BSCC
Placer County Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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January 26, 2024
Wayne Woo, Sheriff-Coroner
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
2929 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95604
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, PLACER COUNTY DETENTION
FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Woo:
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Placer County Sheriff's Office has been
completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, and the
following facilities were inspected between Wednesday, October 25, 2023 and Friday,
October 27, 2023:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Placer County Main Jail 3780 II
South Placer Jail 3807 II
South Placer Courtroom Dept. 20 3808 CH
South Placer Minimum Security 3809 II
Tahoe City Jail 3820 I
Bill Santucci Justice Center 3842 CH
Historical Courthouse 3850 CH
These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to 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.
Wayne Woo
Sheriff
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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.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Thursday, November 9, 2023; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at kim.moule@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-8081 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
KIMBERLY MOULE, CJM
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Placer County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Placer County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Placer County*
County Administrator, Placer County*
Jeremy Burch, Compliance Officer, Placer County Sheriff’s Office
Whitney Smith, Compliance Officer, Placer County Sheriff’s Office
Michael Beggs, Sergeant, Placer County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
3780+ Placer County Sheriff’s Office LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3780
FACILITY NAME: Placer County Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Officer Jeremy Burch, Officer Whitney Smith, Health care providers, and multiple male and
female inmates.
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10-25-2023
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division
found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations during
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code the 2022-20223 compliance monitoring cycle.
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III,
or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the
“Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR,
within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors
shall complete the core training requirements pursuant
to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In
addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title
15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one
year from date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall
be required to complete either the STC management
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST management course within one year from date
of assignment.
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 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training
module is successfully completed, all facility/system
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PCSOCDPM 1-2 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The agency Organization Chart, staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation rosters, and documentation pertaining to the
and operation of the programs and activities required by daily operation of the jail were reviewed to
these regulations. verify sufficient staffing.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 shift
least one employee on duty at all times in a local rosters for varying shifts. All shifts reflect
detention facility or in the building which houses a local staffing that allows for emergency response
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and from a non-fixed post position.
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Shift rosters reviewed indicate both, fixed
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ and non-fixed post positions.
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Shift rosters reviewed reflect that there is
shall be at least one female employee who shall be female staffing assigned to each shift.
immediately available and accessible to such females.
☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator plan, and although they are operating with
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the vacancies, the agency manages minimum
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such staffing levels on each shift with overtime.
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PCSOCDPM 2-14 Floor Officers
PCSOCDPM 9-7 Inmate Cell/Safety
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20, 24-
☒ ☐ ☐
hour periods of safety checks that reflected
that safety checks are being conducted and
are electronically documented within the
required timeframes and elements contained
in this regulation.
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- Safety checks are defined in the policy as
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least direct visual observation of inmates
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held performed at random intervals within the
and housed in the facility. timeframes prescribed in this policy. Safety
checks are conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of inmates with no
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety
checks.
All safety checks are logged in the Safety
☒ ☐ ☐ Check Log at each officer station and all
safety checks are reviewed by the shift
supervisor for review at the conclusion of
each shift.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 24-
hour periods of safety checks that reflected
that safety checks are being conducted and
are documented within the required
timeframes and elements contained in this
regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Please see above. (section 1027.5 (a)).
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety PCSOCDPM 3-12 Sobering Cell
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as PCSOCDPM 3-11 Safety Cell
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
of these regulations.
Observation checks are required at a rate of
a minimum of four checks per hour for
inmates placed into a sobering or safety cell
☒ ☐ ☐ or, into safety restraints.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
Observation Logs for the use of Sobering,
Safety, and Safety Restraint use. Of the logs
reviewed, all safety checks were completed
and were documented within the required
timeframes prescribed by the agency policy.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Please see above (Section 1027.5 (a)).
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PCSOCDPM 9-7 Inmate Cell/Safety
documentation of all safety checks. Checks
Documentation shall include:
Each inmate safety check shall be entered
☒ ☐ ☐ into the Inmate Safety Check Log and will
include the time of each check, the location of
each check, and the employee identification
or initials of the employee completing the
check.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Daily Inmate Safety Check Logs are
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or submitted to the shift supervisor for review
facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ and approval at the end of each shift.
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PCSOCDPM 1-14 Personnel Training
PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response &
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Evacuation Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general All personnel are trained in fire and life
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 PCSOCDPM 1-19 Review of Policies
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a The Policy and Procedures Manual shall
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24
policy and procedures manual shall address all regulations and shall be comprehensively
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum of every
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. This policy is provided and is
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all accessible to all personnel in hard copy,
employees. electronically, and accessible on the agency
website.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency policy and
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections
found it to be comprehensive, containing all
(c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted.
elements listed in the California Title 15, and
Title 24 Regulations.
Although the agency requires a
comprehensive review every two years, in
practice, policy review is ongoing and occurs
more frequently than every two years. The
most recent documented comprehensive
review was completed in May of 2023.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III PCSOCDPM 1-1 Chain of Command
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following: BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of plan that included a flow chart listing
communications. command staff, assignment, and assigned
personnel by name.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PCSOCDPM 1-20 Observations and
administrator/manager. Facility Inspection Reports
The Operations Sergeant and Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
Services Officer are responsible for
inspections and reviews of the facility to
ensure that facility maintenance completes
assigned or needed repairs to the jail facility.
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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(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use-of-Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke The agency policy defines a Use-of-Force
holds. Matrix that includes de-escalation and Crisis
Intervention techniques. The use of a
Carotid restraint chokehold is not a trained or
used technique used in the Use-of-Force
response or Matrix.
☒ ☐ ☐
Officers are not authorized to use techniques
or transport methods that involve the risk of
positional asphyxia.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
incident reports including the use of force
and in no case was a carotid restraint or
choke hold used.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, PCSOCDPM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency
including the restraint of pregnant persons as Restraint Chair
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed into an Emergency Restraint Chair
☒ ☐ ☐ unless exigent circumstances exist.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
incident reports including the use of restraint
devices and in no case was a pregnant
inmate placed into a restraint device
including the Emergency Restraint Chair.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PCSOCDPM 2-11 Booking/Intake
received persons for release. Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
All newly received persons are screened for
release in the Corrections Management
System (CMS).
(6) Security and control including physical counts PCSOCDPM 2-11 Booking/Intake
and searches of the facility and incarcerated PCSOCDPM 2-14 Floor Officers
persons, contraband control, and key control. PCSOCDPM 9-12 Inmate Formal and
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Informal Headcounts
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐
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:
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PCSOCDPM 9-1 Escape
hostages; PCSOCDPM 9-2 Escape from Transport
☒ ☐ ☐ PCSOCDPM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PCSOCDPM 10-1 Emergency Response
PCSOCDPM 10-9 Hostage
(C) mass arrests; PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
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(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PCSOCDPM 2-25 Corrections Compliance
and, Officer
☒ ☐ ☐
All testing of emergency equipment is
completed and is documented by the
Compliance Unit.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PCSOCDPM 1-17 Weapons Storage
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
and sexual harassment. Orders
PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
respond to retaliation against any staff or person Orders
after reporting any abuse. PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PCSOCDPM 3-16 Inmate Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Orders
limited to, the following: PREA
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Prevention
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Information and Rules for Inmates
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
responsibilities that may have contributed to such harassment incidents anonymously or to any
incidents, staff member they choose. Staff shall
accommodate all inmate requests to report
☒ ☐ ☐
allegations of sexual abuse or harassment.
Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in
writing, anonymously, or from third parties
and shall promptly document all verbal
reports.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple male and
female Inmates during the onsite physical
plant inspection. Those interviewed reported
that they were aware of how to report any
type of abuse.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
family, community members, and other interested Orders
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual PREA
harassment. The method for reporting shall be PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
publicly posted at the facility. Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Third-party reporting of abuse instructions
are posted in the public lobby of the jail, are
accessible on the agency website, and are
included in the inmate orientation and
citizens complaint forms.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide All personnel assigned to supervise inmates
prevention program developed by the facility receive initial and annual training for suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health risk identification, prevention, and
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention.
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons
who present a suicide risk. BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
The program shall include the following: supervise inmates have received suicide
prevention training and receive updates
during in-service annual training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial All personnel receive annual suicide
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel. prevention training during in-service updates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon All inmates are screened for suicide risk,
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ history, and current ideations at the time of
intake.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special All inmates are screened and monitored for
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in separated housing, return from court, or
classification. change in classification status.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Intake officers have face-to-face contact with
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, arresting and transporting officers.
medical and mental health personnel in relation to Assigned facility staff, classification, and
suicide risk. medical/mental health staff meet routinely to
☒ ☐ ☐ discuss those who are experiencing or have
experienced a recent suicidal episode to
determine intervention strategies and the
least restrictive housing for the safety of the
inmate.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Please see above section 1030 (d).
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
procedures.
(G) Intervention and Treatment
☒ ☐ ☐ The Intervention and treatment shall be
carried out in accordance with mental
health provider protocols and
standardized procedures.
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(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides (I) Reporting
attempts. Custody staff shall write an incident report on
all suicide attempts or threats of suicide.
☒ ☐ ☐ The medical provider shall be notified in
addition to the Board of State and
Community Corrections within one working
day.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and (J) Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility All attempted suicides are reviewed by
administrator, including the development of a corrective custody staff along with the medical and
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the mental health provider. All completed
administrative review. suicides will follow the Death of an Inmate
Protocol.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Follow-up care, intervention, and housing
decisions are made collaboratively with
☒ ☐ ☐
classification, medical, and mental health
personnel.
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return All inmates are screened and monitored for
from court as determined by the mental health director. suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
separated housing, return from court, or
change in classification status.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response and
Evacuation Procedures
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 The agency fire suppression plan is
fire department to be included as part of the policy and developed and is reviewed annually by the
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of agency, the local fire authority, and the
Regulations Section 1029); county Office of Emergency Services.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan and found it to be
comprehensive. The plan is up to date and
is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the
event of a fire emergency.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PCSOCDPM 10-12 Facility Inspection
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Report
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
☒ ☐ ☐
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. All monthly inspections were
completed, documented, and maintained in
the agency CMS.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent Fire Inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ completed by the Placer County Fire
inspections at least once every two years; Department on February 9, 2022.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response and
☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Procedures
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(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated In the event of an evacuation, inmates would
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ be transported to a Placer County jail facility
suited for the inmate classification.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING PCSOCDPM 3-19 Booking Files
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
Each facility administrator shall maintain a
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the All inmate demographic information is
monthly average daily population of sentenced and non- entered and stored in the agency CMS.
sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with BSCC staff verified that the Placer County
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff’s Office is providing self-reporting
Jail Profile Survey. data through the BSCC JPS portal.
1041 RECORDS PCSOCDPM 3-19 Booking Files
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for All inmate records, reports, and demographic
the maintenance of individual records for each information are entered into and stored in the
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ agency CMS.
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Orders PREA
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
with which it contracts for the confinement of its Prevention
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). BSCC staff verified that the policy includes
federal reporting of sexual abuse.
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PCSOCDPM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incident reports will be completed in the
and procedures for the maintenance of written records CMS and will be completed and submitted to
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical the duty sergeant for approval prior to the
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee end of the shift.
☒ ☐ ☐
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
incident reports and verified that they were
authored and submitted to a supervisor for
review, prior to the end of shift on the day
that an incident occurred.
Such records shall include the names of the persons Incident reports shall include the date and
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, time of the occurrence, name(s) of persons
and the date and time of the occurrence. involved along with a narrative of the incident
witnessed.
☒ ☐ ☐
This was verified by BSCC staff during their
review of the sampling of documented
incident reports.
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Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff All incident reports will be completed in the
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the CMS and will be completed and submitted to
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. the duty sergeant for approval prior to the
end of the shift.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN PCSOCDPM 1-6 Press Release
PCSOCDPM 1-7 Release of Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the BSCC staff reviewed the Community
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other Relations and Public Information Plan Policy
government agencies, and to the news media. The and verified that the sections listed below (1-
public and incarcerated persons shall have available for 19) regarding the operations and policies of
review the following material: the facility are addressed.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Detention Facilities is accessible on the
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. agency website or by request.
☒ ☐ ☐
During the onsite physical plant inspection,
BSCC interviewed inmates who affirmatively
confirmed their access to Title 15 upon
verbal or written request.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Orientation
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ and Handbook and verified that the below-
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan referenced sections (1-19) are listed.
(2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
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(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PCSOCDPM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. Inmate In-Custody Death Review:
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and The corrections commander will hold an In-
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of Custody Death Review with the medical
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team ☒ ☐ ☐ provider and the Placer County Health
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or Department within 30 days of the death.
designee, the health administrator, the responsible The Inmate In-Custody Death Review
physician and other health care and supervision staff provides a due diligence review of the
who are relevant to the incident. operational practices, policies, and
procedures related to the person’s detention
and the discovery of the death.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the In addition to the formal Inmate In-Custody
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Death Review, an administrative review shall
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to occur to evaluate pertinent issues,
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study. operational practices, and corrections
policies and procedures for possible revision
to policy.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
☐ ☐ ☒
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, Classification Evaluation:
or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign Each inmate is evaluated to determine the
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities appropriate level of custody for access to
according to the categories of gender identity, age, programs and activities.
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Each inmate is interviewed, and an
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or assessment is completed to include the
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide inmate’s personal perception or concern for
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such their risk and safety while in custody.
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
extent possible within the limits of the available number BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. classification assessments to verify
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriateness and compliance with this
The written classification plan shall be based on regulation. The assessment instrument
objective criteria and include receiving screening being used was found to be appropriate. All
performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and inmates are interviewed and assigned an
a record of each person's classification level, housing initial classification status after booking, and
restrictions, and housing assignments. prior to housing. Inmate classification is
reviewed monthly and after sentencing.
The classification system being used solicits
input from the incarcerated person and their
views or perceptions of victimization or
safety. Of the classification assessments
reviewed, the decision tree
recommendations were generally followed
with few overrides.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Classification Team:
establish and implement a classification system which
will include the use of classification officers or a A team of professionally trained employees
classification committee in order to properly assign is responsible for the placement and
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation classification status of incarcerated persons
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall held in the Placer County Jail.
include the use of as much information as is available
about and from the incarcerated person and shall
☒ ☐ ☐
Classification decisions may be appealed to
provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated the facility commander.
person to the facility administrator or designee. Each
person may request a review of their classification plan All inmates are classified in a manner that
no more often than 30 days from their last review. provides access to programming and
activities in the least restrictive housing
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
possible.
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, In determining classification status,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis classification staff solicits input from the
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety incarcerated person during the initial
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ interview process and during a classification
would present management or security problems. A review as to their views or perceptions of
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall victimization or safety.
be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PCSOCDPM 3-2 Medical Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-2 Communicable
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Diseases/Inmate Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PCSOCDPM 7-3 Communicable Diseases
procedures specifying those symptoms that require Protocols
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed. The Communicable Diseases Policy is an
effective program that focuses on the
identification, education, immunization,
prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical
☒ ☐ ☐
isolation (when indicated), treatment, follow-
up, and proper reporting to local, state, and
federal agencies of communicable diseases.
The agency’s Communicable Diseases
Policy was reviewed and was found to be
comprehensive, including all elements for
identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating,
reporting, and follow-up care for pandemic-
related diseases.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be The agency screens all incoming arrestees
made of the person being booked as to whether the at the time of intake at booking. Medical
person has or has had any communicable diseases, staff is on duty and available 24 hours per
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of day. The medical staff were interviewed
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or during the onsite physical plant inspection.
other special medical problem identified by the health Medical staff advised that all inmates are
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ screened for communicable or pandemic
screening from. type diseases at the time of intake and are
triaged for symptoms prior to housing outside
of intake. Inmates are also offered and
encouraged to accept ongoing testing and
vaccination for communicable diseases while
in custody and at the time of release.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PCSOCDPM 3-2 Medical Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disabled / Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated All incoming arrestees are screened at the
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of ☒ ☐ ☐ time of intake in booking. If someone is
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. thought to be struggling with a mental
disorder or a behavioral crisis while in
housing, they are referred to mental health
personnel for further screening, assessment,
and intervention.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Mental health staff are onsite and are
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be available 24 hours per day, seven days per
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ week.
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 Please see above.
be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
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Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PCSOCDPM 3-2 Medical Screening
safety of the person in crisis or others. PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled / Mentally Disordered Inmates
PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
When separation is necessary, a mental
health opinion is solicited for appropriate
housing and intervention.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PCSOCDPM 3-10 Administrative
Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Administrative separation is the physical
administrative separation of incarcerated people. separation of an inmate who is prone to
escape or assault staff or other inmates, or
one who is mentally deficient, or in need of
medical isolation or infirmary status.
☒ ☐ ☐
This is a non-punitive classification process.
Single-occupancy cells may be used to
house Maximum security and
Administratively Separated persons.
During the onsite physical plant inspection
BSCC staff observed single cells to be
equipped alike with all required Title 24
furnishings and fixtures.
Policies and procedures must include: Administrative separation shall consist of
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate separate and secure housing but shall not
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of involve any other deprivation of privileges
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility protecting inmates and staff.
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect When placed into Administrative Separation,
an incarcerated person’s health. a medical/mental health evaluation is
☒ ☐ ☐
completed to ensure no adverse effect on an
incarcerated person’s health.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for The safety and security of this facility are
incarcerated people who have: dependent on a classification system that
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or identifies inmates who pose a risk to
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal themselves or others. Inmates who pose
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects such a risk must be promptly and
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, appropriately segregated from the general
and facility staff. inmate population until such a time that they
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is no longer pose a risk. Staff must have the
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or ability to promptly segregate these inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated pending further review.
people, and facility staff.
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4)A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
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(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of All classification decisions resulting in
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Administrative Separation are reviewed by
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility commander for proper housing.
staff. Documentation necessitating separation is
entered into the CMS.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Separation of those in custody is closely
evaluation of the need to continue placement in monitored for the continued need for
administrative separation. separation. These reviews are documented
by classification and mental health staff to
ensure that intervention strategies are
developed and are used for determining the
☒ ☐ ☐ least restrictive housing to provide a safe
environment for the incarcerated person as
well as the safety and security of the facility.
On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed mental health
evaluations being conducted for those with
special housing needs.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL PCSOCDPM 3-11 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Safety cells are designated for the housing of
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who physically violent inmates who pose a
display behavior which results in the destruction of danger to themselves or others. These cells
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to are equipped with soft walls and floors,
self or others. variable-intensity security lighting, and
cameras. These cells are not used as a
medical treatment, and under no
circumstances are safety cells used as a
☒ ☐ ☐ form of discipline.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 safety
cell logs for the placements during this
inspection cycle. The logs reviewed
contained necessary justification for
placement, approvals for placement,
medical/mental health assessments, and
safety checks. The documentation reviewed
reflected that all inmates placed into a safety
cell are provided with a modesty garment.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Placement of an incarcerated person into a
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and safety cell requires approval of a supervisor
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate or the responsible physician.
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell
☒ ☐ ☐
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but Of the safety cell logs reviewed by BSCC
not be limited to: staff, all logs contained written approvals
from a supervisor for initial placement as well
as retention after each four-hour period.
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for Under no circumstance are safety cells used
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ as a form of punishment or as a substitute
for treatment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Of the safety cell logs reviewed by BSCC
approval of the facility manager or designee, or staff, all logs contained written approvals
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall from a supervisor for initial placement as well
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. as retention after each four-hour period.
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(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as A medical assessment of the inmate in the
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be placement or at the next daily sick call,
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to whichever is earliest. Continued assessment
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a ☒ ☐ ☐ of the inmate in the safety cell shall be
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. conducted by a qualified healthcare
professional and shall occur at least every 24
hours thereafter. Medical assessments shall
be documented.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Mental health personnel are on site and are
care staff shall obtain a mental health accessible 24 hours per day. Of the logs
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by BSCC staff, all mental health
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon opinions or assessments were secured, in
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. most cases before placement occurred.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least A safety check consisting of direct visual
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute observation that is sufficient to assess the
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be inmate's well-being and behavior shall occur
documented. every 15 minutes. Each safety check of the
inmate shall be documented. Supervisors
shall inspect the logs for completeness every
☒ ☐ ☐
two hours and document this action on the
safety cell log.
BSCC reviewed a sampling of 20 safety cell
logs that were found to be complete and
timely with their safety checks.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure Inmates in safety cells shall be given the
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. opportunity to have fluids at least hourly.
Each time an inmate is provided the
opportunity to drink fluids will be documented
on the safety cell log.
Inmates will be provided meals during each
meal period. Inmates shall be given ample
☒ ☐ ☐ time to complete their meals prior to the plate
or container being removed. All meals
provided to inmates in safety cells will be
documented on the safety cell log.
BSCC staff verified through their review of
safety cell logs that fluids and nutrition are
being offered and are documented on the
safety cell logs.
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(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Inmates should be permitted to remain
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably normally clothed or should be provided a
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal modesty garment, except in cases where the
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's inmate has demonstrated that clothing
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. articles may pose a risk to the inmate's
safety or the facility. In these cases, the
reasons for not providing clothing shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ documented on the safety cell log.
BSCC staff verified that a safety garment
was being provided to each person placed
into a safety cell by reviewing documentation
that reflected the provision of a garment in
addition to visual observation on the day of
the physical plant inspection.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PCSOCDPM 3-12 Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A sobering cell shall only be used for the
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of holding of inmates who are a threat to their
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety own safety or the safety of others due to their
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. state of intoxication.
BSCC staff reviewed the sobering cell logs
☒ ☐ ☐ for each placement during this inspection
cycle. The logs reviewed contained
necessary justification for placement,
approvals for placement, medical/mental
health assessments, and safety checks. The
documentation reviewed reflected that those
placed into a sobering cell are removed for
processing once they no longer require
protective housing.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as Inmates shall be removed from the sobering
soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ cell as they are able to continue in the
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. processing.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over The health care provider shall assess the
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody medical condition of the inmate in the
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent sobering cell at least every six hours.
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ Of the sobering cell logs reviewed, there was
regulations. no instance of an inmate remaining in a
sobering cell for a period exceeding six
hours.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must This occurs at the time of placement.
☒ ☐ ☐
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in A safety check consisting of direct visual
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every observation that is sufficient to assess the
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. inmate's well-being and behavior shall occur
at least every 15 minutes. Each visual
observation of the inmate by staff shall be
documented. Supervisors shall check the
☒ ☐ ☐
logs for completeness every two hours and
document this action on the sobering cell log.
BSCC staff reviewed each sobering cell log
for placements during this inspection cycle.
All safety checks were completed and
documented within the required timeframes.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled/Mentally Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening for developmental disabilities
procedures for the identification and evaluation, occurs at the time of intake at booking.
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and ☒ ☐ ☐ When an arrestee or person incarcerated
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with exhibits symptoms or behaviors consistent
developmental disabilities. with a developmental disability, they are
referred to medical staff for an assessment
to ensure that housing is appropriate, and
accommodations are met when necessary.
The health authority or designee shall contact the The Alta California Regional Center is
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or contacted when a person in custody is
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ suspected of having a developmental
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of disability.
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
Restraints shall be used only to prevent self-
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
injury, injury to others, or property damage.
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
Restraints may also be applied according to
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
inmate classification, such as maximum
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles,
inmate while he/she is being moved outside
or other restraint devices when used to restrain
the cell or housing unit.
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
manager may delegate authority to place an
In practice, Medical/mental health staff are
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
☒ ☐ ☐ onsite during each placement into restraint
care staff.
devices other than mechanical restraints.
On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation equipment throughout the
facility.
BSCC reviewed all restraint logs for the use
of a restraint chair during this inspection
cycle. Of the logs reviewed, safety checks
were timely, observations were articulated on
the log, and approvals were indicated on the
logs.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in In practice, Medical/mental health staff are
immediate medical/mental health referral; onsite during each placement into restraint
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices other than mechanical restraints.
equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation equipment throughout the
facility.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; A safety cell under constant supervision is
☒ ☐ ☐ used for all persons placed into an
Emergency Restraint Chair.
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(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Corrections shall offer and notify medical
personnel should an inmate refuse fluids for
more than two hours while confined in the
Emergency Restraint Chair.
☒ ☐ ☐ Of the logs reviewed by BSCC staff, restraint
devices were not used for extended periods
of time, of the instances where a restraint
chair was used, there was one use for two
hours, and the remaining uses were for less
than one hour.
(5) exercising of extremities. Corrections staff shall allow inmates the
opportunity for the individual movement of
their extremities for at least ten minutes out
of every one hour.
☒ ☐ ☐
In practice, this is completed by the health
care provider with the assistance of security
staff.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for Under no circumstance are restraint devices
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ used as a form of punishment or as a
substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on The Emergency Restraint Chair should only
incarcerated people who display behavior which be used for inmates who display behavior
results in the destruction of property or reveal an that results in the destruction of property, a
☒ ☐ ☐
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. forced blood draw, or reveals an intent to
cause physical harm to themselves or
others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less The Emergency Restraint Chair should only
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- be used only when less restrictive
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are alternatives would be ineffective in
deemed ineffective. controlling the disordered behavior.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Inmates shall be placed in the Emergency
restraints only with the approval of the facility Restraint Chair with the approval of the
manager, the facility watch commander, or sergeant and a responsible health care
responsible health care staff; continued retention provider. Continued retention shall be
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. reviewed at a minimum of every hour. A
medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the
☒ ☐ ☐
time of placement. If the sergeant, in
consultation with a responsible health care
provider, determines that an inmate cannot
be safely removed from the Emergency
Response Chair after eight hours, the inmate
shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Direct visual observation shall be conducted
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. at least twice every thirty minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed and
☒ ☐ ☐
to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate, such observation shall be
documented.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Restraints shall be used only to prevent self-
shall be secured within one hour from the time of injury, injury to others, or property damage.
placement. Restraints may also be applied according to
inmate classification, such as maximum
security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
☒ ☐ ☐ inmate while he/she is being moved outside
the cell or housing unit.
In practice, Medical/mental health staff are
onsite during each placement into restraint
devices other than mechanical restraints.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within A medical assessment is completed at the
☒ ☐ ☐
four hours of placement. time of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Direct visual observation shall be conducted
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure at least twice every thirty minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to that the restraints are properly employed and
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated to ensure the safety and well-being of the
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate.
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 If the sergeant, in consultation with a
consultation with responsible health care staff responsible health care provider, determines
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be that an inmate cannot be safely removed
☒ ☐ ☐
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the from the Emergency Response Chair after
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further eight hours, the inmate shall be taken to a
evaluation. 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 Body cameras are worn and are used to
placement in restraints shall be documented and document these placements.
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 PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCSOCDPM 9-13 Pregnant Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant The use of the restraint chair on an inmate
people. known to be pregnant is prohibited.
In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy ☒ ☐ ☐ Known or suspected pregnant women will
shall include reference to the following: not be placed in the restraint chair.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of restraint
logs for restraint chair placement and there
were no instances of a pregnant inmate
being placed into a restraint device.
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(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or In no event will an inmate who is known to
in recovery after delivery or termination of the be pregnant be restrained by the use of leg
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg restraints/ irons, waist restraints/chains, or
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ handcuffs behind the body.
No pregnant inmates were in custody on the
day of the physical plant inspection.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
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.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy,
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated the standards and policies governing
pregnant people. pregnant inmates, including, but not limited
to, the provisions of this chapter, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies.
☒ ☐ ☐
No pregnant inmates were in custody on the
day of the onsite physical plant inspection.
BSCC observed postings both in housing
areas and in the Inmate Orientation
Handbook.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE PCSOCDPM 3-13 Blood Draws
PCSOCDPM 3-24 DNA Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force Reasonable force may be used to obtain
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐ blood samples from arrestees who do not
palm print impressions from individuals who are required wish to voluntarily provide samples.
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions Involuntary blood draws shall not be taken
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse from suspects without a search warrant.
following written or oral request. In practice, a forced blood draw would be
completed at the Placer County Hospital.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
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(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
☒ ☐ ☐
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
information that reflects the fact that the offender was
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding,
the tape shall be retained administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Inmates are allowed to participate in a
education program for incarcerated persons. variety of educational programs and course
study for GED and High School Diploma
☒ ☐ ☐
programs. The Placer School for Adults is
an agency provider for inmate education.
BSCC staff interviewed inmates on the day
of the physical plant inspection and verified
that a broad menu of inmate education is
accessible to all inmates.
When such services are not made available by the Placer School for Adults.
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Education staff is assigned to the facility to
established. Modified academic or vocational facilitate programming for all inmates.
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
1062 VISITING PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-15 Inmate Visits
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures, which include the Each inmate is allowed a minimum of two,
following requirements: one- half hour in-person visits per week.
Remote video visitation is unlimited.
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility
☒ ☐ ☐
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
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(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting BSCC staff verified that the visiting schedule
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made ☒ ☐ ☐ is posted in the public lobby of the jail.
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Any inmate or visitor failing to comply with
operational or safety and security concern exists. All the General Visiting Rules are subject to
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ their visit being canceled. A sergeant’s
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled approval is required for the cancelation of a
visits and document such review. visit.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Minor children under 18 years of age may
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ visit when accompanied by a responsible
children of the incarcerated person. adult.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Remote and onsite video visitation is
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the available.
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors There is no charge for onsite visitation.
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; In-person with a barrier.
In-person video.
Remote video.
Visitation hours; Sunday-Saturday 0900-2000 Hrs.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Each inmate is allowed a minimum of two,
one-half hour in-person visits per week.
Remote video visitation is unlimited.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visiting violations.
Medical.
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1063 CORRESPONDENCE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: The volume of inmate mail that an inmate
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ may send or receive is not restricted absent
incarcerated person may send or receive; a health, safety, or security issue.
The agency allows both handwritten mail and
electronic email correspondence.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be All inmate mail is scanned for specific words
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility or phrases and contraband. Inmate mail is
☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee approves; only read when a valid security issue exists
and only with authorization from a sergeant.
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s All inmates may correspond, confidentially,
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any with the state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and member of the State Bar or holder of public
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ office, and the Board of State and
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail Community Corrections.
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, Inmates may correspond confidentially with
confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility manager of the jail.
administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Those inmates who are without funds shall
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes be permitted at least four postage paid
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit envelopes and eight sheets of paper each
correspondence with family members and friends but week to permit correspondence with family
without limitation on the number of postage paid members and friends but without limitation
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to on the number of postage-paid envelopes
the courts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
BSCC staff verified that this is occurring by
visually observing the issued letter-writing
materials issued on the day of the physical
plant inspection.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-17 Inmate Law Library
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Service
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and PCSOCDPM 6-18 Inmate Library Service
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
determined by the facility administrator. The library Inmates have access to library services
service shall include access to the following resources ☒ ☐ ☐ including the law library upon request.
via paper documents or through electronic media and
include current information on community services and Pro-Per inmates have access to the law
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference library five days per week.
