Orange County Sheriff's Dept. Comprehensive Insp. Rpt. 23-24 II (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

March 5, 2024 Don Barnes, Sheriff-Coroner Orange County Sheriff’s Department Central Justice Center 700 Civic Center Drive West Suite M-100 Santa Ana, CA 92701 2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, ORANGE COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Barnes: The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Orange County Sheriff's Department is completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on April 18, 2023, and the following facilities were inspected between November 13-15, 2023: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Central Men’s Jail 3480 II Central Women’s Jail 3500 II Intake Release Center 3490 II Theo Lacy 3560 II These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). In addition to inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. The Public Health Inspector found items of noncompliance during their inspection; however, your agency resolved the items prior to the BSCC staff onsite inspection. (See remediation letters from Orange County Sheriff’s Department Commander Nate Wilson). INSPECTION RESULTS BSCC staff identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15/Title 24 Minimum Standards: Don Barnes Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 Agency Wide Title 15 § 1029. Policy and Procedures Manual - The annual review and evaluation of internal and external security measures did not include a component specific to the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. However, the agency conducts reviews after reported incidents. Immediately following the inspection, agency staff added the component of sexual abuse/harassment prevention to their annual security review. Title 15 § 1053 Administrative Separation – Agency classification staff advised they do not conduct ongoing reviews and evaluations for the need to continue placement in administrative separation. Title 15 § 1265 Issue of Personal Care Items – On the day of inspection, the agency did not have panty liners available for the incarcerated. Immediately following the inspection, staff ordered panty liners and they are now available for distribution. Central Men’s Jail Title 24 § 1231.3.11 Table/Seat – Insufficient tables and seats for the rated capacity in Ward C, Ward D, and Dorms 5 & 6. Central Women’s Jail Title 24 § 1231.3.11 Table/Seat – Tanks 13 and 14 have insufficient seating and tables for the rated capacity. Intake Release Center Title 24 § 1231.2.22 Audio Monitoring System – There is no audio monitoring system in the intake holding cells. Theo Lacy Title 15 § 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning – Facility staff could not provide documentation of monthly Fire Prevention Inspections from the last two years. Title 24 § 1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells – Modules I, J, K, and L have cells less than 70 sq. ft. The agency is not housing incarcerated people in these cells. Title 24 § 1231.2.8 Dormitories – On the day of inspection, Barracks F, G, and H were populated over their rated capacity. Title 24 § 1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals – On the day of inspection, Barracks F, G, and H were populated over their rated capacity and with insufficient fixtures per the person to toilet ratio. Title 24 § 1231.2.9 Dayrooms – On the day of inspection, Barracks F, G, and H were populated over their rated capacity. 3480+ Orange County Sheriff’s Department LTR II 23-24 Don Barnes Sheriff-Coroner Page 3 Title 24 § 1231.3.11 Table/seat – Insufficient number of tables and seats to accommodate the maximum population for various dorms. Title 24 § 1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system – The Receiving Area/Booking Loop does not have audio monitoring in holding cells. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklists for detailed information. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring None of the inspected Type II facilities allow juveniles. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Thursday, January 4, 2024; BSCC staff presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for noncompliance items found during the inspection. Your agency provided BSCC staff with a CAP addressing these items on Monday, February 5, 2024; we responded to the CAP under a separate cover letter. * * * 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, Orange County Superior Court* Grand Jury, Orange County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Orange County* County Administrator, Orange County* Nate Wilson, Commander, Orange County Sheriff’s Department *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 3480+ Orange County Sheriff’s Department LTR II 23-24 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3480 FACILITY NAME: Central Men’s Jail FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Nathan Wilson, Deputy Gabriel Rodrigues, Deputy Michael Penney-Guzman, Correctional Health Services Program Manager Kerri Gardner FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations during the (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code 22/23 compliance monitoring cycle. Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 216 Staffing Levels 3002, 4000, 5000, 6001, 7000 Housing A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Operations, Staffing/Responsibilities each local detention facility to ensure the implementation 7201 Community Work Program ☒ ☐ ☐ and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Agency policy outlines staffing needs for each individual facility with fixed post positions and response assignment responsibilities. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 1802 Response Procedures least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local Policy details events and required response detention facility who shall be immediately available and from facility personnel. accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. 3000 Intake Release Center ☒ ☐ ☐ 3002 Housing Operations 3002.1 Staffing/Responsibilities The facilities have mandatory staffing positions in areas including guard stations, housing guard stations, and housing modules. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 1802 Response Procedures would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Policy details events and required response from facility personnel. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there BSCC reviewed a random sampling of facility shall be at least one female employee who shall be deployments and there are female staff each immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ shift. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC reviewed a random sampling of facility personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator documents and determined the agency was shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the able to operate, implement programs, and personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such conduct daily activities for compliance with a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ this regulation. time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Department Policy 902 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement Custody Operations Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that 1716 Safety Checks include, but are not limited to, the following: 1716.2 Conducting Safety Checks 1716.3 Frequency of Safety Checks 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 902 Safety Checks being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held A safety check is a direct visual observation and housed in the facility. performed at both random and scheduled intervals of each inmate located in an area of ☒ ☐ ☐ responsibility. The purpose of conducting safety checks is to ensure there are no inmates displaying any obvious signs of distress requiring assistance, maintain the safety and welfare of each inmate, and ensure the security of our facilities. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Per agency policy, some areas of the facility between safety checks. require thirty-minute checks; for all other areas, each check must begin within sixty minutes of the beginning time of the last check. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of ☒ ☐ ☐ safety check logs from various housing units during the month of September 2023 and determined the agency in compliance with this regulation. Staff documented the date/time of the check, the person conducting the check, and the area. Agency staff conducted safety checks within sixty minutes of the previous check and at random and varied intervals. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 2104.3 Safety Cell cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as 1800.3 Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 902.6 Frequency of The Safety Checks intervals. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety check logs from various housing units and found most checks were conducted in 45- minute intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ On the day of inspection, facility command advised random safety checks occur, but not all of them were logged. Although the agency was not found noncompliant, BSCC staff provided technical assistance and stressed the importance of unpredictable safety checks. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 1716.4 Documentation of Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: Every safety check will be documented in the most appropriate documentation log (e.g., guard station log, module log, area log, or door log). The entry will include the name(s) of the personnel who conducted the safety ☒ ☐ ☐ check and the actual starting and ending times of each check. In areas where there are multiple ways to conduct a proper safety check as detailed in CCOM Section 1716.2 – Conducting Safety Checks, the entry will also include the location from where the check was conducted. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Each sergeant will check the logs in their area reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or of responsibility to verify staff are properly facility manager, including methods of mitigating documenting safety checks. A notation will be patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely made in the log with the sergeant’s name and completion of, safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ time the log was checked. On the day of inspection, BSCC staff reviewed supervisor log reviews of safety checks for compliance with this regulation. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All personnel are trained in fire and life safety. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least Sworn staff trained in fire and life safety staff one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility in various positions 24/7. procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Orange County Custody and Court Operations Manual (CCOM) Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Last updated May 01, 2023 manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all Orange County Sheriff’s Department Policy applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Manual comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Lexipol, last updated April 20, 2023 ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. Policy review and revision is ongoing and occurs more frequently than once per year. Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 200 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ 200.11 Commands and Divisions (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 1701.3 Monthly Formal Inspections administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeants and Watch Commanders are to conduct formal inspections of the facility during their assigned shifts. (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 300 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes 300.4.3 Restrictions on the Use of Carotid ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Restraint Hold holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, 306 Hobble Restraint including the restraint of pregnant persons as 1800 Restraints and Emergency Response referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800.1 Security Restraints (d) Pregnant Inmates (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 3000 Intake Release Center received persons for release. Processing Citation and Release, ☒ ☐ ☐ Misdemeanor Street Arrests, Book and Release 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts 1701.4 Annual Security Inspection and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, contraband control, and key control. The Division Commander shall review both Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, internal and external security measures at review, evaluate, and make a record of security least annually. measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility 1704 Key Control including security measures specific to prevention of 1710 Inspections, Searches, and Contraband sexual abuse and sexual harassment. 1719 Inmates Counts BSCC staff reviewed the 2023 annual security review of the Central Men’s Facility. The ☐ ☒ ☐ memo noted improvements and upgrades to the facility security cameras for the overall safety of incarcerated people and staff. The agency explained their security review did not include measures specific to the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment; however, the agency conducts reviews following reported PREA incidents. BSCC staff discussed technical assistance and best practices. Immediately following the inspection, the agency added the component of sexual abuse and sexual harassment to the annual security review and evaluation. (7) Emergency procedures include: 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 1204.8 Escape Risk hostages; 1802.2 Response Procedures/Riot ☒ ☐ ☐ 2608 Bomb Threat 2612 Hostage Plan (C) mass arrests; 323 Mobile Field Force ☒ ☐ ☐ 323.4 Mass arrest/processing (D) natural disasters; 2604 Earthquake Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 2606 Flood Procedures (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 4014 Emergency Systems and Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Equipment Locations (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 5004-5006 Control of Weapons and Security ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. 2104 Mental Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 11004.3 Suicide Prevention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 1200 Classification and Population ☒ ☐ ☐ Management 1202.2 Specialty Housing 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 2900 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and sexual harassment. The Orange County Sheriff's Department has zero tolerance for all forms of sexual abuse, conduct, and assault. This includes sexual harassment between staff, volunteers, contractors, visitors, and inmates. All ☒ ☐ ☐ allegations of sexual conduct will be investigated. The department will impose appropriate disciplinary sanctions and initiate criminal charges against individuals committing sexual assault/rape. There are PREA postings in housing areas. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch respond to retaliation against any staff or person ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander Duties after reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for 3000 Intake Release Center incarcerated persons. Processing Citation and Release, ☒ ☐ ☐ Misdemeanor Street Arrests, Book, and Release (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Commander Duties limited to, the following: 2900.8 Inmate Reporting (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated harassment verbally or in writing to any staff persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and member. Inmates will have at least one way sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of to report harassment or abuse to a public or ☒ ☐ ☐ responsibilities that may have contributed to such private entity or office that is not part of the incidents, department and are able to receive and immediately forward inmate reports of sexual harassment and sexual abuse to department officials, allowing the detainee to remain anonymous upon request. A designated District Attorney Investigator will be assigned as a third party for independent reporting. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Each Facility will maintain a 24-hour message family, community members, and other interested line for anonymously reporting PREA third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ incidents. Additionally, information is harassment. The method for reporting shall be available on the agency’s website. publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Department Policy 903 Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The Correctional Mental Health Program is prevention program developed by the facility designed to screen, evaluate, and treat administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health inmates with mental health disorders/ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, ☒ ☐ ☐ identifiers and/or inmates with an elevated and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons risk of self-harm, and provide them with who present a suicide risk. additional health resources in order to provide The program shall include the following: necessary on-site mental health treatment during their incarceration. (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 903.2 Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel. (a) Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Training 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 2108 Intake Screening intake and prior to housing assignment. At the time of booking or admission to any jail facility, Correctional Health Services (CHS) will perform a health screening procedure on the inmate. Special attention shall be given to any inmate or new bookings that have been identified as a suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 903.2 Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Intake If an inmate or new booking is believed to be a suicide risk or has an elevated risk for self- harm, deputies will immediately refer the inmate to CHS for evaluation. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Classification staff and CHS staff shall situations, including placement in restrictive housing, coordinate the necessary CHS following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in accommodations, restrictions, and housing classification. requirements for inmates by the use of the Correctional Health Services Inmate Health and Disability Notification Form. ☒ ☐ ☐ Suicide prevention screening will take place for known at-risk inmates during special situations which may include a change in classification to a higher security classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among If an inmate or new booking is believed to be arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, a suicide risk or has an elevated risk for self- ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to harm, deputies will immediately refer the suicide risk. inmate to CHS for evaluation. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Housing assignments for people at risk of suicide that balance safety and environment. The least suicide will be based on safety and restrictive environment should be considered. ☒ ☐ ☐ environment and will follow the standards in CCOM Policy 1200 while collaborating with recommendations of CHS. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Staff will stay vigilant to common risk factors and identifiers of inmates who present an ☒ ☐ ☐ elevated risk for self-harm or suicide when conducting safety checks and during daily inmate interactions. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 2614 Emergency Response to Suicides or procedures. Serious Injury ☒ ☐ ☐ 2614.2 Discovered Suicide/Attempt Suicide/ Serious Injury (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 2618 Department Commander Notifications ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 903.8 Suicide Prevention Review Board attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective The Suicide Prevention Review Board action plan to address deficiencies identified in the (SPRB) will review suicide prevention administrative review. practices, suicides, and attempted suicides to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. The goal is to provide assistance to custody, medical, and mental health staff in their effort to implement proactive measures to prevent high-risk inmates from attempting or committing suicide by analyzing administrative, procedural, and ☒ ☐ ☐ best practices for preventing future incidents, as well as ensure corrective action measures are implemented if warranted. Following its review, the team will identify necessary corrective actions, if any. When necessary corrective actions are identified, a written corrective action plan will be prepared and approved by the team. After approval by the team, the corrective action plan will be submitted to the Assistant Sheriff of Custody Operations Command and the Chief of Correctional Health Services. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 903.7 Mental Health Transfers Any inmate whose condition is beyond the range of services available at a facility may be temporarily transferred to another OC jail facility or an outside mental health facility for ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment. The Sheriff's Department has delegated its authority to Correctional Health Services (CHS) to transfer inmates to a mental health facility. CHS will make that determination under supervision of a fully licensed psychiatrist who is a member of the CHS staff. (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 903.3 Mental Health Referrals from court as determined by the mental health director. As determined by CHS, a mental health screening will take place following a court ☒ ☐ ☐ hearing. During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed medical personnel and these reviews are occurring. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures 2602.1 Fire Prevention Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire prevention will be the responsibility of all having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Custody Operations employees. Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Designated members of the local fire Regulations Section 1029); department will conduct annual fire safety inspections of each facility. (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; Each facility’s Fire/Life Safety Deputy will conduct monthly inspections of all fire safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers and Scott Air Packs). The Fire/Life Safety Deputy will ensure that all equipment is in working order ☒ ☐ ☐ and properly serviced or replaced. These inspections will be documented on monthly inspection records and maintained in the Fire/Life/Safety Deputy’s office. BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire prevention logs dated October 2021 – October 2023 for compliance with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires inspections at least once every two years; Designated members of the local fire department will conduct annual fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections of each facility. The Orange County Fire Authority conducted a Fire & Life Safety Inspection on May 30, 2023, for compliance with this regulation. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 3016 IRC Evacuation Procedure 4013 CMJ Evacuation Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 5014 CWJ Evacuation procedure 7052 Theo Lacy Evacuation Procedure (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ In the event of an evacuation, inmates would be relocated for safe emergency housing at an alternate OCSD facility. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1200 Classification and Population Management Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics accounting system which reflects the Classification and population management monthly average daily population of sentenced and non- fosters an environment that prioritizes the sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. health, safety, and security of all inmates. It is achieved through the creation, utilization, and periodic review of objective classification and housing plans. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1719.1 Inmate Counts 1719.2 Types of Counts An ITRAC count is conducted using an electronic handheld device to scan barcodes on inmates’ identification cards. BSCC staff reviewed the population report on the day of inspection. The facility was under rated capacity. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 1103.4 Jail Profile Survey applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1041 RECORDS 2500 Inmate Records, Intake Booking Process (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for Complete booking information will be the maintenance of individual records for each recorded by Inmate Records personnel on incarcerated person which shall include, but not be every arrestee admitted into custody, in order limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, to comply with all legal mandates. commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible 2502 Security/Confidentiality of Inmate physician and staff response, and non-medical Records information regarding disabilities and other limitations. Inmate records will be considered confidential. 2502.1 Inmate Records Intake booking information is recorded for every person admitted into custody and provides for positive identification of the person being admitted. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2502.6 Inmate Classification Classification records may contain: Classification and reclassification documents, reports of incidents/crimes committed in custody, medical and mental health information. 2508.3 Records Retention Upon release from custody, the file will be retained for three (3) years. Three (3) years after release, the file will be scanned and stored on both the server and microfilm. The “hard copy” will be destroyed. 2508.4 Document Retention BSCC staff viewed incarcerated person custody records while onsite. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Commander Duties facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its Ensure all relevant data is collected, incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded, and submitted for the annual DOJ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting Survey of Sexual Violence and PREA survey. requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 338 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The purpose of a report is to document and procedures for the maintenance of written records sufficient information to refresh the Member's and reporting of all incidents which result in physical memory and to provide sufficient information harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee for follow-up investigation and successful or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other prosecution. person. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1103.1 Management Reports c) Custody Operations Incident Reports Each facility within Custody Operations will be a part of the Jail Management System (JMS) computerized program of information input, storage, update, and retrieval. Such records shall include the names of the persons 7042.3 Floor Duties involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence. The narrative portion of the report should be complete, concise, and contain all elements and pertinent details of the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of facility incident reports dated between July 2022 and March 2023 and determined compliance with this regulation. Incident reports contained the pertinent details, subsequent action of the staff, and the date/time of occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff To provide the best service to the public, it is assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the the policy of this Department to require all facility manager or designee. reports be complete and accurate. Priority ☒ ☐ ☐ reports shall be submitted at the end of each shift, unless the Department Member receives prior approval from the immediate supervisor. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 340 News Media Relations Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility The ultimate authority and responsibility for shall develop written policies and procedures for the the release of information to the media shall dissemination of information to the public, to other remain with the Sheriff, however, in situations government agencies, and to the news media. The not warranting immediate notice to the Sheriff public and incarcerated persons shall have available for and in situations where the Sheriff has given review the following material: prior approval, Commanders, Department Commanders, and designated Public Information Officer(s) may prepare and release information to the media in accordance with this policy and the applicable ☒ ☐ ☐ law. 1104.1 Public Information Requests Requests from federal, state, and local legislative and executive bodies for information about Custody Operations programs and specific cases will be answered as soon as possible. The Division Commander will inform the Assistant Sheriff of the Custody Operations Command of all such inquiries. (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 1104.1 Public Information Requests Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Title 15 California Code of Regulations “Minimum Standards for Local Detention ☒ ☐ ☐ Facilities” will be available for public and inmate review. Incarcerated individuals can obtain Title 15 through a Law Library request. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 1104.1 Public Information Requests people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) 1045, Public Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.6 Correctional Programs (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ 1902 Visiting (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ 1900 Mail (5) 1064, Library Service 2000 Services and Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 2010 Legal Books and Library Services (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time 1604.1 Rights ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604.5 Services – Recreation Programs 2006 Recreation (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 1604.5 Inmate Services, Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings Programs (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 2006 Recreation, Dayrooms (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 3010 Attorney, Bondsman, Official and In- ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Visitation (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600 Orientation and Jail Rules 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604 Inmate Services (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604.4 Inmate Voting Procedure (13) 1072, Religious Observance 1604.5 Inmate Services, Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ and Bible Study (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.5 Inmate Grievance Procedure (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602 Discipline (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 1600.4 OC Jail Rules – Violations by Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602 Discipline (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602.5 Discipline (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 2100 Medical and Health Services 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2114 Inmate Death or Serious Illness/Injury 2114.6 Death Review (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health As required by Title 15 of the California Code administrator, shall develop written policy and of Regulations, Section 1046, the Orange procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of ☒ ☐ ☐ County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team Correctional Health Services and County at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or Counsel will conduct a review of every in- designee, the health administrator, the responsible custody death within 30 days. physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 2114.6 Death Review appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to The purpose of this review is to (1) determine identify issues that require further study. the appropriateness of clinical care; (2) whether changes to the policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; (3) identify issues that require further study; (4) assess and ☒ ☐ ☐ consult with County Counsel about the risk of exposure to liability; (5) identify areas of concern and recommend any necessary remedial actions; and (6) address such other matters as deemed necessary and appropriate by the review team. The review team may seek further review by the County’s Risk Manager, as appropriate. (b) Death of a Minor 2114 Inmate Death or Serious Illness/Injury In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, d) Death of a Minor lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Minors are not held in the jail facilities. ☐ ☐ ☒ the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 1200 Classification and Population Management (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written The primary goal of inmate classification and classification plan designed to properly assign population management is to foster an incarcerated persons to housing units and activities environment that prioritizes the health, safety, according to the categories of gender identity, age, and security of all inmates placed in the criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, custody of the Orange County Sheriff’s physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Department, as well as all staff, contractors, assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or and volunteers. This is achieved through the sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide ☒ ☐ ☐ creation, utilization, and periodic review of for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such objective classification and housing plans, housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the which are hereby set forth within this policy. extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. BSCC reviewed a random sampling of intake classification questionnaires for compliance The written classification plan shall be based on with this regulation. The classification staff objective criteria and include receiving screening take the incarcerated persons’ views of their performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and own safety into consideration when a record of each person's classification level, housing determining appropriate classification levels restrictions, and housing assignments. and housing. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmate classification is defined as the establish and implement a classification system which categorization of inmates by specific factors will include the use of classification officers or a such as criminal history, institutional behavior, classification committee in order to properly assign and safety/security needs, among others. The incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation Classification Plan provides staff with the programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall necessary tools to effectively evaluate and include the use of as much information as is available categorize each inmate against those factors, about and from the incarcerated person and shall ☒ ☐ ☐ in an objective and consistent manner. provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility administrator or designee. Each During the onsite inspection, Classification person may request a review of their classification plan staff were interviewed and explained various no more often than 30 days from their last review. housing options to allow even separated individuals a chance to program with others of Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been the same classification. deleted. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, 2900.7 Screening for Risk of Sexual the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Victimization and Abusiveness and Use of whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Screening Information of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. A The classification screening will consider, at a person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall minimum, the inmate’s physical be given serious consideration. characteristics (build and appearance), age, whether the inmate has a mental, physical, or development disability, previous assignment in specialized housing, alleged offense and criminal history, whether they are perceived to be LGBTI or gender non-conforming, whether ☒ ☐ ☐ they have previously experienced sexual victimization, their own perception of vulnerability, or expressed concerns. A transgender or intersex person’s own view with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. Classification staff take great consideration when housing individuals appropriately. In the event facility staff deem an individual in need for new housing, they may submit a referral form. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2110 Medical Legal Reporting & Records The facility administrator, in cooperation with the For inmates diagnosed with a communicable responsible physician, shall develop written policies and disease and refusing appropriate treatment, procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical quarantine authorized by the treating ☒ ☐ ☐ medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a physician shall be used. medical evaluation is completed. BSCC staff reviewed a blank medical intake questionnaire which screens for communicable diseases. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 3000.2 Receiving Corridor made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, Correctional Health Services (CHS) Staff such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of personnel will complete the Intake Screening tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or and Triage form on all arrestees. The other special medical problem identified by the health arrestee’s responses to the questions will be ☒ ☐ ☐ authority. The response shall be noted on the medical recorded on the form, which has been screening from. approved by the Facility Health Authority. The screening process will include information about current illnesses and health problems, dental problems, venereal diseases, or infectious diseases. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 3002.20 Correctional Health Services Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Unit The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Correctional Health Services (CHS) LPS unit, procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated in compliance with the Lanterman-Petris- people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Short (LPS) Act, provides additional mental ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral crisis may include telehealth. health housing and treatment for male and female inmates with mental health disorders. Behavioral Health deputies will work alongside CHS staff to promote proper evaluation and treatment for inmates housed in the CHS LPS Unit. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 903.3 Mental Health Referrals readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this If an inmate exhibits signs of self-harming section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or behavior, reveals intent to cause self-inflicted others or appear gravely disabled. physical harm, report(s) suicidal or homicidal ☒ ☐ ☐ ideation, or if staff has been notified of a change in an inmate's risk factors, the deputy/staff Member shall refer the inmate to CHS as soon as practical. Inmates should be seen by CHS within 30 minutes of the time of the referral. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall 903.4 Psychiatric Evaluation be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Correctional Health Services (CHS) is a division of the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA). CHS staff members are ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for providing 24-hour on-site mental health care services to inmates. Correctional Health Services (CHS) will provide 24-hour per day coverage, 7 days per week. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the The inmate shall be separated from other safety of the person in crisis or others. inmates and shall be monitored by CHS staff ☒ ☐ ☐ members until it is determined that the inmate no longer presents a risk of engaging in self- harm. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 1202.4 Administrative Housing (AH) Inmates Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: Title 15, Section 1053 describes (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate “administrative segregation” as separate and housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of secure housing that does not involve any privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of other deprivation of privileges than is ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility necessary to obtain the objective of protecting staff. inmates and staff. Custody Operations defines these types of inmates as Administrative Housing (AH). (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 1602.7 Special Management Unit (SMU) an incarcerated person’s health. A Correctional Health Services staff member will check the mental health status of any inmate housed in SMU on a weekly basis to determine whether the disciplinary status is to continue. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, classification staff advised administrative separation housing is not treated differently than other housing units. Additionally, classification staff attempt to program individuals with others of the same classification status if possible. The agency does not utilize disciplinary isolation. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for The agency utilizes four levels of incarcerated people who have: administrative housing, taking into account all (1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or qualifiers listed in this regulation. promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2)Influenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or ☒ ☐ ☐ affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4)A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff administrative separation to obtain the objective of reviewed classification documentation protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ explaining the necessity of administrative staff. separation housing ensuring the protection of the incarcerated people and facility staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and During the onsite inspection, classification evaluation of the need to continue placement in staff advised administrative separation administrative separation. reviews are incident- or housing needs-based ☐ ☒ ☐ and ongoing reviews do not occur; therefore, the agency is noncompliant with this regulation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 903.6 Safety Cell The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A safety cell is a single-occupancy temporary 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who housing unit constructed with padded display behavior which results in the destruction of surfaces and is designed to confine violent ☐ ☐ ☒ property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to inmates to prevent imminent physical harm to self or others. themselves or others, or destruction of property. This facility does not have a safety cell. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 903.6 Safety Cell responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate The Watch Commander may refer an inmate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to CHS to be evaluated for placement in a to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but ☐ ☐ ☒ safety cell. CHS has primary authority to not be limited to: determine whether an inmate will be placed in a safety cell. If there is a difference in opinion between CHS and the Watch Commander, the decision of CHS controls. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for 1602.5 Discipline punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Safety cells (medical restraint) will not be used as a form of punishment. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 19 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Continued retention of an inmate in a safety approval of the facility manager or designee, or cell shall be reviewed by CHS at least every 4 responsible health care staff; continued retention shall hours from the time of initial placement. In the be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒ event CHS staff is unable to conduct a retention review within any given four-hour period, the Watch Commander shall be responsible to conduct that review. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as A medical assessment within 12 hours of possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement or at the next daily sick call, placement in the safety cell. The person shall be whichever is earlier. (CHS policy is to conduct ☐ ☐ ☒ medically cleared for continued retention, referral to a medical assessment within 60 minutes of advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a placement.) minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health A mental health evaluation within 12 hours of care staff shall obtain a mental health placement. opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☐ ☐ ☒ placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Deputies will document their direct visual twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute observation checks of the inmate in the safety lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be cell on an Inmate Personal Safety Monitoring documented. Form. A deputy will conduct a direct visual observation check of each inmate in a safety cell within 15 minutes of the beginning time of ☐ ☐ ☒ the previous direct visual observation check. At least once during each assigned shift, the area sergeant shall review and sign the Inmate Personal Safety Monitoring Form to ensure the checks are being completed in a timely manner. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure 3002.7 Inmate Meals administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒ Inmates in safety cells will be fed the same meal as other inmates, except when a special diet is ordered by a doctor. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to When an inmate is placed in a safety cell, they retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably will be given a safety gown. designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 20 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 3000.5 Booking Loop CHS Observation Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section If an inmate is placed in a CHS Observation 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of cell due to their extreme state of intoxication incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety and is a threat to their own safety or the safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. of others, deputies will coordinate with CHS staff at least every six (6) hours to obtain a health evaluation of the inmate. ☐ ☐ ☒ Separate observation cells are maintained for male and female arrestees who are either temporarily uncooperative or physically incapable of being booked (i.e., intoxicated, under the influence). This facility does not have a Sobering Cell. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☐ ☐ ☒ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over If an inmate is placed in a CHS Observation six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody cell, deputies will coordinate with CHS staff at staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒ least every six (6) hours to obtain a health medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these evaluation of the inmate. regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must The CHS nurses who staff the Triage area will receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. do checks of the observation cells on a one- ☐ ☐ ☒ half (1/2) hour basis. These checks are logged in the Medical Observation area. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in Deputies shall perform a safety check within the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every thirty (30) minutes of the beginning of the half hour. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ previous check for all inmates temporarily housed in CHS Observation cells on the booking loop. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2104.5 Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Developmentally Disabled inmates are responsible physician, shall develop written policies and screened by Correctional Health Services procedures for the identification and evaluation, (CHS) to determine if the inmate can follow appropriate classification and housing, protection, and the rules of the jail, comply with deputy’s nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ directives, and avoid conflicts with other developmental disabilities. inmates. Those who cannot be maintained in regular housing will be transferred by CHS to a more appropriate housing location. Support services are available to the developmentally disabled inmate upon his/her release from custody. The health authority or designee shall contact the These services may be provided by the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), confirmed to have a developmental disability for the or a Regional Center located in the inmate’s ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of county of residence. During the intake such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. process, CHS will screen the inmate and contact the Regional Center. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 21 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 1800 Restraints and Emergency Response 1800.1 Security Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 1800.3 Restraint Chair responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint During the onsite inspection, agency staff devices. Restraint devices include any devices which advised there has not been a chair placement immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated during this inspection cycle. Compliance ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this determined through policy review. section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: 1800.1 Security Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; A) Approved Restraint Devices ☒ ☐ ☐ Handcuffs, handcuff cover restraint system, waist restraint with handcuffs, waist restraint with handcuff cover restraint system, leg restraints, plastic flex cuffs, restraint chair. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment immediate medical/mental health referral; and an automated external defibrillator (AED) ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall be readily available. equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Any inmate in a restraint chair shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ secured separately from all other inmates. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, f) Hydration and Sanitation An inmate in the restraint chair will be offered water (or other fluids as determined appropriate by CHS) a minimum of every two hours, or more frequently if he/she appears to be dehydrated or in need of fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Without compromise to safety and security, an inmate should be released from the restraint chair and allowed to use the restroom as needed. A sergeant or above will be present any time the inmate is released from the chair. (5) exercising of extremities. g) Range of Motion Opportunities The restrained inmate will be given the opportunity to exercise the range of motion of ☒ ☐ ☐ his/her arms and legs for at least five minutes every hour to meet the standard of providing at least ten minutes every two hours. (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: (1) In no case shall restraints be used for b) Use of Restraints punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints will not be used as a punishment or a substitute for treatment. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 22 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 1800.3 Restraint Chair incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an The restraint chair is designed to provide intent to cause physical harm to self or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ containment of a violent, combative, aggressive, destructive, or self-destructive inmate in a humane, dignified, and non- humiliating manner. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less The restraint chair may only be used when it restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- appears less restrictive alternatives would be escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐ ineffective in preventing the inmate from deemed ineffective. injuring themselves, injuring others, or damaging property. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in The Watch Commander, in collaboration with restraints only with the approval of the facility Correctional Health Services (CHS) medical manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel, will evaluate the placement of an responsible health care staff; continued retention inmate in the restraint chair. shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CHS will assess the inmate’s medical and shall be secured within one hour from the time of mental condition prior to placement in the placement. restraint chair. If CHS is unable to assess the inmate prior to placement in the restraint chair, CHS will assess the inmate’s medical ☒ ☐ ☐ and mental condition within one hour of placement in the restraint chair. The facility watch commander and CHS staff will review the inmate for continued restraint or removal a minimum of every hour. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within If CHS is unable to assess the inmate prior to four hours of placement. placement in the restraint chair, CHS will ☒ ☐ ☐ assess the inmate’s medical and mental condition within one hour of placement in the restraint chair. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Staff will check the condition of each inmate conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure in a restraint chair by direct visual observation that the restraints are properly employed, and to within fifteen minutes of the beginning time of ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated the previous check. Staff will check the person person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ for any signs of distress and will ensure the While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons restraints remain properly applied to protect shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area the person’s safety and well-being. which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in No inmate will remain in the restraint chair for consultation with responsible health care staff more than four hours. 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 Agency supervision advised this regulation is the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ currently being added to agency policy and is maximum time limits for placement. under review. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 23 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) All events and information related to the A video camera will be used to record the placement in restraints shall be documented and inmate being placed and secured in the shall be video recorded unless exigent restraint chair. All additional interactions circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The requiring entry into the cell will also be documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded, including CHS assessments and placement; person authorizing placement; names of evaluations. staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 15003.10 Video Documentation Restraint Chair use 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 1800.1 Security Restraints d) Pregnant Inmates The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or An inmate known to be pregnant, or in in recovery after delivery or termination of the recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg by the use of leg restraints, waist restraints, or or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during A pregnant inmate in labor or presumed to be delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination in labor shall be taken to a hospital for the of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the purpose of giving childbirth and shall be wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for transported in the least restrictive way the safety and security of the incarcerated person, possible. A pregnant inmate shall not be the staff, or the public. shackled to anyone else during transport. ☒ ☐ ☐ An inmate in labor, during delivery, in recovery after delivery, or during recovery after termination of pregnancy shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Staff shall remove the restraints from a who is currently responsible for the medical care of pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical labor, delivery, or while the inmate is in emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery recovery after delivery, when a medical ☒ ☐ ☐ or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently responsible for removal of restraints is medically necessary. the inmate’s medical care determines that the removal of the restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 1604.6 Pregnant Inmate Rights pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Upon confirmation of a pregnancy, CHS shall pregnant people. provide the inmate with an acknowledgment ☒ ☐ ☐ form (Pregnant Inmate Information form), advising them of the rights afforded to them. The signed form shall be placed in the inmate’s health record. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 24 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 1500 Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized In the event an incarcerated person refuses to law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel be processed as required by law, the deputy including peace officers, may employ reasonable force will complete and serve the “Inmate Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or Proposition 69 Compliance” form which palm print impressions from individuals who are required advises of his/her legal obligation to provide to provide such samples, specimens or impressions the required specimen. pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of This agency will not use force for DNA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that samples. an objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded The sergeant should attempt to convince the by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to incarcerated person to voluntarily provide the secure voluntary compliance shall be documented sample. ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written If a judge submits an order of the court authorization of the facility watch commander or directing the Sheriff’s Department to use force designee on duty. The authorization shall include to obtain the sample, the Watch Commander ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was will notify County Counsel immediately and no asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or force will be used. impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell If a judge submits an order of the court extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including directed to the incarcerated person and they audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. refuse, staff will notify a supervisor and video The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ record the refusal. length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 2012 Education 2900.6 Inmate Education - PREA The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an education program for incarcerated persons. When such services are not made available by the 2012 Education appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator shall develop and implement an education program with Education programs are offered in available resources. conjunction with local education agencies (LEA) and are designed to help the incarcerated take advantage of their available time. These programs may include an academically oriented course geared toward ☒ ☐ ☐ the attainment of the California State General Education Development (GED) certificate, as well as continuing education classes such as English as a Second Language (ESL), Job Development Skills, Substance Abuse and Positive Parenting. Basic Literacy Tutoring and Vocational Computer Business skills are also offered. