BSCC
Orange Huntington Beach PD IJ (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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May 11, 2026
Eric G. Parra, Chief of Police
Huntington Beach Police Department
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Chief Parra:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Huntington Beach City Police
Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday,
October 15, 2025, and the following facility was inspected on Thursday, April 9, 2026:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Huntington Beach City Jail 3660 IJ
This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
In addition to the 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 no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For
detailed information, refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant
Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Thursday, April 9, 2026; BSCC staff presented
an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Eric G. Parra
Chief of Police
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Please email me at james.peak@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 516-4022 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
JAMES A PEAK
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Orange County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Orange County*
County Administrator, Orange County*
Christina Tolmasoff, Detention Administrator, Huntington Beach Police
Department
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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TYPE I FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3660
FACILITY NAME: Huntington Beach City Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Detention Administrator Tolmasoff
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 04/09/2026
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3
The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section division found the agency in compliance with applicable
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as cycle.
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the
date of assignment. CM 305 Training
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the CM 305.2 Minimum Training Requirements
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also CM 305.2.2 Training for Managers and Supervisors
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy
Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections
Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type
I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required
to complete either the STC management course (as described in
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within
one year from date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified
in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CM 201 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
CM 219 Staffing Plan
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
☒
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CM 201.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Persons
detention facility or in the building which houses a local There shall be, at all times, sufficient
detention facility who shall be immediately available and staff designated to remain in the facility
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an for the supervision and welfare of
emergency. ☒ incarcerated persons, to ensure the
☐ ☐
implementation and operation of all
programs and activities as required by
Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards,
and to respond to emergencies when
needed.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CM 201.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of Persons
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such staff must not leave the facility
☒ while incarcerated persons are present
☐ ☐
and should not be assigned duties that
could conflict with the supervision of
incarcerated persons (15 CCR 1027).
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there CM 201.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females. When a person from each gender is
☒
☐ ☐ being held at this facility, a minimum of
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
one detention officer from each gender
should be on-duty in the jail at all times.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the jail schedule and
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator personnel roster and determined the facility
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the to be compliant with this regulation.
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
☒
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CM 504 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement CM 504.3 Safety Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that (c) Safety checks shall be done by
include, but are not limited to, the following: personal observation of the detention
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being officer and shall be sufficient to
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly determine whether the incarcerated
through direct visual observation of all people held and person is experiencing any stress or
☒
housed in the facility. ☐ ☐ trauma.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety
checks from the months of March 2024,
August 2024, January 2025, May 2025, July
2025, and December 2025. BSCC staff
determined the facility to be compliant with
this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CM 504.3 Safety Checks
between safety checks. (a) Safety checks shall be conducted at
☒
☐ ☐ least once every 60 minutes and more
frequently if necessary.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CM 504.3 Safety Checks
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in
☒
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ ☐
regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 504.3 Safety Checks
intervals. (b) Safety checks shall be conducted on
☒ an irregular schedule (staggered) so that
☐ ☐
incarcerated persons cannot predict
when the checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall (a) The actual time when each safety
include: ☒ check occurred.
☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check (b) The location where each safety
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory check occurred, such as a cell, module,
☒
number; and, ☐ ☐ or dormitory number.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff (c) Members will log into the round
who completed the safety check(s). system with the identification number of
☒
☐ ☐ staff member who completed the safety
check.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CM 504.3 Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Safety check documentation shall be
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns reviewed at regular, defined intervals by
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, the Detention Administrator or
safety checks. supervisor. The review shall include any
noted inconsistent documentation or any
☒ untimely completion of safety checks (15
☐ ☐
CCR 1027.5).
BSCC staff reviewed the
supervisor/management reviews in the
computer system. BSCC staff determined
the facility was compliant with this regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CM 219.3.1 Minimum Staffing
As a minimum, one on-duty staff
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be member shall be trained in fire/life safety
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the and be familiar with emergency systems
☒
training standards established by the Board for general ☐ ☐ within the facility. This person shall have
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. the classification of Detention Officer,
Nurse Detention Officer, Detention Shift
Supervisor, or Detention Administrator.
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.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CM 305.2.4 Required CPR Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies All detention officers shall complete CPR
and procedures consistent with the requirements of certification as required by 15 CCR 184
Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional and 15 CCR 1028. Training shall include
officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that when it is safe and appropriate,
to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without ☒ CPR shall begin on a nonresponsive
☐ ☐
obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, person without obtaining approval from a
when it is safe and appropriate to do so. supervisor or medical staff (15 CCR 184;
15 CCR 1028).
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These policies shall cover the following key elements: CM 703.4.1 CPR Requirements
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ (a) Acceptable CPR methods and
☐ ☐
application.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CM 703.4.1 CPR Requirements
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at (b) Requiring all detention officers to be
a central location and available for review. CPR-certified and to begin CPR on a
nonresponsive person without obtaining
approval from a supervisors or medical
staff when it is safe and appropriate to
☒
☐ ☐ do so.
BSCC staff reviewed the CPR training
certificates for the staff who supervise the
arrestees and determined the facility had
met the requirements of the regulation.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CM 703.4.1 CPR Requirements
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive (c) Requiring detention officers to
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer immediately call for medical aid and
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would ☒ administer CPR to nonresponsive
☐ ☐
contraindicate its use. individuals unless CPR is
contraindicated by known medical
conditions.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CM 703.4.1 CPR Requirements
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible (d) Instructing detention officers to use
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ personal protective equipment (PPE)
☐ ☐
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. when possible to minimize exposure to
bodily fluids and pathogens.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a CM 703.4.1 CPR Requirements
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they (e) Instructing detention officers in
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has situations where imminent physical
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely danger prevents the safe administration
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet ☒ of CPR, detention officers shall initiate or
☐ ☐
arrived. resume CPR as soon as the threat is
resolved or the nonresponsive individual
is safely removed from danger, provided
medical assistance has not yet arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering CM 703.4.1 CPR Requirements
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the (f) Continuing CPR, absent imminent
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such physical danger, until the nonresponsive
☒
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☐ ☐ person shows signs of life, such as
until medical staff or alternative medical responders breathing or movement, or until health
arrive and take over. care professionals take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CM 703.4.1 CPR Requirements
medical responders are present when a person is (g) Deferring CPR to health care
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ professionals or alternative medical
☐ ☐
defer CPR to those individuals. responders if they are present when a
person is nonresponsive.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 The facility utilizes the following manuals:
Huntington Beach PD Custody Manual.