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or
provided through access to the community.
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1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME PCSDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for a Inmates are provided with access to outdoor
minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over exercise for a minimum of one hour per day.
a period of seven days to include: Inmates are provided with access to
recreation and programming in three-hour
☒ ☐ ☐
increments seven days per week.
BSCC staff interviewed inmates during the
onsite physical plant inspection and verified
that a minimum of 10 hours of out-of-cell
time is provided to inmates seven days per
week.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
AND WRITINGS PCSOCDPM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility Inmates may receive books from any
shall develop written policies and procedures which will publisher, commercial or non-profit
permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and distributor of printed materials, or online
read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing bookstore. Books, newspapers, and
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal ☒ ☐ ☐ periodicals are also accessible by request
Service. The facility administrator shall develop and through the inmate library.
implement a written plan to make available a current
newspaper or other like source, including a non-English
language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to
interested people.
Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of
a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on In the event that a publication is disapproved
any legitimate penological interest; due to the direct penological interest of the
jail, jail personnel will provide written notice
☒ ☐ ☐ and an administrative review to the publisher
or refusal of delivery of any publication,
correspondence, or document sent from a
publisher to an inmate housed in the jail.
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Sexually explicit publications or publications
mail containing information concerning where, how, featuring nudity will not be allowed.
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and The facility administrator may exclude
any matter of a character tending to incite murder, obscene publications or writings and mail
arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of containing information concerning where,
violence; any matter of a character tending to incite ☒ ☐ ☐ how, or from whom such matter may be
crimes against children; any matter concerning obtained, and any matter of character
unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent
manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or racism, or any other form of violence, and
explosives; or any other unlawful activity; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or
an unlawful lottery.
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages All non-legal mail will be scanned for
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and contraband.
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(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, There is no restriction on the volume of
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one that an inmate may possess absent a health
time. or safety issue.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-19 Inmate Telephone
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Access
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls Inmates have access to telephones in all
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. living areas at their own expense.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall Calls must be collect, debit, or from a
☒ ☐ ☐
be provided access to the appropriate vendor-supported pre-pay account.
telecommunication device which will facilitate
communication. Such devices may include but are not TTD telephones for the impaired are
limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party available upon request. Purple phone
communications assistance. An individual’s access to communication systems are available to
telephone communications shall not be withdrawn hearing-impaired inmates.
unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and
security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
The facility administrator shall develop written policies PCSOCDPM 6-5 Inmate Access to
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Counsel
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of: Access to courts shall be afforded to all
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates by means of providing written or
verbal communications between the inmate
and the court via professional visits, mail, or
telephone.
Confidential interview rooms are available at
the jail.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Confidential correspondence between
regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and courts or legal counsel is
unlimited.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential interview rooms are available at
☒ ☐ ☐
the jail.
1069 ORIENTATION PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
Information and Rules for Inmates
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility (Available in English and Spanish)
administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the implementation of a program for Inmate Rulebook is available on kiosks and
people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient in hard copy.
them at the time of placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
and may be supplemented with video orientation.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible
orientation information to each person, including those
☒ ☐ ☐
with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited
English proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not BSCC staff reviewed the agency Inmate
be limited to, the following: Orientation and verified that the following
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage elements are included in each form of inmate
rules; orientation.
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(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method of
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and,
(10) availability of personal care items and
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures which The agency provides a wide variety of social
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private and educational programs for inmates.
agencies for individual or family social service programs ☒ ☐ ☐ Many of them link social services,
for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize community-based organizations, community
the services and resources available in the community education, public health, Medi-Cal, and
and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual veteran’s services for transition to
service delivery. community.
The range and source of such services shall be at the These services are provided by the agency
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: and are augmented with services provided
(a) risk and needs assessments; by outside community-based providers.
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling;
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
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1071 VOTING PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-20 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
All eligible inmates have the opportunity to
written policies and procedures whereby the county
vote during elections, pursuant to election
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in
statutes.
local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election ☒ ☐ ☐
codes.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates
during the physical plant inspection, inmates
that were interviewed stated that they are
aware of voting and voter registration
accessibility.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-7 Religious Services
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide In-person religious providers provide
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious programming. Written religious
religious services, practices, and counseling on a materials are available upon request.
voluntary basis. ☒ ☐ ☐ Religious diets are provided, and religious
articles used for religious practices are
available.
On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed religious articles such
as prayer rugs located in inmate cells.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
20 grievances from the Main Jail and found
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
them to be responded to appropriately and
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
☒ ☐ ☐ within the timelines required in policy.
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical
care; classification actions; disciplinary actions;
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting
the day of the physical plant inspection and
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
each inmate advised that they were aware of
Such policies and procedures shall include:
how to access, complete, submit and appeal
a grievance.
(1) a grievance form; Electronic grievance and paper grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
are available.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions appear on the grievance form.
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of Anonymous grievances are processed and
anonymous grievances; ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded for audit and investigation when
necessary.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Staff will informally resolve grievances when
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level; appropriate.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; All grievance responses are appealable to
☒ ☐ ☐
the duty sergeant.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Grievances are not denied.
☒ ☐ ☐
level of review which acts on the grievance;
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(7) provision for a non-automated initial response All grievances are responded to within 10
within a reasonable time limit which shall not ☒ ☐ ☐ days of submittal.
exceed a period of 15 calendar days;
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Grievances related to medical, food service,
within the facility; and vendor providers will be routed to the
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate party for a level 1 response that
is reviewed by the sergeant.
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, A copy of the grievance, response, appeal,
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ and all related documents are provided to
incarcerated person; and, the inmate.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Grievances are audited routinely by the
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ facility commander.
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: Of the sampling of grievances reviewed,
The facility may establish written policy and procedure there were no instances noticed of an inmate
☒ ☐
to control the submission of an excessive number of abusing the grievance system.
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility of Conduct
administrator shall establish written rules and
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated This policy establishes a standardized
persons. discipline schedule as a guideline for
imposing discipline for jail rule violations.
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
20 formal discipline reports. The reports
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
were found to be appropriate, containing all
☒ ☐ ☐
the information required in the agency policy,
and in this regulation.
Inmates were interviewed during the onsite
physical plant inspection and advised that
when formal discipline occurs, they were
notified, able to appear and make
statements, call on witnesses, and appeal
the decision if they were in opposition to the
proposed sanction from the hearing officer.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated BSCC staff verified through visual
simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in observation during the onsite physical plant
housing units and the booking area or issued to each inspection that rules are posted and issued
☒ ☐ ☐
person upon booking. to each inmate entering housing from
booking. In addition, rules and disciplinary
actions are accessible on the kiosks.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are Materials for inmate orientation including
unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, discipline are available in multiple languages.
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Staff for interpreting are available for those
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an who are unable to read, or those who have
understandable form regarding jail rules and literacy disabilities.
disciplinary procedures and actions.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PERSONS PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
of Conduct
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 Inmates committing minor rule violations or
non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules, those with a lack of behavioral or disciplinary
staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such history can be corrected informally with
☒ ☐ ☐
as access to television, telephones, commissary, or temporary loss of privileges.
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is
written documentation and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules The agency uses a matrix of Standardized
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or Discipline for major offenses. The matrix
repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be was reviewed by BSCC staff and includes
reported in writing by the staff member observing the ☒ ☐ ☐ the below-referenced sanctions, sections 1-
act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The 3.
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 When an inmate violates a rule, a
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to disciplinary report is written, and a sergeant
impose such consequences. ☒ ☐ ☐ will review it to start the discipline process
including an investigation and imposition of
sanctions.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they A sergeant reviews all discipline decisions.
☒ ☐ ☐
are involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person All inmates charged with a violation will be
shall be acted on with the following provisions and made aware of the rules of conduct related
within specified timeframes: to maintaining facility safety, security, and
☒ ☐ ☐
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice order, as well as clearly defined penalties for
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the rule violations.
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Unless waived in writing by the inmate,
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours hearings may not be held in less than 24
after the report has been submitted to the hours from the time of notification.
disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has
☒ ☐ ☐
been informed of the charges in writing. The Of the reports and hearing dispositions
hearing may be postponed or continued for a reviewed by BSCC staff, there was no
reasonable time through a written waiver by the hearing held prior to the required 24-hour
incarcerated person, or for good cause. notification.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing the day of the onsite physical plant
and present witnesses and documentary evidence. inspection regarding their involvement in
The incarcerated person shall have access to staff ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary hearings. Of those who have
or assistance when they have limited literacy, or the navigated the formal disciplinary process, all
issues are complex. stated that they appeared and were able to
make a statement if they chose to do so.
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4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 Unless waived in writing by the inmate,
hours after an incarcerated person has been hearings may not be held in less than 24
informed of the charge(s) in writing. hours and no more than 72 hours from the
time of notification.
☒ ☐ ☐
Of the reports and hearing dispositions
reviewed by BSCC staff, there was no
hearing held prior to the required 24-hour
notification.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary All disciplinary hearing dispositions are
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and reviewed by the facility manager prior to the
☒ ☐ ☐
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility imposition of sanctions.
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a All disciplinary hearing reports and
written statement by the fact-finders about the dispositions shall be reviewed by the facility
evidence relied on and the reasons for the manager or the authorized designee prior to
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be the imposition of sanctions.
kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
A formal written decision that shows the
evidence used by the hearing officer, the
reasons for any sanctions, and an
explanation of the appeal process is
☒ ☐ ☐
provided to the incarcerated person.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the onsite physical plant
inspection regarding their involvement in
disciplinary hearings. Of those who have
navigated the formal disciplinary process, all
stated that they received formal notice of the
disciplinary decision.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a All disciplinary decisions are appealable to
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action. the facility manager.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility Inmates who are accused of a severe rule
administrator from administratively separating any violation may be administratively separated if
incarcerated person from the general population or there is a threat to safety or security. Pre-
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical hearing separation must be approved by a
☒ ☐ ☐
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of sergeant.
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
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer of Conduct
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule PCSOCDPM 5-9 Standardized Discipline
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a Schedule
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the The matrix of Standardized Discipline used
following: for determining rule violation sanctions was
(a) Loss of privileges. reviewed and contains informal severity to
(b) Extra work detail. include loss of privileges, extra work detail,
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. short-term loss of privileges including
(d) Removal from work details. ☒ ☐ ☐ confinement to a cell for less than 24 hours,
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal removal from work detail, forfeiture of good
Code Section 4019. time/work time credit or temporary
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal separation.
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
20 discipline reports to verify compliance
with this regulation.
Sanctions are commensurate with violations.
Time frames are consistently adhered to and
due process is afforded.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly of Conduct
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary PCSOCDPM 5-9 Standardized Discipline
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Schedule
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. The U.S. and State Constitutions expressly
☒ ☐ ☐ prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment.
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: Additionally, there shall be the following
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an limitations as listed below, sections (a-g)
option of last resort and as a response to the most BSCC staff reviewed documentation and
serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time interviewed multiple inmates on the day of
possible, and with the least restrictive conditions the onsite physical plant inspection to verify
possible. the below-referenced limitations on
disciplinary actions.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status Disciplinary separation of over 30 days
for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by without review by the facility manager is
the facility manager before the disciplinary prohibited.
separation status is continued. This review shall
☒ ☐ ☐
include a consultation with health care staff. Such The review shall include a consultation with
reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days health care staff. Such reviews shall continue
thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. at least every 15 days thereafter until the
This review shall be documented. disciplinary status has ended.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall BSCC staff inspected all cells and housing
have the minimum furnishings and space specified areas throughout the facility. All living areas
in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants are equipped with furnishings and fixtures
shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in that conform to the requirements listed in
Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall Title 24.
not be deprived of them through any portion of the
day except that those incarcerated persons who Inmates housed for disciplinary separation
engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing shall not be deprived of bedding or clothing
may be deprived of such articles. The decision to except in cases where the inmate destroys
deprive a person of such articles of clothing and such articles or uses them to attempt suicide
bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager (15 CCR 1083(b). The decision to continue
or designee during each 24-hour period. ☒ ☐ ☐ to deprive the inmate of these articles must
be made by the facility manager or the
authorized designee and reviewed every 24
hours.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates and
reviewed documentation related to discipline
and separation on the day of the physical
plant inspection; there were no instances of
an inmate being separated for an excess of
30 days solely for the purpose of a
disciplinary sanction.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health Mental health staff evaluate all inmates
or medical staff determine that an individual has placed into separation and monitor them
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, ☒ ☐ ☐ every 24 hours.
they shall be removed from disciplinary separation
immediately upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated No inmate shall be allowed to exercise the
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other inmate or
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ group of inmates.
or group of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, PCSOCDPM 3-11 Safety Cell
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
disciplinary purposes. Safety cells are designated for the housing of
physically violent inmates who pose a
danger to themselves or others. These cells
are equipped with soft walls and floors,
variable-intensity security lighting, and
cameras. These cells are not used for
medical treatment, and under no
☒ ☐ ☐
circumstances are safety cells used as a
form of discipline.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
Observation Logs for the use of Sobering,
Safety, and Safety Restraint use. Of the logs
reviewed, there was no instance of a safety
cell used for the purpose of a disciplinary
sanction.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level disciplinary hearing packets and personal
☒ ☐ ☐
of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of hygiene implements were not withheld as a
these regulations. form of a disciplinary sanction.
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(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
measure. disciplinary hearing packets and the
☒ ☐ ☐
withholding of food was not used as a form
of a disciplinary sanction.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
except in cases where the incarcerated person has disciplinary hearing packets and the
violated correspondence regulations, in which case withholding of correspondence privileges
☒ ☐ ☐
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than absent a correspondence violation, was not
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility used as a form of a disciplinary sanction.
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel In no case was access to courts or counsel
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. imposed as a disciplinary sanction.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
☒ ☐ ☐ the day of the physical plant inspection and
verified that there were no instances of
access to courts or counsel being withheld
for disciplinary purposes.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is of Conduct
kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore.
This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of All disciplinary records are entered into and
rule violation reports and report of the disposition of are stored in the agency jail management
☒ ☐ ☐
each. system. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
20 disciplinary records that were extracted
from this system during this inspection cycle.
All records reviewed contained the original
report, hearing report, and disposition to
include imposed sanctions and appeals.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE PCSOCDPM 7-2 Communicable Diseases
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING and Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-3 Communicable Disease
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Protocols
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall PCSOCDPM 7-8 Medical Transfer
develop a written plan to address the identification, Summary
treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The The Communicable Disease Policy was
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, developed and is updated in collaboration
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a with the county public health authority and
medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during the health care provider. The policy
incarceration and coordination with public health
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by BSCCS staff was found to follow
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The the standards set by the Centers for
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of Disease.
communicable diseases which threaten the health of
incarcerated people and staff.
The policy is comprehensive and contains
the identification of symptoms, education,
immunization, prevention, surveillance,
diagnosis, medical isolation, treatment,
follow-up, and proper reporting to local,
state, and federal agencies of communicable
diseases.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Please see above.
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and
the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures in conformance with applicable state
and federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
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(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
☒ ☐ ☐
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons and custody staff;
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior,
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated
person that address the limits of confidentiality; ☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL PCSOCDPM 7-1 Sick Call Procedures
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health This policy outlines procedures for submitting
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, Medical Request Forms for the orderly
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons movement of inmates to and from the
or provision made that any incarcerated person medical unit for the purpose of inmate sick
requesting medical/mental health attention be given calls.
such attention.
BSCC staff interviewed a health care
☒ ☐ ☐
provider and multiple inmates on the day of
the physical plant inspection to verify that
after submitting a request for a sick call,
inmates are generally seen within 2-3 days
for a non-emergency.
Health care staff stated that in most cases
sick call occurs within 48 hours of receiving
the sick call request for a non-emergency.
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1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING PCSOCDPM 8-1 Meal Service
PCSOCDPM 8-2 Special Diets
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall This policy outlines procedures for inmate
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least food service including, mealtimes and
one of these meals shall include hot food. allotted time for consumption, meal counts,
Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated distribution of food, locations of service, and
persons if more than 14 hours pass between evening meal plans.
and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food
must be served to people on medical diets in less than ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates and
the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the verified that meals are served three times
responsible physician. per day (each 24-hour period), a minimum of
one meal is hot, and special diets are served
as directed by the health care provider.
Inmates that are transported to outside
appointments including court, are provided
with a meal during their appointment, or are
provided with a meal upon their return to the
jail.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the All inmates will be provided with no less than
actual consumption of each meal except for those on 15 minutes to consume their meals.
☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets where the responsible physician has
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Inmates that are transported to outside
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall appointments including court, are provided
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and ☒ ☐ ☐ with a meal during their appointment, or are
on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed provided with a meal upon their return to the
meal. jail.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING PCSOCDPM 4-2 Clothing / Linen
PCSOCDPM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but This policy establishes procedures for
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV issuing clean, properly fitted, and climatically
facilities shall include, but not be limited to: suitable clothing and linen to all inmates.
(a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐ A standard set of linen will be issued to the
inmate upon completion of the booking
process and prior to housing.
Transgender, Gender Variant, and Non-
Binary (TGN) inmates will receive
undergarments to match their gender identity
if requested.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, Two standard uniform shirts and pants.
☒ ☐ ☐
One sweatshirt.
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and Three pairs of boxer shorts and three T-
☒ ☐ ☐
shirts.
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ Three bras and five pairs of panties.
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear Alternant or personal clothing/footwear items
may be substituted for the institutional undergarments may be issued if found necessary by the
and footwear specified in this regulation. This option health care provider or if a work assignment
☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary warrants special clothing or footware.
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
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All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and Clean, properly fitted, and climatically
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily suitable clothing and linen are issued to all
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, inmates.
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains.
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type A standard set of linen will be issued to the
more compatible with their gender identity and gender inmate upon completion of the booking
☒ ☐ ☐
expression. process and prior to housing.
Transgender, Gender Variant, and Non-
Binary (TGN) inmates will receive
undergarments to match their gender identity
if requested.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL PCSOCDPM 4-9 Vermin Control/Inmate
CLOTHING Property
PCSOCDPM 3-1 Intake Booking Inmate
There shall be written policies and procedures Property
developed by the facility administrator to control PCSOCDPM 3-3 Inmate Property
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all
incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested To prevent the spread of vermin in the facility
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a from the storage of inmate property, all such
closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread ☒ ☐ ☐ infested or dirty property shall be cleaned,
of vermin. disinfected, and stored in a closed container
to eradicate the spread of vermin.
BSCC staff inspected the inmate property
storage room on the day of the physical plant
inspection to visually verify that inmate
property is stored in individual sealed
property bags.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS PCSOCDPM 3-5 Personal Care Items
There shall be written policies and procedures Personal care items are given to every
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of inmate upon housing. Additional hygiene
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person items may be issued or purchased through a
shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, commissary.
and tampons as requested with no maximum
allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who BSCC staff visually inventoried the personal
is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items that are provided upon housing
☒ ☐ ☐
care items, because of either indigency or the absence and verified that the below items (sections a-
of a canteen, shall be issued: e) are contained in the kit provided to each
inmate.
During the physical plant inspection, BSCC
staff interviewed female inmates and verified
that feminine hygiene products are readily
available in toileting areas and additionally,
are issued upon request.
(a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐ One toothbrush.
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ One tube of toothpaste.
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ One bar of soap or one packet of body wash.
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ One comb.
(e) Shaving implements. Razors or shavers are available in housing
☒ ☐ ☐ units. Barbicide or razor cleaning solution is
provided as needed or upon request.
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Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Please see above.
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
shall not be required to share any personal care items
listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Please see above.
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
☒ ☐ ☐
between individual uses by the method prescribed by
the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in
Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California
Code of Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING PCSOCDPM 4-8 Showers
There shall be written policies and procedures All inmates are provided with access to
developed by the facility administrator for showering every other day at a minimum or
☒ ☐ ☐
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be more often as allowed.
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a
housing unit and at least every other day or more often
if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be BSCC staff interviewed male and female
prohibited from showering at least every other day inmates on the day of the physical plant
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is inspection and verified that in most cases,
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager showers are available throughout the day,
☒ ☐ ☐
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be every day. For special housing areas,
documented. showers often occur daily, however, at a
minimum, showers are offered every other
day.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES PCSOCDPM Inmate Hare Care 4-4
(a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ Hair car stations were observed by BSCC
staff in each housing area. In each area for
hair care, barbicide solution was present.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
☒ ☐ ☐
least once a month. The facility administrator may
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE PCSOCDPM 4-1 Clothing/Linen Issue
PCSOCDPM 4-2 Clothing/Linen Exchange
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and
linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living A standard set of linen will be issued to
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, inmates upon the completion of the booking
but not be limited to: process and prior to housing.
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; One mattress cover and one mattress sheet.
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, Two towels.
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic One blanket.
conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), Linen is provided upon housing.
and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of Sleep bags are not used. Mattress covers
one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒ and sheets are issued.
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PCSOCDPM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PCSOCDPM 4-7 Issuance of Cleaning
Supplies
The facility administrator shall develop written policies PCSOCDPM 10-11 Facility Security
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Inspections
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule Policies contain procedures for the
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and scheduling of maintenance, inspection, and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work reporting for facility cleanliness, sanitation,
practices which may be found. and safety. All inspection reports are
completed and are reviewed by the facility
manager.
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Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2,
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the
health authority.
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Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility.
If yes, the following sections, including those
summarized in Title 15, Article 8, apply (Minors in
☐ ☒ ☐
Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1.
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in ☒ ☐ ☐
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
Note: Reference WIC § 208.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as
defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and
adults confined in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed
approaches in protecting minors from contact.
☐ ☐ ☒
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.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting
information regarding minors who present a risk or
hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒
the separation of such minors to the extent possible
within the limits of the facility.
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(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical,
mental health, or developmental disability treatment.
☐ ☐ ☒
Written procedures shall be established by the
responsible health administrator in cooperation with the
facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from
adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact
☐ ☐ ☒
with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the
Welfare and Institutions Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☐ ☐ ☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☐ ☐ ☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☐ ☐ ☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
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YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
☐ ☐ ☒
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407.
Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
☐ ☐ ☒
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
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(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☐ ☐ ☒
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
a pregnant minor during a medical emergency,
☐ ☐ ☒
labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or
termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒
standards and policies governing pregnant minors.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3780
FACILITY: Placer County Sheriff’s Office Main Jail TYPE: II RC: 492
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/26/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Booking and Receiving.
19-20 Sobering 1980 2 0 4 (8) 8.8 x 8.9 1 0 1 1 0
26-27 Safety 1980 2 0 1 (2) 7.8 x 6.7 1 0 1 1 0
29-33 Holding 1980 4 0 4 (16) 6.8 x 15.0 1 0 1 1 0
14 Holding 1998 1 0 14 (14) 17.6 x 13.7 2 0 2 2 0
17 Holding 1998 1 0 16 (16) 18 x 20 1 0 1 1 0
13 Holding 1998 1 0 6 (6) 9.5 x 10 1 0 1 1 0
92 Holding 1980 1 1 1 (1) 11.3 x 8.0 1 0 1 1 0
Notes: One special use cell is used for temporary holding.
Infirmary
104 Medical 1980 1 2 2 (2) 12.0 x 14.0 1 0 1 1 0
107 Medical 1980 1 1 1 (1) 8.3 x 12.0 1 0 1 1 0
109 Medical 1980 1 1 1 (1) 8.2 x 12.0 1 0 1 1 0
110 Medical 1980 1 2 2 (2) 12.0 x 14.0 1 0 1 1 0
Negative Pressure Rooms.
120 Medical 1980 1 3 3 (3) 12.0 x 14.0 1 0 1 1 0
99 Holding 1980 2 0 3 (6) 7.0 x 13.0 1 0 1 1 0
Housing Unit 1
A Single 1980 4 1 1 4 11.0 x 6.8 1 0 1 1 0
B Double 1980 4 2 2 8 12.0 x 7.0 1 0 1 1 0
C Double 1980 4 2 2 8 11.3 x 7.0 1 0 1 1 0
Notes: Unit C, Double bunks were approved in 1999.
Housing Unit 2
D Single 1994 4 1 1 4 11.4 x 7.0 1 0 1 1 1
Housing Unit 2
E Double 1994 12 2 2 20 11.3 x 7.0 1 0 1 1 1
* 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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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
F Double 1994 12 2 2 20 11.3 x 7.0 1 0 1 1 1
Notes: Rated Capacity for E & F is limited to 20 due to the number of available showers.
G Double 1994 12 2 2 20 11.3 x 7.0 1 0 1 1 1
Notes: Rated Capacity for E, F & G is limited to 20 due to the number of available showers.
Housing Unit 3 West
H-Lower Dorm 1998 0 20 20 20 3927 sq. ft. 2 2 4 1 2
Upper Dorm 1998 0 30 34 34 3927 sq. ft. 3 1 3 1 2
I-Lower Dorm 1998 0 20 20 20 3927 sq. ft. 2 2 4 4 2
Upper Dorm 1998 0 30 32 32 3927 sq. ft. 3 1 3 2 2
J Double 1998 16 2 2 32 15.4 x 6.2 1 1 1 1 2
Notes: 1998 Alternate means of compliance for ceiling height.
K Double 1988 16 2 2 32 15.4 x 6.2 1 0 1 1 2
L-Lower Dorm 1988 0 20 20 20 3927 sq. ft. 4 4 4 1 4
Upper Dorm 1988 0 30 32 32 3927 sq. ft.
M-Lower Dorm 1988 0 20 20 20 3927 sq. ft. 4 4 4 1 4
Upper Dorm 1988 0 30 34 34 3927 sq. ft.
Housing Unit 4
N Single 2001 16 1 1 16 6.1”x8.11 1 0 1 1 2
O Double 2001 16 2 2 32 6.1”x8.11 1 0 1 1 2
P Double 2001 16 2 2 32 6.1”x8.11 1 0 1 1 2
R Single 2001 16 1 1 16 6.1”x8.11 1 0 1 1 2
Minimum Security Housing Unit 4 (Inmate Workers).
Dorm 2001 0 20 20 20 1400 sq. ft. 2 0
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part
of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 3780
FACILITY NAME: Placer County Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☒ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☒ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1980: ☒ 1988: ☒
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/25/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
☒ ☐ ☐
the following space and equipment:
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility.
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
☒ ☐ ☐
space for inmate valuables.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒ ☐ ☐
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
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7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR
ROOM
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
☐ ☐ ☒
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☐ ☐ ☒
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☐ ☐ ☒
required in Section 1231.3.
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☐ ☐ ☒
as specified in Section 1231.3.
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL
A sobering cell shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒ ☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3; and,
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
☒ ☐ ☐
of the facility.
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
☒ ☐ ☐
the controls for which must be located outside of
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate occupant, control of which is located
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
☒ ☐ ☐
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☒ ☐ ☐
inaccessible to the inmate occupant.
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
☒ ☐ ☐
Single-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
☒ ☐ ☐
Double-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES
Dormitories shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
☒ ☐ ☐
fewer than four inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ ☐ ☐
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum number of inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
☒ ☐ ☐
a single occupancy cell used for administrative
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒ ☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
☒ ☐ ☐
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
☒ ☐ ☐
or access to community recreation facilities.
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
☒ ☐ ☐
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
☒ ☐ ☐
provides on-site health care. The examination room
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
☒ ☐ ☐
for privacy of the inmates;
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐
running water
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1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be some means to provide medical care
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
☒ ☐ ☐
medical instruments and must be located within the
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with the health authority.
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
☒ ☐ ☐
single occupancy cells.
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒ ☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
☒ ☐ ☐
stock for such inmate canteen items.
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒ ☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒ ☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☐ ☐ ☒
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE
☒ ☐ ☐
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
☒ ☐ ☐
washing and drying personal clothing by machines,
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
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1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
☒ ☐ ☐
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
both female and male inmates; and
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas.
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☒ ☐ ☐
the total number of toilets required, except in those
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Wash basins must be provided in single
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
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5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
or tempered water.
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒ ☐ ☐
staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) between bed pans.
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒ ☐ ☐
securely fastened to the floor or the wall.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
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Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING
☒ ☐ ☐
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒ ☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
☒ ☐ ☐
Marshal.
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping; and
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping.
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
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1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
☒ ☐ ☐
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3807
FACILITY NAME: South Placer Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Officer Jeremy Burch, Officer Whitney Smith, healthcare providers, and multiple male and
female inmates.
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10-26-2023
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division
found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations during
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code the 2022-2023 compliance monitoring cycle.
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III,
or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the
“Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR,
within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors
shall complete the core training requirements pursuant
to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In
addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title
15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one
year from date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall
be required to complete either the STC management
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST management course within one year from date
of assignment.
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 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training
module is successfully completed, all facility/system
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PCSOCDPM 1-2 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The Organization Chart, staffing rosters, and
☒ ☐ ☐
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation documentation pertaining to the daily
and operation of the programs and activities required by operation of the jail were reviewed to verify
these regulations. sufficient staffing.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 shift
least one employee on duty at all times in a local rosters for varying shifts. All shifts reflect that
detention facility or in the building which houses a local staffing that allows for emergency response
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and from a non-fixed post position.
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Shift rosters reviewed indicate both, fixed and
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ non-fixed post positions.
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Shift rosters reviewed reflect that there is
shall be at least one female employee who shall be female staffing assigned to each shift.
immediately available and accessible to such females.
☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator plan, and although they are operating with
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the vacancies, the agency manages minimum
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such staffing levels on each shift with overtime.
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PCSOCDPM 2-14 Floor Officers
PCSOCDPM 9-7 Inmate Cell/Safety
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 24-
☒ ☐ ☐
hour periods of safety checks from varying
days that reflected that safety checks are
being conducted and are electronically
documented within the required timeframes
and elements contained in this regulation.
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- Safety checks are defined in the policy as
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least direct visual observation of inmates
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held performed at random intervals within the
and housed in the facility. timeframes prescribed in this policy. Safety
checks are conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of inmates with no
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety
checks.
All safety checks are logged on the Safety
☒ ☐ ☐ Check Log at each officer station and all
safety checks are reviewed by the shift
supervisor for review at the conclusion of
each shift.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 24-
hour periods of safety checks that reflected
that safety checks are being conducted and
are documented within the required
timeframes and elements contained in this
regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Please see above. (section 1027.5 (a)).