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 25 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or During the onsite inspection, agency vocational, or both, education of housed people. programs staff advised the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people have access to educational programs in person and self-guided on the tablet. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be When security permits, any sentenced or pre- established. Modified academic or vocational trial inmate will have the opportunity to enroll opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ in any available education program. practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules Participation will be voluntary. and regulations. 1062 VISITING 1902 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Jail Operations Administration encourages written policies and procedures, which include the inmates to maintain ties with their family and following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ friends through regular visits. Visiting is scheduled to allow such access on a regular basis, limited only by staff availability, capacity of the designated visitation areas, and the safe operation of the jail facilities. (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: Only one visit is permitted per day, visits last (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility a minimum of 30 minutes. ☒ ☐ ☐ schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting Visit schedule is available on the agency’s hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made website: https://ocsheriff.gov/commands- available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ ☐ ☐ divisions/custody-operations- command/central-mens-womens- jails/visiting-hours-information (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate The Watch Commander or designee may operational or safety and security concern exists. All deny an approved visitor access to a facility, cancelled visits must be documented. The facility or may terminate or restrict a visit in progress ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled for violations of law, facility policy (such as visits and document such review. stated in C.C.R. Title 15), or for any reason related to a legitimate penological interest. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this A maximum of two adults and two minors are section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ permitted at one time. children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visits will be available 7 days per week visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the between the hours of 0700-1700. ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 26 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: In-person barrier, video. Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; Visitation hours; On-site personal visiting will be conducted Friday through Monday. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, In-person visit times are 0800-1700. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Discipline, misconduct, etc. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1900 Communications, Mail, and Visiting - Inmate Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: Inmates will be permitted to send and receive (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an unlimited correspondence in order to maintain incarcerated person may send or receive; communication with their families, friends, business associates, and government ☒ ☐ ☐ authorities, except when there is reasonable cause to justify limitations for reasons of public safety or facility order, security, or to stop a state or federal crime. There are no limits placed on the number of letters an inmate may send or receive. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be All incoming mail will be screened by read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ mailroom Correctional Services Assistants manager or designee approves; (CSA). (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s All incoming mail from state and federal correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any courts, state and federal elected officials, member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and attorneys, legitimate legal service the State Board of State and Community Corrections; organizations that consist of an established however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail group of attorneys involved in the only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money representation of offenders in judicial orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; proceedings (including the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Association ☒ ☐ ☐ of Criminal Defense lawyers), the Board of State and Community Corrections, and the Division Commander or the Captain shall be considered "legal mail," and shall only be opened and inspected in the presence of the inmate by a deputy in the inmate’s housing area. This mail shall not be read or copied but may be inspected in the presence of the addressee for contraband. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 27 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 1900.5 Free Postage shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Those without funds shall be permitted at correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ least four postage-free letters each week, and without limitation on the number of postage paid postage-free letters for legal correspondence envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to as needed. the courts. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 2010 Legal Books and Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies Any inmate housed in any facility may request and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and legal books. All requests will be promptly IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be acted upon. determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources 2010.2 Library Services via paper documents or through electronic media and include current information on community services and A floating library of paperback books is resources, and religious, educational, legal reference ☒ ☐ ☐ circulated by the Correctional Programs staff material and recreational reading material. In Type IV throughout the facility housing units for use by facilities such a program can be either in-house or the inmates. Books are purchased by use of provided through access to the community. the Inmate Welfare Fund and from private donations. During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff confirmed a library and books were available for housing units. Incarcerated individuals can request books via the tablet. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 2006 Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmates will have access to a variety of develop written policies and procedures for a minimum recreational opportunities and equipment, of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of both indoor and outdoor, in order to maintain seven days to include: the physical, social, and emotional health of the individual. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of dayroom and recreation yard logs from various housing units and determined the agency in compliance with this regulation. The incarcerated people were offered an hour and a half twice a week in the recreation yard, unless they refused, and at least an hour (or more) in the dayroom daily. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and Inmates will be afforded an opportunity for three hours of outdoor recreation per week. During the onsite inspection, incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ individuals stated they went outside once a week. The facility records indicated the incarcerated persons were offered outdoor recreation twice, sometimes three times, a week for an hour and a half. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 28 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. Inmates will be afforded the opportunity to use the dayroom for a minimum of three hours per day. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, incarcerated people stated they were allowed use of the dayroom for several hours each day. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 2010.2 Library Services AND WRITINGS Inmates may subscribe to books, (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall newspapers, or periodicals accepted for develop written policies and procedures which will permit distribution by the United States Postal incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any Services. On a weekly basis, a member of the book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for Correctional Programs staff will visit each distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit and sector to exchange books. facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on ☒ ☐ ☐ any legitimate penological interest; (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Obscene publications or writings, and mail mail containing information concerning where, how, containing information concerning where, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any how, or from whom such material may be matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, obtained; anything that may incite murder, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any assault, violence; and any material ☒ ☐ ☐ matter of a character tending to incite crimes against concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling lottery, shall be excluded. or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All incoming mail will be screened for ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and unacceptable materials. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, No inmate may possess more than a periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may combination of five (5) books and/or five (5) have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one ☒ ☐ ☐ magazines at one time. Excess items must be time. discarded or mailed out of the facility at the inmate's expense. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 29 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1904 Telephone Calls The facility administrator shall develop written policies Telephones are available for use during and procedures which allow access to a telephone or dayroom hours. communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 1904.4 Special Use Telephones Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be Each facility will maintain video interpreting provided access to the appropriate telecommunication services for hearing-impaired inmates’ use. device which will facilitate communication. Such devices Requests to use video interpreting services may include but are not limited to videophones, will be honored at the convenience of jail staff, teletypewriters, or third-party communications but as soon as reasonably possible. assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so 8000 Inmates with Disabilities ☒ ☐ ☐ is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. Auxiliary Aids and Services: assistive communication devices for the deaf, hard of hearing, and visually impaired (e.g., VRI/VRS, TDD/TTY, closed caption video as necessary and appropriate, Braille, audio technology, large print); a qualified interpreter (or, in some circumstances, an interpreter who demonstrates proficiency adequate to the task); providing a reader or note taker; use of an elevator by mobility-impaired inmates to enable access to programs; and modification or acquisition of adaptive equipment and devices. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 3010 Attorney, Bondsman, Official and In- Custody Visitation The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 1900 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. IRC inmates may receive attorneys, licensed bondsman, and other official visitors in the individual module visiting areas, or, if so ☒ ☐ ☐ requested, a contact visit may be conducted in the Attorney/Bonds area of the CMJ or CWJ. 1069 ORIENTATION 1600 Orientation and Jail Rules (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator To maintain inmate discipline within Jail shall develop written policies and procedures for the Operations, a set of rules and regulations has implementation of a program for people newly admitted been established that specifies violations and to the facility designed to orient them at the time of sanctions. Inmate rights will be recognized, placement in a living area. ☒ ☐ ☐ and responsible inmate behavior will be required at all times. An efficient operating facility, safe working conditions for jail staff, and the security of the inmate population are the primary objectives for the enforcement of jail rules. New inmates will be informed of jail rules at the time of admission. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 30 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Both written and verbal information shall be provided and Jail rules, programs, and services are posted may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ throughout each facility in the dayrooms, outdoor recreation, and other areas. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation Inmates are required to read, understand, and information to each person, including those with comply with inmate orientation provisions and disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English ☒ ☐ ☐ jail rules. If there are any questions, inmates proficiency (LEP). should ask a member of the jail staff for clarification. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 2900 PREA/LGBTQI Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 1600.6 Orange County Correctional Programs The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which Inmates may send an inmate message slip to facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private Correctional Programs for information on ☒ ☐ ☐ agencies for individual or family social service programs programs. for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 31 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The range and source of such services shall be at the Academic Programs and classes discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Development Programs and Classes (a) risk and needs assessments; Vocational Education Programs (b) best practices in: Religious and Inspirational programs (1) individual, group or family counseling; Law library (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; Great Escape Program (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; Criminon Program (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; BSCC staff reviewed a programs schedule for (6) discharge and reentry planning; April 2023 which showed an extensive list of (c) referral to community resources and programs; programs in various disciplines offered at the (d) reentry planning and service development; Men’s Central Jail for compliance with this (e) legal assistance; regulation. (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 1604.4 Inmate Voting Procedure The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Inmates who would like to participate in local, incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ state, and Federal elections should contact written policies and procedures whereby the county the Registrar of Voters for information and registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, materials. state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1600.6 Correctional Programs e) Religious & Inspirational Programs The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide The county offers religious services in several opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in denominations. These services are offered in religious services, practices, and counseling on a English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Individual ☒ ☐ ☐ voluntary basis. pastoral counseling is also available upon request. BSCC staff reviewed a religious services schedule offered for the Men’s Central Jail for compliance with this regulation. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1600.5 Inmate Grievance Procedure (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and The grievance procedure is a formal process Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall for an inmate to address a specific issue or develop written policies and procedures whereby all condition of confinement that personally and incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to directly affects him/her. It provides a positive submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions outlet for the expression of concerns and of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; facilitates their fair and appropriate resolution. classification actions; disciplinary actions; program It also reduces the likelihood that inmates will participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; resort to misconduct as a means of handling and food, clothing, and bedding. ☒ ☐ ☐ their real or perceived problems. In these Such policies and procedures shall include: ways, the grievance procedure improves custody operations. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of grievances dated between August 2022 to March 2023 and determined compliance with this regulation. Grievances were resolved at the lowest level if possible and addressed in a timely manner. Appeals were addressed and answered by appropriate supervisory staff. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 32 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) a grievance form; Grievance forms are available in all housing ☒ ☐ ☐ locations. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a 1. Inmates may utilize the grievance grievance, including relevant deadlines; procedure regardless of disciplinary status, housing location, or classification. 2. Grievance forms are available in all housing locations. 3. Any staff member who receives a verbal or ☒ ☐ ☐ written request for a grievance form shall, as soon as practical, provide one to the requesting inmate. All properly completed grievance forms shall be submitted within 14 calendar days of the alleged incident. (3) a process for submission and handling of Inmates may submit grievances anonymously ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; via a grievances box. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Grievance Resolution appropriate staff level; All grievances will be resolved at the lowest ☒ ☐ ☐ possible level. If the assigned staff member is unable to resolve the issue, the form will be forwarded to the next highest level in the chain of command. (5) appeal to the next level of review; Grievance Appeals In the event an inmate is dissatisfied with the outcome of the actions taken at the initial level, the grievance may be appealed to the ☒ ☐ ☐ next highest level. All appeals must be submitted in accordance with all procedures established for submitting an initial grievance. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Grievance Resolution level of review which acts on the grievance; Grievances that are denied or cannot be ☒ ☐ ☐ resolved will have written reasons for the denial from each level of review which acted upon the grievance. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response The receiving staff member will legibly print within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed his/her name and PID number and enter the a period of 15 calendar days; date/time of submission on the “Received By” line of the grievance form. The staff member will provide the inmate a completed copy and place the original completed and signed form in the area’s grievance box for supervisor review, database upload, and distribution. ☒ ☐ ☐ The sergeant will assign a JI number to each grievance, prior to entering it into the Grievance Database. Once a JI number has been assigned, a copy of the original grievance containing a response will be provided to the inmate. The original copy will be retained by the facility. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 33 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction An inmate may not file a grievance on any within the facility; issue which the Department has no control ☒ ☐ ☐ over, such as: Federal, State, or Local Laws, Judicial Proceedings or Decisions of the Courts, Probation or Parole Actions. (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, (see above) appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct The original grievance with the written regular review of grievances, responses, and response will be forwarded to the facility appeals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Sergeant for review, for distribution, and to be filed in administration at the originating facility. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Grievance Procedure Abuse The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the submission of an excessive number of Abuse of the grievance procedure is defined grievances. as the misuse of the process through ☒ ☐ excessive frivolous complaints or continued complaints of previously resolved issues. The Division Commander or his/her designee has final determination of what is considered grievance procedure abuse. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 1600 Orange County Jail Rules 1602 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility 1602.2 Minor Violations administrator shall establish written rules and 1602.3 Major Violations disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated 1602.5 Discipline persons. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy ☒ ☐ ☐ rule violation reports dated between should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, December 2022 – March 2023 and found they Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. contained pertinent information regarding the violation, hearing details, and final disposition. Disciplinary sanctions were justly correlated to the violation and appeals to discipline were answered appropriately. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Inmates are provided with an orientation upon and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing housing which includes inmate rules and units and the booking area or issued to each person discipline. Inmates are required to read, upon booking. ☒ ☐ ☐ understand, and comply with inmate orientation provisions and jail rules. Inmate rules are posted in all housing areas. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Inmate rules are written and posted in multiple to read English, and for persons with disabilities, languages. provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 34 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 1600 Jail Rules PERSONS 1602 Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Inmate misconduct will be documented in the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff’s Data System and sanctions will be The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following imposed in proportion to the severity of the elements: rule violated. Inmates may utilize the formal appeal process to appeal any disciplinary action against them. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Minor Violations conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as Minor violations may be handled on an access to television, telephones, commissary, or informal or formal basis at the discretion of the lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written deputy. Deputies are encouraged to resolve documentation and supervisory approval. minor incidents on an informal basis. Deputies may: counsel the offender; assign up to four (4) hours extra duty with the approval of a sergeant or Watch Commander; deny the inmate certain privileges, such as ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone or TV for up to five (5) days for each violation (Under no circumstance should a loss of telephone privileges be used to prevent an inmate from making legal calls to his/her attorney); Deny the inmate commissary for up to five (5) consecutive calendar days (not five commissary days). Deputies may not deny the inmate dayroom, visiting, and/or outdoor recreation as a result of a minor jail rule violation. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules Major violations of jail rules will result in a or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive disciplinary hearing. minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in ☒ ☐ ☐ writing by the staff member observing the act and Punishment for major violations of jail rules submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences may consist of one or any combination of the of such violations may include, but are not limited to: following: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. Referred to as the Special Management Unit ☒ ☐ ☐ (SMU) 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary The hearing will be conducted by a supervisor authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to who was not involved or a witness to the impose such consequences. ☒ ☐ ☐ incident. The Deputy(s) and inmate(s) will be interviewed along with any witnesses they wish to call. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 35 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such charges pending against an incarcerated person The inmate will be handed the original copy of shall be acted on with the following provisions and within the Notice of Disciplinary Violation. Deputies specified timeframes: shall note on the notice whether the inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice waived the twenty-four (24) hour delay. of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Disciplinary hearings will take place no sooner hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours than twenty-four (24) hours and no later than after the report has been submitted to the seventy-two (72) hours after the inmate is disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has served their Notice of Disciplinary Violation/ ☒ ☐ ☐ been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing Hearing, unless their twenty-four (24) hours may be postponed or continued for a reasonable are waived by the inmate. time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to The inmate(s) involved in the violation, along appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and with any witnesses, will be temporarily present witnesses and documentary evidence. The segregated until they have been interviewed. incarcerated person shall have access to staff or The hearing will be conducted by a supervisor assistance when they have limited literacy, or the who was not involved or a witness to the issues are complex. ☒ ☐ ☐ incident. The Deputy(s) and inmate(s) will be interviewed along with any witnesses they wish to call. Interpreters will be provided as needed. The inmate shall have access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is illiterate or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary Final disposition of punishment will be made charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and by the Disciplinary Officer and reviewed by ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility the Division Commander. manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a Inmates shall be advised of the action taken written statement by the fact-finders about the by the Disciplinary Officer by means of an evidence relied on and the reasons for the "Inmate's Advisement of Punishment Report" disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept ☒ ☐ ☐ which is prepared by the Disciplinary Officer. pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. Distribution of the form is as follows: One (1) copy to Inmate Records, Two (2) copies to Classification, One (1) copy to the inmate 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Minor Violation Appeal Procedure: Any supervisor on all disciplinary action. inmate wishing to appeal a minor violation must submit a written request within forty- eight (48) hours of notice of the violation to the appropriate Sergeant. The Sergeant will review the appeal and advise the inmate in ☒ ☐ ☐ writing of his/her decision. b) Major Violation Appeal Procedure: Appeals of punishment may be made in writing in the form of a grievance, an Inmate Message Slip, or a letter to the facility and must be submitted within fourteen (14) days after receiving notice of the discipline imposed. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 36 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility Due to the nature of the violation, an inmate administrator from administratively separating any may be moved to an SMU cell pending his/her incarcerated person from the general population or hearing. Placement of an inmate in SMU program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical pending a disciplinary hearing will not include health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of the loss of any regular privileges such as ☒ ☐ ☐ the person, staff, program, or community is endangered, commissary, public visiting, dayroom, or pending disciplinary action or a review as required by outdoor recreation (Full-Privileges). If an Section 1053 of these regulations. inmate is moved to another housing location, the Classification/Housing Review Form (J- 203) will be completed. (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 1602.5 Discipline Minor The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer Major shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Violations of Law infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of Minor Violations – Counseling, extra duty, discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the denial of privileges such as telephone or following: television, denial of commissary. (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. Major Violations – loss of privileges, loss of (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. good time/work time, removal from work (d) Removal from work details. status, confinement to Special Management (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Unit Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 1602.7 Special Management Unit The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The Disciplinary Sergeant will conduct a prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary review to determine if SMU is still necessary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group for the offender. punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological 1. This review will occur every 7 days that the degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate is housed in SMU. 2. The Sergeant will interview the inmate, Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: consult with Mental Health staff, and complete (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option the Special Management Unit Review form of last resort and as a response to the most serious and and forward the form to the Watch threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and Commander. The Watch Commander will with the least restrictive conditions possible. review and sign the form on the same day. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for The Disciplinary Sergeant will conduct a 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the review to determine if SMU is still necessary facility manager before the disciplinary separation for the offender. This review will occur every 7 status is continued. This review shall include a days that the inmate is housed in SMU. consultation with health care staff. Such reviews ☒ ☐ ☐ shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter After an inmate has completed thirty (30) until the disciplinary status has ended. This review consecutive days in SMU, there shall be a shall be documented. review by the Division Commander before the SMU status is continued. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 37 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have SMU cells may also be used as alternative the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title housing (i.e. medical quarantine, facility 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be safety and security, and other appropriate issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles circumstances) after receiving approval from 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be the Watch Commander. deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or If CHS staff believe that the inmate is unable medical staff determine that an individual has to control his/her behavior or is unable to serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, understand the consequences of his/her they shall be removed from disciplinary separation ☒ ☐ ☐ behavior due to a disability or mental health immediately upon this determination. condition, the inmate will not be housed in the SMU and this will be documented in the disposition of punishment. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated Discipline by Inmates person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the 1. No inmate may inflict punishment upon right of punishment over any other incarcerated person another inmate. or group of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. "Kangaroo Court" (mock courts set up by inmates) and/or "sanitation committees" Note: PC § 4019.5. (inmates set up to enforce sanitation rules) are illegal in any California jail. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Safety cells (medical restraint) will not be Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ used as a form of punishment. disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the 1602.8 Personal Hygiene Articles in SMU implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these All inmates shall be issued a welfare pack regulations. upon placement into SMU. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Under no circumstances will an inmate be ☒ ☐ ☐ denied food as a means of punishment. (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Correspondence privileges shall not be except in cases where the incarcerated person has withheld except in cases where the inmate violated correspondence regulations, in which case has violated correspondence regulations, in correspondence may be suspended for no longer than ☒ ☐ ☐ which case correspondence may be 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility suspended for no longer than seventy-two manager. (72) hours without the review and approval of the Division Commander. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel Telephone use will be made available on be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ request to contact an attorney, the courts, or for personal emergencies. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS One copy of the completed Special Management Unit Review form will be Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept provided to the inmate and one copy will be ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This stored in the inmate’s records jacket. All requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule records are stored in the agency’s JMS violation reports and report of the disposition of each. system. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 38 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 2108.1 Screening Process DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING A Correctional Health Services (CHS) staff (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the member will make inquiries into the arrestees: facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Current illness and health problems, including develop a written plan to address the identification, dental problems; communicable diseases; treatment, control and follow-up management of medications taken and special health tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The requirements; use of alcohol and other drugs; ☒ ☐ ☐ plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, past and present treatment or hospitalization identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical for mental illness or suicide. evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials BSCC staff conducted onsite interviews for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall during the physical inspection and reviewed reflect the current local incidence of communicable the intake screening form. diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority 2110.3 Communicable Diseases Reporting shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be 2110.3 Communicable Diseases Reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical 2110 Medical Legal Reporting and Records ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; 2110.1 Informed Consent (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated The informed consent of the inmate shall be persons and custody staff; required for all examinations, treatments, and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures governed by informed consent standards in the community. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the 2110.2 Communicable Disease Exposure presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of exposure to others; All employees and volunteers exposed to a person diagnosed with a communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ disease shall be evaluated, counseled, and offered appropriate prophylactic treatment by HCA/Employee Health Services or another treatment facility. (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; 2110.4 Medical Records At no time will any inmate or other unauthorized persons be allowed access to inmate medical records. The files will be kept ☒ ☐ ☐ separated from the inmate's confinement record, including after the time they are released. All access to inmate medical files will be controlled and regulated by the Custodian of Records. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 39 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, For inmates diagnosed with a communicable medical needs, and safety of the affected disease and refusing appropriate treatment, incarcerated persons; medical quarantine authorized by the treating physician shall be used. Treatment, other ☒ ☐ ☐ than in an emergency situation, shall not be forced by any CHS staff member. For such cases, a court order for treatment may be sought by the Medical Director after consultation with the Sheriff. (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person The informed consent of the inmate shall be that address the limits of confidentiality; and, required for all examinations, treatments, and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures governed by informed consent standards in the community. (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Employee who believes they have been possible exposure of custody staff to a exposed to communicable disease will report ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. possible exposure to their Supervisor immediately. 1211 SICK CALL 2106 Sick Call/Hospital Referrals The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Inmates with non-emergency health care authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, complaints will be seen by the appropriate which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ health care professional during scheduled or provision made that any incarcerated person sick call hours. requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. Sick call is conducted daily between 0700 – 2000 hours. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 2306 Meal Service 2306.2 Meals In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall Inmates will be provided with three meals per be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one day, served at regular times during each of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food twenty-four (24) hour period. At least one must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 meal will include hot food. Meals will be hours pass between evening and morning meals. served approximately at 0430, 1100, and Additionally, supplemental food must be served to 1600 hours. people on medical diets in less than the time period ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible Feeding times may vary day to day, but physician. generally, breakfast is sent out at 0330 hours, lunch at 1130 hours, and dinner at 1530 hours. On the day of inspection, kitchen staff stated they could accommodate a range of diets for food allergies, medical needs, etc. Meal service times were in conjunction with department policy. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the 1604.1 Inmate Rights actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ A minimum of fifteen (15) minutes shall be prescribed additional time. allowed for the actual consumption of each meal. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Late courts will be fed upon their return to the may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall facility with a sack lunch unless the serving be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ line is still open. medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 40 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles, and Linen Supplies The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but All inmates will be provided clothing that Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities meets sanitation and safety requirements and shall include, but not be limited to: is properly fitted, climatically suitable, and appropriate to meet the needs of the situation. (a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.2 Orange County Rules Clothing issue: two pairs of underwear, t-shirt, socks, jumpsuit/pants/shirt, shoes, bra, and sweatshirt. On the day of inspection, the clothing looked clean and free of tears. (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may All new inmates who will be remaining in be substituted for the institutional undergarments and custody will be required to shower and footwear specified in this regulation. This option exchange their personal clothing for jail-issue ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary clothing. responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Inmates whose gender identity at time of free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ classification differs from their gender Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more assigned at birth shall be permitted to wear compatible with their gender identity and gender clothing items of the gender with which they expression. identify, as clothing room supply permits. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 41 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 2404.3 Pest control CLOTHING The Jail Operations Vermin and Pest Control There shall be written policies and procedures Program will be monitored by the Division developed by the facility administrator to control Commander’s designee. Regular contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated preventative programs will be conducted to people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be control pests. Only licensed services will be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so utilized under a contract administered by the as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. County Procurement Division. b) Employees are required to report, in memorandum form, any observation of insects, rodents, or vermin anywhere in the facilities. The Operations Sergeant will take necessary corrective action ☒ ☐ ☐ (i.e., a service call to the contracted service provider). 2404.4 Special Handling of Pediculosis (crab) Cases The infested inmate will gather all clothing and bedding and bring it to the Guard Station Vestibule area. The housing Deputy will give the inmate a hot water-soluble bag and a large white plastic bag. The inmate will place all clothing and bedding into the hot water- soluble bag. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles and Linen Supplies There shall be written policies and procedures 2408.1 New Inmates developed by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall Inmates who do not have any funds will be be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and provided with basic hygiene articles including tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, and a razor. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Two times per week, inmates can purchase a ☒ ☐ ☐ supply themself with the following personal care items, variety of commissary items (e.g., deodorant, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shampoo, etc.). shall be issued: On the day of inspection, the agency did not have panty liners to provide as requested; therefore, they were noncompliant with this regulation. Immediately following the inspection, agency staff ordered panty liners. (a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 2408.1 New Inmates hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall ☒ ☐ ☐ not be required to share any personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 42 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. 2408.2 Hygiene Equipment Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Inmate Barber Shop Hair Care Services shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Electric clippers: Deputies will direct inmate between individual uses by the method prescribed by the barbers to disinfect all electric clippers in the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections barbershop between each individual use by: 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of (1) removing all foreign matter; and (2) Regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ disinfecting with a 100% solution of Barbicide or any EPA-registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal properties used according to manufacturer’s instructions. The disinfectant solution used shall remain covered at all times and be changed at least once per week or whenever visibly cloudy or dirty. 1266 SHOWERING 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules 2007 Shower Call There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers are available during dayroom hours. showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Inmates are expected to shower at least every prohibited from showering at least every other day other day. following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2408.2 Hygiene Equipment Inmate Barber Shop Hair Care Services (a) Hair care services shall be available. When requested, any inmate can obtain hair ☒ ☐ ☐ care services once per month. Haircuts are on an “as requested” basis. The deputies are responsible for managing the cleaning solution. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 1602.8 Personal Hygiene Articles in Special identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Management Unit allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at least once a month. The facility administrator may ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates will not be permitted to keep a suspend this requirement in relation to people who are shaving razor in their cell, however, they will considered to be a danger to themselves or others. be permitted to shave daily unless otherwise ordered by the facility administrator. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a Deputies will ensure all hair care equipment is method approved by the State Board of Barbering and properly disinfected, returned, and stored in a Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ clean, covered container marked “disinfected” Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of within the inmate barber shop. Regulations. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 43 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles and Linen Supplies The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who All inmates will be supplied with bedding and is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be linens sufficient to provide comfortable, ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to: sanitary, and safe conditions during their (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the period of confinement. requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; During the onsite inspection, bedding and linen appeared clean and free of holes. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 44 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 2400 Sanitation and Maintenance Facility MAINTENANCE Housekeeping The facility administrator shall develop written policies A regular schedule of housekeeping will be and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable performed to maintain an acceptable level of level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the cleanliness throughout the facility. facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and 2400.2 Inmate Housekeeping correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Inmate workers, at the direction of the CSA, will conduct sanitation activities in security housing and operations areas. 2406 Facility Maintenance and Repairs Facility repair requests will be expedited and completed in a timely manner. This will ensure that the good order of the facility is maintained. Responsibility for all ☒ ☐ ☐ maintenance in Jail Operations rests with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner/Facility Operations (OCSC/FO) staff. 2406.2 Building Maintenance Requests All employees shall report any building maintenance or repair problems as soon as possible, preferably within one day of noticing the problem. OCSC/FO provides building maintenance services. BSCC reviewed maintenance requests and conducted interviews on the day of inspection. Staff said issues were addressed quickly. The jail is cleaned by a crew of incarcerated workers with a CSA escort. Administrative areas are cleaned by a contracted service. The jail was clean on the day of inspection. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, This jail does not have designated medical Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized care housing. ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 45 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility. If yes, the following sections, including those ☐ ☐ ☒ summarized in Title 15, Article 8, apply (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1. 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in ☐ ☐ ☒ which they have contact with adult prisoners. Note: Reference WIC § 208. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. ☐ ☐ ☒ In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 46 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 47 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 48 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 49 of 49 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 3480 FACILITY: Central Men’s Jail TYPE: II RC: 1,297 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds General Note: 1st floor holding cells were not included – used for video arraignment. FIRST FLOOR A-F Holding 1963 5 - (12) (60) 14.0' x 9.0' 1 1 1 1 - Notes: Considered a Pre-1978 court holding area and was excluded from the inspection. Used as court staging area for brief periods of time; department limits capacity to 25 prisoners per cell. SECOND FLOOR Module O – Dual Use living – Built in 1963, using the 1980 standard. Irregular 145 sq. 1-2, 15-16 Multiple 1980 4 3 4 16 1 1 1 ft. Multiple 1980 13.5’ x 11.1’ 3-4, 13-14 4 3 4 16 1 1 1 150 sq. ft. Multiple 1980 10.5’ x 10.7 5-12 8 2 3 24 1 1 1 112 sq. ft. 1980 12’ x 14.3’ 17-18 Multiple 2 3 5 10 1 1 1 171.6 sq. ft. Notes: Dayroom is 16’ x 15’ 1 table/5 seats, 9’02” bench = seating for 6 ppl. Two showers. Ward C Dorm 1963 1 20 (16) (16) Irregular 1,446 sq 2 - 2 - 2 ft 46’.5” x 31’.1” x 8’ Notes: Dayroom is 11’6” x 29’9” 1 table/4 seats, three 5’ benches = seating for 10 ppl, 8’ ceiling, capacity limited by toilets. Ward D Dorm 1963 1 36 16 16 Irregular 1,478 2 - 3 - 2 46’.5” x 31’.8” x 9’ Notes: Dayroom is 11’6” x 29’9”1 table/4 seats, three 5’ benches = seating for 10 ppl, 8’ ceiling, capacity limited by toilets. Storage Safety 1963 - - - - - - - - - - Storage Safety 1963 - - - - - Notes: Safety cells used for storage. Mod R – Civil Commits 33 8.3’ x 8’ x 8.5’ Single 1963 3 1 3 3 1 - 1 1 1 201-203 66 sq. ft. 33 23’ x 18.6’ x 8.5’ Multiple 1963 2 8 8 16 1 - 1 1 1 204-205 427 sq. ft. Notes: One shower for the three single cells’ use. The dayroom contains a urinal, toilet, and wash basin/fountain. 1963 rated capacity standard allowed 500 cubic feet of air space and was originally rated for 8 people. Rated Capacity determined by 1963 Minimum Jail Standards: Single Cells required 7’6” x 6’ x 8’. Multiple occupancy cells provided a minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per incarcerated person, including the cells and the prorated *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. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds air space of corridors and adjacent galleries. 1979-Variance allowed eight dorms to double bunk (added 32 beds per dorm) and ceiling heights less than 10’. THIRD FLOOR – housing in multiple tiers with odd-numbered tanks on the lower level and even-numbered tanks on the upper tier. Module A 1 Multiple 1963 5 8 8 40 18.5' x 9.0' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 1 1-5 166 sq. ft. 2 Multiple 1963 5 8 8 40 18.5' x 9.0' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 1 1-5 166 sq. ft. Notes: Tanks 1 & 2 consist of five cells; each cell has an adjoining dayroom. The original rated capacity (at facility open) was 8 per cell. Each cell has a toilet, shower, wash basin/fountain, and table. Rated capacity determined by 1963 standard of 500 cubic feet of air space. 3 Single 1963 14 1 1 14 9.0' x 6.0' x 8.5' 1 - 1 1 1 1-14 54 sq. ft 4 Single 1963 14 1 1 14 9.0' x 6.0' x 8.5' 1 - 1 1 1 1-14 54 sq. ft 5 Dorm 1963 1 68 48 48 98.0' x 18.0' x 8.3' 6 - 7 7 4 1,764 sq. ft. 6 Dorm 1963 1 68 48 48 98.0' x 18.0' x 8.3' 6 - 7 7 4 1,764 sq. ft Notes: Dorm capacity determined by 1979 variance-toilet ratio 1:8. Module B 7 Multiple 1963 8 6 6 48 13.5' x 9.5' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 2 128 sq. ft. Notes: Dayroom has 8 benches, two tables w/20 seats total. 8 Multiple 1963 8 4 4 32 9.0' x 9.5' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 2 85 sq. ft. 9 Multiple 1963 8 6 6 48 13.5' x 9.5' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 2 128 sq. ft. 10 Multiple 1963 8 4 4 32 9.0' x 9.5' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 2 85 sq. ft. Module C - housing in multiple tiers with odd-numbered cells on the lower level and even-numbered cells on the upper tier. Notes: Dayroom and shower room attached. 11 Dorm 1963 1 68 48 48 98.0' x 18.0' x 8.3' 6 - 7 7 4 1,764 sq. ft 12 Dorm 1963 1 68 48 48 98.0' x 18.0' x 8.3' 6 - 7 7 4 1,764 sq. ft 13 Single 1963 14 1 14 14 9.0' x 6.0' x 8.5’ 1 - 1 1 * 1-14 54 sq. ft. 14 Single 1963 14 1 14 14 9.0' x 6.0' x 8.5' 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. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail LASE 23-24 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds 1-14 54 sq. ft. 15 Multiple 1963 5 8 8 40 18.5' x 9.0' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 1 1-5 166 sq. ft. 16 Multiple 1963 5 8 8 40 18.5' x 9.0' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 1 1-5 166 sq. ft. FOURTH FLOOR– housing in multiple tiers with odd-numbered tanks on the lower level, and even-numbered tanks on the upper tier. Module D 17 Multiple 1963 5 8 8 40 18.5' x 9.0' x 8.3' 6 - 7 2 1 1-5 166 sq. ft. 18 Multiple 1963 5 8 8 40 18.5' x 9.0' x 8.3' 6 - 7 2 1 1-5 166 sq. ft. 19 Single 1963 14 1 1 14 9.0' x 6.0' x 8.5' 1 - 1 1 1 1-14 54 sq. ft. 20 Single 1963 14 1 1 14 9.0' x 6.0' x 8.5' 1 - 1 1 1 1-14 54 sq. ft. 21 Dorm 1963 1 68 48 48 98.0' x 18.0' x 8.3' 6 - 7 7 4 1,764 sq. ft 22 Dorm 1963 1 68 48 48 98.0' x 18.0' x 8.3' 6 - 6 6 4 1,764 sq. ft Module E 23 Multiple 1963 8 6 6 48 13.5' x 9.5' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 2 128 sq. ft. 24 Multiple 1963 8 4 4 32 9.0' x 9.5' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 2 85 sq. ft 25 Multiple 1963 8 6 6 48 13.5' x 9.5' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 2 128 sq. ft 26 Multiple 1963 8 4 4 32 9.0' x 9.5' x 8.3' 1 - 1 1 2 85 sq. ft Module F 27 Dorm 1963 1 68 48 48 98.0' x 18.0' x 8.3' 6 - 7 7 4 1,764 sq. ft 28 Dorm 1963 1 68 48 48 98.0' x 18.0' x 8.3' 6 - 7 7 4 1,764 sq. ft 29 Single 1963 14 1 1 14 9.0' x 6.0' x 8.5' 1 - 1 1 1 54 sq.ft 30 Single 1963 14 1 1 14 9.0' x 6.0' x 8.5' 1 - 1 1 1 54 sq. ft 31 Multiple 1963 5 8 8 40 18.5' x 9.0' x 8.3' 6 - 7 2 1 166 sq. ft. *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. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail LASE 23-24 - 3 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds 32 Multiple 1963 5 8 8 40 18.5' x 9.0' x 8.3' 6 - 7 2 1 166 sq. ft. Ad/Sep 5.4’ x 10.3’ Single 1963 8 1 8 8 1 - 1 1 * 401-408 56 sq. ft 409-412 Single 1963 4 1 4 4 5.1’ x 9.9’ 50 sq. ft 1 - 1 1 * Notes: 1974-Variance granted for Cells 401-412 (not built to standard) if bed size was standard. Bed measured over 30” x 76”. *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. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail LASE 23-24 - 4 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 1963 & 1980 BSCC Code: 3480 FACILITY NAME: Central Men’s Jail FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1963 1980 OTHER: See historical variances FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) Court holding cells on the 1st floor. Nonrated Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ space, square footage capacity is (12), agency self-rated capacity (25). Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity ☒ ☐ ☐ Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Water fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ 3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐ individual compartments, locks, and keys. Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4) No Sobering Cells. ☐ ☐ ☒ Limited to no more than 15 people. Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) Not an intake facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ Available in booking/reception Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Property stored at the Intake Release Center. ☐ ☐ ☒ Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) Not an intake facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of one inmate. 1963: Minimum size: Depth: 7’6” Width: 6’0” Height: 8’ 1974 - Variance granted for (no longer used) “Disciplinary isolation” cells where cell width ☒ ☐ ☐ is less than 6’ as long as bed is 30”x76”, bed size meets variance. Contain toilet and washbasin. ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard ☒ ☐ ☐ 30" X 76" mattress. Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) ☒ ☐ ☐ A capacity of more than 2 persons A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Toilet and washbasin 1:8 ratio ☒ ☐ ☐ Drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard ☒ ☐ ☐ 30" X 76" mattress. Safety Cells (2.5) Safety Cells were converted to storage; ☐ ☐ ☒ Designed to house one person therefore no longer in use. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PHY 23-24 - 1 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Dormitory (2.8) 1979 - Variance granted allowed double Capacity of 4-50 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ bunks in eight dorms, adding 32 beds per dorm. 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ 75 square feet of floor space per person ☒ ☐ ☐ A least 10-foot ceilings if double bunked 1979 - Variance granted for double bunks in ☒ ☐ ☐ dorms with less than 10’ ceiling height. Toilet and Washbasin ratio at 1:8 ratio ☒ ☐ ☐ Drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ 1:15 ratio Lighting (3.6) ☒ ☐ ☐ Sufficient to permit easy reading Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐ Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6 A comfortable living environment is maintained ☒ ☐ ☐ through an adequate heating and cooling system. Dayrooms (2.9) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for all incarcerated individuals. Allow a place to read, write or carry on other indoor Insufficient seating/tables in Ward C, Ward D, ☐ ☒ ☐ activities. and Dorms 5 & 6. Adequate toilet and wash basins. ☒ ☐ ☐ Exercise Area (2.10) 1963 standard does not set a size requirement must ☒ ☐ ☐ accommodate “a substantial number” and allow “outdoor exercise.” 