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a This will be referred to as “CM”
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The throughout this document. It has a
policy and procedures manual shall address all review date of 06/30/2025.
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ Huntington Beach PD Police Manual.
☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all This will be referred to as “PM”
employees. throughout this document. It has a
review date of 04/01/2025.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III CM 100 Organizational Structure and
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility
following: ☒
☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CM 213 Administrative and Supervisory
☒
administrator/manager. ☐ ☐ Inspections
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 300 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes CM 500 Use of Force
☒
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☐ ☐
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CM 512 Use of Restraint
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒
☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly CM 706 Transfer Screening
received persons for release. CM 707 Medical Screening
☒ CM 709 Mental Health Screening and
☐ ☐
Evaluation
CM 502.3 Pre-Booking Screening
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CM 103.3.3 Internal and External Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Measure Review
contraband control, and key control.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, The facility completed an annual review on
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ 03/10/2026 and found no deficiencies.
☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒
☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CM 400.9 Escapes
hostages; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ Jail
☐ ☐
CM 400.8 Hostages
(C) mass arrests; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ Jail
☐ ☐
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(D) natural disasters; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ Jail
☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CM 400 Facility Emergencies
☒
and, ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CM 507.5 Storage of Weapons, Chemical
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ Agents, and Control Devices
☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ CM 716 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CM 508 Classification
☒ CM 601 Discipline Separation
☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CM 307 Prison Rape Elimination Act
and sexual harassment. ☒ Training
☐ ☐
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CM 108 Discriminatory Harassment
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ CM 307.5 Zero Tolerance Toward Sexual
☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. Abuse and Harassment
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CM 508.3 Release at or Following
☒
incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐ Classification
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CM 307.5 Zero Tolerance Toward Sexual
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Abuse and Harassment
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff observed PREA posting in the
privately report sexual abuse and sexual intake area.
☒
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☐ ☐
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CM 307.5 Zero Tolerance Toward Sexual
family, community members, and other interested Abuse and Harassment
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒
☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be BSCC staff observed PREA postings in the
publicly posted at the facility. lobby area.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 716 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒
☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CM 222.9 Training
personnel. Suicide prevention.
☒
☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the annual suicide
prevention training and determined the
facility to be compliant with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CM 716.3 Screening and Intervention
☒
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☐ ☐
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CM 716.3 Screening and Intervention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
☒
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CM 716.5 Transportation
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
☒
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☐ ☐
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CM 716.3 Screening and Intervention
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒
☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ CM 716.4 Suicide Watch
☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CM 716.4.1 Intervention
☒
procedures. ☐ ☐
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CM 716.4.2 Notification
☒
attempts. ☐ ☐
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CM 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒
☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ CM 716.3 Screening and Intervention
☐ ☐
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CM 708 Mental Health Services
☒
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☐ ☐
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CM 402 Fire Safety
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒
☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
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 with CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
two-year retention of the inspection record; (d) Documentation of all fire prevention
inspections, all orders to correct, and all
proofs of correction should be
maintained for a minimum of two years
☒
☐ ☐ or as otherwise required by law.
BSCC staff reviewed 24 months of fire
inspections and determined the facility to be
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires (c) Fire prevention inspections as
inspections at least once every two years; required by Health and Safety Code §
13146.1(a) and (b), which requires
inspections at least once every two
☒
☐ ☐ years.
The current biennial fire inspection was
completed on 12/23/2025 by the Huntington
Beach Fire Department.
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(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ CM 405 Evacuation
☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CM 405.3 Evacuation Plan
☒
people in the case of fire. ☐ ☐
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING CM 500 Population Management
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics
☒
accounting system which reflects the monthly average ☐ ☐
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people
by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒
☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS CM 208 Incarcerated Person Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated
person which shall include, but not be limited to, intake ☒
☐ ☐
information, personal property receipts, commitment
papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken,
medical orders issued by the responsible physician and
staff response, and non-medical information regarding
disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate,
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
☒
☐ ☐
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CM 209 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
and procedures for the maintenance of written records incident reports from the months of March
☒
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☐ ☐ 2024, August 2024, January 2025, May
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee 2025, July 2025, and December 2025.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other BSCC found the reports were compliant with
person. this regulation.
Such records shall include the names of the persons
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒
☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒
☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN CM 215 News Media Relations
CM 216 Community Relations and Public
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Information
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒
dissemination of information to the public, to other ☐ ☐ The public information plan is available upon
government agencies, and to the news media. The public request in the lobby.
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review
the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒
☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
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(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated CM 216 Community Relations and Public
people as specified in sections: ☒ Information
☐ ☐
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Education Plan ☒
☐ ☐
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ CM 1003 Visitation
☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ CM 1008 Mail
☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service CM 505.6 Maintenance of Programs and
☒
☐ ☐ Services
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ CM 1000 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and CM 1000 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
☒
Writings ☐ ☐
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ CM 1002 Telephone Access
☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ CM 602 Access to Courts and Counsel
☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ CM 503 Handbook and Orientation
☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs CM 505.6 Maintenance of Programs and
☒
☐ ☐ Services
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ CM 608 Voting
☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ CM 1006 Religious Programs
☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ CM 607 Grievances
☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ CM 600 Discipline
☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated CM 600 Discipline
☒
Persons ☐ ☐
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ CM 600 Discipline
☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ CM 600 Discipline
☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ CM 700 Access to Health Care
☐ ☐
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CM 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy CM 514.3 Mandatory Reporting
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death All in-custody deaths shall be reported
reporting requirements of Government Code section within 10 days of the death to the state
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Attorney General's office and the Board
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC of State and Community Corrections
within 10 days of an in-custody death. (BSCC), in accordance with reporting
guidelines and statutory requirements.
☒
☐ ☐ Any change or new information that
becomes available after the initial
reporting to the Attorney General and
BSCC shall be updated to the report and
provided to the Attorney General and
BSCC within 10 days of the date of
change or the date the new information
becomes available (Government Code §
12525).
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 514.5 In-Custody Death Review
health administrator, shall develop written policy and The Chief is responsible for establishing
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a a team of qualified staff to conduct an
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of administrative review of every in-custody
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall death. At a minimum, the review team
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or should include the following (15 CCR
designee, the health administrator, the responsible 1046; 15 CCR 1030):
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident. (a) Chief and/or the Detention
Administrator
(b) City Attorney
☒
☐ ☐ (c) District Attorney
(d) Investigative staff
(e) Responsible Physician, qualified
health care professionals, supervisors,
or other staff who are relevant to the
incident
The in-custody death review should be
initiated as soon as practicable, and a
written report shall be completed within
30 days of the death.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the The team should review the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to appropriateness of clinical care,
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to determine whether changes to policies,
☒
identify issues that require further study. ☐ ☐ procedures, or practices are warranted,
and identify issues that require further
study (15 CCR 1046).
