BSCC
Orange Irvine PD THJ (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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April 28, 2026
Michael Kent, Chief of Police
Irvine Police Department
1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, IRVINE DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Chief Kent:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Irvine City Police Department has been
completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and the
following facility was inspected on Wednesday, April 1, 2026:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Irvine City Jail 3680 THJ
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 Wednesday, April 1, 2026; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at james.peak@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 516-4022 if you have any
questions.
Michael Kent
Chief of Police
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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*
Glenda Vicino, Public Safety Supervisor, Irvine Police Department
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
3680 Orange Irvine PD THJ CI LTR 25-26
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3680
FACILITY NAME: Irvine City Jail FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Manager Jennifer Kaiser, Public Safety Supervisor Glenda Vicino
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 04/01/2026
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY PM 904.12 Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Department members responsible for
supervising adults in temporary custody
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who shall complete the Corrections Officer
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Core Course or eight hours of
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized training within six months of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall assignment. Such training shall include
include, but not be limited to: but not be limited to the following (15
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; CCR 1024):
(b) jail operations liability;
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; (a) Applicable minimum jail
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life standards
safety; and; (b) Jail operations liability
(e) suicide prevention; (c) Separation of incarcerated
(f) de-escalation; persons
(g) juvenile procedures; (d) Emergency procedures and
(h) racial bias; and, planning, fire safety, and life safety
(i) mental illness. (e) Suicide prevention
(f) De-escalation
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is ☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Juvenile procedures
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
(h) Racial bias
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
(i) Mental illness
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Eight hours of refresher training shall be
completed every two years (15 CCR
1024).
The Training Manager shall maintain
records of all such training in the
member's training file.
BSCC staff reviewed the provided training
records of the contract staff who supervise
arrestees in the Irvine Police Department’s
Temporary Holding cells. BSCC staff
determined that the staff members and the
agency were compliant with these
regulations.
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.
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Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
☒ ☐ ☐
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be The Irvine Police Department contracts with
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Allied Universal for custody staff. Allied
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Universal provided training records and
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. ☒ ☐ ☐ course descriptions, which were found to
meet the requirements of this regulation.
BSCC staff determined that the Irvine Police
Department complies with this regulation.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PM 900.7 Minimum Staffing Standards
The Department shall employ a sufficient
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in number of personnel in the detention
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation facility to permit safety checks by direct
and operation of the programs and activities required by visual observation of every inmate every
these regulations. thirty minutes. There shall be at least
one employee on duty at all times in the
temporary custody facility, or in the
police building where the facility is
housed; who shall be immediately
☒ ☐ ☐ available and accessible to inmates in
the event of an emergency. Such an
employee shall not have any other
duties that would conflict with
the supervision and care of inmates in
the event of an emergency. Whenever
one or more female arrestees are in
custody, there shall be at least one
female employee who, in a like manner,
shall be immediately available and
accessible to such female inmates.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the provided “Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Policy”, “Contract”, and “Staff Roster” and
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the determined the agency is compliant with the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a regulation for staffing the temporary holding
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the area.
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PM 904.8 Holding Cells
The facility administrator shall develop and implement PM 904.8 (e) (c) The safety check should
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that involve questioning the individual as to the
include, but are not limited to, the following: individual's well-being.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and safety checks from the months of March
housed in the facility. 2024, August 2024, January 2025, May
2025, July 2025, and December 2025. The
sample contains over 200 arrestees and
their associated safety checks. BSCC staff
determined the agency is compliant with this
regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 904.8 (e) Safety checks by department
between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ members shall occur no less than every 30
minutes (15 CCR 1027.5).
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells,
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these
regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM 904.8 (e) (a) Safety checks should be at
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals. varying times.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 904.8 (e) (b) All safety checks shall be
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall logged
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred; The provided safety check logs include the
person’s location, supervision initials, and
the time of the check.
(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 904.11 Assigned Administrator
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or (m) Inspections and operations reviews
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, BSCC staff reviewed the log for the reviews
safety checks. and determined the agency is compliant with
this regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 904.3.3 Staff Plan
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 904.3.3 Staff Plan
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the 904.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
health authority, shall develop and implement policies Custody officers shall be certified in
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers and shall be required, when safe and
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate to do so, to begin CPR on a
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining non-responsive person without obtaining
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe approval from supervisors or medical
and appropriate to do so. staff.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 414.2 Policy
It is the policy of the Irvine Police
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application.
