BSCC
Orange Laguna Beach PD (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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October 16, 2023
Jeffrey Calvert, Chief of Police
Laguna Beach Police Department
505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, LAGUNA BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Chief Calvert:
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Laguna Beach City Police Department
has been completed. The inspection was completed on Tuesday, September 12, 2023:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Laguna Beach City Jail 3695 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, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to 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 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) attachments
for information related to Rated Capacity.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
We found no violations of the JJDPA; a copy of the monitoring report is attached for your
information.
Jeffrey Calvert
Chief of Police
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An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at michael.bush@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-5968 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL J. BUSH
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*
Cornelius Ashton, Lieutenant, Laguna Beach Police Department
Monika Ghaly, Jail Supervisor, Laguna Beach Police Department
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code 3695
FACILITY NAME: Laguna Beach City Jail FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Cornelius Ashton and Monika Ghaly, Jail Supervisor
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 09/12/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY All Jailers attend the Adult Correction Officer
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Core Course and Title 15 Course.
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or One (1) full-time officer
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of One (1) part-time officer
specialized corrections training. Such training shall Two (2) officers in training
include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
(b) jail operations liability;
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and;
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Lexipol Policy 900.1
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core Department members responsible for
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ supervising adults in temporary custody shall
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be complete the Corrections Officer Core Course
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. or eight hours of specialized training within six
months of assignment.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Lexipol Policy 900.3.3
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Each custody officer will attend eight hours or
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. more of refresher training every two years.
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.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Lexipol Policy 900.3.3
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in In addition to the implementation and
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation operation of all programs and activities
☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by required by the regulations, another
these regulations. predicator of compliance with this section is
the availability of staff to complete and
document safety checks at least hourly.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Lexipol Policy 900.3.3
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local There is always a trained staff available when
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and there is a prisoner in custody.
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Lexipol Policy 900.3.2
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Custody staff is available at all times.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Lexipol Policy 900.3.3
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females. Trained “matrons” are always available when
a female is in custody.
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Lexipol Policy 900.3.3
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC reviewed staffing assignments, the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a duty roster, and the Correctional Sergeant’s
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the Log to verify staffing patterns. All information
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a appeared appropriate.
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Lexipol Policy 900.8
The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- Lexipol Policy 900.8.
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and Safety checks by department members shall
housed in the facility. occur no less than every 15 minutes.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Detention Manual 102.8(B)
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Detention Manual 110.1
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 All safety checks occur within 15-minute
of these regulations. intervals.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Detention Manual 110.1
intervals.
☒ ☐ ☐
Each safety check log reviewed shows a
pattern of random and varied intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Detention Manual 102.8(B)
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall ☒ ☐ ☐
include:
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(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Detention Manual 109.16
check occurred;
☒ ☐ ☐ The actual time of a safety check will be
documented by the staff who conducts the
safety check.
(2) the location where each individual safety check Detention Manual 102.8(B)
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and, The jail log has all the information and
movements documented.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Detention Manual 102.8(B)
who completed the safety check(s).
☒ ☐ ☐
Staff initials and badge numbers will be
registered on the safety check logs.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Detention Manual 102.8(B)
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ The jail supervisor will review random safety
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, checks logs to ensure logs are consistent with
safety checks. regulations standards.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Personnel attend CPR/Life-Saving Skills
training.
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 Lexipol Policy 900.3.2
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ All staff have gone through the fire and life
safety training during their correctional core
training.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 Detention Manual and Lexipol policy manual.
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees.
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 Detention Manual 100
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Detention Manual 104.9
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Lexipol Policy 300.2
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 Detention Manual 105.5
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Lexipol Policy 900.4.1
☒ ☐ ☐
received persons for release. Detention Manual 106.1
(6) Security and control including physical counts and Lexipol Policy 900.8
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Detention Manual 100.5, 102.13, 104.8.
contraband control, and key control. 104.6
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Lexipol Policy 904
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Manual 104.9
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: Detention Manual 104.1-104.3
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Detention Manual 104.5
☒ ☐ ☐
hostages;
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Manual 105.1
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Manual 104.2
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Manual 104.9
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Detention Manual 102.15
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. Lexipol Policy 900.9
☒ ☐ ☐
Detention Manual 113
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Manual 108.1
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Lexipol Policy 904.1-904.2, 904.9
☒ ☐ ☐
and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Lexipol Policy 904.4, 904.9
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for Lexipol Policy 900.11
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Lexipol Policy 904.4
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
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, Lexipol Policy 904.4
family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Detention Manual 113
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 Detention Manual 113-113.10
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Detention Manual 106
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special Arrestees at risk of suicide are not housed in
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, this facility and will be transported to county
☐ ☐ ☒
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in jail or other appropriate facility.
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Detention Manual 113
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 Not housed in this facility.
