BSCC
Placer SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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July 8, 2025
Wayne Woo, Sheriff
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
2929 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, PLACER COUNTY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT’S DETENTION FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Woo
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Placer County Sheriff's Department has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, and the
following facilities were inspected between Monday, June 2, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3,
2025:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Main Jail 3780 II
South Placer Jail 3807 II
South Placer Courtroom Dept 20 3808 CH
South Placer Minimum Security Facility 3809 II
Bill Santucci Justice Center 3842 CH
Placer 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 to the inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by
the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For
detailed information, refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant
Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025; BSCC staff presented
an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
Wayne Woo
Sheriff
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Please email me at matthew.schuler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 261- 4323 if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
MATTHEW SCHULER
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*
Anthony Cuffe, Compliance Deputy, Placer County Sheriff’s Department
Whitney Smith, Compliance Deputy, Placer County Sheriff’s Department
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
3780+ Placer SHRF II CH CI LTR 25-26
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: DEPUTY WHITNEY SMITH
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: June 3, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 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 2025-26 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 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Policy Manual 1-2 - Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in This policy establishes the minimum number
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation of staff required to be on duty at the Auburn
and operation of the programs and activities required by and South Placer Jails and Minimum Security
these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility. Adequate staffing will help to ensure
that safety checks of inmates are completed
as directed by the Corrections Division
Manual, to maintain facility security, and to
ensure the implementation and operation of
all programs.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 1-2 - Staffing
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local At no time shall the staffing levels divert from
detention facility who shall be immediately available and the statutory requirement of one female (non-
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an ☒ ☐ ☐ light duty) and one sworn deputy sheriff (non-
emergency. light duty) per shift, as outlined in the
California Penal Code, California Code of
Regulations, and Board of State and
Community Corrections.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which PM 1-2 - Staffing
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 PM 1-2 - Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff observed several female
☒ ☐ ☐
employees working at the facility on the day
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
of the onsite inspection. The staffing plan also
addressed the female staffing requirement.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 1-2 - Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff reviewed the staffing plan and
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a daily staffing roster during the onsite
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the inspection. The documentation appeared to
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a be compliant with this regulation.
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that This policy establishes procedures for safety
include, but are not limited to, the following: checks, defined as direct, visual observation
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- of inmates, performed at random intervals
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least ☒ ☐ ☐ within timeframes prescribed in this policy, for
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held inmates that have been housed in the inmate
and housed in the facility. population of the Auburn South Placer Jails.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all
inmates. There shall be no more than a 60-
minute lapse between safety checks.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
between safety checks. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be no more than a 60-minute
lapse between safety checks. - All inmate
pods and tanks at the Auburn and South
Placer Jails, including both jail medical units.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as PM 3-11 Safety Cell
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 PM 7-6 Safety Restraints
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
intervals. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff confirmed that the safety checks
are conducted in a random and varied time
frame.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
check occurred; safety checks from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
(2) the location where each individual safety check PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
who completed the safety check(s). PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The inmate safety check log will be kept in the
☒ ☐ ☐ corresponding housing unit. It will be the
responsibility of the Housing Unit Officer to
manually record the time the check was
completed. The Housing Unit Officer will initial
the log with his/her initials
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, All Safety Check Logs will be submitted to the
safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Supervisor for review and signature prior
to going off shift. Completed Logs will be
submitted to the Compliance Officer.
Completed logs are archived and retained for
a minimum of three (3) years.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 1-14 Personnel Training
PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Procedures
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general Training for all Sergeants, Deputies, and
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Correctional Officers will be completed prior
to being assigned to any permanent work
☒ ☐ ☐
detail and will include, at a minimum:
• Escape procedures
• Riot control procedures
• Hostage policy
• Fire control and evacuation policy
• First Aid/CPR
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 1-14 Personnel Training
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
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(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the PM 1-14 Personnel Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Procedures
Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without
obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff,
when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 1-14 Personnel Training
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
a central location and available for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PM 1-14 Personnel Training
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering PM 1-14 Personnel Training
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical responders are present when a person is PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Placer County Corrections Division Manual
(PM) 1-19 – Review of Policies and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Although the agency requires a
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ comprehensive review every two years, in
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all practice, policy review is ongoing and occurs
employees. more frequently than every two years.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Policy Manual last updated: 03/26/2025.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III PM 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, assignments, and assigned personnel
by name.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 1-20 Observations and Facility
administrator/manager. 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 PM 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. The use of a Carotid restraint
chokehold is not a trained or used technique
in the Use-of-Force response or Matrix.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Chair
Penal Code Section 3407.
☒ ☐ ☐
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed into an Emergency Restraint Chair
unless exigent circumstances exist.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PM 2-11 Booking/Intake Screening
received persons for release.
☒ ☐ ☐ All newly received persons are screened for
release in the Corrections Management
System (CMS).
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 2-11 Booking/Intake
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, PM 2-14 Floor Officers
contraband control, and key control. PM 9-12 Inmate Formal and Informal
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 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.
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(7) Emergency procedures include: PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 9-1 Escape
hostages; PM 9-2 Escape from Transport
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PM 10-1 Emergency Response
PM 10-9 Hostage
(C) mass arrests; PM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; PM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PM 2-25 Corrections Compliance Officer
and,
☒ ☐ ☐ All testing of emergency equipment is
completed and is documented by the
Compliance Unit.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 1-17 Weapons Storage
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
and sexual harassment. PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 3-16 Inmate Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be PREA
limited to, the following: PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Information and Rules for Inmates
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and harassment incidents anonymously or to any
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of staff member they choose. Staff shall
responsibilities that may have contributed to such accommodate all inmate requests to report
incidents, ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 incarcerated
persons during the onsite 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,
family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Whenever an officer becomes aware that an
prevention program developed by the facility inmate has threatened to commit suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health while in custody, that officer shall immediately
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, notify medical staff, who will determine the
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who inmate’s level of suicide risk.
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
☒ ☐ ☐ All personnel assigned to supervise
incarcerated individuals receive initial and
annual training for suicide risk identification,
prevention, and intervention.
BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
supervise incarcerated persons have
received suicide prevention training and
receive updates during in-service annual
training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
personnel.
Regularly scheduled training shall be
provided for all custody and health services
staff to include identification and
management of suicidal behavior in a
☒ ☐ ☐ Correctional setting, including high-risk
periods of incarceration, verbal and
behavioral clues that could indicate potential
suicide.
All personnel receive annual suicide
prevention training during in-service updates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment.
☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons are screened for
suicide risk, history, and current ideations at
the time of intake.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in All incarcerated persons are screened and
☒ ☐ ☐
classification. monitored for suicide risk following an
incident leading to special housing, return
from court, or change in classification status.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Intake officers communicate with arresting
risk. and transporting officers during the booking
process.
☒ ☐ ☐ 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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 3-9 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
procedures.
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director.
Every incarcerated person is screened and
☒ ☐ ☐ monitored for suicide risk following an
incident leading to separate housing,
returning from court, or a change in
classification status.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 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 This policy outlines the procedures for fire
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire department response to the Placer County
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression Corrections Facilities and establishes a
which shall include, but not be limited to: guideline for the movement of inmates from
areas that are affected by a fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Procedures
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); The fire suppression plan is developed and is
reviewed annually by the agency, the local
☒ ☐ ☐ fire authority, and the County Office of
Emergency Services.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan, and it appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Procedures
PM 10-12 Facility Inspection Report
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. Documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Procedures
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
The most recent Fire Inspection was
completed by the Placer County Fire
Department on November 19, 2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
people in the case of fire. Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
In the event of an evacuation, all incarcerated
individuals would be transported to another
Placer County Jail not affected by the fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING PM 3-19 Booking Files
0B
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics The demographic accounting system is
☒ ☐ ☐
accounting system which reflects the monthly average maintained in the Placer County Jail
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people Management System.
by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with PM 3-19 Booking Files
applicable demographic information as described in the
Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified that the Placer County
Sheriff’s Office is providing the requested
data through the Jail Profile Survey.
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1041 RECORDS PM 3-19 Booking Files
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, PM 1-39 Sexual Abuse Prevention
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities Orders - PREA
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at The PREA Coordinator will review and
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ update this policy and associated procedures
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). as necessary to maintain compliance with the
intent of PREA guidelines, and as necessary
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
to improve detection, prevention and
investigation of sexual abuse, sexual
harassment and sexual misconduct.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Any incident that occurs in either Placer
and procedures for the maintenance of written records County Correctional Facility including but not
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical limited to: routine security checks, feeding,
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee movement of inmates to court, medical or
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other ☒ ☐ ☐ programs will require a jail incident to be
person. completed. All incident reports will be
completed in the Corrections Management
System and will be completed prior to the end
of shift and given to the Duty or Floor
Sergeant for review, unless otherwise
directed.
Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 5-1 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
and the date and time of the occurrence. The incident and/or crime report shall include
the date and time of the occurrence, name(s)
of person(s) involved to include inmate(s),
Sheriff’s Office staff, civilian employees and
volunteers. The incident will include a
detailed description of the incident and the
☒ ☐ ☐ action taken. Sheriff’s Office staff involved in
or witness to the incident shall complete a
supplemental narrative for the incident and/or
crime report to document their actions or what
they witnessed.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
incident reports from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff PM 5-1 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. ☒ ☐ ☐ A copy of all incident and/or crime reports
shall be compiled and forwarded to Jail
Administration.
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1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN PM 1-6 Press Release
PM 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
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review
the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections PM 1-6 Press Release
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as PM 1-7 Release of Information
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local
Detention Facilities, is accessible on the
☒ ☐ ☐ agency website or by request.
BSCC staff confirmed that Title 15 Minimum
Standards for Local Detention Facilities is
also available to the incarcerated population
upon request.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Orientation
people as specified in sections: and Handbook while conducting the on-site
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection and confirmed that all the below-
referenced sections in this regulation 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 ☒ ☐ ☐
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy When an inmate dies while detained in a
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Placer County detention facility, or when such
reporting requirements of Government Code section person is housed outside a detention facility
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of as specified below, the duty sergeant or floor
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC sergeant in charge of that shift is responsible
within 10 days of an in-custody death. for ensuring staff response, securing certain
items, and making notifications in a timely
☒ ☐ ☐ manner. Penal Code Section 5021 requires
some of these notifications be made within
two hours of the discovery of the in custody
death.
The Sheriff or designee shall submit a copy of
the ‘Death In Custody Reporting Form’ to the
Board of State and Community Correction
(BSCC) within ten days of an in-custody
death (California Government Code 12525).
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a A meeting between the corrections
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of commander or designee, and representatives
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ from the corrections division contracted
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or medical provider and PCHD occurs within 30
designee, the health administrator, the responsible days following the availability of the coroner’s
physician and other health care, and supervision staff report.
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Deaths shall be reviewed by the medical
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ provider and PCHD to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether
changes to policies, procedures, or practices
are warranted; and to identify issues that
require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility The facility administrator shall submit a copy
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review of the initial review report of every in-custody
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of ☒ ☐ ☐ death to the BSCC within 60 days of the
section 832.10 of the Penal Code. death. The facility administrator shall provide
a copy of the initial review report that
comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following PM 1-16 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information BSCC staff confirmed that all the required
(A) Full name of the decedent demographic information is provided through
(B) Date of birth policy review only. No in-custody deaths have
(C) Date of death occurred to date in this inspection cycle.
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a No juveniles are held within the jail facility.
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, The process by which an inmate is evaluated
or III facility shall develop and implement a written to determine the level of custody,
classification plan designed to properly assign classification codes, and desire to participate
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities in Facility programs. Classification will
according to the categories of gender identity, age, properly assign inmates to housing units and
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, activities according to the categories of sex,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or crime charged, physical or mental health
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such and other criteria which will provide for the
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the safety of the inmates and staff.
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
and implement a classification system which will include
the use of classification officers or a classification A team of professionally trained employees
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated selected by and under the supervision of the
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and Facility Commander, who are responsible for
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as the placement and incarceration of persons
much information as is available about and from the into the housing area based on criteria set
incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of forth in Title 15 of the California Code of
☒ ☐ ☐
appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility Regulations and further detailed in the Placer
administrator or designee. Each person may request a County Corrections Division Classification
review of their classification plan no more often than 30 Guidelines.
days from their last review.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
classification assessments while performing
deleted.
the on-site inspection. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety A Classification Officer will conduct a
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement personal interview with those inmates whose
would present management or security problems. A detention for more than 72-hours is
☒ ☐ ☐
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall anticipated. The interview will cover the
be given serious consideration. inmate’s personal background, medical and
mental health needs, and criminal history.
The information obtained will be recorded on
the questionnaire
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a There are a wide range of communicable
medical evaluation is completed. ☒ ☐ ☐ diseases that could be found within a
correctional setting. This policy identifies
some of the more common diseases staff
working in a correctional institution are
considered to be at risk of contracting that
may require immediate post exposure
response.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
made of the person being booked as to whether the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Screening
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health Inmates demonstrating observable
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical symptoms of a suspected communicable
screening from. disease, or who have been identified as
having a communicable disease, shall be
separated until such time as a proper medical
☒ ☐ ☐
examination can be made. To determine if
such separation is necessary in the absence
of medically trained staff, the inmate will be
questioned as to whether they have a
communicable disease, including
Tuberculosis, other airborne diseases, or
other special medical problems identified by a
health authority. Their response will be noted
on the intake medical questionnaire and
medical booking screen.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated There will be consultation between facility
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of administrators/designees and the responsible
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff prior to actions being taken
regarding patients who are diagnosed as
having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not PM 3-2 Medical Screening
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Disordered Inmates
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation will be completed by medical
staff as determined by medical staff or at the
☒ ☐ ☐ request/direction of custody staff. Treatment
and recommendation for housing at either
facility will be made, or transfer to an
appropriate care facility will be initiated as
indicated per MD order, contracted medical
provider, PA/NP protocols and/or medical
provider RN Standardized Procedures.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PM 3-2 Medical Screening
safety of the person in crisis or others. PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐ Medical Services staff shall consult with
Classification and the Shift Sergeant
regarding appropriate housing, i.e., protective
custody cells or infirmary.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Administrative Separation is used only where
develop and implement policies and procedures for the continued presence of the inmate in general
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people. population poses a serious disruption to the
operation of the jail, risk to inmate(s), or a risk
to staff. This includes protective custody
status requests by inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Administrative Separation shall consist of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ separate and secure housing but shall not
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility involve any other deprivation of privileges
staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
☒ ☐ ☐
an incarcerated person’s health.
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
incarcerated people who have:
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Administrative Separation shall be provided
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in for those inmates who are prone to:
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and • Promote activity or behavior that is criminal
facility staff. in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is • Demonstrate influence over other inmates,
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or including influence to promote or direct action
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated or behavior that is criminal in nature or
people, and facility staff. disruptive to the safety and security of other
☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other operation of the facility;
incarcerated persons or facility staff. • Escape;
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted • Assault, attempted assault, or participation
escape. in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other inmates or facility staff;
incarcerated people. • Likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative separation is
determined to be necessary in order to obtain
the objective of protecting the welfare of
inmates and staff.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility If an inmate is denied a request for
staff. administrative separation or protective
☒ ☐ ☐
custody, or if an inmate is placed in either of
these situations over his/her objections, such
action should be documented in their
classification file.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
administrative separation. Administrative Separation is subject to
classification review if an inmate is
administratively separated for more than
seven days, and is subject to being grieved
☒ ☐ ☐ by the inmate.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
Administrative housing placements while
performing the on-site inspection. The
documentation appeared to contain all of the
required ongoing reviews and evaluations.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL PM 3-11 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section The Auburn Jail utilizes cells 26 and 27,
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who located in booking as Safety Cells for
display behavior which results in the destruction of inmates. The South Placer Jail utilizes cells
☒ ☐ ☐
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to 51, 52, 54 and 57 located in booking, and
self or others. cells 851, 852, 853 and 854 located in the
infirmary. These cells are designated for the
housing of physically violent inmates who
pose a danger to themselves or others.
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The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 3-11 Safety Cell
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate The Shift Sergeant, or staff member placing
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell the inmate in a safety cell shall notify medical
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but ☒ ☐ ☐ staff when an inmate is placed in a safety cell.
not be limited to: The Shift Sergeant, staff member and
medical staff making the placement shall sign
the Special Housing Log at the time of
placement.
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment PM 3-11 Safety Cell
or as a substitute for treatment.
The safety cells shall not be used as a
☒ ☐ ☐
medical treatment, and under no
circumstances are Safety Cells to be used as
a form of discipline or punishment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the PM 3-11 Safety Cell
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be Medical staff shall, a minimum of every four
reviewed a minimum of every four hours. hours, or at the request of custody staff,
☒ ☐ ☐
check inmates in a Safety Cell for continued
retention. The inmate shall be medically
cleared for continued retention every 24
hours thereafter.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as PM 3-11 Safety Cell
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be A medical assessment shall be completed
☒ ☐ ☐
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to within a maximum of 12 hours of placement
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a in the safety cell or at the next daily sick call,
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. whichever is earliest.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health PM 3-11 Safety Cell
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on The facility manager, designee or responsible
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon health care staff shall obtain a mental health
☒ ☐ ☐
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. opinion/consultation with responsible health
care staff on placement and retention, which
shall be secured within 12 hours of
placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least PM 3-11 Safety Cell
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be Twice every 30 minutes, Custody Staff shall
documented. directly observe and document on the Special
Housing Log, safety checks on inmates
☒ ☐ ☐ placed in a Safety Cell.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
safety cell placements from January 2025
through April 2025. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure PM 3-11 Safety Cell
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids.
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates in a Safety Cell shall be offered fluids
every one hour or more as requested.
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(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to PM 3-11 Safety Cell
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal When possible, inmates in a Safety Cell
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's ☒ ☐ ☐ should be dressed in jail clothing or a safety
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. garment. Jewelry, watches, belts and other
personal belongings will be collected for safe
keeping.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section The Auburn Jail utilizes cells 19 and 20,
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of located in the booking area, as designated
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety Sobering Cells. The South Placer Jail utilizes
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. cells 67, 68, 71 and 72 located in booking.
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates who are unable to care for their
personal safety, the safety of others or are
combative with staff due to their state of
intoxication shall be placed into a Sobering
Cell, as deemed appropriate by the shift or
floor sergeant.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
as they are able to continue the admission process or are
no longer a risk to themselves or others. Inmates placed into the Sobering Cell shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
removed as soon as they are able to continue
and complete the booking and housing
process.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent During the review of sobering cell
☒ ☐ ☐
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these placements, BSCC staff did not review any
regulations. placements that met or exceeded the 6-hour
threshold.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
A medical assessment is performed at the
time of initial placement.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half
hour. Such observation shall be documented. Officers shall visually check on inmates in the
Sobering Cell a minimum of twice every half
hour. These checks shall be documented on
☒ ☐ ☐ the Special Housing Log
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
sobering cell placements from January 2025
through April 2025. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and There will be consultation between facility
procedures for the identification and evaluation, administrators/designees and the responsible
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and medical staff prior to actions being taken
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with regarding patients who are diagnosed as
developmental disabilities. having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of The Medical Provider Management or
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. designee will notify the Alta California
Regional Center within 24 hours of the
presence of inmates believed to have
developmental disabilities.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Identification of restraints approved for use in
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which the Auburn and South Placer Jails. Address
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ the use, exceptions, duties, documentation,
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this and other procedures to be followed when
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or using restraints. It is not the intention of this
other restraint devices when used to restrain policy to define the use of force or the use of
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility force for security reasons.
manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated
person in restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: PM 1-10 Use of Force
(1) acceptable restraint devices; PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
This Order provides a policy and procedure
for restraining subjects during detentions and
arrest, utilizing handcuffs, flexible cuffs,
hobbles, WRAP, and improvised restraints.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in PM 1-10 Use of Force
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff noticed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation devices located throughout the
facility during the onsite inspection.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Special Housing Log: A Special Housing Log
will remain on the cell door of the restrained
inmate at all times the person is in the ERC,
and shall be filled out as directed.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections staff shall notify medical
personnel if an inmate refuses fluids for more
than two hours while confined in the ERC.
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(5) exercising of extremities. PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections staff shall allow inmates confined
in the ERC the opportunity for the individual
movement of their extremities for at least ten
minutes out of every one hour, while also
ensuring the safety of the inmate and staff.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM 1-10 Use of Force
following requirements: PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Chair
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM 1-10 Use of Force
incarcerated people who display behavior which PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
results in the destruction of property or reveal an Chair
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
☒ ☐ ☐
The ERC should only be used on inmates
who display behavior which results in the
destruction of property, a forced blood draw,
or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM 1-10 Use of Force
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Chair
ineffective. ☒ ☐ ☐
The ERC should be utilized only when less
restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM 1-10 Use of Force
restraints only with the approval of the facility PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
manager, the facility watch commander, or Chair
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Inmates shall be placed in the ERC with the
☒ ☐ ☐ approval of the on-duty Sergeant and a
responsible health care staff member.
Continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured
within one hour from the time of placement.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM 1-10 Use of Force
shall be secured within one hour from the time of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
placement. Chair
Medical personnel shall document on the
☒ ☐ ☐ Special Housing Log their approval of the
inmate’s placement in the ERC as soon as
possible, but not more than one hour after
placement. This approval is not necessary
when an inmate is placed in the ERC for a
period less than fifteen minutes, one time only
within a twenty-four-hour period.
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(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM 1-10 Use of Force
four hours of placement. PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time
of placement. A medical assessment shall be
completed within four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
that the restraints are properly employed, and to Chair
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. Corrections staff shall at least twice every
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons thirty minutes conduct and document on the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area Special Housing Log their visual observations
which makes provisions to protect the person from of the inmate confined in an ERC.
☒ ☐ ☐
abuse. Documentation shall include observations of
all fluids, food, and medication offered or
given to the restrained inmate.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
restraint placement logs from January 2025
through April 2025. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in PM 1-10 Use of Force
consultation with responsible health care staff PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Chair
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
☒ ☐ ☐
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further Inmates shall be transported to the hospital or
evaluation. evaluated by jail medical staff when confined
in the ERC for a period of four hours, or
longer.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM 1-10 Use of Force
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement. Chair
(11) All events and information related to the PM 1-10 Use of Force
placement in restraints shall be documented and PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
shall be video recorded unless exigent Chair
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for
☒ ☐ ☐ A video recording device and/or video
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
surveillance camera shall be used to record
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
the placement of an inmate in the ERC or
and the duration of placement.
WRAP and to continuously record the inmate
until they are finally released from the
restraints.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☒ ☐ ☐
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
policy shall include reference to the following: restraint placement logs from January 2025
through April 2025. No instances of a
pregnant incarcerated person being placed
into restraints were reported.
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(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or PM 1-10 Use of Force
in recovery after delivery or termination of the PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg Chair
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
Pregnant inmates shall only be restrained by
☒ ☐ ☐
handcuffs applied to the front. No shackles
or belly chains shall be used.
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed in an ERC or WRAP unless exigent
circumstances exist.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during PM 1-10 Use of Force
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Chair
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public. ☒ ☐ ☐ At no time shall an inmate who is in labor be
shackled by the wrists, ankles, or both
including prior to or during transport to a
hospital, during delivery, and while in
recovery after giving birth, except as provided
in Penal Code Section 3407
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional PM 1-10 Use of Force
who is currently responsible for the medical care of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Restraints shall be removed when a medical
professional determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s PM 1-10 Use of Force
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Chair
pregnant people. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy,
☒ ☐ ☐
she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant
inmates, including, but not limited to, the
provisions of this chapter, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE PM 3-22 DNA Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized This policy identifies persons mandated to
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel provide DNA samples; lists information to be
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to included in the DNA collection kit; directs the
☒ ☐ ☐
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or distribution of collected information, and
palm print impressions from individuals who are required establishes collection times, procedures
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions regarding subject refusals, and the keeping of
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse records.
following written or oral request.
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(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of PM 3-13 Blood Draws
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that PM 3-22 DNA Collection
an objective, trained and competent correctional
employee, faced with similar facts and Reasonable force may be used to obtain
circumstances, would consider necessary and blood samples from arrestees that do not
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. wish to voluntarily provide the samples. In
determining what degree of force is
reasonable, courts will consider:
☒ ☐ ☐
• The seriousness of the crime.
• The extent of resistance or use of force by
the suspect.
• The degree of force used by the officers, and
whether it threatened the health of the
suspect.
• The extent to which the officers’ force was
an affront to the suspect’s personal privacy
and bodily integrity.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by PM 3-13 Blood Draws
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to PM 3-22 DNA Collection
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to If the inmate refuses to comply with the
provide the requisite specimen, sample or required collection of buccal cells, his or her
☒ ☐ ☐
impression and the consequences of refusal. actions will be considered a refusal and a
blood draw should be done. Reasonable
efforts to secure voluntary compliance should
be made. If necessary, reasonable force is
permitted to collect a blood draw.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written PM 3-13 Blood Draws
authorization of the facility watch commander or PM 3-22 DNA Collection
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 PM 3-13 Blood Draws
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including PM 3-22 DNA Collection
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 PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
☒ ☐ ☐
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
education program for incarcerated persons. Placer Schools for Adults is the current
educational provider.
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When such services are not made available by the PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator PM 6-12 Education Policy
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources. The Inmate Education Program is an integral
part of the Placer Correctional Facilities at
both Auburn and South Placer Jails. Inmates
are encouraged to participate in the wide
☒ ☐ ☐ range of educational opportunities and
subjects. Inmates may prepare for the GED
test or complete their high school education.
In addition, lifestyle classes, life skills,
academic brush-up, re-entry and basic
computer skills may be offered as resources
allow.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
vocational, or both, education of housed people. PM 6-12 Education Policy
Inmates may request to participate in the
Inmate Education Program by completing an
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate request form and addressing the form
to either Programs or Education. Education
staff will evaluate the request and determine
eligibility.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
established. Modified academic or vocational PM 6-12 Education Policy
opportunities may be provided based on sound security
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates are allowed to participate in a variety
and regulations. of educational programs, depending on the
inmate classification, availability of courses
and funding constraints.
1062 VISITING PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Inmates are encouraged to maintain
written policies and procedures, which include the relationships with family and friends. Visiting
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ is scheduled on a regular basis, limited only
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: by the physical and personnel constraints of
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility the Placer County Corrections Facilities and
schedules, space, and number of personnel will the Video Visiting schedule.
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
☒ ☐ ☐
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. Visitation types and hours are located on the
Placer County Sheriff’s Office website.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated Each inmate at either facility shall be allowed
person each week. a minimum of two visits per week. Depending
☒ ☐ ☐ on housing location, these visits can be a
combination of on-site face-to-face and on-
site video visits. These visits will be in half-
hour increments, totaling a minimum of one
hour per week.