Department that all officers and other
☒ ☐ ☐ designated members be trained to
provide emergency medical aid and to
facilitate an emergency medical
response.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a 904.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at Custody officers shall be certified in
a central location and available for review. cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
and shall be required, when safe and
appropriate to do so, to begin CPR on a
non-responsive person without obtaining
☒ ☐ ☐
approval from supervisors or medical
staff.
BSCC staff reviewed the CPR training
certificates provided and determined the
agency is compliant with this regulation.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 414.3 First Responding Member
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive Responsibilities
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PM 414.3 First Responding Member
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible Responsibilities
☒ ☐ ☐
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a 904.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they If an imminent physical danger prevents
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has a custody officer from safely
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely administering CPR, they shall
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet begin or resume CPR as soon as the
arrived. threat has passed, or the nonresponsive
person has been safely removed from
danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived. The custody officer shall
continue administering CPR, absent
☒ ☐ ☐ imminent physical danger, until the non-
responsive person shows obvious signs
of life, such as normal breathing or
physical or verbal response, or until
medical staff or alternative medical
responders arrive and take over. In
situations where medical staff or
alternative medical responders are
present when a person is identified as
nonresponsive, members shall defer
CPR to those individuals.
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(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering 904.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative 904.5.3 MEDICAL CARE
medical responders are present when a person is
☒ ☐ ☐
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall
defer CPR to those individuals.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 PM 904.11 Assigned Administrator
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a These supplemental procedures shall be
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The reviewed and updated no less than
policy and procedures manual shall address all every two years and shall be available to
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be all members (15 CCR 1029).
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all The Irvine Police Department utilizes the
employees. Irvine Police Department Policy Manual
Notes: The policies and procedures required in (PM), with a current revision date of
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a 07/30/2025.
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 PM 200 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 PM 904.11 (m) Inspections and operations
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. reviews
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 310 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 311 Handcuffing and Restraints
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PM 901 Classification and Segregation of
☒ ☐ ☐
received persons for release. Arrestees
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 904.11
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Annual review and evaluation of security
contraband control, and key control. measures including internal and external
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, security measures, sanitation, safety and
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ maintenance (15 CCR 1280).
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility The agency completed an annual review on
including security measures specific to prevention of 03/10/2026.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: PM 904.11 (g) Fire- and life-safety, including
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ a fire suppression pre-plan as required by 15
section 1032 of these regulations; CCR 1032
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 909.11 Escape
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 909.12 Disturbances
PM 909.13 Hostage Situation
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 423.8 Arrests
(D) natural disasters; PM 904.11 (h) Disaster plans (e.g., natural
☒ ☐ ☐
disasters)
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and PM 904.11 (k) Periodic testing of emergency
☒ ☐ ☐
equipment
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 423.13 Use of Kinetic Energy Projectiles
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ and Chemical Agents for Crowd Control
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 912.6 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PM 901 Classification and Segregation of
☒ ☐ ☐
Arrestees
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse PM 913.2 Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and PM 913.3 PREA Coordinator
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 417 Cite and Release Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, PM 913 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be
limited to, the following: BSCC staff observed PREA posting in the
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to intake area.
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
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, PM 913 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed PREA posting in the
harassment. The method for reporting shall be lobby area.
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM
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 PM 900.5.1 Custody Officer Training
personnel. (b) Custody officers shall complete
suicide prevention training annually.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the provided suicide
prevention training and determined the
agency is complaint with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 904.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment. in Temporary Custody
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special PM 904.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, in Temporary Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 904.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
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 PM 904.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive If there is any suspicion that the
environment should be considered. individual may be suicidal, the individual
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be transported to the Orange
County Jail or the appropriate mental
health facility.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. PM 904.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
in Temporary Custody
(d) Individuals who are a suspected
suicide risk (see the Mental Illness
Commitments Policy).
☒ ☐ ☐ 1. If the officer taking custody of an
individual believes that the individual
may be a suicide risk, the officer
shall ensure continuous direct
supervision until evaluation, release,
or a transfer to an appropriate facility
is completed (15 CCR 1030).
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 904.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures. Injury
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides PM 904.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts. Injury
PM 904.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and
Injury
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. PM 904.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not be
Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been ☒ ☐ ☐ in Temporary Custody
deleted.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING
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:
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM 909.15 Orange County Fire Authority
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Pre-Plan
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of A “Pre-Plan” diagram was established by
Regulations Section 1029); the Orange County Fire Authority, with
input from key department personnel.