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety PCSOCDPM 3-12 Sobering Cell
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as PCSOCDPM 3-11 Safety Cell
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
of these regulations.
Observation checks are required at a rate of
a minimum of four checks per hour for
inmates placed into a sobering or safety cell
☒ ☐ ☐ or, into safety restraints.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
Observation Logs for the use of Sobering,
Safety, and Safety Restraint use. Of the logs
reviewed, all safety checks were completed
and were documented within the required
timeframes prescribed by the agency policy.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied All safety checks shall occur at varying times
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals. within 30-minute intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PCSOCDPM 9-7 Inmate Cell/Safety
documentation of all safety checks. Checks
Documentation shall include:
Each inmate safety check shall be entered into
the Inmate Safety Check Log and will include
the time of each check, the location of each
☒ ☐ ☐
check, and the employee identification or
initials of the employee completing the check.
All safety checks are logged on the Safety
Check Log at each officer station and all safety
checks are reviewed by the shift supervisor for
review at the conclusion of each shift.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred;
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(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Daily Inmate Safety Check Logs are
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or submitted to the shift supervisor for review
facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ and approval at the end of each shift.
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PCSOCDPM 1-14 Personnel Training
PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response &
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Evacuation Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general All personnel are trained in fire and life
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 PCSOCDPM 1-19 Review of Policies
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a The Policy and Procedures Manual shall
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24
policy and procedures manual shall address all regulations and shall be comprehensively
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum of every
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. This policy is provided and is
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all accessible to all personnel in hard copy,
employees. electronically and is accessible on the
agency website.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency policy and
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections
found it to be comprehensive, containing all
(c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted.
elements listed in the California Title 15, and
Title 24 Regulations.
Although the agency requires a
comprehensive review every two years, in
practice, policy review is ongoing and occurs
more frequently than every two years. The
most recent documented comprehensive
review was completed in May of 2023.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III PCSOCDPM 1-1 Chain of Command
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following: BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of that included a flow chart listing command
communications. staff, assignment, and assigned personnel by
name.
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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(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PCSOCDPM 1-20 Observations and
administrator/manager. Facility Inspection Reports
The Operations Sergeant and Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
Services Officer are responsible for
inspections and reviews of the facility to
ensure that facility maintenance completes
assigned or needed repairs to the jail facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke The agency policy defines a Use of Force
holds. Matrix that includes de-escalation and Crisis
Intervention techniques. The use of a
Carotid restraint or chokehold is not a trained
or used technique used in the Use of Force
response or Matrix.
☒ ☐ ☐
Officers are not authorized to use techniques
or transport methods that involve the risk of
positional asphyxia.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
incident reports including the use of force and
in no case was a carotid restraint or choke
hold used.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, PCSOCDPM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency
including the restraint of pregnant persons as Restraint Chair
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed into an Emergency Restraint Chair
unless exigent circumstances exist.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
incident reports including the use of restraint
devices and in no case was a pregnant
inmate placed into a restraint device
including the Emergency Restraint Chair.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PCSOCDPM 2-11 Booking/Intake
received persons for release. Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
All newly received persons are screened for
release in the Corrections Management
System (CMS).
(6) Security and control including physical counts PCSOCDPM 2-11 Booking/Intake
and searches of the facility and incarcerated PCSOCDPM 2-14 Floor Officers
persons, contraband control, and key control. PCSOCDPM 9-12 Inmate Formal and
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Informal Headcounts
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐
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:
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
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(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PCSOCDPM 9-1 Escape
hostages; PCSOCDPM 9-2 Escape from Transport
☒ ☐ ☐ PCSOCDPM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PCSOCDPM 10-1 Emergency Response
PCSOCDPM 10-9 Hostage
(C) mass arrests; PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PCSOCDPM 2-25 Corrections Compliance
and, Officer
☒ ☐ ☐
All testing of emergency equipment is
completed and is documented by the
Compliance Unit.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PCSOCDPM 1-17 Weapons Storage
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
and sexual harassment. Orders
PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
respond to retaliation against any staff or person Orders
after reporting any abuse. PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PCSOCDPM 3-16 Inmate Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Orders
limited to, the following: PREA
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Prevention
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Information and Rules for Inmates
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
responsibilities that may have contributed to such harassment incidents anonymously or to any
incidents, staff member they choose. Staff shall
accommodate all inmate requests to report
☒ ☐ ☐
allegations of sexual abuse or harassment.
Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in
writing, anonymously, or from third parties
and shall promptly document all verbal
reports.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple male and
female Inmates during the onsite physical
plant inspection. Those interviewed reported
that they were aware of how to report any
type of abuse.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
family, community members, and other interested Orders
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual PREA
harassment. The method for reporting shall be PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
publicly posted at the facility. Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Third-party reporting of abuse instructions
are posted in the public lobby of the jail, are
accessible on the agency website, and are
included in the inmate orientation and
citizens complaint forms.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide All personnel assigned to supervise inmates
prevention program developed by the facility receive initial and annual training for suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health risk identification, prevention, and
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention.
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons
who present a suicide risk. BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
The program shall include the following: supervise inmates have received suicide
prevention training and receive updates
during in-service annual training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial All personnel receive annual suicide
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel. prevention training during in-service updates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon All inmates are screened for suicide risk,
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ history, and current ideations at the time of
intake.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special All inmates are screened and monitored for
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in separated housing, return from court or
classification. change in classification status.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Intake officers have face-to-face contact with
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, arresting and transporting officers.
medical and mental health personnel in relation to
suicide risk. Assigned facility staff, classification, and
medical/mental health staff meet routinely to
☒ ☐ ☐
discuss those who are experiencing or have
experienced a recent suicidal episode to
determine intervention strategies and the
least restrictive housing for the safety of the
inmate.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Please see above section 1030 (d).
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
procedures.
(G) Intervention and treatment
☒ ☐ ☐
The Intervention and treatment shall be
carried out in accordance with mental
health provider protocols and
standardized procedures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides (I) Reporting
attempts.
Custody staff shall write an incident report on
all suicide attempts or threats of suicide.
☒ ☐ ☐
The medical provider shall be notified in
addition to the Board of State and
Community Corrections within one working
day.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and (J) Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective All attempted suicides are reviewed by
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the ☒ ☐ ☐ custody staff along with the medical and
administrative review. mental health provider. All completed
suicides will follow the Death of an Inmate
Protocol.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Follow-up care, intervention, and housing
decisions are made collaboratively with
☒ ☐ ☐
classification, medical, and mental health
personnel.
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return All inmates are screened and monitored for
from court as determined by the mental health director. suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
separated housing, return from court, or
change in classification status.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response and
Evacuation Procedures
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local The agency fire suppression plan is
fire department to be included as part of the policy and developed and reviewed annually by the
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of agency, the local fire authority, and the
Regulations Section 1029); county Office of Emergency Services.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan and found it to be
comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is
easily accessible to supervisory staff in the
event of a fire emergency.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PCSOCDPM 10-12 Facility Inspection
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Report
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
☒ ☐ ☐
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. All monthly inspections were
completed, documented, and maintained in
the agency CMS.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent Fire Inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ completed by the Placer County Fire
inspections at least once every two years; Department on February 9, 2022.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response and
☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated In the event of an evacuation, inmates would
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ be transported to a Placer County jail facility
suited for the inmate classification.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING PCSOCDPM 3-19 Booking Files
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
Each facility administrator shall maintain a
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the All inmate demographic information is
monthly average daily population of sentenced and non- entered and stored in the agency CMS.
sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with BSCC staff verified that the Placer County
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff’s Office is providing self-reporting data
Jail Profile Survey. through the BSCC JPS portal.
1041 RECORDS PCSOCDPM 3-19 Booking Files
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for All inmate records, reports, and demographic
the maintenance of individual records for each information are entered and stored in the
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ agency CMS.
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
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(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Orders PREA
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
with which it contracts for the confinement of its Prevention
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). BSCC staff verified that the policy includes
federal reporting of sexual abuse.
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PCSOCDPM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incident reports will be completed in the
and procedures for the maintenance of written records CMS and will be completed and submitted to
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical the duty sergeant for approval prior to the
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee end of the shift.
☒ ☐ ☐
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
incident reports and verified that they were
authored and submitted to a supervisor for
review, prior to the end of shift on the day
that an incident occurred.
Such records shall include the names of the persons Incident reports shall include the date and
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, time of the occurrence, name(s) of person(s)
and the date and time of the occurrence. involved along with a narrative of the incident
witnessed.
☒ ☐ ☐
This was verified by BSCC staff during their
review of the sampling of documented
incident reports.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff All incident reports will be completed in the
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the CMS and will be completed and submitted to
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. the duty sergeant for approval prior to the
end of the shift.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN PCSOCDPM 1-6 Press Release
PCSOCDPM 1-7 Release of Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the BSCC staff reviewed the Community
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other Relations and Public Information Plan Policy
government agencies, and to the news media. The and verified that the sections listed below (1-
public and incarcerated persons shall have available for 19) regarding the operations and policies of
review the following material: the facility are addressed.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Detention Facilities is accessible on the
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. agency website or by request.
☒ ☐ ☐
During the onsite physical plant inspection,
BSCC interviewed inmates who affirmatively
confirmed their access to Title 15 upon verbal
or written request.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Orientation
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ and Handbook and verified that the below-
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan referenced sections (1-19) are listed.
(2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐
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(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PCSOCDPM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. Inmate In-Custody Death Review:
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health The corrections commander will hold an In-
administrator, shall develop written policy and Custody Death Review with the medical
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of provider and the Placer County Health
☒ ☐ ☐
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team Department within 30 days of the death.
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or The Inmate In-Custody Death Review
designee, the health administrator, the responsible provides a due diligence review of the
physician and other health care and supervision staff operational practices, policies and
who are relevant to the incident. procedures related to the person’s detention
and the discovery of the death.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the In addition to the formal Inmate In-Custody
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Death Review, an administrative review shall
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to occur to evaluate pertinent issues,
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study. operational practices, and corrections
policies and procedures for possible revision
to policy.
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(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
☐ ☐ ☒
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, Classification Evaluation:
or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign Each inmate is evaluated to determine the
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities appropriate level of custody for access to
according to the categories of gender identity, age, programs and activities.
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Each inmate is interviewed, and an
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or assessment is completed to include the
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide inmate’s personal perception or concern for
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such their risk and safety while in custody.
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
extent possible within the limits of the available number BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ classification assessments to verify
appropriateness and compliance with this
The written classification plan shall be based on regulation. The assessment instrument
objective criteria and include receiving screening being used was found to be appropriate. All
performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and inmates are interviewed and assigned an
a record of each person's classification level, housing initial classification status after booking, and
restrictions, and housing assignments. prior to housing. Inmate classification is
reviewed monthly and after sentencing.
The classification system being used solicits
input from the incarcerated person and their
views or perceptions of victimization or
safety. Of the classification assessments
reviewed, the decision tree recommendations
were generally followed with few overrides.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Classification Team:
establish and implement a classification system which
will include the use of classification officers or a A team of professionally trained employees is
classification committee in order to properly assign responsible for the placement and
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation classification status of incarcerated persons
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall held in the Placer County Jail.
include the use of as much information as is available
about and from the incarcerated person and shall
☒ ☐ ☐
Classification decisions may be appealed to
provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated the facility commander.
person to the facility administrator or designee. Each
person may request a review of their classification plan All inmates are classified in a manner to
no more often than 30 days from their last review. provides access to programming and
activities in the least restrictive housing
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
possible.
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, In determining classification status,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis classification staff solicit input from the
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety incarcerated person during the initial
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ interview process and during a classification
would present management or security problems. A review as to their views or perceptions of
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall victimization or safety.
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PCSOCDPM 3-2 Medical Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-2 Communicable
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Diseases/Inmate Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PCSOCDPM 7-3 Communicable Diseases
procedures specifying those symptoms that require Protocols
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed. The Communicable Diseases Policy is an
effective program that focuses on the
identification, education, immunization,
☒ ☐ ☐ prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical
isolation (when indicated), treatment, follow-
up, and proper reporting to local, state, and
federal agencies of communicable diseases.
The agency’s Communicable Diseases
Policy was reviewed and was found to be
comprehensive, including all elements for
identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating,
reporting, and follow-up care for pandemic-
related diseases.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be The agency screens all incoming arrestees at
made of the person being booked as to whether the the time of intake at booking. The medical
person has or has had any communicable diseases, staff is on duty and available 24 hours per
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of day. The medical staff were interviewed
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or during the onsite physical plant inspection.
other special medical problem identified by the health Medical staff advised that all inmates are
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ screened for communicable or pandemic-
screening from. type diseases at the time of intake and are
triaged for symptoms prior to housing outside
of intake. Inmates are also offered and
encouraged to accept ongoing testing and
vaccination for communicable diseases while
in custody and at the time of release.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PCSOCDPM 3-2 Medical Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the / Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated All incoming arrestees are screened at the
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of ☒ ☐ ☐ time of intake in booking. If someone is
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. thought to be struggling with a mental
disorder or a behavioral crisis while in
housing, they are referred to mental health
personnel for further screening, assessment,
and intervention.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Mental health staff are onsite and are
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be available 24 hours per day, seven days per
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ week.
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 Please see above.
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 PCSOCDPM 3-2 Medical Screening
safety of the person in crisis or others. PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled
/ Mentally Disordered Inmates
PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
When separation is necessary, a mental
health opinion is solicited for appropriate
housing and intervention.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PCSOCDPM 3-10 Administrative
Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Administrative separation is the physical
administrative separation of incarcerated people. separation of an inmate who is prone to
escape or assault staff or other inmates, or
one who is mentally deficient, in need of
medical isolation or infirmary status.
☒ ☐ ☐
This is a non-punitive classification process.
Single-occupancy cells may be used to
house Maximum security and
Administratively Separated persons.
During the onsite physical plant inspection
BSCC staff observed single cells to be
equipped alike with all required Title 24
furnishings and fixtures.
Policies and procedures must include: Administrative separation shall consist of
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate separate and secure housing but shall not
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of involve any other deprivation of privileges
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility protecting inmates and staff.
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect When placed into Administrative Separation,
an incarcerated person’s health. a medical/mental health evaluation is
☒ ☐ ☐
completed to ensure no adverse effect to an
incarcerated person’s health.
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for The safety and security of this facility is
incarcerated people who have: dependent on a classification system that
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or identifies inmates who pose a risk to
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal themselves or to others. Inmates who pose
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects such a risk must be promptly and
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, appropriately segregated from the general
and facility staff. inmate population until such time that they no
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is longer pose a risk. Staff must have the ability
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or to segregate these inmates pending further
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated review promptly.
people, and facility staff.
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4)A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of All classification decisions resulting in
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Administrative Separation are reviewed by
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility commander for proper housing.
staff. Documentation necessitating separation is
entered into the CMS.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Separation of those in custody is closely
evaluation of the need to continue placement in monitored for the continued need for
administrative separation. separation. These reviews are documented
by classification and mental health staff to
ensure that intervention strategies are
developed and are used for determining the
☒ ☐ ☐ least restrictive housing to provide a safe
environment for the incarcerated person as
well as the safety and security of the facility.
On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed mental health
evaluations being conducted for those with
special housing needs.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL PCSOCDPM 3-11 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Safety cells are designated for the housing of
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who physically violent inmates who pose a danger
display behavior which results in the destruction of to themselves or others. These cells are
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to equipped with soft walls and floors, variable-
self or others. intensity security lighting, and cameras.
These cells are not used as a medical
treatment, and under no circumstances are
☒ ☐ ☐ safety cells used as a form of discipline.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 safety
cell logs for the placements during this
inspection cycle. The logs reviewed
contained necessary justification for
placement, approvals for placement,
medical/mental health assessments, and
safety checks. The documentation reviewed
reflected that all inmates placed into a safety
cell are provided with a modesty garment.
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The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Placement of an incarcerated person into a
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and safety cell requires approval of a supervisor
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate or the responsible physician.
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell
☒ ☐ ☐
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but Of the safety cell logs reviewed by BSCC
not be limited to: staff, all logs contained written approvals
from a supervisor for initial placement as well
as retention after each four-hour period.
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for Under no circumstance are safety cells used
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ as a form of punishment or as a substitute for
treatment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Of the safety cell logs reviewed by BSCC
approval of the facility manager or designee, or staff, all logs contained written approvals
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall from a supervisor for initial placement as well
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. as retention after each four-hour period.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as A medical assessment of the inmate in the
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be placement or at the next daily sick call,
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to whichever is earliest. A qualified healthcare
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a ☒ ☐ ☐ professional shall conduct a continued
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. assessment of the inmate in the safety cell,
and shall occur at least every 24 hours
thereafter. Medical assessments shall be
documented.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Mental health personnel are on site and are
care staff shall obtain a mental health accessible 24 hours per day. Of the logs
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by BSCC staff, all mental health
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon opinions or assessments were secured, in
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. most cases before placement occurred.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least A safety check consisting of direct visual
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute observation that is sufficient to assess the
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be inmate's well-being and behavior shall occur
documented. every 15 minutes. Each safety check of the
inmate shall be documented. Supervisors
shall inspect the logs for completeness every
☒ ☐ ☐
two hours and document this action on the
safety cell log.
BSCC reviewed a sampling of 20 safety cell
logs that were found to be complete and
timely with their safety checks.
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(f) Procedures shall be established to assure Inmates in safety cells shall be given the
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. opportunity to have fluids at least hourly.
Each time an inmate is provided the
opportunity to drink fluids will be documented
on the safety cell log.
Inmates will be provided meals during each
meal period. Inmates shall be given ample
☒ ☐ ☐ time to complete their meals prior to the plate
or container being removed. All meals
provided to inmates in safety cells will be
documented on the safety cell log.
BSCC staff verified through their review of
safety cell logs that fluids and nutrition are
being offered and are documented on the
safety cell logs.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Inmates should be permitted to remain
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably normally clothed or should be provided a
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal modesty garment, except in cases where the
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's inmate has demonstrated that clothing
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. articles may pose a risk to the inmate's safety
or the facility. In these cases, the reasons for
not providing clothing shall be documented
☒ ☐ ☐ on the safety cell log.
BSCC staff verified that a safety garment was
being provided to each person placed into a
safety cell by reviewing documentation that
reflected the provision of a garment in
addition to visual observation on the day of
the physical plant inspection.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PCSOCDPM 3-12 Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A sobering cell shall only be used for the
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of holding of inmates who are a threat to their
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety own safety or the safety of others due to their
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. state of intoxication.
BSCC staff reviewed the sobering cell logs
for each placement during this inspection
☒ ☐ ☐
cycle. The logs reviewed contained
necessary justification for placement,
approvals for placement, medical/mental
health assessments, and safety checks.
The documentation reviewed reflected that
those placed into a sobering cell are removed
for processing once they no longer require
protective housing.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as Inmates shall be removed from the sobering
soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ cell as they are able to continue in the
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. processing.
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In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over The health care provider shall assess the
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody medical condition of the inmate in the
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent sobering cell at least every six hours.
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations. Of the sobering cell logs reviewed, there was
no instance of an inmate remaining in a
sobering cell for a period exceeding six
hours.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must This occurs at the time of placement.
☒ ☐ ☐
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in A safety check consisting of direct visual
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every observation that is sufficient to assess the
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. inmate's well-being and behavior shall occur
at least every 15 minutes. Each visual
observation of the inmate by staff shall be
documented. Supervisors shall check the
☒ ☐ ☐
logs for completeness every two hours and
document this action on the sobering cell log.
BSCC staff reviewed each sobering cell log
for placements during this inspection cycle.
All safety checks were completed and
documented within the required timeframes.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled/Mentally Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening for developmental disabilities
procedures for the identification and evaluation, occurs at the time of intake at booking.
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and ☒ ☐ ☐ When an arrestee or person incarcerated
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with exhibits symptoms or behaviors consistent
developmental disabilities. with a developmental disability, they are
referred to medical staff for an assessment to
ensure that housing is appropriate, and
accommodations are met when necessary.
The health authority or designee shall contact the The Alta California Regional Center is
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or contacted when a person in custody is
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ suspected to have a developmental disability.
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
Restraints shall be used only to prevent self-
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
injury, injury to others, or property damage.
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
Restraints may also be applied according to
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
inmate classification, such as maximum
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles,
inmate while he/she is being moved outside
or other restraint devices when used to restrain
the cell or housing unit.
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
manager may delegate authority to place an
In practice, Medical/mental health staff are
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
☒ ☐ ☐ onsite during each placement into restraint
care staff.
devices other than mechanical restraints.
On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation equipment throughout the
facility.
BSCC reviewed all restraint logs for the use
of a restraint chair during this inspection
cycle. Of the logs reviewed, safety checks
were timely, observations were articulated on
the log, and approvals were indicated on the
logs.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in In practice, Medical/mental health staff are
immediate medical/mental health referral; onsite during each placement into restraint
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices other than mechanical restraints.
equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation equipment throughout the
facility.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; A safety cell under constant supervision is
☒ ☐ ☐ used for all persons placed into an
Emergency Restraint Chair.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Corrections shall offer and notify medical
personnel should an inmate refuse fluids for
more than two hours while confined in the
Emergency Restraint Chair.
☒ ☐ ☐ Of the logs reviewed by BSCC staff, restraint
devices were not used for extended periods
of time, of the instances where a restraint
chair was used, there was one use for two
hours, and the remaining uses were for less
than one hour.
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(5) exercising of extremities. Corrections staff shall allow inmates the
opportunity for the individual movement of
their extremities for at least ten minutes out
of every hour.
☒ ☐ ☐
In practice, this is completed by the health
care provider with the assistance of security
staff.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for Under no circumstance are restraint devices
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ used as a form of punishment or as a
substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on The Emergency Restraint Chair should only
incarcerated people who display behavior which be used for inmates who display behavior
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☒ ☐ ☐ that results in the destruction of property, a
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. forced blood draw, or reveals an intent to
cause physical harm to themselves or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less The Emergency Restraint Chair should only
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- be used when less restrictive alternatives
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are would be ineffective in controlling the
deemed ineffective. disordered behavior.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Inmates shall be placed in the Emergency
restraints only with the approval of the facility Restraint Chair with the approval of the
manager, the facility watch commander, or sergeant and a responsible health care
responsible health care staff; continued retention provider. Continued retention shall be
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. reviewed a minimum of every hour. A
medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the
☒ ☐ ☐
time of placement. If the sergeant, in
consultation with a responsible healthcare
provider, determines that an inmate cannot
be safely removed from the Emergency
Response Chair after eight hours, the inmate
shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Direct visual observation shall be conducted
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. at least twice every thirty minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed and
☒ ☐ ☐
to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate, such observation shall be
documented.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Restraints shall be used only to prevent self-
shall be secured within one hour from the time of injury, injury to others, or property damage.
placement. Restraints may also be applied according to
inmate classification, such as maximum
security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
☒ ☐ ☐ inmate while he/she is being moved outside
the cell or housing unit.
In practice, Medical/mental health staff are
onsite during each placement into restraint
devices other than mechanical restraints.
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(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within A medical assessment is completed at the
☒ ☐ ☐
four hours of placement. time of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Direct visual observation shall be conducted
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure at least twice every thirty minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to that the restraints are properly employed and
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated to ensure the safety and well-being of the
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate.
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 If the sergeant, in consultation with a
consultation with responsible health care staff responsible health care provider, determines
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be that an inmate cannot be safely removed
☒ ☐ ☐
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the from the Emergency Response Chair after
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further eight hours, the inmate shall be taken to a
evaluation. 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 Body cameras are worn and are used to
placement in restraints shall be documented and document these placements.
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 PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCSOCDPM 9-13 Pregnant Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant The use of the restraint chair on an inmate
people. known to be pregnant is prohibited.
In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy
☒ ☐ ☐
shall include reference to the following: Known or suspected pregnant women will not
be placed in the restraint chair.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of restraint
logs for restraint chair placement and there
were no instances of a pregnant inmate
being placed into a restraint device.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or In no event will an inmate who is known to be
in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnant be restrained by the use of leg
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg restraints/ irons, waist restraints/chains, or
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ handcuffs behind the body.
There were no pregnant inmates in custody
on the day of the physical plant inspection.
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(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
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.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy,
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated the standards and policies governing
pregnant people. pregnant inmates, including, but not limited
to, the provisions of this chapter, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies.
☒ ☐ ☐
There were no pregnant inmates in custody
on the day of the onsite physical plant
inspection.
BSCC observed postings both in housing
areas and in the Inmate Orientation
Handbook.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE PCSOCDPM 3-13 Blood Draws
PCSOCDPM 3-24 DNA Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force Reasonable force may be used to obtain
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or blood samples from arrestees who do not
☒ ☐ ☐
palm print impressions from individuals who are required wish to voluntarily provide samples.
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse Involuntary blood draws shall not be taken
following written or oral request. from suspects without a search warrant.
In practice, a forced blood draw would be
completed at the Placer County Hospital.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
☒ ☐ ☐
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
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(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
information that reflects the fact that the offender was
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding,
the tape shall be retained administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Inmates are allowed to participate in a variety
education program for incarcerated persons. of educational programs and course study for
GED and High School Diploma programs.
☒ ☐ ☐ The Placer School for Adults is an agency
provider for inmate education.
BSCC staff interviewed inmates on the day of
the physical plant inspection and verified that
a broad menu of inmate education is
accessible to all inmates.
When such services are not made available by the Placer School for Adults
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Education staff is assigned to the facility to
established. Modified academic or vocational facilitate programming for all inmates.
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
1062 VISITING PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-15 Inmate Visits
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures, which include the Each inmate is allowed a minimum of two
following requirements: one-half hour in-person visits per week.
Remote video visitation is unlimited.
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility
☒ ☐ ☐
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting BSCC staff verified that the visiting schedule
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made ☒ ☐ ☐ is posted in the public lobby of the jail.
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
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(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Any inmate or visitor failing to comply with
operational or safety and security concern exists. All the General Visiting Rules is subject to their
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ visit being canceled. A sergeant’s approval
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled is required for the cancelation of a visit.
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Minor children under 18 years of age may
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ visit when accompanied by a responsible
children of the incarcerated person. adult.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Remote and onsite video visitation is
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the available.
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors There is no charge for onsite visitation.
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; In-person with a barrier.
In-person video.
Remote video.
Visitation hours; Sunday-Saturday 0900-2000 hrs.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Each inmate is allowed a minimum of two
one-half-hour in-person visits per week.
Remote video visitation is unlimited.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visiting violations.
Medical.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: The volume of inmate mail that an inmate
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ may send or receive is not restricted absent a
incarcerated person may send or receive; health, safety, or security issue.
The agency allows both handwritten mail and
electronic email correspondence.
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(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be All inmate mail is scanned for specific words
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility or phrases and contraband. Inmate mail is
☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee approves; only read when a valid security issue exists
and only with authorization from a sergeant.
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s All inmates may correspond, confidentially,
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any with the state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and member of the State Bar or holder of public
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ office, and the Board of State and
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail Community Corrections.
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, Inmates may correspond confidentially with
confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility manager of the jail.
administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Those inmates who are without funds shall
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes be permitted at least four postage paid
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit envelopes and eight sheets of paper each
correspondence with family members and friends but week to permit correspondence with family
without limitation on the number of postage paid members and friends but without limitation on
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the number of postage-paid envelopes and
the courts. ☒ ☐ ☐ sheets of paper to their attorney and to the
courts.
BSCC staff verified that this is occurring by
visually observing the issued letter-writing
materials issued on the day of the physical
plant inspection.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-17 Inmate Law Library
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Service
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and PCSOCDPM 6-18 Inmate Library Service
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
determined by the facility administrator. The library Inmates have access to library services
service shall include access to the following resources ☒ ☐ ☐ including the law library upon request.
via paper documents or through electronic media and Pro-Per inmates have access to the law
include current information on community services and library five days per week.
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or
provided through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for a Inmates are provided with access to outdoor
minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over exercise for a minimum of one hour per day.
a period of seven days to include: Inmates are provided with access to
☒ ☐ ☐ recreation and programming in three-hour
increments seven days per week.
BSCC staff interviewed inmates during the
onsite physical plant inspection and verified
that a minimum of 10 hours of out-of-cell time
is provided to inmates seven days per week.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
AND WRITINGS PCSOCDPM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility Inmates may receive books from any
shall develop written policies and procedures which will publisher, commercial or non-profit distributor
permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and of printed materials, or online bookstore.
read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing Books, newspapers, and periodicals are also
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible by request through the inmate
Service. The facility administrator shall develop and library.
implement a written plan to make available a current
newspaper or other like source, including a non-English
language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to
interested people.
Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of
a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on If a publication is disapproved due to the
any legitimate penological interest; direct penological interest of the jail, jail
personnel will provide written notice and an
☒ ☐ ☐ administrative review to the publisher or
refusal of delivery of any publication,
correspondence, or document sent from a
publisher to an inmate housed in the jail.
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Sexually explicit publications or publications
mail containing information concerning where, how, featuring nudity will not be allowed.
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and The facility administrator may exclude
any matter of a character tending to incite murder, obscene publications or writings and mail
arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of containing information concerning where,
violence; any matter of a character tending to incite ☒ ☐ ☐ how, or from whom such matter may be
crimes against children; any matter concerning obtained, and any matter of character tending
unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or
manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or any other form of violence, and any matter
explosives; or any other unlawful activity; concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery.
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages All non-legal mail will be scanned for
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and contraband.
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, There is no restriction on the volume of
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one that an inmate may possess absent a health
time. or safety issue.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-19 Inmate Telephone
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Access
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls Inmates have access to telephones in all
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. living areas at their own expense.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall Calls must be collect, debit, or from a vender-
☒ ☐ ☐
be provided access to the appropriate supported pre-pay account.
telecommunication device which will facilitate
communication. Such devices may include but are not TTD telephones for the impaired are
limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party available upon request. Purple phone
communications assistance. An individual’s access to communication systems are available to
telephone communications shall not be withdrawn hearing-impaired inmates.
unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and
security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
The facility administrator shall develop written policies PCSOCDPM 6-5 Inmate Access to
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Counsel
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of: Access to courts shall be afforded to all
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates by means of providing written or
verbal communications between the inmate
and the court via professional visits, mail, or
telephone.