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(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility Any visitor who fails to comply with the
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled General Visiting Rules and/or any request or
visits and document such review. direction of a staff member may be prohibited
from visiting or may have that visit terminated.
☒ ☐ ☐
All inmates must conduct themselves in a
proper and acceptable manner consistent
with facility rules and regulations. Failure to
comply will prohibit or terminate the visit and
may lead to disciplinary action.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
section shall include provision for visitation by minor
children of the incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Minor children (under 18 years of age) may
visit when accompanied by a responsible
adult.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is Visitors can choose to have the remote video
requested by an incarcerated person. visitation option. At the Auburn Jail, remote
☒ ☐ ☐ video visits are in addition to the two allowed
on site visitation sessions.
Remote and onsite video visits are available
seven days a week.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
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) PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
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 Remote and onsite video visits are available
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐ seven days a week.
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including: In-person with a barrier.
In-person video.
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Remote video.
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 incarcerated person is allowed a
minimum of two, one-half hour, in-person
visits per week. Remote video visitation is
unlimited.
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Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Dress Code - All visitors, male or female, adult
and children, must be dressed within the
following guidelines. These guidelines apply
for both the Auburn Jail and the South Placer
Jail. Failure to comply with the dress code
may result in the visitor being turned away.
1. Shorts (must be mid-thigh or longer in
length)
2. Skirts (must be mid-thigh in length or
longer)
3. Shoes must be worn
4. No bare midriff
5. No low-cut shirts
6. No tank tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops,
tube tops, etc. (all shirts must have sleeves)
7. No sheer fabric or exposed undergarments
8. Clothing with logos that inherently promote
violence, hate, drug use, profanity, sex acts,
or gangs is not allowed
9. No bathing suits
10. No jeans with holes
11. No gang related attire
12. No hats, bandanas, beanies, etc. (nothing
to be worn on the head) a. Visitors that claim
a religious belief as a reason to wear a hat,
beanie, turban, etc., may be allowed to wear
these items as determined by the Visiting
Officer on a case by case basis. If the Visiting
Officer is not clear on the validity of the
visitor’s claim, a Duty or Floor Sergeant shall
be contacted to respond and make the final
determination
13.Cell phones, cell phone wrist watches and
laptop computers are not allowed
1063 CORRESPONDENCE PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies To maintain an orderly flow of incoming
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: inmate mail restricted only by the health,
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an safety, and security of both jail facilities.
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility
manager or designee approves; Mail staff shall open and inspect legal mail
☒ ☐ ☐
only to search for contraband, cash, checks,
or money orders in the presence of the
inmate.
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and Inmates may correspond, confidentially, with
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; state and federal courts, any member of the
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail ☒ ☐ ☐ State Bar, holder of public office, and the
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money Board of State and Community Corrections
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; (BSCC). Inmates may also correspond
confidentially with the facility manager at
each facility.
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(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates may also correspond confidentially
with the facility manager at each facility.
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Those inmates who are without funds shall be
correspondence with family members and friends but permitted at least four postage paid
without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each
☒ ☐ ☐
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to week to permit correspondence with family
the courts. members and friends but without limitation on
the number of postage-paid envelopes and
sheets of paper to their attorney and to the
courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES PM 6-17 Inmate Law Library Service
PM 6-18 Inmate Library Service
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV The Auburn and South Placer Jails library
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined service includes access to current information
by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ on community services and resources, as
include access to the following resources via paper well as religious, educational, and
documents or through electronic media and include recreational reading materials. The Inmate
current information on community services and Services Admin Legal Clerk may be
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference contacted to obtain reading materials for non-
material and recreational reading material. English speaking inmates.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmates housed in general population and
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of administrative separation will be allowed a
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of minimum of three hours of outdoor exercise
seven days to include: over a period of seven days and these three
hours will be separate from the seven hours
of recreation over seven days. Inmates will
not receive access to outdoor exercise while
housed in disciplinary separation. Jail staff
☒ ☐ ☐
will follow the Title 15 schedule for each
housing area and make the appropriate
entries on the Title 15 log, and CMS, showing
the actual times inmates are in the recreation
and outdoor exercise areas.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
exercise and recreation logs from January
2025 through April 2025. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
procedures to ensure safety and security.
Inmates will not be allowed to participate in
☒ ☐ ☐ any unsupervised group activities such as
group exercise, team sports, martial arts
training, or any other activity meant to coerce
or intimidate other inmates.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
WRITINGS
Inmates will be permitted to purchase,
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall receive, and read books, newspapers, or
develop written policies and procedures which will permit periodicals accepted for distribution by the
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any U.S. Post Office, with or without publisher
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for subscription.
☒ ☐ ☐
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The
facility administrator shall develop and implement a
written plan to make available a current newspaper or
other like source, including a non-English language
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the
right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
legitimate penological interest;
Some publications may be disapproved
☒ ☐ ☐
should they pose a threat to the penological
interests of the jail (i.e., safety and security of
the facility, staff, or inmates).
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
mail containing information concerning where, how,
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Sexually explicit publications or publications
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, featuring nudity will not be allowed.
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any
☒ ☐ ☐
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or
an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and
Mail staff shall open and inspect legal mail
☒ ☐ ☐
only to search for contraband, cash, checks,
or money orders in the presence of the
inmate.
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one
time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PM 6-19 Inmate Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies This policy establishes procedures to provide
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or all arrestees and inmates reasonable
communication device beyond those telephone calls telephone access that is consistent with
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. inmate rights, while preserving the safety of
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by both staff, inmates, and the security of the
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities.
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices A special telephone is available for inmates
may include but are not limited to videophones, who are hearing impaired and provided upon
teletypewriters, or third-party communications request.
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.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Inmates have access to telephones that
access to the court and to legal counsel. connect to the Public Defender’s office during
Such access shall consist of: business hours, free of charge. Inmates may
☒ ☐ ☐ use these phones during their scheduled
dayroom times or outside of their scheduled
dayrooms when approved by a shift
supervisor. The telephone number
designated by the Public Defender’s office
has been pre-designated as a non-recorded
and non-monitored call.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
regulations, and, PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
Contact Interview Rooms 77, 78, 308, 511
and 513 shall be made available for these
professional visits.
1069 ORIENTATION PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
Information and Rules for Inmates
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ The Inmate Rulebook is available on kiosks
implementation of a program for people newly admitted and in hard copy. It is available in English
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of and Spanish.
placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Information and Rules for Inmates
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
information to each person, including those with Information and Rules for Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English
proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
be limited to, the following: Information and Rules for Inmates
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
rules; BSCC staff reviewed the Placer County
☒ ☐ ☐
Sheriff’s Office Inmate Orientation and
Inmate Handbook. BSCC staff verified that
the following elements are included in the
inmate 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; ☒ ☐ ☐
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(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 PM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Inmates are allowed to participate in a variety
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate of educational programs, depending on the
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies inmate classification, availability of courses
☒ ☐ ☐
for individual or family social service programs for and funding constraints.
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the
services and resources available in the community and
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service
delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the PM 6-12 Education Policy
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments; The Inmate Education Program is an integral
(b) best practices in: part of the Placer Correctional Facilities at
(1) individual, group or family counseling; both Auburn and South Placer Jails. Inmates
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; are encouraged to participate in the wide
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; range of educational opportunities and
(4) vocational testing and counseling; subjects. Inmates may prepare for the GED
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling; test or complete their high school education.
(6) discharge and reentry planning; In addition, lifestyle classes, life skills,
(c) referral to community resources and programs; academic brush-up, re-entry and basic
(d) reentry planning and service development; computer skills may be offered as resources
(e) legal assistance; allow.
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING PM 6-20 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced The Placer County Corrections Division shall
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop only provide voting applications for Placer
written policies and procedures whereby the county ☒ ☐ ☐ County elections. When an inmate wants to
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, vote, they must send an Inmate Request
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. Form to the Compliance Officer, who will give
them the latest application for absentee
voting. The inmate is responsible for mailing
the application to the Elections Office.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES PM 6-7 Religious Services
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide The religious program provides for services
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in and counseling to all inmates regardless of
religious services, practices, and counseling on a denomination or faith. Chaplains that have
voluntary basis. been properly cleared for jail volunteering will
conduct weekly non-denominational services.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
The Placer County Corrections Division
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
conforms to uniform guidelines for the
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
handling of inmate grievances per Title 15
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
and our consent decree. Inmates may submit
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
their complaints regarding conditions of their
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; ☒ ☐ ☐
confinement using this grievance process,
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program
including, but not limited to: medical care;
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures;
ADA; dayroom/rec yard; classification
and food, clothing, and bedding.
actions; education/programs; commissary;
Such policies and procedures shall include:
telephone, mail, Title 15; facility issues; use
of force; staff/officer; meals/food; or other,
visiting procedures, or clothing and bedding.
(1) a grievance form; PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
Both the Auburn and South Placer Jails will
use an electronic grievance system utilizing
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate tablets for inmates to file regarding
custody problems. If an inmate is deemed
unable to use a tablet including but not limited
to Title 15 section 1052, paper grievances
can be used instead of electronic.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
BSCC staff reviewed an electronic grievance
form located on the housing unit kiosk during
the on-site inspection. Instructions were
☒ ☐ ☐ located on the kiosk.
BSCC staff also spoke with custody staff and
the incarcerated individuals while on the on-
site inspection. Both confirmed that grievance
instructions are provided.
(3) a process for submission and handling of PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
anonymous grievances;
☒ ☐ ☐ Anonymous grievances are processed and
recorded for auditing purposes. Anonymous
grievances are investigated when deemed
necessary.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
appropriate staff level;
Staff should attempt to handle a grievance at
☒ ☐ ☐ the lowest level possible, including resolving
the issue if a resolution is within their means
to do so. Staff should make the supervisor
aware the issue was addressed so the first
level response can reflect this resolution.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
A floor sergeant or shift sergeant will review
☒ ☐ ☐
the electronic grievance and provide a
response within ten business days. The
sergeant may contact the inmate for
additional clarification of the issue.
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(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐
Grievances are not denied.
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed
a period of 15 calendar days;
The Corrections Commander or designee will
review, record comments or resolutions, and
☒ ☐ ☐ reply to the inmate within ten business days.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
grievances from January 2025 through April
2025. The documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
within the facility;
If the grievance is routed in the system to
another authority (Medical Manager, Food
☒ ☐ ☐
Services Manager, Classification Officer, Title
15 Officer, Court Liaison, etc.) that
designated authority must review and
respond within the same ten business day
window.
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
appeal, response, and related documents to the
incarcerated person; and,
If the inmate does not want to appeal to level
☒ ☐ ☐
two and wants a paper copy of the electronic
grievance completed at level one, they can
send a paper request or electronic request to
the Title 15 Compliance Officer.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
regular review of grievances, responses, and
☒ ☐ ☐
appeals.
BSCC staff confirmed that grievances are
audited routinely by the Jail Commander.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
control the submission of an excessive number of
The Jail Commander may order a limit to the
grievances. ☒ ☐
number of grievances an individual inmate
may submit should it appear the grievances
are repetitive in number and/or frivolous in
nature.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility The Corrections Division uses a uniform
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary process to ensure all inmate disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
actions are administered in a fair and
consistent manner, in accordance with all
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
applicable laws and standards.
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
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Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon A copy of the rules of inmate conduct handout
booking. containing a list of chargeable offenses shall
be made available and explained, where
necessary, to all inmates upon their entry into
the facility. The full jail rulebook will be
☒ ☐ ☐ available via the commissary kiosks and
tablets, located in each housing area. The
inmate will be provided with an access code
to the kiosks.
BSCC staff confirmed that the rules and
disciplinary actions are located on the module
kiosks during the onsite inspection.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them The rules and regulations are available in
verbally or provide them with material in an Spanish and Russian for those inmates who
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ do not speak English.
procedures and actions.
BSCC staff confirmed that the rulebook is
available in other languages on the module
kiosks during the onsite inspection.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PERSONS PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies This policy establishes a standardized
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. discipline schedule as a guideline for
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following imposing discipline for jail rule violations by
elements: inmates housed at both Placer County Jail
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Facilities, including Minimum Security at the
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may South Placer Facility.
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less Such sanctions shall include, but not be
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, the following:
and supervisory approval. 1. Reprimand
2. Loss of one or more privileges for up to 30
days or more
3. Restitution through civil prosecution
4. Disciplinary Separation (DS) for a
maximum of 30 days (Before a required
Corrections Commander Review).
5. Loss of “Good Time” or “Work Time” credit
6. Removal from work detail
7. Loss of Visits
8. Criminal prosecution
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
☒ ☐ ☐
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to Department policy provides a standardized
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such matrix for discipline related to minor, major,
violations may include, but are not limited to: and severe disciplinary violations.
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1. Loss of good time/work time. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
☒ ☐ ☐ In addition to the prescribed discipline for the
violation, Sentenced inmates may be
subjected to loss of good time/work time
credits, pursuant to 4019 PC.
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
impose such consequences.
A Sergeant will review the discipline report
and follow the discipline schedule to
determine the suggested punishment for
☒ ☐ ☐ each violation. Sergeants may not decrease
discipline time according to the schedule, but
may increase time in certain instances. This
is meant to keep disciplines consistent
amongst all Sergeants. The Sergeant will list
the proposed sanction in the disciplinary
report.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
involved in the charges. PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
☒ ☐ ☐
Sergeants are responsible for reviewing all
disciplinary actions.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the A copy of the disciplinary report will be
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person. provided to the inmate prior to the start of the
administrative process. Issuance of this copy
will start the 24 hour minimum time period,
per California Code of Regulations, Title 15
1081 Sub-Section B.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been Any formal charges pending against an
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate shall be acted on no sooner than 24
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time hours and no later than 72 hours after the
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, inmate has received notice of disciplinary
or for good cause. action. The inmate may waive the 24 and 72
hour provisions.
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3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or BSCC staff spoke with incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the individuals and staff regarding disciplinary
issues are complex. hearings. Both confirmed that the
incarcerated individuals are able to appear on
their own behalf and present witnesses.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
hours after an incarcerated person has been PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
Any formal charges pending against an
☒ ☐ ☐ inmate shall be acted on no sooner than 24
hours and no later than 72 hours after the
inmate has received notice of disciplinary
action. The inmate may waive the 24 and 72
hour provisions.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee. Upon completion of the disciplinary review
☒ ☐ ☐
and execution of the disciplinary action, a
copy of the Inmate Disciplinary Report will be
forwarded to the Corrections Commander or
designee for review.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
written statement by the fact-finders about the PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
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 PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
supervisor on all disciplinary action. PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
Upon completion of the disciplinary review
☒ ☐ ☐
and execution of the disciplinary action, a
copy of the Inmate Disciplinary Report will be
forwarded to the Corrections Commander or
designee for review.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule When an inmate violates a minor rule and has
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a no other behavioral or disciplinary history,
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of staff is encouraged to handle such violations
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the with informal corrective action. Informal
following: corrective action may include temporary loss
(a) Loss of privileges. of radio privileges, television, temporary
(b) Extra work detail. removal from the housing unit, minor work
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. assignments, etc. The Shift or Floor Sergeant
(d) Removal from work details. will be advised when such action is taken and
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal a disciplinary report shall be written.
Code Section 4019. ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Such sanctions shall include, but not be
Code Section 4019. limited to, the following:
(g) Disciplinary separation. 1. Reprimand
2. Loss of one or more privileges for up to 30
days or more
3. Restitution through civil prosecution
4. Disciplinary Separation (DS) for a
maximum of 30 days (Before a required
Corrections Commander Review).
5. Loss of “Good Time” or “Work Time” credit
6. Removal from work detail
7. Loss of Visits
8. Criminal prosecution
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Administrative Separation shall consist of
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological separate and secure housing but shall not
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ involve any other deprivation of privileges
than is necessary to obtain the objective of
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: protecting the inmates and staff.
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
facility manager before the disciplinary separation PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall No inmate can be on continued disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until separation (D/S)status beyond 30
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall consecutive days without review and
be documented. approval by the Corrections Commander or
designee.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be Inmates housed for disciplinary separation
deprived of them through any portion of the day shall not be deprived of bedding or clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
except that those incarcerated persons who engage except in cases where the inmate destroys
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be such articles or uses them to attempt suicide.
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 PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
medical staff determine that an individual has serious PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately ☒ ☐ ☐
upon this determination. Mental health staff evaluate all incarcerated
individuals placed into separation and
monitor them every 24 hours.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐
No inmate shall be allowed to exercise the
Note: PC § 4019.5.
right of punishment over any other inmate or
group of inmates.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, PM 3-11 Safety Cell
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
disciplinary purposes. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
☒ ☐ ☐
The safety cells shall not be used as a
medical treatment, and under no
circumstances are Safety Cells to be used as
a form of discipline or punishment.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
regulations.
The opportunity for personal hygiene based
on housing schedules, or when time allows.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Deprivation of personal
hygiene was not withheld as a form of
disciplinary sanctions.
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(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
The same quality and quantity of food as that
provided to inmates in general population.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Withholding of food
products was not withheld as a form of
disciplinary sanctions.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
except in cases where the incarcerated person has PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
violated correspondence regulations, in which case PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72
hours, without the review and approval of the facility BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Correspondence
privileges being withheld, except those
violating correspondence regulations, were
not withheld as a form of disciplinary
sanctions.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
suspended as a disciplinary measure. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
Retain all rights of access to courts and
counsel as inmates in general population
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Withholding access to
courts or counsel was not withheld as a form
of disciplinary sanctions.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule ☒ ☐ ☐ The completed records of all infractions of
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. facility rules and regulations and the
disposition of such cases shall be maintained
for the current calendar year, plus three
years.
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1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Facility Transfers
develop a written plan to address the identification,
treatment, control and follow-up management of Inmates demonstrating observable
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan symptoms of a suspected communicable
shall cover the intake screening procedures, disease, or who have been identified as
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical having a communicable disease, shall be
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during ☒ ☐ ☐ separated until such time as a proper medical
incarceration and coordination with public health officials examination can be made. To determine if
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall such separation is necessary in the absence
reflect the current local incidence of communicable of medically trained staff, the inmate will be
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated questioned as to whether they have a
people and staff. communicable disease, including
Tuberculosis, other airborne diseases, or
other special medical problems identified by a
health authority. Their response will be noted
on the intake medical questionnaire and
medical booking screen.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Screening
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
procedures in conformance with applicable state and PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
federal law, which include, but are not limited to: Facility Transfers
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
reported; Any inmate who has or is suspected of having
☒ ☐ ☐
a communicable disease or has observable
symptoms of communicable diseases,
including but not limited to, tuberculosis,
hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases,
AIDS, or other special medical problems
identified by the Health Authority, shall be
referred immediately to jail medical staff.
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
reports; Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
persons and custody staff; Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Screening
exposure to others; PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
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(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
The Transfer of Medical Information Form is
strictly confidential. The Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
☒ ☐ ☐ (HIPPA Act) governs the release of patient
identifiable information by hospitals and other
health care providers. It establishes
protection to preserve the confidentiality of
medical information and specifies that a
health care provider may not disclose medical
information or records unless the disclosure
is authorized by the HIPPA Act, by other laws
or by the patient in accordance with the
requirements set forth in the act.
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
medical needs, and safety of the affected Screening
incarcerated persons; PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
possible exposure of custody staff to a Screening
communicable disease. PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
☒ ☐ ☐ Upon transfer of an inmate from the custody
of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office to
another jurisdiction, a summary of Medical
History will be provided to the receiving
agencies Transporting Officer, or directly to
the receiving facility, in accordance with
Institute for Medical Quality Standards.
1211 SICK CALL PM 7-1 Inmate 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 and for the orderly
☒ ☐ ☐
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons movement of inmates to and from the Medical
or provision made that any incarcerated person Units at the Auburn and South Placer Jails for
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such the purpose of inmate sick call.
attention.
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1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING PM 8-1 Meal Count and Service
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and MEALTIME:
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one • Breakfast: 0500
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ • Lunch: 1100
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 • Dinner: 1600
hours pass between evening and morning meals.
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people
on medical diets in less than the time period outlined
above, if prescribed by the responsible physician.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the PM 8-1 Meal Counts and Service
actual consumption of each meal except for those on
medical diets where the responsible physician has All inmates will be provided no less than 15-
☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed additional time. minutes to consume their meal. In this setting,
this time should not start until the last inmate
is provided a meal.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who PM 8-1 Meal Counts and Service
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on Inmates that are transported to outside
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed ☒ ☐ ☐ appointments including court, are provided
meal. with a meal during their appointment, or are
provided with a meal upon their return to the
jail.
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but The Auburn and South Placer Jails shall
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ maintain a quantity of clothing, bedding and
shall include, but not be limited to: linen for the actual and replacement needs of
(a) Clean socks and footwear; the inmate population. Clothing and linen
exchange shall take place once a week or as
designated by the jail administration.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing and linen exchange shall take place
once a week or as designated by the jail
administration.
(c) Clean undergarments; PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing and linen exchange shall take place
once a week or as designated by the jail
administration.
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(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
Initial clothing issue for male inmates will
consist of:
1. One pair of sandals
2. Two pairs of socks
☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Three pairs of boxer shorts
4. Three orange t-shirts
5. Two orange pullover uniform shirts
6. Two sweatshirts (sweatshirts will be issued
seasonally from October 1-April 1)
7. Two pair orange uniform pants
8. One pair of regular shorts (MS4 inmates
only)
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
Initial clothing issue for female inmates will
consist of:
1. One pair of sandals
2. Two pairs of socks
☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Five pairs of panties
4. Three jogging type bras
5. Three red t-shirts
6. Two red pullover uniform shirts
7. Two sweatshirts (sweatshirts will be issued
seasonally from October 1-April 1)
8. Two pair red uniform pants
9. One nightgown
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
footwear specified in this regulation. This option
☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility Personal clothing/footwear items may be
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. utilized if found necessary by the health care
provider.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. BSCC staff inspected the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more persons issued clothing and linen while
compatible with their gender identity and gender conducting the onsite inspection. The clothing
expression. and linen were clean and free of any tears or
holes.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL PM 4-9 Vermin Control/Inmate Property
CLOTHING
To prevent the spread of vermin in the
There shall be written policies and procedures developed facilities from the storage of inmate property
by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ all such infested property shall be cleaned,
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s disinfected, or stored in a closed container so
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
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1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Personal care items are given to every new
☒ ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal inmate upon housing. Additional hygiene
hygiene items. items may be purchased through
commissary.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no
maximum allowance. An inmate shall, upon request, be allowed to
continue to use materials necessary for
personal hygiene with regard to their
menstrual cycle and reproductive system,
including but not limited to, sanitary pads and
☒ ☐ ☐ tampons, at no cost to the inmate. Sanitary
products shall be provided free of charge,
regardless of indigency status.
BSCC staff confirmed that these items are
available during the onsite inspection. All
three items were present and available on the
day of inspection.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
supply themself with the following personal care items,
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, All new inmates from booking will be issued
shall be issued: a personal hygiene kit before they are
(a) Toothbrush, housed. This kit will consist of the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Toothbrush
2. Toothpaste
3. Soap
4. Comb
5. Pen
6. Cup
(b) Dentifrice, PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
PM 4-7 Inmate Electric Razors
☒ ☐ ☐ Electric shavers will be available in the
housing units at specified times. Razor
cleaning solution will be provided as needed
and requested.
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
hours of housing assignment.
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
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Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected In all locations, disinfectant cleaning solution
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the will be available at the razor stations. Staff
☒ ☐ ☐
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections should be attentive to possible misuse of the
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of cleaning solution; inmates are not allowed to
Regulations. use this disinfectant for any other purpose
than cleaning razor heads.
1266 SHOWERING PM 4-8 Inmate Showers
There shall be written policies and procedures developed All inmates will be provided access to a
☒ ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. shower every other day at a minimum, or
more often as allowed by their classification
and housing assignments.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe PM 4-8 Inmate Showers
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every
other day or more often if possible. Inmates in general population and
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative Separation will be offered
access to the shower every day during their
normal dayroom schedule.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be PM 4-8 Inmate Showers
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is All inmates will be provided access to a
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or shower every other day at a minimum, or
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be more often as allowed by their classification
documented. and housing assignments.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES PM 4-4 Inmate Haircuts
(a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates will be provided access to hair cutting
equipment for the sole purpose of receiving
haircuts.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of PM 4-4 Inmate Haircuts
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Haircuts will be available every Sunday.
least once a month. The facility administrator may Inmates will prepare a list of persons
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are requesting haircuts. The list will be given to
☒ ☐ ☐
considered to be a danger to themselves or others. the Housing Unit or Pod Officer. One or more
inmates will be appointed by a Pod or
Housing Unit Officer as the haircutter for each
tank. Each inmate will be entitled to one hair
cut per month.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a PM 4-4 Inmate Haircuts
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Razor cleaning solution will be provided as
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of needed and requested
Regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff inspected the hair care equipment
while doing the onsite inspection. The
equipment was in clean and in working order.
The equipment is replaced if broken or
missing parts.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who A standard set of linen will be issued to the
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be inmate upon completion of the booking
limited to: process and prior to housing.
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the ☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; A standard issue of linen will consist of:
A. One blanket
B. Two towels
C. One mattress cover
D. One mattress sheet
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
PM 4-5 Mattress Maintenance
(c) one towel; and, PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions. PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐
The required items are issued at the
completion of the booking process.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PM 4-6 Issuance of Cleaning Supplies
PM 10-11 Facility Security Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Repairs of any kind that must be made
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the throughout the jail will be made by the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule facilities maintenance staff. When an item is
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and ☒ ☐ ☐ found in disrepair, a report will be filed using
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices the online maintenance reporting database.
which may be found. Maintenance staff will generate repair reports
from this database. A facility inspection shall
be conducted once each month by a
designated officer to ensure an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety
throughout the facility.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, PM 1-20 Facility Inspections
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized PM 4-6 Issuance of Cleaning Supplies
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the PM 10-11 Facility Security Inspections
health authority.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? Juveniles are not held within this facility.
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
☐ ☒ ☐
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
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.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
1B
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.
(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.
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1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
2B
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
3B
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
4B
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
5B
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.
(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; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(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.
