BSCC
Orange Laguna Beach PD THJ (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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May 11, 2026
Jeff Calvert, Chief of Police
Laguna Beach Police Department
505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, LAGUNA BEACH POLICE
DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Chief Calvert:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Laguna Beach City Police Department
has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, October 15,
2025, and the following facility was inspected on Monday, April 13, 2026:
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 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 Monday, April 13, 2026; BSCC staff presented
an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Jeff Calvert
Chief of Police
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Please email me at james.peak@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 516-4022 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
JAMES A PEAK
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Orange County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Orange County*
County Administrator, Orange County*
Monica 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: Jail Supervisor Monica Ghaly
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 04/13/2026
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY PM 900.10 Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
Department members should be trained and
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who familiar with this policy and any
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or supplemental procedures.
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall Department members responsible for
include, but not be limited to: supervising adults in temporary custody shall
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; complete the Corrections Officer Core
(b) jail operations liability; Course or eight hours of specialized training
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; within six months of assignment. Such
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life training shall include but not be limited to the
safety; and; following (15 CCR 1024):
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation; (a) Applicable minimum jail standards
(g) juvenile procedures; (b) Jail operations liability
(h) racial bias; and, (c) Separation of incarcerated persons
(i) mental illness. (d) Emergency procedures and planning,
fire safety, and life safety
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Suicide prevention
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
(f) De-escalation
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
(g) Juvenile procedures
employees' level of experience and training, and other
(h) Racial bias
relevant factors.
(i) Mental illness
Eight hours of refresher training shall be
completed every two years (15 CCR 1024).
The Training Officer shall maintain records of
all such training in the member's training file.
BSCC staff reviewed the training certificates
provided for the staff who supervise
arrestees in the temporary holding area.
The training certificates indicate that the staff
members have completed the required
training, and the facility is compliant with this
regulation.
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
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary
Custody
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
☒ ☐ ☐
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Custody
detention facility or in the building which houses a local An authorized department member
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and capable of supervising shall be present
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an at all times when an individual is held in
emergency. temporary custody.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary
would conflict with the supervision and care of Custody
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. The member responsible for supervising
should not have other duties that could
☒ ☐ ☐
unreasonably conflict with the member's
supervision. Any individual in custody
must be able to summon the supervising
member if needed.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there PM 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Custody
immediately available and accessible to such females. At least one female department member
should be present when a female adult
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
☒ ☐ ☐ is in temporary custody. In the event that
none is readily available, the female in
custody should be transported to
another facility or released pursuant to
another lawful process (15 CCR 1027).
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster for
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a the temporary holding area and determined
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the the facility was compliant with this regulation.
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PM 900.8 Holding Cells
The facility administrator shall develop and implement (e) (c) (c) The jail safety check should
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that involve questioning the individual as to
include, but are not limited to, the following: the 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 the safety checks logs
through direct visual observation of all people held and for the months of March 2024, August 2024,
housed in the facility. January 2025, May 2025, July 2025, and
December 2025. BSCC staff determined the
facility was compliant with their regulations.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 900.8 Holding Cells
between safety checks.
☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Jail safety checks by department
members shall occur no less than every
15 minutes (15 CCR 1027.5).
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
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 900.8 Holding Cells
intervals.
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) (a) Jail safety checks should be at
varying times.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall (d) Time of all jail safety checks (15 CCR
include: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1027; 15 CCR 1027.5).
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check PM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) The locations where each individual
number; and, safety check occurred.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Employee identification number of
staff who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 900.5.1 Temporary Custody Logs
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or The Watch Commander should initial the
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns log to approve the temporary custody
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, and should also initial the log when the
safety checks. individual is released from custody or
transferred to another facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
The Watch Commander should make
periodic checks to ensure all log entries
and safety and security checks are
made on time.
BSCC staff determined the facility was in
compliance with this regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
The plan should ensure that at least
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be one member who meets the training
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the standards established by the Board of
training standards established by the Board for general State and Community Corrections
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. (BSCC) for general fire- and life-safety
☒ ☐ ☐
and is trained in fire- and life-safety
procedures relating specifically to the
facility is on-duty at all times (15 CCR
1028).