1973: Minimum of 30’x 50’ x 15’ All-Purpose Rooms (Program Space 2.11) Class and assembly rooms, individual counseling ☒ ☐ ☐ rooms Dining Facilities (2.17) *Not mentioned in 1963* A dining hall is available. 1973: 15 square feet per person (in jails with a ☒ ☐ ☐ population over 100 people) Visiting (2.18) ☒ ☐ ☐ Visiting area Attorney Interview Space (2.26) ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide for confidential attorney consultation Janitor Closet (2.20) Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop ☒ ☐ ☐ sink. Storage Space (2.21) ☒ ☐ ☐ Adequate space available Monitoring System (2.22) Inter-communication system between the secure area ☒ ☐ ☐ and control so that staff can be alerted instantly of issues within the jail. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PHY 23-24 - 2 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Fire Alarm System [102(2)6] *Recommended Pre- Fire evacuation doors have an audible tone 73* and a light in Main Control when doors are 1963: State Fire Marshal established minimum opened. ☒ ☐ ☐ standards for prevention of fire/protection of life and property, means of egress, adequacy of exits, emergency exits wired to sound alarm when opened. Emergency Power (2.24) Central Men’s Jail is connected to the same ☒ ☐ ☐ Recommended for Pre-73 facilities. system as the Intake Release Center. 3480 Orange Central Men’s Jail PHY 23-24 - 3 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (03/01) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3490 FACILITY NAME: Intake Release Center FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Nathan Wilson, Deputy Gabriel Rodrigues, Deputy Michael Penney-Guzman, Correctional Health Services Program Manager Kerri Gardner FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations during the (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code 22/23 compliance monitoring cycle. Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 216 Staffing Levels 3002, 4000, 5000, 6001, 7000 Housing A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Operations, Staffing/Responsibilities each local detention facility to ensure the implementation 7201 Community Work Program and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Agency policy outlines staffing needs for each ☒ ☐ ☐ individual facility with fixed post positions and response assignment responsibilities. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of shift deployments and determined essential positions were filled. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 1802 Response Procedures least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local Policy details events and required response detention facility who shall be immediately available and from facility personnel. accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. 3000 Intake Release Center ☒ ☐ ☐ 3002 Housing Operations 3002.1 Staffing/Responsibilities The facilities have mandatory staffing positions in areas including guard stations, housing guard stations, and housing modules Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 1802 Response Procedures would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Policy details events and required response from facility personnel. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of shall be at least one female employee who shall be shift deployments and there are female staff immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ every shift. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator logs reflecting daily activities, safety checks, shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the and programs and determined the agency has personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such adequate staff to maintain daily operations in a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Department Policy 902 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement Custody Operations Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that 1716 Safety Checks include, but are not limited to, the following: 1716.2 Conducting Safety Checks 1716.3 Frequency of Safety Checks (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 902 Safety Checks being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held A safety check is a direct visual observation and housed in the facility. performed at both random and scheduled intervals of each inmate located in an area of ☒ ☐ ☐ responsibility. The purpose of conducting safety checks is to ensure there are no inmates displaying any obvious signs of distress requiring assistance, maintain the safety and welfare of each inmate, and ensure the security of our facilities. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Per agency policy, some areas of the facility between safety checks. require thirty-minute checks; for all other areas, each check must begin within sixty minutes of the beginning time of the last check. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks dated between September 2022 to October 2023 and found checks were conducted within 60 minutes from the previous safety check for compliance with this regulation. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 2104.3 Safety Cell cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as 1800.3 Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 902.6 Frequency of The Safety Checks intervals. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety check logs and found the majority were logged at exact 30- or 45-minute intervals. On the day of inspection, agency supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ explained they recently changed their policy and, while staff were conducting random safety checks, they were not logging them. The agency staff provided two weeks of recent log reviews showing random safety checks for compliance with this regulation. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 1716.4 Documentation of Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: Every safety check will be documented in the most appropriate documentation log, (e.g., guard station log, module log, area log, or door log.) The entry will include the name(s) of the personnel who conducted the safety check and the actual starting and ending times of each check. In areas where there are ☒ ☐ ☐ multiple ways to conduct a proper safety check as detailed in CCOM Section 1716.2 – Conducting Safety Checks. The entry will also include the location from where the check was conducted. BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs which included the date/time, name of the personnel, and the area of the check for compliance with this regulation. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Each sergeant will check the logs in their area reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or of responsibility to verify staff are properly facility manager, including methods of mitigating documenting safety checks. A notation will be patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely made in the log with the sergeant’s name and completion of, safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ the time the log was checked. On the day of inspection, agency supervision provided documentation of supervisor log reviews for compliance with this regulation. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All personnel are trained in fire and life safety. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least Sworn staff trained in fire and life safety staff one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility in various positions 24/7. procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Orange County Custody and Court Operations Manual (CCOM) Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Last updated May 01, 2023 manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all Orange County Sheriff’s Department Policy applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Manual comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Lexipol, last updated April 20, 2023 ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. Policy review and revision is ongoing and occurs more frequently than once per year. Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 200 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ 200.11 Commands and Divisions (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 1701.3 Monthly Formal Inspections administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeants and Watch Commanders are to conduct formal inspections of the facility during their assigned shifts. (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 300 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes 300.4.3 Restrictions on the Use of Carotid ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Restraint Hold holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, 306 Hobble Restraint including the restraint of pregnant persons as 1800 Restraints and Emergency Response referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800.1 Security Restraints (d) Pregnant Inmates (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 3000 Intake Release Center received persons for release. Processing Citation and Release, ☒ ☐ ☐ Misdemeanor Street Arrests, Book and Release 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts 1701.4 Annual Security Inspection and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, contraband control, and key control. The Division Commander shall review both Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, internal and external security measures at review, evaluate, and make a record of security least annually. measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility 1704 Key Control including security measures specific to prevention of 1710 Inspections, Searches, and Contraband sexual abuse and sexual harassment. 1719 Inmates Counts BSCC staff reviewed the annual security review of the IRC dated June 15, 2023. The agency added cameras and upgraded the ☐ ☒ ☐ facility surveillance system for the safety and security of incarcerated people and staff. The facility is undergoing renovations to add mental health housing. The agency explained their security review did not include measures specific to the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment; however, the agency conducts reviews following reported PREA incidents. BSCC staff discussed technical assistance and best practices. Immediately following the inspection, the agency added the component of sexual abuse and sexual harassment to the annual security review and evaluation. (7) Emergency procedures include: 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 1204.8 Escape Risk hostages; 1802.2 Response Procedures/Riot ☒ ☐ ☐ 2608 Bomb Threat 2612 Hostage Plan (C) mass arrests; 323 Mobile Field Force ☒ ☐ ☐ 323.4 Mass arrest/processing (D) natural disasters; 2604 Earthquake Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 2606 Flood Procedures (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 4014 Emergency Systems and Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Equipment Locations (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 5004-5006 Control of Weapons and Security ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. 2104 Mental Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 11004.3 Suicide Prevention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 1200 Classification and Population ☒ ☐ ☐ Management 1202.2 Specialty Housing 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 2900 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and sexual harassment. The Orange County Sheriff's Department has zero tolerance for all forms of sexual abuse, conduct, and assault. This includes sexual harassment between staff, volunteers, contractors, visitors, and inmates. All ☒ ☐ ☐ allegations of sexual conduct will be investigated. The department will impose appropriate disciplinary sanctions and initiate criminal charges against individuals committing sexual assault/rape. BSCC staff observed PREA related signs throughout the facility. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch respond to retaliation against any staff or person ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander Duties after reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for 3000 Intake Release Center incarcerated persons. Processing Citation and Release, ☒ ☐ ☐ Misdemeanor Street Arrests, Book, and Release (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Commander Duties limited to, the following: 2900.8 Inmate Reporting (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated harassment verbally or in writing to any staff persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and member. Inmates will have at least one way sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of to report harassment or abuse to a public or ☒ ☐ ☐ responsibilities that may have contributed to such private entity or office that is not part of the incidents, department and is able to receive and immediately forward inmate reports of sexual harassment and sexual abuse to department officials, allowing the detainee to remain anonymous upon request. A designated District Attorney Investigator will be assigned as a third party for independent reporting. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Each facility will maintain a 24-hour message family, community members, and other interested line for anonymously reporting PREA third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ incidents. harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Department Policy 903 Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The Correctional Mental Health Program is prevention program developed by the facility designed to screen, evaluate, and treat administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health inmates with mental health disorders/ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, ☒ ☐ ☐ identifiers and/or inmates with an elevated and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons risk of self-harm, and provide them with who present a suicide risk. additional health resources in order to provide The program shall include the following: necessary on-site mental health treatment during their incarceration. (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 903.2 Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel. (a) Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Training 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 2108 Intake Screening intake and prior to housing assignment. At the time of booking or admission to any jail facility, Correctional Health Services (CHS) will perform a health screening procedure on the inmate. Special attention shall be given to any inmate or new bookings that have been identified as a suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 903.2 Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Intake If an inmate or new booking is believed to be a suicide risk or has an elevated risk for self- harm, deputies will immediately refer the inmate to CHS for evaluation. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Classification staff and CHS staff shall situations, including placement in restrictive housing, coordinate the necessary CHS following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in accommodations, restrictions, and housing classification. requirements for inmates by the use of the Correctional Health Services Inmate Health and Disability Notification Form. ☒ ☐ ☐ Suicide prevention screening will take place for known at-risk inmates during special situations which may include a change in classification to a higher security classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among If an inmate or new booking is believed to be arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, a suicide risk or has an elevated risk for self- ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to harm, deputies will immediately refer the suicide risk. inmate to CHS for evaluation. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Housing assignments for people at risk of suicide that balance safety and environment. The least suicide will be based on safety and restrictive environment should be considered. ☒ ☐ ☐ environment and will follow the standards in CCOM Policy 1200 while collaborating with recommendations of CHS. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Staff will stay vigilant to common risk factors and identifiers of inmates who present an ☒ ☐ ☐ elevated risk for self-harm or suicide when conducting safety checks and during daily inmate interactions. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 2614 Emergency Response to Suicides or procedures. Serious Injury ☒ ☐ ☐ 2614.2 Discovered Suicide/Attempt Suicide/Serious Injury (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 2618 Department Commander Notifications ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 903.8 Suicide Prevention Review Board attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective The Suicide Prevention Review Board action plan to address deficiencies identified in the (SPRB) will review suicide prevention administrative review. practices, suicides, and attempted suicides to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. The goal is to provide assistance to custody, medical, and mental health staff in their effort to implement proactive measures to prevent high-risk inmates from attempting or committing suicide by analyzing administrative, procedural, and ☒ ☐ ☐ best practices for preventing future incidents, as well as ensure corrective action measures are implemented if warranted. Following its review, the team will identify necessary corrective actions, if any. When necessary corrective actions are identified, a written corrective action plan will be prepared and approved by the team. After approval by the team, the corrective action plan will be submitted to the Assistant Sheriff of Custody Operations Command and the Chief of Correctional Health Services. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 903.7 Mental Health Transfers Any inmate whose condition is beyond the range of services available at a facility may be temporarily transferred to another OC jail facility or an outside mental health facility for ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment. The Sheriff's Department has delegated its authority to Correctional Health Services (CHS) to transfer inmates to a mental health facility. CHS will make that determination under supervision of a fully licensed psychiatrist who is a member of the CHS staff. (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 903.3 Mental Health Referrals from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ As determined by CHS, a mental health screening will take place following a court hearing. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures 2602.1 Fire Prevention Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire prevention will be the responsibility of all having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Custody Operations employees. 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 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Designated members of the local fire Regulations Section 1029); department will conduct annual fire safety inspections of each facility. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; Each facility’s Fire/Life Safety Deputy will conduct monthly inspections of all fire safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers and Scott Air Packs). The Fire/Life Safety Deputy will ensure that all equipment is in working order and properly serviced or replaced. These inspections will be documented on monthly ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection records and maintained in the Fire/Life/Safety Deputy’s office. BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire prevention inspections dated between October 2021 – October 2023 and found the facility was missing February, March, and May of 2022, but otherwise was compliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires inspections at least once every two years; Designated members of the local fire department will conduct annual fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections of each facility. The Orange County Fire Authority inspected the Intake Release Center on May 18, 2023, for compliance with this regulation. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 3016 IRC Evacuation Procedure 4013 CMJ Evacuation Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 5014 CWJ Evacuation procedure 7052 Theo Lacy Evacuation Procedure (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ In the event of an evacuation, inmates would be relocated for safe emergency housing at an alternate OCSD facility. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1200 Classification and Population Management Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics accounting system which reflects the Classification and population management monthly average daily population of sentenced and non- fosters an environment that prioritizes the sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. health, safety, and security of all inmates. It is achieved through the creation, utilization, and periodic review of objective classification and housing plans. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1719.1 Inmate Counts 1719.2 Types of Counts An ITRAC count is conducted using an electronic handheld device to scan barcodes on inmates’ identification cards. On the day of inspection, the population of the IRC was 364 people. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 1103.4 Jail Profile Survey applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS 2500 Inmate Records, Intake Booking Process (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for Complete booking information will be the maintenance of individual records for each recorded by Inmate Records personnel on incarcerated person which shall include, but not be every arrestee admitted to the custody of the limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, Sheriff, in order to comply with all legal commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary mandates. File setup and form generation will actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible be initiated and coordinated in the Inmate physician and staff response, and non-medical Records Office to centralize the records information regarding disabilities and other limitations. function. 2502 Security/Confidentiality of Inmate Records Inmate records will be considered confidential. 2502.1 Inmate Records Intake booking information is recorded for every person admitted to the custody of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff and provides for positive identification of the person being admitted. 2502.6 Inmate Classification Classification records may contain: Classification and reclassification documents, reports of incidents/crimes committed in custody, medical and mental health information. 2508.3 Records Retention Upon release from custody, the inmate’s jail file will be retained for three (3) years. The files will be stored in numerical order, by booking number, in a secure area. Three (3) years after the release of the inmate, the entire file will be scanned and then stored on both the server and microfilm. The “hard copy” will be destroyed. 2508.4 Document Retention (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Commander Duties facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its Ensure all relevant data is collected, incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded, and submitted for the annual DOJ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting Survey of Sexual Violence and PREA survey. requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 338 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The purpose of a report is to document and procedures for the maintenance of written records sufficient information to refresh the Member's and reporting of all incidents which result in physical memory and to provide sufficient information harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee for follow-up investigation and successful or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other prosecution. person. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1103.1 Management Reports c) Custody Operations Incident Reports Each facility within Custody Operations will be a part of the Jail Management System (JMS) computerized program of information input, storage, update, and retrieval. Such records shall include the names of the persons 7042.3 Floor Duties involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence. The narrative portion of the report should be complete, concise, and contain all elements and pertinent details of the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of incident reports dated between July 2022 to April 2023, and found each report had the pertinent information, subsequent action of the staff, and the date/time of occurrence for compliance with this regulation. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff To provide the best service to the public, it is assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the the policy of this Department to require all facility manager or designee. reports be complete and accurate. Priority ☒ ☐ ☐ reports shall be submitted at the end of each shift, unless the Department Member receives prior approval from the immediate supervisor. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 340 News Media Relations Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility The ultimate authority and responsibility for shall develop written policies and procedures for the the release of information to the media shall dissemination of information to the public, to other remain with the Sheriff, however, in situations government agencies, and to the news media. The not warranting immediate notice to the Sheriff public and incarcerated persons shall have available for and in situations where the Sheriff has given review the following material: prior approval, Commanders, Department Commanders, and designated Public Information Officer(s) may prepare and release information to the media in accordance with this policy and the applicable ☒ ☐ ☐ law. 1104.1 Public Information Requests Requests from federal, state, and local legislative and executive bodies for information about Custody Operations programs and specific cases will be answered as soon as possible. The Division Commander will inform the Assistant Sheriff of the Custody Operations Command of all such inquiries. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 1104.1 Public Information Requests Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Title 15 California Code of Regulations ☒ ☐ ☐ “Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities” will be available for public and inmate review. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 1104.1 Public Information Requests people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) 1045, Public Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.6 Correctional Programs (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ 1902 Visiting (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ 1900 Mail (5) 1064, Library Service 2000 Services and Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 2010 Legal Books and Library Services (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time 1604.1 Rights ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604.5 Services – Recreation Programs 2006 Recreation (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 1604.5 Inmate Services, Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings Programs (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 2006 Recreation, Dayrooms (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 3010 Attorney, Bondsman, Official and In- ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Visitation (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600 Orientation and Jail Rules (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604 Inmate Services (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604.4 Inmate Voting Procedure (13) 1072, Religious Observance 1604.5 Inmate Services, Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ and Bible Study (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.5 Inmate Grievance Procedure (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602 Discipline (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 1600.4 OC Jail Rules – Violations by Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602 Discipline (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602.5 Discipline (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 2100 Medical and Health Services 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2114 Inmate Death or Serious Illness/Injury 2114.6 Death Review (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health As required by Title 15 of the California Code administrator, shall develop written policy and of Regulations, Section 1046, the Orange procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of ☒ ☐ ☐ County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team Correctional Health Services and County at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or Counsel will conduct a review of every in- designee, the health administrator, the responsible custody death within 30-days. physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 2114.6 Death Review appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to The purpose of this review is to (1) determine identify issues that require further study. the appropriateness of clinical care; (2) whether changes to the policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; (3) identify issues that require further study; (4) assess and ☒ ☐ ☐ consult with County Counsel about the risk of exposure to liability; (5) identify areas of concern and recommend any necessary remedial actions; and (6) address such other matters as deemed necessary and appropriate by the review team. The review team may seek further review by the County’s Risk Manager, as appropriate. (b) Death of a Minor 2114 Inmate Death or Serious Illness/Injury In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, d) Death of a Minor lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Minors are not held in the jail facilities. ☐ ☐ ☒ the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 1200 Classification and Population Management (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written The primary goal of inmate classification and classification plan designed to properly assign population management is to foster an incarcerated persons to housing units and activities environment that prioritizes the health, safety, according to the categories of gender identity, age, and security of all inmates placed in the criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, custody of the Orange County Sheriff’s physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Department, as well as all staff, contractors, assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or and volunteers. This is achieved through the sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide ☒ ☐ ☐ creation, utilization, and periodic review of for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such objective classification and housing plans, housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the which are hereby set forth within this policy. extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmate classification is defined as the establish and implement a classification system which categorization of inmates by specific factors will include the use of classification officers or a such as criminal history, institutional behavior, classification committee in order to properly assign and safety/security needs, among others. The incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation Classification Plan provides staff with the programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall necessary tools to effectively evaluate and include the use of as much information as is available categorize each inmate against those factors, about and from the incarcerated person and shall ☒ ☐ ☐ in an objective and consistent manner. provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility administrator or designee. Each person may request a review of their classification plan no more often than 30 days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, 2900.7 Screening for Risk of Sexual the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Victimization and Abusiveness and Use of whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Screening Information of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. A The classification screening will consider, at a person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall minimum, the inmate’s physical be given serious consideration. characteristics (build and appearance), age, whether the inmate has a mental, physical, or developmental disability, previous ☒ ☐ ☐ assignment in specialized housing, alleged offense, and criminal history, whether they are perceived to be LGBTI or gender non- conforming, whether they have previously experienced sexual victimization, their own perception of vulnerability, or expressed concerns. A transgender or intersex person’s own view with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2110 Medical Legal Reporting & Records The facility administrator, in cooperation with the For inmates diagnosed with a communicable responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ disease and refusing appropriate treatment, procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical quarantine authorized by the treating medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a physician shall be used. medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 3000.2 Receiving Corridor made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, Correctional Health Services (CHS) Staff such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of personnel will complete the Intake Screening tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or and Triage form on all arrestees. The other special medical problem identified by the health arrestee’s responses to the questions will be ☒ ☐ ☐ authority. The response shall be noted on the medical recorded on the form, which has been screening from. approved by the Facility Health Authority. The screening process will include information about current illnesses and health problems, dental problems, venereal diseases, or infectious diseases. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 3002.20 Correctional Health Services Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Unit The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Correctional Health Services (CHS) LPS unit, procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated in compliance with the Lanterman-Petris- people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Short (LPS) Act, provides additional mental ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral crisis may include telehealth. health housing and treatment for male and female inmates with mental health disorders. Behavioral Health deputies will work alongside CHS staff to promote proper evaluation and treatment for inmates housed in the CHS LPS Unit. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 903.3 Mental Health Referrals readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this If an inmate exhibits signs of self-harming section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or behavior, reveals intent to cause self-inflicted others or appear gravely disabled. physical harm, report(s) suicidal or homicidal ☒ ☐ ☐ ideation, or if staff has been notified of a change in an inmate's risk factors, the deputy/staff Member shall refer the inmate to CHS as soon as practical. Inmates should be seen by CHS within 30 minutes of the time of the referral. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall 903.4 Psychiatric Evaluation be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Correctional Health Services (CHS) is a division of the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA). CHS staff members are ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for providing 24-hour on-site mental health care services to inmates. Correctional Health Services (CHS) will provide 24-hour per day coverage, 7 days per week. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the The inmate shall be separated from other safety of the person in crisis or others. inmates and shall be monitored by CHS staff ☒ ☐ ☐ members until it is determined that the inmate no longer presents a risk of engaging in self- harm. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 1202.4 Administrative Housing (AH) Inmates Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: Title 15, Section 1053 describes (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate “administrative segregation” as separate and housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of secure housing that does not involve any privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of other deprivation of privileges than is ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility necessary to obtain the objective of protecting staff. inmates and staff. Custody Operations defines these types of inmates as Administrative Housing (AH). (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 1602.7 Special Management Unit (SMU) an incarcerated person’s health. A Correctional Health Services staff member will check the mental health status of any inmate housed in SMU on a weekly basis to determine whether the disciplinary status is to continue. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, classification staff advised administrative separation housing is not treated differently than other housing units. Additionally, classification staff attempt to program individuals with others of the same classification status if possible. The agency does not utilize disciplinary isolation. (c) Administrative separation may be used for The agency utilizes four levels of incarcerated people who have: administrative housing, taking into account all (1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or qualifiers listed in this regulation. promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2)Influenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or ☒ ☐ ☐ affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4)A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff administrative separation to obtain the objective of reviewed classification documentation protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ explaining the necessity of administrative staff. separation housing ensuring the protection of the incarcerated people and facility staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and During the onsite inspection, classification evaluation of the need to continue placement in staff advised administrative separation administrative separation. reviews are incident or housing needs-based ☐ ☒ ☐ and ongoing reviews do not occur; therefore, the agency is noncompliant with this regulation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 903.6 Safety Cell The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A safety cell is a single occupancy temporary 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who housing unit constructed with padded ☒ ☐ ☐ display behavior which results in the destruction of surfaces and is designed to confine violent property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to inmates to prevent imminent physical harm to self or others. themselves or others, or destruction of property. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 903.6 Safety Cell responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate The Watch Commander may refer an inmate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to CHS to be evaluated for placement in a to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but safety cell. CHS has primary authority to not be limited to: determine whether an inmate will be placed in a safety cell. If there is a difference in opinion between CHS and the Watch Commander, the decision of CHS controls. Health Care Agency Policy 8609: Safety Cells The safety cell shall be used as a last resort for patients who display behavior that reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others or which results in the destruction of ☒ ☐ ☐ property. In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. Placement requires the approval of a CHS psychiatrist or, under exigent circumstances, an OCSD Watch Commander. On the day of inspection, BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of Safety Cell Admission Forms maintained by the medical provider. The nursing staff complete the form for each individual placed into a safety cell. The medical staff assess the person immediately, and then again every two hours. They document when fluids are given and the exercise of extremities, etc. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for 1602.5 Discipline punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety cells (medical restraint) will not be used as a form of punishment. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Continued retention of an inmate in a safety approval of the facility manager or designee, or cell shall be reviewed by CHS at least every 4 responsible health care staff; continued retention shall hours from the time of initial placement. In the be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. event CHS staff is unable to conduct a retention review within any given four-hour period, the Watch Commander shall be responsible to conduct that review. Health Care Agency Policy 8609: Safety Cells Patients placed in safety cells will be ☒ ☐ ☐ evaluated at least once every (2) two hours by designated CHS clinical staff to evaluate whether continued retention in the safety cell is indicated. The following will be documented: a) Health condition of the patient b) Patient behavior c) Fluids, nutrition, and hand hygiene (i) Fluids and an opportunity to cleanse hands will be offered at a minimum of every 2 hours, as well as given upon patient request. Meals will be provided by OCSD. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as A medical assessment within 12 hours of possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement or at the next daily sick call, placement in the safety cell. The person shall be whichever is earlier. (CHS policy is to conduct medically cleared for continued retention, referral to a medical assessment within 60 minutes of advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a placement.) minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. ☒ ☐ ☐ Health Care Agency Policy 8609: Safety Cells If due to exigent circumstances (i.e., risk of staff safety) and the patient appears stable with no visible signs of injury or trauma, an initial health assessment by the nurse may be delayed for no longer than 60 minutes. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health A mental health evaluation within 12 hours of care staff shall obtain a mental health placement. opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon Health Care Agency Policy 8609: Safety Cells as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. A consultation/order for safety cell placement shall be obtained from a CHS psychiatrist prior to placement of the patient in a safety cell. ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) When a psychiatrist is not on-site, the on- call psychiatrist shall be contacted for a telephone admission order. (2) Temporary placement may occur by designated CHS clinical staff, when a psychiatrist is not on-site, to prevent imminent harm to the patient or others. (i) If the CHS psychiatrist disagrees with the decision, the patient will be removed from the safety cell. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 19 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Deputies will document their direct visual twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute observation checks of the inmate in the safety lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be cell on an Inmate Personal Safety Monitoring documented. Form. A deputy will conduct a direct visual observation check of each inmate in a safety cell within 15 minutes of the beginning time of the previous direct visual observation check. At least once during each assigned shift, the area sergeant shall review and sign the ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate Personal Safety Monitoring Form to ensure the checks are completed in a timely manner. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of facility Inmate/Detainee Personal Safety Monitoring Forms dated between April 2022 to March 2023 and found the safety checks were conducted in compliance with this regulation. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure 3002.7 Inmate Meals administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates in safety cells will be fed the same meal as other inmates, except when a special diet is ordered by a doctor. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to When an inmate is placed in a safety cell, they retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably will be given a safety gown. designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 3000.5 Booking Loop CHS Observation Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section If an inmate is placed in a CHS Observation 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of cell due to their extreme state of intoxication incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety and are a threat to their own safety or the or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. safety of others, deputies will coordinate with CHS staff at least every six (6) hours to obtain a health evaluation of the inmate. ☒ ☐ ☐ Separate observation cells are maintained for male and female arrestees who are either temporarily uncooperative or physically incapable of being booked (i.e., intoxicated, under the influence). On the day of inspection, agency staff advised sobering cells were not used during this inspection cycle. Compliance determined by policy review. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 20 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over If an inmate is placed in a CHS Observation six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody cell, deputies will coordinate with CHS staff at staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ least every six (6) hours to obtain a health medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these evaluation of the inmate. regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must The CHS nurses who staff the Triage area will receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. do checks of the observation cells on a one- ☒ ☐ ☐ half (1/2) hour basis. These checks are logged in the Medical Observation area. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in Deputies shall perform a safety check within the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every thirty (30) minutes of the beginning of the half hour. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ previous check for all inmates temporarily housed in CHS Observation cells on the booking loop. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2104.5 Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Developmentally Disabled inmates are responsible physician, shall develop written policies and screened by Correctional Health Services procedures for the identification and evaluation, (CHS) to determine if the inmate can follow appropriate classification and housing, protection, and the rules of the jail, comply with deputy’s nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ directives, and avoid conflicts with other developmental disabilities. inmates. Those who cannot be maintained in regular housing will be transferred by CHS to a more appropriate housing location. Support services are available to the developmentally disabled inmate upon his/her release from custody. The health authority or designee shall contact the These services may be provided by the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), confirmed to have a developmental disability for the or a Regional Center located in the inmate’s ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of county of residence. During the intake such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. process, CHS will screen the inmate and contact the Regional Center. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 1800 Restraints and Emergency Response 1800.1 Security Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 1800.3 Restraint Chair responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint On the day of inspection, BSCC staff devices. Restraint devices include any devices which reviewed the forms maintained by the medical immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated staff for documenting individuals placed in a ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this restraint chair. section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: 1800.1 Security Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; A) Approved Restraint Devices ☒ ☐ ☐ Handcuffs, handcuff cover restraint system, waist restraint with handcuffs, waist restraint with handcuff cover restraint system, leg restraints, plastic flex cuffs, restraint chair. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 21 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment immediate medical/mental health referral; and an automated external defibrillator (AED) ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall be readily available. equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Any inmate in a restraint chair shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ secured separately from all other inmates. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, f) Hydration and Sanitation An inmate in the restraint chair will be offered water (or other fluids as determined appropriate by CHS) a minimum of every two hours, or more frequently if he/she appears to be dehydrated or in need of fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Without compromise to safety and security, an inmate should be released from the restraint chair and allowed to use the restroom as needed. A sergeant or above will be present any time the inmate is released from the chair. (5) exercising of extremities. g) Range of Motion Opportunities The restrained inmate will be given the opportunity to exercise the range of motion of ☒ ☐ ☐ his/her arms and legs for at least five minutes every hour to meet the standard of providing at least ten minutes every two hours. (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: (1) In no case shall restraints be used for b) Use of Restraints punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints will not be used as a punishment or a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 1800.3 Restraint Chair incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an The restraint chair is designed to provide intent to cause physical harm to self or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ containment of a violent, combative, aggressive, destructive, or self-destructive inmate in a humane, dignified, and non- humiliating manner. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less The restraint chair may only be used when it restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- appears less restrictive alternatives would be escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐ ineffective in preventing the inmate from deemed ineffective. injuring themselves, injuring others, or damaging property. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in The Watch Commander, in collaboration with restraints only with the approval of the facility Correctional Health Services (CHS) medical manager, the facility watch commander, or personnel, will evaluate the placement of an responsible health care staff; continued retention ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate in the restraint chair. shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. The medical staff determines continued retention every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 22 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CHS will assess the inmate’s medical and shall be secured within one hour from the time of mental condition prior to placement in the placement. restraint chair. If CHS is unable to assess the inmate prior to placement in the restraint chair, CHS will assess the inmate’s medical ☒ ☐ ☐ and mental condition within one hour of placement in the restraint chair. The facility watch commander and CHS staff will review the inmate for continued restraint or removal a minimum of every hour. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within If CHS is unable to assess the inmate prior to four hours of placement. placement in the restraint chair, CHS will ☒ ☐ ☐ assess the inmate’s medical and mental condition within one hour of placement in the restraint chair. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Staff will check the condition of each inmate conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure in a restraint chair by direct visual observation that the restraints are properly employed, and to within fifteen minutes of the beginning time of ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated the previous check. Staff will check the person person. Such observation shall be documented. for any signs of distress and will ensure the While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons restraints remain properly applied to protect shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area ☒ ☐ ☐ the person’s safety and well-being. which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. BSCC staff reviewed Personal Safety Monitoring Forms for the few chair placements and found staff conducted visual observations twice every 30 minutes for compliance with this regulation. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in No inmate will remain in the restraint chair for consultation with responsible health care staff more than four hours. 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 Removal from Restraint Chair the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement. No inmate will remain in the restraint chair for ☒ ☐ ☐ more than four hours. The agency is currently reviewing/updating their policies to include this regulation. (11) All events and information related to the A video camera will be used to record the placement in restraints shall be documented and inmate being placed and secured in the shall be video recorded unless exigent restraint chair. All additional interactions circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The requiring entry into the cell will also be documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded, including CHS assessments and placement; person authorizing placement; names of evaluations. staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 15003.10 Video Documentation Restraint Chair use 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 23 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 1800.1 Security Restraints d) Pregnant Inmates The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or An inmate known to be pregnant, or in in recovery after delivery or termination of the recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg by the use of leg restraints, waist restraints, or or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during A pregnant inmate in labor or presumed to be delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination in labor shall be taken to a hospital for the of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the purpose of giving childbirth and shall be wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for transported in the least restrictive way the safety and security of the incarcerated person, possible. A pregnant inmate shall not be the staff, or the public. shackled to anyone else during transport. ☒ ☐ ☐ An inmate in labor, during delivery, in recovery after delivery, or during recovery after termination of pregnancy shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Staff shall remove the restraints from a who is currently responsible for the medical care of pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical labor, delivery, or while the inmate is in emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery recovery after delivery, when a medical ☒ ☐ ☐ or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently responsible for removal of restraints is medically necessary. the inmate’s medical care determines that the removal of the restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 1604.6 Pregnant Inmate Rights pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Upon confirmation of a pregnancy, CHS shall pregnant people. provide the inmate with an acknowledgement ☒ ☐ ☐ form (Pregnant Inmate Information form) advising them of the rights afforded to them. The signed form shall be placed in the inmate’s health record. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 1500 Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized In the event an incarcerated person refuses to law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel be processed as required by law, the deputy including peace officers, may employ reasonable force will complete and serve the “Inmate Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or Proposition 69 Compliance” form which palm print impressions from individuals who are required advises of his/her legal obligation to provide to provide such samples, specimens or impressions the required specimen. pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 24 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of This agency will not use force for DNA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that samples. an objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded The sergeant should attempt to convince the by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to incarcerated person to voluntarily provide the secure voluntary compliance shall be documented sample. ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written If a judge submits an order of the court authorization of the facility watch commander or directing the Sheriff’s Department to use force designee on duty. The authorization shall include to obtain the sample, the Watch Commander ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was will notify County Counsel immediately and no asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or force will be used. impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell If a judge submits an order of the court extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including directed to the incarcerated person and they audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. refuse, staff will notify a supervisor and video The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ record the refusal. length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 2012 Education 2900.6 Inmate Education - PREA The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an education program for incarcerated persons. When such services are not made available by the 2012 Education appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator shall develop and implement an education program with Education programs are offered in available resources. conjunction with local education agencies (LEA) and are designed to help the incarcerated take advantage of their available time. These programs may include an academically oriented course geared toward ☒ ☐ ☐ the attainment of the California State General Education Development (GED) certificate, as well as continuing education classes such as English as a Second Language (ESL), Job Development Skills, Substance Abuse, and Positive Parenting. Basic Literacy Tutoring and Vocational Computer Business skills are also offered. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational, or both, education of housed people. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be When security permits, any sentenced or pre- established. Modified academic or vocational trial inmate will have the opportunity to enroll opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ in any available education program. practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules Participation will be voluntary. and regulations. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 25 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1062 VISITING 1902 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Jail Operations Administration encourages written policies and procedures, which include the inmates to maintain ties with their family and following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ friends through regular visits. Visiting is scheduled to allow such access on a regular basis, limited only by staff availability, capacity of the designated visitation areas, and the safe operation of the jail facilities. (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: Only one visit is permitted per day, visits last (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility a minimum of 30 minutes. ☒ ☐ ☐ schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting Visit schedule is available on the agency’s hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made website: https://ocsheriff.gov/commands- available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ ☐ ☐ divisions/custody-operations- command/central-mens-womens- jails/visiting-hours-information (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate The Watch Commander or designee may operational or safety and security concern exists. All deny an approved visitor access to a facility; cancelled visits must be documented. The facility or may terminate or restrict a visit in progress ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled for violations of law, facility policy (such as visits and document such review. stated in C.C.R. Title 15), or for any reason related to a legitimate penological interest. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this A maximum of two adults and two minors are section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ permitted at one time. children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visits will be available 7 days per week visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the between the hours of 0700-1700. ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: In-person barrier, video Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; In-person barrier, video 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 26 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Visitation hours; On-site personal visiting will be conducted Friday through Monday 0800-1700. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Discipline, misconduct, etc. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1900 Communications, Mail, and Visiting - Inmate Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: Inmates will be permitted to send and receive (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an unlimited correspondence in order to maintain incarcerated person may send or receive; communication with their families, friends, business associates, and government ☒ ☐ ☐ authorities, except when there is reasonable cause to justify limitations for reasons of public safety or facility order, security, or to stop a state or federal crime. There are no limits placed on the number of letters an inmate may send or receive. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be All incoming mail will be screened by read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ mailroom Correctional Services Assistants manager or designee approves; (CSA). (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s All incoming mail from state and federal correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any courts, state and federal elected officials, member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and attorneys, legitimate legal service the State Board of State and Community Corrections; organizations that consist of an established however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail group of attorneys involved in the only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money representation of offenders in judicial orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; proceedings (including the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Association ☒ ☐ ☐ of Criminal Defense lawyers), the Board of State and Community Corrections, and the Division Commander or the Captain, shall be considered "legal mail," and shall only be opened and inspected in the presence of the inmate by a deputy in the inmate’s housing area. This mail shall not be read or copied but may be inspected in the presence of the addressee for contraband. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 1900.5 Free Postage shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Those without funds shall be permitted at correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ least four postage-free letters each week and without limitation on the number of postage paid postage-free letters for legal correspondence envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to as needed. the courts. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 27 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 2010 Legal Books and Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies Any inmate housed in any facility may request and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and legal books. All requests will be promptly IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be acted upon. determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources 2010.2 Library Services ☒ ☐ ☐ via paper documents or through electronic media and include current information on community services and A floating library of paperback books is resources, and religious, educational, legal reference circulated by the Correctional Programs staff material and recreational reading material. In Type IV throughout the facility housing units for use by facilities such a program can be either in-house or the inmates. Books are purchased by use of provided through access to the community. the Inmate Welfare Fund and from private donations. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 2006 Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmates will have access to a variety of develop written policies and procedures for a minimum recreational opportunities and equipment, of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of both indoor and outdoor, in order to maintain seven days to include: the physical, social, and emotional health of ☒ ☐ ☐ the individual. Inmates will be afforded the opportunity to use the dayroom for a minimum of three hours per day and three hours of outdoor recreation per week. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and On the day of inspection, incarcerated individuals stated they went outside once a week. The facility records indicated the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people were offered outdoor recreation twice a week (in some cases more). (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. On the day of inspection, incarcerated people ☒ ☐ ☐ said they were allowed dayroom every day for several hours at a time. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary Any inmate housed in any facility may request procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ legal books. All requests will be promptly acted upon. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 2010.2 Library Services AND WRITINGS Inmates may subscribe to books, (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall newspapers, or periodicals, accepted for develop written policies and procedures which will permit distribution by the United States Postal incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any Services. On a weekly basis, a member of the book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for Correctional Programs staff will visit each distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit and sector to exchange books. facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on ☒ ☐ ☐ any legitimate penological interest; 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 28 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Obscene publications or writings, and mail mail containing information concerning where, how, containing information concerning where, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any how, or from whom such material may be matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, obtained; anything that may incite murder, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any assault, violence; and any material ☒ ☐ ☐ matter of a character tending to incite crimes against concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling lottery, shall be excluded. or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All incoming mail will be screened for ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and unacceptable materials. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, No inmate may possess more than a periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may combination of five (5) books and/or five (5) have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one ☒ ☐ ☐ magazines at one time. Excess items must be time. discarded or mailed out of the facility at the inmate's expense. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1904 Telephone Calls The facility administrator shall develop written policies Telephones are available for use during and procedures which allow access to a telephone or dayroom hours. communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 1904.4 Special Use Telephones Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be Each facility will maintain video interpreting ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication services for hearing-impaired inmates’ use. device which will facilitate communication. Such devices Requests to use video interpreting services may include but are not limited to videophones, will be honored at the convenience of jail staff, teletypewriters, or third-party communications but as soon as reasonably possible. assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 3010 Attorney, Bondsman, Official and In- Custody Visitation The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 1900 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. IRC inmates may receive attorneys, licensed bondsman, and other official visitors in the individual module visiting areas, or, if so ☒ ☐ ☐ requested, a contact visit may be conducted in the Attorney/Bonds area of the CMJ or CWJ. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 29 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1069 ORIENTATION 1600 Orientation and Jail Rules (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator To maintain inmate discipline within Jail shall develop written policies and procedures for the Operations, a set of rules and regulations has implementation of a program for people newly admitted been established that specifies violations and to the facility designed to orient them at the time of sanctions. Inmate rights will be recognized placement in a living area. ☒ ☐ ☐ and responsible inmate behavior will be required at all times. An efficient operating facility, safe working conditions for jail staff, and the security of the inmate population are the primary objectives for the enforcement of jail rules. New inmates will be informed of jail rules at the time of admission. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and Jail rules, programs, and services are posted may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ throughout each facility in the dayrooms, outdoor recreation, and other areas. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation Inmates are required to read, understand, and information to each person, including those with comply with inmate orientation provisions and disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English ☒ ☐ ☐ jail rules. If there are any questions, inmates proficiency (LEP). should ask a member of the jail staff for clarification. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 2900 PREA/LGBTQI Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 1600.6 Orange County Correctional Programs The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which Inmates may send an inmate message slip to facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private Correctional Programs for information on ☒ ☐ ☐ agencies for individual or family social service programs programs. for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 30 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The range and source of such services shall be at the Academic Programs and Classes discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Development Programs and Classes (a) risk and needs assessments; Vocational Education Programs (b) best practices in: Religious and Inspirational programs (1) individual, group or family counseling; Law Library (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; Great Escape Program (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; Criminon Program (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 1604.4 Inmate Voting Procedure The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Inmates who would like to participate in local, incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ state, and Federal elections should contact written policies and procedures whereby the county the Registrar of Voters for information and registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, materials. state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1600.6 Correctional Programs The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility e) Religious & Inspirational Programs shall develop written policies and procedures to provide The county offers religious services in several ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in denominations. These services are offered in religious services, practices, and counseling on a English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Individual voluntary basis. pastoral counseling is also available upon request. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1600.5 Inmate Grievance Procedure (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and The grievance procedure is a formal process Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall for an inmate to address a specific issue or develop written policies and procedures whereby all condition of confinement that personally and incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to directly affects him/her. It provides a positive submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions outlet for the expression of concerns and of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; facilitates their fair and appropriate resolution. classification actions; disciplinary actions; program It also reduces the likelihood that inmates will participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; resort to misconduct as a means of handling and food, clothing, and bedding. their real or perceived problems. In these ☒ ☐ ☐ Such policies and procedures shall include: ways, the grievance procedure improves custody operations. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of grievances dated between December 2022 to May 2023 and determined compliance with this regulation. Grievances were resolved at the lowest level possible and addressed in a timely manner. Appeals were addressed, investigated, and answered by appropriate supervisory staff. (1) a grievance form; Grievance forms are available in all housing ☒ ☐ ☐ locations. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 31 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) instructions for registering and appealing a 1.Inmates may utilize the grievance grievance, including relevant deadlines; procedure regardless of disciplinary status, housing location or classification. 2. Grievance forms are available in all housing locations. 3. Any staff member who receives a verbal or ☒ ☐ ☐ written request for a grievance form shall, as soon as practical, provide one to the requesting inmate. All properly completed grievance forms shall be submitted within 14 calendar days of the alleged incident. (3) a process for submission and handling of Inmates may submit grievances anonymously ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; via a grievances box. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Grievance Resolution appropriate staff level; All grievances will be resolved at the lowest ☒ ☐ ☐ possible level. If the assigned staff member is unable to resolve the issue, the form will be forwarded to the next highest level in the chain of command. (5) appeal to the next level of review; Grievance Appeals In the event an inmate is dissatisfied with the outcome of the actions taken at the initial level, the grievance may be appealed to the ☒ ☐ ☐ next highest level. All appeals must be submitted in accordance with all procedures established for submitting an initial grievance. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Grievance Resolution level of review which acts on the grievance; Grievances that are denied or cannot be ☒ ☐ ☐ resolved will have written reasons for the denial from each level of review which acted upon the grievance. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response The receiving staff member will legibly print within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed his/her name and PID number and enter the a period of 15 calendar days; date/time of submission on the “Received By” line of the grievance form. The staff member will provide the inmate a completed copy and place the original completed and signed form in the area’s grievance box for supervisor review, database upload, and distribution. ☒ ☐ ☐ The sergeant will assign a JI number to each grievance, prior to entering it into the Grievance Database. Once a JI number has been assigned, a copy of the original grievance containing a response will be provided to the inmate. The original copy will be retained by the facility. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 32 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction An inmate may not file a grievance on any within the facility; issue which the Department has no control ☒ ☐ ☐ over, such as: Federal, State, or Local Laws, Judicial Proceedings or Decisions of the Courts, Probation or Parole Actions. (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, (see above) appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct The original grievance with the written regular review of grievances, responses, and response will be forwarded to the facility appeals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Sergeant for review, distribution, and will be filed in administration at the originating facility. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Grievance Procedure Abuse The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the submission of an excessive number of Abuse of the grievance procedure is defined grievances. as the misuse of the process through ☒ ☐ excessive frivolous complaints or continued complaints of previously resolved issues. The Division Commander or his/her designee has final determination of what is considered grievance procedure abuse. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 1600 Orange County Jail Rules 1602 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility 1602.2 Minor Violations administrator shall establish written rules and 1602.3 Major Violations disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated 1602.5 Discipline persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sample of rule Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy violation packets and found they contained should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, pertinent information regarding the violation, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. hearing details, and final disposition. Disciplinary sanctions were justly correlated to the violation. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Inmates are provided with an orientation upon and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing housing which includes inmate rules and units and the booking area or issued to each person discipline. Inmates are required to read, upon booking. understand, and comply with inmate orientation provisions and jail rules. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate rules are posted in all housing areas. While onsite, BSCC staff observed written inmate rules affixed to a wall in the housing areas. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Inmate rules are written and posted in multiple to read English, and for persons with disabilities, languages. provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 33 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 1600 Jail Rules PERSONS 1602 Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Inmate misconduct will be documented in the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff’s Data System and sanctions will be The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following imposed in proportion to the severity of the elements: rule violated. Inmates may utilize the formal appeal process to appeal any disciplinary action against them. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Minor Violations conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as Minor violations may be handled on an access to television, telephones, commissary, or informal or formal basis at the discretion of the lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written deputy. Deputies are encouraged to resolve documentation and supervisory approval. minor incidents on an informal basis. Deputies may: Counsel the offender, Assign up to four (4) hours extra duty with the approval of a sergeant or Watch Commander, Deny the inmate certain privileges, such as ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone or TV for up to five (5) days for each violation (Under no circumstance should a loss of telephone privileges be used to prevent an inmate from making legal calls to his/her attorney), Deny the inmate commissary for up to five (5) consecutive calendar days (not five commissary days). Deputies may not deny the inmate dayroom, visiting, and/or outdoor recreation as a result of a minor jail rule violation. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules Major violations of jail rules will result in a or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive disciplinary hearing. minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in ☒ ☐ ☐ writing by the staff member observing the act and Punishment for major violations of jail rules submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences may consist of one or any combination of the of such violations may include, but are not limited to: following: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. Referred to as the Special Management Unit ☒ ☐ ☐ (SMU) 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary The hearing will be conducted by a supervisor authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to who was not involved or a witness to the impose such consequences. ☒ ☐ ☐ incident. The Deputy(s) and inmate (s) will be interviewed along with any witnesses they wish to call. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 34 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such charges pending against an incarcerated person The inmate will be handed the original copy of shall be acted on with the following provisions and within the Notice of Disciplinary Violation. Deputies specified timeframes: shall note on the notice whether the inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice waived the twenty-four (24) hour delay. of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Disciplinary hearings will take place no sooner hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours than twenty-four (24) hours and no later than after the report has been submitted to the seventy-two (72) hours after the inmate is disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has served their Notice of Disciplinary Violation/ ☒ ☐ ☐ been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing Hearing, unless their twenty-four (24) hours may be postponed or continued for a reasonable are waived by the inmate. time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to The inmate(s) involved in the violation, along appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and with any witnesses, will be temporarily present witnesses and documentary evidence. The segregated until they have been interviewed. incarcerated person shall have access to staff or The hearing will be conducted by a supervisor assistance when they have limited literacy, or the who was not involved or a witness to the issues are complex. ☒ ☐ ☐ incident. The Deputy(s) and inmate(s) will be interviewed along with any witnesses they wish to call. Interpreters will be provided as needed. The inmate shall have access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is illiterate, or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary Final disposition of punishment will be made charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and by the Disciplinary Officer and reviewed by ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility the Division Commander. manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a Inmates shall be advised of the action taken written statement by the fact-finders about the by the Disciplinary Officer by means of an evidence relied on and the reasons for the "Inmate's Advisement of Punishment Report" disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept ☒ ☐ ☐ which is prepared by the Disciplinary Officer. pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. Distribution of the form is as follows: One (1) copy to Inmate Records, Two (2) copies to Classification, One (1) copy to the inmate 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Minor Violation Appeal Procedure: Any supervisor on all disciplinary action. inmate wishing to appeal a minor violation must submit a written request within forty- eight (48) hours of notice of the violation to the appropriate Sergeant. The Sergeant will review the appeal and advise the inmate in writing of his/her decision. ☒ ☐ ☐ b) Major Violation Appeal Procedure: Appeals of punishment may be made in writing in the form of a grievance, an Inmate Message Slip, or a letter to the facility and must be submitted within fourteen (14) days after receiving notice of the discipline imposed. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 35 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility Due to the nature of the violation, an inmate administrator from administratively separating any may be moved to an SMU cell pending his/her incarcerated person from the general population or hearing. Placement of an inmate in SMU program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical pending a disciplinary hearing will not include health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of the loss of any regular privileges such as ☒ ☐ ☐ the person, staff, program, or community is endangered, commissary, public visiting, dayroom, or pending disciplinary action or a review as required by outdoor recreation (Full-Privileges). If an Section 1053 of these regulations. inmate is moved to another housing location, the Classification/Housing Review Form (J- 203) will be completed. (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 1602.5 Discipline Minor The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer Major shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Violations of Law infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of Minor Violations – Counseling, extra duty, discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the denial of privileges such as telephone or following: television, denial of commissary. (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. Major Violations – loss of privileges, loss of (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. good time/work time, removal from work (d) Removal from work details. status, confinement to Special Management (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Unit Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 1602.7 Special Management Unit The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The Disciplinary Sergeant will conduct a prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary review to determine if SMU is still necessary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group for the offender. punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological 1. This review will occur every 7 days that the degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate is housed in SMU. 2. The Sergeant will interview the inmate, Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: consult with Mental Health staff, and complete (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option the Special Management Unit Review form of last resort and as a response to the most serious and and forward the form to the Watch threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and Commander. The Watch Commander will with the least restrictive conditions possible. review and sign the form the same day. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for The Disciplinary Sergeant will conduct a 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the review to determine if SMU is still necessary facility manager before the disciplinary separation for the offender. This review will occur every 7 status is continued. This review shall include a days that the inmate is housed in SMU. consultation with health care staff. Such reviews ☒ ☐ ☐ shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter After an inmate has completed thirty (30) until the disciplinary status has ended. This review consecutive days in SMU, there shall be a shall be documented. review by the Division Commander before the SMU status is continued. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 36 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have SMU cells may also be used as alternative the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title housing (i.e. medical quarantine, facility 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be safety and security, other appropriate issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles circumstances) after receiving approval from 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be the Watch Commander. deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or If CHS staff believe that the inmate is unable medical staff determine that an individual has to control his/her behavior or is unable to serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, understand the consequences of his/her they shall be removed from disciplinary separation ☒ ☐ ☐ behavior due to a disability or mental health immediately upon this determination. condition, the inmate will not be housed in the SMU and this will be documented in the disposition of punishment. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated Discipline by Inmates person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the 1. No inmate may inflict punishment upon right of punishment over any other incarcerated person another inmate. or group of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. "Kangaroo Court" (mock courts set up by inmates) and/or "sanitation committees" Note: PC § 4019.5. (inmates set up to enforce sanitation rules) are illegal in any California jail. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Safety cells (medical restraint) will not be Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ used as a form of punishment. disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the 1602.8 Personal Hygiene Articles in SMU implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these All inmates shall be issued a welfare pack regulations. upon placement into SMU. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Under no circumstances will an inmate be ☒ ☐ ☐ denied food as a means of punishment. (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Correspondence privileges shall not be except in cases where the incarcerated person has withheld except in cases where the inmate violated correspondence regulations, in which case has violated correspondence regulations, in correspondence may be suspended for no longer than ☒ ☐ ☐ which case correspondence may be 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility suspended for no longer than seventy-two manager. (72) hours without the review and approval of the Division Commander. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel Telephone use will be made available on be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ request to contact an attorney, the courts, or for personal emergencies. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS One copy of the completed Special Management Unit Review form will be Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept provided to the inmate and one copy will be ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This stored in the inmate’s records jacket. All requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule records are stored in the agency’s JMS violation reports and report of the disposition of each. system. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 37 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 2108.1 Screening Process DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING A Correctional Health Services (CHS) staff (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the member will make inquiries into the arrestees: facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Current illness and health problems, including develop a written plan to address the identification, dental problems, communicable diseases, treatment, control and follow-up management of medications taken and special health tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The requirements, use of alcohol and other drugs, ☒ ☐ ☐ plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, past and present treatment or hospitalization identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical for mental illness or suicide. evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority 2110.3 Communicable Diseases Reporting shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be 2110.3 Communicable Diseases Reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical 2110 Medical Legal Reporting and Records ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; 2110.1 Informed Consent (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated The informed consent of the inmate shall be persons and custody staff; required for all examinations, treatments, and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures governed by informed consent standards in the community. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the 2110.2 Communicable Disease Exposure presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of exposure to others; All employees and volunteers exposed to a person diagnosed with a communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ disease shall be evaluated, counseled, and offered appropriate prophylactic treatment by HCA/Employee Health Services or another treatment facility. (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; 2110.4 Medical Records At no time will any inmate or other unauthorized persons be allowed access to inmate medical records. The files will be kept ☒ ☐ ☐ separated from the inmate's confinement record, including after the time they are released. All access to inmate medical files will be controlled and regulated by the Custodian of Records. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 38 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, For inmates diagnosed with a communicable medical needs, and safety of the affected disease and refusing appropriate treatment, incarcerated persons; medical quarantine authorized by the treating physician shall be used. Treatment, other ☒ ☐ ☐ than in an emergency situation, shall not be forced by any CHS staff member. For such cases, a court order for treatment may be sought by the Medical Director after consultation with the Sheriff. (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person The informed consent of the inmate shall be that address the limits of confidentiality; and, required for all examinations, treatments, and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures governed by informed consent standards in the community. (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Employee who believes they have been possible exposure of custody staff to a exposed to communicable disease will report ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. possible exposure to their Supervisor immediately. 1211 SICK CALL 2106 Sick Call/Hospital Referrals The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Inmates with non-emergency health care authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, complaints will be seen by the appropriate which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ health care professional during scheduled or provision made that any incarcerated person sick call hours. requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. Sick call is conducted daily between 0700 – 2000 hours. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 2306 Meal Service 2306.2 Meals In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall Inmates will be provided with three meals per be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one day, served at regular times during each of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food twenty-four (24) hour period. At least one ☒ ☐ ☐ must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 meal will include hot food. Meals will be hours pass between evening and morning meals. served approximately at 0430, 1100, and Additionally, supplemental food must be served to 1600 hours. people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible Interviews conducted onsite confirmed meal physician. times occur as stated in agency policy. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the 1604.1 Inmate Rights actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ A minimum of fifteen (15) minutes shall be prescribed additional time. allowed for the actual consumption of each meal. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Late courts will be fed upon their return to the may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall facility with a sack lunch unless the serving be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ line is still open. medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 39 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles, and Linen Supplies The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but All inmates will be provided clothing that Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities meets sanitation and safety requirements and shall include, but not be limited to: is properly fitted, climatically suitable, and ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate to meet the needs of the situation. (a) Clean socks and footwear; 1600.2 Orange County Rules Clothing issue: two pairs of underwear, t-shirt, socks, jumpsuit/pants/shirt, shoes, bra, sweatshirt (b) Clean outergarments; and, During the onsite inspection, clothing ☒ ☐ ☐ appeared clean and free of holes or tears. (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may All new inmates who will be remaining in be substituted for the institutional undergarments and custody will be required to shower and footwear specified in this regulation. This option exchange their personal clothing for jail-issue ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary clothing. responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Inmates whose gender identity at time of free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ classification differs from their gender Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more assigned at birth shall be permitted to wear compatible with their gender identity and gender clothing items of the gender with which they expression. identify, as clothing room supply permits. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 40 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 2404.3 Pest control CLOTHING The Jail Operations Vermin and Pest Control There shall be written policies and procedures Program will be monitored by the Division developed by the facility administrator to control Commander’s designee. Regular contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated preventative programs will be conducted to people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be control pests. Only licensed services will be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so utilized under a contract administered by the as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. County Procurement Division. b) Employees are required to report, in memorandum form, any observation of insects, rodents, or vermin anywhere in the facilities. The Operations Sergeant will take necessary corrective action ☒ ☐ ☐ (i.e., a service call to the contracted service provider). 2404.4 Special Handling of Pediculosis (crab) Cases The infested inmate will gather all clothing and bedding and bring it to the Guard Station Vestibule area. The housing Deputy will give the inmate a hot water-soluble bag and a large white plastic bag. The inmate will place all clothing and bedding into the hot water- soluble bag. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles and Linen Supplies There shall be written policies and procedures 2408.1 New Inmates developed by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall Inmates who do not have any funds will be be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and provided with basic hygiene articles including tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, and a razor. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Two times per week, inmates can purchase a ☒ ☐ ☐ supply themself with the following personal care items, variety of commissary items (e.g., deodorant, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shampoo, etc.). shall be issued: On the day of inspection, the agency did not have panty liners to provide as requested; therefore, they were noncompliant with this regulation. Immediately following the inspection, agency staff ordered panty liners. (a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 2408.1 New Inmates hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall ☒ ☐ ☐ not be required to share any personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 41 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. 2408.2 Hygiene Equipment Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Inmate Barber Shop Hair Care Services shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Electric clippers: Deputies will direct inmate between individual uses by the method prescribed by the barbers to disinfect electric clippers in the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections barber shop between use by: (1) removing all 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of foreign matter; and (2) Disinfecting with a Regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ 100% solution of Barbicide or any EPA- registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal properties used according to manufacturer’s instructions. The disinfectant solution used shall remain covered at all times and be changed at least once per week or whenever visibly cloudy or dirty. 1266 SHOWERING 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules 2007 Shower Call There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers are available during dayroom hours. showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Inmates are expected to shower at least every prohibited from showering at least every other day other day. following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2408.2 Hygiene Equipment Inmate Barber Shop Hair Care Services (a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ When requested, any inmate can obtain hair care services once per month. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 1602.8 Personal Hygiene Articles in Special identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Management Unit allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at least once a month. The facility administrator may ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates will not be permitted to keep a suspend this requirement in relation to people who are shaving razor in their cell, however, they will considered to be a danger to themselves or others. be permitted to shave daily unless otherwise ordered by the facility administrator. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a Deputies will ensure all hair care equipment is method approved by the State Board of Barbering and properly disinfected, returned, and stored in a Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ clean, covered container marked “disinfected” Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of within the inmate barber shop. Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles and Linen Supplies The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who All inmates will be supplied with bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be linens sufficient to provide comfortable, limited to: sanitary, and safe conditions during their (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the period of confinement. requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 42 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 2400 Sanitation and Maintenance MAINTENANCE Facility Housekeeping The facility administrator shall develop written policies A regular schedule of housekeeping will be and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable performed to maintain an acceptable level of level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the cleanliness throughout the facility. facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and 2400.2 Inmate Housekeeping correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Inmates and inmate workers at the direction of the CSA will conduct sanitation activities in security housing and operations areas. 2406 Facility Maintenance and Repairs Facility repair requests will be expedited and completed in a timely manner. This will ensure that the good order of the facility is maintained. Responsibility for all ☒ ☐ ☐ maintenance in Jail Operations rests with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner/Facility Operations (OCSC/FO) staff 2406.2 Building Maintenance Requests All employees shall report any building maintenance or repair problems as soon as possible, preferably within one day of noticing the problem. OCSC/FO provides building maintenance services. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of maintenance requests and conducted staff interviews during the onsite inspection. Requests are submitted to the Projects Unit and then addressed by maintenance. CSAs escort incarcerated workers around the facility to clean regularly. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, The facilities do not have medical care Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized housing; however, the facility is cleaned by ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the incarcerated workers and CSA cleans health authority. security areas. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 43 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility. If yes, the following sections, including those ☐ ☐ ☒ summarized in Title 15, Article 8, apply (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1. 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in ☐ ☐ ☒ which they have contact with adult prisoners. Note: Reference WIC § 208. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. ☐ ☐ ☒ In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☐ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 44 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 45 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 46 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 3490 Orange IRC PRO 23-24 Page 47 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS- BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 3490 FACILITY: Intake Release Center TYPE: II RC: 821 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Notes: There are two showers located in this area, one each for males and females. H1 Holding 1980 1 - (8) (8) 10.0' X 10.6' 1 - 1 1 - H2 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 5.4' X 10.5' 1 - 1 1 - H3 Holding 1980 1 - (16) (16) 7.3' X 14.5' 1 - 1 1 - H4 - 1980 1 - - - 10.5' X 18.5' - - - - - Notes: Holding Cells 3 and 4 are adjoining with a pass-through door left open due to H4 not having facilities. H5 Holding 1980 1 - (10) (10) 8.1' X 13.9' 1 - 1 1 - H6 Holding 1980 1 - (7) (7) 13.3' X 7.7' 1 - 1 1 - H7 Holding 1980 1 - (6) (6) 12.8' X 8.3' 1 - 1 1 - H8 Holding 1980 1 - (7) (7) 13.9' X 8.3' 1 - 1 1 - Medical Area – Safety, Detoxification, and Medical/Mental Health Observation Cells Notes: R01 and R02 were Detoxification Cells converted into office space (removed from the table). R03 Detox 1980 1 - (3) (3) 6.0' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - R04 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 6.0' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: R04 was a Detoxification Cell converted to a Holding Cell, the padding on the floor was removed, there is no seating. R05 Detox 1980 1 - (3) (3) 8.7' X 7.5' 1 - 1 1 - R06 Med. 1980 1 - (2) (2) 6.0' X 12.1' 1 - 1 1 - Obs. Notes: R06 was a Detoxification Cell converted to Medical/Mental Health Observation, there is no seating S-2 Medical 1980 1 6 (6) (6) 17.6' X 19.4' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: This area is closed and not in use. S-1 Multiple 1980 1 6 6 6 18.3' X 19.4' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Agency requested this area rated for emergency use; it is currently closed. 1980 Standard - Multiple Occupancy Cell. R09 Safety 1980 1 - (1) (1) 7.4' X 7.9' 1 - - - - R10 Safety 1980 1 - (1) (1) 7.4' X 7.9' 1 - - - - R11 Med 1980 1 - - - 7.5' X 12.0' - - - - - Obs Notes: R06 was a Detoxification Cell converted to Medical/Mental Health Observation, there is no seating R12 Safety 1980 1 - (1) (1) 7.4' X 7.8' 1 - - - - R13 Med 1980 1 - (1) (1) 11.6' X 7.9' 1 - 1 1 - Obs Notes: R13 was a Detoxification Cell converted to Medical/Mental Health Observation, there is no seating. R14 Med 1980 1 - (4) (4) 7.5' X 12.0' 1 - 1 1 - Obs Notes: R14 was a Detoxification Cell converted to Medical/Mental Health Observation, there is no seating. R15 Med 1980 1 - (4) (4) 7.6' X 12.0' 1 - 1 1 - Obs Notes: R15 was a Detoxification Cell converted to Medical/Mental Health Observation, there is no seating. R16 Safety 1980 1 - (1) (1) 8.0' X 7.8' 1 - - - - Male ID *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. 3490 Orange IRC LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S PM1 Holding 1980 1 - (14) (14) 18.8' X 12.1' 1 - 2 2 - PM2 Holding 1980 1 - (12) (12) 9.8' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - PM3 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 12.2' x 5.8' 1 - 1 1 - PM4 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 12.2' x 5.8' 1 - 1 1 - PM5 Holding 1980 1 - (15) (15) 21.4' x 12.1' 1 - 1 1 - PM6 Holding 1980 1 - (7) (7) 8.0' X 13.1' 1 - 1 1 - PM7 Holding 1980 1 - (8) (8) 7.5' X 13.0' 1 - 1 1 - PM8 Holding 1980 1 - (8) (8) 8.0' X 13.0' 1 - 1 1 - PM9 Holding 1980 1 - (16) (16) 21.4' X 12.1' 2 - 2 2 - PM10 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 6.4' X 12.1' 1 - 1 1 - PM11 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 5.7' X 12.1' 1 - 1 1 - PM12 Holding 1980 1 - (15) (15) 16.0' X 12.1' 2 - 2 2 - PM13 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 6.7' X 12.1' 1 - 1 1 - PM14 Holding 1980 1 - (13) (13) 9.1' X 15.4' 1 - 1 1 - PM15 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 6.4' X 11.4' 1 - 1 1 - PM16 Holding 1980 1 - (16) (16) 17.7' X 15.4' 2 - 2 2 - PM17 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 5.8' X 11.3' 1 - 1 1 - PM18 Holding 1980 1 - (16) (16) 18.0' X 15.4' 2 - 2 2 - PM19 Holding 1980 1 - (12) (12) 11.0' X 11.4' 1 - 1 1 - PM20 Holding 1980 1 - (12) (12) 11.4' X 11.1' 1 - 1 1 - PM21 Holding 1980 1 - (16) (16) 18.1' X 15.4' 1 - 1 1 - PM22 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 6.3' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 - PM23 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 5.4' X 11.4' 1 - 1 1 - PM24 Holding 1980 1 - (16) (16) 20.5' X 15.4' 1 - 1 1 - PM25 Holding 1980 1 - (11) (11) 15.1' X 9.6' 1 - 1 1 - Female ID PF1 Holding 1980 1 - (2) (2) 8.2' X 8.2' 1 - 1 1 - PF2 Holding 1980 1 - (7) (7) 9.9' X 8.2' 1 - 1 1 - PF3 Holding 1980 1 - (5) (5) 9.9' X 8.2' 1 - 1 1 - PF4 Holding 1980 1 - (13) (13) 15.0' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - PF5 Holding 1980 1 - (11) (11) 8.0' X 15.3' 1 - 1 1 - PF6 Holding 1980 1 - (16) (16) 15.3' X 15.2' 2 - 2 2 - PF7 Holding 1980 1 - (16) (16) 15.0' X 17.9' 2 - 2 2 - PF8 Holding 1980 1 - (10) (10) 9.9' X 13.0' 1 - 1 1 - Court Transfer – Male TM1 Holding 1980 1 - (13) (13) 8.5' X 15.2' 1 - 1 1 - TM2 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 7.2' X 11.8' 1 - 1 1 - TM3 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 5.4' X 11.8' 1 - 1 1 - TM4 Holding 1980 1 - (10) (10) 13.2' X 11.8' 1 - 1 1 - TM5 Holding 1980 1 - (10) (10) 10.9' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - TM6 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 5.4' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - TM7 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 5.7' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - TM8 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 6.0' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - TM9 Holding 1980 1 - (13) (13) 11.5' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - TM10 Holding 1980 1 - (12) (12) 11.5' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - TM11 Holding 1980 1 - (12) (12) 11.5' X 12.2' 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. 3490 Orange IRC LASE 23-24 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S TM12 Holding 1980 1 - (13 (13) 11.6' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - TM13 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 6.0' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - TM14 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 5.3' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - TM15 Holding 1980 1 - (10) (10) 8.9' X 12.3' 1 - 1 1 - TM16 Holding 1980 1 - (13) (13) 10.9' X 12.8' 1 - 1 1 - TM17 Holding 1980 1 - (9) (9) 7.4' X 12.8' 1 - 1 1 - TM18 Holding 1980 1 - (12) (12) 13.8' X 12.7' 1 - 1 1 - TM19 Holding 1980 1 - (7) (7) 8.7' X 12.0' 1 - 1 1 - TM20 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 6.2' X 12.0' 1 - 1 1 - TM21 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 5.8' X 12.0' 1 - 1 1 - TM22 Holding 1980 1 - (11) (11) 10.2' X 12.0' 1 - 1 1 - TM23 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 5.9' X 12.0' 1 - 1 1 - TM24 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 6.1' X 12.0' 1 - 1 1 - TM25 Holding 1980 1 - (7) (7) 10.7' X 10.0' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: TM 23-25 under construction to make ADA upgrades Court Transfer – Female Notes: TF1 was converted to a space for the Body Scanner. TF2 Holding 1980 1 - (6) (6) 7.6' X 8.5' 1 - 1 1 - TF3 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 5.5' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - TF4 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 5.5' X 12.2' 1 - 1 1 - TF5 Holding 1980 1 - (2) (2) 5.4' X 8.6' 1 - 1 1 - TF6 Holding 1980 1 - (6) (6) 12.4' X 8.6' 1 - 1 1 - TF7 Holding 1980 1 - (10) (10) 19.8' X 8.7' 1 - 1 1 - TF8 Holding 1980 1 - (8) (8) 11.5' X 8.6' 1 - 1 1 - TF9 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 5.9' X 11.2' 1 - 1 1 - TF10 Holding 1980 1 - (3) (3) 6.8' X 11.2' 1 - 1 1 - TF11 Holding 1980 1 - (2) (2) 5.4' X 9.5' 1 - 1 1 - TF12 Holding 1980 1 - (2) (2) 5.4' X 9.5' 1 - 1 1 - TF13 Holding 1980 1 - (2) (2) 5.4' X 9.5' 1 - 1 1 - TF14 Holding 1980 1 - (8) (8) 8.9' X 9.5' 1 - 1 1 - FIRST FLOOR Module J (RC 181) Built under the 1980 standard; however, rated capacity determined using less restricted 1994 regulations. Ad. JD 1-5 1980 5 1 1 5 7.0' X 10.4' 1 - 1 1 * Sep. Sector 1: Double 1994 12 2 2 24 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-10,15,16 Sector 1: Double 1994 4 2 2 8 Irregular (78 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 11-14 Notes: Section 1 has 32 seats at tables and 2 showers in the dayroom. Sector 2: 1,7,9- Double 1994 6 2 2 12 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 1 12 Sector 2: 3,5 Double 1994 2 2 2 4 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 1 Sector 2: 2,8 Single 1994 2 1 1 2 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 1 Sector 2: 4,6 Single 1994 2 1 1 2 Irregular (78 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 1 Notes: Section 2 has 20 seats at tables. *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. 3490 Orange IRC LASE 23-24 - 3 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Sector 3 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 1 Sector 3 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 Irregular (78 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 1 Notes: 16 seats at tables, 1 shower, 1 water fountain in the dayroom. Sector 4: Double 1994 6 2 2 12 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 1 1-5,11 Sector 4: 7,9 Double 1994 2 2 2 4 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 1 Sector 4: 6,12 Single 1994 2 1 1 2 7.1’ x 11.5’ 1 - 1 1 1 Sector 4: 8,10 Single 1994 2 1 1 2 Irregular (78 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 1 Notes: 20 seats at tables and 1 shower. Sector 5: 1,7,9- Double 1994 6 2 2 12 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 1 12 Sector 5: 3,5 Double 1994 2 2 2 4 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 1 Sector 5: 2,8 Single 1994 2 1 1 2 7.1’ x 11.5’ 1 - 1 1 1 Sector 5: 4,6 Single 1994 2 1 1 2 Irregular (78 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 1 Notes: 20 seats at tables and 1 shower. Sector 6: Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-2,7,8 Sector 6: 3-6 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 Irregular (78 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 2 Notes: 16 seats at tables. Sector 7: Double 1994 6 2 2 12 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 1 1-5, 11 Sector 7: 7,9 Double 1994 2 2 2 4 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 1 Sector 7: 1994 7.1’ x 11.5’ Single 2 1 1 2 1 - 1 1 1 6, 12 Sector 7: 1994 Single 2 1 1 2 Irregular (78 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 1 8, 10 Notes: 20 seats at tables and 1 shower. Sector 8: Double 1994 12 2 2 24 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 1 1-2,7-16 Sector 8: 3-6 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 Irregular (78 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 1 Notes: 32 seats at tables. SECOND FLOOR Module K – Female housing (RC 165) Notes: There are 14 seats at tables. Pod-designed housing; yard attached. Sector 9: 2, 4-10, Double 1994 10 2 2 20 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 15,16 Sector 9: 1994 Double 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 11-14 Sector 9: 3 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 10: 1,2,7- Double 10 2 2 20 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 12, 14,16 1994 Sector 10: 1994 Double 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 3-6 Sector 10: 13 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 11: 2,4- 1994 Double 10 2 2 20 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 10,15,16 *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. 3490 Orange IRC LASE 23-24 - 4 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Sector 11: 11-14 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1994 Sector 11: 3 Single 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 12: 1,2,7- Double 10 2 2 20 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 12,14,16 1994 Sector 12: 1994 Double 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 3-6 Sector 12: 13 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 13: 2,4- 1994 Double 10 1 1 10 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 10,15,16 Sector 13: 11-14 Double 1994 4 1 1 4 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 13: 3 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 14: 1,2,7- Double 10 2 2 20 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 12,14,16 1994 Sector 14: 3-6 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 14: 13 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 K : 1-5 Ad-Sep. 1994 5 1 1 5 7.5’ X 10.1’ 1 - 1 1 2 Module L Dual Use Housing *Module under construction* (RC 112) Notes: There are four negative pressure cells that are nonfunctional. 16 seats at tables in each section. Sector 15 Double 1994 8 2 2 16 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 15 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Sector 15 Double 1994 4 1 1 4 Irregular Sector 16 Single 1994 12 1 1 12 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 16 Single 1994 4 1 1 4 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Sector 17 Single 1994 12 1 1 12 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 17 Single 1994 4 1 1 4 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Sector 18 Single 1994 8 1 1 8 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 18 Single 1994 4 1 1 4 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Sector 18 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 Irregular 1994 Sector 19 Single 12 1 1 12 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 19 Single 1994 4 1 1 4 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Sector 20 Single 1994 12 1 1 12 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 20 Single 1994 4 1 1 4 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Safety Cell: 1,3 Safety 1994 3 - (1) (3) 7.4' X 8.4' 1 - - - Notes: Safety cell #2 is used for storage. Cells are equipped with camera & audio monitoring capabilities. Module M (RC 165) Notes: There are 32 seats at tables. This module is on a tier program. Sector 21: 2,4- Double 1994 10 2 2 20 7.0' X 11.3' 1 - 1 1 2 10,15,16 Sector 21: 11-14 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 21: 3 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 22: 1,2,7- Double 10 2 20 7.0' X 11.3' 1 - 1 1 2 12,14,16 1994 2 Sector 22: Double 1994 2 4 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 3-6 *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. 