(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 Main Jail TYPE: II RC: 492
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/03/2025
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: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/03/2025
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: DEPUTY ANTHONY CUFFE
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: June 2, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 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 2025-26 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 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Policy Manual 1-2 - Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in This policy establishes the minimum number
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation of staff required to be on duty at the Auburn
and operation of the programs and activities required by and South Placer Jails and Minimum Security
these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility. Adequate staffing will help to ensure
that safety checks of inmates are completed
as directed by the Corrections Division
Manual, to maintain facility security, and to
ensure the implementation and operation of
all programs.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 1-2 - Staffing
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local At no time shall the staffing levels divert from
detention facility who shall be immediately available and the statutory requirement of one female (non-
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an ☒ ☐ ☐ light duty) and one sworn deputy sheriff (non-
emergency. light duty) per shift, as outlined in the
California Penal Code, California Code of
Regulations, and Board of State and
Community Corrections.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which PM 1-2 - Staffing
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 PM 1-2 - Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff observed several female
☒ ☐ ☐
employees working at the facility on the day
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
of the onsite inspection. The staffing plan also
addressed the female staffing requirement.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 1-2 - Staffing
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the BSCC staff reviewed the staffing plan and
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a daily staffing roster during the onsite
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the inspection. The documentation appeared to
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a be compliant with this regulation.
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that This policy establishes procedures for safety
include, but are not limited to, the following: checks, defined as direct, visual observation
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- of inmates, performed at random intervals
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least ☒ ☐ ☐ within timeframes prescribed in this policy, for
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held inmates that have been housed in the inmate
and housed in the facility. population of the Auburn South Placer Jails.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all
inmates. There shall be no more than a 60-
minute lapse between safety checks.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
between safety checks. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be no more than a 60-minute
lapse between safety checks. - All inmate
pods and tanks at the Auburn and South
Placer Jails, including both jail medical units.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as PM 3-11 Safety Cell
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 PM 7-6 Safety Restraints
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
intervals. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff confirmed that the safety checks
are conducted in a random and varied time
frame.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
check occurred; safety checks from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
(2) the location where each individual safety check PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
who completed the safety check(s). PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The inmate safety check log will be kept in the
☒ ☐ ☐ corresponding housing unit. It will be the
responsibility of the Housing Unit Officer to
manually record the time the check was
completed. The Housing Unit Officer will initial
the log with his/her initials.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, All Safety Check Logs will be submitted to the
safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Supervisor for review and signature prior
to going off shift. Completed Logs will be
submitted to the Compliance Officer.
Completed logs are archived and retained for
a minimum of three (3) years.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 1-14 Personnel Training
PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Procedures
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general Training for all Sergeants, Deputies, and
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Correctional Officers will be completed prior
to being assigned to any permanent work
☒ ☐ ☐
detail and will include, at a minimum:
• Escape procedures
• Riot control procedures
• Hostage policy
• Fire control and evacuation policy
• First Aid/CPR
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 1-14 Personnel Training
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
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(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the PM 1-14 Personnel Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Procedures
Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without
obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff,
when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 1-14 Personnel Training
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
a central location and available for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PM 1-14 Personnel Training
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering PM 1-14 Personnel Training
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical responders are present when a person is PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Placer County Corrections Division Manual
(PM) 1-19 – Review of Policies and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Although the agency requires a
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ comprehensive review every two years, in
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all practice, policy review is ongoing and occurs
employees. more frequently than every two years.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Policy Manual last updated: 03/26/2025.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III PM 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, assignments, and assigned personnel
by name.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 1-20 Observations and Facility
administrator/manager. 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 PM 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. The use of a Carotid restraint
chokehold is not a trained or used technique
in the Use-of-Force response or Matrix.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Chair
Penal Code Section 3407.
☒ ☐ ☐
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed into an Emergency Restraint Chair
unless exigent circumstances exist.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PM 2-11 Booking/Intake Screening
received persons for release.
☒ ☐ ☐ All newly received persons are screened for
release in the Corrections Management
System (CMS).
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 2-11 Booking/Intake
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, PM 2-14 Floor Officers
contraband control, and key control. PM 9-12 Inmate Formal and Informal
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 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.
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(7) Emergency procedures include: PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 9-1 Escape
hostages; PM 9-2 Escape from Transport
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PM 10-1 Emergency Response
PM 10-9 Hostage
(C) mass arrests; PM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; PM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PM 2-25 Corrections Compliance Officer
and,
☒ ☐ ☐ All testing of emergency equipment is
completed and is documented by the
Compliance Unit.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 1-17 Weapons Storage
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
and sexual harassment. PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 3-16 Inmate Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be PREA
limited to, the following: PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Information and Rules for Inmates
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and harassment incidents anonymously or to any
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of staff member they choose. Staff shall
responsibilities that may have contributed to such accommodate all inmate requests to report
incidents, ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 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,
family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Whenever an officer becomes aware that an
prevention program developed by the facility inmate has threatened to commit suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health while in custody, that officer shall immediately
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, notify medical staff, who will determine the
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who inmate’s level of suicide risk.
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following: All personnel assigned to supervise
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated individuals receive initial and
annual training for suicide risk identification,
prevention, and intervention.
BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
supervise incarcerated persons have
received suicide prevention training and
receive updates during in-service annual
training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
personnel.
Regularly scheduled training shall be
provided for all custody and health services
staff to include identification and
management of suicidal behavior in a
☒ ☐ ☐ Correctional setting, including high-risk
periods of incarceration, verbal and
behavioral clues that could indicate potential
suicide.
All personnel receive annual suicide
prevention training during in-service updates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment.
☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons are screened for
suicide risk, history, and current ideations at
the time of intake.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in All incarcerated persons are screened and
☒ ☐ ☐
classification. monitored for suicide risk following an
incident leading to special housing, return
from court, or change in classification status.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Intake officers communicate with arresting
risk. and transporting officers during the booking
process.
☒ ☐ ☐ 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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 3-9 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
procedures.
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director.
Every incarcerated person is screened and
☒ ☐ ☐ monitored for suicide risk following an
incident leading to separate housing,
returning from court, or a change in
classification status.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 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 This policy outlines the procedures for fire
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire department response to the Placer County
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression Corrections Facilities and establishes a
which shall include, but not be limited to: guideline for the movement of inmates from
areas that are affected by a fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Procedures
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); The fire suppression plan is developed and is
reviewed annually by the agency, the local
☒ ☐ ☐ fire authority, and the County Office of
Emergency Services.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan, and it appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Procedures
PM 10-12 Facility Inspection Report
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. Documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Procedures
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
The most recent Fire Inspection completed by
the Placer County Fire Department was on
November 19, 2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
people in the case of fire. Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
In the event of an evacuation, all incarcerated
individuals would be transported to another
Placer County Jail not affected by the fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING PM 3-19 Booking Files
0B
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics The demographic accounting system is
☒ ☐ ☐
accounting system which reflects the monthly average maintained in the Placer County Jail
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people Management System.
by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with PM 3-19 Booking Files
applicable demographic information as described in the
Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified that the Placer County
Sheriff’s Office is providing the requested
data through the Jail Profile Survey.
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1041 RECORDS PM 3-19 Booking Files
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, PM 1-39 Sexual Abuse Prevention
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities Orders - PREA
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at The PREA Coordinator will review and
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ update this policy and associated procedures
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). as necessary to maintain compliance with the
intent of PREA guidelines, and as necessary
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
to improve detection, prevention and
investigation of sexual abuse, sexual
harassment and sexual misconduct.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Any incident that occurs in either Placer
and procedures for the maintenance of written records County Correctional Facility including but not
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical limited to: routine security checks, feeding,
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee movement of inmates to court, medical or
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other ☒ ☐ ☐ programs will require a jail incident to be
person. completed. All incident reports will be
completed in the Corrections Management
System and will be completed prior to the end
of shift and given to the Duty or Floor
Sergeant for review, unless otherwise
directed.
Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 5-1 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
and the date and time of the occurrence. The incident and/or crime report shall include
the date and time of the occurrence, name(s)
of person(s) involved to include inmate(s),
Sheriff’s Office staff, civilian employees and
volunteers. The incident will include a
detailed description of the incident and the
☒ ☐ ☐ action taken. Sheriff’s Office staff involved in
or witness to the incident shall complete a
supplemental narrative for the incident and/or
crime report to document their actions or what
they witnessed.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
incident reports from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff PM 5-1 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. ☒ ☐ ☐ A copy of all incident and/or crime reports
shall be compiled and forwarded to Jail
Administration.
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1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN PM 1-6 Press Release
PM 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
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review
the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections PM 1-6 Press Release
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as PM 1-7 Release of Information
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local
Detention Facilities, is accessible on the
☒ ☐ ☐ agency website or by request.
BSCC staff confirmed that Title 15 Minimum
Standards for Local Detention Facilities is
also available to the incarcerated population
upon request.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Orientation
people as specified in sections: and Handbook while conducting the on-site
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection and confirmed that all the below-
referenced sections in this regulation 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 ☒ ☐ ☐
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy When an inmate dies while detained in a
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Placer County detention facility, or when such
reporting requirements of Government Code section person is housed outside a detention facility
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of as specified below, the duty sergeant or floor
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC sergeant in charge of that shift is responsible
within 10 days of an in-custody death. for ensuring staff response, securing certain
items, and making notifications in a timely
☒ ☐ ☐ manner. Penal Code Section 5021 requires
some of these notifications be made within
two hours of the discovery of the in custody
death.
The Sheriff or designee shall submit a copy of
the ‘Death In Custody Reporting Form’ to the
Board of State and Community Correction
(BSCC) within ten days of an in-custody
death (California Government Code 12525).
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a A meeting between the corrections
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of commander or designee, and representatives
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ from the corrections division contracted
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or medical provider and PCHD occurs within 30
designee, the health administrator, the responsible days following the availability of the coroner’s
physician and other health care, and supervision staff report.
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Deaths shall be reviewed by the medical
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ provider and PCHD to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether
changes to policies, procedures, or practices
are warranted; and to identify issues that
require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility The facility administrator shall submit a copy
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review of the initial review report of every in-custody
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of ☒ ☐ ☐ death to the BSCC within 60 days of the
section 832.10 of the Penal Code. death. The facility administrator shall provide
a copy of the initial review report that
comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following PM 1-16 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information BSCC staff confirmed that all the required
(A) Full name of the decedent demographic information is provided through
(B) Date of birth policy review only. No in-custody deaths have
(C) Date of death occurred to date in this inspection cycle.
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a No juveniles are held within the jail facility.
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, The process by which an inmate is evaluated
or III facility shall develop and implement a written to determine the level of custody,
classification plan designed to properly assign classification codes, and desire to participate
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities in Facility programs. Classification will
according to the categories of gender identity, age, properly assign inmates to housing units and
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, activities according to the categories of sex,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or crime charged, physical or mental health
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such and other criteria which will provide for the
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the safety of the inmates and staff.
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
and implement a classification system which will include
the use of classification officers or a classification A team of professionally trained employees
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated selected by and under the supervision of the
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and Facility Commander, who are responsible for
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as the placement and incarceration of persons
much information as is available about and from the into the housing area based on criteria set
incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of forth in Title 15 of the California Code of
☒ ☐ ☐
appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility Regulations and further detailed in the Placer
administrator or designee. Each person may request a County Corrections Division Classification
review of their classification plan no more often than 30 Guidelines.
days from their last review.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
classification assessments while performing
deleted.
the on-site inspection. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety A Classification Officer will conduct a
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement personal interview with those inmates whose
would present management or security problems. A detention for more than 72-hours is
☒ ☐ ☐
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall anticipated. The interview will cover the
be given serious consideration. inmate’s personal background, medical and
mental health needs, and criminal history.
The information obtained will be recorded on
the questionnaire.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a There are a wide range of communicable
medical evaluation is completed. ☒ ☐ ☐ diseases that could be found within a
correctional setting. This policy identifies
some of the more common diseases staff
working in a correctional institution are
considered to be at risk of contracting that
may require immediate post exposure
response.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
made of the person being booked as to whether the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Screening
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health Inmates demonstrating observable
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical symptoms of a suspected communicable
screening from. disease, or who have been identified as
having a communicable disease, shall be
separated until such time as a proper medical
☒ ☐ ☐
examination can be made. To determine if
such separation is necessary in the absence
of medically trained staff, the inmate will be
questioned as to whether they have a
communicable disease, including
Tuberculosis, other airborne diseases, or
other special medical problems identified by a
health authority. Their response will be noted
on the intake medical questionnaire and
medical booking screen.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated There will be consultation between facility
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of administrators/designees and the responsible
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff prior to actions being taken
regarding patients who are diagnosed as
having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not PM 3-2 Medical Screening
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Disordered Inmates
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation will be completed by medical
staff as determined by medical staff or at the
☒ ☐ ☐ request/direction of custody staff. Treatment
and recommendation for housing at either
facility will be made, or transfer to an
appropriate care facility will be initiated as
indicated per MD order, contracted medical
provider, PA/NP protocols and/or medical
provider RN Standardized Procedures.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PM 3-2 Medical Screening
safety of the person in crisis or others. PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐ Medical Services staff shall consult with
Classification and the Shift Sergeant
regarding appropriate housing, i.e., protective
custody cells or infirmary.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Administrative Separation is used only where
develop and implement policies and procedures for the continued presence of the inmate in general
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people. population poses a serious disruption to the
operation of the jail, risk to inmate(s), or a risk
to staff. This includes protective custody
status requests by inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Administrative Separation shall consist of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ separate and secure housing but shall not
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility involve any other deprivation of privileges
staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
☒ ☐ ☐
an incarcerated person’s health.
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
incarcerated people who have:
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Administrative Separation shall be provided
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in for those inmates who are prone to:
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and • Promote activity or behavior that is criminal
facility staff. in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is • Demonstrate influence over other inmates,
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or including influence to promote or direct action
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated or behavior that is criminal in nature or
people, and facility staff. disruptive to the safety and security of other
☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other operation of the facility;
incarcerated persons or facility staff. • Escape;
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted • Assault, attempted assault, or participation
escape. in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other inmates or facility staff;
incarcerated people. • Likely to need protection from other inmates,
if such administrative separation is
determined to be necessary in order to obtain
the objective of protecting the welfare of
inmates and staff.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility If an inmate is denied a request for
staff. administrative separation or protective
☒ ☐ ☐
custody, or if an inmate is placed in either of
these situations over his/her objections, such
action should be documented in their
classification file.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
administrative separation. Administrative Separation is subject to
classification review if an inmate is
administratively separated for more than
seven days, and is subject to being grieved
☒ ☐ ☐ by the inmate.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
Administrative housing placements while
performing the on-site inspection. The
documentation appeared to contain all of the
required ongoing reviews and evaluations.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL PM 3-11 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section The Auburn Jail utilizes cells 26 and 27,
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who located in booking as Safety Cells for
display behavior which results in the destruction of inmates. The South Placer Jail utilizes cells
☒ ☐ ☐
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to 51, 52, 54 and 57 located in booking, and
self or others. cells 851, 852, 853 and 854 located in the
infirmary. These cells are designated for the
housing of physically violent inmates who
pose a danger to themselves or others.
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The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 3-11 Safety Cell
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate The Shift Sergeant, or staff member placing
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell the inmate in a safety cell shall notify medical
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but ☒ ☐ ☐ staff when an inmate is placed in a safety cell.
not be limited to: The Shift Sergeant, staff member and
medical staff making the placement shall sign
the Special Housing Log at the time of
placement.
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment PM 3-11 Safety Cell
or as a substitute for treatment.
The safety cells shall not be used as a
☒ ☐ ☐
medical treatment, and under no
circumstances are Safety Cells to be used as
a form of discipline or punishment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the PM 3-11 Safety Cell
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be Medical staff shall, a minimum of every four
reviewed a minimum of every four hours. hours, or at the request of custody staff,
☒ ☐ ☐
check inmates in a Safety Cell for continued
retention. The inmate shall be medically
cleared for continued retention every 24
hours thereafter.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as PM 3-11 Safety Cell
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be A medical assessment shall be completed
☒ ☐ ☐
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to within a maximum of 12 hours of placement
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a in the safety cell or at the next daily sick call,
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. whichever is earliest.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health PM 3-11 Safety Cell
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on The facility manager, designee or responsible
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon health care staff shall obtain a mental health
☒ ☐ ☐
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. opinion/consultation with responsible health
care staff on placement and retention, which
shall be secured within 12 hours of
placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least PM 3-11 Safety Cell
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be Twice every 30 minutes, Custody Staff shall
documented. directly observe and document on the Special
Housing Log, safety checks on inmates
☒ ☐ ☐ placed in a Safety Cell.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
safety cell placements from January 2025
through April 2025. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure PM 3-11 Safety Cell
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids.
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates in a Safety Cell shall be offered fluids
every one hour or more as requested.
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(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to PM 3-11 Safety Cell
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal When possible, inmates in a Safety Cell
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's ☒ ☐ ☐ should be dressed in jail clothing or a safety
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. garment. Jewelry, watches, belts and other
personal belongings will be collected for safe
keeping.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section The Auburn Jail utilizes cells 19 and 20,
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of located in the booking area, as designated
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety Sobering Cells. The South Placer Jail utilizes
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. cells 67, 68, 71 and 72 located in booking.
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates who are unable to care for their
personal safety, the safety of others or are
combative with staff due to their state of
intoxication shall be placed into a Sobering
Cell, as deemed appropriate by the shift or
floor sergeant.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
as they are able to continue the admission process or are
no longer a risk to themselves or others. Inmates placed into the Sobering Cell shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
removed as soon as they are able to continue
and complete the booking and housing
process.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent During the review of sobering cell
☒ ☐ ☐
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these placements, BSCC staff did not review any
regulations. placements that met or exceeded the 6-hour
threshold.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
A medical assessment is performed at the
time of initial placement.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half
hour. Such observation shall be documented. Officers shall visually check on inmates in the
Sobering Cell a minimum of twice every half
hour. These checks shall be documented on
☒ ☐ ☐ the Special Housing Log.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
sobering cell placements from January 2025
through April 2025. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and There will be consultation between facility
procedures for the identification and evaluation, administrators/designees and the responsible
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and medical staff prior to actions being taken
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with regarding patients who are diagnosed as
developmental disabilities. having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of The Medical Provider Management or
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. designee will notify the Alta California
Regional Center within 24 hours of the
presence of inmates believed to have
developmental disabilities.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Identification of restraints approved for use in
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which the Auburn and South Placer Jails. Address
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ the use, exceptions, duties, documentation,
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this and other procedures to be followed when
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or using restraints. It is not the intention of this
other restraint devices when used to restrain policy to define the use of force or the use of
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility force for security reasons.
manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated
person in restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: PM 1-10 Use of Force
(1) acceptable restraint devices; PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
This Order provides a policy and procedure
for restraining subjects during detentions and
arrest, utilizing handcuffs, flexible cuffs,
hobbles, WRAP, and improvised restraints.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in PM 1-10 Use of Force
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff noticed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation devices located throughout the
facility during the onsite inspection.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Special Housing Log: A Special Housing Log
will remain on the cell door of the restrained
inmate at all times the person is in the ERC,
and shall be filled out as directed.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections staff shall notify medical
personnel if an inmate refuses fluids for more
than two hours while confined in the ERC.
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(5) exercising of extremities. PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐ Corrections staff shall allow inmates confined
in the ERC the opportunity for the individual
movement of their extremities for at least ten
minutes out of every one hour, while also
ensuring the safety of the inmate and staff.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM 1-10 Use of Force
following requirements: PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Chair
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM 1-10 Use of Force
incarcerated people who display behavior which PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
results in the destruction of property or reveal an Chair
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ The ERC should only be used on inmates
who display behavior which results in the
destruction of property, a forced blood draw,
or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM 1-10 Use of Force
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Chair
ineffective. ☒ ☐ ☐
The ERC should be utilized only when less
restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM 1-10 Use of Force
restraints only with the approval of the facility PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
manager, the facility watch commander, or Chair
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Inmates shall be placed in the ERC with the
☒ ☐ ☐ approval of the on-duty Sergeant and a
responsible health care staff member.
Continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured
within one hour from the time of placement.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM 1-10 Use of Force
shall be secured within one hour from the time of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
placement. Chair
Medical personnel shall document on the
☒ ☐ ☐ Special Housing Log their approval of the
inmate’s placement in the ERC as soon as
possible, but not more than one hour after
placement. This approval is not necessary
when an inmate is placed in the ERC for a
period less than fifteen minutes, one time only
within a twenty-four-hour period.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM 1-10 Use of Force
four hours of placement. PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time
of placement. A medical assessment shall be
completed within four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
that the restraints are properly employed, and to Chair
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. Corrections staff shall at least twice every
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons thirty minutes conduct and document on the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area Special Housing Log their visual observations
which makes provisions to protect the person from ☒ ☐ ☐ of the inmate confined in an ERC.
abuse. Documentation shall include observations of
all fluids, food, and medication offered or
given to the restrained inmate.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
restraint placement logs from January 2025
through April 2025. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in PM 1-10 Use of Force
consultation with responsible health care staff PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Chair
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
☒ ☐ ☐
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further Inmates shall be transported to the hospital or
evaluation. evaluated by jail medical staff when confined
in the ERC for a period of four hours, or
longer.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM 1-10 Use of Force
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement. Chair
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(11) All events and information related to the PM 1-10 Use of Force
placement in restraints shall be documented and PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
shall be video recorded unless exigent Chair
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for
☒ ☐ ☐ A video recording device and/or video
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
surveillance camera shall be used to record
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
the placement of an inmate in the ERC or
and the duration of placement.
WRAP and to continuously record the inmate
until they are finally released from the
restraints.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☒ ☐ ☐
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
policy shall include reference to the following: restraint placement logs from January 2025
through April 2025. No instances of a
pregnant incarcerated person being placed
into restraints were reported.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or PM 1-10 Use of Force
in recovery after delivery or termination of the PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg Chair
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
Pregnant inmates shall only be restrained by
☒ ☐ ☐
handcuffs applied to the front. No shackles
or belly chains shall be used.
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed in an ERC or WRAP unless exigent
circumstances exist.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during PM 1-10 Use of Force
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Chair
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public. ☒ ☐ ☐ At no time shall an inmate who is in labor be
shackled by the wrists, ankles, or both
including prior to or during transport to a
hospital, during delivery, and while in
recovery after giving birth, except as provided
in Penal Code Section 3407.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional PM 1-10 Use of Force
who is currently responsible for the medical care of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Restraints shall be removed when a medical
professional determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s PM 1-10 Use of Force
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Chair
pregnant people. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
☒ ☐ ☐ Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy,
she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant
inmates, including, but not limited to, the
provisions of this chapter, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE PM 3-22 DNA Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized This policy identifies persons mandated to
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel provide DNA samples; lists information to be
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to included in the DNA collection kit; directs the
☒ ☐ ☐
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or distribution of collected information, and
palm print impressions from individuals who are required establishes collection times, procedures
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions regarding subject refusals, and the keeping of
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse records.
following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of PM 3-13 Blood Draws
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that PM 3-22 DNA Collection
an objective, trained and competent correctional
employee, faced with similar facts and Reasonable force may be used to obtain
circumstances, would consider necessary and blood samples from arrestees that do not
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. wish to voluntarily provide the samples. In
determining what degree of force is
reasonable, courts will consider:
☒ ☐ ☐
• The seriousness of the crime.
• The extent of resistance or use of force by
the suspect.
• The degree of force used by the officers, and
whether it threatened the health of the
suspect.
• The extent to which the officers’ force was
an affront to the suspect’s personal privacy
and bodily integrity.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by PM 3-13 Blood Draws
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to PM 3-22 DNA Collection
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to If the inmate refuses to comply with the
provide the requisite specimen, sample or required collection of buccal cells, his or her
☒ ☐ ☐
impression and the consequences of refusal. actions will be considered a refusal and a
blood draw should be done. Reasonable
efforts to secure voluntary compliance should
be made. If necessary, reasonable force is
permitted to collect a blood draw.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written PM 3-13 Blood Draws
authorization of the facility watch commander or PM 3-22 DNA Collection
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 PM 3-13 Blood Draws
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including PM 3-22 DNA Collection
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 PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
☒ ☐ ☐
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
education program for incarcerated persons. Placer Schools for Adults is the current
educational provider.
When such services are not made available by the PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator PM 6-12 Education Policy
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources. The Inmate Education Program is an integral
part of the Placer Correctional Facilities at
both Auburn and South Placer Jails. Inmates
are encouraged to participate in the wide
☒ ☐ ☐ range of educational opportunities and
subjects. Inmates may prepare for the GED
test or complete their high school education.
In addition, lifestyle classes, life skills,
academic brush-up, re-entry and basic
computer skills may be offered as resources
allow.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
vocational, or both, education of housed people. PM 6-12 Education Policy
Inmates may request to participate in the
Inmate Education Program by completing an
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate request form and addressing the form
to either Programs or Education. Education
staff will evaluate the request and determine
eligibility.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
established. Modified academic or vocational PM 6-12 Education Policy
opportunities may be provided based on sound security
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates are allowed to participate in a variety
and regulations. of educational programs, depending on the
inmate classification, availability of courses
and funding constraints.
1062 VISITING PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Inmates are encouraged to maintain
written policies and procedures, which include the relationships with family and friends. Visiting
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ is scheduled on a regular basis, limited only
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: by the physical and personnel constraints of
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility the Placer County Corrections Facilities and
schedules, space, and number of personnel will the Video Visiting schedule.
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
☒ ☐ ☐
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. Visitation types and hours are located on the
Placer County Sheriff’s Office website.
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(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated Each inmate at either facility shall be allowed
person each week. a minimum of two visits per week. Depending
☒ ☐ ☐ on housing location, these visits can be a
combination of on-site face-to-face and on-
site video visits. These visits will be in half-
hour increments, totaling a minimum of one
hour per week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility Any visitor who fails to comply with the
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled General Visiting Rules and/or any request or
visits and document such review. direction of a staff member may be prohibited
from visiting or may have that visit terminated.
☒ ☐ ☐
All inmates must conduct themselves in a
proper and acceptable manner consistent
with facility rules and regulations. Failure to
comply will prohibit or terminate the visit and
may lead to disciplinary action.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
section shall include provision for visitation by minor
children of the incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Minor children (under 18 years of age) may
visit when accompanied by a responsible
adult.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is Visitors can choose to have the remote video
requested by an incarcerated person. visitation option. At the Auburn Jail, remote
☒ ☐ ☐ video visits are in addition to the two allowed
on site visitation sessions.
Remote and onsite video visits are available
seven days a week.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
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) PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
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 Remote and onsite video visits are available
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐ seven days a week.
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including: In-person with a barrier.
In-person video.
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Remote video.
Mode of visitation; In-person with a barrier.
In-person video.
Remote video.
Visitation hours; Sunday-Saturday 0900-2000 hrs.