The Pre-Plan diagram is displayed in the
holding facility office, visible to all
☒ ☐ ☐ employees. The plan shall be reviewed
and updated each year by the Orange
County Fire Authority, as an element of
the facility’s annual inspection by
personnel from the California
Corrections Standards Authority (CSA).
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with PM 910.1.2 Custody Facility Supervisor
two-year retention of the inspection record; Duties
The custody supervisor or his/her
designee shall inspect the holding facility
on or before the 10th day of each month
to ensure that all fire and safety
equipment is functioning properly.
(a) A record of these inspections will
☒ ☐ ☐ be kept by the custody supervisor for
a period of two years. These reports
shall include any modifications or
repairs to the fire and life safety
equipment (Title 15, California Code
of Regulations §1032).
BSCC staff reviewed the provided monthly
fire inspections and determined the agency
is compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and PM 909.15 Orange County Fire Authority
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Pre-Plan
inspections at least once every two years;
A fire inspection as required by Health
and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and
(b) shall be conducted by the State Fire
Marshall, or the State Fire Marshal's
authorized representative, at least once
every two years. Reports of the
☒ ☐ ☐
inspection shall be submitted to the
official in charge of the facility, the local
governing body, the State Fire Marshal,
and the Board of Corrections within
30 days of the inspection.
The biennial fire inspection was completed
on 10/08/2025 by the Orange County Fire
Authority.
(d) an evacuation plan; and PM 909 Holding Facility Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐
Response and Evacuation
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM 909 Holding Facility Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire. Response and Evacuation
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PM 302 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed the provided incident
and procedures for the maintenance of written records reports and determined that the reports are
☒ ☐ ☐
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical documenting the requirements of this
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee regulation.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 302 Report Preparation
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 PM 302 Report Preparation
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 904.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
Injury
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death (i) Preparation of a written report to the
reporting requirements of Government Code section Attorney General within 10 days of any
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of death in custody including any
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC ☒ ☐ ☐ reasonably known facts concerning the
within 10 days of an in-custody death. death (Government Code § 12525)
1. A copy of the report submitted to
the Attorney General shall also be
submitted to the BSCC within 10
days of the death (15 CCR 1046).
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 904.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Injury
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a (h) In-custody death review reports in
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of compliance with 15 CCR 1046
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the PM 904.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Injury
☒ ☐ ☐
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to (h) In-custody death review reports in
identify issues that require further study. compliance with 15 CCR 1046
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 905.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Serious Injury of a Juvenile
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports (h) A medical and operational review of
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the deaths pursuant to 15 CCR 1046.
Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐
1. A copy of the review report shall
be provided to BSCC within 60 days
of the death (15 CCR 1046).
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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.
(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 PM 901 Classification and Segregation of
Arrestees
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II,
or III facility shall develop and implement a written BSCC staff reviewed a blank copy of the
classification plan designed to properly assign booking paperwork for new arrestees. The
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities forms inquire about demographics, criminal
according to the categories of gender identity, age, history, medical history, and mental history.
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, BSCC staff determined that the paperwork
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- meets the requirements of §1050, §1051,
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or §1052, and §1057.
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, PM 901 Classification and Segregation of
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Arrestees
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.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 901.5 Administrative Segregation
(b) Arrestees received with
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the communicable diseases (e.g., AIDS,
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and tuberculosis, hepatitis, venereal disease
procedures specifying those symptoms that require or other special medical problems) will
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a not be confined in the Irvine holding
medical evaluation is completed. facility due to the inability to properly
☒ ☐ ☐ segregate such individuals from the
other arrestees (California Code of
Regulations (CCR) Title 15, §1051).
It is the practice of the Irvine Police
Department to transport people with
communicable diseases to a medical facility
within the Orange County Jail.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be
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.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 904.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In
Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (k) Any individual who appears to be a
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and danger to themselves or others due to a
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated behavioral crisis, or who appears gravely
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of ☒ ☐ ☐ disabled (15 CCR 1052).
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
It is the practice of the Irvine Police
Department to transport people with a
behavioral health crisis to a medical facility in
the Orange County Jail.