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☐ ☐ ☒
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☐ ☐ ☒ Not housed in this facility.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Lexipol Policy 900.9
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Lexipol Policy 900.9
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Detention Manual 106.4
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
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(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Not housed in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been
deleted.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Detention Manual 104.1-104.2
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 Detention Manual 104.2
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 Detention Manual 104.2
two-year retention of the inspection record;
Monthly testing of the generator and
☒ ☐ ☐ emergency lights is completed by the city
facilities division and noted on the Monthly
Fire and Life Safety Inspection completed and
maintained by the Jail Administrator.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Detention Manual 104.2
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; Conducted 01/12/2023.
(d) an evacuation plan; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Manual 104.3
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Detention Manual 104.3
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Lexipol Policy 900.5.8
Detention Manual 102.16
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
☒ ☐ ☐
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons Detention Manual 102.16
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
and the date and time of the occurrence. The on-duty Jail Supervisor shall ensure that
an investigation is initiated by a police officer,
☒ ☐ ☐ who will prepare a written report, which shall
include the date and time of the occurrence,
the names of the persons involved including
witnesses, a description of the incident, and
action taken.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Lexipol Policy 900.5.8
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Detention Manual 102.16
facility manager or designee.
There were no reported incidents which
☒ ☐ ☐
resulted in physical harm, or serious threat of
physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
the detention facility or other person during
this inspection cycle.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Lexipol Policy 900.5.8
Detention Manual 106.4
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health A review team comprised of the Chief of
administrator, shall develop written policy and Police or designee, the health administrator,
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of the responsible physician, and other health
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team care and supervision staff who were relevant
☒ ☐ ☐
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or to the incident shall conduct a review of the
designee, the health administrator, the responsible incident. This review shall occur within 30
physician and other health care and supervision staff who days of the incident and shall include review
are relevant to the incident. of the appropriateness of clinical care,
whether changes to policies, procedures, or
practices are warranted, and identify issues
that require further study.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Lexipol Policy 900.12
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
☒ ☐ ☐
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
identify issues that require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor Lexipol Policy 900.5.8
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Detention Manual 106.4
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Minors are not held in the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10
calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from Detention Manual 109.16
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth in
these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Lexipol Policy 900.4.1
Detention Manual 108.1
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II,
or III facility shall develop and implement a written Custody shall consult with the Jail Supervisor
classification plan designed to properly assign to determine holding cell assignments.
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities Considerations shall be made to house felony
according to the categories of gender identity, age, prisoners, misdemeanor prisoners, and traffic
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, offenders separately whenever possible.
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.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Lexipol Policy 900.4.1
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Detention Manual 108.1
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement All prisoners held with others shall be
would present management or security problems. A ☒ ☐ ☐ classified for holding purposes. BSCC staff
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall reviewed eight months of inmate
be given serious consideration. classification and medical screening forms.
All forms were complete and ensured the
inmate's health and safety.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Detention Manual 106.1
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Not detained at this facility.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒ Transported to Orange County Jail.
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 Detention Manual 106.1
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such The medical Screening form is scanned into
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of report/Ieads.
☒ ☐ ☐
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 Detention 108.2
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Not held at this facility.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
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 Not held at this facility.
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☐ ☐ ☒ Detention Manual 108.2
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 Not held at this facility.
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☐ ☐ ☒
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Detention Manual 108.2
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Not held at this facility.
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 108.2
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Detention Manual 108.1
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The facility will not hold prisoners who
develop and implement policies and procedures for the demonstrate that they may attempt to escape,
administrative separation of incarcerated people. assault other prisoners, or demonstrate a
☐ ☐ ☒ propensity towards violence. An appropriate
cell shall be used for this type of segregation
(single cell or holding cell). Any administrative
segregation of a prisoner must be entered on
the jail log and the Watch Commander shall
be advised as soon as possible.
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Policies and procedures must include: Detention Manual 108.1
(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 No safety cell at this facility.
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☐ ☐ ☒
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the No safety cell at this facility.
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 No safety cell at this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the No safety cell at this facility.
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as No safety cell at this facility.
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health No safety cell at this facility.
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☐ ☐ ☒
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least No safety cell at this facility.
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
☐ ☐ ☒
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be
documented.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure No safety cell at this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to No safety cell at this facility.
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
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1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Detention Manual 110.1
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Sobering cells shall be used for the housing
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☒ ☐ ☐ of prisoners who need the sheltered
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety environment of a sobering cell until they are
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. sufficiently sober to be booked and released
or moved into the general population.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon Detention Manual 110.1
as they are able to continue the admission process or are
☒ ☐ ☐
no longer a risk to themselves or others. The Booking DO shall remove a prisoner from
a sobering cell as soon as reasonable.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over Detention Manual 110.1
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent In no case shall a prisoner remain in a
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cell longer than six (6) hours without
regulations. being examined by qualified medical
personnel, e.g., a physician.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must Detention Manual 110.1
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
☒ ☐ ☐ No prisoners will remain in the sobering cell
for more than 12 hours without being
evaluated by a health care staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the Detention Manual 110.1
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half
hour. Such observation shall be documented. BSCC staff reviewed 12 months of inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
placements in the sobering cell. All
observation logs were inside the required
regulation standard time limit.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Not held at this facility.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Detention Manual 108.2
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 Not held at this facility.