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CM 514.3 Mandatory Reporting
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC A copy of the initial review report for
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall every in-custody death provided to the
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports state Attorney General's office shall be
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the submitted to the BSCC within 60 days of
☒
Penal Code. ☐ ☐ the death, and contain the information
required by 15 CCR 1046 and comport
with the disclosure requirements of
Penal Code § 832.10 (public disclosure
of records) (15 CCR 1046).
The initial review report shall contain the following
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒
(2) Facility Information ☐ ☐
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
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(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CM 508 Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, BSCC staff reviewed the intake paperwork
or III facility shall develop and implement a written for new arrestees and determined the facility
classification plan designed to properly assign was compliant with these regulations.
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories of gender identity, age,
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
☒
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the ☐ ☐
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒
☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CM 707 Medical Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒
☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CM 707.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
☒
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CM 707 Medical Screening
CM 707.5 Health Appraisal
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 709 Mental Health Screening and
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ Evaluation
☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒
☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒
☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the
☒
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☐ ☐
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CM 505 Special Management Incarcerates
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒
☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: CM 505.3 Special Management Incarcerated
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Persons Housing Criteria
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CM 505.1.1 Definitions
☒
an incarcerated person’s health. ☐ ☐
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CM 505.1.1 Definitions
incarcerated people who have:
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and
facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
☒
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☐ ☐
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CM 505.1 Purpose and Scope
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
☒
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☐ ☐
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CM 505.7 Review of Status
evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒
☐ ☐
administrative separation.
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1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL CM 517 Safety and Sobering Cells
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section The facility provided six safety cell
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☒ placement reports and logs. BSCC staff
☐ ☐
display behavior which results in the destruction of reviewed each report and determined that
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to the reports were compliant with these
self or others. regulations.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
☒
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment CM 517.2 Policy
or as a substitute for treatment.
A sobering or safety cell shall not be
used as punishment or as a substitute
☒ for treatment. The Detention
☐ ☐
Administrator or the authorized designee
shall review this policy annually with the
Responsible Physician.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the CM 517.3 Safety Cell Procedures
approval of the facility manager or designee, or (a) Placement of an incarcerated person
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be into a safety cell requires approval of the
reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Watch Commander or the Responsible
Physician.
(g) The Watch Commander shall review
☒
☐ ☐ the appropriateness for continued
retention in the safety cell at least every
four hours. The reason for continued
retention or removal from the safety cell
shall be documented on the safety cell
log.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as CM 517.3 Safety Cell Procedures
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of (h) A medical assessment of the
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be incarcerated person in the safety cell
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to shall occur as soon as possible, but not
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a more than 12 hours from the time of
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. placement. The person shall be
☒
☐ ☐ medically cleared for continued
assessment, referral to advanced
treatment, or removed from the safety
cell a minimum of 24 hours thereafter.
Medical assessments shall be
documented.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health CM 517.3 Safety Cell Procedures
care staff shall obtain a mental health (h) A medical assessment of the
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on incarcerated person in the safety cell
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon shall occur as soon as possible, but not
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. more than 12 hours from the time of
placement. The person shall be
☒
☐ ☐ medically cleared for continued
assessment, referral to advanced
treatment, or removed from the safety
cell a minimum of 24 hours thereafter.
Medical assessments shall be
documented.
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(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least CM 517.3 Safety Cell Procedures
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute (c) A safety check consisting of direct
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be visual observation that is sufficient to
documented. assess the incarcerated person's well-
being and behavior shall occur twice
every 30 minutes with no more than a
☒ 15-minute lapse between safety checks.
☐ ☐
Each safety check of the incarcerated
person shall be documented.
Supervisors shall inspect the logs for
completeness every two hours and
document this action on the safety cell
log.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure CM 517.3 Safety Cell Procedures
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. (e) Incarcerated persons in safety cells
shall be given the opportunity to have
fluids (water, juices) at least hourly.
Detention officers shall provide the fluids
in paper cups. The incarcerated persons
☒
☐ ☐ shall be given sufficient time to drink the
fluids prior to the cup being removed.
Each time an incarcerated person is
provided the opportunity to drink fluids
will be documented on the safety cell
log.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to CM 517.3 Safety Cell Procedures
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably (d) Incarcerated persons should be
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal permitted to remain normally clothed or
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's should be provided a safety suit, except
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. in cases where the incarcerated person
☒ has demonstrated that clothing articles
☐ ☐
may pose a risk to the incarcerated
person's safety or the facility. In these
cases, the reasons for not providing
clothing shall be documented on the
safety cell log.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CM 517 Safety and Sobering Cells
CM 517.1.1 Definitions
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Sobering cell - A holding cell designed to
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of minimize the risk of injury by falling or
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety dangerous behavior. It is used as an
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. initial sobering place for arrestees or
incarcerated persons who are a threat to
their own safety or the safety of others
as a result of being intoxicated from any
☒ substance, and who require a protected
☐ ☐
environment to prevent injury or
victimization by other incarcerated
persons._
The facility provided 37 sobering cell
placement reports and logs from the years
2024 and 2025. BSCC reviewed the reports
and logs and determined the facility to be
compliant with these regulations.
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A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon CM 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
as they are able to continue the admission process or are (d) Incarcerated persons will be removed
no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the sobering cell when they no
☒
☐ ☐ longer pose a threat to their own safety
and the safety of others and are able to
continue the booking process.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over CM 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody (c) Qualified health care professionals
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent shall assess the medical condition of the
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these incarcerated person in the sobering cell
regulations. ☒ at least every six hours. Only
☐ ☐
incarcerated persons who continue to
need the protective housing of a
sobering cell will continue to be detained
in such housing.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must CM 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
☒
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐ ☐
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the CM 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half (b) A safety check consisting of direct
hour. Such observation shall be documented. visual observation that is sufficient to
assess the incarcerated person's well-
being and behavior shall occur at least
once every 30 minutes on an irregular
☒
☐ ☐ schedule. Each visual observation of the
incarcerated person by staff shall be
documented. Supervisors shall check
the logs for completeness every two
hours and document this action on the
sobering cell log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CM 707.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☐ ☐
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CM 711.3.2 Identification
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒
☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 512 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The facility provided five reports of
responsible physician, shall develop and implement individuals placed in the restraint chair. The
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint placements occurred in 2024 and 2025.
