Orange County Sheriff's Dept. (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

April 30, 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 & INSTITUTION S CODE SECTION 209 , ORANGE COUNTY COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Barnes: The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Orange County Sheriff's Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, and the following facilities were inspected on February 21, 2024. FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Lamoreaux Juvenile Justice Center 3550 CH Harbor Justice Center 3730 CH North Justice Center 3770 CH 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. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following item of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards: Title 15 § 1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning: Facility staff at each courthouse could not provide documentation of monthly Fire Prevention Inspections from the last two years. Don Barnes Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist 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 Compliance monitoring completed. Juveniles were not held in the inspected courthouses within the last two years. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, March 6, 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 the item of noncompliance that could not be addressed immediately. Your agency provided BSCC staff with a CAP addressing the item on Wednesday, April 3, 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* David Lemmon, Captain, Orange County Sheriff’s Department *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 3550+ Orange County Sheriff’s Dept CH CHJ LTR 23-24 COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3550 FACILITY NAME: Lamoreaux Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Surrell, Deputy Bohn FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: February 21, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 22-23 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall Orange County Sheriff’s Department Policy include, but not be limited to: Manual (OCPM) 208 Training Policy (a) applicable minimum jail standards; (b) jail operations liability; The Department seeks to provide ongoing (c) separation of incarcerated persons; training and encourages all Members to (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life participate in advanced training and formal safety; and, education on a continual basis. Training is ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) suicide prevention; provided within the confines of funding, (f) de-escalation; requirements of a given assignment, staffing (g) juvenile procedures; levels, and legal mandates. The Department (h) racial bias; and, shall use courses certified by the California (i) mental illness. Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the Correctional Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training Standards Authority (CSA) whenever is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity possible. of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other According to agency staff, deputies assigned relevant factors. to the courthouse complete the POST Basic Academy and the Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be BSCC reviewed a random selection of completed every two years. Successful completion of the employee training files and found deputies requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional received the Corrections Officer Core Course Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ as well as ongoing training in topics such as (but not limited to) de-escalation, mental health intervention, strategic communication, etc. 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. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 216 Staffing Levels A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The purpose of this policy is to ensure that each local detention facility to ensure the implementation proper supervision is available for all shifts. and operation of the programs and activities required by The Department intends to balance Member's these regulations. needs against the need to have flexibility and discretion in using Members to meet operational objectives. While balance is desirable, the paramount concern is the need to meet the operational objectives of the Department. Custody & Court Operations Manual (CCOM) ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 10000 Bailiff Procedures Generally, the duties of the bailiff include providing security for the judge and court staff, escorting inmates, affecting the arrest of specified individuals, and making appropriate contributions toward the court's work product. Included in that list, of course, is the bailiff's responsibility to assist in the organization and control of court operations. 17001.3 Main Control Deputy, 17001.4 Prowler Deputy, 17001.5 - 17001.6 Weapons Screening Deputy & SSO Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at The prowler deputy position is responsible for least one employee on duty at all times in a local managing inmates. detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and BSCC staff reviewed several staffing rosters accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an and found sufficient staff to respond to emergency. emergencies. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which The prowler deputy position will respond to would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ emergencies. incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there BSCC staff reviewed several staffing rosters shall be at least one female employee who shall be and found female staff assigned to every shift. ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The courthouse staff’s main control, prowler personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator deputy, and weapons screening deputy. shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a BSCC staff reviewed several staffing rosters ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the and found sufficient staff to operate the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a courthouse for compliance with this review and recommendations shall be reported to the regulation. local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 902 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement A safety check is a direct visual observation policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that (i.e., direct personal view of the inmate/area include, but are not limited to, the following: without the aid of audio/video equipment), (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being performed at both random and scheduled of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly intervals of each inmate located in an area of through direct visual observation of all people held and responsibility. The purpose of conducting housed in the facility. safety checks is to ensure no inmates are displaying any obvious signs of distress ☒ ☐ ☐ requiring assistance, maintain the safety and welfare of each inmate, and ensure the security of our facilities. 17003.11 Safety Checks BSCC staff reviewed safety checks from January 2024 and found they were completed within 60 minutes from the previous check and at random/varied intervals for compliance with this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 17001.4 Prowler Deputy between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Perform a cell check at least once every hour and record on the Cell Inspection Log. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, This facility does not have a safety cell, and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in sobering cell, or restraints. ☐ ☐ ☒ section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 17003.11 Safety Checks intervals. Each inmate safety check must begin within forty-five (45) minutes of the beginning time of ☒ ☐ ☐ the previous check. When an inmate is secured in a holding cell, alone and out of view of other inmates, each safety check must begin within thirty (30) minutes of the beginning time of the previous check. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 902.2 Documentation of Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: Every safety check will be documented in the (1) the actual time at which each individual safety most appropriate documentation log. All check occurred; Guard Stations responsible for securing inmates in a cell or dormitory will maintain a Safety Check log. ☒ ☐ ☐ The documentation entry will include the name(s) of the personnel who conducted the safety check and the actual starting times of each check. The entry will also include appropriate details of the check and the conditions observed. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) the location where each individual safety check BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory safety check logs and found the number; and, documentation did not specify the location of each individual cell checked but notated “all cells” checked; therefore, the agency was out of compliance with this regulation. BSCC staff provided technical assistance ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding the logging of the location where each individual safety check occurred. Immediately following the onsite inspection, staff changed their practice and now log the cell location of each safety check. BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs dated between March 4th and 15th, 2024, and determined compliance with this regulation. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Court staff documentation showed the who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ specific deputy who conducted the safety check. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Each sergeant will check the logs in his/her reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or area of responsibility to verify staff is properly facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns documenting the safety checks. A notation of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, will be made in the log with the sergeant's safety checks. name and the time the log was checked. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the Supervisor’s Log Reviews from November 2023 and January 2024 and determined compliance with this regulation. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All staff are trained in fire and life safety. Training occurs initially in the academy, and Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at then periodically during shift briefings. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 Orange County Sheriff’s Department Policy Manual (OCPM) was last updated on Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a September 28, 2023. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all Custody & Court Operations Manual (CCOM) applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be last updated on September 21, 2023. comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all Employees are notified of policy changes via employees. email and Lexipol notification. All employees have access to agency policy online. Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not apply and has been deleted. 