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Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Each incarcerated person is allowed a
minimum of two one-half-hour in-person visits
per week. Remote video visitation is
unlimited.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Dress Code - All visitors, male or female, adult
and children, must be dressed within the
following guidelines. These guidelines apply
for both the Auburn Jail and the South Placer
Jail. Failure to comply with the dress code
may result in the visitor being turned away.
1. Shorts (must be mid-thigh or longer in
length)
2. Skirts (must be mid-thigh in length or
longer)
3. Shoes must be worn
4. No bare midriff
5. No low-cut shirts
6. No tank tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops,
tube tops, etc. (all shirts must have sleeves)
7. No sheer fabric or exposed undergarments
8. Clothing with logos that inherently promote
violence, hate, drug use, profanity, sex acts,
or gangs is not allowed
9. No bathing suits
10. No jeans with holes
11. No gang related attire
12. No hats, bandanas, beanies, etc. (nothing
to be worn on the head) a. Visitors that claim
a religious belief as a reason to wear a hat,
beanie, turban, etc., may be allowed to wear
these items as determined by the Visiting
Officer on a case by case basis. If the Visiting
Officer is not clear on the validity of the
visitor’s claim, a Duty or Floor Sergeant shall
be contacted to respond and make the final
determination
13.Cell phones, cell phone wrist watches and
laptop computers are not allowed
1063 CORRESPONDENCE PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies To maintain an orderly flow of incoming
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: inmate mail restricted only by the health,
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an safety, and security of both jail facilities.
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility
manager or designee approves; Mail staff shall open and inspect legal mail
☒ ☐ ☐
only to search for contraband, cash, checks,
or money orders in the presence of the
inmate.
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(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and Inmates may correspond, confidentially, with
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; state and federal courts, any member of the
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail ☒ ☐ ☐ State Bar, holder of public office, and the
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money Board of State and Community Corrections
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; (BSCC). Inmates may also correspond
confidentially with the facility manager at
each facility.
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates may also correspond confidentially
with the facility manager at each facility.
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Those inmates who are without funds shall be
correspondence with family members and friends but permitted at least four postage paid
without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each
☒ ☐ ☐
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to week to permit correspondence with family
the courts. members and friends but without limitation on
the number of postage-paid envelopes and
sheets of paper to their attorney and to the
courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES PM 6-17 Inmate Law Library Service
PM 6-18 Inmate Library Service
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV The Auburn and South Placer Jails library
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined service includes access to current information
by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ on community services and resources, as
include access to the following resources via paper well as religious, educational, and
documents or through electronic media and include recreational reading materials. The Inmate
current information on community services and Services Admin Legal Clerk may be
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference contacted to obtain reading materials for non-
material and recreational reading material. English speaking inmates.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmates housed in general population and
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of administrative separation will be allowed a
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of minimum of three hours of outdoor exercise
seven days to include: over a period of seven days and these three
hours will be separate from the seven hours
of recreation over seven days. Inmates will
not receive access to outdoor exercise while
housed in disciplinary separation. Jail staff
☒ ☐ ☐
will follow the Title 15 schedule for each
housing area and make the appropriate
entries on the Title 15 log, and CMS, showing
the actual times inmates are in the recreation
and outdoor exercise areas.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
exercise and recreation logs from January
2025 through April 2025. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
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Policies shall include reasonable and necessary PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
procedures to ensure safety and security.
Inmates will not be allowed to participate in
☒ ☐ ☐ any unsupervised group activities such as
group exercise, team sports, martial arts
training, or any other activity meant to coerce
or intimidate other inmates.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
WRITINGS
Inmates will be permitted to purchase,
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall receive, and read books, newspapers, or
develop written policies and procedures which will permit periodicals accepted for distribution by the
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any U.S. Post Office, with or without publisher
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for subscription.
☒ ☐ ☐
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The
facility administrator shall develop and implement a
written plan to make available a current newspaper or
other like source, including a non-English language
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the
right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
legitimate penological interest;
Some publications may be disapproved
☒ ☐ ☐
should they pose a threat to the penological
interests of the jail (i.e., safety and security of
the facility, staff, or inmates).
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
mail containing information concerning where, how,
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Sexually explicit publications or publications
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, featuring nudity will not be allowed.
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any
☒ ☐ ☐
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or
an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and
Mail staff shall open and inspect legal mail
☒ ☐ ☐
only to search for contraband, cash, checks,
or money orders in the presence of the
inmate.
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one
time.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PM 6-19 Inmate Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies This policy establishes procedures to provide
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or all arrestees and inmates reasonable
communication device beyond those telephone calls telephone access that is consistent with
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. inmate rights, while preserving the safety of
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by both staff, inmates, and the security of the
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities.
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices A special telephone is available for inmates
may include but are not limited to videophones, who are hearing impaired and provided upon
teletypewriters, or third-party communications request.
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Inmates have access to telephones that
access to the court and to legal counsel. connect to the Public Defender’s office during
Such access shall consist of: business hours, free of charge. Inmates may
☒ ☐ ☐ use these phones during their scheduled
dayroom times or outside of their scheduled
dayrooms when approved by a shift
supervisor. The telephone number
designated by the Public Defender’s office
has been pre-designated as a non-recorded
and non-monitored call.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
regulations, and, PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
Contact Interview Rooms 77, 78, 308, 511
and 513 shall be made available for these
professional visits.
1069 ORIENTATION PM 3- 4 Inmate Orientation
Information and Rules for Inmates
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ The Inmate Rulebook is available on kiosks
implementation of a program for people newly admitted and in hard copy. It is available in English
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of and Spanish.
placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and PM 3- 4 Inmate Orientation
may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Information and Rules for Inmates
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation PM 3- 4 Inmate Orientation
information to each person, including those with Information and Rules for Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English
proficiency (LEP).
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Such a program shall be published and include, but not PM 3- 4 Inmate Orientation
be limited to, the following: Information and Rules for Inmates
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
rules; BSCC staff reviewed the Placer County
☒ ☐ ☐
Sheriff’s Office Inmate Orientation and
Inmate Handbook. BSCC staff verified that
the following elements are included in the
inmate 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.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS PM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Inmates are allowed to participate in a variety
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate of educational programs, depending on the
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies inmate classification, availability of courses
☒ ☐ ☐
for individual or family social service programs for and funding constraints.
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the
services and resources available in the community and
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service
delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the PM 6-12 Education Policy
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments; The Inmate Education Program is an integral
(b) best practices in: part of the Placer Correctional Facilities at
(1) individual, group or family counseling; both Auburn and South Placer Jails. Inmates
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; are encouraged to participate in the wide
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; range of educational opportunities and
(4) vocational testing and counseling; subjects. Inmates may prepare for the GED
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling; test or complete their high school education.
(6) discharge and reentry planning; In addition, lifestyle classes, life skills,
(c) referral to community resources and programs; academic brush-up, re-entry and basic
(d) reentry planning and service development; computer skills may be offered as resources
(e) legal assistance; allow.
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
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1071 VOTING PM 6-20 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced The Placer County Corrections Division shall
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop only provide voting applications for Placer
written policies and procedures whereby the county ☒ ☐ ☐ County elections. When an inmate wants to
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, vote, they must send an Inmate Request
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. Form to the Compliance Officer, who will give
them the latest application for absentee
voting. The inmate is responsible for mailing
the application to the Elections Office.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES PM 6-7 Religious Services
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide The religious program provides for services
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in and counseling to all inmates regardless of
religious services, practices, and counseling on a denomination or faith. Chaplains that have
voluntary basis. been properly cleared for jail volunteering will
conduct weekly non-denominational services.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
The Placer County Corrections Division
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
conforms to uniform guidelines for the
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
handling of inmate grievances per Title 15
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
and our consent decree. Inmates may submit
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
their complaints regarding conditions of their
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; ☒ ☐ ☐
confinement using this grievance process,
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program
including, but not limited to: medical care;
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures;
ADA; dayroom/rec yard; classification
and food, clothing, and bedding.
actions; education/programs; commissary;
Such policies and procedures shall include:
telephone, mail, Title 15; facility issues; use
of force; staff/officer; meals/food; or other,
visiting procedures, or clothing and bedding.
(1) a grievance form; PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
Both the Auburn and South Placer Jails will
use an electronic grievance system utilizing
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate tablets for inmates to file regarding
custody problems. If an inmate is deemed
unable to use a tablet including but not limited
to Title 15 section 1052, paper grievances
can be used instead of electronic.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
BSCC staff reviewed an electronic grievance
form located on the housing unit kiosk during
the on-site inspection. Instructions were
☒ ☐ ☐ located on the kiosk.
BSCC staff also spoke with custody staff and
the incarcerated individuals while on the on-
site inspection. Both confirmed that
grievances instructions are provided.
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(3) a process for submission and handling of PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
anonymous grievances;
☒ ☐ ☐ Anonymous grievances are processed and
recorded for auditing purposes. Anonymous
grievances are investigated when deemed
necessary.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
appropriate staff level;
Staff should attempt to handle a grievance at
☒ ☐ ☐ the lowest level possible, including resolving
the issue if a resolution is within their means
to do so. Staff should make the supervisor
aware the issue was addressed so the first
level response can reflect this resolution.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
A floor sergeant or shift sergeant will review
☒ ☐ ☐
the electronic grievance and provide a
response within ten business days. The
sergeant may contact the inmate for
additional clarification of the issue.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐
Grievances are not denied.
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed
a period of 15 calendar days;
The Corrections Commander or designee will
review, record comments or resolutions, and
☒ ☐ ☐ reply to the inmate within ten business days.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
grievances from January 2025 through April
2025. The documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
within the facility;
If the grievance is routed in the system to
another authority (Medical Manager, Food
☒ ☐ ☐
Services Manager, Classification Officer, Title
15 Officer, Court Liaison, etc.) that
designated authority must review and
respond within the same ten business day
window.
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
appeal, response, and related documents to the
incarcerated person; and,
If the inmate does not want to appeal to level
☒ ☐ ☐
two and wants a paper copy of the electronic
grievance completed at level one, they can
send a paper request or electronic request to
the Title 15 Compliance Officer.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
regular review of grievances, responses, and
☒ ☐ ☐
appeals.
BSCC staff confirmed that grievances are
audited routinely by the Jail Commander.
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(b) Grievance System Abuse: PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
control the submission of an excessive number of
The Jail Commander may order a limit to the
grievances. ☒ ☐
number of grievances an individual inmate
may submit should it appear the grievances
are repetitive in number and/or frivolous in
nature.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility The Corrections Division uses a uniform
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary process to ensure all inmate disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
actions are administered in a fair and
consistent manner, in accordance with all
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
applicable laws and standards.
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon A copy of the rules of inmate conduct handout
booking. containing a list of chargeable offenses shall
be made available and explained, where
necessary, to all inmates upon their entry into
the facility. The full jail rulebook will be
☒ ☐ ☐ available via the commissary kiosks and
tablets, located in each housing area. The
inmate will be provided with an access code
to the kiosks.
BSCC staff confirmed that the rules and
disciplinary actions are located on the module
kiosks during the onsite inspection.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them The rules and regulations are available in
verbally or provide them with material in an Spanish and Russian for those inmates who
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ do not speak English
procedures and actions.
BSCC staff confirmed that the rulebook is
available in other languages on the module
kiosks during the onsite inspection.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PERSONS PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies This policy establishes a standardized
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. discipline schedule as a guideline for
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following imposing discipline for jail rule violations by
elements: inmates housed at both Placer County Jail
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Facilities, including Minimum Security at the
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may South Placer Facility.
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less Such sanctions shall include, but not be
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, the following:
and supervisory approval. 1. Reprimand
2. Loss of one or more privileges for up to 30
days or more
3. Restitution through civil prosecution
4. Disciplinary Separation (DS) for a
maximum of 30 days (Before a required
Corrections Commander Review).
5. Loss of “Good Time” or “Work Time” credit
6. Removal from work detail
7. Loss of Visits
8. Criminal prosecution
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
☒ ☐ ☐
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to Department Policy provides a standardized
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such matrix for discipline related to minor, major
violations may include, but are not limited to: and severe disciplinary violations.
1. Loss of good time/work time. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
☒ ☐ ☐ In addition to the prescribed discipline for the
violation, Sentenced inmates may be
subjected to loss of good time/work time
credits, pursuant to 4019 PC.
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
impose such consequences.
A Sergeant will review the discipline report
and follow the discipline schedule to
determine the suggested punishment for
☒ ☐ ☐ each violation. Sergeants may not decrease
discipline time according to the schedule, but
may increase time in certain instances. This
is meant to keep disciplines consistent
amongst all Sergeants. The Sergeant will list
the proposed sanction in the disciplinary
report.
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Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
involved in the charges. PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
☒ ☐ ☐
Sergeants are responsible for reviewing all
disciplinary actions.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the A copy of the disciplinary report will be
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person. provided to the inmate prior to the start of the
administrative process. Issuance of this copy
will start the 24 hour minimum time period,
per California Code of Regulations, Title 15
1081 Sub-Section B.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been Any formal charges pending against an
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate shall be acted on no sooner than 24
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time hours and no later than 72 hours after the
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, inmate has received notice of disciplinary
or for good cause. action. The inmate may waive the 24 and 72
hour provisions.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or BSCC staff spoke with incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the individuals and staff regarding disciplinary
issues are complex. hearings. Both confirmed that the
incarcerated individuals are able to appear on
their own behalf and present witnesses.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
hours after an incarcerated person has been PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
Any formal charges pending against an
☒ ☐ ☐ inmate shall be acted on no sooner than 24
hours and no later than 72 hours after the
inmate has received notice of disciplinary
action. The inmate may waive the 24 and 72
hour provisions.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee. Upon completion of the disciplinary review
☒ ☐ ☐
and execution of the disciplinary action, a
copy of the Inmate Disciplinary Report will be
forwarded to the Corrections Commander or
designee for review.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
written statement by the fact-finders about the PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
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.
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7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
supervisor on all disciplinary action. PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
Upon completion of the disciplinary review
☒ ☐ ☐
and execution of the disciplinary action, a
copy of the Inmate Disciplinary Report will be
forwarded to the Corrections Commander or
designee for review.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule When an inmate violates a minor rule and has
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a no other behavioral or disciplinary history,
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of staff is encouraged to handle such violations
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the with informal corrective action. Informal
following: corrective action may include temporary loss
(a) Loss of privileges. of radio privileges, television, temporary
(b) Extra work detail. removal from the housing unit, minor work
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. assignments, etc. The Shift or Floor Sergeant
(d) Removal from work details. will be advised when such action is taken and
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal a disciplinary report shall be written.
Code Section 4019. ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Such sanctions shall include, but not be
Code Section 4019. limited to, the following: +
(g) Disciplinary separation. 1. Reprimand
2. Loss of one or more privileges for up to 30
days or more
3. Restitution through civil prosecution
4. Disciplinary Separation (DS) for a
maximum of 30 days (Before a required
Corrections Commander Review).
5. Loss of “Good Time” or “Work Time” credit
6. Removal from work detail
7. Loss of Visits
8. Criminal prosecution
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Administrative Separation shall consist of
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological separate and secure housing but shall not
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ involve any other deprivation of privileges
than is necessary to obtain the objective of
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: protecting the inmates and staff.
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
facility manager before the disciplinary separation PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall No inmate can be on continued disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until separation (D/S)status beyond 30
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall consecutive days without review and
be documented. approval by the Corrections Commander or
designee.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be Inmates housed for disciplinary separation
deprived of them through any portion of the day shall not be deprived of bedding or clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
except that those incarcerated persons who engage except in cases where the inmate destroys
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be such articles or uses them to attempt suicide.
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 PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
medical staff determine that an individual has serious PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately ☒ ☐ ☐
upon this determination. Mental health staff evaluate all incarcerated
individuals placed into separation and
monitor them every 24 hours.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐
No inmate shall be allowed to exercise the
Note: PC § 4019.5.
right of punishment over any other inmate or
group of inmates.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, PM 3-11 Safety Cell
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
disciplinary purposes. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
☒ ☐ ☐
The safety cells shall not be used as a
medical treatment, and under no
circumstances are Safety Cells to be used as
a form of discipline or punishment.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
regulations.
The opportunity for personal hygiene based
on housing schedules, or when time allows.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Deprivation of personal
hygiene was not withheld as a form of
disciplinary sanctions.
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(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
The same quality and quantity of food as that
provided to inmates in general population.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Withholding of food
products was not withheld as a form of
disciplinary sanctions.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
except in cases where the incarcerated person has PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
violated correspondence regulations, in which case PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72
hours, without the review and approval of the facility BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Correspondence
privileges being withheld, except those
violating correspondence regulations, were
not withheld as a form of disciplinary
sanctions.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
suspended as a disciplinary measure. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
Retain all rights of access to courts and
counsel as inmates in general population.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Withholding access to
courts or counsel was not withheld as a form
of disciplinary sanctions.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule ☒ ☐ ☐ The completed records of all infractions of
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. facility rules and regulations and the
disposition of such cases shall be maintained
for the current calendar year, plus three
years.
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1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Facility Transfers
develop a written plan to address the identification,
treatment, control and follow-up management of Inmates demonstrating observable
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan symptoms of a suspected communicable
shall cover the intake screening procedures, disease, or who have been identified as
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical having a communicable disease, shall be
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during ☒ ☐ ☐ separated until such time as a proper medical
incarceration and coordination with public health officials examination can be made. To determine if
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall such separation is necessary in the absence
reflect the current local incidence of communicable of medically trained staff, the inmate will be
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated questioned as to whether they have a
people and staff. communicable disease, including
Tuberculosis, other airborne diseases, or
other special medical problems identified by a
health authority. Their response will be noted
on the intake medical questionnaire and
medical booking screen.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Screening
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
procedures in conformance with applicable state and PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
federal law, which include, but are not limited to: Facility Transfers
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
reported; Any inmate who has or is suspected of having
☒ ☐ ☐
a communicable disease or has observable
symptoms of communicable diseases,
including but not limited to, tuberculosis,
hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases,
AIDS, or other special medical problems
identified by the Health Authority, shall be
referred immediately to jail medical staff.
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
reports; Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
persons and custody staff; Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Screening
exposure to others; PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
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(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
The Transfer of Medical Information Form is
strictly confidential. The Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
☒ ☐ ☐ (HIPPA Act) governs the release of patient
identifiable information by hospitals and other
health care providers. It establishes
protection to preserve the confidentiality of
medical information and specifies that a
health care provider may not disclose medical
information or records unless the disclosure
is authorized by the HIPPA Act, by other laws
or by the patient in accordance with the
requirements set forth in the act.
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
medical needs, and safety of the affected Screening
incarcerated persons; PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
possible exposure of custody staff to a Screening
communicable disease. PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
☒ ☐ ☐ Upon transfer of an inmate from the custody
of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office to
another jurisdiction, a summary of Medical
History will be provided to the receiving
agencies Transporting Officer, or directly to
the receiving facility, in accordance with
Institute for Medical Quality Standards.
1211 SICK CALL PM 7-1 Inmate 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 and for the orderly
☒ ☐ ☐
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons movement of inmates to and from the Medical
or provision made that any incarcerated person Units at the Auburn and South Placer Jails for
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such the purpose of inmate sick call.
attention.
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1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING PM 8-1 Meal Count and Service
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and MEALTIME
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one Breakfast: 0500
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ Lunch: 1100
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 Dinner: 1600
hours pass between evening and morning meals.
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people
on medical diets in less than the time period outlined
above, if prescribed by the responsible physician.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the PM 8-1 Meal Counts and Service
actual consumption of each meal except for those on
medical diets where the responsible physician has All inmates will be provided no less than 15-
☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed additional time. minutes to consume their meal. In this setting,
this time should not start until the last inmate
is provided a meal.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who PM 8-1 Meal Counts and Service
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on Inmates that are transported to outside
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed ☒ ☐ ☐ appointments including court, are provided
meal. with a meal during their appointment, or are
provided with a meal upon their return to the
jail
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but The Auburn and South Placer Jails shall
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ maintain a quantity of clothing, bedding and
shall include, but not be limited to: linen for the actual and replacement needs of
(a) Clean socks and footwear; the inmate population. Clothing and linen
exchange shall take place once a week or as
designated by the jail administration.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing and linen exchange shall take place
once a week or as designated by the jail
administration.
(c) Clean undergarments; PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing and linen exchange shall take place
once a week or as designated by the jail
administration.
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(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
Initial clothing issue for male inmates will
consist of:
1. One pair of sandals
2. Two pairs of socks
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Three pairs of boxer shorts
4. Three orange t-shirts
5. Two orange pullover uniform shirts
6. Two sweatshirts (sweatshirts will be issued
seasonally from October 1-April 1)
7. Two pair orange uniform pants
8. One pair of regular shorts (MS4 inmates
only)
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
Initial clothing issue for female inmates will
consist of:
1. One pair of sandals
2. Two pairs of socks
☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Five pairs of panties
4. Three jogging type bras
5. Three red t-shirts
6. Two red pullover uniform shirts
7. Two sweatshirts (sweatshirts will be issued
seasonally from October 1-April 1)
8. Two pair red uniform pants
9. One nightgown
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
footwear specified in this regulation. This option
☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility Personal clothing/footwear items may be
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. utilized if found necessary by the health care
provider.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. BSCC staff inspected the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more persons issued clothing and linen while
compatible with their gender identity and gender conducting the onsite inspection. The clothing
expression. and linen were clean and free of any tears or
holes.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL PM 4-9 Vermin Control/Inmate Property
CLOTHING
To prevent the spread of vermin in the
There shall be written policies and procedures developed facilities from the storage of inmate property
by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ all such infested property shall be cleaned,
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s disinfected, or stored in a closed container so
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
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1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Personal care items are given to every new
☒ ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal inmate upon housing. Additional hygiene
hygiene items. items may be purchased through
commissary.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no
maximum allowance. An inmate shall, upon request, be allowed to
continue to use materials necessary for
personal hygiene with regard to their
menstrual cycle and reproductive system,
including but not limited to, sanitary pads and
☒ ☐ ☐ tampons, at no cost to the inmate. Sanitary
products shall be provided free of charge,
regardless of indigency status.
BSCC staff confirmed that these items are
available during the onsite inspection. All
three items were present and available on the
day of inspection.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
supply themself with the following personal care items,
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, All new inmates from booking will be issued
shall be issued: a personal hygiene kit before they are
(a) Toothbrush, housed. This kit will consist of the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Toothbrush
2. Toothpaste
3. Soap
4. Comb
5. Pen
6. Cup
(b) Dentifrice, PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
PM 4-7 Inmate Electric Razors
☒ ☐ ☐ Electric shavers will be available in the
housing units at specified times. Razor
cleaning solution will be provided as needed
and requested.
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
hours of housing assignment.
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
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Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected In all locations, disinfectant cleaning solution
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the will be available at the razor stations. Staff
☒ ☐ ☐
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections should be attentive to possible misuse of the
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of cleaning solution; inmates are not allowed to
Regulations. use this disinfectant for any other purpose
than cleaning razor heads.
1266 SHOWERING PM 4-8 Inmate Showers
There shall be written policies and procedures developed All inmates will be provided access to a
☒ ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. shower every other day at a minimum, or
more often as allowed by their classification
and housing assignments.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe PM 4-8 Inmate Showers
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every
other day or more often if possible. Inmates in general population and
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative Separation will be offered
access to the shower every day during their
normal dayroom schedule.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be PM 4-8 Inmate Showers
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is All inmates will be provided access to a
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or shower every other day at a minimum, or
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be more often as allowed by their classification
documented. and housing assignments.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES PM 4-4 Inmate Haircuts
(a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates will be provided access to hair cutting
equipment for the sole purpose of receiving
haircuts.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of PM 4-4 Inmate Haircuts
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Haircuts will be available every Sunday.
least once a month. The facility administrator may Inmates will prepare a list of persons
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are requesting haircuts. The list will be given to
☒ ☐ ☐
considered to be a danger to themselves or others. the Housing Unit or Pod Officer. One or more
inmates will be appointed by a Pod or
Housing Unit Officer as the haircutter for each
tank. Each inmate will be entitled to one hair
cut per month.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a PM 4-4 Inmate Haircuts
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Razor cleaning solution will be provided as
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of needed and requested.
Regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff inspected the hair care equipment
while doing the onsite inspection. The
equipment was clean and in working order.
The equipment is replaced if broken or has
missing parts.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who A standard set of linen will be issued to the
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be inmate upon completion of the booking
limited to: process and prior to housing.
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the ☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; A standard issue of linen will consist of:
A. One blanket
B. Two towels
C. One mattress cover
D. One mattress sheet
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
PM 4-5 Mattress Maintenance
(c) one towel; and, PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions. PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐
The required items are issued at the
completion of the booking process.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PM 4-6 Issuance of Cleaning Supplies
PM 10-11 Facility Security Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Repairs of any kind that must be made
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the throughout the jail will be made by the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule facilities maintenance staff. When an item is
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and ☒ ☐ ☐ found in disrepair, a report will be filed using
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices the online maintenance reporting database.
which may be found. Maintenance staff will generate repair reports
from this database. A facility inspection shall
be conducted once each month by a
designated officer to ensure an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety
throughout the facility.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, PM 1-20 Facility Inspections
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized PM 4-6 Issuance of Cleaning Supplies
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the PM 10-11 Facility Security Inspections
health authority.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? Juveniles are not held within this facility
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
☐ ☒ ☐
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
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.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
1B
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.
(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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
2B
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
3B
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
4B
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
5B
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.
(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; ☐ ☐ ☒
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(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.
(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: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/02/2025
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: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/02/2025
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: DEPUTY ANTHONY CUFFE
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: JUNE 2, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY PM 1-14 Personnel Training
HOLDING FACILITY 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 2025-26 compliance monitoring
include, but not be limited to: 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 PM 1-14 Personnel Training
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 PM 1-14 Personnel Training
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.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Policy Manual 1-2 - Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in This policy establishes the minimum number
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation of staff required to be on duty at the Auburn
and operation of the programs and activities required by and South Placer Jails and Minimum Security
these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility. Adequate staffing will help to ensure
that safety checks of inmates are completed
as directed by the Corrections Division
Manual, to maintain facility security, and to
ensure the implementation and operation of
all programs.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 1-2 - Staffing
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local At no time shall the staffing levels divert from
detention facility who shall be immediately available and the statutory requirement of one female (non-
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an ☒ ☐ ☐ light duty) and one sworn deputy sheriff (non-
emergency. light duty) per shift, as outlined in the
California Penal Code, California Code of
Regulations, and Board of State and
Community Corrections.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which PM 1-2 - Staffing
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 PM 1-2 - Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff observed several female
☒ ☐ ☐
employees working the facility the day of the
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
onsite inspection. The staffing plan also
appressed the female staffing requirement.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 1-2 - Staffing
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 BSCC staff reviewed the staffing plan and
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the daily staffing roster during the onsite
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a inspection. The documentation appeared to
review and recommendations shall be reported to the be compliant with this regulation.