Confidential interview rooms are available at
the jail.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Confidential correspondence between
regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and courts or legal counsel is
unlimited.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential interview rooms are available at
☒ ☐ ☐
the jail.
1069 ORIENTATION PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
Information and Rules for Inmates
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility (Available in English and Spanish)
administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the implementation of a program for Inmate Rulebook is available on kiosks and
people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient in hard copy.
them at the time of placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
and may be supplemented with video orientation.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible
orientation information to each person, including those
☒ ☐ ☐
with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited
English proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not BSCC staff reviewed the agency Inmate
be limited to, the following: Orientation and verified that the following
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage elements are included in each form, or
rules; inmate orientation.
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
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(4) programs and activities available and method of
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and,
(10) availability of personal care items and
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures which The agency provides a wide variety of social
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private and educational programs for inmates. Many
☒ ☐ ☐
agencies for individual or family social service programs of them link social services, community-
for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize based organizations, community education,
the services and resources available in the community public health, Medi-Cal, and veteran’s
and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual services for transition to community.
service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the These services are provided by the agency
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: and are augmented with services provided by
(a) risk and needs assessments; outside community-based providers.
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling;
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-20 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
All eligible inmates have the opportunity to
written policies and procedures whereby the county
vote during elections, pursuant to election
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in
statutes.
local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election ☒ ☐ ☐
codes.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates
during the physical plant inspection, inmates
that were interviewed stated that they are
aware of voting and voter registration
accessibility.
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1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-7 Religious Services
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide In-person religious providers provide religious
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in programming. Written religious materials are
religious services, practices, and counseling on a available upon request. Religious diets are
☒ ☐ ☐
voluntary basis. provided, and religious articles used for
religious practices are available.
On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed religious articles such
as prayer rugs located in inmate cells.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
20 grievances from the Main Jail and found
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
them to be responded to appropriately and
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
☒ ☐ ☐ within the timelines required in policy.
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical
care; classification actions; disciplinary actions;
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting
the day of the physical plant inspection and
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
each inmate advised that they were aware of
Such policies and procedures shall include:
how to access, complete, submit, and appeal
a grievance.
(1) a grievance form; Electronic grievances and paper grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
are available.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions appear on the grievance form.
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of Anonymous grievances are processed and
anonymous grievances; ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded for audit and investigation when
necessary.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Staff will informally resolve grievances when
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level; appropriate.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; All grievance responses are appealable to
☒ ☐ ☐
the duty sergeant.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Grievances are not denied.
☒ ☐ ☐
level of review which acts on the grievance;
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response All grievances are responded to within 10
within a reasonable time limit which shall not ☒ ☐ ☐ days of submittal.
exceed a period of 15 calendar days;
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Grievances related to medical, food service,
within the facility; and vendor providers will be routed to the
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate party for a level 1 response that
is reviewed by the sergeant.
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, A copy of the grievance, response, appeal,
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ and all related documents are provided to the
incarcerated person; and, inmate.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Grievances are audited routinely by the
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ facility commander.
appeals.
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(b) Grievance System Abuse: Of the sampling of grievances reviewed,
The facility may establish written policy and procedure there were no instances noticed of an inmate
☒ ☐
to control the submission of an excessive number of abusing the grievance system.
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility of Conduct
administrator shall establish written rules and
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated This policy establishes a standardized
persons. discipline schedule as a guideline for
imposing discipline for jail rule violations.
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
20 formal discipline reports. The reports
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
were found to be appropriate, containing all
☒ ☐ ☐
information required in the agency policy and
in this regulation.
Inmates were interviewed during the onsite
physical plant inspection and advised that
when formal discipline occurs, they were
notified, able to appear and make
statements, call on witnesses, and appeal the
decision if they were in opposition to the
proposed sanction from the hearing officer.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated BSCC staff verified through visual
simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in observation during the onsite physical plant
housing units and the booking area or issued to each inspection that rules are posted and issued to
☒ ☐ ☐
person upon booking. each inmate entering housing from booking.
In addition, rules and disciplinary actions are
accessible on the kiosks.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are Materials for inmate orientation including
unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, discipline are available in multiple languages.
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Staff for interpreting are available for those
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an who are unable to read, or those who have
understandable form regarding jail rules and literacy disabilities.
disciplinary procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PERSONS PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
of Conduct
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 Inmates committing minor rule violations or
non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules, those with a lack of behavioral or disciplinary
staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such history can be corrected informally with
☒ ☐ ☐
as access to television, telephones, commissary, or temporary loss of privileges.
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is
written documentation and supervisory approval.
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(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules The agency uses a matrix of Standardized
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or Discipline for major offenses. The matrix was
repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reviewed by BSCC staff and includes the
reported in writing by the staff member observing the ☒ ☐ ☐ below-referenced sanctions, sections 1-3.
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 When an inmate violates a rule, a disciplinary
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to report is written, and a sergeant will review it
☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences. to start the discipline process to includes
investigation and imposition of sanctions.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they A sergeant reviews all discipline decisions.
☒ ☐ ☐
are involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person All inmates charged with a violation will be
shall be acted on with the following provisions and made aware of the rules of conduct related to
within specified timeframes: maintaining facility safety, security, and
☒ ☐ ☐
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice order, as well as clearly defined penalties for
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the rule violations.
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Unless waived in writing by the inmate,
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours hearings may not be held in less than 24
after the report has been submitted to the hours from the time of notification.
disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has Of the reports and hearing dispositions
☒ ☐ ☐
been informed of the charges in writing. The reviewed by BSCC staff, there was no
hearing may be postponed or continued for a hearing held prior to the required 24-hour
reasonable time through a written waiver by the notification.
incarcerated person, or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing the day of the onsite physical plant inspection
and present witnesses and documentary evidence. regarding their involvement in disciplinary
The incarcerated person shall have access to staff ☒ ☐ ☐ hearings. Of those who have navigated the
or assistance when they have limited literacy, or the formal disciplinary process, all stated that
issues are complex. they appeared and were able to make a
statement if they chose to do so.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 Unless waived in writing by the inmate,
hours after an incarcerated person has been hearings may not be held in less than 24
informed of the charge(s) in writing. hours and no more than 72 hours from the
time of notification.
☒ ☐ ☐
Of the reports and hearing dispositions
reviewed by BSCC staff, there was no
hearing held prior to the required 24-hour
notification.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary All disciplinary hearing dispositions are
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and reviewed by the facility manager prior to the
☒ ☐ ☐
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility imposition of sanctions.
manager or designee.
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6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a All disciplinary hearing reports and
written statement by the fact-finders about the dispositions shall be reviewed by the facility
evidence relied on and the reasons for the manager or the authorized designee prior to
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be the imposition of sanctions.
kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
A formal written decision that shows the
evidence used by the hearing officer, the
reasons for any sanctions, and an
explanation of the appeal process is provided
☒ ☐ ☐
to the incarcerated person.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the onsite physical plant inspection
regarding their involvement in disciplinary
hearings. Of those who have navigated the
formal disciplinary process, all stated that
they received formal notice of the disciplinary
decision.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a All disciplinary decisions are appealable to
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action. the facility manager.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility Inmates who are accused of a severe rule
administrator from administratively separating any violation may be administratively separated if
incarcerated person from the general population or there is a threat to safety or security. The
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical pre-hearing separation must be approved by
☒ ☐ ☐
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of a sergeant.
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
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer of Conduct
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule PCSOCDPM 5-9 Standardized Discipline
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a Schedule
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the The matrix of Standardized Discipline used
following: for determining rule violation sanctions was
(a) Loss of privileges. reviewed and contains informal severity to
(b) Extra work detail. include loss of privileges, extra work detail,
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. short-term loss of privileges including
(d) Removal from work details. ☒ ☐ ☐ confinement to a cell for less than 24 hours,
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal removal from work detail, forfeiture of good
Code Section 4019. time/work time credit or temporary
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal separation.
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
20 discipline reports to verify compliance with
this regulation.
Sanctions are commensurate with violations.
Time frames are consistently adhered to and
due process is afforded.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly of Conduct
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary PCSOCDPM 5-9 Standardized Discipline
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Schedule
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. The U.S. and State Constitutions expressly
☒ ☐ ☐ prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment.
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: Additionally, there shall be the following
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an limitations as listed below, sections (a-g)
option of last resort and as a response to the most BSCC staff reviewed documentation and
serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time interviewed multiple inmates on the day of
possible, and with the least restrictive conditions the onsite physical plant inspection to verify
possible. the below-referenced limitations on
disciplinary actions.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status Disciplinary separation over 30 days without
for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by review by the facility manager is prohibited.
the facility manager before the disciplinary
separation status is continued. This review shall The review shall include a consultation with
☒ ☐ ☐
include a consultation with health care staff. Such health care staff. Such reviews shall continue
reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days at least every 15 days thereafter until the
thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall BSCC staff inspected all cells and housing
have the minimum furnishings and space specified areas throughout the facility. All living areas
in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants are equipped with furnishings and fixtures
shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in that conform to the requirements listed in
Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall Title 24.
not be deprived of them through any portion of the
day except that those incarcerated persons who Inmates housed for disciplinary separation
engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing shall not be deprived of bedding or clothing
may be deprived of such articles. The decision to except in cases where the inmate destroys
deprive a person of such articles of clothing and such articles or uses them to attempt suicide
bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager (15 CCR 1083(b). The decision to continue to
or designee during each 24-hour period. ☒ ☐ ☐ deprive the inmate of these articles must be
made by the facility manager or the
authorized designee and reviewed every 24
hours.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates and
reviewed documentation related to discipline
and separation on the day of the physical
plant inspection; there were no instances of
an inmate being separated for an excess of
30 days solely for the purpose of a
disciplinary sanction.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health Mental health staff evaluate all inmates
or medical staff determine that an individual has placed into separation and monitor them
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, ☒ ☐ ☐ every 24 hours.
they shall be removed from disciplinary separation
immediately upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated No inmate shall be allowed to exercise the
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other inmate or
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ group of inmates.
or group of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
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(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, PCSOCDPM 3-11 Safety Cell
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
disciplinary purposes. Safety cells are designated for the housing of
physically violent inmates who pose a danger
to themselves or others. These cells are
equipped with soft walls and floors, variable-
intensity security lighting, and cameras.
These cells are not used for medical
☒ ☐ ☐ treatment, and under no circumstances are
safety cells used as a form of discipline.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
Observation Logs for the use of Sobering,
Safety, and Safety Restraint use. Of the logs
reviewed, there was no instance of a safety
cell used for the purpose of a disciplinary
sanction.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level disciplinary hearing packets and personal
☒ ☐ ☐
of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of hygiene implements were not withheld as a
these regulations. form of a disciplinary sanction.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
measure. disciplinary hearing packets and the
☒ ☐ ☐
withholding of food was not used as a form of
a disciplinary sanction.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
except in cases where the incarcerated person has disciplinary hearing packets and the
violated correspondence regulations, in which case withholding of correspondence privileges
☒ ☐ ☐
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than absent a correspondence violation, was not
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility used as a form of a disciplinary sanction.
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel In no case was access to courts or counsel
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. imposed as a disciplinary sanction.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
☒ ☐ ☐
the day of the physical plant inspection and
verified that there were no instances of
access to courts or counsel being withheld
for disciplinary purposes.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is of Conduct
kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore.
This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of All disciplinary records are entered into and
rule violation reports and report of the disposition of are stored in the agency jail management
☒ ☐ ☐
each. system. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
20 disciplinary records that were extracted
from this system during this inspection cycle.
All records reviewed contained the original
report, hearing report, and disposition to
include imposed sanctions and appeals.
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1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE PCSOCDPM 7-2 Communicable Diseases
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING and Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-3 Communicable Disease
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Protocols
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall PCSOCDPM 7-8 Medical Transfer
develop a written plan to address the identification, Summary
treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The The Communicable Disease Policy was
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, developed and is updated in collaboration
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a with the county public health authority and
☒ ☐ ☐
medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during the health care provider. The policy reviewed
incarceration and coordination with public health by BSCC staff was found to follow the
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The standards set by the Centers for Disease.
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of The policy is comprehensive and contains
communicable diseases which threaten the health of the identification of symptoms, education,
incarcerated people and staff. immunization, prevention, surveillance,
diagnosis, medical isolation, treatment,
follow-up, and proper reporting to local, state,
and federal agencies of communicable
diseases.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Please see above.
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and
the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures in conformance with applicable state
and federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
☒ ☐ ☐
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons and custody staff;
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior,
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated
person that address the limits of confidentiality; ☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
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1211 SICK CALL PCSOCDPM 7-1 Sick Call Procedures
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health This policy outlines procedures for submitting
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, Medical Request Forms for the orderly
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons movement of inmates to and from the
or provision made that any incarcerated person medical unit for the purpose of inmate sick
requesting medical/mental health attention be given calls.
such attention.
BSCC staff interviewed a health care
☒ ☐ ☐
provider and multiple inmates on the day of
the physical plant inspection to verify that
after submitting a request for a sick call,
inmates are generally seen within 2-3 days
for a non-emergency.
Health care staff stated that in most cases
sick call occurs within 48 hours of receiving
the sick call request for a non-emergency.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING PCSOCDPM 8-1 Meal Service
PCSOCDPM 8-2 Special Diets
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall This policy outlines procedures for inmate
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least food service including, mealtimes and allotted
one of these meals shall include hot food. time for consumption, meal counts,
Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated distribution of food, locations of service, and
persons if more than 14 hours pass between evening meal plans.
and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food
must be served to people on medical diets in less than BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates and
☒ ☐ ☐
the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the verified that meals are served three times per
responsible physician. day (each 24 hours), a minimum of one meal
is hot, and special diets are served as
directed by the health care provider.
Inmates that are transported to outside
appointments including court, are provided
with a meal during their appointment, or are
provided with a meal upon their return to the
jail.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the All inmates will be provided with no less than
actual consumption of each meal except for those on 15 minutes to consume their meals.
☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets where the responsible physician has
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Inmates that are transported to outside
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall appointments including court, are provided
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and ☒ ☐ ☐ with a meal during their appointment, or are
on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed provided with a meal upon their return to the
meal. jail.
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1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING PCSOCDPM 4-2 Clothing / Linen
PCSOCDPM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but This policy establishes procedures for issuing
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV clean, properly fitted, and climatically suitable
facilities shall include, but not be limited to: clothing and linen to all inmates.
(a) Clean socks and footwear;
☒ ☐ ☐ A standard set of linen will be issued to the
inmate upon completion of the booking
process and prior to housing.
Transgender, Gender Variant, and Non-
Binary (TGN) inmates will receive
undergarments to match their gender identity
if requested.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, Two standard uniform shirts and pants.
☒ ☐ ☐
One sweatshirt.
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and Three pairs of boxer shorts and three T-
☒ ☐ ☐
shirts.
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ Three bras and five pairs of panties.
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear Alternant or personal clothing/footwear items
may be substituted for the institutional undergarments may be issued if found necessary by the
and footwear specified in this regulation. This option health care provider or if a work assignment
☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary warrants special clothing or footwear.
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and Clean, properly fitted, and climatically
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily suitable clothing and linen are issued to all
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, inmates.
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains.
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type A standard set of linen will be issued to the
more compatible with their gender identity and gender inmate upon completion of the booking
☒ ☐ ☐
expression. process and prior to housing.
Transgender, Gender Variant, and Non-
Binary (TGN) inmates will receive
undergarments to match their gender identity
if requested.
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1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL PCSOCDPM 4-9 Vermin Control/Inmate
CLOTHING Property
PCSOCDPM 3-1 Intake Booking Inmate
There shall be written policies and procedures Property
developed by the facility administrator to control PCSOCDPM 3-3 Inmate Property
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all
incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested To prevent the spread of vermin in the facility
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a from the storage of inmate property, all such
closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread ☒ ☐ ☐ infested or dirty property shall be cleaned,
of vermin. disinfected, and stored in a closed container
to eradicate the spread of vermin.
BSCC staff inspected the inmate property
storage room on the day of the physical plant
inspection to visually verify that inmate
property is stored in individual sealed
property bags.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS PCSOCDPM 3-5 Personal Care Items
There shall be written policies and procedures Personal care items are given to every
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of inmate upon housing. Additional hygiene
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person items may be issued or purchased through a
shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, commissary.
and tampons as requested with no maximum
allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who BSCC staff visually inventoried the personal
is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items that are provided upon housing
☒ ☐ ☐
care items, because of either indigency or the absence and verified that the below items (sections a-
of a canteen, shall be issued: e) are contained in the kit provided to each
inmate.
During the physical plant inspection, BSCC
staff interviewed female inmates and verified
that feminine hygiene products are readily
available in toileting areas and additionally,
are issued upon request.
(a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐ One toothbrush
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ One tube of toothpaste
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ One bar of soap or one packet of body wash
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ One comb
(e) Shaving implements. Razors or shavers are available in housing
☒ ☐ ☐ units. Barbicide or razor cleaning solution is
provided as needed or upon request.
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Please see above.
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
shall not be required to share any personal care items
listed in items “a” through “d.”
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Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Please see above.
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
☒ ☐ ☐
between individual uses by the method prescribed by
the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in
Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California
Code of Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING PCSOCDPM 4-8 Showers
There shall be written policies and procedures All inmates are provided with access to
developed by the facility administrator for showering every other day at a minimum or
☒ ☐ ☐
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be more often as allowed.
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a
housing unit and at least every other day or more often
if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be BSCC staff interviewed male and female
prohibited from showering at least every other day inmates on the day of the physical plant
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is inspection and verified that in most cases,
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager showers are available throughout the day,
☒ ☐ ☐
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be every day. For special housing areas,
documented. showers often occur daily, however, at a
minimum, showers are offered every other
day.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES PCSOCDPM Inmate Hare Care 4-4
(a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ Hair car stations were observed by BSCC
staff in each housing area. In each area for
hair care, Barbicide solution was present.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
☒ ☐ ☐
least once a month. The facility administrator may
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE
PCSOCDPM 4-1 Clothing/Linen Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and PCSOCDPM 4-2 Clothing/Linen Exchange
linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, A standard set of linen will be issued to
but not be limited to: inmates upon the completion of the booking
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the process and prior to housing.
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet;
One mattress cover and one mattress sheet.
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and,
Two towels.
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic
conditions. One blanket.
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), Linen is provided upon housing.
and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of Sleep bags are not used. Mattress covers
one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒ and sheets are issued.
incarcerated person.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PCSOCDPM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PCSOCDPM 4-7 Issuance of Cleaning
Supplies
The facility administrator shall develop written policies PCSOCDPM 10-11 Facility Security
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Inspections
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule Policies contain procedures for the
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and scheduling of maintenance, inspection, and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work reporting for facility cleanliness, sanitation,
practices which may be found. and safety. All inspection reports are
completed and are reviewed by the facility
manager.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2,
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the
health authority.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility.
If yes, the following sections, including those
summarized in Title 15, Article 8, apply (Minors in
☐ ☒ ☐
Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1.
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in ☒ ☐ ☐
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
Note: Reference WIC § 208.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as
defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and
adults confined in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed
approaches in protecting minors from contact.
☐ ☐ ☒
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.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting
information regarding minors who present a risk or
hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒
the separation of such minors to the extent possible
within the limits of the facility.
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(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical,
mental health, or developmental disability treatment.
☐ ☐ ☒
Written procedures shall be established by the
responsible health administrator in cooperation with the
facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from
adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact
☐ ☐ ☒
with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the
Welfare and Institutions Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☐ ☐ ☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☐ ☐ ☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☐ ☐ ☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
☐ ☐ ☒
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407.
Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
☐ ☐ ☒
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
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(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☐ ☐ ☒
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
a pregnant minor during a medical emergency,
☐ ☐ ☒
labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or
termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒
standards and policies governing pregnant minors.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3807
FACILITY: South Placer Jail TYPE: II RC: 300
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/26/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Booking/Intake
58-59 Holding 2008 2 0 (1) (2) 142 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
25-28
44-50
55-56 Holding 2008 15 0 (3) (45) 60 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
65-66
Notes: Bench length is 54”. Cells 55-56 are ADA cells.
33, 43 Holding 2008 2 0 (5) (10) 100 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
51,52,
Safety 2008 4 0 (1) (4) 60 sq. ft. 1 0 0 0 0
54,57
67 Sobering 2008 1 0 (3) (3) 60 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
68, 71, 72 Sobering 2008 3 0 (5) (15) 100 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
Dress In Holding 2008 4 0 (3) (12) 60 sq. ft. 1 1 1 1 0
Dress Out NR 2008 3 0 0 0 60 sq. ft. 0 0 0 0 0
The NR Dress Out room is used exclusively for inmates being released from this facility.
Transportation
78 Staging 2008 1 0 (13) (13) 142 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
79 Staging 2008 1 0 (24) (24) 324 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
88, 90, 91 Holding 2008 3 0 (3) (9) 60 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
89 Holding 2008 1 0 (3) (3) 82 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
Housing
A Double 2008 27 2 2 54 12.1 x 6.1 x 8.8 1 0 1 1 3
Double 2008 3 2 2 6 17.9 x 7.4 x 8.8 1 0 1 1 0
B Double 2008 27 2 2 54 12.1 x 6.1 x 8.8 1 0 1 1 3
Double 2008 3 2 2 6 17.9 x 7.4 x 8.8 1 0 1 1 0
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part
of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Max Housing
C Double 2008 15 2 2 30 12.1 x 6.1 x 8.8 1 0 1 1 2
D Double 2008 15 2 2 30 12.1 x 6.1 x 8.8 1 0 1 1 2
E Double 2008 15 2 2 30 12.1 x 6.1 x 8.8 1 0 1 1 2
F Double 2008 15 2 2 30 12.1 x 6.1 x 8.8 1 0 1 1 2
Sheltered Housing
G Double 2008 30 2 2 60 12.1 x 6.1 x 8.8 1 0 1 1 3
Medical Housing East
834 Double 2008 1 1 (2) (2) 195 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 1
838 Double 2008 1 1 (2) (2) 195 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 1
841 Double 2008 1 1 (2) (2) 195 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 1
845 Double 2008 1 1 (2) (2) 195 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 1
846 Double 2008 1 1 (2) (2) 195 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
850 Double 2008 1 1 (2) (2) 195 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
Notes: Negative Air Rooms have separate showers.
851-854 Safety 2008 4 0 (1) (4) 50 sq. ft. 1 0 0 0 0
South
865-871 Single 2008 7 1 (1) (7) 100 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
872-873 Double 2008 2 2 (2) (4) 180 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
874-875 Double 2008 2 2 (2) (4) 215 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
West
803 Holding 2008 1 0 (3) (3) 80 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
804 Holding 2008 1 0 (4) (4) 150 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
806 Holding 2008 1 0 (3) (3) 85 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
808 Holding 2008 1 0 (12) (12) 195 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
North
815, 817-
Single 2008 8 1 (1) (8) 115 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
823
812-814,
Double 2008 4 2 (2) (8) 180 sq. ft. 1 0 1 1 0
816
* 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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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 3807
FACILITY NAME: South Placer Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☒ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☒ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/25/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
☒ ☐ ☐
the following space and equipment:
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility.
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
☒ ☐ ☐
space for inmate valuables.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒ ☐ ☐
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
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7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR
ROOM
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒ ☐ ☐
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3.
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☒ ☐ ☐
as specified in Section 1231.3.
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL
A sobering cell shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒ ☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3; and,
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
☒ ☐ ☐
of the facility.
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
☒ ☐ ☐
the controls for which must be located outside of
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate occupant, control of which is located
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
☒ ☐ ☐
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☒ ☐ ☐
inaccessible to the inmate occupant.
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
☒ ☐ ☐
Single-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
☒ ☐ ☐
Double-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES
Dormitories shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☐ ☐ ☒
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
☐ ☐ ☒
fewer than four inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☐ ☐ ☒
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☐ ☐ ☒
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum number of inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
☒ ☐ ☐
a single occupancy cell used for administrative
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒ ☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
☒ ☐ ☐
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
☐ ☐ ☒
or access to community recreation facilities.
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
☒ ☐ ☐
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
☒ ☐ ☐
provides on-site health care. The examination room
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
☒ ☐ ☐
for privacy of the inmates;
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐
running water
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1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be some means to provide medical care
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
☒ ☐ ☐
medical instruments and must be located within the
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with the health authority.
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
☒ ☐ ☐
single occupancy cells.
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒ ☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
☒ ☐ ☐
stock for such inmate canteen items.
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒ ☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒ ☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☐ ☐ ☒
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE
☒ ☐ ☐
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
☒ ☐ ☐
washing and drying personal clothing by machines,
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
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1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
☒ ☐ ☐
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
both female and male inmates; and
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas.
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☒ ☐ ☐
the total number of toilets required, except in those
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Wash basins must be provided in single
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
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5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
or tempered water.
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒ ☐ ☐
staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) between bed pans.
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒ ☐ ☐
securely fastened to the floor or the wall.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
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Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING
☒ ☐ ☐
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒ ☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
☒ ☐ ☐
Marshal.
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping; and
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping.
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
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1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
☒ ☐ ☐
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3808
FACILITY NAME: South Placer Courtroom Dept. 20 FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Correctional Officers Jeremy Burch and Whitney Smith
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/25/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY PCSOCDPM 1-14 Personnel Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING PCSUCSM 03/04 Training
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who The BSCC Standards and Training for
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Corrections (STC) division found the agency
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of in compliance with applicable regulations
specialized corrections training. Such training shall during the 2022-20223 compliance
include, but not be limited to: monitoring cycle.
(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
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 PCSOCDPM 1-2 Staffing
PCSUCSM 03/03 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency Organization Chart, staffing
and operation of the programs and activities required by rosters, and documentation pertaining to the
these regulations. daily operation of the jail were reviewed to
verify sufficient staffing.
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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Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 shift
least one employee on duty at all times in a local rosters for varying shifts. All shifts reflect
detention facility or in the building which houses a local staffing that allows for emergency response
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and from a non-fixed post position.
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Shift rosters reviewed reflect that there is
shall be at least one female employee who shall be female staffing assigned to each shift.
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PCSOCDPM 2-14 Floor Officers
PCSOCDPM 9-7 Inmate Cell/Safety
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that PCCSUCSM 14/01 Safety
include, but are not limited to, the following: Checks/Frequency
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being PCCSUCSM 14/02 Logs
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 24-
housed in the facility. hour periods of safety checks that reflected
that safety checks are being conducted and
are documented within the required
timeframes and elements contained in this
regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, There are no sobering or safety cells located
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in in this facility. Restraints other than
☐ ☐ ☒
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these mechanical restraints are not used in this
regulations. facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
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(f) A documented process by which safety checks are All safety checks are logged on the Safety
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Check Log at each officer station and all
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks are reviewed by the shift
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, supervisor for review at the conclusion of
safety checks. each shift.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PCSOCDPM 1-14 Personnel Training
PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response &
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Evacuation Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general All personnel are trained in fire and life
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 PCSOCDPM 1-19 Review of Policies
Placer County Court Services Unit Court
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Security Manual (PCCSUCSM)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all The Policy and Procedures Manual is
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be agency-wide and shall address all applicable
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all comprehensively reviewed and updated at a
employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of every two years. This policy is
provided and is accessible to all personnel in
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
hard copy, electronically, and is accessible
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
on the agency website.
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
apply and has been deleted.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency policy and
found it to be comprehensive, containing all
elements listed in the California Title 15, and
Title 24 Regulations.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the PCSOCDPM 1-1 Chain of Command
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. plan that included a flow chart listing
command staff, assignment, and assigned
personnel by name.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PCSOCDPM 1-20 Observations and
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Inspection Reports
PCCSUCSM 14/08-3 Inspection/Testing
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke The agency policy defines a Use of Force
holds. Matrix that includes de-escalation and Crisis
Intervention techniques. The use of a
Carotid restraint or chokehold is not a trained
☒ ☐ ☐
or used technique used in the Use of Force
response, or Matrix.
Officers are not authorized to use techniques
or transport methods that involve the risk of
positional asphyxia.
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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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Restraint devices other than mechanical
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints are not used in this facility.
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PCSOCDPM 1-20 Observations and
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Facility Inspection Reports
contraband control, and key control. PCSOCDPM 9-12 Inmate Formal and
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Informal Headcounts
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ PCSCUCSM 01/04 Security Surveys
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: PCCSUCSM 04/04 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by PCCSUCSM 15/21 Escape
section 1032 of these regulations; PCCSUCSM 04/01 Disturbances
PCCSUCSM 13/13 Hostages
PCSOCDPM 9-1 Escape
PCSOCDPM 9-2 Escape from Transport
PCSOCDPM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PCSOCDPM 10-1 Emergency Response
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 10-9 Hostage
PCSOCDPM 1-17 Weapons Storage
PCSOCDPM 9-1 Escape
PCSOCDPM 9-2 Escape from Transport
PCSOCDPM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PCSOCDPM 10-1 Emergency Response
PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
PCSOCDPM 10-9 Hostage
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PCCSUCSM 15/21 Escape
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ PCCSUCSM 04/01 Disturbances
PCCSUCSM 13/13 Hostages
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; PCCSUCSM 04/05 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PCCSUCSM 01/08 Security Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
and, PCCSUCSM 14/08-04 Security Alarms
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PCCSUCSM 15/12 Weapons Security
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PCCSUCSM 16/03 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PCCSUCSM 15/00 Segregation of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
and sexual harassment. Orders
PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for Inmates are not released from this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated persons. Release occurs at the jail.
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(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Orders
limited to, the following: PREA
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Prevention
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Information and Rules for Inmates
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
responsibilities that may have contributed to such harassment incidents anonymously or to any
incidents, staff member they choose. Staff shall
accommodate all inmate requests to report
allegations of sexual abuse or harassment.
Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in
writing, anonymously, or from third parties
and shall promptly document all verbal
reports.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Third-party reporting of abuse instructions
family, community members, and other interested are posted in the public lobby of the jail, are
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible on the agency website and are
harassment. The method for reporting shall be included in the inmate orientation and
publicly posted at the facility. citizens complaint forms.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
PCCSUCSM 16/03 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility All personnel assigned to supervise inmates
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health receive initial and annual training for suicide
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, risk identification, prevention, and
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention.
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following: BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
supervise inmates in court holding have
received suicide prevention training and
receive updates during in-service annual
training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial All custodial personnel receive annual
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel. suicide prevention training.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Intake screening occurs at the jail.