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which BSCC staff reviewed the reports and
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ determined the facility to be compliant with
☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do these regulations for the use of restraints.
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: CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
☒
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐
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(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CM 512.6 Availability of CPR Equipment
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒
☐ ☐
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ CM 512.7.1 Location of Restraint Chair
☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ CM 512.5 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ CM 512.4 Range of Motion
☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CM 512.2 Policy
following requirements:
☒
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ Restraints shall never be used for
or as a substitute for treatment. retaliation or as punishment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 512.2 Policy
incarcerated people who display behavior which It is the policy of this department that
results in the destruction of property or reveal an restraints shall be used only to prevent
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. self-injury, injury to others, or property
damage. Restraints may also be applied
☒ according to an incarcerated person's
☐ ☐
classification, such as maximum
security, to control the behavior of a
high-risk incarcerated person while the
person is being moved outside the cell or
housing unit.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less CM 512.2 Policy
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Restraints shall not be utilized any
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed longer than is reasonably necessary to
ineffective. control the incarcerated person.
Restraints are to be applied only when
☒ less restrictive methods, including verbal
☐ ☐
de-escalation techniques, have been
attempted and are deemed ineffective in
controlling the dangerous behavior of an
incarcerated person (15 CCR
1029(a)(4); 15 CCR 1058).
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility Supervisors shall proactively oversee the
manager, the facility watch commander, or use of restraints on any incarcerated
responsible health care staff; continued retention person. Whenever feasible, the use of
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. restraints, other than routine use during
transfer, shall require the approval of the
Watch Commander prior to application.
In instances where prior approval is not
☒ feasible, the Watch Commander shall be
☐ ☐
apprised of the use of restraints as soon
as practicable.
(g) The specific reasons for the
continued need for restraints shall be
reviewed, documented, and approved by
the Detention Administrator or the Watch
Commander at least every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (h) Continuous direct visual observation
☒
☐ ☐ shall be maintained until a medical
opinion can be obtained.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
shall be secured within one hour from the time of (h) Continuous direct visual observation
☒
placement. ☐ ☐ shall be maintained until a medical
opinion can be obtained.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
four hours of placement. (i) As soon as practicable, but within four
hours of placement in restraints, the
incarcerated person shall be medically
assessed to determine whether the
☒ person has a serious medical or mental
☐ ☐
health condition that is being masked by
the aggressive behavior. The medical
assessment shall be a face-to-face
evaluation by a qualified health care
professional.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure (f) Staff members shall conduct
that the restraints are properly employed, and to continuous direct face-to-face
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated observation at least twice every 30
person. Such observation shall be documented. minutes on an irregular schedule to
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons check the incarcerated person's physical
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area well-being and behavior. Restraints shall
which makes provisions to protect the person from be checked to verify correct application
☒
abuse. ☐ ☐ and to ensure they do not compromise
circulation. All checks shall be
documented, with the actual time
recorded by the person doing the
observation, along with a description of
the incarcerated person's behavior. Any
actions taken should also be noted in the
log.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
with responsible health care staff determines that an (j) Subjects who must remain in
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☒ restraints should be transferred to
☐ ☐
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken medical care or the Orange County Jail
to a medical facility for further evaluation. as appropriate.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended (k) Where applicable, the Detention
maximum time limits for placement. ☒ Administrator shall use the restraint
☐ ☐
device manufacturer's recommended
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the CM 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
placement in restraints shall be documented and The use of restraints for purposes other
shall be video recorded unless exigent than for the controlled movement or
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The transportation of an incarcerated person
☒
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ shall be documented on appropriate logs
placement; person authorizing placement; names of and shall be video recorded unless
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; exigent circumstances prevent staff from
and the duration of placement. doing so.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CM 512.8 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒
☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
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(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CM 512.8 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated persons who are known to
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ be pregnant will not be handcuffed
☐ ☐
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. behind their backs or placed in waist
restraints or leg irons.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CM 512.8 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Restraints will not be used on
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, incarcerated persons who are known to
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the be pregnant unless based on an
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the individualized determination that
staff, or the public. restraints are reasonably necessary for
☒
☐ ☐ the legitimate safety and security needs
of the incarcerated person, the staff, or
the public. Should restraints be
necessary, the restraints shall be the
least restrictive available and the most
reasonable under the circumstances.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CM 512.8.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
who is currently responsible for the medical care of No incarcerated person who is in labor,
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery restrained by the use of leg
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains,
removal of restraints is medically necessary. or handcuffs behind the body (Penal
☒
☐ ☐ Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5).
No incarcerated person who is in labor,
delivering, or recovering from a birth
shall be otherwise restrained except
when all of the following exist (Penal
Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5):
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s CM 512.8 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant incarcerated person should be
pregnant people. ☒ advised of the policies and procedures
☐ ☐
regarding the restraint of pregnant
persons (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR
1058.5).
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE CM 518 Biological Samples
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law CM 518.3.1 Collection of DNA by Force
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel (e) Force will not be used to obtain the
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to DNA sample.
☒
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☐ ☐
palm print impressions from individuals who are required
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse
following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
☐ ☒
employee, faced with similar facts and ☐
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
☐ ☒
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☐
provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression
and the consequences of refusal.
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(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
☒
information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☐ ☐
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒
☐ ☐
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the
tape shall be retained administratively.
1062 VISITING CM 1003 Visitation
The facility administrator shall develop and implement CM 1003.3 Procedures
written policies and procedures, which include the The Department shall provide adequate
following requirements: facilities for visiting that include
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: appropriate space for the screening and
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility searching of incarcerated persons and
schedules, space, and number of personnel will visitors and storage of visitors' personal
allow. belongings that are not allowed in the
☒ visiting area.
☐ ☐
The Detention Administrator shall
develop written procedures for
incarcerated person visiting, which shall
provide for as many visits and visitors as
facility schedules, space, and number of
personnel will reasonably allow, with no
fewer visits allowed than specified by 15
CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting Huntington Beach Jail website
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. ☒ https://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/departm
☐ ☐
ents/police/about_us/pd_division/visitation.p
hp
(3) For sentenced incarcerated persons in Type I CM 1003.5.1 Visitation Hours
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two After an inmate has completed the
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated booking process and within 24-hous,
person each week. they are authorized one, non-official, visit
☒ a day. Visits may be up to 2 visitors and
☐ ☐
will take place in Female Visitation or
Male Visitation 1. Visiting hours are 1400
to 1600 hours daily, including weekends.