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 200 Organizational Structure and following: Responsibility (1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐ 200.11 Commands and Divisions communications. 1101 Custody and Court Operations Manual 1101.2 Responsibilities (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 10005.3 Courtroom Inspection administrator/manager. 17003 Facility Security and Control ☒ ☐ ☐ 17003.1 Monthly Formal Inspections, Inspection of Perimeter, Annual Security Inspection (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 Use of Carotid ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Restraint Hold holds. 300.4.4 Restrictions on Use of a Choke Hold (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 306 Hobble Restraint the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 1046.20 Restraint Equipment Penal Code Section 3407. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Restraints and Emergency Response 1800.1 Security Restraints (d) Pregnant Inmates (6) Security and control including physical counts and 17001.4 Prowler Deputy searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 17003.4 Key Control contraband control, and key control. 17003.7 Control of Contraband Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 17003.9 Electronic Scanning Devices review, evaluate, and make a record of security 17003.1 Security Inspections, (e) Annual measures. The review and evaluation shall include Security Inspection internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of The Division Commander shall review both sexual abuse and sexual harassment. internal and external security measures at least annually if not more frequently. All reviews will be documented in a Departmental Memo and submitted to the Custody and ☒ ☐ ☐ Courts Assistant Sheriff for review. The Division Commander will submit an annual report to the Custody and Courts Assistant Sheriff. The report will identify deficiencies, state corrective action, explain follow-up inspection and action taken, and include long- standing unresolved equipment or procedural problems. BSCC staff reviewed the courthouse’s bi- annual security review conducted on January 24, 2024, and determined compliance with this regulation. (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 11005.4 Escape 17004.1 Disturbance Response 17004.2 Emergency Response Team (ERT) (C) mass arrests; 323 Mobile Field Force ☒ ☐ ☐ 323.4 Mass Arrest/Processing 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (D) natural disasters; 2604 Earthquake Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 2606 Flood Procedures 17006.2 Flood Procedures (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 4014 Emergency Systems and Emergency and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment Locations 17003.3 Facility Alarms (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 17002 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 (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 after ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander Duties 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 (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all The Orange County Sheriff’s Department of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ combines its Custody and Courts Operation (5) (which has been deleted). Manual. (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 can 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. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, disorders/identifiers and/or inmates with an and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who elevated risk of self-harm, and provide them present a suicide risk. with additional health resources in order to The program shall include the following: provide 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff training records showed attendance in topics such as de-escalation, mental health intervention, and strategic communication. (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 suicide harm, deputies will immediately refer the risk. inmate to CHS for evaluation. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Housing assignments for people at risk of that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive suicide will be based on safety, and environment should be considered. ☒ ☐ ☐ environment and will follow the standards in CCOM Policy 1200 while collaborating with recommendations of CHS. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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. (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 the 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. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 17007 Emergency Systems and Equipment Locations Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ This courthouse has a fire alarm system, fire having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire extinguishers, and fire hoses throughout the Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression building. which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of The agency provided a Fire Prevention Plan Regulations Section 1029); dated February 10, 2022. (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff During the onsite inspection, the courthouse’s basis with two year retention of the inspection record; sworn staff could not provide documentation for two years of monthly fire extinguisher checks; therefore, they were noncompliant with this regulation. The building has staff dedicated to monthly checks of all fire extinguishers, but those records are not retrained in the detention area, and due to a recent purge, the logs could not be produced for BSCC inspection. ☐ ☒ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed two months of fire extinguisher checks dated November and December 2023, and two years of Scott Air- Pack monthly checks. Immediately following the onsite inspection, the Sheriff’s Department coordinated with the Court Facilities Management staff to begin retraining the monthly fire extinguisher logs. BSCC staff reviewed March and April 2024 logs to determine compliance with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The Orange City Fire Department conducted Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires a fire prevention inspection on January 2, inspections at least once every two years; 2024, and found no violations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Johnson Controls conducted a sprinkler system inspection on February 13, 2023. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 17005 Evacuation Procedures 17005.1 Evacuation of the Public 17005.2 Evacuation of Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ As the primary security agency for the Courts, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) has the authority to order the evacuation of the Lamoreaux Justice Center (LJC) in an emergency. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 17005.3 Evacuation of Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 11001.2 Forms, Records, and Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies A report shall be prepared on all incidents that and procedures for the maintenance of written records result in physical harm, or serious threat of and reporting of all incidents which result in physical physical harm, to an employee or inmate of a harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility or other person. or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. BSCC staff reviewed the provided incident report from December 2023 and found it contained all the pertinent information for compliance with this regulation. Such records shall include the names of the persons Such reports shall include the names of the involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, persons involved, a description of the ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Such reports shall be prepared and submitted assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the to the justice center sergeant by the end of ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. his/her shift unless authorized by the sergeant to submit it at a later time. 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 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. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) 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 (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to The primary goal of inmate classification and provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed population management is to foster an at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and environment that prioritizes the health, safety, transmitting of information regarding incarcerated and security of all inmates placed in the persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while custody of the Orange County Sheriff’s confined at the facility, and the separation of such Department, as well as all staff, contractors, persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court and volunteers. This is achieved through the ☒ ☐ ☐ holding facility. creation, utilization, and periodic review of objective classification and housing plans, which are hereby set forth within this policy. Classification occurs in the county jail. Court arrestees or remands taken to a detention facility are kept separate from other county- booked inmates. The court staff utilizes a Request for Classification Form to alert detention staff of any concerns. (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 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 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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, such Correctional Health Services (CHS) Staff 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. BSCC staff reviewed a preliminary medical screening form used by court-holding deputies to notate observations and statements. The form documents questions asked about communicable diseases, suicide risk, etc. Full screening occurs at the Intake Release Center. 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. Screening occurs at the Intake Release Center An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be 903.4 Psychiatric Evaluation 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. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ Separated housing occurs in jail facilities. 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 Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have Administrative Housing (AH). been deleted. 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 the 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. Screening and referral occur at the Intake Release 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 Mechanical restraints are the only restraints devices. Restraint devices include any devices which used in court holding. immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☒ from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) signs or symptoms which should result in 17007.2 Automated External Defibrillator immediate medical/mental health referral; availability (AED) of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒ There are three AEDs located in this courthouse. (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☐ ☐ ☒ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 1800.1 Security Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the d) Pregnant Inmates 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 or by the use of leg restraints, waist restraints, 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 of in labor shall be taken to a hospital to give the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, birth and shall be transported in the least ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the restrictive way possible. A pregnant inmate safety and security of the incarcerated person, the shall not be shackled to anyone else during staff, or the public. 