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 904.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In
Temporary Custody
(g) Any individual who has exhibited
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
extremely violent or continuously violent
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
behavior including behavior that results
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
in the destruction of property or
demonstrates an intent to cause physical
☒ ☐ ☐
harm to themselves or others (15 CCR
1053; 15 CCR 1055).
It is the practice of the Irvine Police
Department to transport people who are
extremely aggressive and/or violent to the
Orange County Jail.
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Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
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.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL PM 904.8.2 Safety Cell
The safety cell is used only for housing
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section inmates who appear to be a danger to
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who themselves or others.
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to The agency provided two safety placement
self or others. reports. The agency does not use the cell
except in rare incidents.
☒ ☐ ☐
The reports provided were reviewed by
these regulations. The subjects of the
reports each remained in the safety cell for
one hour and 20 minutes, and one hour. The
subjects were then transferred to a local
medical facility or the Orange County Jail.
BSCC staff determined the agency to be in
compliance with these regulations.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 904.8.2 Safety Cell
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 PM 904.8.2 Safety Cell
or as a substitute for treatment. Safety cells are not to be used for
☒ ☐ ☐
punishment or as a substitute for
treatment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the PM 904.8.2 Safety Cell
approval of the facility manager or designee, or A prisoner may be placed in a safety cell
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be only with the written approval of the
reviewed a minimum of every four hours. watch commander/field supervisor.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as PM 904.8.2 Safety Cell
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of At two (2) hour intervals, the custodial
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be officer shall assess the prisoner’s need
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to to remain in the safety cell. In the event
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a the prisoner has been confined for a
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. period of eight (8) hours, he or she shall
☒ ☐ ☐ be transported to a local area hospital
for assessment by a physician.
The Irvine Police Department’s practice is to
remove a person from the safety cell at eight
hours and transport them to a hospital for
assessment by a doctor.
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(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health PM 904.8.2 Safety Cell
care staff shall obtain a mental health At two (2) hour intervals, the custodial
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on officer shall assess the prisoner’s need
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon to remain in the safety cell. In the event
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. the prisoner has been confined for a
period of eight (8) hours, he or she shall
☒ ☐ ☐ be transported to a local area hospital
for assessment by a physician.
The Irvine Police Department’s practice is to
remove a person from the safety cell at eight
hours and transport them to a hospital for
assessment by a doctor.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least PM 904.8.2 Safety Cell
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Direct visual observation shall be
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted at least twice every thirty (30)
documented. minutes. Such observation shall be
documented.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure PM 904.8.2 Safety Cell
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. At two (2) hour intervals, the custodial
officer shall assess the prisoner’s need
to remain in the safety cell. In the event
the prisoner has been confined for a
period of eight (8) hours, he or she shall
☒ ☐ ☐ be transported to a local area hospital
for assessment by a physician.
The Irvine Police Department’s practice is to
remove a person from the safety cell at eight
hours and transport them to a hospital for
assessment by a doctor.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to PM 904.8.2 Safety Cell
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Prisoners shall be allowed to retain
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal sufficient clothing to provide for their
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's personal privacy, unless specific
☒ ☐ ☐
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. identifiable risks to the prisoner’s safety
or to the security of the facility are
identified and documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PM 904.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
Individuals who are to be held in the
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Temporary Holding Facility and who
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of present a threat to their own safety or
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety the safety of others due to their state of
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. intoxication should be placed in a
sobering cell until their condition allows
for continued processing.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
sobering cell placement reports and logs
from the months of March 2024, August
2024, January 2025, May 2025, July 2025,
and December 2025. BSCC staff
determined the agency is compliant with this
regulation.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon PM 904.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☒ ☐ ☐
no longer a risk to themselves or others.
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In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over PM 904.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody The sobering cell's capacity is seven.
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum time for holding arrestees in
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these the sobering cell is six hours.
regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must PM 904.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. The sobering cell's capacity is seven.
☒ ☐ ☐
Maximum time for holding arrestees in
the sobering cell is six hours.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the PM 904.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
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 sufficient to assess
☒ ☐ ☐ the individual's well-being and behavior
shall occur at least once every 30
minutes. Each safety check shall be
documented in the cell log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 904.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
In Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (j) Any individual with an obvious
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and developmental disability (15 CCR 1057).
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and It is the practice of the Irvine Police
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Department to transport people who may
developmental disabilities. have developmental disabilities to the
Orange County Jail.