3490 Orange IRC LASE 23-24 - 5 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Sector 22: 13 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 23: 2,4- Double 1994 2 10 2 20 7.0' X 11.3' 1 - 1 1 2 10,15,16 Sector 23: 11-14 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Sector 23: 3 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 24: Single 1994 7 1 7 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1,7,9,10,11,12,14 1 Sector 24: 2,8,16 Double 1994 3 2 2 6 7.7' X 11.3' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 24: 3,5 Single 1994 2 1 1 2 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 24: 4,6 Double 1994 2 2 2 4 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 24: 13 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 25: 2,4- Double 1994 2 10 2 20 7.0' X 11.3' 1 - 1 1 2 10,15,16 Sector 25: 11-14 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 25: 3 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 26: 1,2,7- 10 2 20 7.0' X 11.3' 1 - 1 1 2 12,14,16 Double 1994 2 Sector 26: Double 1994 2 4 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 3-6 Sec 26: 13 Single 1994 1 1 1 1 7.7’ x 11.3’ 1 - 1 1 2 Module N (RC 192) Notes: Female housing. There are 32 seats at tables. This module is on a tier program. Section 27 Double 1994 12 2 2 24 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Section 27 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Section 28 Double 1994 12 2 2 24 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Section 28 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Section 29 Double 1994 12 2 2 24 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Section 29 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Section 30 Double 1994 12 2 2 24 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Section 30 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Section 31 Double 1994 12 2 2 24 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Section 31 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Section 32 Double 1994 12 2 2 24 7.1' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Section 32 Double 1994 4 2 2 8 7.6' X 11.5' 1 - 1 1 Administrative Separation or Special Housing Notes: There is 1 shower in the hallway. This housing is not being used. North Ad Sep Single 1980 8 1 1 (8) 7.5' X 10.1' 1 - 1 1 1 South Ad Sep Single 1980 6 1 1 (6) 7.5' X 10.1' 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. 3490 Orange IRC LASE 23-24 - 6 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91 BSCC Code: 3490 FACILITY NAME: Intake Release Center FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1980 1994 OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cell or Room (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. Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 60 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain toilet ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 w/ controls 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 3490 Orange IRC PHY 23-24 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain a minimum of 70 square feet of floor area ☒ ☐ ☐ (Type II) Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a bunk, desk, and seat. ☒ ☐ ☐ Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) S-1 in the Holding Cell area, agency Maximum capacity of eight people ☒ ☐ ☐ requested rated for emergency housing, currently closed. Contain a minimum of 100 square feet with a minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ ceiling height of 8 feet Contain a toilet separate from a wash basin & drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain 35 square feet of floor area per person ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide bunks and personal item storage ☒ ☐ ☐ Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) No cells of this type; remainder of the ☐ ☐ ☒ regulation deleted. Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 1994 Regulations Single cells double-bunked and rated under ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of two inmates 1994 regulations. Contain a minimum of 70 square feet in Type II ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ Dormitories (2.8) No cells of this type; remainder of the ☐ ☐ ☒ regulation deleted from the checklist. Dayrooms (2.9) ☒ ☐ ☐ 35 square feet of floor area per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum number of occupants 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. Shower (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available on a ratio of 1:16 Lighting (3.6) Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is ☒ ☐ ☐ sufficient to allow good supervision. 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 (2.10) ☒ ☐ ☐ An outdoor exercise area or areas. At least one exercise area not less than 900 square ☒ ☐ ☐ feet. 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 program 3490 Orange IRC PHY 23-24 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Medical Examination Room – Type I, II and III There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped ☒ ☐ ☐ medical examination room in facilities housing 25 or more. Lockable storage for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐ In the security area and for both female and male ☒ ☐ ☐ No less than 100 sq ft, no side less than 7 feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide running water ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 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 (2.22) There is no audio monitoring system in the There must be an audio monitoring system capable of intake holding cells. ☐ ☒ ☐ alerting staff in a central control point so they may respond to emergencies. Video monitoring systems, should be used to monitor ☒ ☐ ☐ corridors, main entries or exits, program/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. Barber/beauty shop (2.15) ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide space and suitable equipment. Canteen (2.16) Commissary is an off-site function. Type II, III, IV facilities, there shall be provision made ☒ ☐ ☐ to purchase items. An area shall be provided for the secure storage of stock for canteen items. Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) Type I and II facilities shall include attorney interview ☒ ☐ ☐ areas which provide for confidential consultation. 3490 Orange IRC PHY 23-24 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3500 FACILITY NAME: Central Women’s Jail FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Nathan Wilson, Deputy Gabriel Rodrigues, Correctional Health Services Program Manager Kerri Gardner FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations during the (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code 22/23 compliance monitoring cycle. Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 216 Staffing Levels 3002, 4000, 5000, 6001, 7000 Housing A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Operations, Staffing/Responsibilities each local detention facility to ensure the implementation 7201 Community Work Program ☒ ☐ ☐ and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Agency policy outlines staffing needs for each individual facility with fixed post positions and response assignment responsibilities. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 1802 Response Procedures least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local Policy details events and required response detention facility who shall be immediately available and from facility personnel. accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. 3000 Intake Release Center ☒ ☐ ☐ 3002 Housing Operations 3002.1 Staffing/Responsibilities The facilities have mandatory staffing positions in areas including guard stations, housing guard stations, and housing modules Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 1802 Response Procedures would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Policy details events and required response from facility personnel. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there BSCC staff reviewed staffing rosters and shall be at least one female employee who shall be there are female staff every shift for immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC reviewed a random sampling of facility personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator documents and determined the agency was shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the able to operate, implement programs, and personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such conduct daily activities in compliance with this a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation. time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Department Policy 902 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement Custody Operations Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that 1716 Safety Checks include, but are not limited to, the following: 1716.2 Conducting Safety Checks 1716.3 Frequency of Safety Checks 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 902 Safety Checks being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held A safety check is a direct visual observation and housed in the facility. performed at both random and scheduled intervals of each inmate located in an area of ☒ ☐ ☐ responsibility. The purpose of conducting safety checks is to ensure there are no inmates displaying any obvious signs of distress requiring assistance, maintain the safety and welfare of each inmate, and ensure the security of our facilities. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Per agency policy, some areas of the facility between safety checks. require thirty-minute checks; for all other areas, each check must begin within sixty minutes of the beginning time of the last check. BSCC staff reviewed several safety check ☒ ☐ ☐ logs from September 2023 and determined the agency in compliance with this regulation. Staff documented the date/time of the check, the person conducting the check, and the area. Agency staff conducted safety checks within 60 minutes of the previous and at random and varied intervals. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 2104.3 Safety Cell cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as 1800.3 Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 902.6 Frequency of The Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility staff conducted safety checks are random and varied intervals for compliance with this regulation. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 1716.4 Documentation of Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: Every safety check will be documented in the most appropriate documentation log, (e.g., guard station log, module log, area log, or door log). The entry will include the name(s) of the personnel who conducted the safety ☒ ☐ ☐ check and the actual starting and ending times of each check. In areas where there are multiple ways to conduct a proper safety check as detailed in CCOM Section 1716.2 – Conducting Safety Checks, the entry will also include the location from where the check was conducted. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Each sergeant will check the logs in their area reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or of responsibility to verify staff are properly facility manager, including methods of mitigating documenting safety checks. A notation will be patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely made in the log with the sergeant’s name and completion of, safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ time the log was checked. BSCC staff reviewed supervisor log reviews, which included safety check quality audits, for compliance with this regulation. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All personnel are trained in fire and life safety. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least Sworn staff trained in fire and life safety staff one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility in various positions 24/7. procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Orange County Custody and Court Operations Manual (CCOM) Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Last updated May 01, 2023 manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all Orange County Sheriff’s Department Policy applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Manual comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Lexipol, last updated April 20, 2023 ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. Policy review and revision is ongoing and occurs more frequently than once per year. Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 200 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ 200.11 Commands and Divisions (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 1701.3 Monthly Formal Inspections administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeants and Watch Commanders are to conduct formal inspections of the facility during their assigned shifts. (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 300 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes 300.4.3 Restrictions on the Use of Carotid ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Restraint Hold holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, 306 Hobble Restraint including the restraint of pregnant persons as 1800 Restraints and Emergency Response referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800.1 Security Restraints (d) Pregnant Inmates 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 3000 Intake Release Center received persons for release. Processing Citation and Release, ☒ ☐ ☐ Misdemeanor Street Arrests, Book and Release (6) Security and control including physical counts 1701.4 Annual Security Inspection and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, contraband control, and key control. The Division Commander shall review both Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, internal and external security measures at review, evaluate, and make a record of security least annually. measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility 1704 Key Control including security measures specific to prevention of 1710 Inspections, Searches, and Contraband sexual abuse and sexual harassment. 1719 Inmates Counts BSCC staff reviewed the 2023 annual security review of the Central Women’s Facility. The ☐ ☒ ☐ memo noted improvements and upgrades to the facility security cameras for the overall safety of incarcerated people and staff. The agency explained their security review did not include measures specific to the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment; however, the agency conducts reviews following reported PREA incidents. BSCC staff discussed technical assistance and best practices. Immediately following the inspection, the agency added the component of sexual abuse and sexual harassment to the annual security review and evaluation. (7) Emergency procedures include: 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 1204.8 Escape Risk hostages; 1802.2 Response Procedures/Riot ☒ ☐ ☐ 2608 Bomb Threat 2612 Hostage Plan (C) mass arrests; 323 Mobile Field Force ☒ ☐ ☐ 323.4 Mass arrest/processing (D) natural disasters; 2604 Earthquake Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 2606 Flood Procedures (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 4014 Emergency Systems and Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Equipment Locations (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 5004-5006 Control of Weapons and Security ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. 2104 Mental Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 11004.3 Suicide Prevention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 1200 Classification and Population ☒ ☐ ☐ Management 1202.2 Specialty Housing 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 2900 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and sexual harassment. The Orange County Sheriff's Department has zero tolerance for all forms of sexual abuse, conduct, and assault. This includes sexual harassment between staff, volunteers, ☒ ☐ ☐ contractors, visitors, and inmates. All allegations of sexual conduct will be investigated. The department will impose appropriate disciplinary sanctions and initiate criminal charges against individuals committing sexual assault/rape. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch respond to retaliation against any staff or person ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander Duties after reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for 3000 Intake Release Center incarcerated persons. Processing Citation and Release, ☒ ☐ ☐ Misdemeanor Street Arrests, Book, and Release (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Commander Duties limited to, the following: 2900.8 Inmate Reporting (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated harassment verbally or in writing to any staff persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and member. Inmates will have at least one way sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of to report harassment or abuse to a public or ☒ ☐ ☐ responsibilities that may have contributed to such private entity or office that is not part of the incidents, department and is able to receive and immediately forward inmate reports of sexual harassment and sexual abuse to department officials, allowing the detainee to remain anonymous upon request. A designated District Attorney Investigator will be assigned as a third party for independent reporting. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Each Facility will maintain a 24-hour message family, community members, and other interested line for anonymously reporting PREA third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ incidents. harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Department Policy 903 Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The Correctional Mental Health Program is prevention program developed by the facility designed to screen, evaluate, and treat administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health inmates with mental health disorders/ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, ☒ ☐ ☐ identifiers and/or inmates with an elevated and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons risk of self-harm, and provide them with who present a suicide risk. additional health resources in order to provide The program shall include the following: necessary on-site mental health treatment during their incarceration. (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 903.2 Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel. (a) Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Training 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 2108 Intake Screening intake and prior to housing assignment. At the time of booking or admission to any jail facility, Correctional Health Services (CHS) will perform a health screening procedure on the inmate. Special attention shall be given to any inmate or new bookings that have been identified as a suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 903.2 Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Intake If an inmate or new booking is believed to be a suicide risk or has an elevated risk for self- harm, deputies will immediately refer the inmate to CHS for evaluation. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Classification staff and CHS staff shall situations, including placement in restrictive housing, coordinate the necessary CHS following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in accommodations, restrictions, and housing classification. requirements for inmates by the use of the Correctional Health Services Inmate Health and Disability Notification Form. ☒ ☐ ☐ Suicide prevention screening will take place for known at-risk inmates during special situations which may include a change in classification to a higher security classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among If an inmate or new booking is believed to be arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, a suicide risk or has an elevated risk for self- ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to harm, deputies will immediately refer the suicide risk. inmate to CHS for evaluation. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Housing assignments for people at risk of suicide that balance safety and environment. The least suicide will be based on safety and restrictive environment should be considered. ☒ ☐ ☐ environment and will follow the standards in CCOM Policy 1200 while collaborating with recommendations of CHS. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Staff will stay vigilant to common risk factors and identifiers of inmates who present an ☒ ☐ ☐ elevated risk for self-harm or suicide when conducting safety checks and during daily inmate interactions. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 2614 Emergency Response to Suicides or procedures. Serious Injury ☒ ☐ ☐ 2614.2 Discovered Suicide/Attempt Suicide/ Serious Injury (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 2618 Department Commander Notifications ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 903.8 Suicide Prevention Review Board attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective The Suicide Prevention Review Board action plan to address deficiencies identified in the (SPRB) will review suicide prevention administrative review. practices, suicides, and attempted suicides to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. The goal is to provide assistance to custody, medical, and mental health staff in their effort to implement proactive measures to prevent high-risk inmates from attempting or committing suicide by analyzing administrative, procedural, and ☒ ☐ ☐ best practices for preventing future incidents, as well as ensure corrective action measures are implemented if warranted. Following its review, the team will identify necessary corrective actions, if any. When necessary corrective actions are identified, a written corrective action plan will be prepared and approved by the team. After approval by the team, the corrective action plan will be submitted to the Assistant Sheriff of Custody Operations Command and the Chief of Correctional Health Services. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 903.7 Mental Health Transfers Any inmate whose condition is beyond the range of services available at a facility may be temporarily transferred to another OC jail facility or an outside mental health facility for ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment. The Sheriff's Department has delegated its authority to Correctional Health Services (CHS) to transfer inmates to a mental health facility. CHS will make that determination under supervision of a fully licensed psychiatrist who is a member of the CHS staff. (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 903.3 Mental Health Referrals from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ As determined by CHS, a mental health screening will take place following a court hearing. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures 2602.1 Fire Prevention Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire prevention will be the responsibility of all having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Custody Operations employees. 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 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Designated members of the local fire Regulations Section 1029); department will conduct annual fire safety inspections of each facility. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; Each facility’s Fire/Life Safety Deputy will conduct monthly inspections of all fire safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers and Scott Air Packs). The Fire/Life Safety Deputy will ensure that all equipment is in working order ☒ ☐ ☐ and properly serviced or replaced. These inspections will be documented on monthly inspection records and maintained in the Fire/Life/Safety Deputy’s office. BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire prevention logs dated October 2021 – October 2023 for compliance with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires inspections at least once every two years; Designated members of the local fire department will conduct annual fire safety inspections of each facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Orange County Fire Authority conducted a Fire & Life Safety Inspection on May 30, 2023, and determined there were no violations for compliance with this regulation. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 3016 IRC Evacuation Procedure 4013 CMJ Evacuation Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 5014 CWJ Evacuation procedure 7052 Theo Lacy Evacuation Procedure (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ In the event of an evacuation, inmates would be relocated for safe emergency housing at an alternate OCSD facility. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1200 Classification and Population Management Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics accounting system which reflects the Classification and population management monthly average daily population of sentenced and non- fosters an environment that prioritizes the sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. health, safety, and security of all inmates. It is achieved through the creation, utilization, and periodic review of objective classification and housing plans. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1719.1 Inmate Counts 1719.2 Types of Counts An ITRAC count is conducted using an electronic handheld device to scan barcodes on inmates’ identification cards. BSCC reviewed a population report from the day of inspection. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 1103.4 Jail Profile Survey applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1041 RECORDS 2500 Inmate Records, Intake Booking Process (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for Complete booking information will be the maintenance of individual records for each recorded by Inmate Records personnel on incarcerated person which shall include, but not be every arrestee admitted to the custody of the limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, Sheriff, in order to comply with all legal commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary mandates. File setup and form generation will actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible be initiated and coordinated in the Inmate physician and staff response, and non-medical Records Office to centralize the records information regarding disabilities and other limitations. function. 2502 Security/Confidentiality of Inmate Records Inmate records will be considered confidential. 2502.1 Inmate Records Intake booking information is recorded for every person admitted to the custody of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff and provides for positive identification of the person being admitted. 2502.6 Inmate Classification Classification records may contain: Classification and reclassification documents, reports of incidents/crimes committed in custody, medical and mental health information. 2508.3 Records Retention Upon release from custody, the inmate’s jail file will be retained for three (3) years. The files will be stored in numerical order, by booking number, in a secure area. Three (3) years after the release of the inmate, the entire file will be scanned and then stored on both the server and microfilm. The “hard copy” will be destroyed. 2508.4 Document Retention (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Commander Duties facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its Ensure all relevant data is collected, incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded, and submitted for the annual DOJ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting Survey of Sexual Violence and PREA survey. requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 338 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The purpose of a report is to document and procedures for the maintenance of written records sufficient information to refresh the Member's and reporting of all incidents which result in physical memory and to provide sufficient information harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee for follow-up investigation and successful or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other prosecution. person. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1103.1 Management Reports c) Custody Operations Incident Reports Each facility within Custody Operations will be a part of the Jail Management System (JMS) computerized program of information input, storage, update, and retrieval. Such records shall include the names of the persons 7042.3 Floor Duties involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence. The narrative portion of the report should be complete, concise, and contain all elements and pertinent details of the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of incident reports and found each report had pertinent information, subsequent action of the staff, and the date/time of occurrence for compliance with this regulation. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff To provide the best service to the public, it is assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the the policy of this Department to require all facility manager or designee. reports be complete and accurate. Priority ☒ ☐ ☐ reports shall be submitted at the end of each shift, unless the Department Member receives prior approval from the immediate supervisor. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 340 News Media Relations Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility The ultimate authority and responsibility for shall develop written policies and procedures for the the release of information to the media shall dissemination of information to the public, to other remain with the Sheriff, however, in situations government agencies, and to the news media. The not warranting immediate notice to the Sheriff public and incarcerated persons shall have available for and in situations where the Sheriff has given review the following material: prior approval, Commanders, Department Commanders, and designated Public Information Officer(s) may prepare and release information to the media in accordance with this policy and the applicable ☒ ☐ ☐ law. 1104.1 Public Information Requests Requests from federal, state, and local legislative and executive bodies for information about Custody Operations programs and specific cases will be answered as soon as possible. The Division Commander will inform the Assistant Sheriff of the Custody Operations Command of all such inquiries. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 1104.1 Public Information Requests Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Title 15 California Code of Regulations ☒ ☐ ☐ “Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities” will be available for public and inmate review. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 1104.1 Public Information Requests people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) 1045, Public Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.6 Correctional Programs (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ 1902 Visiting (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ 1900 Mail (5) 1064, Library Service 2000 Services and Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 2010 Legal Books and Library Services (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time 1604.1 Rights ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604.5 Services – Recreation Programs 2006 Recreation (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 1604.5 Inmate Services, Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings Programs (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 2006 Recreation, Dayrooms (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 3010 Attorney, Bondsman, Official and In- ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Visitation (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600 Orientation and Jail Rules (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604 Inmate Services (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604.4 Inmate Voting Procedure (13) 1072, Religious Observance 1604.5 Inmate Services, Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ and Bible Study (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.5 Inmate Grievance Procedure (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602 Discipline (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 1600.4 OC Jail Rules – Violations by Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602 Discipline (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602.5 Discipline (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 2100 Medical and Health Services 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2114 Inmate Death or Serious Illness/Injury 2114.6 Death Review (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health As required by Title 15 of the California Code administrator, shall develop written policy and of Regulations, Section 1046, the Orange procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of ☒ ☐ ☐ County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team Correctional Health Services, and County at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or Counsel will conduct a review of every in- designee, the health administrator, the responsible custody death within 30-days. physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 2114.6 Death Review appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to The purpose of this review is to (1) determine identify issues that require further study. the appropriateness of clinical care; (2) whether changes to the policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; (3) identify issues that require further study; (4) assess and ☒ ☐ ☐ consult with County Counsel about the risk of exposure to liability; (5) identify areas of concern and recommend any necessary remedial actions; and (6) address such other matters as deemed necessary and appropriate by the review team. The review team may seek further review by the County’s Risk Manager, as appropriate. (b) Death of a Minor 2114 Inmate Death or Serious Illness/Injury In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, d) Death of a Minor lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Minors are not held in the jail facilities. ☐ ☐ ☒ the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 1200 Classification and Population Management (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written The primary goal of inmate classification and classification plan designed to properly assign population management is to foster an incarcerated persons to housing units and activities environment that prioritizes the health, safety, according to the categories of gender identity, age, and security of all inmates placed in the criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, custody of the Orange County Sheriff’s physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Department, as well as all staff, contractors, assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or and volunteers. This is achieved through the sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide ☒ ☐ ☐ creation, utilization, and periodic review of for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such objective classification and housing plans, housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the which are hereby set forth within this policy. extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. BSCC reviewed a random sampling of intake classification questionnaires for compliance The written classification plan shall be based on with this regulation. The classification staff objective criteria and include receiving screening took the incarcerated persons’ views of their performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and own safety into consideration when a record of each person's classification level, housing determining appropriate classification levels restrictions, and housing assignments. and housing. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmate classification is defined as the establish and implement a classification system which categorization of inmates by specific factors will include the use of classification officers or a such as criminal history, institutional behavior, classification committee in order to properly assign and safety/security needs, among others. The incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation Classification Plan provides staff with the programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall necessary tools to effectively evaluate and include the use of as much information as is available categorize each inmate against those factors, about and from the incarcerated person and shall ☒ ☐ ☐ in an objective and consistent manner. provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility administrator or designee. Each person may request a review of their classification plan no more often than 30 days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, 2900.7 Screening for Risk of Sexual the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Victimization and Abusiveness and Use of whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Screening Information of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. A The classification screening will consider, at a person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall minimum, the inmate’s physical be given serious consideration. characteristics (build and appearance), age, whether the inmate has a mental, physical, or developmental disability, previous ☒ ☐ ☐ assignment in specialized housing, alleged offense, and criminal history, whether they are perceived to be LGBTI or gender non- conforming, whether they have previously experienced sexual victimization, their own perception of vulnerability, or expressed concerns. A transgender or intersex person’s own view with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2110 Medical Legal Reporting & Records The facility administrator, in cooperation with the For inmates diagnosed with a communicable responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ disease and refusing appropriate treatment, procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical quarantine authorized by the treating medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a physician shall be used. medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 3000.2 Receiving Corridor made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, Correctional Health Services (CHS) Staff such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of personnel will complete the Intake Screening tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or and Triage form on all arrestees. The other special medical problem identified by the health arrestee’s responses to the questions will be ☒ ☐ ☐ authority. The response shall be noted on the medical recorded on the form, which has been screening from. approved by the Facility Health Authority. The screening process will include information about current illnesses and health problems, dental problems, venereal diseases, or infectious diseases. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 3002.20 Correctional Health Services Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Unit The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Correctional Health Services (CHS) LPS unit, procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated in compliance with the Lanterman-Petris- people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Short (LPS) Act, provides additional mental ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral crisis may include telehealth. health housing and treatment for male and female inmates with mental health disorders. Behavioral Health deputies will work alongside CHS staff to promote proper evaluation and treatment for inmates housed in the CHS LPS Unit. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 903.3 Mental Health Referrals readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this If an inmate exhibits signs of self-harming section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or behavior, reveals intent to cause self-inflicted others or appear gravely disabled. physical harm, report(s) suicidal or homicidal ☒ ☐ ☐ ideation, or if staff has been notified of a change in an inmate's risk factors, the deputy/staff Member shall refer the inmate to CHS as soon as practical. Inmates should be seen by CHS within 30 minutes of the time of the referral. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall 903.4 Psychiatric Evaluation be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Correctional Health Services (CHS) is a division of the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA). CHS staff members are ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for providing 24-hour on-site mental health care services to inmates. Correctional Health Services (CHS) will provide 24-hour per day coverage, 7 days per week. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the The inmate shall be separated from other safety of the person in crisis or others. inmates and shall be monitored by CHS staff ☒ ☐ ☐ members until it is determined that the inmate no longer presents a risk of engaging in self- harm. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 1202.4 Administrative Housing (AH) Inmates Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: Title 15, Section 1053 describes (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate “administrative segregation” as separate and housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of secure housing that does not involve any privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of other deprivation of privileges than is ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility necessary to obtain the objective of protecting staff. inmates and staff. Custody Operations defines these types of inmates as Administrative Housing (AH). (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect During the onsite inspection, classification an incarcerated person’s health. staff advised administrative separation housing is not treated differently than other housing units. Additionally, classification staff ☒ ☐ ☐ attempt to program individuals with others of the same classification status if possible. The agency does not utilize disciplinary isolation. (c) Administrative separation may be used for The agency utilizes four levels of incarcerated people who have: administrative housing taking into account all (1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or qualifiers listed in this regulation. promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2)Influenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or ☒ ☐ ☐ affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4)A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff administrative separation to obtain the objective of reviewed classification documentation protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ explaining the necessity of administrative staff. separation housing ensuring the protection of the incarcerated people and facility staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and During the onsite inspection, classification evaluation of the need to continue placement in staff advised administrative separation administrative separation. reviews are incident or housing needs-based ☐ ☒ ☐ and ongoing reviews do not occur; therefore, the agency is noncompliant with this regulation. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 903.6 Safety Cell The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A safety cell is a single occupancy temporary 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who housing unit constructed with padded display behavior which results in the destruction of surfaces and is designed to confine violent property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to inmates to prevent imminent physical harm to self or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others, or destruction of property. This facility has a safety cell; however, it was not used during this inspection cycle. Compliance determined through policy review. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 903.6 Safety Cell responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate The Watch Commander may refer an inmate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to CHS to be evaluated for placement in a to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cell. CHS has primary authority to not be limited to: determine whether an inmate will be placed in a safety cell. If there is a difference in opinion between CHS and the Watch Commander, the decision of CHS controls. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for 1602.5 Discipline punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Safety cells (medical restraint) will not be used as a form of punishment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Continued retention of an inmate in a safety approval of the facility manager or designee, or cell shall be reviewed by CHS at least every 4 responsible health care staff; continued retention shall hours from the time of initial placement. In the be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ event CHS staff is unable to conduct a retention review within any given four-hour period, the Watch Commander shall be responsible to conduct that review. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as A medical assessment within 12 hours of possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement or at the next daily sick call, placement in the safety cell. The person shall be whichever is earlier. (CHS policy is to conduct ☒ ☐ ☐ medically cleared for continued retention, referral to a medical assessment within 60 minutes of advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a placement.) minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health A mental health evaluation within 12 hours of care staff shall obtain a mental health placement. opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Deputies will document their direct visual twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute observation checks of the inmate in the safety lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be cell on an Inmate Personal Safety Monitoring documented. Form. A deputy will conduct a direct visual observation check of each inmate in a safety cell within 15 minutes of the beginning time of ☒ ☐ ☐ the previous direct visual observation check. At least once during each assigned shift, the area sergeant shall review and sign the Inmate Personal Safety Monitoring Form to ensure the checks are being completed in a timely manner. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure 3002.7 Inmate Meals administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates in safety cells will be fed the same meal as other inmates, except when a special diet is ordered by a doctor. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to When an inmate is placed in a safety cell, they retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably will be given a safety gown. designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 3000.5 Booking Loop CHS Observation Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section If an inmate is placed in a CHS Observation 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of cell due to their extreme state of intoxication incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety and are a threat to their own safety or the or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. safety of others, deputies will coordinate with CHS staff at least every six (6) hours to obtain a health evaluation of the inmate. ☐ ☐ ☒ Separate observation cells are maintained for male and female arrestees who are either temporarily uncooperative or physically incapable of being booked (i.e., intoxicated, under the influence). This facility does not have a Sobering Cell. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☐ ☐ ☒ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over If an inmate is placed in a CHS Observation six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody cell, deputies will coordinate with CHS staff at staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒ least every six (6) hours to obtain a health medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these evaluation of the inmate. regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must The CHS nurses who staff the Triage area will receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. do checks of the observation cells on a one- ☐ ☐ ☒ half (1/2) hour basis. These checks are logged in the Medical Observation area. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in Deputies shall perform a safety check within the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every thirty (30) minutes of the beginning of the half hour. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ previous check for all inmates temporarily housed in CHS Observation cells on the booking loop. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2104.5 Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Developmentally Disabled inmates are responsible physician, shall develop written policies and screened by Correctional Health Services procedures for the identification and evaluation, (CHS) to determine if the inmate can follow appropriate classification and housing, protection, and the rules of the jail, comply with deputy’s nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ directives, and avoid conflicts with other developmental disabilities. inmates. Those who cannot be maintained in regular housing will be transferred by CHS to a more appropriate housing location. Support services are available to the developmentally disabled inmate upon his/her release from custody. The health authority or designee shall contact the These services may be provided by the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), confirmed to have a developmental disability for the or a Regional Center located in the inmate’s ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of county of residence. During the intake such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. process, CHS will screen the inmate and contact the Regional Center. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 1800 Restraints and Emergency Response 1800.1 Security Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 1800.3 Restraint Chair responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint This facility did not utilize restraint devices devices. Restraint devices include any devices which during this inspection period. Compliance immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated determined by policy review. ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: 1800.1 Security Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; A) Approved Restraint Devices ☒ ☐ ☐ Handcuffs, handcuff cover restraint system, waist restraint with handcuffs, waist restraint with handcuff cover restraint system, leg restraints, plastic flex cuffs, restraint chair. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment immediate medical/mental health referral; and an automated external defibrillator (AED) ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall be readily available. equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Any inmate in a restraint chair shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ secured separately from all other inmates. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 19 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, f) Hydration and Sanitation An inmate in the restraint chair will be offered water (or other fluids as determined appropriate by CHS) a minimum of every two hours, or more frequently if he/she appears to be dehydrated or in need of fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Without compromise to safety and security, an inmate should be released from the restraint chair and allowed to use the restroom as needed. A sergeant or above will be present any time the inmate is released from the chair. (5) exercising of extremities. g) Range of Motion Opportunities The restrained inmate will be given the opportunity to exercise the range of motion of ☒ ☐ ☐ his/her arms and legs for at least five minutes every hour to meet the standard of providing at least ten minutes every two hours. (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: (1) In no case shall restraints be used for b) Use of Restraints punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints will not be used as a punishment or a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 1800.3 Restraint Chair incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an The restraint chair is designed to provide intent to cause physical harm to self or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ containment of a violent, combative, aggressive, destructive, or self-destructive inmate in a humane, dignified, and non- humiliating manner. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less The restraint chair may only be used when it restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- appears less restrictive alternatives would be escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐ ineffective in preventing the inmate from deemed ineffective. injuring themselves, injuring others, or damaging property. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in The Watch Commander, in collaboration with restraints only with the approval of the facility Correctional Health Services (CHS) medical manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel, will evaluate the placement of an responsible health care staff; continued retention inmate in the restraint chair. shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CHS will assess the inmate’s medical and shall be secured within one hour from the time of mental condition prior to placement in the placement. restraint chair. If CHS is unable to assess the inmate prior to placement in the restraint chair, CHS will assess the inmate’s medical ☒ ☐ ☐ and mental condition within one hour of placement in the restraint chair. The facility watch commander and CHS staff will review the inmate for continued restraint or removal a minimum of every hour. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 20 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within If CHS is unable to assess the inmate prior to four hours of placement. placement in the restraint chair, CHS will ☒ ☐ ☐ assess the inmate’s medical and mental condition within one hour of placement in the restraint chair. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Staff will check the condition of each inmate conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure in a restraint chair by direct visual observation that the restraints are properly employed, and to within fifteen minutes of the beginning time of ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated the previous check. Staff will check the person person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ for any signs of distress and will ensure the While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons restraints remain properly applied to protect shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area the person’s safety and well-being. which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in No inmate will remain in the restraint chair for consultation with responsible health care staff more than four hours. 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 Removal from Restraint Chair the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement. No inmate will remain in the restraint chair for ☒ ☐ ☐ more than four hours. The agency is currently updating their policy to include this regulation. (11) All events and information related to the A video camera will be used to record the placement in restraints shall be documented and inmate being placed and secured in the shall be video recorded unless exigent restraint chair. All additional interactions circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The requiring entry into the cell will also be documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded, including CHS assessments and placement; person authorizing placement; names of evaluations. staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 15003.10 Video Documentation Restraint Chair use 1058.5 AND PREGNANT PERSONS 1800.1 Security Restraints d) Pregnant Inmates The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or An inmate known to be pregnant, or in in recovery after delivery or termination of the recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg by the use of leg restraints, waist restraints, or or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. handcuffs behind the body. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 21 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during A pregnant inmate in labor or presumed to be delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination in labor shall be taken to a hospital for the of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the purpose of giving childbirth and shall be wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for transported in the least restrictive way the safety and security of the incarcerated person, possible. A pregnant inmate shall not be the staff, or the public. shackled to anyone else during transport. ☒ ☐ ☐ An inmate in labor, during delivery, in recovery after delivery, or during recovery after termination of pregnancy shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Staff shall remove the restraints from a who is currently responsible for the medical care of pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical labor, delivery, or while the inmate is in emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery recovery after delivery, when a medical ☒ ☐ ☐ or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently responsible for removal of restraints is medically necessary. the inmate’s medical care determines that the removal of the restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 1604.6 Pregnant Inmate Rights pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Upon confirmation of a pregnancy, CHS shall pregnant people. provide the inmate with an acknowledgment ☒ ☐ ☐ form (Pregnant Inmate Information form) advising them of the rights afforded to them. The signed form shall be placed in the inmate’s health record. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 1500 Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized In the event an incarcerated person refuses to law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel be processed as required by law, the deputy including peace officers, may employ reasonable force will complete and serve the “Inmate Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or Proposition 69 Compliance” form which palm print impressions from individuals who are required advises of his/her legal obligation to provide to provide such samples, specimens or impressions the required specimen. pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of This agency will not use force for DNA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that samples. an objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded The sergeant should attempt to convince the by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to incarcerated person to voluntarily provide the secure voluntary compliance shall be documented sample. ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 22 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written If a judge submits an order of the court authorization of the facility watch commander or directing the Sheriff’s Department to use force designee on duty. The authorization shall include to obtain the sample, the Watch Commander ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was will notify County Counsel immediately and no asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or force will be used. impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell If a judge submits an order of the court extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including directed to the incarcerated person and they audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. refuse, staff will notify a supervisor and video The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ record the refusal. length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 2012 Education 2900.6 Inmate Education - PREA The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an education program for incarcerated persons. When such services are not made available by the 2012 Education appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator shall develop and implement an education program with Education programs are offered in available resources. conjunction with local education agencies (LEA) and are designed to help the incarcerated take advantage of their available time. These programs may include an academically oriented course geared toward ☒ ☐ ☐ the attainment of the California State General Education Development (GED) certificate, as well as continuing education classes such as English as a Second Language (ESL), Job Development Skills, Substance Abuse, and Positive Parenting. Basic Literacy Tutoring and Vocational Computer Business skills are also offered. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational, or both, education of housed people. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be When security permits, any sentenced or pre- established. Modified academic or vocational trial inmate will have the opportunity to enroll opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ in any available education program. practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules Participation will be voluntary. and regulations. 1062 VISITING 1902 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Jail Operations Administration encourages written policies and procedures, which include the inmates to maintain ties with their family and following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ friends through regular visits. Visiting is scheduled to allow such access on a regular basis limited only by staff availability capacity of the designated visitation areas, and the safe operation of the jail facilities. (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: Only one visit is permitted per day, visits last (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility a minimum of 30 minutes. ☒ ☐ ☐ schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 23 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting Visit schedule is available on the agency’s hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made website: https://ocsheriff.gov/commands- available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ ☐ ☐ divisions/custody-operations- command/central-mens-womens- jails/visiting-hours-information (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate The Watch Commander or designee may operational or safety and security concern exists. All deny an approved visitor access to a facility; cancelled visits must be documented. The facility or may terminate or restrict a visit in progress ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled for violations of law, facility policy (such as visits and document such review. stated in C.C.R. Title 15), or for any reason related to a legitimate penological interest (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this A maximum of two adults and two minors are section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ permitted at one time. children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visits will be available 7 days per week visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the between the hours of 0700-1700. ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: In-person barrier, video Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; In-person, video Visitation hours; On-site personal visiting will be conducted Friday through Monday 0800-1700. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Discipline, misconduct, etc. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 24 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1900 Communications, Mail, and Visiting - Inmate Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: Inmates will be permitted to send and receive (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an unlimited correspondence in order to maintain incarcerated person may send or receive; communication with their families, friends, business associates, and government ☒ ☐ ☐ authorities, except when there is reasonable cause to justify limitations for reasons of public safety or facility order, security, or to stop a state or federal crime. There are no limits placed on the number of letters an inmate may send or receive. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be All incoming mail will be screened by read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ mailroom Correctional Services Assistants manager or designee approves; (CSA). (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s All incoming mail from state and federal correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any courts, state and federal elected officials, member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and attorneys, legitimate legal service the State Board of State and Community Corrections; organizations that consist of an established however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail group of attorneys involved in the only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money representation of offenders in judicial orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; proceedings (including the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Association ☒ ☐ ☐ of Criminal Defense lawyers), the Board of State and Community Corrections, and the Division Commander or the Captain shall be considered "legal mail," and shall only be opened and inspected in the presence of the inmate by a deputy in the inmate’s housing area. This mail shall not be read or copied but may be inspected in the presence of the addressee for contraband. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 1900.5 Free Postage shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Those without funds shall be permitted at correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ least four postage-free letters each week and without limitation on the number of postage paid postage-free letters for legal correspondence envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to as needed. the courts. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 25 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 2010 Legal Books and Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies Any inmate housed in any facility may request and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and legal books. All requests will be promptly IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be acted upon. determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources 2010.2 Library Services ☒ ☐ ☐ via paper documents or through electronic media and include current information on community services and A floating library of paperback books is resources, and religious, educational, legal reference circulated by the Correctional Programs staff material and recreational reading material. In Type IV throughout the facility housing units for use by facilities such a program can be either in-house or the inmates. Books are purchased by use of provided through access to the community. the Inmate Welfare Fund and from private donations. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 2006 Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmates will have access to a variety of develop written policies and procedures for a minimum recreational opportunities and equipment, of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of both indoor and outdoor, in order to maintain seven days to include: the physical, social, and emotional health of ☒ ☐ ☐ the individual. Inmates will be afforded the opportunity to use the dayroom for a minimum of three hours per day and three hours of outdoor recreation per week. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and BSCC staff reviewed outdoor recreation logs dated between July 2022 and February 2023 ☒ ☐ ☐ and found the housing units were offered at least three hours (or more) of exercise for compliance with this regulation. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. During the onsite inspection, incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people interviewed stated they were offered several hours of dayroom time every day. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary Any inmate housed in any facility may request procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ legal books. All requests will be promptly acted upon. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 2010.2 Library Services AND WRITINGS Inmates may subscribe to books, (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall newspapers, or periodicals, accepted for develop written policies and procedures which will permit distribution by the United States Postal incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any Services. On a weekly basis, a member of the book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for Correctional Programs staff will visit each distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit and sector to exchange books. facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on ☒ ☐ ☐ any legitimate penological interest; 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 26 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Obscene publications or writings, and mail mail containing information concerning where, how, containing information concerning where, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any how, or from whom such material may be matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, obtained; anything that may incite murder, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any assault, violence; and any material ☒ ☐ ☐ matter of a character tending to incite crimes against concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling lottery shall be excluded. or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All incoming mail will be screened for ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and unacceptable materials. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, No inmate may possess more than a periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may combination of five (5) books and/or five (5) have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one ☒ ☐ ☐ magazines at one time. Excess items must be time. discarded or mailed out of the facility at the inmate's expense. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1904 Telephone Calls The facility administrator shall develop written policies Telephones are available for use during and procedures which allow access to a telephone or dayroom hours. communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 1904.4 Special Use Telephones Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be Each facility will maintain video interpreting ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication services for hearing-impaired inmates’ use. device which will facilitate communication. Such devices Requests to use video interpreting services may include but are not limited to videophones, will be honored at the convenience of jail staff, teletypewriters, or third-party communications but as soon as reasonably possible. assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 3010 Attorney, Bondsman, Official and In- Custody Visitation The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 1900 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. IRC inmates may receive attorneys, licensed bondsman, and other official visitors in the individual module visiting areas, or, if so ☒ ☐ ☐ requested, a contact visit may be conducted in the Attorney/Bonds area of the CMJ or CWJ. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 27 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1069 ORIENTATION 1600 Orientation and Jail Rules (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator To maintain inmate discipline within Jail shall develop written policies and procedures for the Operations, a set of rules and regulations has implementation of a program for people newly admitted been established that specifies violations and to the facility designed to orient them at the time of sanctions. Inmate rights will be recognized placement in a living area. ☒ ☐ ☐ and responsible inmate behavior will be required at all times. An efficient operating facility, safe working conditions for jail staff, and the security of the inmate population are the primary objectives for the enforcement of jail rules. New inmates will be informed of jail rules at the time of admission. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and Jail rules, programs, and services are posted may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ throughout each facility in the dayrooms, outdoor recreation, and other areas. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation Inmates are required to read, understand, and information to each person, including those with comply with inmate orientation provisions and disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English ☒ ☐ ☐ jail rules. If there are any questions, inmates proficiency (LEP). should ask a member of the jail staff for clarification. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 2900 PREA/LGBTQI Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 1600.6 Orange County Correctional Programs The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which Inmates may send an inmate message slip to facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private Correctional Programs for information on ☒ ☐ ☐ agencies for individual or family social service programs programs. for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 28 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The range and source of such services shall be at the Academic Programs and Classes discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Development Programs and Classes (a) risk and needs assessments; Vocational Education Programs (b) best practices in: Religious and Inspirational programs (1) individual, group or family counseling; Law Library (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; Great Escape Program (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; Criminon Program (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; BSCC staff reviewed a program schedule for (6) discharge and reentry planning; April 2023 which showed an extensive list of (c) referral to community resources and programs; programs in various disciplines offered at the (d) reentry planning and service development; Central Women’s Jail for compliance with this (e) legal assistance; regulation. (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 1604.4 Inmate Voting Procedure The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Inmates who would like to participate in local, incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ state, and Federal elections should contact written policies and procedures whereby the county the Registrar of Voters for information and registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, materials. state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1600.6 Correctional Programs The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility e) Religious & Inspirational Programs shall develop written policies and procedures to provide The county offers religious services in several opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in denominations. These services are offered in religious services, practices, and counseling on a English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Individual ☒ ☐ ☐ voluntary basis. pastoral counseling is also available upon request. BSCC staff reviewed a religious services schedule offered for the Central Women’s Jail for compliance with this regulation. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1600.5 Inmate Grievance Procedure (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and The grievance procedure is a formal process Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall for an inmate to address a specific issue or develop written policies and procedures whereby all condition of confinement that personally and incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to directly affects him/her. It provides a positive submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions outlet for the expression of concerns and of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; facilitates their fair and appropriate resolution. classification actions; disciplinary actions; program It also reduces the likelihood that inmates will participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; resort to misconduct as a means of handling and food, clothing, and bedding. their real or perceived problems. In these ☒ ☐ ☐ Such policies and procedures shall include: ways, the grievance procedure improves custody operations. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of grievance packets dated between August 2022 to March 2023 and determined compliance with this regulation. Grievances were resolved at the lowest level possible and addressed in a timely manner. Appeals were addressed and answered by appropriate supervisory staff. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 29 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) a grievance form; Grievance forms are available in all housing ☒ ☐ ☐ locations. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a 1.Inmates may utilize the grievance grievance, including relevant deadlines; procedure regardless of disciplinary status, housing location, or classification. 2. Grievance forms are available in all housing locations. 3. Any staff member who receives a verbal or ☒ ☐ ☐ written request for a grievance form shall, as soon as practical, provide one to the requesting inmate. All properly completed grievance forms shall be submitted within 14 calendar days of the alleged incident. (3) a process for submission and handling of Inmates may submit grievances anonymously ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; via a grievances box. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Grievance Resolution appropriate staff level; All grievances will be resolved at the lowest ☒ ☐ ☐ possible level. If the assigned staff member is unable to resolve the issue, the form will be forwarded to the next highest level in the chain of command. (5) appeal to the next level of review; Grievance Appeals In the event an inmate is dissatisfied with the outcome of the actions taken at the initial level, the grievance may be appealed to the ☒ ☐ ☐ next highest level. All appeals must be submitted in accordance with all procedures established for submitting an initial grievance. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Grievance Resolution level of review which acts on the grievance; Grievances that are denied or cannot be ☒ ☐ ☐ resolved will have written reasons for the denial from each level of review which acted upon the grievance. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 30 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) provision for a non-automated initial response The receiving staff member will legibly print within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed his/her name and PID number and enter the a period of 15 calendar days; date/time of submission on the “Received By” line of the grievance form. The staff member will provide the inmate with a completed copy and place the original completed and signed form in the area’s grievance box for supervisor review, database upload, and ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution. The sergeant will assign a JI number to each grievance, prior to entering it into the Grievance Database. Once a JI number has been assigned, a copy of the original grievance containing a response will be provided to the inmate. The original copy will be retained by the facility. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction An inmate may not file a grievance on any within the facility; issue which the Department has no control ☒ ☐ ☐ over, such as: Federal, State, or Local Laws, Judicial Proceedings or Decisions of the Courts, Probation or Parole Actions (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, (see above) appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct The original grievance with the written regular review of grievances, responses, and response will be forwarded to the facility appeals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Sergeant for review and distribution, and will be filed in administration at the originating facility. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Grievance Procedure Abuse The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the submission of an excessive number of Abuse of the grievance procedure is defined grievances. as the misuse of the process through ☒ ☐ excessive frivolous complaints or continued complaints of previously resolved issues. The Division Commander or his/her designee has final determination of what is considered grievance procedure abuse. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 1600 Orange County Jail Rules 1602 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility 1602.2 Minor Violations administrator shall establish written rules and 1602.3 Major Violations disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated 1602.5 Discipline persons. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy ☒ ☐ ☐ rule violation packets dated between should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, September 2022 to May 2023 and found they Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. contained pertinent information regarding the violation, subsequent actions of staff, hearing details, and the final disposition. Disciplinary sanctions were justly correlated to the violation. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 31 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Inmates are provided with an orientation upon and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing housing which includes inmate rules and units and the booking area or issued to each person discipline. Inmates are required to read, upon booking. understand, and comply with inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ orientation provisions and jail rules. Inmate rules are posted in all housing areas. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Inmate rules are written and posted in multiple to read English, and for persons with disabilities, languages. provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 1600 Jail Rules PERSONS 1602 Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Inmate misconduct will be documented in the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff’s Data System and sanctions will be The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following imposed in proportion to the severity of the elements: rule violated. Inmates may utilize the formal appeal process to appeal any disciplinary action against them. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Minor Violations conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as Minor violations may be handled on an access to television, telephones, commissary, or informal or formal basis at the discretion of the lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written deputy. Deputies are encouraged to resolve documentation and supervisory approval. minor incidents on an informal basis. Deputies may: Counsel the offender, Assign up to four (4) hours extra duty with the approval of a sergeant or Watch Commander, Deny the inmate certain privileges, such as ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone or TV for up to five (5) days for each violation (Under no circumstance should a loss of telephone privileges be used to prevent an inmate from making legal calls to his/her attorney), Deny the inmate commissary for up to five (5) consecutive calendar days (not five commissary days). Deputies may not deny the inmate dayroom, visiting, and/or outdoor recreation as a result of a minor jail rule violation. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules Major violations of jail rules will result in a or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive disciplinary hearing. minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in ☒ ☐ ☐ writing by the staff member observing the act and Punishment for major violations of jail rules submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences may consist of one or any combination of the of such violations may include, but are not limited to: following: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. Referred to as the Special Management Unit ☒ ☐ ☐ (SMU) 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 32 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary The hearing will be conducted by a supervisor authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to who was not involved or a witness to the impose such consequences. ☒ ☐ ☐ incident. The Deputy(s) and inmate(s) will be interviewed along with any witnesses they wish to call. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person The inmate will be handed the original copy of shall be acted on with the following provisions and within the Notice of Disciplinary Violation. Deputies specified timeframes: shall note on the notice whether the inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice waived the twenty-four (24) hour delay. of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Disciplinary hearings will take place no sooner hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours than twenty-four (24) hours and no later than after the report has been submitted to the seventy-two (72) hours after the inmate is disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has served their Notice of Disciplinary Violation/ ☒ ☐ ☐ been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing Hearing, unless their twenty-four (24) hours may be postponed or continued for a reasonable are waived by the inmate. time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to The inmate(s) involved in the violation, along appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and with any witnesses, will be temporarily present witnesses and documentary evidence. The segregated until they have been interviewed. incarcerated person shall have access to staff or The hearing will be conducted by a supervisor assistance when they have limited literacy, or the who was not involved or a witness to the issues are complex. ☒ ☐ ☐ incident. The Deputy(s) and inmate(s) will be interviewed along with any witnesses they wish to call. Interpreters will be provided as needed. The inmate shall have access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is illiterate, or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary Final disposition of punishment will be made charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and by the Disciplinary Officer and reviewed by ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility the Division Commander. manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a Inmates shall be advised of the action taken written statement by the fact-finders about the by the Disciplinary Officer by means of an evidence relied on and the reasons for the "Inmate's Advisement of Punishment Report" disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept ☒ ☐ ☐ which is prepared by the Disciplinary Officer. pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. Distribution of the form is as follows: One (1) copy to Inmate Records, Two (2) copies to Classification, One (1) copy to the inmate 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 33 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Minor Violation Appeal Procedure: Any supervisor on all disciplinary action. inmate wishing to appeal a minor violation must submit a written request within forty- eight (48) hours of notice of the violation to the appropriate Sergeant. The Sergeant will review the appeal and advise the inmate in writing of his/her decision. ☒ ☐ ☐ b) Major Violation Appeal Procedure: Appeals of punishment may be made in writing in the form of a grievance, an Inmate Message Slip, or a letter to the facility and must be submitted within fourteen (14) days after receiving notice of the discipline imposed. (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility Due to the nature of the violation, an inmate administrator from administratively separating any may be moved to an SMU cell pending his/her incarcerated person from the general population or hearing. Placement of an inmate in SMU program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical pending a disciplinary hearing will not include health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of the loss of any regular privileges such as ☒ ☐ ☐ the person, staff, program, or community is endangered, commissary, public visiting, dayroom, or pending disciplinary action or a review as required by outdoor recreation (Full-Privileges). If an Section 1053 of these regulations. inmate is moved to another housing location, the Classification/Housing Review Form (J- 203) will be completed. (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 1602.5 Discipline Minor The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer Major shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Violations of Law infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of Minor Violations – Counseling, extra duty, discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the denial of privileges such as telephone or following: television, denial of commissary. (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. Major Violations – loss of privileges, loss of (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. good time/work time, removal from work (d) Removal from work details. status, confinement to Special Management (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Unit Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 1602.7 Special Management Unit The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The Disciplinary Sergeant will conduct a prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary review to determine if SMU is still necessary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group for the offender. punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological 1. This review will occur every 7 days that the degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate is housed in SMU. 2. The Sergeant will interview the inmate, Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: consult with Mental Health staff, and complete (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option the Special Management Unit Review form of last resort and as a response to the most serious and and forward the form to the Watch threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and Commander. The Watch Commander will with the least restrictive conditions possible. review and sign the form the same day. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 34 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for The Disciplinary Sergeant will conduct a 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the review to determine if SMU is still necessary facility manager before the disciplinary separation for the offender. This review will occur every 7 status is continued. This review shall include a days that the inmate is housed in SMU. consultation with health care staff. Such reviews ☒ ☐ ☐ shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter After an inmate has completed thirty (30) until the disciplinary status has ended. This review consecutive days in SMU, there shall be a shall be documented. review by the Division Commander before the SMU status is continued. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have SMU cells may also be used as alternative the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title housing (i.e. medical quarantine, facility 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be safety and security, other appropriate issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles circumstances) after receiving approval from 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be the Watch Commander. deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or If CHS staff believe that the inmate is unable medical staff determine that an individual has to control his/her behavior or is unable to serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, understand the consequences of his/her they shall be removed from disciplinary separation ☒ ☐ ☐ behavior due to a disability or mental health immediately upon this determination. condition, the inmate will not be housed in the SMU and this will be documented in the disposition of punishment. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated Discipline by Inmates person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the 1. No inmate may inflict punishment upon right of punishment over any other incarcerated person another inmate. or group of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. "Kangaroo Court" (mock courts set up by inmates) and/or "sanitation committees" Note: PC § 4019.5. (inmates set up to enforce sanitation rules) are illegal in any California jail. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Safety cells (medical restraint) will not be Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ used as a form of punishment. disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the 1602.8 Personal Hygiene Articles in SMU implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these All inmates shall be issued a welfare pack regulations. upon placement into SMU. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Under no circumstances will an inmate be ☒ ☐ ☐ denied food as a means of punishment. (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Correspondence privileges shall not be except in cases where the incarcerated person has withheld except in cases where the inmate violated correspondence regulations, in which case has violated correspondence regulations, in correspondence may be suspended for no longer than ☒ ☐ ☐ which case correspondence may be 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility suspended for no longer than seventy-two manager. (72) hours without the review and approval of the Division Commander. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel Telephone use will be made available on be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ request to contact an attorney, the courts, or for personal emergencies. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 35 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS One copy of the completed Special Management Unit Review form will be Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept provided to the inmate and one copy will be ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This stored in the inmate’s records jacket. All requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule records are stored in the agency’s JMS violation reports and report of the disposition of each. system. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 2108.1 Screening Process DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING A Correctional Health Services (CHS) staff (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the member will make inquiries into the arrestees: facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Current illnesses and health problems, develop a written plan to address the identification, including dental problems, communicable treatment, control and follow-up management of diseases, medications taken and special tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The health requirements, use of alcohol and other ☒ ☐ ☐ plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, drugs, and past and present treatment or identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical hospitalization for mental illness or suicide. evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority 2110.3 Communicable Diseases Reporting shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be 2110.3 Communicable Diseases Reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical 2110 Medical Legal Reporting and Records ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; 2110.1 Informed Consent (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated The informed consent of the inmate shall be persons and custody staff; required for all examinations, treatments, and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures governed by informed consent standards in the community. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the 2110.2 Communicable Disease Exposure presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of exposure to others; All employees and volunteers exposed to a person diagnosed with a communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ disease shall be evaluated, counseled, and offered appropriate prophylactic treatment by HCA/Employee Health Services or another treatment facility. (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; 2110.4 Medical Records At no time will any inmate or other unauthorized persons be allowed access to inmate medical records. The files will be kept ☒ ☐ ☐ separated from the inmate's confinement record, including after the time they are released. All access to inmate medical files will be controlled and regulated by the Custodian of Records. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 36 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, For inmates diagnosed with a communicable medical needs, and safety of the affected disease and refusing appropriate treatment, incarcerated persons; medical quarantine authorized by the treating physician shall be used. Treatment, other ☒ ☐ ☐ than in an emergency situation, shall not be forced by any CHS staff member. For such cases, a court order for treatment may be sought by the Medical Director after consultation with the Sheriff. (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person The informed consent of the inmate shall be that address the limits of confidentiality; and, required for all examinations, treatments, and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures governed by informed consent standards in the community. (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Employees who believe they have been possible exposure of custody staff to a exposed to communicable disease will report ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. possible exposure to their Supervisor immediately. 1211 SICK CALL 2106 Sick Call/Hospital Referrals The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Inmates with non-emergency health care authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, complaints will be seen by the appropriate which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ health care professional during scheduled or provision made that any incarcerated person sick call hours. requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. Sick call is conducted daily between 0700 – 2000 hours. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 2306 Meal Service 2306.2 Meals In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall Inmates will be provided with three meals per be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one day, served at regular times during each of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food twenty-four (24) hour period. At least one must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 meal will include hot food. Meals will be hours pass between evening and morning meals. ☒ ☐ ☐ served approximately at 0430, 1100, and Additionally, supplemental food must be served to 1600 hours. people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible BSCC staff interviewed kitchen employees physician. during the onsite inspection who confirmed meal delivery times were in alignment with agency policy, and that the kitchen could offer a variety of special diets. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the 1604.1 Inmate Rights actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ A minimum of fifteen (15) minutes shall be prescribed additional time. allowed for the actual consumption of each meal Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Late courts will be fed upon their return to the may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall facility with a sack lunch unless the serving be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ line is still open. medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 37 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles, and Linen Supplies The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but All inmates will be provided clothing that Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities meets sanitation and safety requirements and shall include, but not be limited to: is properly fitted, climatically suitable, and appropriate to meet the needs of the situation. (a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.2 Orange County Rules Clothing issue: two pairs of underwear, t-shirt, socks, jumpsuit/pants/shirt, shoes, bra, sweatshirt. During the onsite inspection, clothing appeared clean and in good condition. (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may All new inmates who will be remaining in be substituted for the institutional undergarments and custody will be required to shower and footwear specified in this regulation. This option exchange their personal clothing for jail-issue ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary clothing. responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Inmates whose gender identity at time of free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ classification differs from their gender Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more assigned at birth shall be permitted to wear compatible with their gender identity and gender clothing items of the gender with which they expression. identify, as clothing room supply permits. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 38 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 2404.3 Pest control CLOTHING The Jail Operations Vermin and Pest Control There shall be written policies and procedures Program will be monitored by the Division developed by the facility administrator to control Commander’s designee. Regular contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated preventative programs will be conducted to people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be control pests. Only licensed services will be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so utilized under a contract administered by the as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. County Procurement Division. b) Employees are required to report, in memorandum form, any observation of insects, rodents, or vermin anywhere in the facilities. The Operations Sergeant will take necessary corrective action ☒ ☐ ☐ (i.e., a service call to the contracted service provider). 2404.4 Special Handling of Pediculosis (crab) Cases The infested inmate will gather all clothing and bedding and bring it to the Guard Station Vestibule area. The housing Deputy will give the inmate a hot water-soluble bag and a large white plastic bag. The inmate will place all clothing and bedding into the hot water- soluble bag. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles and Linen Supplies There shall be written policies and procedures 2408.1 New Inmates developed by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall Inmates who do not have any funds will be be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and provided with basic hygiene articles including tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, and a razor. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Two times per week, inmates can purchase a ☒ ☐ ☐ supply themself with the following personal care items, variety of commissary items (e.g., deodorant, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shampoo, etc.). shall be issued: On the day of inspection, the agency did not have panty liners to provide as requested; therefore, they were noncompliant with this regulation. Immediately following the inspection, agency staff ordered panty liners. (a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 2408.1 New Inmates hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall ☒ ☐ ☐ not be required to share any personal care items listed BSCC staff reviewed intake hygiene kits in items “a” through “d.” onsite. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 39 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. 2408.2 Hygiene Equipment Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Inmate Barber Shop Hair Care Services shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Electric clippers: Deputies will direct inmate between individual uses by the method prescribed by the barbers to disinfect all electric clippers in the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections barber shop between each individual use by: 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of (1) removing all foreign matter; and (2) Regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Disinfecting with a 100% solution of Barbicide or any EPA-registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal properties used according to manufacturer’s instructions. The disinfectant solution used shall remain covered at all times and be changed at least once per week or whenever visibly cloudy or dirty. 1266 SHOWERING 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules 2007 Shower Call There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers are available during dayroom hours. showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Inmates are expected to shower at least every prohibited from showering at least every other day other day. following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2408.2 Hygiene Equipment Inmate Barber Shop Hair Care Services (a) Hair care services shall be available. When requested, any inmate can obtain hair ☒ ☐ ☐ care services once per month. Haircuts are offered on an as-requested basis. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 1602.8 Personal Hygiene Articles in Special identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Management Unit allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at least once a month. The facility administrator may ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates will not be permitted to keep a suspend this requirement in relation to people who are shaving razor in their cell, however, they will considered to be a danger to themselves or others. be permitted to shave daily unless otherwise ordered by the facility administrator. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a Deputies will ensure all hair care equipment is method approved by the State Board of Barbering and properly disinfected, returned, and stored in a Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, clean, covered container marked “disinfected” Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ within the inmate barber shop. Regulations. Haircuts are offered on an as-requested basis. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 40 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles and Linen Supplies The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who All inmates will be supplied with bedding and is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be linens sufficient to provide comfortable, ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to: sanitary, and safe conditions during their (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the period of confinement. requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; During the onsite inspection, bedding appeared in good condition and clean. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 2400 Sanitation and Maintenance MAINTENANCE Facility Housekeeping The facility administrator shall develop written policies A regular schedule of housekeeping will be and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable performed to maintain an acceptable level of level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the cleanliness throughout the facility. facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and 2400.2 Inmate Housekeeping correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Inmates and inmate workers at the direction of the CSA will conduct sanitation activities in security housing and operations areas. 2406 Facility Maintenance and Repairs Facility repair requests will be expedited and completed in a timely manner. This will ensure ☒ ☐ ☐ that the good order of the facility is maintained. Responsibility for all maintenance in Jail Operations rests with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner/Facility Operations (OCSC/FO) staff 2406.2 Building Maintenance Requests All employees shall report any building maintenance or repair problems as soon as possible, preferably within one day of noticing the problem. OCSC/FO provides building maintenance services. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of maintenance requests submitted by the staff to the facility’s personnel. During the onsite inspection, the facility was clean. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 41 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, This facility does not have medical care Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized housing. ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in this facility? This facility does not hold minors. If yes, the following sections, including those ☐ ☐ ☒ summarized in Title 15, Article 8, apply (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1. 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in ☐ ☐ ☒ which they have contact with adult prisoners. Note: Reference WIC § 208. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. ☐ ☐ ☒ In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 42 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 43 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 44 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PRO 23-24 Page 45 of 45 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 3500 FACILITY: Central Women's Jail TYPE: II RC: 296 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Module G This facility was constructed under 1963 Minimum Jail Standards, which required 500 cubic feet of air space per person, including the cells and prorated air space of corridors and adjacent galleries. 1979-Variance allowed double bunks in eight dooms which added 15 ppl per dorm. 01 Dorm 1963 1 40 32 32 20.5' X 51.5' X 4 - 4 4 2 8.5' 02 Dorm 1963 1 40 32 32 20.5' X 51.5' X 4 - 4 4 2 8.5' 03 Dorm 1963 1 40 32 32 20.5' X 51.5' X 4 - 4 4 2 8.5' 04 Dorm 1963 1 40 32 32 20.5' X 51.5' X 4 - 4 4 2 8.5' Notes: Dimensions of 500 cubic feet of air space allow for 17 + 15 (granted by variance) and adequate facilities, RC of 32. Module H 05 Dorm 1963 1 40 32 32 20.5' X 51.5' X 4 - 4 4 2 8.5' 06 Dorm 1963 1 40 32 32 20.5' X 51.5' X 4 - 4 4 2 8.5' 07 Dorm 1963 1 40 32 32 20.5' X 51.5' X 4 - 4 4 2 8.5' 08 Dorm 1963 1 40 32 32 20.5' X 51.5' X 4 - 4 4 2 8.5' Notes: See above. Module I Tank 9 1- Single 1963 4 1 1 4 6.2' X 8.3' X 8.5' 1 - 1 1 1 4 Tank 10 1- Single 1963 4 1 1 4 6.2' X 8.3' X 8.5' 1 - 1 1 1 4 Tank 11 1- Single 1963 4 1 1 4 6.2' X 8.3' X 8.5' 1 - 1 1 1 4 Tank 12 1- Single 1963 4 1 1 4 6.2' X 8.3' X 8.5' 1 - 1 1 1 4 Module P Tank 13 Multiple 1963 1 12 12 12 14.10' X 59’ X 8.5' 2 - 2 3 1 Notes: Dimensions of 500 cubic feet of air space allow for 14. Dayroom dimensions: 19’ x 8.7’ Tank 14 Dorm 1963 1 16 12 12 15' X 39' X 8.5' 2 - 2 2 1 Notes: Dimensions of 500 cubic feet of air space plus corridor allow 12. Infirmary Single 1963 10 1 (10) (10) Irregular 73 sq. ft 1 - 1 1 * 1-5, 11-15 *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. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Infirm Neg. Single 1963 1 1 (1) (1) Irregular 79 sq. ft. 1 - 1 1 * Pressure 6 Infirm Neg. Irregular 118 sq. Single 1963 1 1 (1) (1) 1 - 1 1 * Pressure 7 ft. Infirm 8-9 Single 1963 2 1 (2) (2) Irregular 75 sq. ft. 1 - 1 1 * Irregular 123 sq. Infirm 10 Single 1963 1 1 (1) (1) 1 - 1 1 * ft. Ad/Sep. Single 1963 4 1 (4) (4) 7.6’ x 11.8’ 1 - 1 1 - Safety Safety 1963 1 - (1) (1) 6.3’ x 8.8’ 1 - - - - Cell Shelter 1-2 Single 1963 2 1 (2) (2) Irregular 83 sq. ft. 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. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail LASE 23-24 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 1963 BSCC Code: 3500 FACILITY NAME: Central Women’s Jail FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1963 OTHER: See historical variance FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Holding Cells (2.2) No holding cells. ☐ ☐ ☒ Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate 3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with ☒ ☐ ☐ individual compartments, locks, and keys. Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4) No Sobering Cells ☐ ☐ ☒ Limited to no more than 15 inmates Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) Not an intake facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ Available in booking/reception Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Property stored at the Intake Release Center. ☐ ☐ ☒ Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) Not an intake facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of one inmate. Minimum size: Depth: 7’6” Width: 6’0” Height: 8’ ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain toilet and washbasin ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a bunk capable of standard 30" X 76" ☒ ☐ ☐ mattress. Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) ☒ ☐ ☐ A capacity of more than 2 persons A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Toilet and washbasin 1:8 ratio ☒ ☐ ☐ Drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a bunk capable of a standard 30" X 76" ☒ ☐ ☐ mattress. Safety Cells (2.5) The Safety Cell in this facility is not used. ☒ ☐ ☐ Designed to house one person A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and ☒ ☐ ☐ height of 8 feet Equipped with flush ring toilet (flush with floor) ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipped with solid security door and view panel ☒ ☐ ☐ Padded floor, door, and walls ☒ ☐ ☐ 4-73: Illumination provided by variable intensity light ☒ ☐ ☐ fixture operable from outside the cell. Dormitory (2.8) 1979 - Variance allowed double bunks in Capacity of 4-50 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ eight dorms, which added 15 people per dorm. 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PHY 23-24 - 1 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS A least 10-foot ceilings if double bunked 1979 - Variance granted for double bunks in ☒ ☐ ☐ dorms with less than 10’ ceiling height. Toilet and washbasin ratio at 1:8 ratio ☒ ☐ ☐ Drinking Fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ 1:15 Lighting (3.6) ☒ ☐ ☐ Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐ Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6 A comfortable living environment is maintained ☒ ☐ ☐ through an adequate heating and cooling system. Dayrooms (2.9) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for all incarcerated people Allow a place to read, write or carry on other indoor Insufficient seating/tables in Tank 13 & 14. ☐ ☒ ☐ activities. Adequate toilet and wash basins. ☒ ☐ ☐ Exercise Area (2.10) 1963 standard does not set a size requirement must accommodate “a substantial number” and allow ☒ ☐ ☐ “outdoor exercise.” 1973: Minimum of 30’x 50’ x 15’ All-Purpose Rooms (Program Space 2.11) Class and assembly rooms, individual counseling ☒ ☐ ☐ rooms Dining Facilities (2.17) *Not mentioned in 1963* There is a centralized dining facility for floors 1973: 15 square feet per person (in jails with over 100 ☒ ☐ ☐ 1 and 2; otherwise, incarcerated people eat in ppl) their cells or in dayrooms. Visiting (2.18) ☒ ☐ ☐ Visiting area Attorney Interview Space (2.26) ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide for confidential attorney consultation Janitor Closet (2.20) Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop ☒ ☐ ☐ sink. Storage Space (2.21) ☒ ☐ ☐ Adequate space available Monitoring System (2.22) Inter-communication system between the secure area ☒ ☐ ☐ and control so that staff can be alerted instantly of issues within the jail. Fire Alarm System [102(2)6] *Recommended Pre- Fire evacuation doors have an audible tone 73* and a light in Main Control when doors are 1963: State Fire Marshal established minimum opened. ☒ ☐ ☐ standards for prevention of fire/protection of life and property, means of egress, adequacy of exits, emergency exits wired to sound alarm when opened. Emergency Power (2.24) Central Women’s Jail is connected to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Recommended in Pre-73 facilities. same system as the Intake Release Center. 3500 Orange Central Women’s Jail PHY 23-24 - 2 - A380 PHY Type P73&4-73.dot (03/01) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3560 FACILITY NAME: Theo Lacy FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Nathan Wilson, Lieutenant Scott Steinle, Deputy Gabriel Rodrigues, Correctional Health Services Program Manager Kerri Gardner FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations during the (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code 22/23 compliance monitoring cycle. Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 216 Staffing Levels 3002, 4000, 5000, 6001, 7000 Housing A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Operations, Staffing/Responsibilities each local detention facility to ensure the implementation 7201 Community Work Program and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Agency policy outlines staffing needs for each ☒ ☐ ☐ individual facility with fixed post positions and response assignment responsibilities. BSCC staff reviewed a staffing deployment for the Theo Lacy facility dated June 28 and 29, 2023. The agency post positions were staffed for compliance with this regulation. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 1802 Response Procedures least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local Policy details events and required response detention facility who shall be immediately available and from facility personnel. accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. 3000 Intake Release Center ☒ ☐ ☐ 3002 Housing Operations 3002.1 Staffing/Responsibilities The facilities have mandatory staffing positions in areas including guard stations, housing guard stations, and housing modules Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 1802 Response Procedures would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Policy details events and required response from facility personnel. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall be at least one female employee who shall be BSCC staff reviewed a staffing deployment immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ and female staff are assigned to each shift. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator The agency has adequate staffing to shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the complete programs, activities, and daily personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such operation of the facility for compliance with a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ this regulation. time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Department Policy 902 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement Custody Operations Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that 1716 Safety Checks include, but are not limited to, the following: 1716.2 Conducting Safety Checks 1716.3 Frequency of Safety Checks (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 902 Safety Checks being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held A safety check is a direct visual observation and housed in the facility. performed at both random and scheduled intervals of each inmate located in an area of ☒ ☐ ☐ responsibility. The purpose of conducting safety checks is to ensure there are no inmates displaying any obvious signs of distress requiring assistance, maintain the safety and welfare of each inmate, and ensure the security of our facilities. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Per agency policy, some areas of the facility between safety checks. require thirty-minute checks; for all other ☒ ☐ ☐ areas, each check must begin within sixty minutes of the beginning time of the last check. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety 2104.3 Safety Cell cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as 1800.3 Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 902.6 Frequency of The Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 1716.4 Documentation of Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: Every safety check will be documented in the most appropriate documentation log (e.g., guard station log, module log, area log, or door log). The entry will include the name(s) of the personnel who conducted the safety check and the actual starting and ending times of each check. In areas where there are multiple ways to conduct a proper safety ☒ ☐ ☐ check as detailed in CCOM Section 1716.2 – Conducting Safety Checks, the entry will also include the location from where the check was conducted. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of safety check logs, dated between July 2022 to May 2023, and found the safety checks were conducted at random and varied intervals, within 60 minutes from the previous check for compliance with this regulation. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Each sergeant will check the logs in their area reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or of responsibility to verify staff are properly facility manager, including methods of mitigating documenting safety checks. A notation will be patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely made in the log with the sergeant’s name and completion of, safety checks. time the log was checked. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of Supervisor’s Logs from October 2023, and found the facility in compliance with this regulation. Supervisors conduct log reviews and document their findings. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All personnel are trained in fire and life safety. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least Sworn staff trained in fire and life safety staff one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility in various positions 24/7. procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Orange County Custody and Court Operations Manual (CCOM) Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Last updated May 01, 2023 manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all Orange County Sheriff’s Department Policy applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Manual comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Lexipol, last updated April 20, 2023 ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. Policy reviews and revision is ongoing and occurs more frequently than once per year. Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 200 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ 200.11 Commands and Divisions (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 1701.3 Monthly Formal Inspections administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeants and Watch Commanders are to conduct formal inspections of the facility during their assigned shifts. (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 300 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes 300.4.3 Restrictions on the Use of Carotid ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Restraint Hold holds. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, 306 Hobble Restraint including the restraint of pregnant persons as 1800 Restraints and Emergency Response referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800.1 Security Restraints (d) Pregnant Inmates (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 3000 Intake Release Center received persons for release. Processing Citation and Release, ☒ ☐ ☐ Misdemeanor Street Arrests, Book and Release (6) Security and control including physical counts 1701.4 Annual Security Inspection and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, contraband control, and key control. The Division Commander shall review both Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, internal and external security measures at review, evaluate, and make a record of security least annually. measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility 1704 Key Control including security measures specific to prevention of 1710 Inspections, Searches, and Contraband sexual abuse and sexual harassment. 1719 Inmates Counts BSCC staff reviewed the annual security review of the Theo Lacy Facility, which staff ☐ ☒ ☐ conducted on May 18, 2023. The memo noted improvements/upgrades to the facility security cameras for the overall safety of incarcerated people and staff. The agency explained their security review did not include measures specific to the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment; however, reviews are conducted following reported PREA incidents. BSCC staff provided technical assistance and best practices. Immediately following the inspection, the agency added the component of sexual abuse and sexual harassment to the annual security review and evaluation. (7) Emergency procedures include: 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 1204.8 Escape Risk hostages; 1802.2 Response Procedures/Riot ☒ ☐ ☐ 2608 Bomb Threat 2612 Hostage Plan (C) mass arrests; 323 Mobile Field Force ☒ ☐ ☐ 323.4 Mass arrest/processing (D) natural disasters; 2604 Earthquake Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 2606 Flood Procedures (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 4014 Emergency Systems and Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Equipment Locations (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 5004-5006 Control of Weapons and Security ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment security devices. (8) Suicide Prevention. 2104 Mental Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 11004.3 Suicide Prevention 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 1200 Classification and Population ☒ ☐ ☐ Management 1202.2 Specialty Housing (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 2900 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and sexual harassment. The Orange County Sheriff's Department has zero tolerance for all forms of sexual abuse, conduct, and assault. This includes sexual harassment between staff, volunteers, contractors, visitors, and inmates. All ☒ ☐ ☐ allegations of sexual conduct will be investigated. The department will impose appropriate disciplinary sanctions and initiate criminal charges against individuals committing sexual assault/rape. There are PREA postings in housing areas. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch respond to retaliation against any staff or person ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander Duties after reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for 3000 Intake Release Center incarcerated persons. Processing Citation and Release, ☒ ☐ ☐ Misdemeanor Street Arrests, Book, and Release (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Commander Duties limited to, the following: 2900.8 Inmate Reporting (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated harassment verbally or in writing to any staff persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and member. Inmates will have at least one way sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of to report harassment or abuse to a public or ☒ ☐ ☐ responsibilities that may have contributed to such private entity or office that is not part of the incidents, department and is able to receive and immediately forward inmate reports of sexual harassment and sexual abuse to department officials, allowing the detainee to remain anonymous upon request. A designated District Attorney Investigator will be assigned as a third party for independent reporting. (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Each Facility will maintain a 24-hour message family, community members, and other interested line for anonymously reporting PREA third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ incidents. Additionally, information is harassment. The method for reporting shall be available on the agency’s website. publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Department Policy 903 Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The Correctional Mental Health Program is prevention program developed by the facility designed to screen, evaluate, and treat administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health inmates with mental health disorders/ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, ☒ ☐ ☐ identifiers and/or inmates with an elevated and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons risk of self-harm, and provide them with who present a suicide risk. additional health resources in order to provide The program shall include the following: necessary on-site mental health treatment during their incarceration. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 903.2 Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel. (a) Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Training (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 2108 Intake Screening intake and prior to housing assignment. At the time of booking or admission to any jail facility, Correctional Health Services (CHS) will perform a health screening procedure on the inmate. Special attention shall be given to any inmate or new bookings that have been identified as a suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 903.2 Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Intake If an inmate or new booking is believed to be a suicide risk or has an elevated risk for self- harm, deputies will immediately refer the inmate to CHS for evaluation. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Classification staff and CHS staff shall situations, including placement in restrictive housing, coordinate the necessary CHS following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in accommodations, restrictions, and housing classification. requirements for inmates by the use of the Correctional Health Services Inmate Health and Disability Notification Form. ☒ ☐ ☐ Suicide prevention screening will take place for known at-risk inmates during special situations which may include a change in classification to a higher security classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among If an inmate or new booking is believed to be arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, a suicide risk or has an elevated risk for self- ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to harm, deputies will immediately refer the suicide risk. inmate to CHS for evaluation. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Housing assignments for people at risk of suicide that balance safety and environment. The least suicide will be based on safety and restrictive environment should be considered. ☒ ☐ ☐ environment and will follow the standards in CCOM Policy 1200 while collaborating with the recommendations of CHS. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Staff will stay vigilant to common risk factors and identifiers of inmates who present an ☒ ☐ ☐ elevated risk for self-harm or suicide when conducting safety checks and during daily inmate interactions. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 2614 Emergency Response to Suicides or procedures. Serious Injury ☒ ☐ ☐ 2614.2 Discovered Suicide/Attempt Suicide/Serious Injury (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 2618 Department Commander Notifications ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 903.8 Suicide Prevention Review Board attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, including the development of a corrective The Suicide Prevention Review Board action plan to address deficiencies identified in the (SPRB) will review suicide prevention administrative review. practices, suicides, and attempted suicides to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. The goal is to provide assistance to custody, medical, and mental health staff in their effort to implement proactive measures to prevent high-risk inmates from attempting or committing suicide by analyzing administrative, procedural, and ☒ ☐ ☐ best practices for preventing future incidents, as well as ensure corrective action measures are implemented if warranted. Following its review, the team will identify necessary corrective actions, if any. When necessary corrective actions are identified, a written corrective action plan will be prepared and approved by the team. After approval by the team, the corrective action plan will be submitted to the Assistant Sheriff of Custody Operations Command and the Chief of Correctional Health Services. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 903.7 Mental Health Transfers Any inmate whose condition is beyond the range of services available at a facility may be temporarily transferred to another OC jail facility or an outside mental health facility for ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment. The Sheriff's Department has delegated its authority to Correctional Health Services (CHS) to transfer inmates to a mental health facility. CHS will make that determination under supervision of a fully licensed psychiatrist who is a member of the CHS staff. (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return 903.3 Mental Health Referrals from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ As determined by CHS, a mental health screening will take place following a court hearing. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures 2602.1 Fire Prevention Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire prevention will be the responsibility of all having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Custody Operations employees. Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Designated members of the local fire Regulations Section 1029); department will conduct annual fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections of each facility. BSCC staff reviewed the Theo Lacy fire prevention plan. (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; Each facility’s Fire/Life Safety Deputy will conduct monthly inspections of all fire safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers and Scott Air Packs). The Fire/Life Safety Deputy will ensure that all equipment is in working order and properly serviced or replaced. These ☐ ☒ ☐ inspections will be documented on monthly inspection records and maintained in the Fire/Life/Safety Deputy’s office. The facility failed to provide documentation of monthly fire prevention inspections from the last two years; therefore, they were noncompliant with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 2602.2 Fire Safety Inspections Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires inspections at least once every two years; Designated members of the local fire department will conduct annual fire safety inspections of each facility. The Orange City Fire Department conducted the Fire and Life Safety Inspection in June 2022 and noted areas of deficiency. The Fire Department issued a letter dated December ☒ ☐ ☐ 8, 2022, stating the inspection was complete and no violations were noted. Johnson Control inspected the automatic sprinkler system on October 27, 2022. Deficiencies were noted on the inspection form. FireMaster conducted a Fire Suppression System check on March 6, 2023. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 3016 IRC Evacuation Procedure 4013 CMJ Evacuation Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 5014 CWJ Evacuation procedure 7052 Theo Lacy Evacuation Procedure (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ In the event of an evacuation, inmates would be relocated for safe emergency housing at an alternate OCSD facility. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 1200 Classification and Population Management Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics accounting system which reflects the Classification and population management monthly average daily population of sentenced and non- fosters an environment that prioritizes the sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. health, safety, and security of all inmates. It is achieved through the creation, utilization, and periodic review of objective classification and ☒ ☐ ☐ housing plans. 1719.1 Inmate Counts 1719.2 Types of Counts An ITRAC count is conducted using an electronic handheld device to scan barcodes on inmates’ identification cards. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with 1103.4 Jail Profile Survey applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1041 RECORDS 2500 Inmate Records, Intake Booking Process (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for Complete booking information will be the maintenance of individual records for each recorded by Inmate Records personnel on incarcerated person which shall include, but not be every arrestee admitted to the custody of the limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, Sheriff, in order to comply with all legal commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary mandates. File setup and form generation will actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible be initiated and coordinated in the Inmate physician and staff response, and non-medical Records Office to centralize the records information regarding disabilities and other limitations. function. 2502 Security/Confidentiality of Inmate Records Inmate records will be considered confidential. 2502.1 Inmate Records Intake booking information is recorded for every person admitted to the custody of the Sheriff and provides for positive identification of the person being admitted. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2502.6 Inmate Classification Classification records may contain: Classification and reclassification documents, reports of incidents/crimes committed in custody, medical and mental health information. 2508.3 Records Retention Upon release from custody, the inmate’s jail file will be retained for three (3) years. The files will be stored in numerical order, by booking number, in a secure area. Three (3) years after the release of the inmate, the entire file will be scanned and then stored on both the server and microfilm. The “hard copy” will be destroyed. 2508.4 Document Retention BSCC staff viewed incarcerated person custody records during the onsite inspection. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 2900.2 PREA Coordinator/Manager/Watch uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Commander Duties facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its Ensure all relevant data is collected, incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded, and submitted for the annual DOJ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting Survey of Sexual Violence and PREA survey. requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 338 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The purpose of a report is to document and procedures for the maintenance of written records sufficient information to refresh the Member's and reporting of all incidents which result in physical memory and to provide sufficient information harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee for follow-up investigation and successful or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other prosecution. person. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1103.1 Management Reports c) Custody Operations Incident Reports Each facility within Custody Operations will be a part of the Jail Management System (JMS) computerized program of information input, storage, update, and retrieval. Such records shall include the names of the persons 7042.3 Floor Duties involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence. The narrative portion of the report should be complete, concise, and contain all elements and pertinent details of the incident. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of incident reports dated October 2022 through May 2023, and found the reports included the pertinent information and the subsequent actions by staff, as well as the date and time of occurrence for compliance with this regulation. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff To provide the best service to the public, it is assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the the policy of this Department to require all facility manager or designee. reports be complete and accurate. Priority ☒ ☐ ☐ reports shall be submitted at the end of each shift, unless the Department Member receives prior approval from the immediate supervisor. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 340 News Media Relations Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility The ultimate authority and responsibility for shall develop written policies and procedures for the the release of information to the media shall dissemination of information to the public, to other remain with the Sheriff, however, in situations government agencies, and to the news media. The not warranting immediate notice to the Sheriff public and incarcerated persons shall have available for and in situations where the Sheriff has given review the following material: prior approval, Commanders, Department Commanders, and designated Public Information Officer(s) may prepare and release information to the media in accordance with this policy and the applicable ☒ ☐ ☐ law. 1104.1 Public Information Requests Requests from federal, state, and local legislative and executive bodies for information about Custody Operations programs and specific cases will be answered as soon as possible. The Division Commander will inform the Assistant Sheriff of the Custody Operations Command of all such inquiries. (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections 1104.1 Public Information Requests Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. Title 15 California Code of Regulations ☒ ☐ ☐ “Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities” will be available for public and inmate review. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated 1104.1 Public Information Requests people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) 1045, Public Information Plan (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.6 Correctional Programs (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ 1902 Visiting (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ 1900 Mail (5) 1064, Library Service 2000 Services and Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 2010 Legal Books and Library Services (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time 1604.1 Rights ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604.5 Services – Recreation Programs 2006 Recreation (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and 1604.5 Inmate Services, Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings Programs (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 2006 Recreation, Dayrooms (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel 3010 Attorney, Bondsman, Official and In- ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Visitation (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600 Orientation and Jail Rules (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604 Inmate Services 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ 1604.4 Inmate Voting Procedure (13) 1072, Religious Observance 1604.5 Inmate Services, Religious Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ and Bible Study (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.5 Inmate Grievance Procedure (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602 Discipline (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated 1600.4 OC Jail Rules – Violations by Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602 Discipline (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1602.5 Discipline (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 2100 Medical and Health Services 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 2114 Inmate Death or Serious Illness/Injury 2114.6 Death Review (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health As required by Title 15 of the California Code administrator, shall develop written policy and of Regulations, Section 1046, the Orange procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of ☒ ☐ ☐ County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD), every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team Correctional Health Services and County at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or Counsel will conduct a review of every in- designee, the health administrator, the responsible custody death within 30-days. physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 2114.6 Death Review appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to The purpose of this review is to (1) determine identify issues that require further study. the appropriateness of clinical care; (2) whether changes to the policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; (3) identify issues that require further study; (4) assess and ☒ ☐ ☐ consult with County Counsel about the risk of exposure to liability; (5) identify areas of concern and recommend any necessary remedial actions; and (6) address such other matters as deemed necessary and appropriate by the review team. The review team may seek further review by the County’s Risk Manager, as appropriate. (b) Death of a Minor 2114 Inmate Death or Serious Illness/Injury In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, d) Death of a Minor lockup, or court holding facility: (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Minors are not held in the jail facilities. ☐ ☐ ☒ the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 1200 Classification and Population Management (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written The primary goal of inmate classification and classification plan designed to properly assign population management is to foster an incarcerated persons to housing units and activities environment that prioritizes the health, safety, according to the categories of gender identity, age, and security of all inmates placed in the criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, custody of the Orange County Sheriff’s physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Department, as well as all staff, contractors, assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or and volunteers. This is achieved through the sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide ☒ ☐ ☐ creation, utilization, and periodic review of for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such objective classification and housing plans, housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the which are hereby set forth within this policy. extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmate classification is defined as the establish and implement a classification system which categorization of inmates by specific factors will include the use of classification officers or a such as criminal history, institutional behavior, classification committee in order to properly assign and safety/security needs, among others. The incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation Classification Plan provides staff with the programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall necessary tools to effectively evaluate and include the use of as much information as is available categorize each inmate against those factors, about and from the incarcerated person and shall ☒ ☐ ☐ in an objective and consistent manner. provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility administrator or designee. Each person may request a review of their classification plan no more often than 30 days from their last review. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, 2900.7 Screening for Risk of Sexual the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Victimization and Abusiveness and Use of whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Screening Information of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. A The classification screening will consider, at a person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall minimum, the inmate’s physical be given serious consideration. characteristics (build and appearance), age, whether the inmate has a mental, physical or developmental disability, previous ☒ ☐ ☐ assignment in specialized housing, alleged offense, and criminal history, whether they are perceived to be LGBTI or gender non- conforming, whether they have previously experienced sexual victimization, their own perception of vulnerability, or expressed concerns. A transgender or intersex person’s own view with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2110 Medical Legal Reporting & Records The facility administrator, in cooperation with the For inmates diagnosed with a communicable responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ disease and refusing appropriate treatment, procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical quarantine authorized by the treating medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a physician shall be used. medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 3000.2 Receiving Corridor made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, Correctional Health Services (CHS) Staff such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of personnel will complete the Intake Screening tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or and Triage form on all arrestees. The other special medical problem identified by the health arrestee’s responses to the questions will be ☒ ☐ ☐ authority. The response shall be noted on the medical recorded on the form, which has been screening from. approved by the Facility Health Authority. The screening process will include information about current illnesses and health problems, dental problems, venereal diseases, or infectious diseases. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 3002.20 Correctional Health Services Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Unit The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Correctional Health Services (CHS) LPS unit, procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated in compliance with the Lanterman-Petris- people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Short (LPS) Act, provides additional mental ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral crisis may include telehealth. health housing and treatment for male and female inmates with mental health disorders. Behavioral Health deputies will work alongside CHS staff to promote proper evaluation and treatment for inmates housed in the CHS LPS Unit. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 903.3 Mental Health Referrals readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this If an inmate exhibits signs of self-harming section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or behavior, reveals intent to cause self-inflicted others or appear gravely disabled. physical harm, report(s) suicidal or homicidal ☒ ☐ ☐ ideation, or if staff has been notified of a change in an inmate's risk factors, the deputy/staff Member shall refer the inmate to CHS as soon as practical. Inmates should be seen by CHS within 30 minutes of the time of the referral. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall 903.4 Psychiatric Evaluation be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Correctional Health Services (CHS) is a division of the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA). CHS staff members are ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for providing 24-hour on-site mental health care services to inmates. Correctional Health Services (CHS) will provide 24-hour per day coverage, 7 days per week. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the The inmate shall be separated from other safety of the person in crisis or others. inmates and shall be monitored by CHS staff ☒ ☐ ☐ members until it is determined that the inmate no longer presents a risk of engaging in self- harm. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 1202.4 Administrative Housing (AH) Inmates Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: Title 15, Section 1053 describes (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate “administrative segregation” as separate and housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of secure housing that does not involve any privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of other deprivation of privileges than is ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility necessary to obtain the objective of protecting staff. inmates and staff. Custody Operations defines these types of inmates as Administrative Housing (AH). (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect 1602.7 Special Management Unit (SMU) an incarcerated person’s health. A Correctional Health Services staff member will check the mental health status of any inmate housed in SMU on a weekly basis to determine whether the disciplinary status is to continue. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, classification staff advised administrative separation housing is not treated differently than other housing units. Additionally, classification staff attempt to program individuals with others of the same classification status if possible. The agency does not utilize disciplinary isolation. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Administrative separation may be used for The agency utilizes four levels of incarcerated people who have: administrative housing, taking into account all (1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or qualifiers listed in this regulation. promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2)Influenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or ☒ ☐ ☐ affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4)A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff administrative separation to obtain the objective of reviewed classification documentation protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ explaining the necessity of administrative staff. separation housing ensuring the protection of the incarcerated people and facility staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and During the onsite inspection, classification evaluation of the need to continue placement in staff advised administrative separation administrative separation. reviews are incident or housing needs-based ☐ ☒ ☐ and ongoing reviews do not occur; therefore, the agency is noncompliant with this regulation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 903.6 Safety Cell The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A safety cell is a single occupancy temporary 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who housing unit constructed with padded display behavior which results in the destruction of surfaces and is designed to confine violent ☐ ☐ ☒ property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to inmates to prevent imminent physical harm to self or others. themselves or others, or destruction of property. This facility does not use a safety cell. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 903.6 Safety Cell responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate The Watch Commander may refer an inmate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to CHS to be evaluated for placement in a to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but ☐ ☐ ☒ safety cell. CHS has primary authority to not be limited to: determine whether an inmate will be placed in a safety cell. If there is a difference in opinion between CHS and the Watch Commander, the decision of CHS controls. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for 1602.5 Discipline punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Safety cells (medical restraint) will not be used as a form of punishment. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Continued retention of an inmate in a safety approval of the facility manager or designee, or cell shall be reviewed by CHS at least every 4 responsible health care staff; continued retention shall hours from the time of initial placement. In the be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒ event CHS staff is unable to conduct a retention review within any given four-hour period, the Watch Commander shall be responsible to conduct that review. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as A medical assessment within 12 hours of possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement or at the next daily sick call, placement in the safety cell. The person shall be whichever is earlier. (CHS policy is to conduct ☐ ☐ ☒ medically cleared for continued retention, referral to a medical assessment within 60 minutes of advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a placement.) minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health A mental health evaluation within 12 hours of care staff shall obtain a mental health placement. opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☐ ☐ ☒ placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Deputies will document their direct visual twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute observation checks of the inmate in the safety lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be cell on an Inmate Personal Safety Monitoring documented. Form. A deputy will conduct a direct visual observation check of each inmate in a safety cell within 15 minutes of the beginning time of ☐ ☐ ☒ the previous direct visual observation check. At least once during each assigned shift, the area sergeant shall review and sign the Inmate Personal Safety Monitoring Form to ensure the checks are being completed in a timely manner. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure 3002.7 Inmate Meals administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒ Inmates in safety cells will be fed the same meal as other inmates, except when a special diet is ordered by a doctor. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to When an inmate is placed in a safety cell, they retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably will be given a safety gown. designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 19 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 3000.5 Booking Loop CHS Observation Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section If an inmate is placed in a CHS Observation 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of cell due to their extreme state of intoxication incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety and is a threat to their own safety or the safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. of others, deputies will coordinate with CHS staff at least every six (6) hours to obtain a health evaluation of the inmate. ☐ ☐ ☒ Separate observation cells are maintained for male and female arrestees who are either temporarily uncooperative or physically incapable of being booked (i.e., intoxicated, under the influence). This facility does not use a sobering cell. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☐ ☐ ☒ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over If an inmate is placed in a CHS Observation six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody cell, deputies will coordinate with CHS staff at staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒ least every six (6) hours to obtain a health medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these evaluation of the inmate. regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must The CHS nurses who staff the Triage area will receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. do checks of the observation cells on a one- ☐ ☐ ☒ half (1/2) hour basis. These checks are logged in the Medical Observation area. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in Deputies shall perform a safety check within the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every thirty (30) minutes of the beginning of the half hour. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ previous check for all inmates temporarily housed in CHS Observation cells on the booking loop. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2104.5 Developmentally Disabled The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Developmentally Disabled inmates are responsible physician, shall develop written policies and screened by Correctional Health Services procedures for the identification and evaluation, (CHS) to determine if the inmate can follow appropriate classification and housing, protection, and the rules of the jail, comply with deputy’s nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ directives, and avoid conflicts with other developmental disabilities. inmates. Those who cannot be maintained in regular housing will be transferred by CHS to a more appropriate housing location. Support services are available to the developmentally disabled inmate upon his/her release from custody. The health authority or designee shall contact the These services may be provided by the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), confirmed to have a developmental disability for the or a Regional Center located in the inmate’s ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of county of residence. During the intake such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. process, CHS will screen the inmate and contact the Regional Center. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 20 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 1800 Restraints and Emergency Response 1800.1 Security Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 1800.3 Restraint Chair responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint This facility does not authorize the use of devices. Restraint devices include any devices which restraints. immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: 1800.1 Security Restraints (1) acceptable restraint devices; A) Approved Restraint Devices ☐ ☐ ☒ Handcuffs, handcuff cover restraint system, waist restraint with handcuffs, waist restraint with handcuff cover restraint system, leg restraints, plastic flex cuffs, restraint chair. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment immediate medical/mental health referral; and an automated external defibrillator (AED) ☐ ☐ ☒ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation shall be readily available. equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Any inmate in a restraint chair shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ secured separately from all other inmates. (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, f) Hydration and Sanitation An inmate in the restraint chair will be offered water (or other fluids as determined appropriate by CHS) a minimum of every two hours, or more frequently if he/she appears to be dehydrated or in need of fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒ Without compromise to safety and security, an inmate should be released from the restraint chair and allowed to use the restroom as needed. A sergeant or above will be present any time the inmate is released from the chair. (5) exercising of extremities. g) Range of Motion Opportunities The restrained inmate will be given the opportunity to exercise the range of motion of ☐ ☐ ☒ his/her arms and legs for at least five minutes every hour to meet the standard of providing at least ten minutes every two hours. (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: (1) In no case shall restraints be used for b) Use of Restraints punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Restraints will not be used as a punishment or a substitute for treatment. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 21 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on 1800.3 Restraint Chair incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an The restraint chair is designed to provide intent to cause physical harm to self or others. ☐ ☐ ☒ containment of a violent, combative, aggressive, destructive, or self-destructive inmate in a humane, dignified, and non- humiliating manner. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less The restraint chair may only be used when it restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- appears less restrictive alternatives would be escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☐ ☐ ☒ ineffective in preventing the inmate from deemed ineffective. injuring themselves, injuring others, or damaging property. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in The Watch Commander, in collaboration with restraints only with the approval of the facility Correctional Health Services (CHS) medical manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ personnel, will evaluate the placement of an responsible health care staff; continued retention inmate in the restraint chair. shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CHS will assess the inmate’s medical and shall be secured within one hour from the time of mental condition prior to placement in the placement. restraint chair. If CHS is unable to assess the inmate prior to placement in the restraint chair, CHS will assess the inmate’s medical ☐ ☐ ☒ and mental condition within one hour of placement in the restraint chair. The facility watch commander and CHS staff will review the inmate for continued restraint or removal a minimum of every hour. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within If CHS is unable to assess the inmate prior to four hours of placement. placement in the restraint chair, CHS will ☐ ☐ ☒ assess the inmate’s medical and mental condition within one hour of placement in the restraint chair. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Staff will check the condition of each inmate conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure in a restraint chair by direct visual observation that the restraints are properly employed, and to within fifteen minutes of the beginning time of ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated the previous check. Staff will check the person person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ for any signs of distress and will ensure the While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons restraints remain properly applied to protect shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area the person’s safety and well-being. which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in No inmate will remain in the restraint chair for consultation with responsible health care staff more than four hours. determines that an incarcerated person cannot be ☐ ☐ ☒ safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 22 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) All events and information related to the A video camera will be used to record the placement in restraints shall be documented and inmate being placed and secured in the shall be video recorded unless exigent restraint chair. All additional interactions circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The requiring entry into the cell will also be documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒ recorded, including CHS assessments and placement; person authorizing placement; names of evaluations. staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 15003.10 Video Documentation Restraint Chair use 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 1800.1 Security Restraints d) Pregnant Inmates The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or An inmate known to be pregnant, or in in recovery after delivery or termination of the recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained ☐ ☐ ☒ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg by the use of leg restraints, waist restraints, or or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during A pregnant inmate in labor or presumed to be delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination in labor shall be taken to a hospital for the of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the purpose of giving childbirth and shall be wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for transported in the least restrictive way the safety and security of the incarcerated person, possible. A pregnant inmate shall not be the staff, or the public. shackled to anyone else during transport. ☐ ☐ ☒ An inmate in labor, during delivery, in recovery after delivery, or during recovery after termination of pregnancy shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Staff shall remove the restraints from a who is currently responsible for the medical care of pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical labor, delivery, or while the inmate is in emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery recovery after delivery when a medical ☐ ☐ ☒ or termination of the pregnancy determines that the professional who is currently responsible for removal of restraints is medically necessary. the inmate’s medical care determines that the removal of the restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 1604.6 Pregnant Inmate Rights pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Upon confirmation of a pregnancy, CHS shall pregnant people. provide the inmate with an acknowledgment ☐ ☐ ☒ form (Pregnant Inmate Information form) advising them of the rights afforded to them. The signed form shall be placed in the inmate’s health record. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 23 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 1500 Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized In the event an incarcerated person refuses to law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel be processed as required by law, the deputy including peace officers, may employ reasonable force will complete and serve the “Inmate Notice of ☒ ☐ ☐ to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or Proposition 69 Compliance” form which palm print impressions from individuals who are required advises of his/her legal obligation to provide to provide such samples, specimens or impressions the required specimen. pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of This agency will not use force for DNA reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that samples. an objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded The sergeant should attempt to convince the by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to incarcerated person to voluntarily provide the secure voluntary compliance shall be documented sample. ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written If a judge submits an order of the court authorization of the facility watch commander or directing the Sheriff’s Department to use force designee on duty. The authorization shall include to obtain the sample, the Watch Commander ☒ ☐ ☐ information that reflects the fact that the offender was will notify County Counsel immediately and no asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or force will be used. impression and refused. (c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell If a judge submits an order of the court extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including directed to the incarcerated person and they audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. refuse, staff will notify a supervisor and video The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ record the refusal. length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 2012 Education 2900.6 Inmate Education – PREA The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an BSCC staff reviewed a program(s) and ☒ ☐ ☐ education program for incarcerated persons. education schedule for the week of May 17, 2023, and found several classes were offered throughout the week for compliance with this regulation. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 24 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS When such services are not made available by the 2012 Education appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator shall develop and implement an education program with Education programs are offered in available resources. conjunction with local education agencies (LEA) and are designed to help the incarcerated take advantage of their available time. These programs may include an academically oriented course geared toward ☒ ☐ ☐ the attainment of the California State General Education Development (GED) certificate, as well as continuing education classes such as English as a Second Language (ESL), Job Development Skills, Substance Abuse, and Positive Parenting. Basic Literacy Tutoring and Vocational Computer Business skills are also offered. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or ☒ ☐ ☐ vocational, or both, education of housed people. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be When security permits, any sentenced or pre- established. Modified academic or vocational trial inmate will have the opportunity to enroll opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ in any available education program. practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules Participation will be voluntary. and regulations. 1062 VISITING 1902 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Jail Operations Administration encourages written policies and procedures, which include the inmates to maintain ties with their family and following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ friends through regular visits. Visiting is scheduled to allow such access on a regular basis, limited only by staff availability, capacity of the designated visitation areas, and the safe operation of the jail facilities. (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: Only one visit is permitted per day; visits last (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility a minimum of 30 minutes. schedules, space, and number of personnel will ☒ ☐ ☐ allow. BSCC staff reviewed a visit schedule from May 1, 2023. The facility offers onsite barrier and contact visiting. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting Visiting at Theo Lacy is available Friday, hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made Saturday, Sunday, and Monday between available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. 0800 and 1700 hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ https://ocsheriff.gov/commands- divisions/custody-operations-command/theo- lacy-facility/visiting-hours-information (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate The Watch Commander or designee may operational or safety and security concern exists. All deny an approved visitor access to a facility; cancelled visits must be documented. The facility or may terminate or restrict a visit in progress ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled for violations of law, facility policy (such as visits and document such review. stated in C.C.R. Title 15), or for any reason related to a legitimate penological interest 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 25 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this A maximum of two adults and two minors are section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ permitted at one time. children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visits will be available 7 days per week visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the between the hours of 0700-1700. ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors This facility does not have onsite video are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; In-person barrier, contact visits, video Visitation hours; On-site personal visiting will be conducted Friday through Monday 0800-1700. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, At least 30 minutes, twice a week. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Discipline, misconduct during visit, etc. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1900 Communications, Mail, and Visiting - Inmate Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: Inmates will be permitted to send and receive (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an unlimited correspondence in order to maintain incarcerated person may send or receive; communication with their families, friends, business associates, and government ☒ ☐ ☐ authorities, except when there is reasonable cause to justify limitations for reasons of public safety or facility order, security, or to stop a state or federal crime. There are no limits placed on the number of letters an inmate may send or receive. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be All incoming mail will be screened by read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ mailroom Correctional Services Assistants manager or designee approves; (CSA). 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 26 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s All incoming mail from state and federal correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any courts, state and federal elected officials, member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and attorneys, legitimate legal service the State Board of State and Community Corrections; organizations that consist of an established however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail group of attorneys involved in the only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money representation of offenders in judicial orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; proceedings (including the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Association ☒ ☐ ☐ of Criminal Defense lawyers), the Board of State and Community Corrections, and the Division Commander or the Captain shall be considered "legal mail," and shall only be opened and inspected in the presence of the inmate by a deputy in the inmate’s housing area. This mail shall not be read or copied but may be inspected in the presence of the addressee for contraband. (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 1900.5 Free Postage shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Those without funds shall be permitted at correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ least four postage-free letters each week and without limitation on the number of postage paid postage-free letters for legal correspondence envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to as needed. the courts. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 2010 Legal Books and Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies Any inmate housed in any facility may request and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and legal books. All requests will be promptly IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be acted upon. determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources 2010.2 Library Services ☒ ☐ ☐ via paper documents or through electronic media and include current information on community services and A floating library of paperback books is resources, and religious, educational, legal reference circulated by the Correctional Programs staff material and recreational reading material. In Type IV throughout the facility housing units for use by facilities such a program can be either in-house or the inmates. Books are purchased by use of provided through access to the community. the Inmate Welfare Fund and from private donations. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 2006 Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmates will have access to a variety of develop written policies and procedures for a minimum recreational opportunities and equipment, of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of both indoor and outdoor, in order to maintain ☒ ☐ ☐ seven days to include: the physical, social, and emotional health of the individual. Inmates will be afforded the opportunity to use the dayroom for a minimum of three hours per day and three hours of outdoor recreation per week. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and During the onsite inspection, incarcerated individuals stated they went outside once a ☒ ☐ ☐ week. The facility records indicated the incarcerated persons were offered outdoor recreation twice a week. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 27 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. During the onsite inspection, incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people stated they were allowed use of the dayroom for several hours each day. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary Any inmate housed in any facility may request procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ legal books. All requests will be promptly acted upon. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 2010.2 Library Services AND WRITINGS Inmates may subscribe to books, (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall newspapers, or periodicals, accepted for develop written policies and procedures which will permit distribution by the United States Postal incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any Services. On a weekly basis, a member of the book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for Correctional Programs staff will visit each distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐ housing unit and sector to exchange books. facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan to make available a current newspaper or Books are available in the facility. other like source, including a non-English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on ☒ ☐ ☐ any legitimate penological interest; (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Obscene publications or writings, and mail mail containing information concerning where, how, containing information concerning where, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any how, or from whom such material may be matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, obtained; anything that may incite murder, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any assault, violence, and any material ☒ ☐ ☐ matter of a character tending to incite crimes against concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling lottery shall be excluded. or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All incoming mail will be screened for ☒ ☐ ☐ received by an incarcerated person; and unacceptable materials. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, No inmate may possess more than a periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may combination of five (5) books and/or five (5) have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one ☒ ☐ ☐ magazines at one time. Excess items must be time. discarded or mailed out of the facility at the inmate's expense. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 28 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1904 Telephone Calls The facility administrator shall develop written policies Telephones are available for use during and procedures which allow access to a telephone or dayroom hours. communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. 1904.4 Special Use Telephones Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be Each facility will maintain video interpreting ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication services for hearing-impaired inmates’ use. device which will facilitate communication. Such devices Requests to use video interpreting services may include but are not limited to videophones, will be honored at the convenience of jail staff, teletypewriters, or third-party communications but as soon as reasonably possible. assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 3010 Attorney, Bondsman, Official and In- Custody Visitation The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 1900 Inmate Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. IRC inmates may receive attorneys, licensed bondsman, and other official visitors in the individual module visiting areas, or, if so ☒ ☐ ☐ requested, a contact visit may be conducted in the Attorney/Bonds area of the CMJ or CWJ. 1069 ORIENTATION 1600 Orientation and Jail Rules (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator To maintain inmate discipline within Jail shall develop written policies and procedures for the Operations, a set of rules and regulations has implementation of a program for people newly admitted been established that specifies violations and to the facility designed to orient them at the time of sanctions. Inmate rights will be recognized placement in a living area. ☒ ☐ ☐ and responsible inmate behavior will be required at all times. An efficient operating facility, safe working conditions for jail staff, and the security of the inmate population are the primary objectives for the enforcement of jail rules. New inmates will be informed of jail rules at the time of admission. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and Jail rules, programs, and services are posted may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ throughout each facility in the dayrooms, outdoor recreation, and other areas. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation Inmates are required to read, understand, and information to each person, including those with comply with inmate orientation provisions and disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English ☒ ☐ ☐ jail rules. If there are any questions, inmates proficiency (LEP). should ask a member of the jail staff for clarification. Such a program shall be published and include, but not be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 29 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 2900 PREA/LGBTQI Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 1600.6 Orange County Correctional Programs The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which Inmates may send an inmate message slip to facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private Correctional Programs for information on ☒ ☐ ☐ agencies for individual or family social service programs programs. for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. The range and source of such services shall be at the Academic Programs and Classes discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Development Programs and Classes (a) risk and needs assessments; Vocational Education Programs (b) best practices in: Religious and Inspirational programs (1) individual, group or family counseling; Law Library (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; Great Escape Program (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; Criminon Program (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; BSCC staff reviewed a programs and (6) discharge and reentry planning; education schedule for the week of May 17, (c) referral to community resources and programs; 2023, which listed several classes and (d) reentry planning and service development; programs occurring during the week for (e) legal assistance; compliance with this regulation. (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING 1604.4 Inmate Voting Procedure The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Inmates who would like to participate in local, incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ state, and Federal elections should contact written policies and procedures whereby the county the Registrar of Voters for information and registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, materials. state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 30 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1600.6 Correctional Programs The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility e) Religious & Inspirational Programs shall develop written policies and procedures to provide The county offers religious services in several opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in denominations. These services are offered in religious services, practices, and counseling on a English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Individual voluntary basis. pastoral counseling is also available upon ☒ ☐ ☐ request. BSCC staff reviewed a programs and education schedule for the week of May 17, 2023, which included several religious services offered during the week for compliance with this regulation. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1600.5 Inmate Grievance Procedure (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and The grievance procedure is a formal process Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall for an inmate to address a specific issue or develop written policies and procedures whereby all condition of confinement that personally and incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to directly affects him/her. It provides a positive submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions outlet for the expression of concerns and of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; facilitates their fair and appropriate resolution. classification actions; disciplinary actions; program It also reduces the likelihood that inmates will participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ resort to misconduct as a means of handling and food, clothing, and bedding. their real or perceived problems. In these Such policies and procedures shall include: ways, the grievance procedure improves custody operations. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of grievances and grievance appeals dated between July 2022 to May 2023 and found the staff answered grievances appropriately and within a timely manner. (1) a grievance form; Grievance forms are available in all housing ☒ ☐ ☐ locations. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a 1. Inmates may utilize the grievance grievance, including relevant deadlines; procedure regardless of disciplinary status, housing location, or classification. 2. Grievance forms are available in all housing locations. 3. Any staff member who receives a verbal or ☒ ☐ ☐ written request for a grievance form shall, as soon as practical, provide one to the requesting inmate. All properly completed grievance forms shall be submitted within 14 calendar days of the alleged incident. (3) a process for submission and handling of Inmates may submit grievances anonymously ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; via a grievances box. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 31 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Grievance Resolution appropriate staff level; All grievances will be resolved at the lowest ☒ ☐ ☐ possible level. If the assigned staff member is unable to resolve the issue, the form will be forwarded to the next highest level in the chain of command. (5) appeal to the next level of review; Grievance Appeals In the event an inmate is dissatisfied with the outcome of the actions taken at the initial ☒ ☐ ☐ level, the grievance may be appealed to the next highest level. All appeals must be submitted in accordance with all procedures established for submitting an initial grievance. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Grievance Resolution level of review which acts on the grievance; Grievances that are denied or cannot be ☒ ☐ ☐ resolved will have written reasons for the denial from each level of review which acted upon the grievance. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response The receiving staff member will legibly print within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed his/her name and PID number and enter the a period of 15 calendar days; date/time of submission on the “Received By” line of the grievance form. The staff member will provide the inmate a completed copy and place the original completed and signed form in the area’s grievance box for supervisor review, database upload, and distribution. ☒ ☐ ☐ The sergeant will assign a JI number to each grievance, prior to entering it into the Grievance Database. Once a JI number has been assigned, a copy of the original grievance containing a response will be provided to the inmate. The original copy will be retained by the facility. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction An inmate may not file a grievance on any within the facility; issue which the Department has no control ☒ ☐ ☐ over, such as: Federal, State, or Local Laws, Judicial Proceedings or Decisions of the Courts, Probation or Parole Actions (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, (see above) appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct The original grievance with the written regular review of grievances, responses, and response will be forwarded to the facility appeals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Sergeant for review and distribution, and will be filed in administration at the originating facility. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 32 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Grievance System Abuse: Grievance Procedure Abuse The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the submission of an excessive number of Abuse of the grievance procedure is defined grievances. as the misuse of the process through ☒ ☐ excessive frivolous complaints or continued complaints of previously resolved issues. The Division Commander or his/her designee has final determination of what is considered grievance procedure abuse. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 1600 Orange County Jail Rules 1602 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility 1602.2 Minor Violations administrator shall establish written rules and 1602.3 Major Violations disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated 1602.5 Discipline persons. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary packets dated between should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, September 2022 and April 2023 and found Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. they contained pertinent information regarding the violation, hearing details, and final disposition. Disciplinary sanctions were justly correlated to the violation and appeals to discipline were answered appropriately. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Inmates are provided with an orientation upon and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing housing which includes inmate rules and units and the booking area or issued to each person discipline. Inmates are required to read, upon booking. understand, and comply with inmate orientation provisions and jail rules. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmate rules are posted in all housing areas. BSCC staff observed written inmate rules affixed to a wall in each housing area. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Inmate rules are written and posted in multiple to read English, and for persons with disabilities, languages. provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 1600 Jail Rules PERSONS 1602 Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Inmate misconduct will be documented in the and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff’s Data System and sanctions will be The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following imposed in proportion to the severity of the elements: rule violated. Inmates may utilize the formal appeal process to appeal any disciplinary action against them. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 33 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Minor Violations conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as Minor violations may be handled on an access to television, telephones, commissary, or informal or formal basis at the discretion of the lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written deputy. Deputies are encouraged to resolve documentation and supervisory approval. minor incidents on an informal basis. Deputies may: Counsel the offender, Assign up to four (4) hours extra duty with the approval of a sergeant or Watch Commander, Deny the inmate certain privileges, such as ☒ ☐ ☐ telephone or TV for up to five (5) days for each violation (Under no circumstance should a loss of telephone privileges be used to prevent an inmate from making legal calls to his/her attorney), Deny the inmate commissary for up to five (5) consecutive calendar days (not five commissary days). Deputies may not deny the inmate dayroom, visiting, and/or outdoor recreation as a result of a minor jail rule violation. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules Major violations of jail rules will result in a or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive disciplinary hearing. minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in ☒ ☐ ☐ writing by the staff member observing the act and Punishment for major violations of jail rules submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences may consist of one or any combination of the of such violations may include, but are not limited to: following: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. Referred to as the Special Management Unit ☒ ☐ ☐ (SMU) 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary The hearing will be conducted by a supervisor authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to who was not involved or a witness to the impose such consequences. ☒ ☐ ☐ incident. The Deputy(s) and inmate(s) will be interviewed along with any witnesses they wish to call. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person The inmate will be handed the original copy of shall be acted on with the following provisions and within the Notice of Disciplinary Violation. Deputies specified timeframes: shall note on the notice whether the inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice waived the twenty-four (24) hour delay. of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Disciplinary hearings will take place no sooner hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours than twenty-four (24) hours and no later than after the report has been submitted to the seventy-two (72) hours after the inmate is disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has served their Notice of Disciplinary Violation/ ☒ ☐ ☐ been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing Hearing, unless their twenty-four (24) hours may be postponed or continued for a reasonable are waived by the inmate. time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 34 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to The inmate(s) involved in the violation, along appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and with any witnesses, will be temporarily present witnesses and documentary evidence. The segregated until they have been interviewed. incarcerated person shall have access to staff or The hearing will be conducted by a supervisor assistance when they have limited literacy, or the who was not involved or a witness to the issues are complex. ☒ ☐ ☐ incident. The Deputy(s) and inmate (s) will be interviewed along with any witnesses they wish to call. Interpreters will be provided as needed. The inmate shall have access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is illiterate, or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary Final disposition of punishment will be made charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and by the Disciplinary Officer and reviewed by ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility the Division Commander. manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a Inmates shall be advised of the action taken written statement by the fact-finders about the by the Disciplinary Officer by means of an evidence relied on and the reasons for the "Inmate's Advisement of Punishment Report" disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept ☒ ☐ ☐ which is prepared by the Disciplinary Officer. pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. Distribution of the form is as follows: One (1) copy to Inmate Records, Two (2) copies to Classification, One (1) copy to the inmate 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Minor Violation Appeal Procedure: Any supervisor on all disciplinary action. inmate wishing to appeal a minor violation must submit a written request within forty- eight (48) hours of notice of the violation to the appropriate Sergeant. The Sergeant will review the appeal and advise the inmate in writing of his/her decision. ☒ ☐ ☐ b) Major Violation Appeal Procedure: Appeals of punishment may be made in writing in the form of a grievance, an Inmate Message Slip, or a letter to the facility and must be submitted within fourteen (14) days after receiving notice of the discipline imposed. (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility Due to the nature of the violation, an inmate administrator from administratively separating any may be moved to a SMU cell pending his/her incarcerated person from the general population or hearing. Placement of an inmate in SMU program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical pending a disciplinary hearing will not include health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of the loss of any regular privileges such as ☒ ☐ ☐ the person, staff, program, or community is endangered, commissary, public visiting, dayroom, or pending disciplinary action or a review as required by outdoor recreation (Full-Privileges). If an Section 1053 of these regulations. inmate is moved to another housing location, the Classification/Housing Review Form (J- 203) will be completed. (d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 35 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 1602.5 Discipline Minor The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer Major shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Violations of Law infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of Minor Violations – Counseling, extra duty, discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the denial of privileges such as telephone or following: television, denial of commissary. (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. Major Violations – loss of privileges, loss of (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. good time/work time, removal from work (d) Removal from work details. status, confinement to Special Management (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Unit Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 1602.7 Special Management Unit The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The Disciplinary Sergeant will conduct a prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary review to determine if SMU is still necessary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group for the offender. punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological 1. This review will occur every 7 days that the degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate is housed in SMU. 2. The Sergeant will interview the inmate, Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: consult with Mental Health staff, and complete (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option the Special Management Unit Review form of last resort and as a response to the most serious and and forward the form to the Watch threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and Commander. The Watch Commander will with the least restrictive conditions possible. review and sign the form the same day. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for The Disciplinary Sergeant will conduct a 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the review to determine if SMU is still necessary facility manager before the disciplinary separation for the offender. This review will occur every 7 status is continued. This review shall include a days that the inmate is housed in SMU. consultation with health care staff. Such reviews ☒ ☐ ☐ shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter After an inmate has completed thirty (30) until the disciplinary status has ended. This review consecutive days in SMU, there shall be a shall be documented. review by the Division Commander before the SMU status is continued. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have SMU cells may also be used as alternative the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title housing (i.e. medical quarantine, facility 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be safety and security, other appropriate issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles circumstances) after receiving approval from 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be the Watch Commander. deprived of them through any portion of the day ☒ ☐ ☐ except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 36 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or If CHS staff believe that the inmate is unable medical staff determine that an individual has to control his/her behavior or is unable to serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, understand the consequences of his/her they shall be removed from disciplinary separation ☒ ☐ ☐ behavior due to a disability or mental health immediately upon this determination. condition, the inmate will not be housed in the SMU and this will be documented in the disposition of punishment. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated Discipline by Inmates person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the 1. No inmate may inflict punishment upon right of punishment over any other incarcerated person another inmate. or group of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. "Kangaroo Court" (mock courts set up by inmates) and/or "sanitation committees" Note: PC § 4019.5. (inmates set up to enforce sanitation rules) are illegal in any California jail. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Safety cells (medical restraint) will not be Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ used as a form of punishment. disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the 1602.8 Personal Hygiene Articles in SMU implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these All inmates shall be issued a welfare pack regulations. upon placement into SMU. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Under no circumstances will an inmate be ☒ ☐ ☐ denied food as a means of punishment. (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Correspondence privileges shall not be except in cases where the incarcerated person has withheld except in cases where the inmate violated correspondence regulations, in which case has violated correspondence regulations, in correspondence may be suspended for no longer than ☒ ☐ ☐ which case correspondence may be 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility suspended for no longer than seventy-two manager. (72) hours without the review and approval of the Division Commander. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel Telephone use will be made available on be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ request to contact an attorney, the courts, or for personal emergencies. 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS One copy of the completed Special Management Unit Review form will be Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept provided to the inmate and one copy will be ☒ ☐ ☐ of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This stored in the inmate’s records jacket. All requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule records are stored in the agency’s JMS violation reports and report of the disposition of each. system. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 37 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 2108.1 Screening Process DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING A Correctional Health Services (CHS) staff (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the member will make inquiries into the arrestees: facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Current illness and health problems, including develop a written plan to address the identification, dental problems, communicable diseases, treatment, control and follow-up management of medications taken, and special health tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The requirements, use of alcohol and other drugs, plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, and past and present treatment or identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical hospitalization for mental illness or suicide. evaluation, treatment responsibilities during ☒ ☐ ☐ incarceration and coordination with public health officials Correctional Health Services Policy 7007 for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall Communicable Diseases reflect the current local incidence of communicable 7001 Infection Control Program diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. Upon intake, arrestees are asked medical receiving questions specific to communicable diseases including, but not limited to, past history of infectious diseases, as well as recent communicable illness symptoms (i.e. fever, rash, cough) by CHS clinical staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority 2110.3 Communicable Diseases Reporting shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Correctional Health Services Policy 7007 procedures in conformance with applicable state and Communicable Diseases federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be 2110.3 Communicable Diseases Reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical 2110 Medical Legal Reporting and Records ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; 2110.1 Informed Consent (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated The informed consent of the inmate shall be persons and custody staff; required for all examinations, treatments, and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures governed by informed consent standards in the community. (4) Medical procedures required to identify the 2110.2 Communicable Disease Exposure presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of exposure to others; All employees and volunteers exposed to a person diagnosed with a communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ disease shall be evaluated, counseled, and offered appropriate prophylactic treatment by HCA/ Employee Health Services or another treatment facility. (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; 2110.4 Medical Records At no time will any inmate or other unauthorized persons be allowed access to inmate medical records. The files will be kept ☒ ☐ ☐ separated from the inmate's confinement record, including after the time they are released. All access to inmate medical files will be controlled and regulated by the Custodian of Records. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 38 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, For inmates diagnosed with a communicable medical needs, and safety of the affected disease and refusing appropriate treatment, incarcerated persons; medical quarantine authorized by the treating physician shall be used. Treatment, other ☒ ☐ ☐ than in an emergency situation, shall not be forced by any CHS staff member. For such cases, a court order for treatment may be sought by the Medical Director after consultation with the Sheriff. (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person The informed consent of the inmate shall be that address the limits of confidentiality; and, required for all examinations, treatments, and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures governed by informed consent standards in the community. (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Employees who believes they have been possible exposure of custody staff to a exposed to communicable disease will report ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. possible exposure to their Supervisor immediately. 1211 SICK CALL 2106 Sick Call/Hospital Referrals The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Inmates with non-emergency health care authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, complaints will be seen by the appropriate which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ health care professional during scheduled or provision made that any incarcerated person sick call hours. requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. Sick call is conducted daily between 0700 – 2000 hours. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING 2306 Meal Service 2306.2 Meals In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall Inmates will be provided with three meals per be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one day, served at regular times during each of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food twenty-four (24) hour period. At least one must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 meal will include hot food. Meals will be hours pass between evening and morning meals. ☒ ☐ ☐ served approximately at 0430, 1100, and Additionally, supplemental food must be served to 1600 hours. people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible During the onsite inspection, Kitchen staff physician. advised they are able to accommodate a number of special or medical diets. Meals are sent with the transportation unit for incarcerated people going to court. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the 1604.1 Inmate Rights actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ A minimum of fifteen (15) minutes shall be prescribed additional time. allowed for the actual consumption of each meal Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Late courts will be fed upon their return to the may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall facility with a sack lunch unless the serving be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ line is still open. medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 39 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles, and Linen Supplies The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but All inmates will be provided clothing that Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities meets sanitation and safety requirements and shall include, but not be limited to: is properly fitted, climatically suitable, and appropriate to meet the needs of the situation. (a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1600.2 Orange County Rules Clothing issue: two pairs of underwear, t-shirt, socks, jumpsuit/pants/shirt, shoes, bra, sweatshirt. During the onsite inspection, clothing was inspected and found to be clean and free of holes or tears. (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may All new inmates who will be remaining in be substituted for the institutional undergarments and custody will be required to shower and footwear specified in this regulation. This option exchange their personal clothing for jail-issue ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary clothing. responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Inmates whose gender identity at time of free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ classification differs from their gender Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more assigned at birth shall be permitted to wear compatible with their gender identity and gender clothing items of the gender with which they expression. identify, as clothing room supply permits. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 40 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL 2404.3 Pest control CLOTHING The Jail Operations Vermin and Pest Control There shall be written policies and procedures Program will be monitored by the Division developed by the facility administrator to control Commander’s designee. Regular contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated preventative programs will be conducted to people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be control pests. Only licensed services will be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so utilized under a contract administered by the as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. County Procurement Division. b) Employees are required to report, in memorandum form, any observation of insects, rodents, or vermin anywhere in the facilities. The Operations Sergeant will take necessary corrective action ☒ ☐ ☐ (i.e., a service call to the contracted service provider). 2404.4 Special Handling of Pediculosis (crab) Cases The infested inmate will gather all clothing and bedding and bring it to the Guard Station Vestibule area. The housing Deputy will give the inmate a hot water-soluble bag and a large white plastic bag. The inmate will place all clothing and bedding into the hot water- soluble bag. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles and Linen Supplies There shall be written policies and procedures 2408.1 New Inmates developed by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall Inmates who do not have any funds will be be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and provided with basic hygiene articles including tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, and a razor. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Two times per week, inmates can purchase a ☒ ☐ ☐ supply themself with the following personal care items, variety of commissary items (e.g., deodorant, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shampoo, etc.). shall be issued: On the day of inspection, the agency did not have panty liners to provide as requested; therefore, they were noncompliant with this regulation. Immediately following the inspection, agency staff ordered panty liners. (a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 2408.1 New Inmates hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall ☒ ☐ ☐ not be required to share any personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 41 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. 2408.2 Hygiene Equipment Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Inmate Barber Shop Hair Care Services shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Electric clippers: Deputies will direct inmate between individual uses by the method prescribed by the barbers to disinfect all electric clippers in the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections barber shop between each individual use by: 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of (1) removing all foreign matter; and (2) Regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Disinfecting with a 100% solution of Barbicide or any EPA-registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal properties used according to manufacturer’s instructions. The disinfectant solution used shall remain covered at all times and be changed at least once per week or whenever visibly cloudy or dirty. 1266 SHOWERING 1600.2 Orange County Jail Rules 2007 Shower Call There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers are available during dayroom hours. showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Inmates are expected to shower at least every prohibited from showering at least every other day other day. following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 2408.2 Hygiene Equipment Inmate Barber Shop Hair Care Services (a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ When requested, any inmate can obtain hair care services once per month. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 1602.8 Personal Hygiene Articles in Special identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Management Unit allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at least once a month. The facility administrator may ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates will not be permitted to keep a suspend this requirement in relation to people who are shaving razor in their cell, however, they will considered to be a danger to themselves or others. be permitted to shave daily unless otherwise ordered by the facility administrator. (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a Deputies will ensure all hair care equipment is method approved by the State Board of Barbering and properly disinfected, returned, and stored in a Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, clean, covered container marked “disinfected” Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of within the inmate barber shop. Regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Haircuts are on an “as requested” basis and are done in the housing unit recreation yard. The deputies are responsible for managing the cleaning solution. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 42 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 2408 Clothing, Bedding, Hygiene Articles and Linen Supplies The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who All inmates will be supplied with bedding and is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be linens sufficient to provide comfortable, limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ sanitary, and safe conditions during their (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the period of confinement. requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; During the onsite inspection, the mattresses inspected were serviceable and in good condition. (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 2400 Sanitation and Maintenance MAINTENANCE Facility Housekeeping The facility administrator shall develop written policies A regular schedule of housekeeping will be and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable performed to maintain an acceptable level of level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the cleanliness throughout the facility. facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and 2400.2 Inmate Housekeeping correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Inmates and inmate workers at the direction of the CSA will conduct sanitation activities in security housing and operations areas. 2406 Facility Maintenance and Repairs Facility repair requests will be expedited and ☒ ☐ ☐ completed in a timely manner. This will ensure that the good order of the facility is maintained. Responsibility for all maintenance in Jail Operations rests with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner/Facility Operations (OCSC/FO) staff 2406.2 Building Maintenance Requests All employees shall report any building maintenance or repair problems as soon as possible, preferably within one day of noticing the problem. OCSC/FO provides building maintenance services. During the onsite inspection, the facility was clean and in good working order. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 43 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Housing areas are cleaned by CSA’s and Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the health authority. DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility. If yes, the following sections, including those ☐ ☐ ☒ summarized in Title 15, Article 8, apply (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1. 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in ☐ ☐ ☒ which they have contact with adult prisoners. Note: Reference WIC § 208. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. ☐ ☐ ☒ In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1102 CLASSIFICATION The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 44 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 45 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒ detention of minors; (5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 46 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PRO 23-24 Page 47 of 47 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 3560 FACILITY: Theo Lacy Facility TYPE: II RC: 2284 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds A-D BARRACKS Notes: 1974 - Variance allowed Sheriff’s Dept. to house 146 in Barracks A-D to accommodate “weekend sentenced” individuals. Over time, the Dept. changed the usage of these dorms thus nullifying the variance. The 1963 standard had max capacity of 50; however, BSCC approved the least restrictive standard and set the max capacity at 64. 96.0' x 45.0' x A Dorm 1963 1 90 64 64 10 - 20 2 7 17.0' 96.0' x 45.0' x B Dorm 1963 1 100 64 64 10 - 20 1 10 17.0' 96.0' x 45.0' x C Dorm 1963 1 100 64 64 10 - 20 1 10 17.0' 96.0' x 45.0' x D Dorm 1963 1 90 64 64 10 - 20 2 7 17.0' E BARRACKS This barrack was converted to a medical examination area. F BARRACKS (RC 128) Notes: Barracks F, G, & H have continuous access to plumbing and dayroom facilities. Each barracks is divided into East & West, with dorm area on the mezzanine. There are no doors on the barracks, only half-walls separating the cubicles from the dayroom. The upstairs living areas are not rated due to dorm capacity being met downstairs. F East - dayroom area contains seating for 90, 9 tables with 10 seats each; eat in chow hall. A, D, E, H Dorm 1988 4 12 8 32 25.0' x 11.6' x 8.0' * * * * * downstairs B, C, F, G Dorm 1988 4 16 8 32 24.6' x 17.5' x 8.0' * * * * * downstairs I-P Dorm 1988 8 10 0 0 25.0' x 11.5' x 8.0' * * * * * upstairs F East Plumbing 1988 - - - - - 8 3 11 4 9 F West - Dayroom area contains seating for 90, 9 tables with 10 seats each; eat in chow hall. A, D, E, H Dorm 1988 4 12 8 32 25.0' x 11.5' x 8.0' * * * * * downstairs B, C, F, G Dorm 1988 4 16 8 32 25.0' x 17.5' x 8.0' * * * * * downstairs I-P Dorm 1988 8 10 0 0 25.0' x 11.5' x 8.0' * * * * * upstairs F West Plumbing 1988 - - - - - 9 3 12 3 7 G BARRACKS (RC 128) Note: G Barracks has no walls due to 1988 regulations for dormitories. A-H cubicles are on the bottom; I-P are on top; Dorm F is a rectangle sliced diagonally, with the deputy station on the dividing wall. *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. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds G East Notes: Dayroom area contains seating for 90 only, 9 tables with 10 seats each; eat in chow hall. A, D, E, H Dorm 1988 4 12 8 32 25.0' x 11.5' x 8.0' downstairs B, C, F, G Dorm 1988 4 16 8 32 24.5' x 17.5' x 8.0' downstairs I-P Dorm 1988 8 10 0 0 25.0' x 11.5' x 8.0' upstairs G East Plumbing 1988 - - - - - 9 4 13 6 8 G West Notes: Dayroom area contains seating for 90 only, 9 tables with 10 seats each; eat in chow hall. A, D, E, H Dorm 1988 4 12 8 32 25.0' x 11.5' x 8.0' downstairs B, C, F, G Dorm 1988 4 16 8 32 25.0' x 17.5' x 8.0' downstairs I-P Dorm 1988 8 10 0 0 25.0' x 11.5' x 8.0' upstairs G West Plumbing 1988 - - - - - 9 4 13 6 8 H BARRACKS (RC 128) Notes: A-H cubicles are on the bottom; I-P are on top; Dorm F is a rectangle sliced diagonally, with the deputy station on dividing wall. H EAST NOTES: Dayroom area contains seating for 90 only, 9 tables with 10 seats each; eat in chow hall. A, D, E, H Dorm 1988 4 12 8 32 25.0' x 11.5' x 8.0' downstairs B, C, F, G Dorm 1988 4 16 8 32 25.0' x 17.5' x 8.0' downstairs I-P Dorm 1988 8 10 0 0 25.0' x 11.5' x 8.0' upstairs H East Plumbing 1988 - - - - - 9 4 13 6 8 H WEST NOTES: Dayroom area contains seating for 90 only, 9 tables with 10 seats each; eat in chow hall. A, D. E, H Dorm 1988 4 12 8 32 25.0' x 11.5' x 8.0' downstairs B, C, F, G Dorm 1988 4 16 8 32 25.0' x 17.5' x 8.0' downstairs I-P Dorm 1988 8 10 0 0 25.0' x 11.5' x 8.0' upstairs H West Plumbing 1988 - - - - - 9 4 13 6 8 Note: There is a single shower available in the area where these cells are located. MOD I (RC 152) Sectors 1-6; Each sector has two showers (one on the lower level, one upstairs). Irregular cells are 66 sq. ft. and cannot be rated. Sector 1 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 *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. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy LASE 23-24 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) Sector 2 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) Sector 3 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) Sector 4 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) Sector 5 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) Sector 6 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) Dual use 1-8 1988 8 1 1 8 7’ x 10’ 1 1 1 1 MOD J (RC 144) Sectors 7 – 12; each sector has two showers (one on lower level; one on mezzanine). Irregular cells are 66 sq ft. and cannot be rated. Sector 7 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) Sector 8 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) Sector 9 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) Sector 10 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) Sector 11 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) Sector 12 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.3' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular (66 sq ft) *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. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy LASE 23-24 - 3 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Mod K (RC 152) Sectors 13-18, with Administrative Separation/Dual use housing. There is one shower on each level, 8 tables = 32 seats ea. dayroom, recreation area, medical exam, multipurpose, interview rooms, and 9 visiting spaces. Each cell has a desk and 2 seats. Irregular cells are 67 sq ft. and cannot be rated. Sector 13 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 1 - 1 1 Sector 14 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 1 - 1 1 Sector 15 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 1 - 1 1 Sector 16 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 1 - 1 1 Sector 17 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 1 - 1 1 Sector 18 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 1 - 1 1 Dual use Single 1994 8 1 1 8 10.1' x 7.2' x 8.9' 1 - 1 1 1 Notes: There is a shower available for dual use cells; bunks are concrete; each cell with a table and chair. Mod L (RC 144) Sectors 19-24, there is one shower on each level, 8 tables = 32 seats in each sector w/medical examination, multipurpose, interview rooms, and 9 visiting spaces. Each cell has a desk and 2 seats. Irregular cells are 67 sq ft. and cannot be rated. Sector 19 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 1 - 1 1 Sector 20 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 1 - 1 1 Sector 21 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 1 - 1 1 Sector 22 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 1 - 1 1 Sector 23 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 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. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy LASE 23-24 - 4 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Sector 24 Double 1988 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 1988 4 - 0 0 Irregular 1 - 1 1 Receiving Area – Booking Loop H1 Holding 1988 1 - (6) (6) 6.7' x 14.8' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 10.3' bench; seating limits capacity. H2 Holding 1988 1 - (6) (6) 6.7' x 14.8' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 10.3' bench; seating limits capacity. H3 Holding 1988 1 - (6) (6) 6.7' x 14.8' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 10.3' bench; seating limits capacity. H4 Holding 1988 1 - (6) (6) 6.7' x 14.8' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 10.3' bench; seating limits capacity. H5 Holding 1988 1 - (12) (12) 11.1' x 14.8' 2 - 2 2 - Notes: 20.6' bench; seating limits capacity. H6 Holding 1988 1 - (12) (12) 11.1' x 14.8' 2 - 2 2 - Notes: 20.6' bench; seating limits capacity. H7 Holding 1988 1 - (12) (12) 11.1' x 14.8' 2 - 2 2 - Notes: 20.6' bench; seating limits capacity. H8 Holding 1988 1 - (12) (12) 10.9' x 14.8' 2 - 2 2 - Notes: 20.6' bench; seating limits capacity. H9 Holding 1988 1 - (12) (12) 10.6' x 14.8' 2 - 2 2 - Notes: 20.6' bench; seating limits capacity. H10 Holding 1988 1 - (12) (12) 10.9' x 14.8' 2 - 2 2 - Notes: 20.6' bench; seating limits capacity. H11 Holding 1988 1 - (6) (6) 6.9' x 14.8' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 10.3' bench; seating limits capacity. H12 Holding 1988 1 - (6) (6) 6.7' x 14.' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 10.3' bench; seating limits capacity. H13 Holding 1988 1 - (6) (6) 6.7'x 14.8' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 10.3' bench; seating limits capacity – not in use: storage. H14 Holding 1988 1 - (6) (6) 6.7' x 14.8' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 10.3' bench; seating limits capacity - not in use: storage. H15 Holding 1988 1 - (9) (9) 11.4' x 13.7' 2 - 2 2 - Notes: 14.4' bench; seating limits capacity; one toilet is handicap accessible. H16 Holding 1988 1 - (13) (13) 8.9' x 17.5' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 19.5' bench; seating limits capacity. H17 Holding 1988 1 - (6) (6) 8.7' x 17.6' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 10.3' bench. H18 Holding 1988 1 - (16) (16) 7.6' x 21.2' 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 25' bench BUILDING A – contains housing Modules M, N, and O *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. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy LASE 23-24 - 5 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds MOD M (RC 192) Notes: Sectors 25-30, have a shower on each level, 8 tables = 32 seats for each sector, medical exam, multipurpose and interview rooms, 9 visiting spaces. Each cell has a desk with two seats. Irregular cells are 70 sq. ft. Sector 25 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 26 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 27 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 28 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 29 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 30 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 MOD N (RC 192) Notes: Sectors 31-36, have a shower on each level, 8 tables = 32 seats in each sector, medical exam, multipurpose and interview rooms, 9 visiting spaces. Each cell has a desk and 2 seats. Irregular cells are 70 sq ft. Sector 31 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 32 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 33 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 34 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 35 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Sector 36 Double 2001 16 2 2 32 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 Telehealth Single 2001 16 1 (1) (16) 11.1' x 7.2' x 8.9' 1 - 1 1 * Notes: Two showers in hall; however, these cells were converted to space for Telehealth. MOD O (RC 92) Notes: Sector 37 cells 4 and 6 are on the mezzanine and have a separate dayroom with one shower. Sectors 38-41 each have 2 showers in the dayroom. Sector 42 cells 3 & 4 each have a shower in the cell. Cells 1 and 2 have no shower; inmates in those cells use the Sector 37 mezzanine dayroom. Sector 37 Single 2001 2 3 2 4 18.11’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1 1 4,6 Irregular Sector 37 Dorm 2001 1 20 20 20 2 - 3 2 1 2050 sq. ft. Sector 38 Single 2001 12 1 12 12 11.2' x 6.5' 1 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 2001 - - 0 0 Irregular 66 sq. ft. Sector 39 Dorm 2001 4 4 3 12 18’ x 10.08’ 1 1 1 2 1, 2, 7 8 Irregular 205 sq. 3, 4, 5, 6 Dorm 2001 4 4 4 16 1 1 1 2 ft. Sector 40 Dorm 2001 4 4 3 12 18’ x 10.1’ 1 1 1 2 1, 2, 7 8 Irregular 205 sq. 3, 4, 5, 6 Dorm 2001 - - 0 0 1 1 1 2 ft. Sector 41 Single 2001 12 1 12 12 1 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 2001 - - 0 0 Irregular 66 sq. ft. Sector 42 Single 2001 2 1 2 2 10.5’ x 15’ 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. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy LASE 23-24 - 6 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds 1, 2 3, 4 Single 2001 2 1 2 2 13.1’ x 15’ 1 1 1 1 BUILDING B – contains housing Modules P, Q, and R Mod P (RC 192) Notes: There is one shower on each level, 8 tables = 32 seats ea. dayroom, a recreation area, medical exam, multipurpose, interview rooms, and 9 visiting spaces. Each cell has a desk and 2 seats. Sector 43 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 44 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 45 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 46 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 47 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 48 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Mod Q (RC 192) Notes: There is one shower on each level, 8 tables = 32 seats ea. dayroom, a recreation area, medical exam, multipurpose, interview rooms, and 9 visiting spaces. Each cell has a desk and 2 seats. Sector 49 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 50 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 51 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 52 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 53 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 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. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy LASE 23-24 - 7 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS Location # Total RC Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Sector 54 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Mod R (RC 192) Notes: There is one shower on each level, 8 tables = 32 seats ea. dayroom, a recreation area, medical exam, multipurpose, interview rooms, and 9 visiting spaces. Each cell has a desk and 2 seats. Sector 55 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 56 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 8 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 57 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 58 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 59 2001 Double 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 1 - 1 1 Sector 60 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 11.2' x 6.5' 1 - 1 1 2 1-6, 11-16 7-10 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 Irregular (70 sq ft) 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. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy LASE 23-24 - 8 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations BSCC Code: 3560 FACILITY NAME: Theo Lacy Facility FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1963 1980 1988 1994 2001 OTHER: see historical variance FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: November 15, 2023 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) No cells of this type. The remainder of the ☐ ☐ ☒ regulation is deleted. Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4) No cells of this type. The remainder of the ☐ ☐ ☒ regulation is deleted. Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate valuables. Telephone (2.1) Although this is not an intake facility, some Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 ☒ ☐ ☐ cells in the booking loop have telephones. Safety Cells (2.5) No cells of this type. The remainder of the ☐ ☐ ☒ regulation is deleted. Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) – 1994 & 2001 ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a bunk, desk, and seat. ☒ ☐ ☐ Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) No cells of this type at the facility. The ☐ ☐ ☒ remainder of the regulation is deleted from this checklist. Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) No cells of this type at the facility. The ☐ ☐ ☒ remainder of the regulation is deleted from this checklist. Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) This facility has double occupancy cells with ☒ ☐ ☐ 1988 & 2001: Maximum capacity of two inmates 1988 and 2001 regulations. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Module I, J, K, and L have cells that are 66 ☐ ☒ ☐ Type I and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities sq. ft. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PHY 23-24 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor ☒ ☐ ☐ dimension at least 6 feet Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain two bunks, one desk and seat ☒ ☐ ☐ Dormitories (2.8) BSCC allowed least restrictive maximum 1963: Capacity of 4-50 persons, 10’ ceilings for dbl capacity of 64 for barracks A-D built in 1963. bunks ☐ ☒ ☐ 1988: Capacity 8-64 persons, 8’ ceilings Barracks F, G, & H populated over their rated 2001: Capacity 4-64, 8’ ceiling capacity. 1963: 500 cubic feet of air space per person (double ☒ ☐ ☐ bunk) 1963: 75 sq. ft. of floor space per person 1988: 50 sq. ft. of floor area per person ☒ ☐ ☐ 2001: 50 sq. ft. for single / 70 sq. ft. double Toilet and washbasin Barracks F, G & H populated over their rated 1963 - 1988: 1:8 ☐ ☒ ☐ capacity, insufficient fixtures for population. 2001- 1:10 Provide storage space for personal items. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1988 – 2001 Drinking fountains ☒ ☐ ☐ Dayrooms (2.9) ☐ ☒ ☐ 1963 -Allow a place to read, write, do indoor activities. Insufficient tables for Barracks A-D. Provide adequate toilet/wash basins for usage ☒ ☐ ☐ Available to all incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ 1988 - 2001 35 square feet of floor area per incarcerated person Barracks F, G, & H population over the rated ☐ ☒ ☐ capacity. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the Insufficient number of tables and seats in ☐ ☒ ☐ maximum number of incarcerated dorms. Access to toilets, washbasins 1:8 and drinking See Dormitories above. fountains. ☐ ☒ ☐ 2001: Toilets/washbasins 1:10 Provide access to showers (see below) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ (excluding special use cells). Shower (3.4) 1963: 1:15 ☒ ☐ ☐ 1988: 1:16 2001: 1:20 Lighting (3.6) Sufficient to permit easy reading. ☒ ☐ ☐ Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. 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) 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 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PHY 23-24 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility programs. Dining Facilities (2.17) Inmates in newer housing areas eat in their 15 square feet per inmate being fed. ☒ ☐ ☐ units. A dining hall is provided for some of the housing units. Toilets, washbasins, and showers are not in the same ☒ ☐ ☐ room or not in view of inmate dining. Visiting (2.18) ☒ ☐ ☐ Sufficient visiting area Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security There are no contact visits. ☐ ☐ ☒ inmates. Attorney Interviews (2.26) ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide 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. Monitoring System (2.22) 1963 - Inter-communication system between the ☒ ☐ ☐ secure area and control so that staff can be alerted instantly of issues within the jail. Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22) The Receiving Area/Booking Loop cells do 1988 – There must be an audio monitoring system not have audio monitoring. This section was ☐ ☒ ☐ capable of alerting personnel stationed in a central built under 1988 standards. control point. When visual electronic surveillance is used, it shall be There are cameras in the Receiving/Booking located primarily in hallways, elevators, corridors or Loop hallways. ☒ ☐ ☐ points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. 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) ☒ ☐ ☐ Canteen (2.16) The commissary is not stored at the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities. There is an offsite warehouse for storage. Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Added for Type II facilities. 3560 Orange Theo Lacy PHY 23-24 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01)