☐ ☐ ☒
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special All inmates are screened and monitored for
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in separated housing, while detained or when
classification. returned from court.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Intake officers assigned to the jail have face-
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, to-face contact with arresting and
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide transporting officers.
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
environment should be considered. This is a classification decision. Should
☐ ☐ ☒
separation be required during court holding,
a single cell would be used pending
transportation to the jail or to a hospital.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures. PCCSUCSM 16/03 Suicide Prevention
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and All attempted suicides are reviewed by
attempted suicides as defined by the facility custody command staff along with the
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health provider. All
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the completed suicides will follow the agency
administrative review. Death of an Inmate Protocol.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return All inmates are screened and monitored for
from court as determined by the mental health director. suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
separated housing, return from court, or
change in classification status.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PCCSUCSM 04/04 Fire Suppression Plans
PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response and
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Evacuation Procedures
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 The agency fire suppression plan is
fire department to be included as part of the policy and developed and reviewed annually by the
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of agency, the local fire authority, and the
Regulations Section 1029); county Office of Emergency Services.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the agency Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan and found it to be
comprehensive. The plan is up to date and
is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the
event of a fire emergency.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PCSOCDPM 10-12 Facility Inspection
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; Report
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
☒ ☐ ☐
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. All monthly inspections were
completed, documented, and maintained in
the agency CMS.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent Fire Inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ completed by the Placer County Fire
inspections at least once every two years; Department on February 9, 2022.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, In the event of an evacuation, all those
☒ ☐ ☐ detained in court holding would be returned
to the jail.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PCSOCDPM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incident reports will be completed in the
and procedures for the maintenance of written records CMS and will be completed and submitted to
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ the duty sergeant for approval prior to the
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee end of the shift.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person. In practice, if a major incident occurs in court
holding it is documented in a crime report.
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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 PCCSUCSM 16/08 Inmate Deaths
PCSOCDPM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Inmate In-Custody Death Review:
administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of The corrections commander will hold an In-
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team Custody Death Review with the medical
☒ ☐ ☐
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or provider and the Placer County Health
designee, the health administrator, the responsible Department within 30 days of the death.
physician and other health care and supervision staff who The Inmate In-Custody Death Review
are relevant to the incident. provides a due diligence review of the
operational practices, policies and
procedures related to the person’s detention
and the discovery of the death.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the
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 Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
☐ ☐ ☒
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10
calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth in
these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
PCCSUCSM 15/01 Inmate
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Classification/Handling
establish and implement a written plan designed to
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Classification Evaluation:
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated Each inmate is evaluated to determine the
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while appropriate level of custody for access to
confined at the facility, and the separation of such programs and activities.
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility. Formal classification occurs at the jail.
Personnel assigned to the court holding
adhere to the handling of persons based on
their classification and current behavior.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PCSOCDPM 7-3 Communicable Diseases
Protocols
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCCSUCSM 16/01 Medical
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Care/Screening
procedures specifying those symptoms that require PCCSUCSM 16/06 Exposure Control
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Plan/Communicable Diseases
medical evaluation is completed
The Communicable Diseases Policy is an
effective program that focuses on the
identification, education, immunization,
☒ ☐ ☐
prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical
isolation (when indicated), treatment, follow-
up, and proper reporting to local, state, and
federal agencies of communicable diseases.
The agency’s Communicable Diseases
Policy was reviewed and was found to be
comprehensive, including all elements for
identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating,
reporting, and follow-up care for pandemic-
related diseases.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Intake and booking occur at the jail.
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 PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled / Mentally Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and If someone is thought to be struggling with a
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated mental disorder or a behavioral crisis while in
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of housing, they are referred to mental health
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. personnel for further screening, assessment,
and intervention.
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 Single holding cells would be used for
safety of the person in crisis or others. temporary separation pending transportation
☒ ☐ ☐
back to the jail for intervention and or
treatment.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PCSOCDPM 3-10 Administrative
Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall PCCSUCSM 15/02-02 Administrative
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Segregation
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Administrative separation is the physical
separation of an inmate who is prone to
escape or assault staff or other inmates, or
one who is mentally deficient, or in need of
medical isolation or infirmary status.
☒ ☐ ☐
This is a non-punitive classification process.
Single-occupancy cells may be used to
house Maximum security and
Administratively Separated persons.
During the onsite physical plant inspection
BSCC staff observed all holding cells to be
equipped alike with all required Title 24
furnishings and fixtures.
Policies and procedures must include: Single-holding cells are used for separation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate in court holding.
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.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled/Mentally Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening for developmental disabilities
procedures for the identification and evaluation, occurs at the time of intake at the jail.
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and When a person detained in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with exhibits symptoms or behaviors consistent
developmental disabilities. with a developmental disability, they are
referred to the medical staff at the jail for an
assessment to ensure that housing is
appropriate, and accommodations are met
when necessary.
The health authority or designee shall contact the This occurs at the jail.
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 PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCCSUCSM 15/16 Inmate Restraint
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Devices
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
Restraint devices other than mechanical
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒
restraints are not used in court holding.
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(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 PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCSOCDPM 9-13 Pregnant Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PCCSUCSM 15/16 Inmate Restraint
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Devices
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following: Restraint devices other than mechanical
restraints are not used in court holding.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or
in recovery after delivery or termination of the
☒ ☐ ☐
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☒ ☐ ☐
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
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.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒ ☐ ☐
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PCSOCDPM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PCSOCDPM 6-5 Inmate Access to
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Counsel
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have PCCSUCSM 14/10-02 Access to Courts
access to the court and to legal counsel. and Counsel
Such access shall consist of:
Access to courts shall be afforded to all
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates by means of providing written or
verbal communications between the inmate
and the court via professional visits, mail, or
telephone.
Confidential interview rooms are available at
the court holding facility.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PCSOCDPM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PCSOCDPM 4-7 Issuance of Cleaning
Supplies
The facility administrator shall develop written policies PCSOCDPM 10-11 Facility Security
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Inspections
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the PCCSUSM 14/08 Maintenance and
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule Sanitation
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices Policies contain procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
which may be found. scheduling of maintenance, inspection, and
reporting for facility cleanliness, sanitation,
and safety. All inspection reports are
completed and are reviewed by the facility
manager.
In practice, this facility is inspected on each
business day and cells are inspected
between each use.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility.
If yes, the following sections, including those summarized
☐ ☒ ☐
in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding
Facilities).
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that
the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
☐ ☐ ☒
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
☐ ☐ ☒
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall
be considered as being in compliance with this article
unless the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all
☐ ☐ ☒
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan
shall include receiving and transmitting of information
☐ ☐ ☒
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self
or others while confined at the facility, and the separation
of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of
the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors
from any adults confined there as required by Section
208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3808
FACILITY: South Placer Courtroom Dept. 20 TYPE: CH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/25/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
2215 Holding 2013 1 0 0 (7) 1 0 1 1 0
All holding cells are irregularly shaped and will be measured at the next onsite inspection. (2024)
Rated capacity is based on the length of each bench inside of each holding cell.
2216 Holding 2001 1 0 0 (10) 1 0 1 1 0
2217 Holding 2001 1 0 0 (10) 1 0 1 1 0
2218 Holding 2001 1 0 0 (10) 1 0 1 1 0
2219 Holding 2001 1 0 0 (10) 1 0 1 1 0
220 Holding 2001 1 0 0 (5) 1 0 1 1 0
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part
of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 3808
FACILITY NAME: South Placer Courtroom Dept. 20 FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☒
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply):
2013: ☒ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/25/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24, and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒ ☐ ☐
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
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A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring was tested and is operable.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☐ ☐ ☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise.
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1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
or tempered water.
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
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Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3809
FACILITY NAME: So. Placer Minimum Security FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Officer Jeremy Burch, Officer Whitney Smith, Health care providers, and multiple male and
female inmates.
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10-26-2023
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division
found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations during
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code the 2022-20223 compliance monitoring cycle.
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III,
or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the
“Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR,
within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors
shall complete the core training requirements pursuant
to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In
addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title
15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one
year from date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall
be required to complete either the STC management
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST management course within one year from date
of assignment.
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 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training
module is successfully completed, all facility/system
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall
successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PCSOCDPM 1-2 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The Organization Chart, staffing rosters, and
☒ ☐ ☐
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation documentation pertaining to the daily
and operation of the programs and activities required by operation of the jail were reviewed to verify
these regulations. sufficient staffing.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 shift
least one employee on duty at all times in a local rosters for varying shifts. All shifts reflect
detention facility or in the building which houses a local that staffing that allows for emergency
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and response from a non-fixed post position.
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Shift rosters reviewed indicate both, fixed
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ and non-fixed post positions.
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Shift rosters reviewed reflect that there is
shall be at least one female employee who shall be female staffing assigned to each shift.
immediately available and accessible to such females.
☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator plan, and although they are operating with
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the vacancies, the agency manages minimum
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such staffing levels on each shift with overtime.
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PCSOCDPM 2-14 Floor Officers
PCSOCDPM 9-7 Inmate Cell/Safety
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 24-
☒ ☐ ☐
hour periods of safety checks from varying
days that reflected that safety checks are
being conducted and are electronically
documented within the required timeframes
and elements contained in this regulation.
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- Safety checks are defined in the policy as
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least direct visual observation of inmates
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held performed at random intervals within the
and housed in the facility. timeframes prescribed in this policy. Safety
checks are conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of inmates with no
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety
checks.
All safety checks are logged on the Safety
☒ ☐ ☐ Check Log at each officer station and all
safety checks are reviewed by the shift
supervisor for review at the conclusion of
each shift.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 24-
hour periods of safety checks that reflected
that safety checks are being conducted and
are documented within the required
timeframes and elements contained in this
regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Please see above. (section 1027.5 (a)).
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety PCSOCDPM 3-12 Sobering Cell
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as PCSOCDPM 3-11 Safety Cell
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
of these regulations.
Observation checks are required at a rate of
a minimum of four checks per hour for
☐ ☐ ☒ inmates placed into a sobering or safety cell
or, into safety restraints.
There are no Sobering or Safety Cells
located in this facility. Restraints other than
mechanical restraints are not used in this
facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied All safety checks shall occur at varying times
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals. within 30-minute intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PCSOCDPM 9-7 Inmate Cell/Safety
documentation of all safety checks. Checks
Documentation shall include:
Each inmate safety check shall be entered
into the Inmate Safety Check Log and will
include the time of each check, the location of
each check, and the employee identification
☒ ☐ ☐ or initials of the employee completing the
check.
All safety checks are logged on the Safety
Check Log at each officer station and all
safety checks are reviewed by the shift
supervisor for review at the conclusion of
each shift.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred;
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(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Daily Inmate Safety Check Logs are
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or submitted to the shift supervisor for review
facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ and approval at the end of each shift.
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PCSOCDPM 1-14 Personnel Training
PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response &
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Evacuation Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general All personnel are trained in fire and life
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 PCSOCDPM 1-19 Review of Policies
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a The Policy and Procedures Manual shall
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24
policy and procedures manual shall address all regulations and shall be comprehensively
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum of every
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. This policy is provided and is
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all accessible to all personnel in hard copy,
employees. electronically, and is accessible on the
agency website.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency policy and
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections
found it to be comprehensive, containing all
(c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted.
elements listed in the California Title 15, and
Title 24 Regulations.
Although the agency requires a
comprehensive review every two years, in
practice, policy review is ongoing and occurs
more frequently than every two years. The
most recent documented comprehensive
review was completed in May of 2023.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III PCSOCDPM 1-1 Chain of Command
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following: BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of plan that included a flow chart listing
communications. command staff, assignment, and assigned
personnel by name.
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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(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PCSOCDPM 1-20 Observations and
administrator/manager. Facility Inspection Reports
The Operations Sergeant and Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
Services Officer are responsible for
inspections and reviews of the facility to
ensure that facility maintenance completes
assigned or needed repairs to the jail facility.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke The agency policy defines a Use of Force
holds. Matrix that includes de-escalation and Crisis
Intervention techniques. The use of a
Carotid restraint or chokehold is not a trained
or used technique used in the Use of Force
☒ ☐ ☐ response or Matrix.
Officers are not authorized to use techniques
or transport methods that involve the risk of
positional asphyxia.
There were no instances of force being used
in this facility during this inspection cycle.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, PCSOCDPM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency
including the restraint of pregnant persons as Restraint Chair
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.
Known pregnant inmates should not be
☐ ☐ ☒
placed into an Emergency Restraint Chair
unless exigent circumstances exist.
Restraint equipment other than mechanical
restraints is not used in this facility.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PCSOCDPM 2-11 Booking/Intake
received persons for release. Screening
All newly received persons are screened for
☐ ☐ ☒
release in the Corrections Management
System (CMS).
This occurs at the Main Jail.
(6) Security and control including physical counts PCSOCDPM 2-11 Booking/Intake
and searches of the facility and incarcerated PCSOCDPM 2-14 Floor Officers
persons, contraband control, and key control. PCSOCDPM 9-12 Inmate Formal and
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Informal Headcounts
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐
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:
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PCSOCDPM 9-1 Escape
hostages; PCSOCDPM 9-2 Escape from Transport
☒ ☐ ☐ PCSOCDPM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PCSOCDPM 10-1 Emergency Response
PCSOCDPM 10-9 Hostage
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(C) mass arrests; PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PCSOCDPM 2-25 Corrections Compliance
and, Officer
☒ ☐ ☐
All testing of emergency equipment is
completed and is documented by the
Compliance Unit.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PCSOCDPM 1-17 Weapons Storage
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
and sexual harassment. Orders
PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
respond to retaliation against any staff or person Orders
after reporting any abuse. PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PCSOCDPM 3-16 Inmate Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Orders
limited to, the following: PREA
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Prevention
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Information and Rules for Inmates
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
responsibilities that may have contributed to such harassment incidents anonymously or to any
incidents, staff member they choose. Staff shall
accommodate all inmate requests to report
☒ ☐ ☐
allegations of sexual abuse or harassment.
Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in
writing, anonymously, or from third parties
and shall promptly document all verbal
reports.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple male and
female Inmates during the onsite physical
plant inspection. Those interviewed reported
that they were aware of how to report any
type of abuse.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
family, community members, and other interested Orders
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual PREA
harassment. The method for reporting shall be PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
publicly posted at the facility. Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Third-party reporting of abuse instructions
are posted in the public lobby of the jail, are
accessible on the agency website, and are
included in the inmate orientation and
citizens complaint forms.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide All personnel assigned to supervise inmates
prevention program developed by the facility receive initial and annual training for suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health risk identification, prevention, and
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention.
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons
who present a suicide risk. BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
The program shall include the following: supervise inmates have received suicide
prevention training and receive updates
during in-service annual training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial All personnel receive annual suicide
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel. prevention training during in-service updates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon All inmates are screened for suicide risk, at
☐ ☐ ☒
intake and prior to housing assignment. the time of booking at the main jail.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special All inmates are screened and monitored for
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in separated housing, return from court, or
classification. change in classification status.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Assigned facility staff, classification, and
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, medical/mental health staff meet routinely to
medical and mental health personnel in relation to discuss those who are experiencing or have
suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ experienced a recent suicidal episode to
determine intervention strategies and the
least restrictive housing for the safety of the
inmate.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Please see above section 1030 (d).
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
Classification screening and decisions for
initial housing occur at the main jail.
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(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
procedures.
Intervention and treatment:
The Intervention and treatment shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ carried out in accordance with mental
health provider protocols and
standardized procedures.
Any person thought to be a suicide risk is
returned to the main jail for evaluation.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Reporting:
attempts.
Custody staff shall write an incident report on
all suicide attempts or threats of suicide.
☒ ☐ ☐
The medical provider shall be notified in
addition to the Board of State and
Community Corrections within one working
day.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Review:
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective All attempted suicides are reviewed by
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the ☒ ☐ ☐ custody staff along with the medical and
administrative review. mental health provider. All completed
suicides will follow the Death of an Inmate
Protocol.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Follow-up care, intervention, and housing
decisions are made collaboratively with
☒ ☐ ☐
classification, medical, and mental health
personnel.
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return All inmates are screened and monitored for
from court as determined by the mental health director. suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
separated housing, return from court or
change in classification status.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response and
Evacuation Procedures
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 The agency fire suppression plan is
fire department to be included as part of the policy and developed and reviewed annually by the
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of agency, the local fire authority, and the
Regulations Section 1029); county Office of Emergency Services.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the agency Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan and found it to be
comprehensive. The plan is up to date and
is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the
event of a fire emergency.
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PCSOCDPM 10-12 Facility Inspection
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Report
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
☒ ☐ ☐
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. All monthly inspections were
completed, documented, and maintained in
the agency CMS.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent Fire Inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ completed by the Placer County Fire
inspections at least once every two years; Department on February 9, 2022.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response and
☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated In the event of an evacuation, inmates would
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ be transported to a Placer County jail facility
suited for the inmate classification.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING PCSOCDPM 3-19 Booking Files
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
Each facility administrator shall maintain a
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the All inmate demographic information is
monthly average daily population of sentenced and non- entered and stored in the agency CMS.
sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with BSCC staff verified that the Placer County
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sheriff’s Office is providing self-reporting
Jail Profile Survey. data through the BSCC JPS portal.
1041 RECORDS PCSOCDPM 3-19 Booking Files
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for All inmate records, reports, and demographic
the maintenance of individual records for each information are entered and stored in the
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ agency CMS.
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Orders PREA
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
with which it contracts for the confinement of its Prevention
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). BSCC staff verified that the policy includes
federal reporting of sexual abuse.
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PCSOCDPM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incident reports will be completed in the
and procedures for the maintenance of written records CMS and will be completed and submitted to
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical the duty sergeant for approval prior to the
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee end of the shift.
☒ ☐ ☐
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
incident reports and verified that they were
authored and submitted to a supervisor for
review, prior to the end of shift on the day
that an incident occurred.
Such records shall include the names of the persons Incident reports shall include the date and
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, time of the occurrence, name(s) of person(s)
and the date and time of the occurrence. involved along with a narrative of the incident
witnessed.
☒ ☐ ☐
This was verified by BSCC staff during their
review of the sampling of documented
incident reports.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff All incident reports will be completed in the
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the CMS and will be completed and submitted to
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. the duty sergeant for approval prior to the
end of the shift.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN PCSOCDPM 1-6 Press Release
PCSOCDPM 1-7 Release of Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the BSCC staff reviewed the Community
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other Relations and Public Information Plan Policy
government agencies, and to the news media. The and verified that the sections listed below (1-
public and incarcerated persons shall have available for 19) regarding the operations and policies of
review the following material: the facility are addressed.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Detention Facilities is accessible on the
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. agency website or by request.
☒ ☐ ☐
During the onsite physical plant inspection,
BSCC interviewed inmates who affirmatively
confirmed their access to Title 15 upon
verbal or written request.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Orientation
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ and Handbook and verified that the below-
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan referenced sections (1-19) are listed.
(2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings
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(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PCSOCDPM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. Inmate In-Custody Death Review:
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and The corrections commander will hold an In-
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of Custody Death Review with the medical
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team ☒ ☐ ☐ provider and the Placer County Health
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or Department within 30 days of the death.
designee, the health administrator, the responsible The Inmate In-Custody Death Review
physician and other health care and supervision staff provides a due diligence review of the
who are relevant to the incident. operational practices, policies and
procedures related to the person’s detention
and the discovery of the death.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the In addition to the formal Inmate In-Custody
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Death Review, an administrative review shall
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to occur to evaluate pertinent issues,
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study. operational practices, and corrections
policies and procedures for possible revision
to policy.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
☐ ☐ ☒
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, Classification Evaluation:
or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign Each inmate is evaluated to determine the
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities appropriate level of custody for access to
according to the categories of gender identity, age, programs and activities.
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Each inmate is interviewed, and an
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or assessment is completed to include the
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate’s personal perception or concern for
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such their risk and safety while in custody.
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
extent possible within the limits of the available number A comprehensive classification assessment
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. occurs at the main jail after booking, and,
prior to housing.
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.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Classification Team:
establish and implement a classification system which
will include the use of classification officers or a A team of professionally trained employees
classification committee in order to properly assign is responsible for the placement and
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation classification status of incarcerated persons
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall held in the Placer County Jail.
include the use of as much information as is available
about and from the incarcerated person and shall
☒ ☐ ☐
Classification decisions may be appealed to
provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated the facility commander.
person to the facility administrator or designee. Each
person may request a review of their classification plan All inmates are classified in a manner to
no more often than 30 days from their last review. provides access to programming and
activities in the least restrictive housing
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
possible.
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, In determining classification status,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis classification staff solicit input from the
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety incarcerated person during the initial
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ interview process and during a classification
would present management or security problems. A review as to their views or perceptions of
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall victimization or safety.
be given serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PCSOCDPM 3-2 Medical Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-2 Communicable
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Diseases/Inmate Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PCSOCDPM 7-3 Communicable Diseases
procedures specifying those symptoms that require Protocols
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed. The Communicable Diseases Policy is an
effective program that focuses on the
identification, education, immunization,
☒ ☐ ☐ prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical
isolation (when indicated), treatment, follow-
up, and proper reporting to local, state, and
federal agencies of communicable diseases.
The agency’s Communicable Diseases
Policy was reviewed and was found to be
comprehensive, including all elements for
identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating,
reporting, and follow-up care for pandemic-
related diseases.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be The agency screens all incoming arrestees
made of the person being booked as to whether the at the time of intake at booking. Medical
person has or has had any communicable diseases, staff is on duty and available 24 hours per
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of day. The medical staff was interviewed
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or during the onsite physical plant inspection.
other special medical problem identified by the health Medical staff advised that all inmates are
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ screened for communicable or pandemic-
screening from. type diseases at the time of intake and are
triaged for symptoms prior to housing outside
of intake. Inmates are also offered and
encouraged to accept ongoing testing and
vaccination for communicable diseases while
in custody and at the time of release.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PCSOCDPM 3-2 Medical Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disabled / Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated All incoming arrestees are screened at the
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of ☒ ☐ ☐ main jail at the time of intake in the booking.
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. If someone is thought to be struggling with a
mental disorder or a behavioral crisis while in
housing, they are referred to mental health
personnel for further screening, assessment,
and intervention.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Mental health staff are onsite and are
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be available 24 hours per day, seven days per
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ week.
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 Please see above.
be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
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Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PCSOCDPM 3-2 Medical Screening
safety of the person in crisis or others. PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled / Mentally Disordered Inmates
PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
When separation is necessary, the inmate is
transported to the main jail where a mental
health opinion is solicited for appropriate
housing and intervention.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PCSOCDPM 3-10 Administrative
Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Administrative separation is the physical
administrative separation of incarcerated people. separation of an inmate who is prone to
escape or assault staff or other inmates, or
☒ ☐ ☐ one who is mentally deficient, or in need of
medical isolation or infirmary status.
There are no Administrative Separation cells
located in this facility. Those requiring
separation are generally transported to the
main jail.
Policies and procedures must include: Administrative separation shall consist of
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate separate and secure housing but shall not
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of involve any other deprivation of privileges
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☐ ☐ ☒ protecting inmates and staff.
staff.
During the physical plant inspection, BSCC
staff verified that there are no Administrative
Separation cells located in this facility.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect When placed into Administrative Separation,
an incarcerated person’s health. a medical/mental health evaluation is
completed to ensure no adverse effect on an
☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person’s health.
Administrative separation occurs at the main
jail.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for The safety and security of this facility are
incarcerated people who have: dependent on a classification system that
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or identifies inmates who pose a risk to
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal themselves or to others. Inmates who pose
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects such a risk must be promptly and
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, appropriately segregated from the general
and facility staff. inmate population until such time that they
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is no longer pose a risk. Staff must have the
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or ability to segregate these inmates pending
☐ ☐ ☒
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated further review promptly.
people, and facility staff.
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or Administrative separation occurs at the main
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other jail.
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4)A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
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(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of All classification decisions resulting in
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Administrative Separation are reviewed by
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility commander for proper housing.
staff. Documentation necessitating separation is
entered into the CMS.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Separation of those in custody is closely
evaluation of the need to continue placement in monitored for the continued need for
administrative separation. separation. These reviews are documented
by classification and mental health staff to
ensure that intervention strategies are
developed and are used for determining the
☐ ☐ ☒ least restrictive housing to provide a safe
environment for the incarcerated person as
well as the safety and security of the facility.
On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC verified that there are no
administratively separated inmates held in
this facility.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL PCSOCDPM 3-11 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Safety cells are designated for the housing of
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who physically violent inmates who pose a
display behavior which results in the destruction of danger to themselves or others. These cells
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to are equipped with soft walls and floors,
self or others. variable-intensity security lighting, and
☐ ☐ ☒
cameras. These cells are not used as
medical treatment, and under no
circumstances are safety cells used as a
form of discipline.
There are no safety cells located in this
facility.
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 Under no circumstance are safety cells used
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ as a form of 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.
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(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.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PCSOCDPM 3-12 Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A sobering cell shall only be used for the
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of holding of inmates who are a threat to their
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety ☐ ☐ ☒ own safety or the safety of others due to their
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. state of intoxication.
There are no sobering cells located in this
facility.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as
soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☐ ☐ ☒
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must
☐ ☐ ☒
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every ☐ ☐ ☒
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled/Mentally Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening for developmental disabilities
procedures for the identification and evaluation, occurs at the time of intake at booking.
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with When an arrestee or person incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
developmental disabilities. exhibits symptoms or behaviors consistent
with a developmental disability, they are
referred to medical staff for an assessment
to ensure that housing is appropriate, and
accommodations are met when necessary.
A person known to have a developmental
disability would not be housed in this facility.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
Restraints shall be used only to prevent self-
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
injury, injury to others, or property damage.
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
Restraints may also be applied according to
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
inmate classification, such as maximum
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles,
inmate while he/she is being moved outside
or other restraint devices when used to restrain
the cell or housing unit.
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
☒ ☐ ☐
manager may delegate authority to place an
In practice, Medical/mental health staff are
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
onsite during each placement into restraint
care staff.
devices other than mechanical restraints.
On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation equipment throughout the
facility.
Restraint devices other than mechanical
restraints are not used in this facility.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in On the day of the physical plant inspection,
immediate medical/mental health referral; BSCC staff observed cardiopulmonary
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation resuscitation equipment throughout the
equipment; facility.
(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 BSCC reviewed all policies related to the use
following requirements: of restraint devices and verified that the
☐ ☐ ☒ below-listed sections (1-11) are addressed in
the policy, however, restraint devices are not
used in this facility.
(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.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☐ ☐ ☒
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☐ ☐ ☒
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(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 PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCSOCDPM 9-13 Pregnant Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant The use of the restraint chair on an inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
people. known to be pregnant is prohibited.
In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy Known or suspected pregnant women will
shall include reference to the following: not be placed in the restraint chair.
Restraint devices are not used in this facility.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or In no event will an inmate who is known to
in recovery after delivery or termination of the be pregnant be restrained by the use of leg
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints/ irons, waist restraints/chains, or
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. handcuffs behind the body.
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(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
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.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy,
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated the standards and policies governing
pregnant people. pregnant inmates, including, but not limited
to, the provisions of this chapter, the relevant
☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and the correctional facility
policies.
BSCC observed postings both in housing
areas and in the Inmate Orientation
Handbook.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE PCSOCDPM 3-13 Blood Draws
PCSOCDPM 3-24 DNA Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force Reasonable force may be used to obtain
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or blood samples from arrestees who do not
palm print impressions from individuals who are required wish to voluntarily provide samples.
☐ ☐ ☒
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions Involuntary blood draws shall not be taken
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse from suspects without a search warrant.
following written or oral request.
In practice, a forced blood draw would be
completed at the Placer County Hospital.
All volunteer DNA collection of samples
occurs at the main jail.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
☐ ☐ ☒
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
☐ ☐ ☒
information that reflects the fact that the offender was
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
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(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☐ ☐ ☒
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding,
the tape shall be retained administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Inmates are allowed to participate in a
education program for incarcerated persons. variety of educational programs and course
study for GED and High School Diploma
☒ ☐ ☐
programs. The Placer School for Adults is
an agency provider for inmate education.
BSCC staff interviewed inmates on the day
of the physical plant inspection and verified
that a broad menu of inmate education is
accessible to all inmates.
When such services are not made available by the Placer School for Adults.
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Education staff is assigned to the facility to
established. Modified academic or vocational facilitate programming for all inmates.
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
1062 VISITING PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-15 Inmate Visits
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures, which include the Each inmate is allowed a minimum of two
following requirements: one-half-hour in-person visits per week.
Remote video visitation is unlimited.
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility
☒ ☐ ☐
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting BSCC staff verified that the visiting schedule
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made ☒ ☐ ☐ is posted in the public lobby of the jail.
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Any inmate or visitor failing to comply with
operational or safety and security concern exists. All the General Visiting Rules are subject to
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ their visit being canceled. A sergeant’s
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled approval is required for the cancelation of a
visits and document such review. visit.
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(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Minor children under 18 years of age may
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ visit when accompanied by a responsible
children of the incarcerated person. adult.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Remote and onsite video visitation is
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the available.
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors There is no charge for onsite visitation.
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; In-person with a barrier.
In-person video.
Remote video.
Visitation hours; Sunday-Saturday 0900-2000 hrs.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Each inmate is allowed a minimum of two
one-half-hour in-person visits per week.
Remote video visitation is unlimited.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visiting violations.
Medical.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: The volume of inmate mail that an inmate
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ may send or receive is not restricted absent
incarcerated person may send or receive; a health, safety, or security issue.
The agency allows both handwritten mail and
electronic email correspondence.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be All inmate mail is scanned for specific words
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility or phrases and contraband. Inmate mail is
☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee approves; only read when a valid security issue exists
and only with authorization from a sergeant.
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s All inmates may correspond, confidentially,
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any with the state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and member of the State Bar or holder of public
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ office, and the Board of State and
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail Community Corrections.
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
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(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, Inmates may correspond confidentially with
confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility manager of the jail.
administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Those inmates who are without funds shall
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes be permitted at least four postage paid
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit envelopes and eight sheets of paper each
correspondence with family members and friends but week to permit correspondence with family
without limitation on the number of postage paid members and friends but without limitation
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to on the number of postage paid envelopes
the courts. ☒ ☐ ☐ and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
BSCC staff verified that this is occurring by
visually observing the issued letter-writing
materials issued on the day of the physical
plant inspection.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-17 Inmate Law Library
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Service
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and PCSOCDPM 6-18 Inmate Library Service
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
determined by the facility administrator. The library Inmates have access to library services
service shall include access to the following resources ☒ ☐ ☐ including law library upon request.
via paper documents or through electronic media and
include current information on community services and Pro-Per inmates have access to the law
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference library five days per week.