The health authority or designee shall contact the
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 PM 916 Temporary Holding Facility –
Restraints (15 CCR 1058)
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement The agency provided BSCC staff with four
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint restraint reports and logs, in which the
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which individuals were secured using the WRAP
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ device.
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: PM 916.1 Purpose and Scope
(1) acceptable restraint devices; This policy shall apply to the use of
specific types of restraints, such as the
Wrap, and similar restraint systems, as
well as all other restraints, including
☒ ☐ ☐ handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons,
when such restraints are used to restrain
any person for prolonged periods in the
temporary holding facility (15 CCR
1058).
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(2) signs or symptoms which should result in 916.6 AVAILABILITY OF CPR EQUIPMENT
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability All CPR equipment, such as barrier
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; masks, shall be provided by the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
and located in proximity to the location
where arrestees in restraints are held
(15 CCR 1058).
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM 916.3 Use of Restraints – Control
(d) Persons in restraints shall be housed
☒ ☐ ☐
either alone or in an area designated for
restrained people.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, 916.5 Food, Hydration, And Sanitation
Arrestees who are confined in restraints
shall be given food and fluids. Provisions
shall be made to accommodate any
toileting needs at least once every two
hours. Food shall be provided during
normal meal periods. Hydration (water or
juices) will be provided no less than
once every two hours or when requested
by the person.
☒ ☐ ☐
Offering food and hydration to arrestees
will be documented to include the time,
the name of the person offering the food
or water/juices, and the person's
response (receptive, rejected). Arrestees
shall be given the opportunity to clean
themselves should they soil themselves
or their clothing while they are in
restraints (15 CCR 1058).
(5) exercising of extremities. 916.4 Range of Motion
Arrestees placed in restraints for longer
than two hours should receive a range of
motion procedure that will allow for the
☒ ☐ ☐ movement of the extremities. Range-of-
motion exercise will consist of alternate
movement of the extremities (e.g., right
arm and left leg) for a minimum of 10
minutes every two hours (15 CCR 1058).
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM 916.3 Use of Restraints – Control
following requirements: (a) Restraints shall not be used as
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment punishment, placed around a person's
or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ neck, or applied in a way that is likely to
cause undue physical discomfort or
restrict blood flow or breathing (e.g.,
hog-tying).
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM 916.2 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.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM 916.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation (e) Restraints shall be applied for no
☒ ☐ ☐
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed longer than is reasonably necessary to
ineffective. protect the person or others from harm.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM 916.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility (g) The specific reasons for the
manager, the facility watch commander, or continued need for restraints shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention reviewed, documented, and approved by
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. the Watch Commander or the
Supervisor at least every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 916.3 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.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM 916.3 Use of Restraints – Control
shall be secured within one hour from the time of (i) Within one hour of placement in
placement. restraints, a qualified health care
☒ ☐ ☐
professional shall document an opinion
regarding the placement and retention of
the restraints.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM 916.3 Use of Restraints – Control
four hours of placement. (j) As soon as practicable, but within four
hours of placement in restraints, the
arrestee shall be medically assessed to
determine whether the person has a
☒ ☐ ☐
serious medical 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 PM 916.3 Use of Restraints – Control
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure (f) Members shall conduct continuous
that the restraints are properly employed, and to direct face-to-face observation at least
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated twice every 30 minutes on an irregular
person. Such observation shall be documented. schedule to check the person's physical
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons wellbeing and behavior. Restraints shall
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area be checked to verify correct application
☒ ☐ ☐
which makes provisions to protect the person from and to ensure they do not compromise
abuse. circulation. All checks shall be
documented, with the actual time
recorded by the person doing the
observation, along with a description
of the arrestee's behavior. Any actions
taken should also be noted in the log.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation PM 916.3 Use of Restraints – Control
with responsible health care staff determines that an (k) As soon as practicable, but within
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from eight hours of placement in restraints,
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken the arrestee must be evaluated by a
to a medical facility for further evaluation. mental health professional to assess
whether the person needs immediate
and/or long-term mental health
☒ ☐ ☐
treatment. If the Watch Commander, or
the authorized designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff
determines that the person cannot be
safely removed from restraints after
eight hours, the person shall be taken to
a medical facility for further evaluation.