(4) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall Pre-trial inmate visits should be limited to
develop and implement written policies and 15 minutes.
procedures to allow visiting for non-sentenced
detainees. The policies and procedures will include a ☒
☐ ☐
schedule to assure that non-sentenced detainees will
be afforded a visit no later than the calendar day
following arrest.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate CM 1003.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting
operational or safety and security concern exists. All Privileges
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒
☐ ☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
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(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section CM 1003.7 General Visitation Rules
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of (a) A maximum of two adults and two
the incarcerated person. children will be permitted to visit an
incarcerated person at any one time.
Children visiting incarcerated persons
must be deemed age appropriate by the
parent or guardian accompanying the
☒
☐ ☐ child. Where a dispute over children
visiting occurs between the incarcerated
person and the parent or legal guardian,
the incarcerated person will be advised
to use the court for resolution. Adults
must control minors while they are
waiting to visit and during the visit.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
☒
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☐ ☐
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒
☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☒
☐ ☐
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒
☐ ☐
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; In-person barrier.
Visitation hours; 1400 to 1600 hours daily.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, 30 minutes.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE CM 1008 Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies CM 1008.3 Mail Generally
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: Incarcerated persons may, at their own
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an expense, send and receive mail without
☒
incarcerated person may send or receive; ☐ ☐ restrictions on quantity, provided it does
not jeopardize the safety of members,
visitors, or other incarcerated
persons, or pose an unreasonable
disruption to orderly jail operations.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be CM 1008.5 Processing and Inspection of
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ Mail
☐ ☐
manager or designee approves; CM 1008.5.1 Non-Confidential Mail
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(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s CM 1008.5.2 Confidential Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒
☐ ☐
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially,
☒
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, ☐ ☐
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds CM 1008.8 Writing Materials For Indigent
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Incarcerated Persons
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but ☒
☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME CM 1000 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall make ☒
☐ ☐
table games, television, or both, available to incarcerated
people.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND CM 1008.5.3 Books and Periodicals
WRITINGS CM 1008.6.1 Rejection of Books and
Periodicals
(b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall
☒
develop and implement a written plan to make available ☐ ☐
a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-
English language alternative, to ensure reasonable
access to interested people.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE CM 1002 Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒
☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices
may include but are not limited to videophones,
teletypewriters, or third-party communications
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CM 602 Access to Courts and Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these CM 1008.5.2 Confidential Mail
☒
regulations, and, ☐ ☐
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CM 602.3 Incarcerated Person Access
Confidential attorney visiting areas that
☒ include the means by which the attorney
☐ ☐
and the incarcerated person can share
legal documents.
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1069 ORIENTATION CM 503 Handbook and Orientation
(b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall BSCC reviewed the new booking orientation
☒
develop written policies and procedures for a program ☐ ☐ and determined it was compliant with this
reasonably understandable to non-sentenced detainees regulation.
to orient them at the time of placement in a living area.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not CM 600 Discipline
be limited to, the following: ☒
☐ ☐
(1) rules and disciplinary procedures;
(2) visiting rules; ☒ CM 1003 Visitation
☐ ☐
(3) availability of personal care items, opportunities CM 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒
for personal hygiene; ☐ ☐
(4) availability of reading and recreational materials; CM 1000 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
☒
and, ☐ ☐
(5) medical/mental health procedures. ☒ CM Chapter 7 Medical-Mental Health
☐ ☐
1071 VOTING CM 608 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒
☐ ☐
written policies and procedures whereby the county
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES CM 1006 Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒
☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices and counseling on a
voluntary basis.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE CM 607 Grievances
Note: Applicable to Type I facilities holding sentenced The facility provided one grievance in 2025.
workers. BSCC staff reviewed the grievance and
determined the facility to be compliant with
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and this regulation.
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby all ☒
☐ ☐
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
of confinement, included but not limited to: medical care;
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures;
and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form; CM 607.3 Grievance Procedures
The incarcerated person should be
☒ advised to complete the form and return
☐ ☐
it to any member or submit it
electronically.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a CM 607.5 Access to the Grievance System
grievance, including relevant deadlines; (a) A grievance form or instructions for
☒
☐ ☐ registering and appealing a grievance,
including relevant dates.
(3) a process for submission and handling of CM 607.5 Access to the Grievance System
anonymous grievances; ☒ (b) A process for submission and
☐ ☐
handling of anonymous grievances.
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(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest CM 607.3 Grievance Procedures
appropriate staff level; ☒ Members shall attempt to informally
☐ ☐
resolve all grievances at the lowest level.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; CM 607.5 Access to the Grievance System
☒ (d) The appeal process to the next level
☐ ☐
of review.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each CM 607.5 Access to the Grievance System
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ (e) Written reasons for denial of a
☐ ☐
grievance at each level of review.
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response CM 607.3 Grievance Procedures
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Upon receiving a completed grievance
a period of 15 calendar days; form, the member shall acknowledge
receipt of the grievance by signing the
form and giving a copy to the
☒
☐ ☐ incarcerated person. The member
receiving the form shall gather all
associated paperwork and reports and
immediately forward them to a
supervisor.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction CM 607.5 Access to the Grievance System
within the facility; ☒ (g) A provision for resolving questions of
☐ ☐
jurisdiction within the facility.
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, CM 607.5 Access to the Grievance System
appeal, response, and related documents to the (h) Provisions for providing a copy of the
☒
incarcerated person; and, ☐ ☐ grievance, appeal, response, and related
documents to the incarcerated person.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct CM 607.5 Access to the Grievance System
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒
☐ ☐
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: CM 607.5 Access to the Grievance System
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to (i) Consequences for abusing the
☒
control the submission of an excessive number of ☐ ☐ grievance system.
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS CM 600 Discipline
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility The facility provided a memo stating, “HBPD
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary Jail does not discipline incarcerated persons
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
☐
☐
☒
while in custody.”
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
☐ ☒
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☐
booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
☐ ☒
verbally or provide them with material in an ☐
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED CM 600 Discipline
PERSONS
The facility provided a memo stating, “HBPD
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Jail does not discipline incarcerated persons
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. while in custody.”