All staff are trained in fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 900.3.3 Staffing 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 PM 900.5.3 Medical Care
health authority, shall develop and implement policies CPR Response to a Nonresponsive Person
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers
☒ ☐ ☐
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 900.5.3 Medical Care
☒ ☐ ☐ CPR Response to a Nonresponsive Person
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a PM 900.5.3 Medical Care
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at CPR Response to a Nonresponsive Person
a central location and available for review.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC reviewed the CPR training certificates
provided and determined the facility to be
compliant with this regulation.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 900.5.3 Medical Care
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive CPR Response to a Nonresponsive Person
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 900.5.3 Medical Care
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible CPR Response to a Nonresponsive Person
☒ ☐ ☐
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a PM 900.5.3 Medical Care
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they CPR Response to a Nonresponsive Person
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has
☒ ☐ ☐
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering PM 900.5.3 Medical Care
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the CPR Response to a Nonresponsive Person
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 PM 900.5.3 Medical Care
medical responders are present when a person is CPR Response to a Nonresponsive Person
☒ ☐ ☐
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 The facility utilizes the following:
Laguna Beach PD Policy Manual. The
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual will be referred to as “PM”
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The throughout this document. It has a
policy and procedures manual shall address all review date of 08/19/2024.
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Detention Facility Manual. The
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all document will be referred to as “FM”
employees. throughout this document. It has a
Notes: The policies and procedures required in review date of August 2025.
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 FM 100 Organization/Administration
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 FM 100 Organization/Administration
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 300 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 Handcuffing and Restraints
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
☒ ☐ ☐
received persons for release. FM 106 Booking Procedures
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 900.12 Jail Supervisor
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, PM 901.15.1 Incarcerated Person Counts
contraband control, and key control. PM 904 Custodial Searches
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ FM 104.10 Security Inspections
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility The facility completed an annual security
including security measures specific to prevention of review on 03/03/2026 and found no items of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. concern.
(7) Emergency procedures include: FM 104 Jail Safety/Fire Safety and
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Plan
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of FM 108.1 Classification Plan for Arrestees
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.12 Jail Supervisor
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ FM 105.1 Capacity
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ FM 104.4b Evacuation Plans
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and ☒ ☐ ☐ FM 100.4 Jail Supervisor/Watch Commander
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 900.5.7 Firearms and Other Security
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Measures
security devices.
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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(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ FM 112 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse PM 905.2 Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and PM 905.2 Policy
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 900.11 Release and/or Transfer
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, PM 905 Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be
limited to, the following: BSCC staff observed PREA postings 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 905 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed PREA postings in the
harassment. The method for reporting shall be lobby area.
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM FM 112 Suicide Prevention
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 FM 112.10 Suicide Prevention Training
personnel. An annual suicide prevention training
shall be completed for all custodial
personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility provided BSCC staff with a copy
of the class rosters for the annual suicide
prevention training. The facility is compliant
with this requirement.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon FM 112 Suicide Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment. If the custody officer believes the
arrestee is a suicide risk, the Watch
Commander shall be notified. The Watch
Commander is responsible for arranging
☒ ☐ ☐ the arrestee’s transfer. Any handling
officer must communicate the arrestee’s
condition and potential suicide risk to
transporting officers, receiving facility
staff, and medical or mental health
personnel.
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special FM 112.3 What to Look and Listen For
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 903.3 Procedures
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, (e) Ensuring that any known threat or
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide danger the prisoner may pose, such as
risk. escape risk, suicide potential or medical
condition, is recorded on the inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐
booking documentation and transported
with the prisoner to the next facility. The
transporting member shall ensure that
the threat or danger is communicated to
intake personnel at the facility.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide FM 108.1 Classification Plan for Arrestees
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ FM 113.7 Who Commits Suicide
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and FM 112.1 Introduction
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts. Injury
FM 106.4 In-Custody Death of Adults and
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and
Juveniles
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 900.5.3 Medical Care
Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been ☒ ☐ ☐
deleted.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING FM 104 Jail Safety/Fire Safety and
Evacuation Plan
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 FM 104.1 Fire Prevention Inspections
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 FM 104.1 Fire Prevention Inspections
two-year retention of the inspection record;
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed 24 months of monthly
fire inspections and determined the facility
was compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and FM 104.1 Fire Prevention Inspections
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ The current biennial fire inspection was
completed on 01/21/2026 by the Laguna
Beach Fire Department.
(d) an evacuation plan; and FM 104.4 Fire and Emergency Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedure
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated FM 104.4b Emergency Evacuation Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS FM 102.16 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility reported two incidents in the
and procedures for the maintenance of written records temporary holding area. BSCC staff
☒ ☐ ☐
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical reviewed both reports and determined that
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee the documentation process is compliant with
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other the requirements of this regulation.