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(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM 916.3 Use of Restraints – Control
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended (l) Where applicable, the Watch
maximum time limits for placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ Commander shall use the restraint
device manufacturer's recommended
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the PM 916.3 Use of Restraints – Control
placement in restraints shall be documented and The use of restraints for purposes other
shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances than for the controlled movement or
prevent staff from doing so. The documentation shall transportation of a person shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
include: the reason for placement; person authorizing documented on appropriate logs and
placement; names of staff involved in the placement; shall be video recorded unless exigent
injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. circumstances prevent staff from doing
so.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 311 Handcuffing and Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or PM 311.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Persons who are known to be pregnant
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or should be restrained in the least
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. restrictive manner that is effective for
officer safety. Leg restraints, waist
☒ ☐ ☐ chains, or handcuffs behind the body
should not be used unless the officer
has a reasonable suspicion that the
person may resist, attempt escape,
injure themself or others, or damage
property.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during PM 311.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of No person who is in labor, delivery, or
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, recovery after delivery shall be
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the handcuffed or restrained except in
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the ☒ ☐ ☐ extraordinary circumstances, and only
staff, or the public. when a supervisor makes an
individualized determination that such
restraints are necessary for the safety of
the detainee, officers, or others
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional PM 311.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraints shall be removed when a
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical professional who is currently responsible
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery for the medical care of an incarcerated
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the pregnant person during a medical
removal of restraints is medically necessary. emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery
☒ ☐ ☐
after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy determines that the removal
of restraints is medically necessary
(Penal Code § 3407; Penal Code §
6030).
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s PM 311.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Upon confirmation of an incarcerated
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated person's pregnancy, they shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people. advised, orally or in writing, of
the standards and policies governing
incarcerated pregnant people.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PM 904.5.5 Telephone Calls
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 PM 904.5.9 Attorneys and Bail Bondsmen
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 904.5.10 DISCIPLINE
Discipline will not be administered to any
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility individual in custody at this facility. Any
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary individual in custody who repeatedly fails
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. to follow directions or facility rules should
☒ ☐ ☐
be transported to the appropriate jail,
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy mental health facility or hospital as soon
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, as practicable. Such conduct should be
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. documented and reported to the
receiving facility (15 CCR 1081).
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.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 904.5.10 DISCIPLINE
PERSONS Discipline will not be administered to any
individual in custody at this facility. Any
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies individual in custody who repeatedly fails
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. to follow directions or facility rules should
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following be transported to the appropriate jail,
elements: ☒ ☐ ☐ mental health facility or hospital as soon
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- as practicable. Such conduct should be
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may documented and reported to the
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to receiving facility (15 CCR 1081).
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
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(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.
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.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 904.5.10 DISCIPLINE
Discipline will not be administered to any
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer individual in custody at this facility. Any
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule individual in custody who repeatedly fails
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a to follow directions or facility rules should
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of be transported to the appropriate jail,
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the mental health facility or hospital as soon
following: as practicable. Such conduct should be
(a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ documented and reported to the
(b) Extra work detail. receiving facility (15 CCR 1081).
(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 904.5.10 DISCIPLINE
Discipline will not be administered to any
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly individual in custody at this facility. Any
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary individual in custody who repeatedly fails
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group to follow directions or facility rules should
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological be transported to the appropriate jail,
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ mental health facility or hospital as soon
as practicable. Such conduct should be
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: documented and reported to the
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option receiving facility (15 CCR 1081).
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.
(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.
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(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 904.5.10 DISCIPLINE
Discipline will not be administered to any
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept individual in custody at this facility. Any
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This individual in custody who repeatedly fails
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule to follow directions or facility rules should
☒ ☐ ☐
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. be transported to the appropriate jail,
mental health facility or hospital as soon
as practicable. Such conduct should be
documented and reported to the
receiving facility (15 CCR 1081).
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 904.8.3 Duration of Detention
Arrestees will generally not be detained
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, in the holding facility longer than six
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is hours prior to transportation to another
expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☐ ☐ ☒ facility or proper release from custody.
limited to: Confinement longer than six hours shall
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the require watch commander pre-approval
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; and shall be based on an accepted
Department need.
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☐ ☐ ☒
(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.
Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer
than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with
bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b) ☐ ☐ ☒
and (d) above prior to their first night in the facility and
every night thereafter.
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 904.11 Assigned Administrator
MAINTENANCE PM 910 Facility Sanitation and Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff found the facility to be clean and
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable in good condition.