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements: ☐ ☒
☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
☐ ☒
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to ☐
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such
violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒
☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒
☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒
☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒
☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are
☒
involved in the charges. ☐ ☐
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
☒
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of ☐ ☐
the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated
person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been
☒
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☐ ☐
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
☒
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☐ ☐
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒
☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
☒
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐
manager or designee.
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6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒
☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a
☒
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE CM 600 Discipline
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer The facility provided a memo stating, “HBPD
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Jail does not discipline incarcerated persons
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a while in custody.”
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges. ☐ ☒
☐
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS CM 600 Discipline
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The facility provided a memo stating, “HBPD
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary Jail does not discipline incarcerated persons
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group while in custody.”
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. ☐ ☒
☐
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
☐ ☒
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☐
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be
documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
☒
except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☐ ☐
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
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(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒
☐ ☐
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☐ ☒
☐
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24,
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☐ ☒
☐
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
☐ ☒
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☒
☐
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
☐ ☒
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 ☐
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be
☐ ☒
suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS CM 600 Discipline
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept The facility provided a memo stating, “HBPD
☐ ☒
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☐ Jail does not discipline incarcerated persons
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule while in custody.”
violation reports and report of the disposition of each.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE CM 707 Medical Screening
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING CM 711 Communicable Diseases
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
develop a written plan to address the identification,
treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan ☒
☐ ☐
shall cover the intake screening procedures, identification
of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation,
treatment responsibilities during incarceration and
coordination with public health officials for follow-up
treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the
current local incidence of communicable diseases which
threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority CM 711.3.5 Data Collection and Reporting
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and
procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒
☐ ☐
federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical CM 711.3.1 Surveillance
☒
reports; ☐ ☐ (b) Health assessment
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(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated CM 711.3.4 Communication
☒
persons and custody staff. ☐ ☐
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the CM 711.3.3 Treatment
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of CM 711.3.6 Standard Precautions
☒
exposure to others; ☐ ☐ CM 711.3.7 Transmission-Based
Precautions
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ CM 711.7.3 Confidentiality of Reports
☐ ☐
(6) Housing considerations based up on behavior CM 711.3.2 Identification
medical needs and safety of the affected ☒
☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person CM 711.7.3 Confidentiality of Reports
☒
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☐ ☐
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the CM 711.7 Post-Exposure Reporting and
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ Follow-up Requirements
☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL CM 700 Access to Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures,
☒
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons ☐ ☐
or provision made that any incarcerated person
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such
attention.
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING CM 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Court ☒
☐ ☐
Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall
include, but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear;
(b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒
☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒
☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒
☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒
☐ ☐
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may Incarcerated persons who are issued a
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and change of clothing upon admission to the
footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ facility may have their personal clothing
☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility returned after laundering, at the
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. discretion of the Detention Administrator.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free All issued and exchanged clothing shall
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily be clean and free of holes or tears,
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, reasonably fitted, durable, and easily
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. laundered and repaired. Undergarments
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more shall be clean, free of holes or tears, and
☒
compatible with their gender identity and gender ☐ ☐ substantially free of stains. Individuals
expression. shall be able to select the garment type
more compatible with their gender
identity and gender expression (15 CCR
1260).
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1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL CM 805 Vermin and Pest Control
CLOTHING
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒
☐ ☐
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned,
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
Persons
There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒
☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal
hygiene items.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Persons
maximum allowance. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sanitary pads, panty liners, and tampons
at no cost and no maximum allowance
(Penal Code § 4023.5)
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
supply themself with the following personal care items, Persons
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, Each incarcerated person held more
shall be issued: than 24 hours who does not have the
(a) Toothbrush, following personal care items because of
either indigency or the absence of an
incarcerated person canteen shall be
issued the following items (15 CCR
☒ 1265):
☐ ☐
•Toothbrush
•Dentifrice
•Soap
•Comb
•Shaving implements
(b) Dentifrice, ☒
☐ ☐
(c) Soap, ☒
☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and ☒
☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. ☒
☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12
☒
hours of housing assignment. ☐ ☐
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any
☒
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” ☐ ☐
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒
☐ ☐
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Persons
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Incarcerated persons, except those who
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the may not shave for reasons of
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections identification in court, shall be allowed to
☒ ☐
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of ☐ shave daily (15 CCR 1267(b)). The
Regulations. Detention Administrator or the
authorized designee may suspend this
requirement for any incarcerated person
who is considered a danger to others.
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1266 SHOWERING CM 8-7.9 Incarcerated Person Showers
☒
There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒
☐ ☐
other day or more often if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
☒
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or ☐ ☐
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE CM 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who
☒
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☐ ☐
limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒
☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, ☒
☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic
☒
conditions. ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and
☒
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☐ ☐
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒
☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE CM 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance
CM 806 Incarcerated Person Safety
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable BSCC found the facility in good condition.
☒
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☐ ☐ The cells were clean, and the fixtures were
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule functioning.
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15,
Article 9 inspection.
Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the
biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold
minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold
☒
minors in temporary custody in the jail. ☐ ☐
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR PM 324.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Serious Injury of a Juvenile
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.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PM 324 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒
and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐
temporary custody which shall address:
(a) suicide risk and prevention;
(b) use of restraints; ☒ PM 324.9 Use of Restraint Devices
☐ ☐
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and, PM 324.3.1 Emergency Medical Care of
☒
☐ ☐ Juveniles in Custody
(d) prohibiting use of discipline. PM 324.8 Temporary Custody
Requirements
(r) No discipline may be administered to
☒ any juvenile, nor may juveniles be
☐ ☐
subjected to corporal or unusual
punishment, humiliation, or mental
abuse (15 CCR 1142).
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY PM 324.8 Temporary Custody
CUSTODY Requirements
(e) Juveniles shall have reasonable
☒
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☐ ☐ access to toilets and wash basins (15
held in temporary custody: CCR 1143).
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities;
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if PM 324.8 Temporary Custody
the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) Requirements
hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate (g) Food shall be provided if a juvenile
nourishment; has not eaten within the past four hours
☒
☐ ☐ or is otherwise in need of nourishment,
including any special diet required for
the health of the juvenile (15 CCR
1143).
(3) access to drinking water; PM 324.8 Temporary Custody
Requirements
☒ (h)Juveniles shall have reasonable
☐ ☐
access to a drinking fountain or water
(15 CCR 1143).
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(4) access to language services; PM 324.8 Temporary Custody
Requirements
☒
☐ ☐ (p) Juveniles shall have access to
language services (15 CCR 1143).