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or
provided through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for a Inmates are provided with access to outdoor
minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over exercise for a minimum of one hour per day.
a period of seven days to include: Inmates are provided with access to
recreation and programming in three-hour
☒ ☐ ☐
increments seven days per week.
BSCC staff interviewed inmates during the
onsite physical plant inspection and verified
that a minimum of 10 hours of out-of-cell
time is provided to inmates seven days per
week.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
AND WRITINGS PCSOCDPM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility Inmates may receive books from any
shall develop written policies and procedures which will publisher, commercial or non-profit
permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and distributor of printed materials, or online book
read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing store. Books, newspapers, and periodicals
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal ☒ ☐ ☐ are also accessible by request through the
Service. The facility administrator shall develop and inmate library.
implement a written plan to make available a current
newspaper or other like source, including a non-English
language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to
interested people.
Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of
a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on In the event that a publication is disapproved
any legitimate penological interest; due to the direct penological interest of the
jail, jail personnel will provide written notice
☒ ☐ ☐ and an administrative review to the publisher
or refusal of delivery of any publication,
correspondence, or document sent from a
publisher to an inmate housed in the jail.
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Sexually explicit publications or publications
mail containing information concerning where, how, featuring nudity will not be allowed.
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and
any matter of a character tending to incite murder, The facility administrator may exclude
arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of obscene publications or writings and mail
violence; any matter of a character tending to incite containing information concerning where,
☒ ☐ ☐
crimes against children; any matter concerning how or from whom such matter may be
unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the obtained, and any matter of character
manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent
explosives; or any other unlawful activity; racism, or any other form of violence, and
any matter concerning unlawful gambling or
an unlawful lottery.
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages All non-legal mail will be scanned for
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and contraband.
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, There is no restriction on the volume of
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one that an inmate may possess absent a health
time. or safety issue.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-19 Inmate Telephone
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Access
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls Inmates have access to telephones in all
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. living areas at their own expense.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall Calls must be collect, debit, or from a
☒ ☐ ☐
be provided access to the appropriate vendor-supported pre-pay account.
telecommunication device which will facilitate
communication. Such devices may include but are not TTD telephones for the impaired are
limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party available upon request. Purple phone
communications assistance. An individual’s access to communication systems are available to
telephone communications shall not be withdrawn hearing-impaired inmates.
unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and
security of the facility.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
The facility administrator shall develop written policies PCSOCDPM 6-5 Inmate Access to
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Counsel
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of: Access to courts shall be afforded to all
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates by means of providing written or
verbal communications between the inmate
and the court via professional visits, mail, or
telephone.
Confidential interview rooms are available at
the jail.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Confidential correspondence between
regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and courts or legal counsel is
unlimited.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential interview rooms are available at
☒ ☐ ☐
the jail.
1069 ORIENTATION PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
Information and Rules for Inmates
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility (Available in English and Spanish)
administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the implementation of a program for Inmate Rulebook is available on kiosks and
people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient in hard copy.
them at the time of placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
and may be supplemented with video orientation.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible
orientation information to each person, including those
☒ ☐ ☐
with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited
English proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not BSCC staff reviewed the agency Inmate
be limited to, the following: Orientation and verified that the following
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage elements are included in each form of inmate
rules; orientation.
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method of
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and,
(10) availability of personal care items and
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
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1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures which The agency provides a wide variety of social
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private and educational programs for inmates.
agencies for individual or family social service programs ☒ ☐ ☐ Many of them link social services,
for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize community-based organizations, community
the services and resources available in the community education, public health, Medi-Cal, and
and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual veteran’s services for transition to the
service delivery. community.
The range and source of such services shall be at the These services are provided by the agency
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: and are augmented with services provided
(a) risk and needs assessments; by outside community-based providers.
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling;
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-20 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
All eligible inmates have the opportunity to
written policies and procedures whereby the county
vote during elections, pursuant to election
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in
statutes.
local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election ☒ ☐ ☐
codes.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates
during the physical plant inspection, inmates
that were interviewed stated that they are
aware of voting and voter registration
accessibility.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-7 Religious Services
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide In-person religious providers provide
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious programming. Written religious
religious services, practices, and counseling on a materials are available upon request.
voluntary basis. ☒ ☐ ☐ Religious diets are provided, and religious
articles used for religious practices are
available.
On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed religious articles such
as prayer rugs located in inmate cells.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
20 grievances and found them to be
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
responded to appropriately and within the
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
timelines required in policy.
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical
care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting
the day of the physical plant inspection and
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
each inmate advised that they were aware of
Such policies and procedures shall include:
how to access, complete, submit, and appeal
a grievance.
In practice, most grievances are handled
informally at this facility.
(1) a grievance form; Electronic grievances and paper grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
are available.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions appear on the grievance form.
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of Anonymous grievances are processed and
anonymous grievances; ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded for audit and investigation when
necessary.
south(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Staff will informally resolve grievances when
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level; appropriate.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; All grievance responses are appealable to
☒ ☐ ☐
the duty sergeant.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Grievances are not denied.
☒ ☐ ☐
level of review which acts on the grievance;
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response All grievances are responded to within 10
within a reasonable time limit which shall not ☒ ☐ ☐ days of submittal.
exceed a period of 15 calendar days;
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Grievances related to medical, food service,
within the facility; and vendor providers will be routed to the
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate party for a level 1 response that
is reviewed by the sergeant.
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, A copy of the grievance, response, appeal,
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ and all related documents are provided to
incarcerated person; and, the inmate.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Grievances are audited routinely by the
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ facility commander.
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: Of the sampling of grievances reviewed,
The facility may establish written policy and procedure there were no instances noticed of an inmate
☒ ☐
to control the submission of an excessive number of abusing the grievance system.
grievances.
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1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility of Conduct
administrator shall establish written rules and
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated This policy establishes a standardized
persons. discipline schedule as a guideline for
imposing discipline for jail rule violations.
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
20 formal discipline reports. The reports
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
were found to be appropriate, containing all
☒ ☐ ☐
information required in the agency policy and
in this regulation.
Inmates were interviewed during the onsite
physical plant inspection and advised that
when formal discipline occurs, they were
notified, able to appear and make
statements, call on witnesses, and appeal
the decision if they were in opposition to the
proposed sanction from the hearing officer.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated BSCC staff verified through visual
simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in observation during the onsite physical plant
housing units and the booking area or issued to each inspection that rules are posted and issued
☒ ☐ ☐
person upon booking. to each inmate entering housing from
booking. In addition, rules and disciplinary
actions are accessible on the kiosks.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are Materials for inmate orientation including
unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, discipline are available in multiple languages.
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Staff for interpreting are available for those
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an who are unable to read, or those who have
understandable form regarding jail rules and literacy disabilities.
disciplinary procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PERSONS PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
of Conduct
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates who are charged with a severe or
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the major rule violation are returned to the main
following elements: jail pending their disciplinary hearing. This
does not necessarily include separated
housing.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of Inmates committing minor rule violations or
non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules, those with a lack of behavioral or disciplinary
staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such history can be corrected informally with
☒ ☐ ☐
as access to television, telephones, commissary, or temporary loss of privileges.
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is
written documentation and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules The agency uses a matrix of Standardized
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or Discipline for major offenses.
repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be The matrix was reviewed by BSCC staff and
reported in writing by the staff member observing the ☒ ☐ ☐ includes the below-referenced sanctions,
act and submitted to the disciplinary officer. The sections 1-3.
consequences of such violations may include, but are
not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐
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2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary When an inmate violates a rule, a
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to disciplinary report is written, and a sergeant
impose such consequences. ☒ ☐ ☐ will review it to start the discipline process
including investigation and imposition of
sanctions.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they A sergeant reviews all discipline decisions.
☒ ☐ ☐
are involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person All inmates charged with a violation will be
shall be acted on with the following provisions and made aware of the rules of conduct related
within specified timeframes: to maintaining facility safety, security, and
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice order, as well as clearly defined penalties for
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the ☒ ☐ ☐ rule violations.
incarcerated person.
Inmates who are charged with a severe or
major rule violation are returned to the main
jail pending their disciplinary hearing.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Formal discipline occurs at the main jail.
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 Formal discipline occurs at the main jail.
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 Formal discipline occurs at the main jail.
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☐ ☐ ☒
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary All disciplinary hearing dispositions are
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and reviewed by the facility manager prior to the
☐ ☐ ☒
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility imposition of sanctions.
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a Formal discipline occurs at the main jail.
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 All disciplinary decisions are appealable to
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action. the facility manager.
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(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility Inmates who are accused of a severe rule
administrator from administratively separating any violation may be administratively separated if
incarcerated person from the general population or there is a threat to safety or security. The
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical pre-hearing separation must be approved by
☒ ☐ ☐
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of a sergeant.
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 Formal discipline occurs at the main jail.
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☐ ☐ ☒
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer of Conduct
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule PCSOCDPM 5-9 Standardized Discipline
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a Schedule
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the The matrix of Standardized Discipline used
following: for determining rule violation sanctions was
(a) Loss of privileges. reviewed and contains informal severity to
(b) Extra work detail. include loss of privileges, extra work detail,
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. short-term loss of privileges including
(d) Removal from work details. ☒ ☐ ☐ confinement to a cell for less than 24 hours,
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal removal from work detail, forfeiture of good
Code Section 4019. time/work time credit or temporary
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal separation.
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
20 discipline reports to verify compliance
with this regulation. Informal loss of
privileges, extra work detail short time room
confinement occur for minor acts of
nonconformance to rules. Formal discipline
occurs at the main jail.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly of Conduct
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary PCSOCDPM 5-9 Standardized Discipline
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Schedule
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. The U.S. and State Constitutions expressly
☒ ☐ ☐ prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment.
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: Additionally, there shall be the following
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an limitations as listed below, sections (a-g)
option of last resort and as a response to the most BSCC staff reviewed documentation and
serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time interviewed multiple inmates on the day of
possible, and with the least restrictive conditions the onsite physical plant inspection to verify
possible. the below-referenced limitations on
disciplinary actions.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status Disciplinary separation occurs at the main
for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by jail.
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.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall BSCC staff inspected all cells and housing
have the minimum furnishings and space specified areas throughout the facility. All living areas
in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants are equipped with furnishings and fixtures
shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in that conform to the requirements listed in
Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall Title 24.
not be deprived of them through any portion of the
☐ ☐ ☒
day except that those incarcerated persons who Disciplinary separation occurs at the main
engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing jail.
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 Disciplinary separation occurs at the main
or medical staff determine that an individual has jail.
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 No inmate shall be allowed to exercise the
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other inmate or
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ group of inmates.
or group of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, PCSOCDPM 3-11 Safety Cell
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary purposes. There are no safety cells located in this
facility.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level disciplinary hearing packets and personal
☒ ☐ ☐
of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of hygiene implements were not withheld as a
these regulations. form of a disciplinary sanction.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
measure. disciplinary hearing packets and the
☒ ☐ ☐
withholding of food was not used as a form
of a disciplinary sanction.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
except in cases where the incarcerated person has disciplinary hearing packets and the
violated correspondence regulations, in which case withholding of correspondence privileges
☒ ☐ ☐
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than absent a correspondence violation, was not
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility used as a form of a disciplinary sanction.
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel In no case was access to courts or counsel
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. imposed as a disciplinary sanction.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
☒ ☐ ☐
the day of the physical plant inspection and
verified that there were no instances of
access to courts or counsel being withheld
for disciplinary purposes.
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1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is of Conduct
kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore.
This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of All disciplinary records are entered into and
rule violation reports and report of the disposition of are stored in the agency jail management
☒ ☐ ☐
each. system. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of
20 disciplinary records that were extracted
from this system during this inspection cycle.
All records reviewed contained the original
report, hearing report, and disposition to
include imposed sanctions and appeals.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE PCSOCDPM 7-2 Communicable Diseases
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING and Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-3 Communicable Disease
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Protocols
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall PCSOCDPM 7-8 Medical Transfer
develop a written plan to address the identification, Summary
treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The The Communicable Disease Policy was
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, developed and is updated in collaboration
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a with the county public health authority and
medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during the health care provider. The policy
incarceration and coordination with public health
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by BSCCS staff was found to follow
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The the standards set by the Centers for
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of Disease.
communicable diseases which threaten the health of
incarcerated people and staff.
The policy is comprehensive and contains
the identification of symptoms, education,
immunization, prevention, surveillance,
diagnosis, medical isolation, treatment,
follow-up, and proper reporting to local,
state, and federal agencies of communicable
diseases.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Please see above.
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and
the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures in conformance with applicable state
and federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
☒ ☐ ☐
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons and custody staff;
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior,
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
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(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated
person that address the limits of confidentiality; ☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL PCSOCDPM 7-1 Sick Call Procedures
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health This policy outlines procedures for submitting
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, Medical Request Forms for the orderly
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons movement of inmates to and from the
or provision made that any incarcerated person medical unit for the purpose of inmate sick
requesting medical/mental health attention be given calls.
such attention.
BSCC staff interviewed a health care
☒ ☐ ☐
provider and multiple inmates on the day of
the physical plant inspection to verify that
after submitting a request for sick call,
inmates are generally seen within 2-3 days
for a non-emergency.
Health care staff stated that in most cases
sick call occurs within 48 hours of receiving
the sick call request for a non-emergency.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING PCSOCDPM 8-1 Meal Service
PCSOCDPM 8-2 Special Diets
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall This policy outlines procedures for inmate
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least food service including, mealtimes and
one of these meals shall include hot food. allotted time for consumption, meal counts,
Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated distribution of food, locations of service, and
persons if more than 14 hours pass between evening meal plans.
and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food
must be served to people on medical diets in less than BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates and
☒ ☐ ☐
the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the verified that meals are served three times
responsible physician. per day (each 24 hours), a minimum of one
meal is hot, and special diets are served as
directed by the health care provider.
Inmates that are transported to outside
appointments including court, are provided
with a meal during their appointment, or are
provided with a meal upon their return to the
jail.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the All inmates will be provided with no less than
actual consumption of each meal except for those on 15 minutes to consume their meals.
☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets where the responsible physician has
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Inmates that are transported to outside
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall appointments including court, are provided
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and ☒ ☐ ☐ with a meal during their appointment, or are
on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed provided with a meal upon their return to the
meal. jail.
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1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING PCSOCDPM 4-2 Clothing / Linen
PCSOCDPM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but This policy establishes procedures for
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV issuing clean, properly fitted, and climatically
facilities shall include, but not be limited to: suitable clothing and linen to all inmates.
(a) Clean socks and footwear; A standard set of linen will be issued to the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate upon completion of the booking
process and prior to housing.
Transgender, Gender Variant, and Non-
Binary (TGN) inmates will receive
undergarments to match their gender identity
if requested.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, Two standard uniform shirts and pants.
☒ ☐ ☐
One sweatshirt.
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and Three pairs of boxer shorts and three T-
☒ ☐ ☐
shirts.
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ Three bras and five pairs of panties.
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear Alternant or personal clothing/footwear items
may be substituted for the institutional undergarments may be issued if found necessary by the
and footwear specified in this regulation. This option health care provider or if a work assignment
☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary warrants special clothing or footwear.
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and Clean, properly fitted, and climatically
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily suitable clothing and linen are issued to all
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, inmates.
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains.
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type A standard set of linen will be issued to the
more compatible with their gender identity and gender inmate upon completion of the booking
☒ ☐ ☐
expression. process and prior to housing.
Transgender, Gender Variant, and Non-
Binary (TGN) inmates will receive
undergarments to match their gender identity
if requested.
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1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL PCSOCDPM 4-9 Vermin Control/Inmate
CLOTHING Property
PCSOCDPM 3-1 Intake Booking Inmate
There shall be written policies and procedures Property
developed by the facility administrator to control PCSOCDPM 3-3 Inmate Property
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all
incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested To prevent the spread of vermin in the facility
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a from the storage of inmate property, all such
closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread ☒ ☐ ☐ infested or dirty property shall be cleaned,
of vermin. disinfected, and stored in a closed container
to eradicate the spread of vermin.
BSCC staff inspected the inmate property
storage room at the main jail on the day of
the physical plant inspection to visually verify
that inmate property is stored in individual
sealed property bags.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS PCSOCDPM 3-5 Personal Care Items
There shall be written policies and procedures Personal care items are given to every
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of inmate upon housing. Additional hygiene
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person items may be issued or purchased through a
shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, commissary.
and tampons as requested with no maximum
allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who BSCC staff visually inventoried the personal
is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items that are provided upon housing
☒ ☐ ☐
care items, because of either indigency or the absence and verified that the below items (sections a-
of a canteen, shall be issued: e) are contained in the kit provided to each
inmate.
During the physical plant inspection, BSCC
staff interviewed female inmates and verified
that feminine hygiene products are readily
available in toileting areas and additionally,
are issued upon request.
(a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐ One toothbrush.
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ One tube of toothpaste.
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ One bar of soap or one packet of body wash.
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ One comb.
(e) Shaving implements. Razors or shavers are available in housing
☒ ☐ ☐ units. Barbicide or razor cleaning solution is
provided as needed or upon request.
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Please see above.
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
shall not be required to share any personal care items
listed in items “a” through “d.”
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Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Please see above.
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
☒ ☐ ☐
between individual uses by the method prescribed by
the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in
Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California
Code of Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING PCSOCDPM 4-8 Showers
There shall be written policies and procedures All inmates are provided with access to
developed by the facility administrator for showering every other day at a minimum or
☒ ☐ ☐
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be more often as allowed.
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a
housing unit and at least every other day or more often
if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be BSCC staff interviewed male and female
prohibited from showering at least every other day inmates on the day of the physical plant
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is inspection and verified that in most cases,
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager showers are available throughout the day,
☒ ☐ ☐
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be every day. For special housing areas,
documented. showers often occur daily, however, at a
minimum, showers are offered every other
day.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES PCSOCDPM Inmate Hare Care 4-4
(a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ Hair car stations were observed by BSCC
staff in each housing area. In each area for
hair care, Barbicide solution was present.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
☒ ☐ ☐
least once a month. The facility administrator may
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE PCSOCDPM 4-1 Clothing/Linen Issue
PCSOCDPM 4-2 Clothing/Linen Exchange
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and
linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living A standard set of linen will be issued to
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, inmates upon the completion of the booking
but not be limited to: process and prior to housing.
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; One mattress cover and one mattress sheet.
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, Two towels.
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic One blanket.
conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), Linen is provided upon housing.
and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of Sleep bags are not used. Mattress covers
one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒ and sheets are issued.
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PCSOCDPM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PCSOCDPM 4-7 Issuance of Cleaning
Supplies
The facility administrator shall develop written policies PCSOCDPM 10-11 Facility Security
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Inspections
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule Policies contain procedures for the
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and scheduling of maintenance, inspection, and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work reporting for facility cleanliness, sanitation,
practices which may be found. and safety. All inspection reports are
completed and are reviewed by the facility
manager.
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Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2,
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the
health authority.
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Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility.
If yes, the following sections, including those
summarized in Title 15, Article 8, apply (Minors in
☐ ☒ ☐
Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1.
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in ☒ ☐ ☐
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
Note: Reference WIC § 208.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as
defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and
adults confined in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed
approaches in protecting minors from contact.
☐ ☐ ☒
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.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting
information regarding minors who present a risk or
hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒
the separation of such minors to the extent possible
within the limits of the facility.
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(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical,
mental health, or developmental disability treatment.
☐ ☐ ☒
Written procedures shall be established by the
responsible health administrator in cooperation with the
facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from
adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact
☐ ☐ ☒
with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the
Welfare and Institutions Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☐ ☐ ☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☐ ☐ ☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☐ ☐ ☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
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(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
☐ ☐ ☒
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407.
Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
☐ ☐ ☒
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
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(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☐ ☐ ☒
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
a pregnant minor during a medical emergency,
☐ ☐ ☒
labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or
termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒
standards and policies governing pregnant minors.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3809
FACILITY: Placer County Sheriff’s Office Minimum Security Facility TYPE: II RC:120
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/25/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Dormitory
MS1 Dorm 2008 0 60 60 60 5632 sq. ft. 3 3 6 8 3
MS2 Dorm 2008 0 60 60 60 5632 sq. ft. 3 3 6 8 3
Recreation Yard is 576 sq. ft.
*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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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 3809
FACILITY NAME: South Placer Minimum Security FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☒ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/25/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING There is no reception or booking area in this
facility. Booking occurs at the main jail.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
☐ ☐ ☒
the following space and equipment:
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.2.
3.A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☐ ☐ ☒
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
☐ ☐ ☒
the facility.
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
☐ ☐ ☒
space for inmate valuables.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR There are no temporary holding cells located
ROOM in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2.Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☐ ☐ ☒
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☐ ☐ ☒
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☐ ☐ ☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6.Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☐ ☐ ☒
and
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7.When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR There are no temporary staging cells located
ROOM in this facility.
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
☐ ☐ ☒
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2.Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒
3.Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☐ ☐ ☒
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5.Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☐ ☐ ☒
required in Section 1231.3.
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☐ ☐ ☒
as specified in Section 1231.3.
8.Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL The sobering cell has been decommissioned.
A sobering cell shall: ☐ ☐ ☒
1.Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2.Be limited to eight inmates; ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☐ ☐ ☒
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☐ ☐ ☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☐ ☐ ☒
to the user;
6.Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☐ ☐ ☒
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.3; and,
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
☐ ☐ ☒
of the facility.
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL There is no safety cell located in this facility.
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☐ ☐ ☒
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
☐ ☐ ☒
the controls for which must be located outside of
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ ☒
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
☐ ☐ ☒
inmate occupant, control of which is located
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
☐ ☐ ☒
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☐ ☐ ☒
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☐ ☐ ☒
inaccessible to the inmate occupant.
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS There are no single occupancy cells located
in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Single-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☐ ☐ ☒
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☐ ☐ ☒
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☐ ☐ ☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☐ ☐ ☒
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS There are no double occupancy cells located
in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
Double-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2.Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☐ ☐ ☒
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☐ ☐ ☒
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☐ ☐ ☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☐ ☐ ☒
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES There are two dormitories located in this
facility.
Dormitories shall:
1.Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2.Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
☒ ☐ ☐
fewer than four inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ ☐ ☐
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS Each dormitory contains a dayroom.
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1.Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2.Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum number of inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3; and
5.Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
☒ ☐ ☐
a single occupancy cell used for administrative
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA Each dormitory has an adjacent exercise
area.
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒ ☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
☒ ☐ ☐
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
☒ ☐ ☐
or access to community recreation facilities.
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
☒ ☐ ☐
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
☒ ☐ ☐
provides on-site health care. The examination room
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
☒ ☐ ☐
for privacy of the inmates;
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐
running water
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1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING There is no medical care housing located in
this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
There shall be some means to provide medical care
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
☐ ☐ ☒
medical instruments and must be located within the
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☐ ☐ ☒
consultation with the health authority.
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
☐ ☐ ☒
single occupancy cells.
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☐ ☐ ☒
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
☒ ☐ ☐
stock for such inmate canteen items.
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒ ☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒ ☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE Each dormitory contains access to in-person
and video visitation.
☒ ☐ ☐
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring was tested and is operable.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES Laundry facilities are located at the main jail.
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
☐ ☐ ☒
washing and drying personal clothing by machines,
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
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1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS There is one confidential interview room
located in this facility.
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
☒ ☐ ☐
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
both female and male inmates; and
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS There are no single or double occupancy
cells located in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas.
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
☐ ☐ ☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☐ ☐ ☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS There are no single or double occupancy
cells located in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
1. Wash basins must be provided in single
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates of 1:16.
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5.In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
☐ ☐ ☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6.Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
or tempered water.
7.Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒ ☐ ☐
staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒ ☐ ☐
mm)between bed pans.
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒ ☐ ☐
securely fastened to the floor or the wall.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
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Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING There are no sobering cells located in this
facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☐ ☐ ☒
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
☐ ☐ ☒
Marshal.
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☐ ☐ ☒
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☐ ☐ ☒
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☐ ☐ ☒
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☐ ☐ ☒
tearing or ripping; and
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☐ ☐ ☒
tearing or ripping.
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
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1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
☒ ☐ ☐
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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TYPE I FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3820
FACILITY NAME: Tahoe City Jail FACILITY TYPE: I
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Michael Beggs
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/27/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
division found the agency in compliance with applicable
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 2022-2023 compliance monitoring
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall cycle.
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the
date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy
Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections
Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type
I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required
to complete either the STC management course (as described in
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within
one year from date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified
in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL PCSOCDPM 1-2 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The Organization Chart, staffing rosters, and
☒
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☐ ☐ documentation pertaining to the daily
and operation of the programs and activities required by operation of the jail were reviewed to verify
these regulations. that there is sufficient staffing.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at There is a deputy stationed onsite when a
least one employee on duty at all times in a local person is in custody.
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
☒
detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☐ ☐
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒
☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females.
☒
☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator plan to verify that there is a sufficient number
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the of personnel for the daily operation of this
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a jail.
☒
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PCSOCDPM 2-14 Floor Officers
PCSOCDPM 9-7 Inmate Cell/Safety
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: Safety checks are conducted at least hourly
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being in random intervals through direct visual
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly observation of inmates with no more than a
through direct visual observation of all people held and 60-minute lapse between safety checks.
housed in the facility. All safety checks are logged on the Safety
Check Log at each officer station and all
safety checks are reviewed by the shift
☒ supervisor for review at the conclusion of
☐ ☐
each shift.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 24-
hour periods of safety checks from varying
days that reflected that safety checks are
being conducted and are documented within
the required timeframes.
Typically, inmates are only held during
daytime, business hours prior to being
released or transported to the jail.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse
☒
between safety checks. ☐ ☐
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, There is no sobering or safety cell located in
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in this facility. Restraints other than
☐ ☒
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ mechanical restraints are not used in this
regulations. facility.
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(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied
☒
intervals. ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒
☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒
☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff
☒
who completed the safety check(s). ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒
☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PCSOCDPM 1-14 Personnel Training
PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response &
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Evacuation Procedures
☒
least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☐ ☐
training standards established by the Board for general All personnel are trained in fire and life
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒
☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 PCSOCDPM 1-19 Review of Policies
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a The Policy and Procedures Manual shall
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The address all applicable Title 15 and Title 24
policy and procedures manual shall address all regulations and shall be comprehensively
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum of every
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. This policy is provided and is
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all accessible to all personnel in hard copy,
employees. electronically, and is accessible on the
agency website.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
☒ BSCC staff reviewed the system-wide
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) ☐ ☐
agency policy and found it to be
do not apply and have been deleted.
comprehensive, containing all elements
listed in the California Title 15, and Title 24
Regulations.
Although the agency requires a
comprehensive review every two years, in
practice, policy review is ongoing and occurs
more frequently than every two years. The
most recent documented comprehensive
review was completed in May of 2023.
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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(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III PCSOCDPM 1-1 Chain of Command
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following: BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing
☒
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☐ ☐ plan that included a flow chart listing
communications. command staff, assignment, and assigned
personnel by name.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PCSOCDPM 1-20 Observations and
administrator/manager. Facility Inspection Reports
The Operations Sergeant and Facility
Services Officer are responsible for
☒ inspections and reviews of the facility to
☐ ☐
ensure that facility maintenance completes
assigned or needed repairs to the jail facility.
In practice, the facility manager is on duty
Monday-Friday and inspects this facility on
each day that the facility is in operation.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke The agency policy defines a Use of Force
holds. Matrix that includes de-escalation and Crisis
Intervention techniques. The use of a
Carotid restraint or chokehold is not a trained
or used technique used in the Use of Force
☒ response, or Matrix.
☐ ☐
Officers are not authorized to use techniques
or transport methods that involve the risk of
positional asphyxia.
There were no instances of force being used
in this facility during this inspection cycle.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Restraint devices other than mechanical
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ restraints are not used in this facility.
☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PCSOCDPM 2-11 Booking/Intake
received persons for release. Screening
☒ All newly received persons are screened for
☐ ☐
release prior to transport to the main jail for
booking.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PCSOCDPM 2-11 Booking/Intake
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, PCSOCDPM 2-14 Floor Officers
contraband control, and key control. PCSOCDPM 9-12 Inmate Formal and
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Informal Headcounts
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒
☐ ☐
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: PCSOCDPM 9-1 Escape
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by PCSOCDPM 9-2 Escape from Transport
section 1032 of these regulations; ☒ PCSOCDPM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 10-1 Emergency Response
PCSOCDPM 10-9 Hostage
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of
☒
hostages; ☐ ☐
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(C) mass arrests; ☒ PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒
☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PCSOCDPM 2-25 Corrections Compliance
and, Officer
☒
☐ ☐ All testing of emergency equipment is
completed on each day that this facility is in
operation. Typically, Monday-Friday.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PCSOCDPM 1-17 Weapons Storage
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒
☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒
☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ Formal classification occurs at the main jail
☐ ☐
after booking. Separation is accomplished in
this facility by using separate cells.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
and sexual harassment. Orders
PREA
☒
☐ ☐ PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Orders
reporting any abuse. PREA
☒
☐ ☐ PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PCSOCDPM 3-16 Inmate Release
☒
incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Orders
limited to, the following: PREA
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Prevention
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Information and Rules for Inmates
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
responsibilities that may have contributed to such harassment incidents anonymously or to any
incidents, staff member they choose. Staff shall
☒ accommodate all inmate requests to report
☐ ☐
allegations of sexual abuse or harassment.
Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in
writing, anonymously, or from third parties
and shall promptly document all verbal
reports.
Posting of the agency policy was visually
observed in the jail lobby and confinement
area by BSCC staff on the day of the
physical plant inspection.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Third-party reporting of abuse instructions
family, community members, and other interested are posted in the public lobby of the jail, are
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ accessible on the agency website, and are
☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be included in the inmate orientation and
publicly posted at the facility. citizens complaint forms.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide All personnel assigned to supervise inmates
prevention program developed by the facility receive initial and annual training for suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health risk identification, prevention, and
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, ☒ intervention.