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
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 Welfare and Institutions
Code section 207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR PM 905.13 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 905.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
Serious Injury of a Juvenile
The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ PM 905.3 Juveniles Who Should Not be
and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐ Held
temporary custody which shall address: (c) A known suicide risk or obviously
(a) suicide risk and prevention; severely emotionally disturbed
(b) use of restraints; ☒ (e) Extremely violent or continuously
☐ ☐ violent
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and ☒ (b) Seriously injured
☐ ☐
(d) prohibiting use of discipline. PM 905.8 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 905.8 Temporary Custody
CUSTODY Requirements
☒ ☐
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☐ (e) Juveniles shall have reasonable access
held in temporary custody: to toilets and wash basins (15 CCR 1143).
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities;
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if (g) Food shall be provided if a juvenile has
the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) not eaten within the past four hours or is
hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☒ otherwise in need of nourishment, including
☐ ☐
nourishment; any special diet required for the health of
the juvenile (15 CCR 1143).
(3) access to drinking water; (h) Juveniles shall have reasonable access
☒
to a drinking fountain or water (15 CCR
☐ ☐
1143).
(4) access to language services; ☒ (p) Juveniles shall have access to language
☐ ☐ services (15 CCR 1143).
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(5) access to disabilities services; ☒ (q) Juveniles shall have access to disability
☐ ☐ services (15 CCR 1143).
(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as (f) Juveniles shall be provided sanitary
requested;
☒
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as
☐ ☐
requested (15 CCR 1143).
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, (j) Juveniles shall have privacy during
and/or lawyer;
☒
family, guardian, and/or lawyer visits (15
☐ ☐
CCR 1143).
(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure ☒ (l) Blankets shall be provided as reasonably
the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐ necessary (15 CCR 1143).
(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is (k) Juveniles shall be permitted to remain in
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or their personal clothing unless the clothing is
is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. ☒ 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 While held in temporary custody, juveniles
what is available under this section, and it shall be shall be informed in writing of what is
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which available to them pursuant to 15 CCR 1143
minors have access. ☒ 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 905.6 Juvenile Custody Logs
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.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY PM 905.12 Secure Custody
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace
officer on the basis that they are 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 PM 905.12 Secure Custody
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒
officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐
(a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor;
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(b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was ☒ PM 905.12 Secure Custody
taken into custody; ☐ ☐
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the ☒ PM 905.12 Secure Custody
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate ☒ PM 905.12 Secure Custody
supervision or protection of the minor; and ☐ ☐
(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who ☒ PM 905.12 Secure Custody
are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY PM 905.12.1 Locked Enclosures
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.
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 905.12.1 Locked Enclosures
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at ☒
☐ ☐
a minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor;
and
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the PM 905.12.1 Locked Enclosures
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least (d) Unscheduled safety checks to
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. ☒ provide for the health and welfare of the
☐ ☐ 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 PM 905.12.1 Locked Enclosures
same locked room unless under constant direct visual ☒ ☐ (e) Juveniles of different genders shall
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. ☐ not be placed in the same locked room
(15 CCR 1147).
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 905.12 Secure Custody
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
☒
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☐ ☐
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 PM 905.12 Secure Custody
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety When practicable and when no locked
while secured to a stationary object. enclosure is available, handcuffing one
hand of a juvenile offender to a fixed
object while otherwise maintaining the
☒ juvenile in non-secure custody should
☐ ☐
be considered as the method of secure
custody. An employee must be present
at all times to ensure the juvenile's
safety while secured to a stationary
object (15 CCR 1148).
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Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 PM 905.12 Secure Custody
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be Juveniles shall not be secured to a
approved by a supervisor. stationary object for more than 60
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 PM 905.12 Secure Custody
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes The decision for securing a minor to a
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☒ ☐ stationary object for longer than 60
minor and shall be documented. ☐ minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter
shall be based upon the best interests
of the juvenile offender (15 CCR 1148).
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY PM 905.1.1 Definitions
Non-secure custody - When a juvenile is
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the held in the presence of an officer or
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section other custody employee at all times and
207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be is not placed in a locked room, cell, or
held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, behind any locked doors. Juveniles in
facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or non-secure custody may be handcuffed
arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate but not to a stationary or secure object.
juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non- ☒ Personal supervision, through direct
secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply. ☐ ☐ 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).
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- PM 905.1 Purpose and Scope
SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒
☐ ☐
enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be
documented and made available for review. Monitoring
a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices
shall never replace constant direct visual observation.