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY FM 106.4 In-Custody Death of Adults and
Juveniles
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Additionally, the California Department
reporting requirements of Government Code section of Justice requires specific reporting of
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of in-custody deaths of juveniles. The Chief
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC of Police shall provide the Board of
☒ ☐ ☐
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Corrections with a copy of the report that
is submitted to the Attorney General
under Government Code Section 12525
within 10 calendar days after the death.
PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
Injury
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Injury
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a (i) 3. The facility administrator in
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of cooperation with the health administrator
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop a written policy and
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or procedure to conduct an initial review
designee, the health administrator, the responsible and complete a written report of every
physician and other health care, and supervision staff in-custody death within 30 days of the
who are relevant to the incident. death.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Injury
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to (i) 3. Death shall be reviewed to
identify issues that require further study. determine the appropriateness of clinical
☒ ☐ ☐
care, rather changes to policies,
procedures or practices are warranted
and to identify issues that require further
study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Injury
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall (i) 4. The facility administrator shall
☒ ☐ ☐
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports submit a copy of the initial review report
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the of every in custody death to the BSCC
Penal Code. within 60 days of the death
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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 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s intake
or III facility shall develop and implement a written paperwork and determined it meets the
classification plan designed to properly assign requirements of regulations 1050, 1051,
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities 1052, and 1057.
according to the categories of gender identity, age,
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
☒ ☐ ☐
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
in Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (h) Any individual who claims to have, is
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and known to be afflicted with, or displays
procedures specifying those symptoms that require symptoms of any communicable disease
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a that poses an unreasonable exposure
☒ ☐ ☐
medical evaluation is completed. risk (15 CCR 1051).
By policy and practice, individuals who have
or display a communicable disease are
transferred to a medical center or 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 PM 900.3.1 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.
By policy and practice, individuals who have
or display behavioral crises are transferred
to a medical center or 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 PM 900.3.1 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).
By policy and practice, individuals who
require administrative separation are
transferred to a medical center or 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 The facility does not have a safety cell.
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
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
☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the
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
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
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
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
☐ ☐ ☒
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to
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 PM 900.8.1 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 shall be placed in a sobering
cell until their condition allows for
☒ ☐ ☐ continued processing.
The facility provided BSCC staff with a
random sample of 33 sobering cell
placement reports/logs from the years 2024
and 2025. BSCC staff determined the facility
was compliant with these regulations for
placement and safety checks.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
as they are able to continue the admission process or are (e) Individuals will be removed from the
no longer a risk to themselves or others. safety cell when they no longer pose a
☒ ☐ ☐
threat to their own safety and the safety
of others, and are able to continue
processing.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody (d) Under no circumstances shall an
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent individual be held in a sobering cell for
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ more than six hours without being
regulations. evaluated by qualified medical personnel
to ensure that the individual does not
have an urgent medical issue.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the PM 900.8.1 Use of Sobering Cell
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half (c) A jail safety check consisting of direct
hour. Such observation shall be documented. visual observation sufficient to assess
the individual's well-being and behavior
should occur at least once every 30
minutes. Each jail safety check shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
documented in the jail safety check log.
If a jail safety check is delayed for any
reasons, the reason for delay shall be
noted on the appropriate document as
well as when the check was conducted
and by whom.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 900.3.1 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 By policy and practice, individuals who
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with display developmental disabilities are
developmental disabilities. transferred to a medical center or 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.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be
in Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the (l) Any individual who needs restraint
responsible physician, shall develop and implement beyond the use of handcuffs or shackles
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint for security reasons (15 CCR 1058).
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility does not use any restraint
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do devices per this regulation.
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☐ ☐ ☒
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
☐ ☐ ☒
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☐ ☐ ☒
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
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(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances
prevent staff from doing so. The documentation shall ☐ ☐ ☒
include: the reason for placement; person authorizing
placement; names of staff involved in the placement;
injuries sustained; and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
FM 105.6 Restraint of Pregnant Arrestees
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 FM 105.6 Restraint of Pregnant Arrestees
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Individuals known to be pregnant should
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or be restrained in the least restrictive
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. manner necessary for officer safety. The
use of leg irons, waist chains, or
handcuffs behind the body should be
avoided unless there is reasonable
suspicion that the person may resist,
☒ ☐ ☐
attempt to escape, injure themselves or
others, or damage property. Prior
approval from the Watch Commander is
required, or it should be sought as soon
as possible if obtaining prior approval is
not feasible due to the individual's level
of combativeness and the urgency of the
arrest.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during FM 105.6 Restraint of Pregnant Arrestees
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of No person who is in labor, delivering,
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, recovering after delivery, or undergoing
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the pregnancy termination should be
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the handcuffed or restrained, except in
staff, or the public. ☒ ☐ ☐ extraordinary circumstances and only
with approval from the Watch
Commander, who must make an
individualized determination that such
restraints are necessary for the safety of
the arrestee, officers, or others.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional FM 105.6 Restraint of Pregnant Arrestees
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraints should 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.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s FM 105.6 Restraint of Pregnant Arrestees
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Upon confirmation of an arrestee’s
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy, she should be advised, orally
pregnant people. or in writing, of the standards and
policies governing pregnant arrestees.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PM 900.5.5 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 900.5.9 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. (e) Interviews between attorneys and
☒ ☐ ☐ their clients shall not be monitored or
recorded (15 CCR 1068).