☐ ☐
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk. BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
The program shall include the following: supervise inmates have received suicide
prevention training and receive updates
during in-service annual training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial All personnel assigned to this facility receive
personnel. ☒ annual suicide prevention training during in-
☐ ☐
service updates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon All arrestees are screened for suicide risk, at
intake and prior to housing assignment. the time of intake and when a concern of
☒ suicide risk exists, the arrestee is
☐ ☐
transported to the hospital or to the main jail
for booking and suicide intervention.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special This jail is used for temporary holding,
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, pending transportation to the main jail for
☐ ☒
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ booking, classification, and housing.
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Arresting officers have direct face-to-face
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, communication with the receiving deputy
☒
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☐ ☐ assigned to this facility.
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
☐ ☒
environment should be considered. ☐ Classification screening and decisions for
initial housing occur at the main jail.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. When a concern of suicide risk exists, the
arrestee is transported to the hospital or to
☐ ☒
☐ the main jail for booking and suicide
intervention.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
procedures.
Intervention and treatment:
The Intervention and treatment shall be
☒ carried out in accordance with mental
☐ ☐
health provider protocols and
standardized procedures.
Any person thought to be a suicide risk is
returned to the main jail for evaluation.
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(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Reporting:
attempts.
Custody staff shall write an incident report on
all suicide attempts or threats of suicide.
☒
☐ ☐ The medical provider shall be notified in
addition to the Board of State and
Community Corrections within one working
day.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Review:
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective All attempted suicides are reviewed by
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the ☒ custody staff along with the medical and
☐ ☐
administrative review. mental health provider. All completed
suicides will follow the Death of an Inmate
Protocol.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Follow-up care, intervention, and housing
decisions are made collaboratively with
☒
☐ ☐ classification, medical, and mental health
personnel.
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Persons are not transported to this facility
from court as determined by the mental health director. ☐ ☒ from court. Those transported to a court
☐
appointment are returned to the jail facility.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response and
Evacuation Procedures
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 The agency fire suppression plan is
fire department to be included as part of the policy and developed and reviewed annually by the
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of agency, the local fire authority, and the
Regulations Section 1029); county Office of Emergency Services.
☒ BSCC staff reviewed the agency Fire
☐ ☐
Suppression Pre-Plan and found it to be
comprehensive. The plan is up to date and
is easily accessible to assigned staff in the
event of a fire emergency.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with PCSOCDPM 10-12 Facility Inspection
two-year retention of the inspection record; Report
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
☒
☐ ☐ prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. All monthly inspections were
completed, documented, and maintained in
the agency CMS.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent Fire Inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ completed by the Placer County Fire
☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; Department on February 15, 2022.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response and
☒
☐ ☐ Evacuation Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated In the event of an evacuation, inmates would
people in the case of fire. ☒ be transported to a Placer County jail facility
☐ ☐
suited for the inmate classification.
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1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING PCSOCDPM 3-19 Booking Files
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics
☒
accounting system which reflects the monthly average ☐ ☐ All inmate demographic information is
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people entered and are stored in the agency CMS.
by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with BSCC staff verified that data for this facility is
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ being provided to the BSCC JPS portal.
☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS PCSOCDPM 3-19 Booking Files
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the All inmate records, reports, and demographic
maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated information are entered and is stored in the
person which shall include, but not be limited to, intake ☒ agency CMS.
☐ ☐
information, personal property receipts, commitment
papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken,
medical orders issued by the responsible physician and
staff response, and non-medical information regarding
disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Orders PREA
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
with which it contracts for the confinement of its Prevention
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
☒
PCSOCDPM 11-9 Inmate In-Custody Files
☐ ☐
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). BSCC staff verified that the policy includes
federal reporting of sexual abuse.
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PCSOCDPM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incident reports will be completed in the
and procedures for the maintenance of written records CMS and will be completed and submitted to
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical the duty sergeant for approval prior to the
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee end of the shift.
☒
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other ☐ ☐
person. BSCC staff reviewed all written incident
reports for this inspection cycle and verified
that they were authored and submitted to a
supervisor for review, prior to the end of shift
on the day that an incident occurred.
Such records shall include the names of the persons Incident reports shall include the date and
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, time of the occurrence, name(s) of
and the date and time of the occurrence. persons(s) involved along with a narrative of
the incident witnessed.
☒
☐ ☐
This was verified by BSCC staff during their
review of the sampling of documented
incident reports.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff All incident reports will be completed in the
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the CMS and will be completed and submitted to
☒
facility manager or designee. ☐ ☐ the duty sergeant for approval prior to the
end of the shift.
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1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN PCSOCDPM 1-6 Press Release
PCSOCDPM 1-7 Release of Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the BSCC staff reviewed the Community
☒
dissemination of information to the public, to other ☐ ☐ Relations and Public Information Plan Policy
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and verified that the sections listed below (1-
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review 19) regarding the operations and policies of
the following material: the facility are addressed.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ Detention Facilities is accessible on the
☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. agency website or by request.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Orientation
people as specified in sections: ☒ and Handbook and verified that the below-
☐ ☐
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan referenced sections (1-19) are listed.
(2) 1061, Education Plan ☒
☐ ☐
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒
☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒
☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒
☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒
☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and
☒
Writings ☐ ☐
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒
☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒
☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒
☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒
☐ ☐
(12) 1071, Voting ☒
☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒
☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒
☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒
☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated
☒
Persons ☐ ☐
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒
☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒
☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒
☐ ☐
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PCSOCDPM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. Inmate In-Custody Death Review:
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and The corrections commander will hold an In-
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of Custody Death Review with the medical
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team ☒ provider and the Placer County Health
☐ ☐
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or Department within 30 days of the death.
designee, the health administrator, the responsible The Inmate In-Custody Death Review
physician and other health care and supervision staff who provides a due diligence review of the
are relevant to the incident. operational practices, policies, and
procedures related to the person’s detention
and the discovery of the death.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the In addition to the formal Inmate In-Custody
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Death Review, an administrative review shall
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to occur to evaluate pertinent issues,
☒
identify issues that require further study. ☐ ☐ operational practices, and corrections
policies and procedures for possible revision
to policy.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
☐ ☒
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney ☐
General under Government Code Section 12525. A
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10
calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth in
these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, Classification Evaluation:
or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign Each inmate is evaluated to determine the
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities appropriate level of custody for access to
according to the categories of gender identity, age, programs and activities.
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- Each inmate is interviewed, and an
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or assessment is completed to include the
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for inmate’s personal perception or concern for
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such ☒ their risk and safety while in custody.
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the ☐ ☐
extent possible within the limits of the available number A comprehensive classification assessment
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. occurs at the main jail after booking, and,
prior to housing.
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, Classification Team:
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety A team of professionally trained employees
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement is responsible for the placement and
would present management or security problems. A classification status of incarcerated persons
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall held in the Placer County Jail.
be given serious consideration.
Classification decisions may be appealed to
the facility commander.
All inmates are classified in a manner to
☒ ☐ provides access to programming and
☐
activities in the least restrictive housing
possible.
In practice, the formal classification process
occurs at the jail after booking. A
classification screening occurs at this facility
prior to a person being detained. If there is
an immediate concern for the safety or
security of the person being detained, the
person is transported directly to the jail for
booking and processing.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PCSOCDPM 3-2 Medical Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-2 Communicable
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Diseases/Inmate Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PCSOCDPM 7-3 Communicable Diseases
procedures specifying those symptoms that require Protocols
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed. The Communicable Diseases Policy is an
effective program that focuses on the
identification, education, immunization,
☒ prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical
☐ ☐
isolation (when indicated), treatment, follow-
up, and proper reporting to local, state, and
federal agencies of communicable diseases.
The agency’s Communicable Diseases
Policy was reviewed and was found to be
comprehensive, including all elements for
identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating,
reporting, and follow-up care for pandemic-
related diseases.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be All incoming arrestees are screened for
made of the person being booked as to whether the communicable diseases prior to acceptance
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such into this facility. If the arrestee exhibits signs
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of or symptoms of communicable disease, they
☒
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☐ ☐ are transported to the main jail where
other special medical problem identified by the health medical staff is on duty and available for
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical intake screening and triage 24 hours per
screening from. day.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PCSOCDPM 3-2 Medical Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disabled / Mentally Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated All incoming arrestees are screened at the
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of time of admittance into this facility. If
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ someone is thought to be struggling with a
☐ ☐
mental disorder or a behavioral crisis during
the intake process or while being held in this
facility, they are immediately transported to
the main jail and are referred to mental
health personnel for further screening,
assessment, and intervention.
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 When separation is necessary, temporary
safety of the person in crisis or others. separation with the use of separate cells
☒ may be used, pending transport to the main
☐ ☐
jail for further screening, assessment, and
intervention.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PCSOCDPM 3-10 Administrative
Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Administrative separation is the physical
administrative separation of incarcerated people. separation of an inmate who is prone to
escape or assault staff or other inmates, or
☒ one who is mentally deficient, or in need of
☐ ☐
medical isolation or infirmary status.
There are no Administrative Separation cells
located in this facility. Those requiring
separation are generally transported to the
main jail.
Policies and procedures must include: Administrative separation shall consist of
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate separate and secure housing but shall not
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of involve any other deprivation of privileges
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ protecting inmates and staff.
☐ ☐
staff.
During the physical plant inspection, BSCC
staff verified that there are no Administrative
Separation cells located in this facility.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect
☒
an incarcerated person’s health. ☐ ☐
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for
incarcerated people who have:
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and
facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
☒
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☐ ☐
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
☒
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☐ ☐
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and
evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒
☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL PCSOCDPM 3-11 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Safety cells are designated for the housing
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who of physically violent inmates who pose a
display behavior which results in the destruction of danger to themselves or others. These cells
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to are equipped with soft walls and floors,
self or others. variable-intensity security lighting, and
cameras. These cells are not used as a
☒ form of medical treatment, and under no
☐ ☐
circumstances are safety cells used as a
form of discipline.
There are no safety cells located in this
facility. Should there be a need for the use
of a safety cell, the arrestee would be
immediately transported to the hospital or to
the main jail.
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.
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(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.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PCSOCDPM 3-12 Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A sobering cell shall only be used for the
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of holding of inmates who are a threat to their
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety own safety or the safety of others due to
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. their state of intoxication.
There are no sobering cells located in this
☒ facility.
☐ ☐
There are no sobering cells located in this
facility.
Should there be a need for the use of a
sobering cell, the arrestee would be
immediately transported to the hospital or to
the main jail.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon
as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☒
☐ ☐
no longer a risk to themselves or others.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒
☐ ☐
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must
☒
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐ ☐
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half ☒
☐ ☐
hour. Such observation shall be documented.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled/Mentally Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening for developmental disabilities
procedures for the identification and evaluation, occurs at the time of intake.
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with When an arrestee or person incarcerated
developmental disabilities. ☒ exhibits symptoms or behaviors consistent
☐ ☐
with a developmental disability, they are
transported to the main jail and are referred
to medical staff for an assessment to ensure
that housing is appropriate, and
accommodations are met when necessary.
A person known to have a developmental
disability would not be housed in this facility.
The health authority or designee shall contact the This would occur at the main jail.
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 PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints shall be used only to prevent self-
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
injury, injury to others, or property damage.
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
Restraints may also be applied according to
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person
inmate classification, such as maximum
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
inmate while he/she is being moved outside
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
the cell or housing unit.
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
☒
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in ☐ ☐
In practice, medical/mental health staff are
restraints to responsible health care staff.
onsite during each placement into restraint
devices other than mechanical restraints.
On the day of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation equipment throughout the
facility.
Restraint devices other than mechanical
restraints are not used in this facility.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
☒ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in On the day of the physical plant inspection,
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability BSCC staff visually observed
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; ☒ cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment
☐ ☐
located in the officer workstation and in the
inmate cell area.
(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.
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(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☒
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
☒
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒
☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☒
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒
☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☒
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒
☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☒
☐ ☐
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒
☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(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.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCSOCDPM 9-13 Pregnant Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant The use of the restraint chair on an inmate
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the known to be pregnant is prohibited.
policy shall include reference to the following:
☒ Known or suspected pregnant women will
☐ ☐
not be placed in the restraint chair.
Restraint devices are not used in this facility.
In practice, pregnant persons are not held in
this facility. An arrestee suspected of or
known to be pregnant would be taken to the
main jail for booking and processing.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or
in recovery after delivery or termination of the
☒
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☐ ☐
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☒
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
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.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE PCSOCDPM 3-13 Blood Draws
PCSOCDPM 3-24 DNA Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to Reasonable force may be used to obtain
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or blood samples from arrestees who do not
palm print impressions from individuals who are required ☒ wish to voluntarily provide samples.
☐ ☐
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions Involuntary blood draws shall not be taken
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse from suspects without a search warrant.
following written or oral request. In practice, a forced blood draw would be
completed at the Placer County Hospital.
All volunteer DNA collection of samples
occurs at the main jail.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
☒
employee, faced with similar facts and ☐ ☐
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
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(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
☒
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☐ ☐
provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression
and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
☒
information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☐ ☐
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒
☐ ☐
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the
tape shall be retained administratively.
1062 VISITING Visitation does not occur in this jail.
Arrestees are released or are transported to
The facility administrator shall develop and implement the main jail prior to the close of business
written policies and procedures, which include the each day. The visitation schedule for the
following requirements: ☐ ☒ Auburn jail is posted in the public lobby.
☐
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting BSCC staff verified that the visiting schedule
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made ☒ ☐ was posted in the public lobby of the jail.
☐
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
(3) For sentenced incarcerated persons in Type I There are no sentenced inmates held in this
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two facility.
☐ ☒
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated ☐
person each week.
(4) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall Please see above.
develop and implement written policies and
procedures to allow visiting for non-sentenced
detainees. The policies and procedures will include a ☒
☐ ☐
schedule to assure that non-sentenced detainees will
be afforded a visit no later than the calendar day
following arrest.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☐ ☒
☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☐ ☒
☐
the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
☐ ☒
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☐
requested by an incarcerated person.
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(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☐ ☒
☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☒
☐
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☒
☐
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation;
Visitation hours;
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and,
Any restrictions on inmate visitation.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: The volume of inmate mail that an inmate
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an may send or receive is not restricted absent
incarcerated person may send or receive; a health, safety, or security issue.
☒
☐ ☐
In practice, written correspondence may be
sent, however; written correspondence is
rarely received for processing as inmates are
not held in this facility beyond the time
necessary for release or transportation to the
main jail for booking and processing.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒
☐ ☐
manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒
☐ ☐
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially,
☒
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, ☐ ☐
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but ☒
☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
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1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME Exercise and out-of-cell time are not
provided in this facility. Reading material,
(b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall make ☒ games, and television are provided while
☐ ☐
table games, television, or both, available to incarcerated awaiting release or transportation to the
people. main jail for booking and processing.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
WRITINGS PCSOCDPM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
(b) The facility administrator of a Type I facility shall Reading materials are available to those
develop and implement a written plan to make available pending release, or those awaiting
☒
a current newspaper or other like source, including a non- ☐ ☐ transportation to the main jail for booking
English language alternative, to ensure reasonable and processing.
access to interested people.
Inmates are not held in this facility beyond
the close of business each day.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-19 Inmate Telephone
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Access
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls Inmates have access to unlimited telephone
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. calls at their own expense.
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 PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
The facility administrator shall develop written policies PCSOCDPM 6-5 Inmate Access to
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Counsel
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of: Access to courts shall be afforded to all
inmates by means of providing written or
verbal communications between the inmate
☒
☐ ☐ and the court via professional visits, mail, or
telephone.
A confidential interview room is available
onsite.
Typically, consultation occurs after booking
and processing at the main jail.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Mail is not processed at this facility.
☐ ☒
regulations, and, ☐
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ Please see above.
☐ ☐
1069 ORIENTATION PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
Information and Rules for Inmates
(b) In Type I facilities, the facility administrator shall (Available in English and Spanish)
☒
develop written policies and procedures for a program ☐ ☐ Inmate Rulebook is available in hard
reasonably understandable to non-sentenced detainees copy.
to orient them at the time of placement in a living area.
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Such a program shall be published and include, but not
be limited to, the following: ☒
☐ ☐
(1) rules and disciplinary procedures;
(2) visiting rules; ☒
☐ ☐
(3) availability of personal care items, opportunities
☒
for personal hygiene; ☐ ☐
(4) availability of reading and recreational materials;
☒
and, ☐ ☐
(5) medical/mental health procedures. ☒
☐ ☐
1071 VOTING PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-20 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ All eligible inmates have the opportunity to
☐ ☐
written policies and procedures whereby the county
vote during elections, pursuant to election
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local,
statutes.
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-7 Religious Services
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide In-person religious providers provide
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in ☒ religious programming. Written religious
☐ ☐
religious services, practices and counseling on a materials are available upon request.
voluntary basis. Religious diets are provided, and religious
articles used for religious practices are
available.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
Note: Applicable to Type I facilities holding sentenced
workers. There were no grievances submitted during
this inspection cycle.
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
Grievances are accessible in the facility and
develop written policies and procedures whereby all ☒
are available upon request.
☐ ☐
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
of confinement, included but not limited to: medical care;
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures;
and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form; ☒
☐ ☐
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions for completing and submitting a
☒
grievance, including relevant deadlines; ☐ ☐ grievance are stated on the grievance form.
(3) a process for submission and handling of Anonymous grievances are processed and
anonymous grievances; ☒ are recorded for audit purposes and for
☐ ☐
investigation when necessary.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Staff will informally resolve grievances when
☒
appropriate staff level; ☐ ☐ appropriate.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; Grievances are reviewed by the sergeant
☒ and may be appealed to the facility
☐ ☐
commander.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Grievances are not denied.
☒
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☐ ☐
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(7) provision for a non-automated initial response All grievances are responded to with a level
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ 1 response within 20 days of submittal.
☐ ☐
a period of 15 calendar days;
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Grievances related to medical, food service,
within the facility; and vendor providers will be routed to the
☒
☐ ☐ appropriate party for a level 1 response that
is reviewed by the sergeant.
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, A copy of the grievance, response, appeal,
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ and all related documents are provided to
☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and, the inmate.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Grievances are audited routinely by the
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ facility commander.
☐ ☐
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: There were no grievances submitted or
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to reviewed during this inspection cycle.
☒
control the submission of an excessive number of ☐ ☐
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility of Conduct
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. This policy establishes a standardized
discipline schedule as a guideline for
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
imposing discipline for jail rule violations.
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Generally, discipline is not initiated in this
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
☒ facility. Inmates are not held beyond the
☐ ☐
close of business each day. Should a rule
violation occur, it would be handled at the
main jail once the person is booked and
housed.
There were no instances of formal discipline
being imposed in this facility during this
inspection cycle.
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 Materials for inmate orientation including
to read English, and for persons with disabilities, discipline are available in multiple
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them languages. Staff for interpreting are
☒
verbally or provide them with material in an ☐ ☐ available for those who are unable to read,
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary or those who have literacy disabilities.
procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED PCSOCDPM 3.4 Inmate Orientation
PERSONS PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
of Conduct
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. Inmates who are charged with a severe or
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following major rule violation are returned to the main
elements: ☒ jail pending their disciplinary hearing. This
☐ ☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- does not necessarily include separated
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may housing.
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less There were no instances of formal discipline
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation being imposed in this facility during this
and supervisory approval. inspection cycle.
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(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules The agency uses a matrix of Standardized
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Discipline for major offenses.
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
☒
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to ☐ ☐ The matrix was reviewed by BSCC staff and
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such includes the below-referenced sanctions,
violations may include, but are not limited to: sections 1-3.
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 When an inmate violates a rule, a
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to disciplinary report is written, and a sergeant
impose such consequences. ☒ will review it to start the discipline process to
☐ ☐
includes investigation and imposition of
sanctions.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are A sergeant reviews all discipline decisions.
☒
involved in the charges. ☐ ☐
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person All inmates charged with a violation will be
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within made aware of the rules of conduct related
specified timeframes: to maintaining facility safety, security, and
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of order, as well as clearly defined penalties for
the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated ☒ rule violations.
☐ ☐
person.
Inmates who are charged with a severe or
major rule violation are returned to the main
jail pending their disciplinary hearing.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a As stated above, formal discipline and the
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours imposition of sanctions occur at the main jail.
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary There were no instances of a formal
officer and the incarcerated person has been discipline hearing occurring in this facility
☒
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☐ ☐ during this inspection cycle.
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
☒
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☐ ☐
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒
☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
☒
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒
☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a
☒
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer of Conduct
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule PCSOCDPM 5-9 Standardized Discipline
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a Schedule
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the The matrix of Standardized Discipline used
following: for determining rule violation sanctions was
(a) Loss of privileges. ☒ reviewed and contains informal severity to
☐ ☐
(b) Extra work detail. include loss of privileges, extra work detail,
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. short-term loss of privileges including
(d) Removal from work details. confinement to a cell for less than 24 hours,
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal removal from work detail, forfeiture of good
Code Section 4019. time/work time credit or temporary
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal separation.
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly of Conduct
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary PCSOCDPM 5-9 Standardized Discipline
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Schedule
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. ☒ The U.S. and State Constitutions expressly
☐ ☐
prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment.
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: Additionally, there shall be the following
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option limitations as listed below, sections (a-g)
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 Persons held in this facility are released or
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the transported to the main jail facility at the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation close of each business day.
status is continued. This review shall include a
☒
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☐ ☐
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be
documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
☒
except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☐ ☐
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒
☐ ☐
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
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(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒
of incarcerated people. ☐ ☐
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, There is no safety cell located in this facility.
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ Restraints other than mechanical restraints
☐ ☐
disciplinary purposes. are not used.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the The withholding of personal hygiene items is
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of not used as a form of discipline.
☒
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. The withholding of food was not used as a
☒
☐ ☐ form of disciplinary sanction.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Correspondence privileges are not withheld
except in cases where the incarcerated person has as a disciplinary sanction.
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 Access to courts and counsel is not
☒
suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ suspended as a disciplinary sanction.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS PCSOCDPM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PCSOCDPM 5-7 Inmate Disciplinary Rules
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of Conduct
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☒
☐ ☐
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule All disciplinary records are entered into and
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. stored in the agency jail management
system.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE PCSOCDPM 7-2 Communicable Diseases
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING and Screening
PCSOCDPM 7-3 Communicable Disease
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Protocols
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall PCSOCDPM 7-8 Medical Transfer
develop a written plan to address the identification, Summary
treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan The Placer County Sheriff’s Office
shall cover the intake screening procedures, identification Communicable Disease Policy was
of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, developed and is updated in collaboration
treatment responsibilities during incarceration and with the county public health authority and
coordination with public health officials for follow-up ☒ the health care provider. The policy
☐ ☐
treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the reviewed by BSCCS staff was found to
current local incidence of communicable diseases which follow the standards set by the Centers for
threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. Disease.
The policy is comprehensive and contains
the identification of symptoms, education,
immunization, prevention, surveillance,
diagnosis, medical isolation, treatment,
follow-up, and proper reporting to local,
state, and federal agencies of communicable
diseases.
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(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and
procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒
☐ ☐
federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical
☒
reports; ☐ ☐
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated
☒
persons and custody staff. ☐ ☐
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒
☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒
☐ ☐
(6) Housing considerations based up on behavior
medical needs and safety of the affected ☒
☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person
☒
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☐ ☐
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒
☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL Persons are not held in this facility beyond
the close of business each day. Should a
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health person being held require medical attention,
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, they would be transported to a hospital or to
☒
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons ☐ ☐ the main jail for triage and treatment.
or provision made that any incarcerated person
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such
attention.
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING Persons are not held in this facility beyond
the close of business each day. Clothing is
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to issued and exchanged at the main jail.
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Court ☒
☐ ☐
Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall
include, but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear;
(b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒
☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒
☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒
☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒
☐ ☐
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and
footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒
☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear.
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All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒
☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL Personal clothing and property are stored at
CLOTHING the main jail. There is no storage of inmate
property at this facility.
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒
☐ ☐
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned,
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Persons are not housed in this facility.
Persons held in this facility are released or
There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☐ ☒ transported to the main jail at the close of
☐
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal business each day.
hygiene items.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Feminine hygiene items are available in the
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no ☒ ☐ ☐ holding cells.
maximum allowance.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to
supply themself with the following personal care items,
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒
☐ ☐
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush,
(b) Dentifrice, ☒
☐ ☐
(c) Soap, ☒
☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and ☒
☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. ☒
☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12
☒
hours of housing assignment. ☐ ☐
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any
☒
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” ☐ ☐
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒
☐ ☐
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒
☐ ☐
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of
Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING There is one shower in this facility, however,
daily showering occurs at the main jail.
☒
There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒
☐ ☐
other day or more often if possible.
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Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
☒
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or ☐ ☐
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Persons are not housed in this facility.
Persons held in this facility are released or
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, are transported to the main jail at the close
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who of business each day.
☒
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☐ ☐
limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒
☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, ☒
☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic
☒
conditions. ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and
☒
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☐ ☐
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒
☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PCSOCDPM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PCSOCDPM 4-7 Issuance of Cleaning
Supplies
The facility administrator shall develop written policies PCSOCDPM 10-11 Facility Security
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Inspections
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule Policies contain procedures for the
☒
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and ☐ ☐ scheduling of maintenance, inspection, and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices reporting for facility cleanliness, sanitation,
which may be found. and safety. All inspection reports are
completed and are reviewed by the facility
manager.
In practice, this facility is inspected daily.
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YES NO P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility?
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
(JJDPA) establishes the following federal standards on
☒
the detention of minors: ☐
(1) Deinstitutionalization of Status Offenders
(2) Separation
(3) Jail Removal (6-hour limit).
Are minors held in jail cells? Minors are never held in this facility.
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.
TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY
Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the facility
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1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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; ☒
☐ ☐
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and, ☒
☐ ☐
(d) prohibiting use of discipline. ☒
☐ ☐
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY
CUSTODY
☒
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☐ ☐
held in temporary custody:
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities;
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if
the minor has not eaten within the past four (4)
☒
hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☐ ☐
nourishment;
(3) access to drinking water; ☒
☐ ☐
(4) access to language services; ☒
☐ ☐
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(5) access to disabilities services; ☒
☐ ☐
(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as
☒
requested; ☐ ☐
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian,
☒
and/or lawyer; ☐ ☐
(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure
☒
the comfort of the minor; and, ☐ ☐
(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or ☒
☐ ☐
is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
(b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of
what is available under this section, and it shall be
☒
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☐ ☐
minors have access.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND
INCARCERATED ADULTS
☒
The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section
1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☒
☐ ☐
maintain a constant, side- by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace
officer on the basis that they are is a person described
by Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may
be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility
that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years
of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the
peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk
of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions
of secure custody set forth in these standards are met.
☒
☐ ☐
Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14
years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief
of the peace officer present a serious security risk of
harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure
custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the
facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure
custody set forth in these standards are met.
Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or
older.
In making the determination whether the minor presents
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; ☐ ☐
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Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the facility
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(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
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒
☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at ☒
☐ ☐
a minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor;
and,
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒
☐ ☐
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented.
(b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the
same locked room unless under constant direct visual ☒
☐ ☐
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
☒
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☐ ☐
enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for
more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure
is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety ☒
☐ ☐
while secured to a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be ☒
☐ ☐
approved by a supervisor.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes
☒
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☐ ☐
minor and shall be documented.
1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section
207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be
☒
held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☐ ☐
facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or
arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate
juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non-
secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply.
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TITLE 15, ARTICLE 9, MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY
Completed only if minors are held in the jail cell(s) of the facility
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON-
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
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR
NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Facility administrators shall develop policies and
☒
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐
obtained for minors who are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or any other intoxicating substance to the
extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior
to secure or non-secure custody of that minor.
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or ☒
☐ ☐
release. These safety checks shall be documented, with
actual time of occurrence recorded.
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a
locked room shall be supervised in accordance with ☒
☐ ☐
Section 1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be
☒
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☐ ☐
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Facility administrators must be aware of the requirements of WIC 207.1(b) as they pertain to the detention of minors.
The following section is only completed when BSCC has reason to believe that the facility is out of compliance with
one or more of its provisions (WIC 209[b])
WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE VIOLATION
N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
SECTION 207.1 NO YES
207.1(b)(1)(A) TEMPORARY CUSTODY
Minors (14 years of age and older) are held only for
☐ ☒ Number of violations:
investigating the case, facilitating release to a parent or ☐
guardian, or arranging transfer to an appropriate juvenile
facility.
207.1(b)(1)(B) SECURE CUSTODY
Minors have been detained in secure custody in the law ☐ ☒ Number of violations:
☐
enforcement facility for a period that does not exceed six
hours.
207.1(b)(1)(C) ADVISEMENTS
The minor is informed at the time he or she is securely
detained of the purpose of the secure detention, of the ☐ ☒ Number of violations:
☐
length of time the secure detention is expected to last,
and of the maximum six-hour period and secure
detention is authorized to last.
207.1(b)(1)(D) CONTACT BETWEEN MINOR AND
ADULTS
☐ ☒ Number of violations:
☐
Contact between the minor and adults confined in the
facility is restricted in accordance with WIC Section 208.
207.1(b)(1)(E) SUPERVISION
☐ ☒ Number of violations:
☐
The minor is adequately supervised.
207.1(b)(1)(F) LOGS
A log or other written record is maintained by the law
enforcement agency showing the offense that is the
☐ ☒ Number of violations:
basis for the secure detention in the facility, the reasons ☐
and circumstances forming the basis for the decision to
place the minor in secure detention, and the length of
time the minor was securely detained.
207.1(b)(2) NON-SECURE CUSTODY
☐ ☒ Number of violations:
Minors have been detained in non-secure custody in the ☐
law enforcement facility for longer than six hours.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3820
FACILITY: Tahoe City Jail TYPE: I RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/27/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Booking & Reception
1963 1 1 (0) (0) 4.5 X 4.5 X 8.0 1 1 1 1 0
Holding
Single 2001 1 0 (0) (0) 8.0 X 5.2 X 8.5 1 1 1 1 0
Double 1963 2 4 (0) (0) 8.0 X 10 X 8.5 1 1 1 1 0
A shower is accessible. 1963 Sobering cell has been decommissioned and is being used for storage.
* 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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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 3820
FACILITY NAME: Tahoe City Jail FACILITY TYPE: I
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☒ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1963: ☒
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: KIMBERLY MOULE DATE: 10/27/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING This facility contains a Booking/Reception
area, however, in practice, this facility is used
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have for holding pending transportation to the main
☒ ☐ ☐
the following space and equipment: jail for processing.
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 The sobering cell has been decommissioned.