(5) access to disabilities services; PM 324.8 Temporary Custody
Requirements
☒
☐ ☐ (q) Juveniles shall have access to
disability services (15 CCR 1143).
(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as PM 324.8 Temporary Custody
requested; Requirements
☒ (f) Juveniles shall be provided sanitary
☐ ☐
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as
requested (15 CCR 1143).
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, PM 324.8 Temporary Custody
and/or lawyer; Requirements
☒ (j) Juveniles shall have privacy during
☐ ☐
family, guardian, and/or lawyer visits (15
CCR 1143).
(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure PM 324.8 Temporary Custody
the comfort of the minor; and, Requirements
(l) Blankets shall be provided as
☒ reasonably necessary (15 CCR 1143).
☐ ☐
1. The supervisor should ensure
that there is an adequate supply of
clean blankets.
(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is PM 324.8 Temporary Custody
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or Requirements
is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. (k) Juveniles shall be permitted to
remain in their personal clothing unless
☒
☐ ☐ the clothing is taken as evidence or is
otherwise unsuitable or inadequate for
continued wear while in custody (15
CCR 1143).
(b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of PM 324.8 Temporary Custody
what is available under this section, and it shall be Requirements
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which While held in temporary custody,
minors have access. juveniles shall be informed in writing of
☒
☐ ☐ what is available to them pursuant to 15
CCR 1143 and it shall be posted in at
least one conspicuous place to which
they have access (15 CCR 1143).
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND PM 324.7 No-Contact Requirements
INCARCERATED ADULTS
☒
The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section
1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☒
☐ ☐
maintain a constant, side- by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY PM 324.11 Secure Custody
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace
officer on the basis that they are is a person described
by Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may
be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility
that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years
of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the
peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk
of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions
of secure custody set forth in these standards are met.
☒
☐ ☐
Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14
years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief
of the peace officer present a serious security risk of
harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure
custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the
facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure
custody set forth in these standards are met.
Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or
older.
In making the determination whether the minor presents Secure custody should only be used for
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the juvenile offenders when there is a
officer may take into account the following factors: reasonable belief that the juvenile is a
(a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor; serious risk of harm to themselves or
others. Factors to be considered when
determining if the juvenile offender
presents a serious security risk to
themselves or others include the
following (15 CCR 1145):
☒
☐ ☐
(a) Age, maturity, and delinquent history
(b) Severity of offense for which the
juvenile was taken into custody
(c) The juvenile offender's behavior
(d) Availability of staff to provide
adequate supervision or protection of
the juvenile offender
(e) Age, type, and number of other
individuals in custody at the facility
(b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was
☒
taken into custody; ☐ ☐
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the
☒
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate
☒
supervision or protection of the minor; and, ☐ ☐
(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who
☒
are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY PM 324.11 Secure Custody
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒
☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 324.11.1 Locked Enclosures
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE (b) Juveniles shall have constant
auditory access to department members
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at ☒ (15 CCR 1147).
☐ ☐
a minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor;
and,
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the (d) Unscheduled safety checks to
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least provide for the health and welfare of the
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. ☒ juvenile by a staff member, no less than
☐ ☐
once every 15 minutes, shall occur (15
CCR 1147; 15 CCR 1151).
(b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the (e) Juveniles of different genders shall
same locked room unless under constant direct visual ☒ not be placed in the same locked room
☐ ☐
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. (15 CCR 1147).
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 324.11 Secure Custody
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE Juveniles shall not be secured to a
stationary object for more than 60
☒
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☐ ☐ minutes.
enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for
more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure
is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant An employee must be present at all
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety times to ensure the juvenile's safety
☒
while secured to a stationary object. ☐ ☐ while secured to a stationary object (15
CCR 1148).
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 Juveniles shall not be secured to a
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be stationary object for more than 60
approved by a supervisor. minutes. Supervisor approval is required
to secure a juvenile to a stationary
☒
☐ ☐ object for longer than 60 minutes and
every 30 minutes thereafter (15 CCR
1148). Supervisor approval should be
documented.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object The decision for securing a minor to a
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes stationary object for longer than 60
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☒ minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter
☐ ☐
minor and shall be documented. shall be based upon the best interests
of the juvenile offender (15 CCR 1148).
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY PM 324.4.3 Custody of Juvenile Offenders
Juvenile offenders should be held in
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the non-secure custody while at the
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section Huntington Beach Police Department
207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be unless another form of custody is
☒
held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☐ ☐ authorized by this policy or is necessary
facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or due to exigent circumstances.
arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate
juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non-
secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- PM 324.1.1. Definitions
SECURE CUSTODY Non-secure custody - When a juvenile is
held in the presence of an officer or
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive other custody employee at all times and
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law is not placed in a locked room, cell, or
enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be behind any locked doors. Juveniles in
documented and made available for review. Monitoring non-secure custody may be handcuffed
a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices but not to a stationary or secure object.
☒
shall never replace constant direct visual observation. ☐ ☐ Personal supervision, through direct
visual monitoring and audio two-way
communication is maintained.
Monitoring through electronic devices,
such as video, does not replace direct
visual observation (Welfare and
Institutions Code § 207.1; 15 CCR
1150).
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY PM 324.3 Juveniles Who Should Not be
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR Held
NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Facility administrators shall develop policies and
☒
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐
obtained for minors who are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating substance to the
extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior
to secure or non-secure custody of that minor.
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked PM 324.3 Juveniles Who Should Not be
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 Held
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or (d) Significantly intoxicated except when
release. These safety checks shall be documented, with approved by the Watch Commander. A
actual time of occurrence recorded. medical clearance shall be obtained for
☒
☐ ☐ minors who are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating
substance to the extent that they are
unable to care for themselves (15 CCR
1151).
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a
locked room shall be supervised in accordance with ☒
☐ ☐
Section 1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be
☒
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☐ ☐
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: PRE-73; 4/73
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 3660
FACILITY NAME: Huntington Beach City Jail FACILITY TYPE: IJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: X Post 4/73: OTHER: 1963, 1973, and
1994
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 04/09/2026
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Holding Cells (2.2)
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons
X
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible
X
3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with X
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification Cells (2.4)
0B
X
Limited to no more than 15 inmates
4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates
Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate X
Contain toilet
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain washbasin
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain drinking fountain X
Adequate visual observation X
Padding recommended
4-73: Padding required X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
X
Available in booking/reception
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) In bins/bags kept in control.