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that This policy establishes procedures for safety
include, but are not limited to, the following: checks, defined as direct, visual observation
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being of inmates, performed at random intervals
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐ within timeframes prescribed in this policy, for
through direct visual observation of all people held and inmates that have been housed in the inmate
housed in the facility. population of the Auburn South Placer Jails.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all
inmates. There shall be no more than a 60-
minute lapse between safety checks.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
between safety checks. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be no more than a 60-minute
lapse between safety checks. - All inmate
pods and tanks at the Auburn and South
Placer Jails, including both jail medical units.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in PM 3-11 Safety Cell
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these PM 7-6 Safety Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations.
No cells of this type are located within this
facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
intervals. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff confirmed that the safety checks
are conducted in a random and varied time
frame.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
check occurred; safety checks from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
(2) the location where each individual safety check PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
who completed the safety check(s). PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The inmate safety check log will be kept in the
☒ ☐ ☐ corresponding housing unit. It will be the
responsibility of the Housing Unit Officer to
manually record the time the check was
completed. The Housing Unit Officer will initial
the log with his/her initials.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, All Safety Check Logs will be submitted to the
safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Supervisor for review and signature prior
to going off shift. Completed Logs will be
submitted to the Compliance Officer.
Completed logs are archived and retained for
a minimum of three (3) years.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 1-14 Personnel Training
PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Procedures
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general Training for all Sergeants, Deputies, and
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Correctional Officers will be completed prior
to being assigned to any permanent work
☒ ☐ ☐
detail and will include, at a minimum:
• Escape procedures
• Riot control procedures
• Hostage policy
• Fire control and evacuation policy
• First Aid/CPR
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The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 1-14 Personnel Training
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the PM 1-14 Personnel Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Procedures
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers
☒ ☐ ☐
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 1-14 Personnel Training
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
a central location and available for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PM 1-14 Personnel Training
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering PM 1-14 Personnel Training
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical responders are present when a person is PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Placer County Corrections Division Manual
(PM) 1-19 – Review of Policies and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Although the agency requires a
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ comprehensive review every two years, in
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all practice, policy review is ongoing and occurs
employees. more frequently than every two years.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Policy Manual last updated: 03/26/2025.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the PM 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, assignments, and assigned personnel
by name.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 1-20 Observations and Facility
administrator/manager. 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 PM 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. The use of a Carotid restraint
chokehold is not a trained or used technique
in the Use-of-Force response or Matrix.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Chair
Penal Code Section 3407.
☒ ☐ ☐
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed into an Emergency Restraint Chair
unless exigent circumstances exist.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 2-11 Booking/Intake Screening
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons,
contraband control, and key control. All newly received persons are screened for
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, release in the Corrections Management
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ System (CMS).
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: PM 2-11 Booking/Intake
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by PM 2-14 Floor Officers
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations; PM 9-12 Inmate Formal and Informal
Headcounts
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(C) mass arrests; PM 9-1 Escape
PM 9-2 Escape from Transport
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PM 10-1 Emergency Response
PM 10-9 Hostage
(D) natural disasters; PM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PM 2-25 Corrections Compliance Officer
and,
☒ ☐ ☐
All testing of emergency equipment is
completed and is documented by the
Compliance Unit.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 1-17 Weapons Storage
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
and sexual harassment. PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 3-16 Inmate Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all PM 1-19 – Review of Policies and Procedures
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 Orders
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be PREA
limited to, the following: PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Information and Rules for Inmates
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and harassment incidents anonymously or to any
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of staff member they choose. Staff shall
responsibilities that may have contributed to such accommodate all inmate requests to report
incidents, ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 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 Orders
family, community members, and other interested PREA
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
harassment. The method for reporting shall be Information and Rules for Inmates
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Whenever an officer becomes aware that an
prevention program developed by the facility inmate has threatened to commit suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health while in custody, that officer shall immediately
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, notify medical staff, who will determine the
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who inmate’s level of suicide risk.
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
☒ ☐ ☐ All personnel assigned to supervise
incarcerated individuals receive initial and
annual training for suicide risk identification,
prevention, and intervention.
BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
supervise incarcerated persons have
received suicide prevention training and
receive updates during in-service annual
training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
personnel.
Regularly scheduled training shall be
provided for all custody and health services
staff to include identification and management
of suicidal behavior in a Correctional setting,
☒ ☐ ☐
including high-risk periods of incarceration,
verbal and behavioral clues that could
indicate potential suicide.
All personnel receive annual suicide
prevention training during in-service updates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment.
☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons are screened for
suicide risk, history, and current ideations at
the time of intake.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in All incarcerated persons are screened and
☒ ☐ ☐
classification. monitored for suicide risk following an incident
leading to special housing, return from court,
or change in classification status.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Intake officers communicate with arresting
risk. and transporting officers during the booking
process.
☒ ☐ ☐ 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 suicide PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 3-9 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
procedures.
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director.
Every incarcerated person is screened and
☒ ☐ ☐
monitored for suicide risk following an incident
leading to separate housing, returning from
court, or a change in classification status.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 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 This policy outlines the procedures for fire
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire department response to the Placer County
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression Corrections Facilities and establishes a
which shall include, but not be limited to: guideline for the movement of inmates from
areas that are affected by a fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Procedures
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); The fire suppression plan is developed and is
reviewed annually by the agency, the local fire
☒ ☐ ☐ authority, and the County Office of
Emergency Services.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan, and it appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; Procedures
PM 10-12 Facility Inspection Report
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. Documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Procedures
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
The most recent Fire Inspection completed by
the Placer County Fire Department was on
April 9, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
people in the case of fire. Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
In the event of an evacuation, all incarcerated
individuals would be transported to another
Placer County Jail not affected by the fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Any incident that occurs in either Placer
and procedures for the maintenance of written records County Correctional Facility including but not
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical limited to: routine security checks, feeding,
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee movement of inmates to court, medical or
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other ☒ ☐ ☐ programs will require a jail incident to be
person. completed. All incident reports will be
completed in the Corrections Management
System and will be completed prior to the end
of shift and given to the Duty or Floor
Sergeant for review, unless otherwise
directed.
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Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 5-1 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
and the date and time of the occurrence. The incident and/or crime report shall include
the date and time of the occurrence, name(s)
of person(s) involved to include inmate(s),
Sheriff’s Office staff, civilian employees and
volunteers. The incident will include a detailed
description of the incident and the action
☒ ☐ ☐ taken. Sheriff’s Office staff involved in or
witness to the incident shall complete a
supplemental narrative for the incident and/or
crime report to document their actions or what
they witnessed.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
incident reports from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff PM 5-1 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. ☒ ☐ ☐ A copy of all incident and/or crime reports
shall be compiled and forwarded to Jail
Administration.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy When an inmate dies while detained in a
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Placer County detention facility, or when such
reporting requirements of Government Code section person is housed outside a detention facility
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of as specified below, the duty sergeant or floor
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC sergeant in charge of that shift is responsible
within 10 days of an in-custody death. for ensuring staff response, securing certain
items, and making notifications in a timely
☒ ☐ ☐
manner. Penal Code Section 5021 requires
some of these notifications be made within
two hours of the discovery of the in custody
death.
The Sheriff or designee shall submit a copy of
the ‘Death In Custody Reporting Form’ to the
Board of State and Community Correction
(BSCC) within ten days of an in-custody death
(California Government Code 12525).
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a A meeting between the corrections
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of commander or designee, and representatives
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ from the corrections division contracted
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or medical provider and PCHD occurs within 30
designee, the health administrator, the responsible days following the availability of the coroner’s
physician and other health care, and supervision staff report.
who are relevant to the incident.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Deaths shall be reviewed by the medical
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ provider and PCHD to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether
changes to policies, procedures, or practices
are warranted; and to identify issues that
require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall The facility administrator shall submit a copy
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports of the initial review report of every in-custody
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ death to the BSCC within 60 days of the
Penal Code. death. The facility administrator shall provide
a copy of the initial review report that
comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following PM 1-16 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information BSCC staff confirmed that all the required
(A) Full name of the decedent demographic information is provided through
(B) Date of birth policy review only. No in-custody deaths have
(C) Date of death occurred to date in this inspection cycle.
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a No juveniles are held within this facility.
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall The process by which an inmate is evaluated
establish and implement a written plan designed to to determine the level of custody,
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed classification codes, and desire to participate
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and in Facility programs. Classification will
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ properly assign inmates to housing units and
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while activities according to the categories of sex,
confined at the facility, and the separation of such age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court crime charged, physical or mental health
holding facility. needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior
and other criteria which will provide for the
safety of the inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety A Classification Officer will conduct a
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement personal interview with those inmates whose
would present management or security problems. A detention for more than 72-hours is
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall anticipated. The interview will cover the
be given serious consideration. inmate’s personal background, medical and
mental health needs, and criminal history.
☒ ☐ ☐
The information obtained will be recorded on
the questionnaire.
BSCC staff observed the separation of
different classifications in courts holding while
performing the on-site inspection. The
housing appeared to be compliant with this
regulation.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a There are a wide range of communicable
medical evaluation is completed ☒ ☐ ☐ diseases that could be found within a
correctional setting. This policy identifies
some of the more common diseases staff
working in a correctional institution are
considered to be at risk of contracting that
may require immediate post exposure
response.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
made of the person being booked as to whether the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Screening
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health Inmates demonstrating observable symptoms
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical of a suspected communicable disease, or
screening from. who have been identified as having a
communicable disease, shall be separated
until such time as a proper medical
☒ ☐ ☐
examination can be made. To determine if
such separation is necessary in the absence
of medically trained staff, the inmate will be
questioned as to whether they have a
communicable disease, including
Tuberculosis, other airborne diseases, or
other special medical problems identified by a
health authority. Their response will be noted
on the intake medical questionnaire and
medical booking screen.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated There will be consultation between facility
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of administrators/designees and the responsible
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff prior to actions being taken
regarding patients who are diagnosed as
having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not PM 3-2 Medical Screening
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Disordered Inmates
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation will be completed by medical
staff as determined by medical staff or at the
☒ ☐ ☐ request/direction of custody staff. Treatment
and recommendation for housing at either
facility will be made, or transfer to an
appropriate care facility will be initiated as
indicated per MD order, contracted medical
provider, PA/NP protocols and/or medical
provider RN Standardized Procedures.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PM 3-2 Medical Screening
safety of the person in crisis or others. PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Medical Services staff shall consult with
Classification and the Shift Sergeant
regarding appropriate housing, i.e., protective
custody cells or infirmary.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Administrative Separation is used only where
develop and implement policies and procedures for the continued presence of the inmate in general
administrative separation of incarcerated people. population poses a serious disruption to the
☒ ☐ ☐
operation of the jail, risk to inmate(s), or a risk
to staff. This includes protective custody
status requests by inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Administrative Separation shall consist of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of separate and secure housing but shall not
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility involve any other deprivation of privileges
staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and There will be consultation between facility
procedures for the identification and evaluation, administrators/designees and the responsible
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and medical staff prior to actions being taken
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with regarding patients who are diagnosed as
developmental disabilities. having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
The health authority or designee shall contact the PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of The Medical Provider Management or
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. designee will notify the Alta California
Regional Center within 24 hours of the
presence of inmates believed to have
developmental disabilities.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Identification of restraints approved for use in
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which the Auburn and South Placer Jails. Address
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ the use, exceptions, duties, documentation,
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do and other procedures to be followed when
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other using restraints. It is not the intention of this
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated policy to define the use of force or the use of
people for security reasons. The facility manager may force for security reasons.
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff. Restraint devices as described within this
regulation are not utilized within this facility.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: PM 1-10 Use of Force
(1) acceptable restraint devices; PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
This Order provides a policy and procedure
for restraining subjects during detentions and
arrest, utilizing handcuffs, flexible cuffs,
hobbles, WRAP, and improvised restraints.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in PM 1-10 Use of Force
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff noticed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation devices located throughout the
facility during the onsite inspection.
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(3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Special Housing Log: A Special Housing Log
will remain on the cell door of the restrained
inmate at all times the person is in the ERC,
and shall be filled out as directed.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections staff shall notify medical
personnel if an inmate refuses fluids for more
than two hours while confined in the ERC.
(5) exercising of extremities. PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections staff shall allow inmates confined
in the ERC the opportunity for the individual
movement of their extremities for at least ten
minutes out of every one hour, while also
ensuring the safety of the inmate and staff.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM 1-10 Use of Force
following requirements: PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Chair
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM 1-10 Use of Force
incarcerated people who display behavior which PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
results in the destruction of property or reveal an Chair
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ The ERC should only be used on inmates who
display behavior which results in the
destruction of property, a forced blood draw,
or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM 1-10 Use of Force
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Chair
ineffective. ☒ ☐ ☐
The ERC should be utilized only when less
restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM 1-10 Use of Force
restraints only with the approval of the facility PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
manager, the facility watch commander, or Chair
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Inmates shall be placed in the ERC with the
☒ ☐ ☐ approval of the on-duty Sergeant and a
responsible health care staff member.
Continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured
within one hour from the time of placement.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint Chair
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM 1-10 Use of Force
shall be secured within one hour from the time of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
placement. Chair
Medical personnel shall document on the
☒ ☐ ☐ Special Housing Log their approval of the
inmate’s placement in the ERC as soon as
possible, but not more than one hour after
placement. This approval is not necessary
when an inmate is placed in the ERC for a
period less than fifteen minutes, one time only
within a twenty-four-hour period.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM 1-10 Use of Force
four hours of placement. PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time
of placement. A medical assessment shall be
completed within four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
that the restraints are properly employed, and to Chair
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. Corrections staff shall at least twice every
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons thirty minutes conduct and document on the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area Special Housing Log their visual observations
which makes provisions to protect the person from ☒ ☐ ☐ of the inmate confined in an ERC.
abuse. Documentation shall include observations of
all fluids, food, and medication offered or
given to the restrained inmate.
BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite
inspection that restraints as described in this
regulation are not utilized.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation PM 1-10 Use of Force
with responsible health care staff determines that an PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from Chair
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
☒ ☐ ☐
to a medical facility for further evaluation. Inmates shall be transported to the hospital or
evaluated by jail medical staff when confined
in the ERC for a period of four hours, or
longer.
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(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM 1-10 Use of Force
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement. Chair
(11) All events and information related to the PM 1-10 Use of Force
placement in restraints shall be documented and PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
shall be video recorded unless exigent Chair
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for
☒ ☐ ☐ A video recording device and/or video
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
surveillance camera shall be used to record
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
the placement of an inmate in the ERC or
and the duration of placement.
WRAP and to continuously record the inmate
until they are finally released from the
restraints.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite
policy shall include reference to the following: inspection that restraints as described in this
regulation are not utilized.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or PM 1-10 Use of Force
in recovery after delivery or termination of the PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Chair
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
Pregnant inmates shall only be restrained by
☒ ☐ ☐
handcuffs applied to the front. No shackles
or belly chains shall be used.
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed in an ERC or WRAP unless exigent
circumstances exist.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during PM 1-10 Use of Force
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Chair
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public. ☒ ☐ ☐ At no time shall an inmaten who is in labor be
shackled by the wrists, ankles, or both
including prior to or during transport to a
hospital, during delivery, and while in
recovery after giving birth, except as provided
in Penal Code Section 3407.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional PM 1-10 Use of Force
who is currently responsible for the medical care of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Restraints shall be removed when a medical
professional determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s PM 1-10 Use of Force
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Chair
pregnant people. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
☒ ☐ ☐ Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy,
she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant
inmates, including, but not limited to, the
provisions of this chapter, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Inmates have access to telephones that
access to the court and to legal counsel. connect to the Public Defender’s office during
Such access shall consist of: business hours, free of charge. Inmates may
☒ ☐ ☐ use these phones during their scheduled
dayroom times or outside of their scheduled
dayrooms when approved by a shift
supervisor. The telephone number
designated by the Public Defender’s office
has been pre-designated as a non-recorded
and non-monitored call.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff observed confidential interview
rooms located within the courts' holding area
during the onsite inspection.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PM 4-6 Issuance of Cleaning Supplies
PM 10-11 Facility Security Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Repairs of any kind that must be made
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the throughout the jail will be made by the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule facilities maintenance staff. When an item is
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and ☒ ☐ ☐ found in disrepair, a report will be filed using
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices the online maintenance reporting database.
which may be found. Maintenance staff will generate repair reports
from this database. A facility inspection shall
be conducted once each month by a
designated officer to ensure an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety
throughout the facility.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of Juveniles are not held within this facility.
the Court Holding facility? ☐ ☒ ☐
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
0B
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
1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
2B
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
3B
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
4B
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: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/02/2025
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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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: 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: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/02/2025
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: DEPUTY ANTHONY CUFFE
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: June 2, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 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 2025-26 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 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Policy Manual 1-2 - Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in This policy establishes the minimum number
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation of staff required to be on duty at the Auburn
and operation of the programs and activities required by and South Placer Jails and Minimum Security
these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility. Adequate staffing will help to ensure
that safety checks of inmates are completed
as directed by the Corrections Division
Manual, to maintain facility security, and to
ensure the implementation and operation of
all programs.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 1-2 - Staffing
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local At no time shall the staffing levels divert from
detention facility who shall be immediately available and the statutory requirement of one female (non-
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an ☒ ☐ ☐ light duty) and one sworn deputy sheriff (non-
emergency. light duty) per shift, as outlined in the
California Penal Code, California Code of
Regulations, and Board of State and
Community Corrections.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which PM 1-2 - Staffing
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 PM 1-2 - Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff observed several female
☒ ☐ ☐
employees working the facility the day of the
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
onsite inspection. The staffing plan also
appressed the female staffing requirement.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 1-2 - Staffing
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 BSCC staff reviewed the staffing plan and
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the daily staffing roster during the onsite
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a inspection. The documentation appeared to
review and recommendations shall be reported to the be compliant with this regulation.
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that This policy establishes procedures for safety
include, but are not limited to, the following: checks, defined as direct, visual observation
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- of inmates, performed at random intervals
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least ☒ ☐ ☐ within timeframes prescribed in this policy, for
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held inmates that have been housed in the inmate
and housed in the facility. population of the Auburn South Placer Jails.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all
inmates. There shall be no more than a 60-
minute lapse between safety checks.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
between safety checks. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be no more than a 60-minute
lapse between safety checks. - All inmate
pods and tanks at the Auburn and South
Placer Jails, including both jail medical units.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as PM 3-11 Safety Cell
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 PM 7-6 Safety Restraints
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
intervals. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff confirmed that the safety checks
are conducted in a random and varied time
frame.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
check occurred; safety checks from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
(2) the location where each individual safety check PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
who completed the safety check(s). PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The inmate safety check log will be kept in the
☒ ☐ ☐ corresponding housing unit. It will be the
responsibility of the Housing Unit Officer to
manually record the time the check was
completed. The Housing Unit Officer will initial
the log with his/her initials.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, All Safety Check Logs will be submitted to the
safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Supervisor for review and signature prior
to going off shift. Completed Logs will be
submitted to the Compliance Officer.
Completed logs are archived and retained for
a minimum of three (3) years.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 1-14 Personnel Training
PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Procedures
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general Training for all Sergeants, Deputies, and
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Correctional Officers will be completed prior
to being assigned to any permanent work
☒ ☐ ☐
detail and will include, at a minimum:
• Escape procedures
• Riot control procedures
• Hostage policy
• Fire control and evacuation policy
• First Aid/CPR
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 1-14 Personnel Training
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
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(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the PM 1-14 Personnel Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Procedures
Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without
obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff,
when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 1-14 Personnel Training
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
a central location and available for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PM 1-14 Personnel Training
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering PM 1-14 Personnel Training
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical responders are present when a person is PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Placer County Corrections Division Manual
(PM) 1-19 – Review of Policies and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Although the agency requires a
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ comprehensive review every two years, in
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all practice, policy review is ongoing and occurs
employees. more frequently than every two years.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Policy Manual last updated: 03/26/2025.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III PM 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, assignments, and assigned personnel
by name.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 1-20 Observations and Facility
administrator/manager. 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 PM 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. The use of a Carotid restraint
chokehold is not a trained or used technique
in the Use-of-Force response or Matrix.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Chair
Penal Code Section 3407.
☒ ☐ ☐
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed into an Emergency Restraint Chair
unless exigent circumstances exist.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly PM 2-11 Booking/Intake Screening
received persons for release.
☒ ☐ ☐ All newly received persons are screened for
release in the Corrections Management
System (CMS).
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 2-11 Booking/Intake
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, PM 2-14 Floor Officers
contraband control, and key control. PM 9-12 Inmate Formal and Informal
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 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.
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(7) Emergency procedures include: PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 9-1 Escape
hostages; PM 9-2 Escape from Transport
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PM 10-1 Emergency Response
PM 10-9 Hostage
(C) mass arrests; PM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; PM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PM 2-25 Corrections Compliance Officer
and,
☒ ☐ ☐ All testing of emergency equipment is
completed and is documented by the
Compliance Unit.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 1-17 Weapons Storage
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
and sexual harassment. PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 3-16 Inmate Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be PREA
limited to, the following: PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Information and Rules for Inmates
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and harassment incidents anonymously or to any
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of staff member they choose. Staff shall
responsibilities that may have contributed to such accommodate all inmate requests to report
incidents, ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 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,
family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Whenever an officer becomes aware that an
prevention program developed by the facility inmate has threatened to commit suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health while in custody, that officer shall immediately
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, notify medical staff, who will determine the
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who inmate’s level of suicide risk.
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
☒ ☐ ☐ All personnel assigned to supervise
incarcerated individuals receive initial and
annual training for suicide risk identification,
prevention, and intervention.
BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
supervise incarcerated persons have
received suicide prevention training and
receive updates during in-service annual
training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
personnel.
Regularly scheduled training shall be
provided for all custody and health services
staff to include identification and
management of suicidal behavior in a
☒ ☐ ☐ Correctional setting, including high-risk
periods of incarceration, verbal and
behavioral clues that could indicate potential
suicide.
All personnel receive annual suicide
prevention training during in-service updates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment.
☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons are screened for
suicide risk, history, and current ideations at
the time of intake.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in All incarcerated persons are screened and
☒ ☐ ☐
classification. monitored for suicide risk following an
incident leading to special housing, return
from court, or change in classification status.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Intake officers communicate with arresting
risk. and transporting officers during the booking
process.
☒ ☐ ☐ 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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 3-9 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
procedures.
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director.
Every incarcerated person is screened and
☒ ☐ ☐ monitored for suicide risk following an
incident leading to separate housing,
returning from court, or change in
classification status.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 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 This policy outlines the procedures for fire
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire department response to the Placer County
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression Corrections Facilities and establishes a
which shall include, but not be limited to: guideline for the movement of inmates from
areas that are affected by a fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Procedures
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); The fire suppression plan is developed and is
reviewed annually by the agency, the local
☒ ☐ ☐ fire authority, and the County Office of
Emergency Services.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan, and it appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Procedures
PM 10-12 Facility Inspection Report
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. Documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Procedures
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
The most recent Fire Inspection completed by
the Placer County Fire Department was on
November 19, 2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
people in the case of fire. Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
In the event of an evacuation, all incarcerated
individuals would be transported to another
Placer County Jail not affected by the fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING PM 3-19 Booking Files
0B
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics The demographic accounting system is
☒ ☐ ☐
accounting system which reflects the monthly average maintained in the Placer County Jail
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people Management System.
by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with PM 3-19 Booking Files
applicable demographic information as described in the
Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified that the Placer County
Sheriff’s Office is providing the requested
data through the Jail Profile Survey.
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1041 RECORDS PM 3-19 Booking Files
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, PM 1-39 Sexual Abuse Prevention
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Placer County Sheriff’s Office General
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities Orders - PREA
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at The PREA Coordinator will review and
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ update this policy and associated procedures
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). as necessary to maintain compliance with the
intent of PREA guidelines, and as necessary
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
to improve detection, prevention and
investigation of sexual abuse, sexual
harassment and sexual misconduct.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Any incident that occurs in either Placer
and procedures for the maintenance of written records County Correctional Facility including but not
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical limited to: routine security checks, feeding,
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee movement of inmates to court, medical or
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other ☒ ☐ ☐ programs will require a jail incident to be
person. completed. All incident reports will be
completed in the Corrections Management
System and will be completed prior to the end
of shift and given to the Duty or Floor
Sergeant for review, unless otherwise
directed.
Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 5-1 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
and the date and time of the occurrence. The incident and/or crime report shall include
the date and time of the occurrence, name(s)
of person(s) involved to include inmate(s),
Sheriff’s Office staff, civilian employees and
volunteers. The incident will include a
detailed description of the incident and the
☒ ☐ ☐ action taken. Sheriff’s Office staff involved in
or witness to the incident shall complete a
supplemental narrative for the incident and/or
crime report to document their actions or what
they witnessed.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
incident reports from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff PM 5-1 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. ☒ ☐ ☐ A copy of all incident and/or crime reports
shall be compiled and forwarded to Jail
Administration.
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1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN PM 1-6 Press Release
PM 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
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review
the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections PM 1-6 Press Release
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as PM 1-7 Release of Information
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local
Detention Facilities is accessible on the
☒ ☐ ☐ agency website or by request.
BSCC staff confirmed that Title 15 Minimum
Standards for Local Detention Facilities is
also available to the incarcerated population
upon request.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Orientation
people as specified in sections: and Handbook while conducting the on-site
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection and confirmed that all the below-
referenced sections in this regulation 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 ☒ ☐ ☐
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy When an inmate dies while detained in a
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Placer County detention facility, or when such
reporting requirements of Government Code section person is housed outside a detention facility
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of as specified below, the duty sergeant or floor
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC sergeant in charge of that shift is responsible
within 10 days of an in-custody death. for ensuring staff response, securing certain
items, and making notifications in a timely
☒ ☐ ☐ manner. Penal Code Section 5021 requires
some of these notifications be made within
two hours of the discovery of the in custody
death.
The Sheriff or designee shall submit a copy of
the ‘Death In Custody Reporting Form’ to the
Board of State and Community Correction
(BSCC) within ten days of an in-custody
death (California Government Code 12525).
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a A meeting between the corrections
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of commander or designee, and representatives
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ from the corrections division contracted
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or medical provider and PCHD occurs within 30
designee, the health administrator, the responsible days following the availability of the coroner’s
physician and other health care, and supervision staff report.