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. 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: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Interview space is available near the ☒ ☐ ☐ detention area. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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 2406 Facility Maintenance and Repairs correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 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. 11002.11 Sanitation and Maintenance Justice Center Lieutenants shall develop and implement written plans for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout each facility they manage. Such plans shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices that may be found. 17003.8 Maintenance and Tool Control Specific to the Lamoreaux Justice Center BSCC staff reviewed monthly formal inspection reports for September and October 2023, demonstrating the reporting of maintenance issues in the facility. Additionally, the agency provided documentation of contracted janitorial services for regular cleaning and sanitation. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION 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 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities). 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. 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 0B 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 shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒ irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, 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 determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she 1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ and policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION 2B Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Separation of minors in accordance with an ☐ ☐ ☒ established classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors ☐ ☐ ☒ and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒ welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS 3B A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all ☐ ☐ ☒ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION 4B The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information ☐ ☐ ☒ regarding minors who represent 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 court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Justice Center CH PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 3550 FACILITY: Lamoreaux Juvenile Justice Ctr TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: February 21, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Cell: 1 Holding 1986 1 0 (16) 0 12’ x 14’ x 8 1 0 1 1 0 Notes: 26’ bench; wash basins and toilets are separate fixtures. Cell: 2 Holding 1986 1 0 (16) 0 13’ x 14’ x 8’ 1 0 1 1 0 Notes: 26’ bench; wash basins and toilets are separate fixtures; capacity limited by fixtures. Cell: 3 Holding 1986 1 0 (16) 0 13’ x 14’ x 8’ 1 0 1 1 0 Notes: 26’ bench; wash basins and toilets are separate fixtures; capacity limited by fixtures. Cell: 4 Holding 1986 1 0 (2) 0 13’ x 6.5’ x 8’ 1 0 1 1 0 Notes: 3’ bench; wash basins and toilets are separate fixtures. Cell: 5 Holding 1986 1 0 (2) 0 13’ x 6.5’ x 8’ 1 0 1 1 0 Notes: 3’ bench; wash basins and toilets are separate fixtures. Cell: 6 Holding 1986 1 0 (4) 0 13’ x 6.5’ x 8’ 1 0 1 1 0 Notes: 6’ bench; wash basins and toilets are separate fixtures. Cell: 7 Holding 1986 1 0 (8) 0 13’ x 6.5’ x 8’ 1 0 1 1 0 Notes: 6’ and 8’ benches; wash basins and toilets are separate fixtures. Cell: 8 Holding 1986 1 0 (4) 0 13’ x 6.5’ x 8’ 1 0 1 1 0 2024 Notes: Staff do not use Cell 8 due to a broken intercom. The system upgrade is pending. Notes: 6’ bench; wash basins and toilets are separate fixtures. Notes: Each cell has a panic button that activates an intercom in control. The control station is the center/hub with the cells on either side (male/female). There is an interview room on each side. There are three additional interview rooms in the corridor. Two elevators go to the upper floors, used for inmate movement. There are two holding-style cells on each floor - elevator lobbies open into them. Each cell is equipped with facilities. *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. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Juvenile Justice Ctr CH LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 1978 & 1986 BSCC Code: 3550 FACILITY NAME: Lamoreaux Juvenile Justice Ctr FACILITY TYPE: CH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1978: 1986 ☒ ☒ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: February 21, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2, 1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26. 1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room. A temporary holding cell or room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐ of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the There are no bunks located in this court cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates holding facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ are to be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained ☒ ☐ ☐ breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights, etc.. 1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet. In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of ☒ ☐ ☐ cleaning implements and supplies must be provided within the security areas of the facility A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area. ☐ ☐ ☒ 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Juvenile Justice Ctr CH PHY 23-24 - 1 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.21 Storage rooms. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐ supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded from the storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued. 1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. System upgrade pending installation. In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, safety cells, single and double ☒ ☐ ☐ occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. 1231.2.24 Emergency power. There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐ central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations. 1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include attorney interview areas which provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐ 1:16. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number of toilets required, except in those facilities or ☐ ☐ ☒ portions thereof used for females. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3.2 Wash basins. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐ 1:16. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐ Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1231.3.3 Drinking fountains. There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐ cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Juvenile Justice Ctr CH PHY 23-24 - 2 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐ available to inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐ angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3.6 Lighting. Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 ☒ ☐ ☐ footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐ Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐ security, light fixtures must be of secure design. 1231.3.10 Seating. In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐ seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall. When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3.12 Weapons locker. A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ security perimeter of the facility Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐ Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum security. Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ ☐ applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 3550 Orange Lamoreaux Juvenile Justice Ctr CH PHY 23-24 - 3 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3730 FACILITY NAME: Harbor Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CHJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Jason Blake FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: February 21, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 22-23 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall Orange County Sheriff’s Department Policy include, but not be limited to: Manual (OCPM) 208 Training Policy (a) applicable minimum jail standards; (b) jail operations liability; The Department seeks to provide ongoing (c) separation of incarcerated persons; training and encourages all Members to (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life participate in advanced training and formal safety; and, education on a continual basis. Training is ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) suicide prevention; provided within the confines of funding, (f) de-escalation; requirements of a given assignment, staffing (g) juvenile procedures; levels, and legal mandates. The Department (h) racial bias; and, shall use courses certified by the California (i) mental illness. Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the Correctional Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training Standards Authority (CSA) whenever is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity possible. of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other According to agency staff, deputies assigned relevant factors. to the courthouse complete the POST Basic Academy and the Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be BSCC reviewed a random selection of completed every two years. Successful completion of the employee training files and found deputies requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional received the Corrections Officer Core Course Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ as well as ongoing training in topics such as (but not limited to) de-escalation, mental health intervention, strategic communication, etc. 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. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 216 Staffing Levels A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The purpose of this policy is to ensure that each local detention facility to ensure the implementation proper supervision is available for all shifts. and operation of the programs and activities required by The Department intends to balance Member's these regulations. needs against the need to have flexibility and discretion in using Members to meet operational objectives. While balance is desirable, the paramount concern is the need to meet the operational objectives of the Department. Custody & Court Operations Manual (CCOM) Section 10000 Bailiff Procedures Generally, the duties of the bailiff include ☒ ☐ ☐ providing security for the judge and court staff, escorting inmates, affecting the arrest of specified individuals, and making appropriate contributions toward the court's work product. Included in that list, of course, is the bailiff's responsibility to assist in the organization and control of court operations. 