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 Detention Manual 105.5
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
responsible physician, shall develop and implement facility.
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
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(a) The policy shall address the following areas: Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒ facility.
Detention Manual 105.5
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
Detention Manual 105.5
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 105.5
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 105.5
(5) exercising of extremities. Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 105.5
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Detention Manual 102.17
following requirements:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Detention Manual 105.5
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☒ ☐ ☐
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less Detention Manual 105.5
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
☒ ☐ ☐
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
restraints only with the approval of the facility facility.
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention Detention Manual 105.5
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 105.5
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
shall be secured within one hour from the time of facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
Detention Manual 105.5
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
four hours of placement. facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 105.5
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure facility.
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Detention Manual 105.5
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
with responsible health care staff determines that an facility.
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ Detention Manual 105.5
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
Detention Manual 105.5
(11) All events and information related to the Long-term restraints are not permitted at this
placement in restraints shall be documented and facility.
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The Detention Manual 105.5
☐ ☐ ☒
documentation shall include: the reason for
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Detention Manual 105.6
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 Detention Manual 105.6
in recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons who are known to be pregnant
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. should be restrained in the least restrictive
manner that is effective for officer safety.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Detention Manual 105.6
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, No person who is in labor, delivery, or
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐ recovery after delivery shall be handcuffed or
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the restrained except in extraordinary
staff, or the public. circumstances and only with approval from
the Watch Commander.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Detention Manual 105.6
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Detention Manual 105.6
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy,
☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people. she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant
inmates.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Detention Manual 102.7
The facility administrator shall develop written policies A person arrested has the right to make three
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or completed telephone calls immediately upon
communication device beyond those telephone calls being booked or no longer than three hours
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. after the arrest. These calls are to be at no
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by expense if completed to a local dialing area.
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 Detention Manual 102.6
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. Detention Manual 102.6
☒ ☐ ☐ If an attorney wants a non-monitored meeting
with a client, the Watch Commander will be
notified, and a location arranged.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Discipline is not administered at this facility.
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility Detention Manual 102.17
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
☐ ☐ ☒
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
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 Discipline is not administered at this facility.
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
☐ ☐ ☒
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon Detention Manual 102.17
booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Discipline is not administered at this facility.
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Detention Manual 102.17
☐ ☐ ☒
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 Discipline is not administered at this facility.
PERSONS
Detention Manual 102.17
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies ☐ ☐ ☒
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements:
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Discipline is not administered at this facility.
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to Detention Manual 102.17
☐ ☐ ☒
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 Discipline is not administered at this facility.
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Detention Manual 102.17
☐ ☐ ☒
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. Discipline is not administered at this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 102.17
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. Discipline is not administered at this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 102.17
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. Discipline is not administered at this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 102.17
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary Discipline is not administered at this facility.
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☐ ☐ ☒
impose such consequences. Detention Manual 102.17
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are Discipline is not administered at this facility.
involved in the charges. ☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 102.17
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person Discipline is not administered at this facility.
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes: Detention Manual 102.17
☐ ☐ ☒
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 Discipline is not administered at this facility.
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary Detention Manual 102.17
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.
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3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Discipline is not administered at this facility.
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The Detention Manual 102.17
☐ ☐ ☒
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 Discipline is not administered at this facility.
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☐ ☐ ☒
informed of the charge(s) in writing. Detention Manual 102.17
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary Discipline is not administered at this facility.
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
☐ ☐ ☒
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility Detention Manual 102.17
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a Discipline is not administered at this facility.
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☐ ☐ ☒ Detention Manual 102.17
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 Discipline is not administered at this facility.
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 102.17
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility Discipline is not administered at this facility.
administrator from administratively separating any
incarcerated person from the general population or Detention Manual 102.17
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical
☐ ☐ ☒
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of
the person, staff, program, or community is endangered,
pending disciplinary action or a review as required by
Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of Discipline is not administered at this facility.
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☐ ☐ ☒
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. Detention Manual 102.17
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Discipline is not administered at this facility.
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer Detention Manual 102.17
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
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.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Discipline is not administered at this facility.
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly Detention Manual 102.17
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
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 Discipline is not administered at this facility.
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation Detention Manual 102.17
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 Discipline is not administered at this facility.
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be Detention Manual 102.17
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 Discipline is not administered at this facility.