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY PM 905.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE Held
OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY (d) Significantly intoxicated except when
approved by the watch commander. A
Facility administrators shall develop policies and ☒ medical clearance shall be obtained for
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐ minors who are under the influence of
obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating
drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the substance to the extent that they are
extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior unable to care for themselves (15 CCR
to secure or non-secure custody of that minor. 1151).
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked PM 905.12.1 Locked Enclosures
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 (d) Unscheduled safety checks to
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or provide for the health and welfare of the
☒ ☐ ☐
release. These safety checks shall be documented, with juvenile by a staff member, no less than
actual time of occurrence recorded. once every 15 minutes, shall occur (15
CCR 1147; 15 CCR 1151).
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Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a PM 905.12 Secure Custody
locked room shall be supervised in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be PM 905.1.1 Definitions
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. Non-secure custody - When a juvenile is
held in the presence of an officer or
other custody employee at all times and
is not placed in a locked room, cell, or
behind any locked doors. Juveniles in
non-secure custody may be handcuffed
but not to a stationary or secure object.
☒ ☐ ☐ 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).
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS- BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 3680
FACILITY NAME: Irvine City Jail FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1986
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 04/01/2026
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
0B
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible Toilet located in the hall; staff allows access;
X
accessible for all holding cells.
Wash basin accessible X
Drinking fountain accessible X
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X
Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 Each cell is equipped with a concrete bench
and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only along one wall. When used as holding cells,
require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 X cells have a capacity of six. When used as a
hours) sleeping cell, cells have a capacity of one.
Mattresses and linens provided.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with X
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4)
X
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Split fixtures.
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to Padded wall next to commode.
X
provide support
Padding on the floor X
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation
X
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5)
X
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet
Ceiling height of at least 8 feet X
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet (flush with floor) with controls
X
located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light, with
controls located outside the cell X
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and
at least 24 inches long, located in or adjacent to cell X
door (Facility planned or constructed prior to 8-86)
Two or more vertical view panels not more than 4 One in the wall; one in the door.
inches wide and at least 24 inches long, one of which
X
must be in the door (Facility planned or constructed
after 8-86)
Solid security door with a food pass having a lockable
shutter no more than 4 inches height and located at
X
least 30 inches above the floor
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
1B
X
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) In the room opposite the processing area.
X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Audio Monitoring (2.22) Holding cells do not have an inmate-activated
button (sound-activated). It is always the
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 X policy of the department to keep the audio
system on to ensure the inmate has
communication with the staff.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
X
Available
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
X
Available
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X
communications and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
Available
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 3680
FACILITY: Irvine City Jail TYPE: THJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 04/01/2026
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
Receiving Area
0B
Processin Holding 1986 1 - (5) (5) 8.0’ x 8.0’ - - - - -
g P - Cell
Notes: 8’ concrete bench runs along length of back wall; dry cell; restroom located in adjacent room
Cell 1 Holding 1986 1 - (6) (6) 9.4’ x 9.4” - - - - -
Notes: 9.4’ bench along length of back wall; dry cell
Cell 2 Holding 1986 1 - (6) (6) 9.4’ x 9.4’ - - - - -
Notes: 9.4’ bench along length of back wall; dry cell
Cell 3 Holding 1986 1 - (6) (6) 9.4’ x 9.4’ - - - - -
Notes: 9.4’ bench along length of back wall; dry cell
Cell 4 Holding 1986 1 - (6) (6) 9.4’ x 9.4’ - - - - -
Notes: 9.4’ bench along length of back wall; dry cell
Cell 5 Holding 1986 1 - (6) (6) 9.4’ x 9.4’ - - - - -
Notes: currently using this room for storage (was used for storage during last inspection as well); 9.4’ bench along length of
back wall; dry cell
Cell 6 Holding 1986 1 - (6) (6) 9.4’ x 9.4’ - - - - -
Notes: 9.4’ bench along length of back wall; this cell was not listed on prior LASE; dry cell
Soberin 1986 1 - (7) (7) 8.6’ x 17.6’ 1 - 1 1 -
g
Safety 1986 1 - (1) (1) 5.7’ x 9.2’ 1 - - - -
Note: two toilets are accessible to the inmates, one in the hall by the cells and the other in the processing/receiving area.
The one in the hallway is handicap accessible (with non-flush-mounted handrails and non-security door handle).
*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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