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☐ ☐ ☒
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility.
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
☒ ☐ ☐
space for inmate valuables.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒ ☐ ☐
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☐ ☐ ☐
and
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7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the All cells contain a bunk, however, persons
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☒ ☐ ☐ held here are released or transported to the
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours. main jail at the close of each business day.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR There are no temporary staging cells located
ROOM in this facility.
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
☐ ☐ ☒
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☐ ☐ ☒
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☐ ☐ ☒
required in Section 1231.3.
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☐ ☐ ☒
as specified in Section 1231.3.
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL The sobering cell has been decommissioned.
A sobering cell shall: ☐ ☐ ☒
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☐ ☐ ☒
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☐ ☐ ☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☐ ☐ ☒
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☐ ☐ ☒
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
☐ ☐ ☒
1231.3; and,
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
☐ ☐ ☒
of the facility.
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL There is no safety cell located in this facility.
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☐ ☐ ☒
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
☐ ☐ ☒
the controls for which must be located outside of
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ ☒
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
☐ ☐ ☒
inmate occupant, control of which is located
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
☐ ☐ ☒
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☐ ☐ ☒
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☐ ☐ ☒
inaccessible to the inmate occupant.
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS There are two bunks located in each single
cell. These cells fall under the 1963
☒ ☐ ☐
Single-occupancy cells shall: regulations.
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS There are two bunks located in each single
cell. These cells fall under the 1963
☒ ☐ ☐
Double-occupancy cells shall: regulations.
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES There are no dormitories located in this
facility.
Dormitories shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☐ ☐ ☒
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
☐ ☐ ☒
fewer than four inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☐ ☐ ☒
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☐ ☐ ☒
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS Persons held in this facility are released or
transported to the main jail at the close of
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ each business day.
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum number of inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
☐ ☐ ☒
specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
☐ ☐ ☒
a single occupancy cell used for administrative
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA Persons held in this facility are released or
transported to the main jail at the close of
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in each business day.
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☐ ☐ ☒
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☐ ☐ ☒
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
☐ ☐ ☒
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
☐ ☐ ☒
or access to community recreation facilities.
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ Persons held in this facility are released or
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE transported to the main jail at the close of
each business day.
An area for correctional programming must be provided ☐ ☐ ☒
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
☐ ☐ ☒
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM Persons held in this facility are released or
transported to the main jail at the close of
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped each business day.
medical examination room in every facility which
☐ ☐ ☒
provides on-site health care. The examination room
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
☐ ☐ ☒
for privacy of the inmates;
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☐ ☐ ☒
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☐ ☐ ☒
5. Provide an examination table; ☐ ☐ ☒
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☐ ☐ ☒
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☐ ☐ ☒
running water
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1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☐ ☐ ☒
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING
☐ ☐ ☒
There shall be some means to provide medical care
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
☐ ☐ ☒
medical instruments and must be located within the
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☐ ☐ ☒
consultation with the health authority.
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
☐ ☐ ☒
single occupancy cells.
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☐ ☐ ☒
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
☐ ☐ ☒
stock for such inmate canteen items.
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☐ ☐ ☒
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☐ ☐ ☒
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☐ ☐ ☒
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE
☐ ☐ ☒
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☐ ☐ ☒
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio and video monitoring systems have
been added to this facility. Systems were
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and observed to be operable by BSCC staff.
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
☐ ☐ ☒
washing and drying personal clothing by machines,
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
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1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS There is one confidential interview room
located in this facility.
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
☒ ☐ ☐
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
both female and male inmates; and
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
☐ ☐ ☒
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
☐ ☐ ☒
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas.
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
☐ ☐ ☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☐ ☐ ☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Wash basins must be provided in single
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
☐ ☐ ☒
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
☐ ☐ ☒
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
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5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
☐ ☐ ☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
or tempered water.
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following 1963 regulations do not require a bubbler.
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☐ ☐ ☒
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒ ☐ ☐
staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) between bed pans.
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒ ☐ ☐
securely fastened to the floor or the wall.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
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Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☐ ☐ ☒
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING
☐ ☐ ☒
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☐ ☐ ☒
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
☐ ☐ ☒
Marshal.
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☐ ☐ ☒
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☐ ☐ ☒
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☐ ☐ ☒
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☐ ☐ ☒
tearing or ripping; and
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☐ ☐ ☒
tearing or ripping.
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
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1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
☐ ☐ ☒
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3842
FACILITY NAME: Bill Santucci Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Correctional Officers Jeremy Burch and Whitney Smith
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/26/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY PCSOCDPM 1-14 Personnel Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING PCSUCSM 03/04 Training
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who The BSCC Standards and Training for
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Corrections (STC) division found the agency
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of in compliance with applicable regulations
specialized corrections training. Such training shall during the 2022-20223 compliance
include, but not be limited to: monitoring cycle.
(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
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 PCSOCDPM 1-2 Staffing
PCSUCSM 03/03 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency Organization Chart, staffing
and operation of the programs and activities required by rosters, and documentation pertaining to the
these regulations. daily operation of the jail were reviewed to
verify sufficient staffing.
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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Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 shift
least one employee on duty at all times in a local rosters for varying shifts. All shifts reflect
detention facility or in the building which houses a local staffing that allows for emergency response
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and from a non-fixed post position.
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Shift rosters reviewed reflect that there is
shall be at least one female employee who shall be female staffing assigned to each shift.
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PCSOCDPM 2-14 Floor Officers
PCSOCDPM 9-7 Inmate Cell/Safety
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that PCCSUCSM 14/01 Safety
include, but are not limited to, the following: Checks/Frequency
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being PCCSUCSM 14/02 Logs
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 24-
housed in the facility. hour periods of safety checks that reflected
that safety checks are being conducted and
are documented within the required
timeframes and elements contained in this
regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, There are no sobering or safety cells located
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in in this facility. Restraints other than
☐ ☐ ☒
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these mechanical restraints are not used in this
regulations. facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
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(f) A documented process by which safety checks are All safety checks are logged on the Safety
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Check Log at each officer station and all
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks are reviewed by the shift
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, supervisor for review at the conclusion of
safety checks. each shift.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PCSOCDPM 1-14 Personnel Training
PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response &
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Evacuation Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general All personnel are trained in fire and life
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 Placer County Court Services Unit Court
Security Manual (PCCSUCSM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a PCSOCDPM 1-19 Review of Policies
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all The Policy and Procedures Manual is
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be agency-wide and shall address all applicable
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all comprehensively reviewed and updated at a
employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of every two years. This policy is
provided and is accessible to all personnel in
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
hard copy, electronically, and is accessible
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
on the agency website.
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
apply and has been deleted.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency policy and
found it to be comprehensive, containing all
elements listed in the California Title 15, and
Title 24 Regulations.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the PCSOCDPM 1-1 Chain of Command
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. plan that included a flow chart listing
command staff, assignment, and assigned
personnel by name.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PCSOCDPM 1-20 Observations and
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Inspection Reports
PCCSUCSM 14/08-3 Inspection/Testing
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke The agency policy defines a Use of Force
holds. Matrix that includes de-escalation and Crisis
Intervention techniques. The use of a
Carotid restraint or chokehold is not a trained
☒ ☐ ☐
or used technique used in the Use of Force
response, or Matrix.
Officers are not authorized to use techniques
or transport methods that involve the risk of
positional asphyxia.
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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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Restraint devices other than mechanical
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints are not used in this facility.
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PCSCUCSM 01/04 Security Surveys
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, PCSOCDPM 1-20 Observations and
contraband control, and key control. Facility Inspection Reports
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, PCSOCDPM 9-12 Inmate Formal and
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ Informal Headcounts
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: PCCSUCSM 04/04 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by PCCSUCSM 15/21 Escape
section 1032 of these regulations; PCCSUCSM 04/01 Disturbances
PCCSUCSM 13/13 Hostages
PCSOCDPM 9-1 Escape
PCSOCDPM 9-2 Escape from Transport
PCSOCDPM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PCSOCDPM 10-1 Emergency Response
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 10-9 Hostage
PCSOCDPM 1-17 Weapons Storage
PCSOCDPM 9-1 Escape
PCSOCDPM 9-2 Escape from Transport
PCSOCDPM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PCSOCDPM 10-1 Emergency Response
PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
PCSOCDPM 10-9 Hostage
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PCCSUCSM 15/21 Escape
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ PCCSUCSM 04/01 Disturbances
PCCSUCSM 13/13 Hostages
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; PCCSUCSM 04/05 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PCCSUCSM 01/08 Security Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
and, PCCSUCSM 14/08-04 Security Alarms
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PCCSUCSM 15/12 Weapons Security
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PCCSUCSM 16/03 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PCCSUCSM 15/00 Segregation of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
and sexual harassment. Orders
PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for Inmates are not released from this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated persons. Release occurs at the jail.
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(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Orders
limited to, the following: PREA
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Prevention
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Information and Rules for Inmates
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
responsibilities that may have contributed to such harassment incidents anonymously or to any
incidents, staff member they choose. Staff shall
accommodate all inmate requests to report
allegations of sexual abuse or harassment.
Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in
writing, anonymously, or from third parties
and shall promptly document all verbal
reports.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Third-party reporting of abuse instructions
family, community members, and other interested are posted in the public lobby of the jail, are
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible on the agency website, and are
harassment. The method for reporting shall be included in the inmate orientation and
publicly posted at the facility. citizens complaint forms.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PCCSUCSM 16/03 Suicide Prevention
PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility All personnel assigned to supervise inmates
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health receive initial and annual training for suicide
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, risk identification, prevention, and
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention.
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following: BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
supervise inmates in court holding have
received suicide prevention training and
receive updates during in-service annual
training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial All custodial personnel receive annual
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel. suicide prevention training.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Intake screening occurs at the jail.
☐ ☐ ☒
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special All inmates are screened and monitored for
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in separated housing, while detained or when
classification. returned from court.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Intake officers assigned to the jail have face-
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, to-face contact with arresting and
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide transporting officers.
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
environment should be considered. This is a classification decision. Should
☐ ☐ ☒
separation be required during court holding,
a single cell would be used pending
transportation to the jail or to a hospital.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures. PCCSUCSM 16/03 Suicide Prevention
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and All attempted suicides are reviewed by
attempted suicides as defined by the facility custody command staff along with the
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health provider. All
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the completed suicides will follow the agency
administrative review. Death of an Inmate Protocol.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return All inmates are screened and monitored for
from court as determined by the mental health director. suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
separated housing, return from court, or
change in classification status.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response and
Evacuation Procedures
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility PCCSUCSM 04/04 Fire Suppression Plans
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 The agency fire suppression plan is
fire department to be included as part of the policy and developed and reviewed annually by the
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of agency, the local fire authority, and the
Regulations Section 1029); county Office of Emergency Services.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the agency Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan and found it to be
comprehensive. The plan is up to date and
is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the
event of a fire emergency.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PCSOCDPM 10-12 Facility Inspection
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; Report
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
☒ ☐ ☐
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. All monthly inspections were
completed, documented, and maintained in
the agency CMS.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent Fire Inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ completed by the Placer County Fire
inspections at least once every two years; Department on February 9, 2022.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, In the event of an evacuation, all those
☒ ☐ ☐ detained in court holding would be returned
to the jail.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PCSOCDPM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incident reports will be completed in the
and procedures for the maintenance of written records CMS and will be completed and submitted to
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ the duty sergeant for approval prior to the
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee end of the shift.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person. In practice, if a major incident occurs in court
holding it is documented in a crime report.
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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 PCCSUCSM 16/08 Inmate Deaths
PCSOCDPM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Inmate In-Custody Death Review:
administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of The corrections commander will hold an In-
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team Custody Death Review with the medical
☒ ☐ ☐
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or provider and the Placer County Health
designee, the health administrator, the responsible Department within 30 days of the death.
physician and other health care and supervision staff who The Inmate In-Custody Death Review
are relevant to the incident. provides a due diligence review of the
operational practices, policies and
procedures related to the person’s detention
and the discovery of the death.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the
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 Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
☐ ☐ ☒
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10
calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth in
these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
PCCSUCSM 15/01 Inmate
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Classification/Handling
establish and implement a written plan designed to
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Classification Evaluation:
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated Each inmate is evaluated to determine the
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while appropriate level of custody for access to
confined at the facility, and the separation of such programs and activities.
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility. Formal classification occurs at the jail.
Personnel assigned to the court holding
adhere to the handling of persons based on
their classification and current behavior.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PCSOCDPM 7-3 Communicable Diseases
Protocols
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCCSUCSM 16/01 Medical
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Care/Screening
procedures specifying those symptoms that require PCCSUCSM 16/06 Exposure Control
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a Plan/Communicable Diseases
medical evaluation is completed
The Communicable Diseases Policy is an
effective program that focuses on the
identification, education, immunization,
☒ ☐ ☐
prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical
isolation (when indicated), treatment, follow-
up, and proper reporting to local, state, and
federal agencies of communicable diseases.
The agency’s Communicable Diseases
Policy was reviewed and was found to be
comprehensive, including all elements for
identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating,
reporting, and follow-up care for pandemic-
related diseases.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Intake and booking occur at the jail.
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 PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled / Mentally Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and If someone is thought to be struggling with a
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated mental disorder or a behavioral crisis while in
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of housing, they are referred to mental health
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. personnel for further screening, assessment,
and intervention.
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 Single holding cells would be used for
safety of the person in crisis or others. temporary separation pending transportation
☒ ☐ ☐
back to the jail for intervention and or
treatment.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PCSOCDPM 3-10 Administrative
Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall PCCSUCSM 15/02-02 Administrative
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Segregation
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Administrative separation is the physical
separation of an inmate who is prone to
escape or assault staff or other inmates, or
one who is mentally deficient, or in need of
☒ ☐ ☐ medical isolation or infirmary status.
This is a non-punitive classification process.
Single-occupancy cells may be used to
house Maximum security and
Administratively Separated persons.
During the onsite physical plant inspection
BSCC staff observed all holding cells to be
equipped alike with all required Title 24
furnishings and fixtures.
Policies and procedures must include: Single-holding cells are used for separation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate in court holding.
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.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled/Mentally Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening for developmental disabilities
procedures for the identification and evaluation, occurs at the time of intake at the jail.
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and When a person detained in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with exhibits symptoms or behaviors consistent
developmental disabilities. with a developmental disability, they are
referred to the medical staff at the jail for an
assessment to ensure that housing is
appropriate, and accommodations are met
when necessary.
The health authority or designee shall contact the This occurs at the jail.
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 PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCCSUCSM 15/16 Inmate Restraint
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Devices
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
Restraint devices other than mechanical
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒
restraints are not used in court holding.
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:
☒ ☐ ☐
(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.
(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.
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(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 PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCSOCDPM 9-13 Pregnant Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PCCSUCSM 15/16 Inmate Restraint
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Devices
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following: Restraint devices other than mechanical
restraints are not used in court holding.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or
in recovery after delivery or termination of the
☒ ☐ ☐
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☒ ☐ ☐
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
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.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒ ☐ ☐
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PCSOCDPM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PCSOCDPM 6-5 Inmate Access to
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Counsel
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have PCCSUCSM 14/10-02 Access to Courts
access to the court and to legal counsel. and Counsel
Such access shall consist of:
Access to courts shall be afforded to all
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates by means of providing written or
verbal communications between the inmate
and the court via professional visits, mail, or
telephone.
Confidential interview rooms are available at
the court holding facility.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PCSOCDPM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PCSOCDPM 4-7 Issuance of Cleaning
Supplies
The facility administrator shall develop written policies PCSOCDPM 10-11 Facility Security
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Inspections
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the PCCSUSM 14/08 Maintenance and
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule Sanitation
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices Policies contain procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
which may be found. scheduling of maintenance, inspection, and
reporting for facility cleanliness, sanitation,
and safety. All inspection reports are
completed and are reviewed by the facility
manager.
In practice, this facility is inspected on each
business day and cells are inspected
between each use.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility.
If yes, the following sections, including those summarized
☐ ☒ ☐
in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding
Facilities).
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that
the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
☐ ☐ ☒
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
☐ ☐ ☒
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall
be considered as being in compliance with this article
unless the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all
☐ ☐ ☒
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan
shall include receiving and transmitting of information
☐ ☐ ☒
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self
or others while confined at the facility, and the separation
of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of
the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors
from any adults confined there as required by Section
208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 3850
FACILITY NAME: Historical Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Labin Wilson
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/26/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY PCSOCDPM 1-14 Personnel Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING PCSUCSM 03/04 Training
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who The BSCC Standards and Training for
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Corrections (STC) division found the agency
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of in compliance with applicable regulations
specialized corrections training. Such training shall during the 2022-20223 compliance
include, but not be limited to: monitoring cycle.
(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
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.
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 PCSOCDPM 1-2 Staffing
PCSUCSM 03/03 Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency Organization Chart, staffing
and operation of the programs and activities required by rosters, and documentation pertaining to the
these regulations. daily operation of the jail were reviewed to
verify sufficient staffing.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 shift
least one employee on duty at all times in a local rosters for varying shifts. All shifts reflect
detention facility or in the building which houses a local staffing that allows for emergency response
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and from a non-fixed post position.
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Shift rosters reviewed reflect that there is
shall be at least one female employee who shall be female staffing assigned to each shift.
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PCSOCDPM 2-14 Floor Officers
PCSOCDPM 9-7 Inmate Cell/Safety
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that PCCSUCSM 14/01 Safety
include, but are not limited to, the following: Checks/Frequency
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being PCCSUCSM 14/02 Logs
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 24-
housed in the facility. hour periods of safety checks that reflected
that safety checks are being conducted and
are documented within the required
timeframes and elements contained in this
regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, There are no sobering or safety cells located
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in in this facility. Restraints other than
☐ ☐ ☒
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these mechanical restraints are not used in this
regulations. facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
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(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are All safety checks are logged on the Safety
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Check Log at each officer station and all
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks are reviewed by the shift
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, supervisor for review at the conclusion of
safety checks. each shift.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PCSOCDPM 1-14 Personnel Training
PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response &
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Evacuation Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general All personnel are trained in fire and life
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 PCSOCDPM 1-19 Review of Policies
Placer County Court Services Unit Court
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Security Manual (PCCSUCSM)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all The Policy and Procedures Manual is
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be agency-wide and shall address all applicable
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all comprehensively reviewed and updated at a
employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of every two years. This policy is
provided and is accessible to all personnel in
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
hard copy, electronically, and is accessible
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
on the agency website.
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
apply and has been deleted.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency policy and
found it to be comprehensive, containing all
elements listed in the California Title 15, and
Title 24 Regulations.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the PCSOCDPM 1-1 Chain of Command
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of BSCC staff reviewed the agency staffing plan
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. that included a flow chart listing command
staff, assignment, and assigned personnel by
name.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PCSOCDPM 1-20 Observations and
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility Inspection Reports
PCCSUCSM 14/08-3 Inspection/Testing
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 PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke The agency policy defines a Use of Force
holds. Matrix that includes de-escalation and Crisis
Intervention techniques. The use of a
Carotid restraint or chokehold is not a trained
☒ ☐ ☐
or used technique used in the Use of Force
response or Matrix.
Officers are not authorized to use techniques
or transport methods that involve the risk of
positional asphyxia.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Restraint devices other than mechanical
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints are not used in this facility.
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PCSOCDPM 1-20 Observations and
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Facility Inspection Reports
contraband control, and key control. PCSOCDPM 9-12 Inmate Formal and
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Informal Headcounts
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ PCSCUCSM 01/04 Security Surveys
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: PCCSUCSM 04/04 Fire Suppression Plans
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by PCCSUCSM 15/21 Escape
section 1032 of these regulations; PCCSUCSM 04/01 Disturbances
PCCSUCSM 13/13 Hostages
PCSOCDPM 9-1 Escape
PCSOCDPM 9-2 Escape from Transport
PCSOCDPM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PCSOCDPM 10-1 Emergency Response
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 10-9 Hostage
PCSOCDPM 1-17 Weapons Storage
PCSOCDPM 9-1 Escape
PCSOCDPM 9-2 Escape from Transport
PCSOCDPM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PCSOCDPM 10-1 Emergency Response
PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
PCSOCDPM 10-9 Hostage
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PCCSUCSM 15/21 Escape
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ PCCSUCSM 04/01 Disturbances
PCCSUCSM 13/13 Hostages
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; PCCSUCSM 04/05 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PCCSUCSM 04/05 Natural Disasters
☒ ☐ ☐
and, PCSOCDPM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PCCSUCSM 15/12 Weapons Security
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PCCSUCSM 16/03 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PCCSUCSM 15/00 Segregation of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
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(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
and sexual harassment. Orders
PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for Inmates are not released from this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated persons. Release occurs at the jail.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Orders
limited to, the following: PREA
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to PCSOCDPM 1-46 Sexual Abuse
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Prevention
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Information and Rules for Inmates
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
responsibilities that may have contributed to such harassment incidents anonymously or to any
incidents, staff member they choose. Staff shall
accommodate all inmate requests to report
allegations of sexual abuse or harassment.
Staff shall accept reports made verbally, in
writing, anonymously, or from third parties
and shall promptly document all verbal
reports.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Third-party reporting of abuse instructions
family, community members, and other interested are posted in the public lobby of the jail, are
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible on the agency website, and are
harassment. The method for reporting shall be included in the inmate orientation and
publicly posted at the facility. citizens complaint forms.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
PCCSUCSM 16/03 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility All personnel assigned to supervise inmates
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health receive initial and annual training for suicide
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, risk identification, prevention, and
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention.
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following: BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
supervise inmates in court holding have
received suicide prevention training and
receive updates during in-service annual
training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial All custodial personnel receive annual
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel. suicide prevention training.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Intake screening occurs at the jail.
☐ ☐ ☒
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special All inmates are screened and monitored for
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in separated housing, while detained or when
classification. returned from court.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Intake officers assigned to the jail have face-
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, to-face contact with arresting and
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide transporting officers.
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
environment should be considered. This is a classification decision. Should
☐ ☐ ☒
separation be required during court holding,
a single cell would be used pending
transportation to the jail or to a hospital.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PCSOCDPM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures. PCCSUCSM 16/03 Suicide Prevention
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and All attempted suicides are reviewed by
attempted suicides as defined by the facility custody command staff along with the
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health provider. All
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the completed suicides will follow the agency
administrative review. Death of an Inmate Protocol.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return All inmates are screened and monitored for
from court as determined by the mental health director. suicide risk following an incident leading to
☒ ☐ ☐
separated housing, return from court, or
change in classification status.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PCSOCDPM 10-7 Fire Response and
Evacuation Procedures
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility PCCSUCSM 04/04 Fire Suppression Plans
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 The agency fire suppression plan is
fire department to be included as part of the policy and developed and reviewed annually by the
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of agency, the local fire authority, and the
Regulations Section 1029); county Office of Emergency Services.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the agency Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan and found it to be
comprehensive. The plan is up to date and
is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the
event of a fire emergency.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PCSOCDPM 10-12 Facility Inspection
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; Report
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
☒ ☐ ☐
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. All monthly inspections were
completed, documented, and maintained in
the agency CMS.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent Fire Inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ completed by the Placer County Fire
inspections at least once every two years; Department on February 9, 2022.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, In the event of an evacuation, all those
☒ ☐ ☐ detained in court holding would be returned
to the jail.
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(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PCSOCDPM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incident reports will be completed in the
and procedures for the maintenance of written records CMS and will be completed and submitted to
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ the duty sergeant for approval prior to the
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee end of the shift.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person. In practice, if a major incident occurs in court
holding it is documented in a crime report.
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 PCSOCDPM 1-16 Inmate Death
PCCSUCSM 16/08 Inmate Deaths
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Inmate In-Custody Death Review:
administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of The corrections commander will hold an In-
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team Custody Death Review with the medical
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or ☒ ☐ ☐ provider and the Placer County Health
designee, the health administrator, the responsible Department within 30 days of the death.
physician and other health care and supervision staff who
are relevant to the incident. The Inmate In-Custody Death Review
provides a due diligence review of the
operational practices, policies and
procedures related to the person’s detention
and the discovery of the death.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the
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 Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
☐ ☐ ☒
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10
calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth in
these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PCSOCDPM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
PCCSUCSM 15/01 Inmate
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Classification/Handling
establish and implement a written plan designed to
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Classification Evaluation:
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated Each inmate is evaluated to determine the
☒ ☐ ☐
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while appropriate level of custody for access to
confined at the facility, and the separation of such programs and activities.
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility. Formal classification occurs at the jail.
Personnel assigned to the court holding
adhere to the handling of persons based on
their classification and current behavior.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PCSOCDPM 7-3 Communicable Diseases
Protocols
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCCSUCSM 16/01 Medical Care/Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PCCSUCSM 16/06 Exposure Control
procedures specifying those symptoms that require Plan/Communicable Diseases
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed The Communicable Diseases Policy is an
effective program that focuses on the
identification, education, immunization,
☒ ☐ ☐ prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, medical
isolation (when indicated), treatment, follow-
up, and proper reporting to local, state, and
federal agencies of communicable diseases.
The agency’s Communicable Diseases
Policy was reviewed and was found to be
comprehensive, including all elements for
identifying, controlling, quarantining, treating,
reporting, and follow-up care for pandemic-
related diseases.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Intake and booking occur at the jail.
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 PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled / Mentally Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and If someone is thought to be struggling with a
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated mental disorder or a behavioral crisis while in
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of housing, they are referred to mental health
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. personnel for further screening, assessment,
and intervention.
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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 Single holding cells would be used for
safety of the person in crisis or others. temporary separation pending transportation
☒ ☐ ☐
back to the jail for intervention and or
treatment.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PCSOCDPM 3-10 Administrative
Segregation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall PCCSUCSM 15/02-02 Administrative
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Segregation
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Administrative separation is the physical
separation of an inmate who is prone to
escape or assault staff or other inmates, or
one who is mentally deficient, or in need of
medical isolation or infirmary status.
☒ ☐ ☐
This is a non-punitive classification process.
Single-occupancy cells may be used to
house Maximum security and
Administratively Separated persons.
During the onsite physical plant inspection
BSCC staff observed all holding cells to be
equipped alike with all required Title 24
furnishings and fixtures.
Policies and procedures must include: Single-holding cells are used for separation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate in court holding.
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.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PCSOCDPM 7-5 Developmentally
Disabled/Mentally Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Screening for developmental disabilities
procedures for the identification and evaluation, occurs at the time of intake at the jail.
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and When a person detained in court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with exhibits symptoms or behaviors consistent
developmental disabilities. with a developmental disability, they are
referred to the medical staff at the jail for an
assessment to ensure that housing is
appropriate, and accommodations are met
when necessary.
The health authority or designee shall contact the This occurs at the jail.
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 PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCCSUCSM 15/16 Inmate Restraint
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Devices
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
Restraint devices other than mechanical
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☐ ☐ ☒
restraints are not used in court holding.
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(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 PCSOCDPM 1-10 Use of Force
PCSOCDPM 7-6 Safety Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PCSOCDPM 9-13 Pregnant Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PCCSUCSM 15/16 Inmate Restraint
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
Devices
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
Restraint devices other than mechanical
restraints are not used in court holding.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or
in recovery after delivery or termination of the
☒ ☐ ☐
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☒ ☐ ☐
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
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.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒ ☐ ☐
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PCSOCDPM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PCSOCDPM 6-5 Inmate Access to
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Counsel
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have PCCSUCSM 14/10-02 Access to Courts
access to the court and to legal counsel. and Counsel
Such access shall consist of:
Access to courts shall be afforded to all
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates by means of providing written or
verbal communications between the inmate
and the court via professional visits, mail, or
telephone.
Confidential interview rooms are available at
the court holding facility.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PCSOCDPM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PCSOCDPM 4-7 Issuance of Cleaning
Supplies
The facility administrator shall develop written policies PCSOCDPM 10-11 Facility Security
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Inspections
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the PCCSUSM 14/08 Maintenance and
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule Sanitation
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices Policies contain procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
which may be found. scheduling of maintenance, inspection, and
reporting for facility cleanliness, sanitation,
and safety. All inspection reports are
completed and are reviewed by the facility
manager.
In practice, this facility is inspected on each
business day and cells are inspected
between each use.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility.
If yes, the following sections, including those summarized
☐ ☒ ☐
in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding
Facilities).
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that
the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
☐ ☐ ☒
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
☐ ☐ ☒
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall
be considered as being in compliance with this article
unless the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all
☐ ☐ ☒
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan
shall include receiving and transmitting of information
☐ ☐ ☒
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self
or others while confined at the facility, and the separation
of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of
the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors
from any adults confined there as required by Section
208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3842
FACILITY: Bill Santucci Justice Center TYPE: CH RC: 94
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/26/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Basement
B4 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 19.7 X 10.6 X 8.8 1 0 1 1 0
B5 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 12.0 x 6.2 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
B6 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 11 x 6.3 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
B7 Holding 2001 1 0 4 4 10.1 x 7.9 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
B8 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 8.4 x 6.4 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
B9 Holding 2001 1 0 15 15 13.2 x 16.1 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
B10 Holding 2001 1 0 16 16 10 x 31.4 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
B11 Holding 2001 1 0 4 4 10.11 x 6.4 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
B12 Holding 2001 1 0 4 4 7 x 7.9 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
B13 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 12.1 x 6.4 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
B15 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 9.3 x 8.5 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
B16 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 9.4 x 7.10 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
1st Floor
101 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 7.4 x 9.1 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
102 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 9.0 x 7.1 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
103 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 8.1 x 6.6 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
104 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 8.1 x 6.6 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
109 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 7.1 x 9.0 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
110 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 7.1 x 9.0 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
2nd Floor
201 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 9.10 x 7.2 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
202 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 9.10 x 7.2 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
207 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 9.10 x 7.2 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part
of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
208 Holding 2001 1 0 3 3 9.10 x 7.2 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part
of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 3842
FACILITY NAME: Bill Santucci Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☒ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/26/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24, and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒ ☐ ☐
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
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1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring was tested and is operable.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☐ ☐ ☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
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6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
or tempered water.
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
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Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 3850
FACILITY: Historical Courthouse TYPE: CH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/26/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
2nd Floor
Holding 1986 3 0 (4) (12) 6.9 x 6.8 1 1 1 1 0
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part
of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 3850
FACILITY NAME: Historical Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1986: ☒
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 10/26/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒ ☐ ☐
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
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1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM All cells are in view of the officer’s workstation.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☐ ☐ ☒
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☐ ☐ ☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
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6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
or tempered water.
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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