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☐ ☐ ☒ Detention Manual 102.17
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person Discipline is not administered at this facility.
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☐ ☐ ☒ Detention Manual 102.17
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Discipline is not administered at this facility.
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary purposes. Detention Manual 102.17
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the Discipline is not administered at this facility.
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
☐ ☐ ☒
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these Detention Manual 102.17
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Discipline is not administered at this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 102.17
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(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Discipline is not administered at this facility.
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case Detention Manual 102.17
☐ ☐ ☒
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 Discipline is not administered at this facility.
suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Manual 102.17
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Discipline is not administered at this facility.
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept Detention Manual 102.17
☐ ☐ ☒
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule
violation reports and report of the disposition of each.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Detention Manual 102.11
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; Detention Manual 102.11
☒ ☐ ☐ All cells, except for the sobering cell, are
equipped with removable bunk pads for the
prisoner’s comfort.
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic Detention Manual 102.11
conditions.
☒ ☐ ☐ Any arrestee housed in a cell shall be
provided with a serviceable mattress and one
or more blankets depending on the weather.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and Detention Manual 102.11
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one Detention Manual 102.11
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person. The prisoners may ask for blankets
depending on the weather.
Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer Detention Manual 102.11
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 Detention Manual 102.13
MAINTENANCE
The jail area should be maintained with a high
The facility administrator shall develop written policies degree of cleanliness. At the beginning of the
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable shift, the on-duty Jailer will inspect the jail to
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ identify and correct any unsanitary or unsafe
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule conditions or work practices. These checks
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and shall be noted on the Watch Commander’s
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices daily log. Additionally, the City has a contract
which may be found. with a janitorial service to provide periodic
cleaning service of the jail.
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YES NO P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Detention Manual 109.1
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Secure Juveniles are held in a locked room outside
(JJDPA) establishes the following federal standards on the jail facility.
☐ ☒
the detention of minors:
(1) Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders
(2) Separation
(3) Jail Removal (6-hour limit)
Are minors held in jail cells? Detention Manual 109.1
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 are not
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 3695
FACILITY: Laguna Beach City Jail TYPE: THJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 09/12/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
- Sobering 1978 1 - (5) (5) 8.6’ x 11.8’ x 8.6’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: Handrail added to cell 2000-2002 inspection cycle; cells contains a low padded bench/bunk along one wall with
these dimensions: 6’5”l x 2’7-1/2”w x 1’1”h
Pre-Book - 1978 1 - - - 8.4’ x 13.1’ x 8.6’ - - - - -
Notes: 6.4’ feet of low bench on ground in this area. On prior LASE this was listed as a holding cell but rather it is the
receiving area. Staff advised it is not utilized as a holding area.
Cell 1 Holding n/a 1 - (4) (4) 8.6’ x 11.8’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: 6.5’ feet bench; seating limits capacity
This cell is part of the original construction and thus, does not fall under the physical plant standards.
Cell 2 Holding n/a 1 2 (6) (6) 8.9’ x 7.0’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: There are two single bunks in this cell. RC is (6) when used as a holding cell (counted bunks as seating), but (2)
when used as a sleeping cell (for prisoners held over 12 hours). Footage limits capacity.
This cell is part of the original construction and thus, does not fall under the physical plant standards.
Cell 3 Holding n/a 1 4 (6) (6) 8.9’ x 7.0’ x 9.0’ 1 - 1 1 -
Notes: There are two double bunks in this cell. RC is (6) when used as a holding cell (counted bunks as seating), but (4)
when used as a sleeping cell (for prisoners held over 12 hours). Footage limits capacity.
This cell is part of the original construction and thus, does not fall under the physical plant standards.
Notes: There is a shower in the hall outside cells 2 & 3; cameras on all cells; audio in hallways, in the sobering cell and cell
1; audio units all ceiling mounted – only staff can activate.
*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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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: 3695
FACILITY NAME: Laguna Beach City Jail FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: X OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Michael J. Bush DATE: 09/12/2023
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Drinking fountain accessible X
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X
Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 Bunks in cells 2 & 3.
and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only
require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 X
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with X
individual compartments, locks and keys
Sobering 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
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to Added a handrail, 2000-2002 inspection.
provide support X
Padding on the floor There is a raised padded bench/bunk against
X
one wall 6’5” l x 2’7-1/2” w x 1’1” h.
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No cells of this type are in the facility. The
remainder of the regulation was deleted from
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at X this checklist.
least 6 feet
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
X
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
X
Available for inmate valuables
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Telephone (2.1)
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Audio Monitoring (2.22) Audio devices have been installed in all cell
areas for the supervision of inmates. The
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 device is connected to dispatch to ensure
X someone is available to communicate and
relay information to the responsible
employee, i.e., desk officer or watch
commander.
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) Outside the secure holding area – in the
police station.
X
Available
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