Available for inmate valuables X
Telephone (2.1)
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) No cells of this type are in the facility. The
X remainder of the regulation was deleted from
this checklist.
Maximum capacity of one inmate.
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227)
X
A capacity of more than 2 persons
4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates
A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate Female housing cells are rated for 12;
4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per however, there are 16 bunks in total.
inmate X Provided only 12 bunks are occupied, the
regulation is met. During the inspection, no
beds were occupied.
Toilet and washbasin
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard A variance was granted on 6/9/75 for bunk
30" X 76" mattress X size (27” x 75” versus 30” x 76”).
Safety Cells (2.5)
1B
X
Designed to house one person
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and
height of 8 feet X
4-73: Minimum 6 foot width; length and height of 8 feet
Equipped with flush ring toilet (flush with floor) X
Equipped with solid security door and view panel X
Padded floor, door and walls X
4-73: Illumination provided by variable intensity light
2B X
fixture operable from outside the cell.
Dormitory (2.8) Inmate worker dorms (male and female) –
3B
later, less restrictive 1973 standards applied
X
to both.
Capacity of 4-50 inmates
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
500 cubic feet of air space per inmate
X
4-73: 40 square feet per inmate
A least 10 foot ceilings if double bunked X
4-73: Toilet and Washbasin ratio at 1:8 ratio X
4B
4-73: Drinking fountain
5B X
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Showers (3.4) There are four showers in the facility. One in
6B
each inmate worker housing area (male and
female) and one each for the
4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio
X receiving/housing areas.
Later, less restrictive 1994 standards allowed
for a 1:20 shower ratio.
Lighting (3.6)
7B
X
4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading
4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good Night lighting is sufficient.
8B
supervision X
Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6
9B
4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained
X
through an adequate heating and cooling
system
Dayrooms (2.9)
10B
Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and
dormitories
X
4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in
Type II and III facilities and inmate workers in
Type I
Exercise Area (2.10) Type I facility.
11B
Available in Type II and III facilities X
4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet
Program Space -Type II and III (2.11) Type I facility.
Available in Type II and III facilities
X
4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs
Dining Facilities (2.17)
12B
15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100
persons or more) X
4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the
same room or not in view of inmates dining
Visiting (2.18) One visiting room is located on the female
13B
X side, and two visiting rooms are located on
the male side.
Visiting area
4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security
14B X
facilities
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Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Janitor Closet (2.20)
15B
Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop X
sink
Storage Space (2.21)
16B
X
Adequate space available
Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22) An audio monitoring system added to the
17B
facility allows staff to listen in on cells and/or
speak to prisoners in cells. It is not inmate-
Located in all inmate housing units and capable of
actuated.
alerting staff in a central control
X
The facility falls under the 1963 standards
that did not expressly require an inmate or
sound-actuated audio system.
Fire Alarm System [102(2)6] Not in cells. Smoke alarms.
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities X
4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required
Emergency Power (2.24)
18B
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
X
4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting,
communication s and alarm systems
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS- BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 3660
FACILITY: Huntington Beach City Jail TYPE: IJ RC: 80
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 04/09/2026
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
Male Reception
Holding 1963 4 - (3) (12) 9.0’ x 9.5’ - - - - -
Notes: No facilities inside cells (T/W/F); 5’ bench in each cell only; seating limits the capacity; these inmates use the toilet in
the detox cell or shower area.
1 Sobering 1963 1 - (10) (10) 10.0’ x 15.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: House inmates here for a period (c 5 hours) – provide mattresses and blankets. A portion of the floor is raised
(approximately 25” w x 8” h) along three of the four walls (this was allowed in 1963 standards). Audio/video monitoring.
2 Sobering 1963 1 - (13) (13) 13.0’ x 15.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: A portion of the floor is raised (approximately 25” w x 8” h) along three of the four walls (this was allowed in 1963
standards). Audio/video monitoring.
3 Sobering 1963 1 - (4) (4) 7.0’ x 10.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Audio/video monitoring.
4 Safety 1963 1 - (1) (1) 7.0’ x 10.0’ - - - - 1
Notes: Audio/video monitoring.
Male Housing
MH 1 Multiple 1963 2 4 8 8 10.0’ x 10.0’ x 12.7’ 1 1 1
MH 2 Multiple 1963 3 4 12 12 10.0’ x 10.0’ x 12.7’ 1 1 1
MH 3 Multiple 1963 2 4 8 8 10.0’ x 10.0’ x 12.7’ 1 1 1
MH 4 Multiple 1963 2 4 8 8 10.0’ x 10.0’ x 12.7’ 1 1 1
MH 5 Multiple 1963 3 4 12 12 10.0’ x 10.0’ x 12.7’ 1 1 1
MH 6 Multiple 1963 2 4 8 8 10.0’ x 10.0’ x 12.7’ 1 1 1
Notes: 04-19-26 JP;
• Each area contains its own dayroom.
• 25/26 inspection MH 6 being used as temporary storage.
Male Inmate Worker Housing – separate and distinct housing and dayroom areas.
0B
Dorm 1973 1 4 2 8 15.0’ x 19.0’ x 10.0’ - - - - -
Dayroom 1963 12.0’ x 20.0’ x 10.0’ - - - - -
Bathroom - - - - - - 1 1 2 - 1
Female Reception – shower located just outside detox cell #2
1B
Holding 1963 2 - (4) (8) 9.0’ x 9.5’ - - - - -
Notes: No facilities in cells; 6’ bench in each cell only; seating limits capacity.
1 Sobering 1963 1 - (12) (12) 10.0’ x 18.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: raised area (24” w x 8” h) along one side/wall only (this was allowed in 1963 standards). Audio/video monitoring.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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2 Sobering 1963 1 - (4) (4) 7.0’ x 10.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Audio/video monitoring.
Female Housing
2B
FT Multiple 1963 1 4 4 4 296.5 sf 1 2 1
FH 2 Multiple 1963 2 4 8 8 10.0’ x 10.0’ x 9.0’ 1 1 1
FH 3 Multiple 1963 2 4 8 8 10.0’ x 10.0’ x 9.0’ 1 1 1
Notes: 04-19-26 JP;
• FT has its own separate dayroom and is used as a “Pay-to-Stay”
• FH 2 and FH 3 share a common dayroom.
Note: 04-19-26 JP; 1994, less restrictive standards regarding shower ratios were applied to the facility, as the facility
contains a total of four showers. Based on showers, the rated capacity is 80.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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