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Deaths shall be reviewed by the medical
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ provider and PCHD to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether
changes to policies, procedures, or practices
are warranted; and to identify issues that
require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility The facility administrator shall submit a copy
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review of the initial review report of every in-custody
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of ☒ ☐ ☐ death to the BSCC within 60 days of the
section 832.10 of the Penal Code. death. The facility administrator shall provide
a copy of the initial review report that
comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
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The initial review report shall contain the following PM 1-16 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information BSCC staff confirmed that all the required
(A) Full name of the decedent demographic information is provided through
(B) Date of birth policy review only. No in-custody deaths have
(C) Date of death occurred to date in this inspection cycle.
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a No juveniles are held within the jail facility.
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, The process by which an inmate is evaluated
or III facility shall develop and implement a written to determine the level of custody,
classification plan designed to properly assign classification codes, and desire to participate
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities in Facility programs. Classification will
according to the categories of gender identity, age, properly assign inmates to housing units and
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, activities according to the categories of sex,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or crime charged, physical or mental health
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such and other criteria which will provide for the
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the safety of the inmates and staff.
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
and implement a classification system which will include
the use of classification officers or a classification A team of professionally trained employees
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated selected by and under the supervision of the
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and Facility Commander, who are responsible for
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as the placement and incarceration of persons
much information as is available about and from the into the housing area based on criteria set
incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of forth in Title 15 of the California Code of
☒ ☐ ☐
appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility Regulations and further detailed in the Placer
administrator or designee. Each person may request a County Corrections Division Classification
review of their classification plan no more often than 30 Guidelines.
days from their last review.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
classification assessments while performing
deleted.
the on-site inspection. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety A Classification Officer will conduct a
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement personal interview with those inmates whose
would present management or security problems. A detention for more than 72-hours is
☒ ☐ ☐
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall anticipated. The interview will cover the
be given serious consideration. inmate’s personal background, medical and
mental health needs, and criminal history.
The information obtained will be recorded on
the questionnaire.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a There are a wide range of communicable
medical evaluation is completed. ☒ ☐ ☐ diseases that could be found within a
correctional setting. This policy identifies
some of the more common diseases staff
working in a correctional institution are
considered to be at risk of contracting that
may require immediate post exposure
response.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
made of the person being booked as to whether the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Screening
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health Inmates demonstrating observable
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical symptoms of a suspected communicable
screening from. disease, or who have been identified as
having a communicable disease, shall be
separated until such time as a proper medical
☒ ☐ ☐
examination can be made. To determine if
such separation is necessary in the absence
of medically trained staff, the inmate will be
questioned as to whether they have a
communicable disease, including
Tuberculosis, other airborne diseases, or
other special medical problems identified by a
health authority. Their response will be noted
on the intake medical questionnaire and
medical booking screen.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated There will be consultation between facility
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of administrators/designees and the responsible
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff prior to actions being taken
regarding patients who are diagnosed as
having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not PM 3-2 Medical Screening
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Disordered Inmates
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation will be completed by medical
staff as determined by medical staff or at the
☒ ☐ ☐ request/direction of custody staff. Treatment
and recommendation for housing at either
facility will be made, or transfer to an
appropriate care facility will be initiated as
indicated per MD order, contracted medical
provider, PA/NP protocols and/or medical
provider RN Standardized Procedures.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PM 3-2 Medical Screening
safety of the person in crisis or others. PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐ Medical Services staff shall consult with
Classification and the Shift Sergeant
regarding appropriate housing, i.e., protective
custody cells or infirmary.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Administrative Separation is used only where
develop and implement policies and procedures for the continued presence of the inmate in general
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people. population poses a serious disruption to the
operation of the jail, risk to inmate(s), or a risk
to staff. This includes protective custody
status requests by inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Administrative Separation shall consist of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ separate and secure housing but shall not
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility involve any other deprivation of privileges
staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
☒ ☐ ☐
an incarcerated person’s health.
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
incarcerated people who have:
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Administrative Separation shall be provided
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in for those inmates who are prone to:
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and • Promote activity or behavior that is criminal
facility staff. in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is • Demonstrate influence over other inmates,
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or including influence to promote or direct action
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated or behavior that is criminal in nature or
people, and facility staff. disruptive to the safety and security of other
☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other operation of the facility;
incarcerated persons or facility staff. • Escape;
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted • Assault, attempted assault, or participation
escape. in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other inmates or facility staff;
incarcerated people. • Likely to need protection from other inmates,
if such administrative separation is
determined to be necessary in order to obtain
the objective of protecting the welfare of
inmates and staff.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility If an inmate is denied a request for
staff. administrative separation or protective
custody, or if an inmate is placed in either of
these situations over his/her objections, such
☐ ☐ ☒
action should be documented in their
classification file.
BSCC staff confirmed that there is no
Administrative Separation housing in this
facility.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
administrative separation. Administrative Separation is subject to
classification review if an inmate is
administratively separated for more than
☐ ☐ ☒ seven days, and is subject to being grieved
by the inmate.
BSCC staff confirmed that there is no
Administrative Separation housing in this
facility.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL PM 3-11 Safety Cell
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section The Auburn Jail utilizes cells 26 and 27,
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who located in booking as Safety Cells for
display behavior which results in the destruction of inmates. The South Placer Jail utilizes cells
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to 51, 52, 54 and 57 located in booking, and
☐ ☐ ☒
self or others. cells 851, 852, 853 and 854 located in the
infirmary. These cells are designated for the
housing of physically violent inmates who
pose a danger to themselves or others.
No safety cells are located within this facility.
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The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 3-11 Safety Cell
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate The Shift Sergeant, or staff member placing
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell the inmate in a safety cell shall notify medical
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but ☒ ☐ ☐ staff when an inmate is placed in a safety cell.
not be limited to: The Shift Sergeant, staff member and
medical staff making the placement shall sign
the Special Housing Log at the time of
placement.
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment PM 3-11 Safety Cell
or as a substitute for treatment.
The safety cells shall not be used as a
☐ ☐ ☒
medical treatment, and under no
circumstances are Safety Cells to be used as
a form of discipline or punishment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the PM 3-11 Safety Cell
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be Medical staff shall, a minimum of every four
reviewed a minimum of every four hours. hours, or at the request of custody staff,
☐ ☐ ☒
check inmates in a Safety Cell for continued
retention. The inmate shall be medically
cleared for continued retention every 24
hours thereafter.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as PM 3-11 Safety Cell
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be A medical assessment shall be completed
☐ ☐ ☒
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to within a maximum of 12 hours of placement
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a in the safety cell or at the next daily sick call,
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. whichever is earliest.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health PM 3-11 Safety Cell
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on The facility manager, designee or responsible
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon health care staff shall obtain a mental health
☐ ☐ ☒
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. opinion/consultation with responsible health
care staff on placement and retention, which
shall be secured within 12 hours of
placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least PM 3-11 Safety Cell
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be Twice every 30 minutes, Custody Staff shall
documented. directly observe and document on the Special
Housing Log, safety checks on inmates
☐ ☐ ☒
placed in a Safety Cell.
BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite
inspection that there are no safety cells
located within this facility.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure PM 3-11 Safety Cell
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids.
☐ ☐ ☒
Inmates in a Safety Cell shall be offered fluids
every one hour or more as requested.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to PM 3-11 Safety Cell
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal When possible, inmates in a Safety Cell
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's ☐ ☐ ☒ should be dressed in jail clothing or a safety
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. garment. Jewelry, watches, belts and other
personal belongings will be collected for safe
keeping.
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1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section The Auburn Jail utilizes cells 19 and 20,
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of located in the booking area, as designated
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety Sobering Cells. The South Placer Jail utilizes
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. cells 67, 68, 71 and 72 located in booking.
Inmates who are unable to care for their
☐ ☐ ☒ personal safety, the safety of others or are
combative with staff due to their state of
intoxication shall be placed into a Sobering
Cell, as deemed appropriate by the shift or
floor sergeant.
No sobering cells are located within this
facility.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
as they are able to continue the admission process or are
no longer a risk to themselves or others. Inmates placed into the Sobering Cell shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
removed as soon as they are able to continue
and complete the booking and housing
process.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent During the review of sobering cell
☐ ☐ ☒
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these placements, BSCC staff did not review any
regulations. placements that met or exceeded the 6-hour
threshold.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
☐ ☐ ☒
A medical assessment is performed at the
time of initial placement.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half
hour. Such observation shall be documented. Officers shall visually check on inmates in the
Sobering Cell a minimum of twice every half
hour. These checks shall be documented on
☐ ☐ ☒
the Special Housing Log.
BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite
inspection that the facility does not have
sobering cells.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and There will be consultation between facility
procedures for the identification and evaluation, administrators/designees and the responsible
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and medical staff prior to actions being taken
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with regarding patients who are diagnosed as
developmental disabilities. having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of The Medical Provider Management or
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. designee will notify the Alta California
Regional Center within 24 hours of the
presence of inmates believed to have
developmental disabilities.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Identification of restraints approved for use in
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which the Auburn and South Placer Jails. Address
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ the use, exceptions, duties, documentation,
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this and other procedures to be followed when
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or using restraints. It is not the intention of this
other restraint devices when used to restrain policy to define the use of force or the use of
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility force for security reasons.
manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated
person in restraints to responsible health care staff. Restraint devices as described within this
regulation are not utilized within this facility.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: PM 1-10 Use of Force
(1) acceptable restraint devices; PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
This Order provides a policy and procedure
for restraining subjects during detentions and
arrest, utilizing handcuffs, flexible cuffs,
hobbles, WRAP, and improvised restraints.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in PM 1-10 Use of Force
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff noticed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation devices located throughout the
facility during the onsite inspection.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Special Housing Log: A Special Housing Log
will remain on the cell door of the restrained
inmate at all times the person is in the ERC,
and shall be filled out as directed.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections staff shall notify medical
personnel if an inmate refuses fluids for more
than two hours while confined in the ERC.
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(5) exercising of extremities. PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections staff shall allow inmates confined
in the ERC the opportunity for the individual
movement of their extremities for at least ten
minutes out of every one hour, while also
ensuring the safety of the inmate and staff.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM 1-10 Use of Force
following requirements: PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Chair
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM 1-10 Use of Force
incarcerated people who display behavior which PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
results in the destruction of property or reveal an Chair
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ The ERC should only be used on inmates
who display behavior which results in the
destruction of property, a forced blood draw,
or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM 1-10 Use of Force
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Chair
ineffective. ☒ ☐ ☐
The ERC should be utilized only when less
restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM 1-10 Use of Force
restraints only with the approval of the facility PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
manager, the facility watch commander, or Chair
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Inmates shall be placed in the ERC with the
☒ ☐ ☐ approval of the on-duty Sergeant and a
responsible health care staff member.
Continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured
within one hour from the time of placement.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM 1-10 Use of Force
shall be secured within one hour from the time of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
placement. Chair
Medical personnel shall document on the
☒ ☐ ☐ Special Housing Log their approval of the
inmate’s placement in the ERC as soon as
possible, but not more than one hour after
placement. This approval is not necessary
when an inmate is placed in the ERC for a
period less than fifteen minutes, one time only
within a twenty-four-hour period.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM 1-10 Use of Force
four hours of placement. PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time
of placement. A medical assessment shall be
completed within four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
that the restraints are properly employed, and to Chair
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. Corrections staff shall at least twice every
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons thirty minutes conduct and document on the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area Special Housing Log their visual observations
which makes provisions to protect the person from ☐ ☐ ☒ of the inmate confined in an ERC.
abuse. Documentation shall include observations of
all fluids, food, and medication offered or
given to the restrained inmate.
BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite
inspection that restraints as described in this
regulation are not utilized.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in PM 1-10 Use of Force
consultation with responsible health care staff PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Chair
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the ☒ ☐ ☐
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further Inmates shall be transported to the hospital or
evaluation. evaluated by jail medical staff when confined
in the ERC for a period of four hours, or longer
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM 1-10 Use of Force
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement. Chair
(11) All events and information related to the PM 1-10 Use of Force
placement in restraints shall be documented and PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
shall be video recorded unless exigent Chair
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for
☒ ☐ ☐ A video recording device and/or video
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
surveillance camera shall be used to record
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
the placement of an inmate in the ERC or
and the duration of placement.
WRAP and to continuously record the inmate
until they are finally released from the
restraints.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite
policy shall include reference to the following: inspection that restraints as described in this
regulation are not utilized.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or PM 1-10 Use of Force
in recovery after delivery or termination of the PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg Chair
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
Pregnant inmates shall only be restrained by
☒ ☐ ☐
handcuffs applied to the front. No shackles or
belly chains shall be used.
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed in an ERC or WRAP unless exigent
circumstances exist.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during PM 1-10 Use of Force
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Chair
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public. At no time shall an inmate who is in labor be
☒ ☐ ☐
shackled by the wrists, ankles, or both
including prior to or during transport to a
hospital, during delivery, and while in
recovery after giving birth, except as provided
in Penal Code Section 3407.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional PM 1-10 Use of Force
who is currently responsible for the medical care of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
☒ ☐ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Restraints shall be removed when a medical
professional determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s PM 1-10 Use of Force
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Chair
pregnant people. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
☒ ☐ ☐ Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy,
she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant
inmates, including, but not limited to, the
provisions of this chapter, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies.
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1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE PM 3-22 DNA Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized This policy identifies persons mandated to
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel provide DNA samples; lists information to be
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to included in the DNA collection kit; directs the
☒ ☐ ☐
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or distribution of collected information, and
palm print impressions from individuals who are required establishes collection times, procedures
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions regarding subject refusals, and the keeping of
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse records.
following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of PM 3-13 Blood Draws
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that PM 3-22 DNA Collection
an objective, trained and competent correctional
employee, faced with similar facts and Reasonable force may be used to obtain
circumstances, would consider necessary and blood samples from arrestees that do not
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. wish to voluntarily provide the samples. In
determining what degree of force is
reasonable, courts will consider:
☒ ☐ ☐
• The seriousness of the crime.
• The extent of resistance or use of force by
the suspect.
• The degree of force used by the officers, and
whether it threatened the health of the
suspect.
• The extent to which the officers’ force was
an affront to the suspect’s personal privacy
and bodily integrity.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by PM 3-13 Blood Draws
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to PM 3-22 DNA Collection
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to If the inmate refuses to comply with the
provide the requisite specimen, sample or required collection of buccal cells, his or her
☒ ☐ ☐
impression and the consequences of refusal. actions will be considered a refusal and a
blood draw should be done. Reasonable
efforts to secure voluntary compliance should
be made. If necessary, reasonable force is
permitted to collect a blood draw.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written PM 3-13 Blood Draws
authorization of the facility watch commander or PM 3-22 DNA Collection
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 PM 3-13 Blood Draws
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including PM 3-22 DNA Collection
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 PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
PM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
☒ ☐ ☐
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
education program for incarcerated persons. Placer Schools for Adults is the current
educational provider.
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When such services are not made available by the PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator PM 6-12 Education Policy
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources. The Inmate Education Program is an integral
part of the Placer Correctional Facilities at
both Auburn and South Placer Jails. Inmates
are encouraged to participate in the wide
☒ ☐ ☐ range of educational opportunities and
subjects. Inmates may prepare for the GED
test or complete their high school education.
In addition, lifestyle classes, life skills,
academic brush-up, re-entry and basic
computer skills may be offered as resources
allow.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
vocational, or both, education of housed people. PM 6-12 Education Policy
Inmates may request to participate in the
Inmate Education Program by completing an
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate request form and addressing the form
to either Programs or Education. Education
staff will evaluate the request and determine
eligibility.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
established. Modified academic or vocational PM 6-12 Education Policy
opportunities may be provided based on sound security
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates are allowed to participate in a variety
and regulations. of educational programs, depending on the
inmate classification, availability of courses
and funding constraints.
1062 VISITING PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Inmates are encouraged to maintain
written policies and procedures, which include the relationships with family and friends. Visiting
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ is scheduled on a regular basis, limited only
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: by the physical and personnel constraints of
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility the Placer County Corrections Facilities and
schedules, space, and number of personnel will the Video Visiting schedule.
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
☒ ☐ ☐
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. Visitation types and hours are located on the
Placer County Sheriff’s Office website.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated Each inmate at either facility shall be allowed
person each week. a minimum of two visits per week. Depending
☒ ☐ ☐ on housing location, these visits can be a
combination of on-site face-to-face and on-
site video visits. These visits will be in half-
hour increments, totaling a minimum of one
hour per week.
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(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility Any visitor who fails to comply with the
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled General Visiting Rules and/or any request or
visits and document such review. direction of a staff member may be prohibited
from visiting or may have that visit terminated.
☒ ☐ ☐
All inmates must conduct themselves in a
proper and acceptable manner consistent
with facility rules and regulations. Failure to
comply will prohibit or terminate the visit and
may lead to disciplinary action.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
section shall include provision for visitation by minor
children of the incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Minor children (under 18 years of age) may
visit when accompanied by a responsible
adult.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is Visitors can choose to have the remote video
requested by an incarcerated person. visitation option. At the Auburn Jail, remote
☒ ☐ ☐ video visits are in addition to the two allowed
on site visitation sessions.
Remote and onsite video visits are available
seven days a week.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
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) PM 6-15 Inmate Visits
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 Remote and onsite video visits are available
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐ seven days a week.
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including: In-person with a barrier.
In-person video.
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Remote video.
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 incarcerated person is allowed a
minimum of two, one-half-hour in-person
visits per week. Remote video visitation is
unlimited.
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Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Dress Code - All visitors, male or female, adult
and children, must be dressed within the
following guidelines. These guidelines apply
for both the Auburn Jail and the South Placer
Jail. Failure to comply with the dress code
may result in the visitor being turned away.
1. Shorts (must be mid-thigh or longer in
length)
2. Skirts (must be mid-thigh in length or
longer)
3. Shoes must be worn
4. No bare midriff
5. No low-cut shirts
6. No tank tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops,
tube tops, etc. (all shirts must have sleeves)
7. No sheer fabric or exposed undergarments
8. Clothing with logos that inherently promote
violence, hate, drug use, profanity, sex acts,
or gangs is not allowed
9. No bathing suits
10. No jeans with holes
11. No gang related attire
12. No hats, bandanas, beanies, etc. (nothing
to be worn on the head) a. Visitors that claim
a religious belief as a reason to wear a hat,
beanie, turban, etc., may be allowed to wear
these items as determined by the Visiting
Officer on a case by case basis. If the Visiting
Officer is not clear on the validity of the
visitor’s claim, a Duty or Floor Sergeant shall
be contacted to respond and make the final
determination
13.Cell phones, cell phone wrist watches and
laptop computers are not allowed
1063 CORRESPONDENCE PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies To maintain an orderly flow of incoming
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: inmate mail restricted only by the health,
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an safety, and security of both jail facilities.
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility
manager or designee approves; Mail staff shall open and inspect legal mail
☒ ☐ ☐
only to search for contraband, cash, checks,
or money orders in the presence of the
inmate.
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and Inmates may correspond, confidentially, with
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; state and federal courts, any member of the
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail ☒ ☐ ☐ State Bar, holder of public office, and the
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money Board of State and Community Corrections
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; (BSCC). Inmates may also correspond
confidentially with the facility manager at
each facility.
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(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates may also correspond confidentially
with the facility manager at each facility.
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Those inmates who are without funds shall be
correspondence with family members and friends but permitted at least four postage paid
without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each
☒ ☐ ☐
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to week to permit correspondence with family
the courts. members and friends but without limitation on
the number of postage-paid envelopes and
sheets of paper to their attorney and to the
courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES PM 6-17 Inmate Law Library Service
PM 6-18 Inmate Library Service
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV The Auburn and South Placer Jails library
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined service includes access to current information
by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ on community services and resources, as
include access to the following resources via paper well as religious, educational, and
documents or through electronic media and include recreational reading materials. The Inmate
current information on community services and Services Admin Legal Clerk may be
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference contacted to obtain reading materials for non-
material and recreational reading material. English speaking inmates.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Inmates housed in general population and
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of administrative separation will be allowed a
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of minimum of three hours of outdoor exercise
seven days to include: over a period of seven days and these three
hours will be separate from the seven hours
of recreation over seven days. Inmates will
not receive access to outdoor exercise while
housed in disciplinary separation. Jail staff
☒ ☐ ☐
will follow the Title 15 schedule for each
housing area and make the appropriate
entries on the Title 15 log, and CMS, showing
the actual times inmates are in the recreation
and outdoor exercise areas.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
exercise and recreation logs from January
2025 through April 2025. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
☒ ☐ ☐
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary PM 6-13 Inmate Recreation
procedures to ensure safety and security.
Inmates will not be allowed to participate in
☒ ☐ ☐ any unsupervised group activities such as
group exercise, team sports, martial arts
training, or any other activity meant to coerce
or intimidate other inmates.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
WRITINGS
Inmates will be permitted to purchase,
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall receive, and read books, newspapers, or
develop written policies and procedures which will permit periodicals accepted for distribution by the
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any U.S. Post Office, with or without publisher
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for subscription.
☒ ☐ ☐
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The
facility administrator shall develop and implement a
written plan to make available a current newspaper or
other like source, including a non-English language
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the
right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
legitimate penological interest;
Some publications may be disapproved
☒ ☐ ☐
should they pose a threat to the penological
interests of the jail (i.e., safety and security of
the facility, staff, or inmates).
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
mail containing information concerning where, how,
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Sexually explicit publications or publications
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, featuring nudity will not be allowed.
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any
☒ ☐ ☐
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or
an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and
Mail staff shall open and inspect legal mail
☒ ☐ ☐
only to search for contraband, cash, checks,
or money orders in the presence of the
inmate.
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, PM 6-16 Incoming Inmate Mail
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one
time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE PM 6-19 Inmate Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies This policy establishes procedures to provide
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or all arrestees and inmates reasonable
communication device beyond those telephone calls telephone access that is consistent with
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. inmate rights, while preserving the safety of
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by both staff, inmates, and the security of the
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities.
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices A special telephone is available for inmates
may include but are not limited to videophones, who are hearing impaired and provided upon
teletypewriters, or third-party communications request.
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.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Inmates have access to telephones that
access to the court and to legal counsel. connect to the Public Defender’s office during
Such access shall consist of: business hours, free of charge. Inmates may
☒ ☐ ☐ use these phones during their scheduled
dayroom times or outside of their scheduled
dayrooms when approved by a shift
supervisor. The telephone number
designated by the Public Defender’s office
has been pre-designated as a non-recorded
and non-monitored call.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
regulations, and, PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
Contact Interview Rooms 77, 78, 308, 511
and 513 shall be made available for these
professional visits.
1069 ORIENTATION PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
Information and Rules for Inmates
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ The Inmate Rulebook is available in kiosks
implementation of a program for people newly admitted and in hard copy. It is available in English
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of and Spanish.
placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Information and Rules for Inmates
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
information to each person, including those with Information and Rules for Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English
proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not PM 3-4 Inmate Orientation
be limited to, the following: Information and Rules for Inmates
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
rules; BSCC staff reviewed the Placer County
☒ ☐ ☐
Sheriff’s Office Inmate Orientation and
Inmate Handbook. BSCC staff verified that
the following elements are included in the
inmate 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; ☒ ☐ ☐
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(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 PM 6-12 Education Policy
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Inmates are allowed to participate in a variety
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate of educational programs, depending on the
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies inmate classification, availability of courses
☒ ☐ ☐
for individual or family social service programs for and funding constraints.
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the
services and resources available in the community and
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service
delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the PM 6-12 Education Policy
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments; The Inmate Education Program is an integral
(b) best practices in: part of the Placer Correctional Facilities at
(1) individual, group or family counseling; both Auburn and South Placer Jails. Inmates
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; are encouraged to participate in the wide
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; range of educational opportunities and
(4) vocational testing and counseling; subjects. Inmates may prepare for the GED
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling; test or complete their high school education.
(6) discharge and reentry planning; In addition, lifestyle classes, life skills,
(c) referral to community resources and programs; academic brush-up, re-entry and basic
(d) reentry planning and service development; computer skills may be offered as resources
(e) legal assistance; allow.
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING PM 6-20 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced The Placer County Corrections Division shall
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop only provide voting applications for Placer
written policies and procedures whereby the county ☒ ☐ ☐ County elections. When an inmate wants to
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, vote, they must send an Inmate Request
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. Form to the Compliance Officer, who will give
them the latest application for absentee
voting. The inmate is responsible for mailing
the application to the Elections Office.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES PM 6-7 Religious Services
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide The religious program provides for services
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in and counseling to all inmates regardless of
religious services, practices, and counseling on a denomination or faith. Chaplains that have
voluntary basis. been properly cleared for jail volunteering will
conduct weekly non-denominational services.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
The Placer County Corrections Division
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
conforms to uniform guidelines for the
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
handling of inmate grievances per Title 15
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
and our consent decree. Inmates may submit
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
their complaints regarding conditions of their
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; ☒ ☐ ☐
confinement using this grievance process,
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program
including, but not limited to: medical care;
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures;
ADA; dayroom/rec yard; classification
and food, clothing, and bedding.
actions; education/programs; commissary;
Such policies and procedures shall include:
telephone, mail, Title 15; facility issues; use
of force; staff/officer; meals/food; or other,
visiting procedures, or clothing and bedding.
(1) a grievance form; PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
Both the Auburn and South Placer Jails will
use an electronic grievance system utilizing
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate tablets for inmates to file regarding
custody problems. If an inmate is deemed
unable to use a tablet including but not limited
to Title 15 section 1052, paper grievances
can be used instead of electronic.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
BSCC staff reviewed an electronic grievance
form located on the housing unit kiosk during
the on-site inspection. Instructions were
☒ ☐ ☐ located on the kiosk.
BSCC staff also spoke with custody staff and
the incarcerated individuals while on the on-
site inspection. Both confirmed that
grievances instructions are provided.
(3) a process for submission and handling of PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
anonymous grievances;
☒ ☐ ☐ Anonymous grievances are processed and
recorded for auditing purposes. Anonymous
grievances are investigated when deemed
necessary.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
appropriate staff level;
Staff should attempt to handle a grievance at
☒ ☐ ☐ the lowest level possible, including resolving
the issue if a resolution is within their means
to do so. Staff should make the supervisor
aware the issue was addressed so the first
level response can reflect this resolution.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
A floor sergeant or shift sergeant will review
☒ ☐ ☐
the electronic grievance and provide a
response within ten business days. The
sergeant may contact the inmate for
additional clarification of the issue.