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 900.5.6 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.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED PM 900.5.6 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.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
☐ ☐ ☒
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such
violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☐ ☐ ☒
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☐ ☐ ☒
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are
☐ ☐ ☒
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
☐ ☐ ☒
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of
the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated
person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been
☐ ☐ ☒
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☐ ☐ ☒
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
☐ ☐ ☒
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee.
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6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a
☐ ☐ ☒
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PM 900.5.6 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 PM 900.5.6 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.
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(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☐ ☐ ☒
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☐ ☐ ☒
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24,
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
☐ ☐ ☒
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
☐ ☐ ☒
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be
☐ ☐ ☒
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS PM 900.5.6 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 PM 900.5.2 Temporary Custody
Requirements
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; ☒ ☐ ☐ FM 102.11 Mattress and Blanket Distribution
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic (g) Clean blankets are provided as
conditions. reasonably necessary to ensure the
comfort of an individual.
☒ ☐ ☐ (a) The Jail Supervisor should
ensure that there is an adequate
supply of clean
blankets.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility.
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Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one FM 102.11 Mattress and Blanket Distribution
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer FM 102.11 Mattress and Blanket Distribution
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.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 900.12 Jail Supervisor
MAINTENANCE
BSCC staff found the facility in good working
The facility administrator shall develop written policies conditions. It was clean, and all cells were
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable functional.
☒ ☐ ☐
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 902.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Serious Injury of a Juvenile
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PM 902 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒
and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐
temporary custody which shall address:
(a) suicide risk and prevention;
(b) use of restraints; ☒ PM 902.9 Use of Restraint Devices
☐ ☐
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and ☒ PM 902.3.1 Emergency Medical Care of
☐ ☐ Juveniles in Custody
(d) prohibiting use of discipline. PM 902.8 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 902.8 Temporary Custody
CUSTODY Requirements
☒ ☐
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☐ (e) Juveniles shall have reasonable
held in temporary custody: access to toilets and wash basins (15
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities; CCR 1143).
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if PM 902.8 Temporary Custody
the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) Requirements
hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate (g) Food shall be provided if a juvenile
nourishment; ☒ has not eaten within the past four hours
☐ ☐ or is otherwise in need of nourishment,
including any special diet required for
the health of the juvenile (15 CCR
1143).
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(3) access to drinking water; PM 902.8 Temporary Custody
Requirements
☒
(h) Juveniles shall have reasonable
☐ ☐
access to a drinking fountain or water
(15 CCR 1143).
(4) access to language services; PM 902.8 Temporary Custody
☒ Requirements
☐ ☐ (p) Juveniles shall have access to
language services (15 CCR 1143).
(5) access to disabilities services; PM 902.8 Temporary Custody
☒ Requirements
☐ ☐ (q) Juveniles shall have access to
disability services (15 CCR 1143).
(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as PM 902.8 Temporary Custody
requested; Requirements
☒
(f) Juveniles shall be provided sanitary
☐ ☐
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as
requested (15 CCR 1143).
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, PM 902.8 Temporary Custody
and/or lawyer; Requirements
☒ (j) Juveniles shall have privacy during
☐ ☐
family, guardian, and/or lawyer visits (15
CCR 1143).
(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure PM 902.8 Temporary Custody
the comfort of the minor; and Requirements
(l) Blankets shall be provided as
☒ reasonably necessary (15 CCR 1143).
☐ ☐
1. The supervisor should ensure
that there is an adequate supply of
clean blankets.
(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is PM 902.8 Temporary Custody
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or Requirements
is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. (k) Juveniles shall be permitted to
☒ remain in their personal clothing unless
☐ ☐ the clothing is taken as evidence or is
otherwise unsuitable or inadequate for
continued wear while in custody (15
CCR 1143).