16000 Harbor Justice Center 16001 Position Guidelines This court staffs Felony Arraignment, Misdemeanor Arraignment, Main Control Deputy, Prowler Deputy, and Weapons Screening Deputy. Some positions may be filled with a Correctional Services Assistant (CSA) and/or Sheriff Special Officer (SSO). Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at The prowler deputy position is responsible for least one employee on duty at all times in a local managing inmates. detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and BSCC staff reviewed several staffing rosters accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an and found sufficient staff to respond to emergency. emergencies. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which The prowler deputy position will respond to would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ emergencies. incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there BSCC staff reviewed several staffing rosters shall be at least one female employee who shall be and found female staff assigned to every shift. ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The courthouse staff’s felony and personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator misdemeanor arraignment, main control, shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the prowler deputy, and weapons screening personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a deputy. ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a BSCC staff reviewed several staffing rosters review and recommendations shall be reported to the and found sufficient staff to operate the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. courthouse in compliance with this regulation. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 902 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement A safety check is a direct visual observation policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that (i.e., direct personal view of the inmate/area include, but are not limited to, the following: without the aid of audio/video equipment), (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being performed at both random and scheduled of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly intervals of each inmate located in an area of through direct visual observation of all people held and responsibility. The purpose of conducting housed in the facility. safety checks is to ensure no inmates are displaying any obvious signs of distress requiring assistance, maintain the safety and ☒ ☐ ☐ welfare of each inmate, and ensure the security of our facilities. 16003.11 Safety Checks BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks conducted between October 2023 and January 31, 2024, and found staff completed safety checks within 60 minutes from the previous check and at random/varied intervals for compliance with this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 16001.4 Prowler Deputy between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Perform a cell check at least once every hour and record on the Cell Inspection Log. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, This facility does not have a safety cell, and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in sobering cell, or restraints. ☐ ☐ ☒ section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 16003.11 Safety Checks intervals. Each inmate safety check must begin within forty-five (45) minutes of the beginning time of ☒ ☐ ☐ the previous check. When an inmate is secured in a holding cell, alone and out of view of other inmates, each safety check must begin within thirty (30) minutes of the beginning time of the previous check. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 902.2 Documentation of Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: Every safety check will be documented in the (1) the actual time at which each individual safety most appropriate documentation log. All check occurred; Guard Stations responsible for securing inmates in a cell or dormitory will maintain a Safety Check log. ☒ ☐ ☐ The documentation entry will include the name(s) of the personnel who conducted the safety check and the actual starting times of each check. The entry will also include appropriate details of the check and the conditions observed. (2) the location where each individual safety check Harbor Justice Center staff notate the specific occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ cells checked as well as the cells that are number; and, empty in their log. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Court staff documentation showed the ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). specific deputy conducting the safety check. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) 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 his/her reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or area of responsibility to verify staff are facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns properly documenting the safety checks. A of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, notation will be made in the log with the safety checks. sergeant's name and the time the log was ☒ ☐ ☐ checked. BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of daily supervisor log reviews from November 2023 – January 2024 and determined compliance with this regulation. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All staff are trained in fire and life safety. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Training occurs initially in the academy, and ☒ ☐ ☐ least one person on duty at all times who meets the then periodically during shift briefings. 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 one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 Orange County Sheriff’s Department Policy Manual (OCPM) was last updated on Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a September 28, 2023 manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all Custody & Court Operations Manual (CCOM) applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be last updated on September 21, 2023. comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all Employees are notified of policy changes via employees. email and Lexipol notification. All employees have access to agency policy online. Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not apply and has been deleted. (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 200 Organizational Structure and following: Responsibility (1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐ 200.11 Commands and Divisions communications. 1101 Custody and Court Operations Manual 1101.2 Responsibilities (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 10005.3 Courtroom Inspection administrator/manager. 16003 Facility Security and Control ☒ ☐ ☐ 16003.1 Monthly Formal Inspections, Inspection of Perimeter, Annual Security Inspection (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 Use of Carotid ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Restraint Hold holds. 300.4.4 Restrictions on Use of a Choke Hold (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 306 Hobble Restraint the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 1046.20 Restraint Equipment Penal Code Section 3407. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Restraints and Emergency Response 1800.1 Security Restraints (d) Pregnant Inmates 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts and 16001.1 Felony Arraignment searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 16001.2 Misdemeanor Arraignment contraband control, and key control. 16001.4 Prowler Deputy Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 16003.1 Security Inspections, (e) Annual review, evaluate, and make a record of security Security Inspection measures. The review and evaluation shall include 16003.4 Key Control internal and external security measures of the facility 16003.7 Control of Contraband including security measures specific to prevention of 16003.9 Electronic Scanning Devices sexual abuse and sexual harassment. The Division Commander shall review both internal and external security measures at least annually if not more frequently. All reviews will be documented in a Departmental ☒ ☐ ☐ Memo and submitted to the Custody and Courts Assistant Sheriff for review. The Division Commander will submit an annual report to the Custody and Courts Assistant Sheriff. The report will identify deficiencies, state corrective action, explain follow-up inspection and action taken, and include long- standing unresolved equipment or procedural problems. BSCC staff reviewed the courthouses’ bi- annual security review conducted on January 16, 2024, and determined compliance with this regulation. (7) Emergency procedures include: 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ 16005 Evacuation Procedures 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 11005.4 Escape 16004.1 Disturbance Response 16004.2 Emergency Response Team (ERT) (C) mass arrests; 323 Mobile Field Force ☒ ☐ ☐ 323.4 Mass arrest/processing (D) natural disasters; 2604 Earthquake Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 2606 Flood Procedures 16006.2 Flood Procedures (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 4014 Emergency Systems and Emergency and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment Locations 16003.3 Facility Alarms (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 16002 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 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) 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 after ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander Duties 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. (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all The Orange County Sheriff’s Department of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ combines its Custody and Courts Operation (5) (which has been deleted). Manual. (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 ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, disorders/identifiers and/or inmates with an and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who elevated risk of self-harm, and provide them present a suicide risk. with additional health resources in order to The program shall include the following: provide necessary on-site mental health treatment during their incarceration. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff training records showed attendance in topics such as de-escalation, mental health intervention, and strategic communication. (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 suicide harm, deputies will immediately refer the risk. inmate to CHS for evaluation. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Housing assignments for people at risk of that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive suicide will be based on safety, and 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. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) 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 the 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 16007 Emergency Systems and Equipment Locations Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ This courthouse has a fire alarm system, fire having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire extinguishers, and fire hoses throughout the Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression building. which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s Fire Regulations Section 1029); Prevention Plan, dated February 10, 2022. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff During the BSCC onsite inspection, basis with two year retention of the inspection record; courthouse sworn staff could not provide documentation for two years of monthly fire extinguisher checks; therefore, they were noncompliant with this regulation. The building has staff dedicated to monthly checks of all fire extinguishers, but those records are not retrained in the detention area and could not be produced for BSCC inspection. ☐ ☒ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed two years of Scott Air- Pack monthly checks by facility staff. Immediately following the onsite inspection, the Sheriff’s Department coordinated with the Court Facilities Management staff to begin retraining the monthly fire extinguisher logs. BSCC staff reviewed March and April 2024 logs to determine compliance with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The Newport Beach Fire Department Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires conducted a Fire Life Safety Inspection of the inspections at least once every two years; courthouse on April 18, 2022, and did not find any deficiencies. The agency also provided the annual fire alarm system and Standpipe System inspections dated October 2022, Fire Alarm ☒ ☐ ☐ test and inspection dated January 2024, automatic sprinkler system inspection dated January 2023, quarterly fire alarm and sprinkler system dated January 2023, semiannual fire alarm system inspection dated April 2023, annual fire extinguisher inspection dated February 2023, standpipe and hose system inspection dated April and November 2023. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 16005 Evacuation Procedures 16005.1 Evacuation of the Public 16005.2 Evacuation of Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ As the primary security agency for the Courts, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) has the authority to order the evacuation of the North Justice Center (NJC) in an emergency. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 16005.3 Evacuation of Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 11001.2 Forms, Records, and Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies A report shall be prepared on all incidents that and procedures for the maintenance of written records result in physical harm, or serious threat of and reporting of all incidents which result in physical physical harm, to an employee or inmate of a harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee detention facility or other person. ☒ ☐ ☐ or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of incident reports dated between August 2023 and January 2024 and found they contained all the pertinent information for compliance with this regulation. Such records shall include the names of the persons Such reports shall include the names of the involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, persons involved, a description of the ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Such reports shall be prepared and submitted assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the to the justice center sergeant by the end of ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. his/her shift unless authorized by the sergeant to submit it at a later time. 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, lockup, or court holding facility: d) Death of a Minor (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to 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. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) 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 (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to The primary goal of inmate classification and provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed population management is to foster an at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and environment that prioritizes the health, safety, transmitting of information regarding incarcerated and security of all inmates placed in the persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while custody of the Orange County Sheriff’s confined at the facility, and the separation of such Department, as well as all staff, contractors, persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court and volunteers. This is achieved through the ☒ ☐ ☐ holding facility. creation, utilization, and periodic review of objective classification and housing plans, which are hereby set forth within this policy. Classification occurs in the county jail. Court arrestees or remands taken to a detention facility are kept separate from other county- booked inmates. The court staff utilizes a Request for Classification Form to alert detention staff of any concerns. (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 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 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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, such Correctional Health Services (CHS) Staff 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. BSCC staff reviewed a preliminary medical screening form used by court-holding deputies to notate observations and statements. The form documents questions asked about communicable diseases, suicide risk, etc. Full screening occurs at the Intake Release Center. 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. Screening occurs at the Intake Release Center An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be 903.4 Psychiatric Evaluation 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. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) 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. Court staff advised there is space for separation if needed. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 1202.4 Administrative Housing (AH) Inmates Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Separated housing occurs in jail facilities. 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 Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have Administrative Housing (AH). been deleted. 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 the 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. Screening and referral occur at the Intake Release 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 Mechanical restraints are the only restraints devices. Restraint devices include any devices which used in court holding. immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒ from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) signs or symptoms which should result in 16007.2 Automated External Defibrillator immediate medical/mental health referral; availability (AED) of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒ There are three AEDs located in this courthouse. (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☐ ☐ ☒ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 1800.1 Security Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the d) Pregnant Inmates 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 or by the use of leg restraints, waist restraints, 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 of in labor shall be taken to a hospital to give the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, birth and shall be transported in the least ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the restrictive way possible. A pregnant inmate safety and security of the incarcerated person, the shall not be shackled to anyone else during staff, or the public. 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. 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: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. There are confidential interview rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ available. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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 2406 Facility Maintenance and Repairs correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 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. 11002.11 Sanitation and Maintenance Justice Center Lieutenants shall develop and implement written plans for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout each facility they manage. Such plans shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices that may be found. 16003.8 Maintenance and Tool Control Specific to the Lamoreaux Justice Center BSCC staff reviewed a random selection of monthly formal inspection reports between January and July 2023, demonstrating the reporting of maintenance issues in the facility. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION 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 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities). 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. 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 0B 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 shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒ irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, 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 determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she 1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ and policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION 2B Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Separation of minors in accordance with an ☐ ☐ ☒ established classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors ☐ ☐ ☒ and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒ welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS 3B A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all ☐ ☐ ☒ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION 4B The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information ☐ ☐ ☒ regarding minors who represent 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 court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) A1986DULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 3730 FACILITY: Harbor Justice Center TYPE: CHJ RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: February 21, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S A-F operate under the supervision of a designated control room; cells have an audio monitoring system mounted in the ceiling of the cells that are activated by staff from the control room when occupied. #01 Holding 1986 1 0 (3) 0 9’X7’ 1 0 1 1 0 Notes: Cell contains a 5’ bench and an angled mouth guard has been retrofitted on the drinking fountain. #02 Holding 1986 1 0 (4) 0 7.1’X7.0’ 1 0 1 1 0 Notes: Cell contains a 6’ bench and an angled mouth guard has been retrofitted on the drinking fountain. #03 Holding 1986 1 0 (4) 0 7.1’X7.0’ 1 0 1 1 0 Notes: Cell contains a 6’ bench and an angled mouth guard has been retrofitted on the drinking fountain. Cell: A Holding 1986 1 0 (16) 0 12.0’X16.0’ 2 0 2 1 0 Notes: Cell contains a 44.5’ bench. Cell: B Holding 1986 1 0 (16) 0 17.7’X11.7’ 2 0 2 1 0 Notes: Cell contains a 32.5’ bench. Cell: C Holding 1986 1 0 (16) 0 12.0’ x 15.3’ 2 0 2 1 0 Notes: 31.3’ bench; dimensions 21’ x 11’8” and 6’6” x 3’8” divided by two. Cell: D Holding 1986 1 0 (14) 0 12.0’ x 15.3’ 2 0 2 1 0 Notes: Cell contains a 21’ bench; irregularly shaped cell approx. rated capacity; dimensions 16.6’ x 11.7’ and 6.3’ x 4.6’. Cell: E Holding 1986 1 0 (14) 0 12.0’ x 15.6’ 2 0 2 1 0 Notes: Cell contains a 21.5’ bench. Cell: F Holding 1986 1 0 (14) 0 12.0’ x 15.3’ 2 0 2 1 0 Notes: Cell contains a 21’ bench. Female Holding Cells # S01 Holding 1986 1 0 (4) 0 7’X7.2’ 1 0 1 1 0 Notes: Cell contains a 6’ bench and an angled mouth guard has been retrofitted on the drinking fountain. # S02 Holding 1986 1 0 (4) 0 1 0 1 1 0 *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. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) 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: Cell contains a 5.7’ bench and an angled mouth guard has been retrofitted on the drinking fountain. The cell is irregularly shaped with dimensions of 5.2’ front of cell/9’ back side of the cell. Cell: SA Holding 1986 1 0 (16) 0 22.7 x 7.6’ x 12.0’ 2 0 2 1 0 Notes: Cell contains a 25.5’ bench and an angled mouth guard has been retrofitted on the drinking fountain. Cell: SB Holding 1986 1 0 (14) 0 18.5’ x 10.0’ x 8.3’ 2 0 2 1 0 Notes: Cell contains a 21’ bench and an angled mouth guard has been retrofitted on the drinking fountain. Armory (Prior 1986 1 0 0 0 6.8’ x 8.2’ 0 0 0 0 0 Safety Cell) The “Safety Cell” was permanently decommissioned in 2014 and is now used as an “Armory”. *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. 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ LASE 23-24 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05) ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION The Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: Pre-1978, 1985-1987, ADA 2001-2003 BSCC Code: 3730 FACILITY NAME: Harbor Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CHJ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1973 1985 2001: ADA improvements FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: February 21, 2024 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS The design of court holding, and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2, 1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26. 1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room. A temporary holding cell or room shall: 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐ of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the There are no bunks located in this facility. cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ are to be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage. Located in the control station. A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ lights, etc.. 1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet. In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning implements and supplies must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ within the security areas of the facility A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PHY 23-24 - 1 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.21 Storage rooms. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐ supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded from the storage space requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless clothing is issued. 1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. The North bank of cells designated for male In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and inmates contains a ceiling-mounted audio Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- monitoring system that staff manually activate actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding from the control room when the cells are cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, occupied. sobering cells, safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise The South bank of cells (oval design) is ☐ ☐ ☒ areas and correctional program/multipurpose space, located opposite the North bank of cells and is which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond in direct line of sight from the control room. immediately. These cells are not equipped with audio monitoring; however, these cells were constructed in 1974 and audio monitoring was not required at that time. 1231.2.24 Emergency power. There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐ central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems. Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations. 1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include attorney interview areas which provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐ 1:16. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number of toilets required, except in those facilities or ☐ ☐ ☒ portions thereof used for females. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3.2 Wash basins. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, ☒ wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☐ ☐ 1:16. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐ Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ ☒ 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PHY 23-24 - 2 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.3.3 Drinking fountains. There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐ cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐ available to inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐ angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3.6 Lighting. Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision and shall not be less than 20 ☒ ☐ ☐ footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐ Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐ security, light fixtures must be of secure design. 1231.3.10 Seating. In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐ seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall. When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3.12 Weapons locker. A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ security perimeter of the facility Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐ Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum security. Design Requirements (102(c)6) The original building was constructed in 1974. Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, Phase II was constructed between 1985- 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific 1987. ADA upgrades were done in 2001. requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ ☐ applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 3730 Orange Harbor Justice Center CHJ PHY 23-24 - 3 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 3770 FACILITY NAME: North Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CHJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Salcido and Deputy Kino FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: February 21, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 22-23 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall Orange County Sheriff’s Department Policy include, but not be limited to: Manual (OCPM) 208 Training Policy (a) applicable minimum jail standards; (b) jail operations liability; The Department seeks to provide ongoing (c) separation of incarcerated persons; training and encourages all Members to (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life participate in advanced training and formal safety; and, education on a continual basis. Training is ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) suicide prevention; provided within the confines of funding, (f) de-escalation; requirements of a given assignment, staffing (g) juvenile procedures; levels, and legal mandates. The Department (h) racial bias; and, shall use courses certified by the California (i) mental illness. Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the Correctional Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training Standards Authority (CSA) whenever is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity possible. of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other According to agency staff, deputies assigned relevant factors. to the courthouse complete the POST Basic Academy and the Corrections Officer Supplemental Core Course. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be BSCC reviewed a random selection of completed every two years. Successful completion of the employee training files and found deputies requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional received the Corrections Officer Core Course Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ as well as ongoing training in topics such as (but not limited to) de-escalation, mental health intervention, strategic communication, etc. 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. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 216 Staffing Levels A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The purpose of this policy is to ensure that each local detention facility to ensure the implementation proper supervision is available for all shifts. and operation of the programs and activities required by The Department intends to balance Member's these regulations. needs against the need to have flexibility and discretion in using Members to meet operational objectives. While balance is desirable, the paramount concern is the need to meet the operational objectives of the Department. Custody & Court Operations Manual (CCOM) Section 10000 Bailiff Procedures Generally, the duties of the bailiff include ☒ ☐ ☐ providing security for the judge and court staff, escorting inmates, affecting the arrest of specified individuals, and making appropriate contributions toward the court's work product. Included in that list, of course, is the bailiff's responsibility to assist in the organization and control of court operations. 18000 North Justice Center 18001 Position Guidelines This court staffs Felony Arraignment, Misdemeanor Arraignment, Main Control Deputy, Prowler Deputy, and Weapons Screening Deputy. Some positions may be filled with a Correctional Services Assistant (CSA) and/or Sheriff Special Officer (SSO). Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at The prowler deputy position is responsible for least one employee on duty at all times in a local managing inmates. detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and BSCC staff reviewed several staffing rosters accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an and found sufficient staff to respond to emergency. emergencies. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which The prowler deputy position will respond to would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ emergencies. incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there BSCC staff reviewed several staffing rosters shall be at least one female employee who shall be and female staff were assigned to every shift. ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The courthouse staff’s felony and personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator misdemeanor arraignment, main control, shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the prowler deputy, and weapons screening personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a deputy. staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a BSCC staff reviewed several staffing rosters review and recommendations shall be reported to the and found sufficient staff to operate the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. courthouse for compliance with this regulation. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 902 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement A safety check is a direct visual observation policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that (i.e., direct personal view of the inmate/area include, but are not limited to, the following: without the aid of audio/video equipment), (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being performed at both random and scheduled of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly intervals of each inmate located in an area of through direct visual observation of all people held and responsibility. The purpose of conducting housed in the facility. safety checks is to ensure no inmates are displaying any obvious signs of distress ☒ ☐ ☐ requiring assistance, maintain the safety and welfare of each inmate, and ensure the security of our facilities. 17003.11 Safety Checks BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of safety checks and found they were completed within 60 minutes from the previous check and at random/varied intervals for compliance with this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 18001.4 Prowler Deputy between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Perform a cell check at least once every hour and record on the Cell Inspection Log. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, This facility does not have a safety cell, and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in sobering cell, or restraints. ☐ ☐ ☒ section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 18003.11 Safety Checks intervals. Each inmate safety check must begin within forty-five (45) minutes of the beginning time of ☒ ☐ ☐ the previous check. When an inmate is secured in a holding cell, alone and out of view of other inmates, each safety check must begin within thirty (30) minutes of the beginning time of the previous check. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 902.2 Documentation of Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: Every safety check will be documented in the (1) the actual time at which each individual safety most appropriate documentation log. All check occurred; Guard Stations responsible for securing inmates in a cell or dormitory will maintain a Safety Check log. ☒ ☐ ☐ The documentation entry will include the name(s) of the personnel who conducted the safety check and the actual starting times of each check. The entry will also include appropriate details of the check and the conditions observed. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) the location where each individual safety check BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory safety check logs and found the number; and, documentation did not specify the location of each cell but notated “all cells” were checked; therefore, the agency was out of compliance with this regulation. BSCC staff provided technical assistance ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding the logging of specific cells. Immediately following the onsite inspection, staff changed their practice and now log the cell location of each safety check. BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs dated between March 4th and 15th, 2024, and determined compliance with this regulation. (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 his/her reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or area of responsibility to verify staff are facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns properly documenting the safety checks. A of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, notation will be made in the log with the safety checks. sergeant's name and the time the log was ☒ ☐ ☐ checked. BSCC staff reviewed Supervisor Log Reviews between November 2023 and January 2024 and determined compliance with this regulation. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All staff are trained in fire and life safety. Training occurs initially in the academy, and Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at then periodically during shift briefings. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 Orange County Sheriff’s Department Policy Manual (OCPM) was last updated on Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a September 28, 2023 manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all Custody & Court Operations Manual (CCOM) applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be last updated on September 21, 2023. comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all Employees are notified of policy changes via employees. email and Lexipol notification. All employees have access to agency policy online. Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not apply and has been deleted. 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 200 Organizational Structure and following: Responsibility (1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐ 200.11 Commands and Divisions communications. 1101 Custody and Court Operations Manual 1101.2 Responsibilities (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 10005.3 Courtroom Inspection administrator/manager. 18003 Facility Security and Control ☒ ☐ ☐ 18003.1 Monthly Formal Inspections, Inspection of Perimeter, Annual Security Inspection (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 Use of Carotid ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Restraint Hold holds. 300.4.4 Restrictions on Use of a Choke Hold (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 306 Hobble Restraint the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in 1046.20 Restraint Equipment Penal Code Section 3407. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1800 Restraints and Emergency Response 1800.1 Security Restraints (d) Pregnant Inmates (6) Security and control including physical counts and 18001.1 Felony Arraignment searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, 18001.2 Misdemeanor Arraignment contraband control, and key control. 18001.4 Prowler Deputy Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 18003.1 Security Inspections, (e) Annual review, evaluate, and make a record of security Security Inspection measures. The review and evaluation shall include 18003.4 Key Control internal and external security measures of the facility 18003.7 Control of Contraband including security measures specific to prevention of 18003.9 Electronic Scanning Devices sexual abuse and sexual harassment. The Division Commander shall review both internal and external security measures at least annually if not more frequently. All reviews will be documented in a Departmental ☒ ☐ ☐ Memo and submitted to the Custody and Courts Assistant Sheriff for review. The Division Commander will submit an annual report to the Custody and Courts Assistant Sheriff. The report will identify deficiencies, state corrective action, explain follow-up inspection and action taken, and include long- standing unresolved equipment or procedural problems. BSCC staff reviewed the courthouses’ bi- annual security review of the courthouse conducted on January 24, 2024, and determined compliance with this regulation. (7) Emergency procedures include: 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ 18005 Evacuation Procedures 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 11005.4 Escape 18004.1 Disturbance Response 18004.2 Emergency Response Team (ERT) (C) mass arrests; 323 Mobile Field Force ☒ ☐ ☐ 323.4 Mass arrest/processing 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (D) natural disasters; 2604 Earthquake Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 2606 Flood Procedures 18006.2 Flood Procedures (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; 4014 Emergency Systems and Emergency and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment Locations 18003.3 Facility Alarms (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 18002 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 (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 after ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander Duties 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 (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all The Orange County Sheriff’s Department of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ combines its Custody and Courts Operation (5) (which has been deleted). Manual. (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. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, disorders/identifiers and/or inmates with an and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who elevated risk of self-harm, and provide them present a suicide risk. with additional health resources in order to The program shall include the following: provide 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff training records showed attendance in topics such as de-escalation, mental health intervention, and strategic communication. (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 suicide harm, deputies will immediately refer the risk. inmate to CHS for evaluation. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Housing assignments for people at risk of that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive suicide will be based on safety, and environment should be considered. ☒ ☐ ☐ environment and will follow the standards in CCOM Policy 1200 while collaborating with recommendations of CHS. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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. (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 the 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. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 18007 Emergency Systems and Equipment Locations Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ This courthouse has a fire alarm system, fire having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire extinguishers, and fire hoses throughout the Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression building. which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 2602 Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff During the onsite inspection, the courthouse’s basis with two year retention of the inspection record; sworn staff could not provide two years of monthly fire extinguisher checks; therefore, they were noncompliant with this regulation. The building has staff dedicated to monthly checks of all fire extinguishers, but those records are not retrained in the detention area and could not be produced for BSCC inspection. The staff conducted monthly ☐ ☒ ☐ checks of the Scott Air-Packs; however, did not have logs going back two years. Immediately following the onsite inspection, the Sheriff’s Department coordinated with the Court Facilities Management staff to begin retraining the monthly fire extinguisher logs. BSCC staff reviewed March and April 2024 logs to determine compliance with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The State Fire Marshall inspected the Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ automatic sprinkler system on December 22, inspections at least once every two years; 2023, and no deficiencies were noted. (d) an evacuation plan; and, 18005 Evacuation Procedures 18005.1 Evacuation of the Public 18005.2 Evacuation of Staff ☒ ☐ ☐ As the primary security agency for the Courts, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) has the authority to order the evacuation of the North Justice Center (NJC) in an emergency. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 18005.3 Evacuation of Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 11001.2 Forms, Records, and Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies A report shall be prepared on all incidents that and procedures for the maintenance of written records result in physical harm, or serious threat of and reporting of all incidents which result in physical physical harm, to an employee or inmate of a harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee detention facility or other person. ☒ ☐ ☐ or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. BSCC reviewed a random sampling of incident reports from between January 2023 to December 2023 and determined compliance with this regulation. All reports contained pertinent information. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such records shall include the names of the persons Such reports shall include the names of the involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, persons involved, a description of the ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Such reports shall be prepared and submitted assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the to the justice center sergeant by the end of ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. his/her shift unless authorized by the sergeant to submit it at a later time. 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, lockup, or court holding facility: d) Death of a Minor (1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to 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. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 1200 Classification and Population Management (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to The primary goal of inmate classification and provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed population management is to foster an at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and environment that prioritizes the health, safety, transmitting of information regarding incarcerated and security of all inmates placed in the persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while custody of the Orange County Sheriff’s confined at the facility, and the separation of such Department, as well as all staff, contractors, persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court and volunteers. This is achieved through the ☒ ☐ ☐ holding facility. creation, utilization, and periodic review of objective classification and housing plans, which are hereby set forth within this policy. Classification occurs in the county jail. Court arrestees or remands taken to a detention facility are kept separate from other county- booked inmates. The court staff utilizes a Request for Classification Form to alert detention staff of any concerns. (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 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 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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, such Correctional Health Services (CHS) Staff 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. BSCC staff reviewed a preliminary medical screening form used by court-holding deputies to notate observations and statements. The form documents questions asked about communicable diseases, suicide, etc. Full screening occurs at the Intake Release Center. 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. Screening occurs at the Intake Release Center. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be 903.4 Psychiatric Evaluation 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. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) 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. Separate cells are available if needed. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 1202.4 Administrative Housing (AH) Inmates Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Separated housing occurs in jail facilities. 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 Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have Administrative Housing (AH). been deleted. 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 the 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. Screening and referral occur at the Intake Release 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 Mechanical restraints are the only restraints devices. Restraint devices include any devices which used in court holding. immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒ from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) acceptable restraint devices; 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) signs or symptoms which should result in 18007.2 Automated External Defibrillator immediate medical/mental health referral; availability (AED) of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☐ ☐ ☒ There are three AEDs located in this courthouse. (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☐ ☐ ☒ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 1800.1 Security Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the d) Pregnant Inmates 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 or by the use of leg restraints, waist restraints, 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 of in labor shall be taken to a hospital to give the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, birth and shall be transported in the least ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the restrictive way possible. A pregnant inmate safety and security of the incarcerated person, the shall not be shackled to anyone else during staff, or the public. 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. 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: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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 2406 Facility Maintenance and Repairs correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 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. 11002.11 Sanitation and Maintenance Justice Center Lieutenants shall develop and implement written plans for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout each facility they manage. Such plans shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices that may be found. 18003.8 Maintenance and Tool Control Specific to the Lamoreaux Justice Center Sworn staff advised maintenance issues are reported and tracked via email. The agency provided documentation of contracted janitorial services used for regular cleaning and sanitation in the facility. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION 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 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities). 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. 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 0B 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 shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒ irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, 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 determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she 1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ and policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION 2B Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Separation of minors in accordance with an ☐ ☐ ☒ established classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors ☐ ☐ ☒ and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒ welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS 3B A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all ☐ ☐ ☒ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION 4B The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information ☐ ☐ ☒ regarding minors who represent 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 court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CHJ PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 19 A350 CH PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 12/23) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS- BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 3770 FACILITY: North Justice Center TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: February 21, 2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S 6 Holding 1986 1 - 16 (16) 188 sq. feet 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 32’ of bench space. Locations 1-4 are screened enclosures (unrated space). 7 Holding 1986 1 - 15 (15) 166 sq. feet 1 1 1 Notes: 23’ of bench space (bench limits capacity). 8 Holding 1986 1 - 16 (16) 170 sq. feet 1 1 1 Notes: 27’ of bench space. 9 Holding 1986 1 - 15 (15) 165 sq. feet 1 1 1 Notes: 23’ of bench space (bench limits capacity). 10 Holding 1986 1 - 15 (15) 166 sq. feet 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 23’ of bench space (bench limits capacity). 11 Holding 1986 1 - 16 (16) 169 sq. feet 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 29.9’ of bench space. 14* Holding Pre-78 1 - 8 (8) 95 sq. feet 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 29.9’ of bench space. 15* Holding Pre-78 1 - 8 (8) 96 sq. feet 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 12.3’ of bench space. 16* Holding Pre-78 1 - 16 (16) 288 sq. feet 2 - 2 1 - Notes: 72.25’ of bench space. 18* Holding Pre-78 1 - 16 (16) 288 sq. feet 2 - 2 1 - Notes: 72.25’ of bench space. 20 Holding 1986 1 - 4 (4) 48 sq. feet 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 4’ of bench space (used for administrative segregation). 21 Holding 1986 1 - 4 (4) 48 sq. feet 1 - 1 1 - Notes: 4’ of bench space (converted safety room) (used for separation of inmates). * These cells are the 1963 original construction; Title 24 compliance is voluntary. *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. 3770 Orange North Justice Center CH LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS- BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 1963, 1986 BSCC Code: 3770 FACILITY NAME: North Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1963 OTHER: 1986 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jill Farris DATE: February 21, 2024 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Wash basin accessible X Drinking fountain accessible X Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 There are no bunks located in this facility. and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only X require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 hours) Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with X individual compartments, locks and keys Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) X Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) X Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Property is kept in the control area pending Available for inmate valuables X release to the Sheriff’s Department. Telephone (2.1) Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 X Audio Monitoring (2.22) Pre-1978. For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 X Janitor Closet (2.20) In the sallyport area. Available X Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21) Available X Emergency Power (2.24) Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X communications and alarm systems. Attorney Interview Space (2.26) X Available 3770 Orange North Justice Center CH PHY 23-24 - 1 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19)