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(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐
Grievances are not denied.
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed
a period of 15 calendar days;
The Corrections Commander or designee will
review, record comments or resolutions, and
☒ ☐ ☐ reply to the inmate within ten business days.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
grievances from January 2025 through April
2025. The documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
within the facility;
If the grievance is routed in the system to
another authority (Medical Manager, Food
☒ ☐ ☐
Services Manager, Classification Officer, Title
15 Officer, Court Liaison, etc.) that
designated authority must review and
respond within the same ten business day
window.
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
appeal, response, and related documents to the
incarcerated person; and,
If the inmate does not want to appeal to level
☒ ☐ ☐
two and wants a paper copy of the electronic
grievance completed at level one, they can
send a paper request or electronic request to
the Title 15 Compliance Officer.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
regular review of grievances, responses, and
☒ ☐ ☐
appeals.
BSCC staff confirmed that grievances are
audited routinely by the Jail Commander.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: PM 6-6 Inmate Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
control the submission of an excessive number of
The Jail Commander may order a limit to the
grievances. ☒ ☐
number of grievances an individual inmate
may submit should it appear the grievances
are repetitive in number and/or frivolous in
nature.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility The Corrections Division uses a uniform
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary process to ensure all inmate disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
actions are administered in a fair and
consistent manner, in accordance with all
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
applicable laws and standards.
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
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Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon A copy of the rules of inmate conduct handout
booking. containing a list of chargeable offenses shall
be made available and explained, where
necessary, to all inmates upon their entry into
the facility. The full jail rulebook will be
☒ ☐ ☐ available via the commissary kiosks and
tablets, located in each housing area. The
inmate will be provided with an access code
to the kiosks.
BSCC staff confirmed that the rules and
disciplinary actions are located on the module
kiosks during the onsite inspection.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them The rules and regulations are available in
verbally or provide them with material in an Spanish and Russian for those inmates who
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ do not speak English
procedures and actions.
BSCC staff confirmed that the rulebook is
available in other languages on the module
kiosks during the onsite inspection.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PERSONS PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies This policy establishes a standardized
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. discipline schedule as a guideline for
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following imposing discipline for jail rule violations by
elements: inmates housed at both Placer County Jail
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Facilities, including Minimum Security at the
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may South Placer Facility.
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less Such sanctions shall include, but not be
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, the following:
and supervisory approval. 1. Reprimand
2. Loss of one or more privileges for up to 30
days or more
3. Restitution through civil prosecution
4. Disciplinary Separation (DS) for a
maximum of 30 days (Before a required
Corrections Commander Review).
5. Loss of “Good Time” or “Work Time” credit
6. Removal from work detail
7. Loss of Visits
8. Criminal prosecution
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
☒ ☐ ☐
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to Department Policy provides a standardized
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such matrix for discipline related to minor, major,
violations may include, but are not limited to: and severe disciplinary violations.
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1. Loss of good time/work time. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
☒ ☐ ☐ In addition to the prescribed discipline for the
violation, Sentenced inmates may be
subjected to loss of good time/work time
credits, pursuant to 4019 PC.
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
impose such consequences.
A Sergeant will review the discipline report
and follow the discipline schedule to
determine the suggested punishment for
☒ ☐ ☐ each violation. Sergeants may not decrease
discipline time according to the schedule, but
may increase time in certain instances. This
is meant to keep disciplines consistent
amongst all Sergeants. The Sergeant will list
the proposed sanction in the disciplinary
report.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
involved in the charges. PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
☒ ☐ ☐
Sergeants are responsible for reviewing all
disciplinary actions.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the A copy of the disciplinary report will be
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person. provided to the inmate prior to the start of the
administrative process. Issuance of this copy
will start the 24 hour minimum time period,
per California Code of Regulations, Title 15
1081 Sub-Section B.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been Any formal charges pending against an
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate shall be acted on no sooner than 24
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time hours and no later than 72 hours after the
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, inmate has received notice of disciplinary
or for good cause. action. The inmate may waive the 24 and 72
hour provisions.
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3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or BSCC staff spoke with incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the individuals and staff regarding disciplinary
issues are complex. hearings. Both confirmed that the
incarcerated individuals are able to appear on
their own behalf and present witnesses.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
hours after an incarcerated person has been PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
Any formal charges pending against an
☒ ☐ ☐ inmate shall be acted on no sooner than 24
hours and no later than 72 hours after the
inmate has received notice of disciplinary
action. The inmate may waive the 24 and 72
hour provisions.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee. Upon completion of the disciplinary review
☒ ☐ ☐
and execution of the disciplinary action, a
copy of the Inmate Disciplinary Report will be
forwarded to the Corrections Commander or
designee for review.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
written statement by the fact-finders about the PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
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 PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
supervisor on all disciplinary action. PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
Upon completion of the disciplinary review
☒ ☐ ☐
and execution of the disciplinary action, a
copy of the Inmate Disciplinary Report will be
forwarded to the Corrections Commander or
designee for review.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule When an inmate violates a minor rule and has
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a no other behavioral or disciplinary history,
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of staff is encouraged to handle such violations
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the with informal corrective action. Informal
following: corrective action may include temporary loss
(a) Loss of privileges. of radio privileges, television, temporary
(b) Extra work detail. removal from the housing unit, minor work
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. assignments, etc. The Shift or Floor Sergeant
(d) Removal from work details. will be advised when such action is taken and
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal a disciplinary report shall be written.
Code Section 4019.
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Such sanctions shall include, but not be
Code Section 4019. limited to, the following:
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1. Reprimand
2. Loss of one or more privileges for up to 30
days or more
3. Restitution through civil prosecution
4. Disciplinary Separation (DS) for a
maximum of 30 days (Before a required
Corrections Commander Review).
5. Loss of “Good Time” or “Work Time” credit
6. Removal from work detail
7. Loss of Visits
8. Criminal prosecution
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Administrative Separation shall consist of
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological separate and secure housing but shall not
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ involve any other deprivation of privileges
than is necessary to obtain the objective of
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: protecting the inmates and staff.
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
facility manager before the disciplinary separation PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall No inmate can be on continued disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until separation (D/S)status beyond 30
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall consecutive days without review and
be documented. approval by the Corrections Commander or
designee.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be Inmates housed for disciplinary separation
deprived of them through any portion of the day shall not be deprived of bedding or clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
except that those incarcerated persons who engage except in cases where the inmate destroys
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be such articles or uses them to attempt suicide.
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 PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
medical staff determine that an individual has serious PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately ☒ ☐ ☐
upon this determination. Mental health staff evaluate all incarcerated
individuals placed into separation and
monitor them every 24 hours.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐
No inmate shall be allowed to exercise the
Note: PC § 4019.5.
right of punishment over any other inmate or
group of inmates.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, PM 3-11 Safety Cell
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
disciplinary purposes. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
☒ ☐ ☐
The safety cells shall not be used as a
medical treatment, and under no
circumstances are Safety Cells to be used as
a form of discipline or punishment.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
regulations.
The opportunity for personal hygiene based
on housing schedules, or when time allows.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Deprivation of personal
hygiene was not withheld as a form of
disciplinary sanctions.
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(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
The same quality and quantity of food as that
provided to inmates in general population.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Withholding of food
products was not withheld as a form of
disciplinary sanctions.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
except in cases where the incarcerated person has PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
violated correspondence regulations, in which case PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72
hours, without the review and approval of the facility BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Correspondence
privileges being withheld, except those
violating correspondence regulations, were
not withheld as a form of disciplinary
sanctions.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
suspended as a disciplinary measure. PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
Retain all rights of access to courts and
counsel as inmates in general population.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
disciplinary reports from January 2025
through April 2025. Withholding access to
courts or counsel was not withheld as a form
of disciplinary sanctions.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS PM 5-3 Disciplinary Separation
PM 5-5 Inmate Disciplinary Rules of Conduct
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept PM 5-7 Standardized Discipline Schedule
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule ☒ ☐ ☐ The completed records of all infractions of
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. facility rules and regulations and the
disposition of such cases shall be maintained
for the current calendar year, plus three
years.
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1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Facility Transfers
develop a written plan to address the identification,
treatment, control and follow-up management of Inmates demonstrating observable
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan symptoms of a suspected communicable
shall cover the intake screening procedures, disease, or who have been identified as
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical having a communicable disease, shall be
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during ☒ ☐ ☐ separated until such time as a proper medical
incarceration and coordination with public health officials examination can be made. To determine if
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall such separation is necessary in the absence
reflect the current local incidence of communicable of medically trained staff, the inmate will be
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated questioned as to whether they have a
people and staff. communicable disease, including
Tuberculosis, other airborne diseases, or
other special medical problems identified by a
health authority. Their response will be noted
on the intake medical questionnaire and
medical booking screen.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Screening
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
procedures in conformance with applicable state and PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
federal law, which include, but are not limited to: Facility Transfers
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
reported; Any inmate who has or is suspected of having
☒ ☐ ☐
a communicable disease or has observable
symptoms of communicable diseases,
including but not limited to, tuberculosis,
hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases,
AIDS, or other special medical problems
identified by the Health Authority, shall be
referred immediately to jail medical staff.
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
reports; Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
persons and custody staff; Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Screening
exposure to others; PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
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(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
The Transfer of Medical Information Form is
strictly confidential. The Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
☒ ☐ ☐ (HIPPA Act) governs the release of patient
identifiable information by hospitals and other
health care providers. It establishes
protection to preserve the confidentiality of
medical information and specifies that a
health care provider may not disclose medical
information or records unless the disclosure
is authorized by the HIPPA Act, by other laws
or by the patient in accordance with the
requirements set forth in the act.
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
medical needs, and safety of the affected Screening
incarcerated persons; PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, Screening
PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases and
possible exposure of custody staff to a Screening
communicable disease. PM 7-3 Communicable Disease Protocols
PM 7-7 Medical Transfer summary and Inter-
Facility Transfers
☒ ☐ ☐ Upon transfer of an inmate from the custody
of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office to
another jurisdiction, a summary of Medical
History will be provided to the receiving
agencies Transporting Officer, or directly to
the receiving facility, in accordance with
Institute for Medical Quality Standards.
1211 SICK CALL PM 7-1 Inmate 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 and for the orderly
☒ ☐ ☐
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons movement of inmates to and from the Medical
or provision made that any incarcerated person Units at the Auburn and South Placer Jails for
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such the purpose of inmate sick call.
attention.
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1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING PM 8-1 Meal Count and Service
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and MEALTIME:
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one • Breakfast: 0500
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ • Lunch: 1100
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 • Dinner: 1600
hours pass between evening and morning meals.
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people
on medical diets in less than the time period outlined
above, if prescribed by the responsible physician.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the PM 8-1 Meal Counts and Service
actual consumption of each meal except for those on
medical diets where the responsible physician has All inmates will be provided no less than 15-
☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed additional time. minutes to consume their meal. In this setting,
this time should not start until the last inmate
is provided a meal.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who PM 8-1 Meal Counts and Service
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on Inmates that are transported to outside
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed ☒ ☐ ☐ appointments including court, are provided
meal. with a meal during their appointment, or are
provided with a meal upon their return to the
jail.
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but The Auburn and South Placer Jails shall
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ maintain a quantity of clothing, bedding and
shall include, but not be limited to: linen for the actual and replacement needs of
(a) Clean socks and footwear; the inmate population. Clothing and linen
exchange shall take place once a week or as
designated by the jail administration.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing and linen exchange shall take place
once a week or as designated by the jail
administration.
(c) Clean undergarments; PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐
Clothing and linen exchange shall take place
once a week or as designated by the jail
administration.
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(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
Initial clothing issue for male inmates will
consist of:
1. One pair of sandals
2. Two pairs of socks
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Three pairs of boxer shorts
4. Three orange t-shirts
5. Two orange pullover uniform shirts
6. Two sweatshirts (sweatshirts will be issued
seasonally from October 1-April 1)
7. Two pair orange uniform pants
8. One pair of regular shorts (MS4 inmates
only)
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
Initial clothing issue for female inmates will
consist of:
1. One pair of sandals
2. Two pairs of socks
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Five pairs of panties
4. Three jogging type bras
5. Three red t-shirts
6. Two red pullover uniform shirts
7. Two sweatshirts (sweatshirts will be issued
seasonally from October 1-April 1)
8. Two pair red uniform pants
9. One nightgown
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
footwear specified in this regulation. This option
☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility Personal clothing/footwear items may be
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. utilized if found necessary by the health care
provider.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. BSCC staff inspected the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more persons issued clothing and linen while
compatible with their gender identity and gender conducting the onsite inspection. The clothing
expression. and linen were clean and free of any tears or
holes.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL PM 4-9 Vermin Control/Inmate Property
CLOTHING
To prevent the spread of vermin in the
There shall be written policies and procedures developed facilities from the storage of inmate property
by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ all such infested property shall be cleaned,
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s disinfected, or stored in a closed container so
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
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1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Personal care items are given to every new
☒ ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal inmate upon housing. Additional hygiene
hygiene items. items may be purchased through
commissary.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no
maximum allowance. An inmate shall, upon request, be allowed to
continue to use materials necessary for
personal hygiene with regard to their
menstrual cycle and reproductive system,
including but not limited to, sanitary pads and
☒ ☐ ☐ tampons, at no cost to the inmate. Sanitary
products shall be provided free of charge,
regardless of indigency status.
BSCC staff confirmed that these items are
available during the onsite inspection. All
three items were present and available on the
day of inspection.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
supply themself with the following personal care items,
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, All new inmates from booking will be issued
shall be issued: a personal hygiene kit before they are
(a) Toothbrush, housed. This kit will consist of the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Toothbrush
2. Toothpaste
3. Soap
4. Comb
5. Pen
6. Cup
(b) Dentifrice, PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
PM 4-7 Inmate Electric Razors
☒ ☐ ☐ Electric shavers will be available in the
housing units at specified times. Razor
cleaning solution will be provided as needed
and requested.
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
hours of housing assignment.
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
☒ ☐ ☐
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Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other PM 3-5 Personal Care Items
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected In all locations, disinfectant cleaning solution
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the will be available at the razor stations. Staff
☒ ☐ ☐
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections should be attentive to possible misuse of the
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of cleaning solution; inmates are not allowed to
Regulations. use this disinfectant for any other purpose
than cleaning razor heads.
1266 SHOWERING PM 4-8 Inmate Showers
There shall be written policies and procedures developed All inmates will be provided access to a
☒ ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. shower every other day at a minimum, or
more often as allowed by their classification
and housing assignments.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe PM 4-8 Inmate Showers
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every
other day or more often if possible. Inmates in general population and
☒ ☐ ☐
Administrative Separation will be offered
access to the shower every day during their
normal dayroom schedule.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be PM 4-8 Inmate Showers
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is All inmates will be provided access to a
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or shower every other day at a minimum, or
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be more often as allowed by their classification
documented. and housing assignments.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES PM 4-4 Inmate Haircuts
(a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates will be provided access to hair cutting
equipment for the sole purpose of receiving
haircuts.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of PM 4-4 Inmate Haircuts
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Haircuts will be available every Sunday.
least once a month. The facility administrator may Inmates will prepare a list of persons
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are requesting haircuts. The list will be given to
☒ ☐ ☐
considered to be a danger to themselves or others. the Housing Unit or Pod Officer. One or more
inmates will be appointed by a Pod or
Housing Unit Officer as the haircutter for each
tank. Each inmate will be entitled to one hair
cut per month.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a PM 4-4 Inmate Haircuts
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Razor cleaning solution will be provided as
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of needed and requested
Regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff inspected the hair care equipment
while doing the onsite inspection. The
equipment was clean and in working order.
The equipment is replaced if broken or has
missing parts.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who A standard set of linen will be issued to the
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be inmate upon completion of the booking
limited to: process and prior to housing.
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; A standard issue of linen will consist of:
A. One blanket
B. Two towels
C. One mattress cover
D. One mattress sheet
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
PM 4-5 Mattress Maintenance
(c) one towel; and, PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions. PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
☒ ☐ ☐
The required items are issued at the
completion of the booking process.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one PM 4-2 Clothing/Linen
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 4-3 Clothing/Linen Exchange
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PM 4-6 Issuance of Cleaning Supplies
PM 10-11 Facility Security Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Repairs of any kind that must be made
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the throughout the jail will be made by the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule facilities maintenance staff. When an item is
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and ☒ ☐ ☐ found in disrepair, a report will be filed using
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices the online maintenance reporting database.
which may be found. Maintenance staff will generate repair reports
from this database. A facility inspection shall
be conducted once each month by a
designated officer to ensure an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety
throughout the facility.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, PM 1-20 Facility Inspections
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized PM 4-6 Issuance of Cleaning Supplies
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the PM 10-11 Facility Security Inspections
health authority.
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Are minors held in jail cells? Juveniles are not held within this facility.
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
☐ ☒ ☐
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
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.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
1B
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.
(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.
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1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
2B
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
3B
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
4B
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
5B
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.
(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; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(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.
(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: So. Placer Minimum Security TYPE: II RC:120
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/02/2025
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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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: So. 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: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/02/2025
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 The 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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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: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/02/2025
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: 3842
FACILITY: Bill Santucci Justice Center TYPE: CH RC: 94
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/02/2025
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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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: DEPUTY ANTHONY CUFFE
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: JUNE 2, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY PM 1-14 Personnel Training
HOLDING FACILITY 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 2025/26 compliance monitoring
include, but not be limited to: 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 PM 1-14 Personnel Training
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 PM 1-14 Personnel Training
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.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Policy Manual 1-2 - Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in This policy establishes the minimum number
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation of staff required to be on duty at the Auburn
and operation of the programs and activities required by and South Placer Jails and Minimum Security
these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility. Adequate staffing will help to ensure
that safety checks of inmates are completed
as directed by the Corrections Division
Manual, to maintain facility security, and to
ensure the implementation and operation of
all programs.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 1-2 - Staffing
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local At no time shall the staffing levels divert from
detention facility who shall be immediately available and the statutory requirement of one female (non-
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an ☒ ☐ ☐ light duty) and one sworn deputy sheriff (non-
emergency. light duty) per shift, as outlined in the
California Penal Code, California Code of
Regulations, and Board of State and
Community Corrections.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which PM 1-2 - Staffing
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 PM 1-2 - Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff observed several female
☒ ☐ ☐
employees working at the facility on the day
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
of the onsite inspection. The staffing plan also
addressed the female staffing requirement.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 1-2 - Staffing
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 PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that This policy establishes procedures for safety
include, but are not limited to, the following: checks, defined as direct, visual observation
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being of inmates, performed at random intervals
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐ within timeframes prescribed in this policy, for
through direct visual observation of all people held and inmates that have been housed in the inmate
housed in the facility. population of the Auburn South Placer Jails.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all
inmates. There shall be no more than a 60-
minute lapse between safety checks.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
between safety checks. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be no more than a 60-minute
lapse between safety checks. - All inmate
pods and tanks at the Auburn and South
Placer Jails, including both jail medical units.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in PM 3-11 Safety Cell
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these PM 7-6 Safety Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations.
No cells of this type are located within this
facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
intervals. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff confirmed that the safety checks
are conducted in a random and varied time
frame.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
check occurred; safety checks from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
(2) the location where each individual safety check PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
who completed the safety check(s). PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The inmate safety check log will be kept in the
☒ ☐ ☐ corresponding housing unit. It will be the
responsibility of the Housing Unit Officer to
manually record the time the check was
completed. The Housing Unit Officer will initial
the log with his/her initials.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, All Safety Check Logs will be submitted to the
safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Supervisor for review and signature prior
to going off shift. Completed Logs will be
submitted to the Compliance Officer.
Completed logs are archived and retained for
a minimum of three (3) years.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 1-14 Personnel Training
PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Procedures
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general Training for all Sergeants, Deputies, and
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Correctional Officers will be completed prior
to being assigned to any permanent work
☒ ☐ ☐
detail and will include, at a minimum:
• Escape procedures
• Riot control procedures
• Hostage policy
• Fire control and evacuation policy
• First Aid/CPR
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The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 1-14 Personnel Training
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the PM 1-14 Personnel Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Procedures
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers
☒ ☐ ☐
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 1-14 Personnel Training
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
a central location and available for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PM 1-14 Personnel Training
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering PM 1-14 Personnel Training
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical responders are present when a person is PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Placer County Corrections Division Manual
(PM) 1-19 – Review of Policies and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Although the agency requires a
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ comprehensive review every two years, in
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all practice, policy review is ongoing and occurs
employees. more frequently than every two years.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Policy Manual last updated: 03/26/2025.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the PM 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, assignments, and assigned personnel
by name.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 1-20 Observations and Facility
administrator/manager. 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 PM 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. The use of a Carotid restraint
chokehold is not a trained or used technique
used in the Use-of-Force response or Matrix.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Chair
Penal Code Section 3407.
☒ ☐ ☐
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed into an Emergency Restraint Chair
unless exigent circumstances exist.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 2-11 Booking/Intake Screening
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons,
contraband control, and key control. All newly received persons are screened for
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, release in the Corrections Management
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ System (CMS).
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: PM 2-11 Booking/Intake
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by PM 2-14 Floor Officers
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations; PM 9-12 Inmate Formal and Informal
Headcounts
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(C) mass arrests; PM 9-1 Escape
PM 9-2 Escape from Transport
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PM 10-1 Emergency Response
PM 10-9 Hostage
(D) natural disasters; PM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PM 2-25 Corrections Compliance Officer
and,
☒ ☐ ☐
All testing of emergency equipment is
completed and is documented by the
Compliance Unit.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 1-17 Weapons Storage
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
and sexual harassment. PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 3-16 Inmate Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all PM 1-19 – Review of Policies and Procedures
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 Orders
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be PREA
limited to, the following: PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Information and Rules for Inmates
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and harassment incidents anonymously or to any
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of staff member they choose. Staff shall
responsibilities that may have contributed to such accommodate all inmate requests to report
incidents, ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 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 Orders
family, community members, and other interested PREA
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
harassment. The method for reporting shall be Information and Rules for Inmates
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Whenever an officer becomes aware that an
prevention program developed by the facility inmate has threatened to commit suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health while in custody, that officer shall immediately
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, notify medical staff, who will determine the
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who inmate’s level of suicide risk.
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following: All personnel assigned to supervise
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated individuals receive initial and
annual training for suicide risk identification,
prevention, and intervention.
BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
supervise incarcerated persons have
received suicide prevention training and
receive updates during in-service annual
training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
personnel.
Regularly scheduled training shall be
provided for all custody and health services
staff to include identification and management
of suicidal behavior in a Correctional setting,
☒ ☐ ☐
including high-risk periods of incarceration,
verbal and behavioral clues that could
indicate potential suicide.
All personnel receive annual suicide
prevention training during in-service updates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment.
☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons are screened for
suicide risk, history, and current ideations at
the time of intake.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in All incarcerated persons are screened and
☒ ☐ ☐
classification. monitored for suicide risk following an incident
leading to special housing, return from court,
or change in classification status.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Intake officers communicate with arresting
risk. and transporting officers during the booking
process.
☒ ☐ ☐ 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 suicide PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 3-9 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
procedures.
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director.
Every incarcerated person is screened and
☒ ☐ ☐
monitored for suicide risk following an incident
leading to separate housing, returning from
court, or a change in classification status.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 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 This policy outlines the procedures for fire
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire department response to the Placer County
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression Corrections Facilities and establishes a
which shall include, but not be limited to: guideline for the movement of inmates from
areas that are affected by a fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Procedures
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); The fire suppression plan is developed and is
reviewed annually by the agency, the local fire
☒ ☐ ☐ authority, and the County Office of
Emergency Services.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan and it appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; Procedures
PM 10-12 Facility Inspection Report
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. Documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Procedures
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
The most recent Fire Inspection completed by
the Placer County Fire Department was on
April 9, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
people in the case of fire. Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
In the event of an evacuation, all incarcerated
individuals would be transported to another
Placer County Jail not affected by the fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Any incident that occurs in either Placer
and procedures for the maintenance of written records County Correctional Facility including but not
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical limited to: routine security checks, feeding,
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee movement of inmates to court, medical or
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other ☒ ☐ ☐ programs will require a jail incident to be
person. completed. All incident reports will be
completed in the Corrections Management
System and will be completed prior to the end
of shift and given to the Duty or Floor
Sergeant for review, unless otherwise
directed.
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Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 5-1 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
and the date and time of the occurrence. The incident and/or crime report shall include
the date and time of the occurrence, name(s)
of person(s) involved to include inmate(s),
Sheriff’s Office staff, civilian employees and
volunteers. The incident will include a detailed
description of the incident and the action
☒ ☐ ☐ taken. Sheriff’s Office staff involved in or
witness to the incident shall complete a
supplemental narrative for the incident and/or
crime report to document their actions or what
they witnessed.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
incident reports from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff PM 5-1 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. ☒ ☐ ☐ A copy of all incident and/or crime reports
shall be compiled and forwarded to Jail
Administration.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy When an inmate dies while detained in a
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Placer County detention facility, or when such
reporting requirements of Government Code section person is housed outside a detention facility
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of as specified below, the duty sergeant or floor
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC sergeant in charge of that shift is responsible
within 10 days of an in-custody death. for ensuring staff response, securing certain
items, and making notifications in a timely
☒ ☐ ☐
manner. Penal Code Section 5021 requires
some of these notifications be made within
two hours of the discovery of the in custody
death.
The Sheriff or designee shall submit a copy of
the ‘Death In Custody Reporting Form’ to the
Board of State and Community Correction
(BSCC) within ten days of an in-custody death
(California Government Code 12525).
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a A meeting between the corrections
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of commander or designee, and representatives
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ from the corrections division contracted
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or medical provider and PCHD occurs within 30
designee, the health administrator, the responsible days following the availability of the coroner’s
physician and other health care, and supervision staff report.
who are relevant to the incident.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Deaths shall be reviewed by the medical
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ provider and PCHD to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether
changes to policies, procedures, or practices
are warranted; and to identify issues that
require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall The facility administrator shall submit a copy
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports of the initial review report of every in-custody
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ death to the BSCC within 60 days of the
Penal Code. death. The facility administrator shall provide
a copy of the initial review report that
comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following PM 1-16 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information BSCC staff confirmed that all the required
(A) Full name of the decedent demographic information is provided through
(B) Date of birth policy review only. No in-custody deaths have
(C) Date of death occurred to date in this inspection cycle.
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a No juveniles are held within this facility.