(b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of PM 902.8 Temporary Custody
what is available under this section, and it shall be Requirements
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which While held in temporary custody,
minors have access. ☒ juveniles shall be informed in writing of
☐ ☐ what is available to them pursuant to 15
CCR 1143 and it shall be posted in at
least one conspicuous place to which
they have access (15 CCR 1143).
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND PM 902.7 No-Contact Requirements
INCARCERATED ADULTS
☒
The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section
1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☒
☐ ☐
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
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1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY PM 902.11 Secure Custody
Only juvenile offenders 14 years of age
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace or older may be placed in secure
officer on the basis that they are a person described by custody (Welfare and Institutions Code
Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may § 207; 15 CCR 1145). Watch
be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility Commander approval is required before
that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years placing a juvenile offender in secure
of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the custody.
peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk
of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions Secure custody should only be used for
of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. juvenile offenders when there is a
Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14 reasonable belief that the juvenile is a
years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief serious risk of harm to themselves or
of the peace officer present a serious security risk of others. Factors to be considered when
harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure determining if the juvenile offender
custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the presents a serious security risk to
facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure themselves or others include
custody set forth in these standards are met. ☒ the following (15 CCR 1145):
☐ ☐
Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or
(a) Age, maturity, and delinquent
older.
history
(b) Severity of offense for which the
juvenile was taken into custody
(c) The juvenile offender's behavior
(d) Availability of staff to provide
adequate supervision or protection
of the juvenile
offender
(e) Age, type, and number of other
individuals in custody at the facility
Members of this department shall not
use secure custody for convenience
when non-secure custody is, or later
becomes, a reasonable option (15 CCR
1145).
In making the determination whether the minor presents
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;
(b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was ☒
taken into custody; ☐ ☐
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the ☒
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate ☒
supervision or protection of the minor; and ☐ ☐
(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who ☒
are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY PM 902.1.1 Definitions
Secure custody - When a juvenile
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a offender is held in a locked room, a set
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒ of rooms, or a cell. Secure custody also
☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to includes being physically secured to a
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from stationary object (15 CCR 1146).
harm.
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1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 1147 Locked Enclosures
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
(a) The juvenile shall constantly be
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at ☒ monitored by an audio/video system
a minimum, includes: ☐ ☐ during the entire custody.
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor; (b) Juveniles shall have constant
and auditory access to department members
(15 CCR 1147).
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the (d) Unscheduled safety checks to
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least provide for the health and welfare of the
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. ☒ juvenile by
☐ ☐ a staff member, no less than once every
15 minutes, shall occur (15 CCR 1147;
15 CCR 1151).
(b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the (e) Juveniles of different genders shall
same locked room unless under constant direct visual ☒ ☐ not be placed in the same locked room
☐
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. (15 CCR 1147).
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 902.11 Secure Custody
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED Juveniles shall not be secured to a
ENCLOSURE stationary object for more than 60
☒ minutes.
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 An officer or jailer must be present at all
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety ☒ times to ensure the juvenile's safety
while secured to a stationary object. ☐ ☐ while secured to a stationary object (15
CCR 1148).
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 Juveniles shall not be secured to a
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be stationary object for more than 60
approved by a supervisor. minutes. Supervisor approval
☒ is required to secure a juvenile to a
☐ ☐ stationary object for longer than 60
minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter
(15 CCR 1148). Supervisor approval
should be documented.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object The decision for securing a minor to a
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes stationary object for longer than 60
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☒ ☐ minutes and every 30 minutes thereafter
☐
minor and shall be documented. shall be based upon the best interests
of the juvenile offender (15 CCR 1148).
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY PM 902.1.1 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).
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1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- PM 902.1.1 Definitions
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 902.3 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 902.11.1 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
actual time of occurrence recorded. a staff member, no less than once every 15
minutes, shall occur (15 CCR 1147; 15
CCR 1151).
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a PM 902.11 Secure Custody
locked room shall be supervised in accordance with ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be PM 902.1.1 Definitions
☒ ☐ ☐
supervised in accordance with Section 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: 3695
FACILITY NAME: Laguna Beach City Jail FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: X OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 04/13/2026
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 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 this checklist.
X
least 6 feet
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
1B
X
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
Available for inmate valuables X
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 to supervise inmates. The device is
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86 connected to dispatch to ensure someone is
X
available to communicate and relay
information to the employee responsible, 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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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS- BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 3695
FACILITY: Laguna Beach City Jail TYPE: THJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 04/13/2026
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
- 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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