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall The process by which an inmate is evaluated
establish and implement a written plan designed to to determine the level of custody,
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed classification codes, and desire to participate
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and in Facility programs. Classification will
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ properly assign inmates to housing units and
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while activities according to the categories of sex,
confined at the facility, and the separation of such age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court crime charged, physical or mental health
holding facility. needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior
and other criteria which will provide for the
safety of the inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety A Classification Officer will conduct a
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement personal interview with those inmates whose
would present management or security problems. A detention for more than 72-hours is
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall anticipated. The interview will cover the
be given serious consideration. inmate’s personal background, medical and
mental health needs, and criminal history.
☒ ☐ ☐
The information obtained will be recorded on
the questionnaire.
BSCC staff observed the separation of
different classifications in courts holding while
performing the on-site inspection. The
housing appeared to be compliant with this
regulation.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a There are a wide range of communicable
medical evaluation is completed ☒ ☐ ☐ diseases that could be found within a
correctional setting. This policy identifies
some of the more common diseases staff
working in a correctional institution are
considered to be at risk of contracting that
may require immediate post exposure
response.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
made of the person being booked as to whether the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Screening
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health Inmates demonstrating observable symptoms
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical of a suspected communicable disease, or
screening from. who have been identified as having a
communicable disease, shall be separated
until such time as a proper medical
☒ ☐ ☐
examination can be made. To determine if
such separation is necessary in the absence
of medically trained staff, the inmate will be
questioned as to whether they have a
communicable disease, including
Tuberculosis, other airborne diseases, or
other special medical problems identified by a
health authority. Their response will be noted
on the intake medical questionnaire and
medical booking screen.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated There will be consultation between facility
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of administrators/designees and the responsible
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff prior to actions being taken
regarding patients who are diagnosed as
having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not PM 3-2 Medical Screening
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Disordered Inmates
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation will be completed by medical
staff as determined by medical staff or at the
☒ ☐ ☐ request/direction of custody staff. Treatment
and recommendation for housing at either
facility will be made, or transfer to an
appropriate care facility will be initiated as
indicated per MD order, contracted medical
provider, PA/NP protocols and/or medical
provider RN Standardized Procedures.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PM 3-2 Medical Screening
safety of the person in crisis or others. PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Medical Services staff shall consult with
Classification and the Shift Sergeant
regarding appropriate housing, i.e., protective
custody cells or infirmary.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Administrative Separation is used only where
develop and implement policies and procedures for the continued presence of the inmate in general
administrative separation of incarcerated people. population poses a serious disruption to the
☒ ☐ ☐
operation of the jail, risk to inmate(s), or a risk
to staff. This includes protective custody
status requests by inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Administrative Separation shall consist of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of separate and secure housing but shall not
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility involve any other deprivation of privileges
staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and There will be consultation between facility
procedures for the identification and evaluation, administrators/designees and the responsible
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and medical staff prior to actions being taken
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with regarding patients who are diagnosed as
developmental disabilities. having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
The health authority or designee shall contact the PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of The Medical Provider Management or
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. designee will notify the Alta California
Regional Center within 24 hours of the
presence of inmates believed to have
developmental disabilities.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Identification of restraints approved for use in
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which the Auburn and South Placer Jails. Address
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ the use, exceptions, duties, documentation,
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do and other procedures to be followed when
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other using restraints. It is not the intention of this
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated policy to define the use of force or the use of
people for security reasons. The facility manager may force for security reasons.
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff. Restraint devices as described within this
regulation are not utilized within this facility.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: PM 1-10 Use of Force
(1) acceptable restraint devices; PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
This Order provides a policy and procedure
for restraining subjects during detentions and
arrest, utilizing handcuffs, flexible cuffs,
hobbles, WRAP, and improvised restraints.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in PM 1-10 Use of Force
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff noticed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation devices located throughout the
facility during the onsite inspection.
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(3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Special Housing Log: A Special Housing Log
will remain on the cell door of the restrained
inmate at all times the person is in the ERC,
and shall be filled out as directed.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections staff shall notify medical
personnel if an inmate refuses fluids for more
than two hours while confined in the ERC.
(5) exercising of extremities. PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections staff shall allow inmates confined
in the ERC the opportunity for the individual
movement of their extremities for at least ten
minutes out of every one hour, while also
ensuring the safety of the inmate and staff.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM 1-10 Use of Force
following requirements: PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Chair
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM 1-10 Use of Force
incarcerated people who display behavior which PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
results in the destruction of property or reveal an Chair
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ The ERC should only be used on inmates who
display behavior which results in the
destruction of property, a forced blood draw,
or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM 1-10 Use of Force
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Chair
ineffective. ☒ ☐ ☐
The ERC should be utilized only when less
restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM 1-10 Use of Force
restraints only with the approval of the facility PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
manager, the facility watch commander, or Chair
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Inmates shall be placed in the ERC with the
☒ ☐ ☐ approval of the on-duty Sergeant and a
responsible health care staff member.
Continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured
within one hour from the time of placement.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint Chair
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM 1-10 Use of Force
shall be secured within one hour from the time of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
placement. Chair
Medical personnel shall document on the
☒ ☐ ☐ Special Housing Log their approval of the
inmate’s placement in the ERC as soon as
possible, but not more than one hour after
placement. This approval is not necessary
when an inmate is placed in the ERC for a
period less than fifteen minutes, one time only
within a twenty-four-hour period.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM 1-10 Use of Force
four hours of placement. PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time
of placement. A medical assessment shall be
completed within four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
that the restraints are properly employed, and to Chair
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. Corrections staff shall at least twice every
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons thirty minutes conduct and document on the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area Special Housing Log their visual observations
which makes provisions to protect the person from ☒ ☐ ☐ of the inmate confined in an ERC.
abuse. Documentation shall include observations of
all fluids, food, and medication offered or
given to the restrained inmate.
BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite
inspection that restraints as described in this
regulation are not utilized.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation PM 1-10 Use of Force
with responsible health care staff determines that an PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from Chair
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
☒ ☐ ☐
to a medical facility for further evaluation. Inmates shall be transported to the hospital or
evaluated by jail medical staff when confined
in the ERC for a period of four hours, or
longer.
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(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM 1-10 Use of Force
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement. Chair
(11) All events and information related to the PM 1-10 Use of Force
placement in restraints shall be documented and PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
shall be video recorded unless exigent Chair
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for
☒ ☐ ☐ A video recording device and/or video
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
surveillance camera shall be used to record
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
the placement of an inmate in the ERC or
and the duration of placement.
WRAP and to continuously record the inmate
until they are finally released from the
restraints.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite
policy shall include reference to the following: inspection that restraints as described in this
regulation are not utilized.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or PM 1-10 Use of Force
in recovery after delivery or termination of the PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Chair
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
Pregnant inmates shall only be restrained by
☒ ☐ ☐
handcuffs applied to the front. No shackles
or belly chains shall be used.
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed in an ERC or WRAP unless exigent
circumstances exist.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during PM 1-10 Use of Force
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Chair
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public. ☒ ☐ ☐ At no time shall an inmate who is in labor be
shackled by the wrists, ankles, or both
including prior to or during transport to a
hospital, during delivery, and while in
recovery after giving birth, except as provided
in Penal Code Section 3407.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional PM 1-10 Use of Force
who is currently responsible for the medical care of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Restraints shall be removed when a medical
professional determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s PM 1-10 Use of Force
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Chair
pregnant people. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
☒ ☐ ☐ Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy,
she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant
inmates, including, but not limited to, the
provisions of this chapter, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Inmates have access to telephones that
access to the court and to legal counsel. connect to the Public Defender’s office during
Such access shall consist of: business hours, free of charge. Inmates may
☒ ☐ ☐ use these phones during their scheduled
dayroom times or outside of their scheduled
dayrooms when approved by a shift
supervisor. The telephone number
designated by the Public Defender’s office
has been pre-designated as a non-recorded
and non-monitored call.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff observed confidential interview
rooms located within the courts' holding area
during the onsite inspection.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PM 4-6 Issuance of Cleaning Supplies
PM 10-11 Facility Security Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Repairs of any kind that must be made
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the throughout the jail will be made by the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule facilities maintenance staff. When an item is
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and ☒ ☐ ☐ found in disrepair, a report will be filed using
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices the online maintenance reporting database.
which may be found. Maintenance staff will generate repair reports
from this database. A facility inspection shall
be conducted once each month by a
designated officer to ensure an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety
throughout the facility.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of Juveniles are not held within this facility.
the Court Holding facility? ☐ ☒ ☐
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
0B
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
1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
2B
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
3B
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
4B
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: DEPUTY WHITNEY SMITH
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: JUNE 3, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY PM 1-14 Personnel Training
HOLDING FACILITY 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 2025-26 compliance monitoring
include, but not be limited to: 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 PM 1-14 Personnel Training
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 PM 1-14 Personnel Training
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.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Policy Manual 1-2 - Staffing
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in This policy establishes the minimum number
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation of staff required to be on duty at the Auburn
and operation of the programs and activities required by and South Placer Jails and Minimum Security
these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ Facility. Adequate staffing will help to ensure
that safety checks of inmates are completed
as directed by the Corrections Division
Manual, to maintain facility security, and to
ensure the implementation and operation of
all programs.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at PM 1-2 - Staffing
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local At no time shall the staffing levels divert from
detention facility who shall be immediately available and the statutory requirement of one female (non-
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an ☒ ☐ ☐ light duty) and one sworn deputy sheriff (non-
emergency. light duty) per shift, as outlined in the
California Penal Code, California Code of
Regulations, and Board of State and
Community Corrections.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which PM 1-2 - Staffing
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 PM 1-2 - Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. BSCC staff observed several female
☒ ☐ ☐
employees working at the facility on the day
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
of the onsite inspection. The staffing plan also
addressed the female staffing requirement.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of PM 1-2 - Staffing
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 PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that This policy establishes procedures for safety
include, but are not limited to, the following: checks, defined as direct, visual observation
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being of inmates, performed at random intervals
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐ within timeframes prescribed in this policy, for
through direct visual observation of all people held and inmates that have been housed in the inmate
housed in the facility. population of the Auburn South Placer Jails.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all
inmates. There shall be no more than a 60-
minute lapse between safety checks.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
between safety checks. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be no more than a 60-minute
lapse between safety checks. - All inmate
pods and tanks at the Auburn and South
Placer Jails, including both jail medical units.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, PM 3-12 Sobering Cell
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in PM 3-11 Safety Cell
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these PM 7-6 Safety Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations.
No cells of this type are located within this
facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
intervals. PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff confirmed that the safety checks
are conducted in a random and varied time
frame.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
check occurred; safety checks from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
(2) the location where each individual safety check PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
who completed the safety check(s). PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
The inmate safety check log will be kept in the
☒ ☐ ☐ corresponding housing unit. It will be the
responsibility of the Housing Unit Officer to
manually record the time the check was
completed. The Housing Unit Officer will initial
the log with his/her initials.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM 2-14 – Floor Officers
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or PM 9-7 – Inmate Cell/Safety Checks
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, All Safety Check Logs will be submitted to the
safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Supervisor for review and signature prior
to going off shift. Completed Logs will be
submitted to the Compliance Officer.
Completed logs are archived and retained for
a minimum of three (3) years.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF PM 1-14 Personnel Training
PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Procedures
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the
training standards established by the Board for general Training for all Sergeants, Deputies, and
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Correctional Officers will be completed prior
to being assigned to any permanent work
☒ ☐ ☐
detail and will include, at a minimum:
• Escape procedures
• Riot control procedures
• Hostage policy
• Fire control and evacuation policy
• First Aid/CPR
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The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one PM 1-14 Personnel Training
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the PM 1-14 Personnel Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Procedures
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers
☒ ☐ ☐
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 1-14 Personnel Training
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
a central location and available for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would
contraindicate its use.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective PM 1-14 Personnel Training
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a PM 1-14 Personnel Training
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet
arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering PM 1-14 Personnel Training
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or
until medical staff or alternative medical responders
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative PM 1-14 Personnel Training
medical responders are present when a person is PM 10-7 Fire Response & Evacuation
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
defer CPR to those individuals.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Placer County Corrections Division Manual
(PM) 1-19 – Review of Policies and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Although the agency requires a
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ comprehensive review every two years, in
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all practice, policy review is ongoing and occurs
employees. more frequently than every two years.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Policy Manual last updated: 03/26/2025.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the PM 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, assignments, and assigned personnel
by name.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility PM 1-20 Observations and Facility
administrator/manager. 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 PM 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. The use of a Carotid restraint
chokehold is not a trained or used technique
in the Use-of-Force response or Matrix.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Chair
Penal Code Section 3407.
☒ ☐ ☐
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed into an Emergency Restraint Chair
unless exigent circumstances exist.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and PM 2-11 Booking/Intake Screening
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons,
contraband control, and key control. All newly received persons are screened for
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, release in the Corrections Management
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ System (CMS).
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: PM 2-11 Booking/Intake
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by PM 2-14 Floor Officers
☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations; PM 9-12 Inmate Formal and Informal
Headcounts
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(C) mass arrests; PM 9-1 Escape
PM 9-2 Escape from Transport
☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-3 Riot/Disturbance
PM 10-1 Emergency Response
PM 10-9 Hostage
(D) natural disasters; PM 10-6 Major Disaster Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; PM 2-25 Corrections Compliance Officer
and,
☒ ☐ ☐
All testing of emergency equipment is
completed and is documented by the
Compliance Unit.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, PM 1-17 Weapons Storage
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
and sexual harassment. PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Placer County Sheriff’s Office General Orders
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after PREA
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
Information and Rules for Inmates
(12) Release policy, including release planning for PM 3-16 Inmate Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all PM 1-19 – Review of Policies and Procedures
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 Orders
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be PREA
limited to, the following: PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Information and Rules for Inmates
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Inmates may report sexual abuse or sexual
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and harassment incidents anonymously or to any
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of staff member they choose. Staff shall
responsibilities that may have contributed to such accommodate all inmate requests to report
incidents, ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 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 Orders
family, community members, and other interested PREA
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 1-46 Sexual Abuse Prevention
harassment. The method for reporting shall be Information and Rules for Inmates
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Whenever an officer becomes aware that an
prevention program developed by the facility inmate has threatened to commit suicide
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health while in custody, that officer shall immediately
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, notify medical staff, who will determine the
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who inmate’s level of suicide risk.
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
☒ ☐ ☐ All personnel assigned to supervise
incarcerated individuals receive initial and
annual training for suicide risk identification,
prevention, and intervention.
BSCC staff verified that all staff assigned to
supervise incarcerated persons have
received suicide prevention training and
receive updates during in-service annual
training.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
personnel.
Regularly scheduled training shall be
provided for all custody and health services
staff to include identification and management
of suicidal behavior in a Correctional setting,
☒ ☐ ☐
including high-risk periods of incarceration,
verbal and behavioral clues that could
indicate potential suicide.
All personnel receive annual suicide
prevention training during in-service updates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
intake and prior to housing assignment.
☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons are screened for
suicide risk, history, and current ideations at
the time of intake.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in All incarcerated persons are screened and
☒ ☐ ☐
classification. monitored for suicide risk following an incident
leading to special housing, return from court,
or change in classification status.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Intake officers communicate with arresting
risk. and transporting officers during the booking
process.
☒ ☐ ☐ 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 suicide PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 3-9 Classification
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
procedures.
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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. PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
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 PM 7-4 Suicide Prevention
from court as determined by the mental health director.
Every incarcerated person is screened and
☒ ☐ ☐
monitored for suicide risk following an incident
leading to separate housing, returning from
court, or a change in classification status.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM 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 This policy outlines the procedures for fire
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire department response to the Placer County
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression Corrections Facilities and establishes a
which shall include, but not be limited to: guideline for the movement of inmates from
areas that are affected by a fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Procedures
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); The fire suppression plan is developed and is
reviewed annually by the agency, the local fire
☒ ☐ ☐ authority, and the County Office of
Emergency Services.
BSCC staff reviewed the agency's Fire
Suppression Pre-Plan and it appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; Procedures
PM 10-12 Facility Inspection Report
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed monthly facility fire
prevention inspections for this inspection
cycle. Documentation appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Procedures
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
The most recent Fire Inspection was
completed by the Placer County Fire
Department on April 9, 2025.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM 10-7 Fire Response and Evacuation
people in the case of fire. Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
In the event of an evacuation, all incarcerated
individuals would be transported to another
Placer County Jail not affected by the fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS PM 5-1 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Any incident that occurs in either Placer
and procedures for the maintenance of written records County Correctional Facility including but not
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical limited to: routine security checks, feeding,
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee movement of inmates to court, medical or
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other ☒ ☐ ☐ programs will require a jail incident to be
person. completed. All incident reports will be
completed in the Corrections Management
System and will be completed prior to the end
of shift and given to the Duty or Floor
Sergeant for review, unless otherwise
directed.
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Such records shall include the names of the persons PM 5-1 Incident Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
and the date and time of the occurrence. The incident and/or crime report shall include
the date and time of the occurrence, name(s)
of person(s) involved to include inmate(s),
Sheriff’s Office staff, civilian employees and
volunteers. The incident will include a detailed
description of the incident and the action
☒ ☐ ☐ taken. Sheriff’s Office staff involved in or
witness to the incident shall complete a
supplemental narrative for the incident and/or
crime report to document their actions or what
they witnessed.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
incident reports from January 2025 through
April 2025. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff PM 5-1 Incident Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. ☒ ☐ ☐ A copy of all incident and/or crime reports
shall be compiled and forwarded to Jail
Administration.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY PM 1-16 Inmate Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy When an inmate dies while detained in a
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Placer County detention facility, or when such
reporting requirements of Government Code section person is housed outside a detention facility
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of as specified below, the duty sergeant or floor
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC sergeant in charge of that shift is responsible
within 10 days of an in-custody death. for ensuring staff response, securing certain
items, and making notifications in a timely
☒ ☐ ☐
manner. Penal Code Section 5021 requires
some of these notifications be made within
two hours of the discovery of the in custody
death.
The Sheriff or designee shall submit a copy of
the ‘Death In Custody Reporting Form’ to the
Board of State and Community Correction
(BSCC) within ten days of an in-custody death
(California Government Code 12525).
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a A meeting between the corrections
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of commander or designee, and representatives
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ from the corrections division contracted
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or medical provider and PCHD occurs within 30
designee, the health administrator, the responsible days following the availability of the coroner’s
physician and other health care, and supervision staff report.
who are relevant to the incident.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Deaths shall be reviewed by the medical
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ provider and PCHD to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether
changes to policies, procedures, or practices
are warranted; and to identify issues that
require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the PM 1-16 Inmate Death
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall The facility administrator shall submit a copy
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports of the initial review report of every in-custody
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ death to the BSCC within 60 days of the
Penal Code. death. The facility administrator shall provide
a copy of the initial review report that
comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following PM 1-16 Inmate Death
information:
(1) Demographic information BSCC staff confirmed that all the required
(A) Full name of the decedent demographic information is provided through
(B) Date of birth policy review only. No in-custody deaths have
(C) Date of death occurred to date in this inspection cycle.
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a No juveniles are held within this facility.
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall The process by which an inmate is evaluated
establish and implement a written plan designed to to determine the level of custody,
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed classification codes, and desire to participate
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and in Facility programs. Classification will
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ properly assign inmates to housing units and
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while activities according to the categories of sex,
confined at the facility, and the separation of such age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court crime charged, physical or mental health
holding facility. needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior
and other criteria which will provide for the
safety of the inmates and staff.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, PM 3-9 Classification of Inmates
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety A Classification Officer will conduct a
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement personal interview with those inmates whose
would present management or security problems. A detention for more than 72-hours is
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall anticipated. The interview will cover the
be given serious consideration. inmate’s personal background, medical and
mental health needs, and criminal history.
☒ ☐ ☐
The information obtained will be recorded on
the questionnaire.
BSCC staff observed the separation of
different classifications in the courts holding
while performing the on-site inspection. The
housing appeared to be compliant with this
regulation.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Screening
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a There are a wide range of communicable
medical evaluation is completed ☒ ☐ ☐ diseases that could be found within a
correctional setting. This policy identifies
some of the more common diseases staff
working in a correctional institution are
considered to be at risk of contracting that
may require immediate post exposure
response.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
made of the person being booked as to whether the PM 7-2 Communicable Diseases/Inmate
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Screening
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of PM 7-3 Communicable Diseases Protocols
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health Inmates demonstrating observable symptoms
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical of a suspected communicable disease, or
screening from. who have been identified as having a
communicable disease, shall be separated
until such time as a proper medical
☒ ☐ ☐
examination can be made. To determine if
such separation is necessary in the absence
of medically trained staff, the inmate will be
questioned as to whether they have a
communicable disease, including
Tuberculosis, other airborne diseases, or
other special medical problems identified by a
health authority. Their response will be noted
on the intake medical questionnaire and
medical booking screen.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION PM 3-2 Medical Screening
PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated There will be consultation between facility
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of administrators/designees and the responsible
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff prior to actions being taken
regarding patients who are diagnosed as
having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not PM 3-2 Medical Screening
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Disordered Inmates
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation will be completed by medical
staff as determined by medical staff or at the
☒ ☐ ☐ request/direction of custody staff. Treatment
and recommendation for housing at either
facility will be made, or transfer to an
appropriate care facility will be initiated as
indicated per MD order, contracted medical
provider, PA/NP protocols and/or medical
provider RN Standardized Procedures.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be PM 3-2 Medical Screening
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the PM 3-2 Medical Screening
safety of the person in crisis or others. PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
Medical Services staff shall consult with
Classification and the Shift Sergeant
regarding appropriate housing, i.e., protective
custody cells or infirmary.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Administrative Separation is used only where
develop and implement policies and procedures for the continued presence of the inmate in general
administrative separation of incarcerated people. population poses a serious disruption to the
☒ ☐ ☐
operation of the jail, risk to inmate(s), or a risk
to staff. This includes protective custody
status requests by inmates.
Policies and procedures must include: PM 3-10 Administrative Separation
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Administrative Separation shall consist of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of separate and secure housing but shall not
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility involve any other deprivation of privileges
staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
Disordered Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and There will be consultation between facility
procedures for the identification and evaluation, administrators/designees and the responsible
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and medical staff prior to actions being taken
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with regarding patients who are diagnosed as
developmental disabilities. having significant developmental disabilities.
Those inmates that are diagnosed as having
significant developmental disabilities will be
separated, if necessary, to protect the safety
of the inmate or others.
The health authority or designee shall contact the PM 7-5 Developmentally Disabled/Mentally
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Disordered Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of The Medical Provider Management or
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. designee will notify the Alta California
Regional Center within 24 hours of the
presence of inmates believed to have
developmental disabilities.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint Identification of restraints approved for use in
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which the Auburn and South Placer Jails. Address
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ the use, exceptions, duties, documentation,
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do and other procedures to be followed when
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other using restraints. It is not the intention of this
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated policy to define the use of force or the use of
people for security reasons. The facility manager may force for security reasons.
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff. Restraint devices as described within this
regulation are not utilized within this facility.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: PM 1-10 Use of Force
(1) acceptable restraint devices; PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
This Order provides a policy and procedure
for restraining subjects during detentions and
arrest, utilizing handcuffs, flexible cuffs,
hobbles, WRAP, and improvised restraints.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in PM 1-10 Use of Force
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff noticed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation devices located throughout the
facility during the onsite inspection.
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(3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Special Housing Log: A Special Housing Log
will remain on the cell door of the restrained
inmate at all times the person is in the ERC,
and shall be filled out as directed.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections staff shall notify medical
personnel if an inmate refuses fluids for more
than two hours while confined in the ERC.
(5) exercising of extremities. PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections staff shall allow inmates confined
in the ERC the opportunity for the individual
movement of their extremities for at least ten
minutes out of every one hour, while also
ensuring the safety of the inmate and staff.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM 1-10 Use of Force
following requirements: PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Chair
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM 1-10 Use of Force
incarcerated people who display behavior which PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
results in the destruction of property or reveal an Chair
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ The ERC should only be used on inmates who
display behavior which results in the
destruction of property, a forced blood draw,
or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM 1-10 Use of Force
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed Chair
ineffective. ☒ ☐ ☐
The ERC should be utilized only when less
restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM 1-10 Use of Force
restraints only with the approval of the facility PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
manager, the facility watch commander, or Chair
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. Inmates shall be placed in the ERC with the
☒ ☐ ☐ approval of the on-duty Sergeant and a
responsible health care staff member.
Continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured
within one hour from the time of placement.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint Chair
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM 1-10 Use of Force
shall be secured within one hour from the time of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
placement. Chair
Medical personnel shall document on the
☒ ☐ ☐ Special Housing Log their approval of the
inmate’s placement in the ERC as soon as
possible, but not more than one hour after
placement. This approval is not necessary
when an inmate is placed in the ERC for a
period less than fifteen minutes, one time only
within a twenty-four-hour period.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM 1-10 Use of Force
four hours of placement. PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
Chair
☒ ☐ ☐
A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time
of placement. A medical assessment shall be
completed within four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM 1-10 Use of Force
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
that the restraints are properly employed, and to Chair
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. Corrections staff shall at least twice every
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons thirty minutes conduct and document on the
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area Special Housing Log their visual observations
which makes provisions to protect the person from ☒ ☐ ☐ of the inmate confined in an ERC.
abuse. Documentation shall include observations of
all fluids, food, and medication offered or
given to the restrained inmate.
BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite
inspection that restraints as described in this
regulation are not utilized.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation PM 1-10 Use of Force
with responsible health care staff determines that an PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from Chair
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken ☒ ☐ ☐
to a medical facility for further evaluation. Inmates shall be transported to the hospital or
evaluated by jail medical staff when confined
in the ERC for a period of four hours, or longer
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(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM 1-10 Use of Force
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement. Chair
(11) All events and information related to the PM 1-10 Use of Force
placement in restraints shall be documented and PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
shall be video recorded unless exigent Chair
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for
☒ ☐ ☐ A video recording device and/or video
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
surveillance camera shall be used to record
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
the placement of an inmate in the ERC or
and the duration of placement.
WRAP and to continuously record the inmate
until they are finally released from the
restraints.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS PM 1-10 Use of Force
PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chair
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the BSCC staff confirmed during the onsite
policy shall include reference to the following: inspection that restraints as described in this
regulation are not utilized.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or PM 1-10 Use of Force
in recovery after delivery or termination of the PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or Chair
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
☒ ☐ ☐ Pregnant inmates shall only be restrained by
handcuffs applied to the front. No shackles or
belly chains shall be used.
Known pregnant inmates should not be
placed in an ERC or WRAP unless exigent
circumstances exist.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during PM 1-10 Use of Force
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, Chair
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public. ☒ ☐ ☐ At no time shall an inmate who is in labor be
shackled by the wrists, ankles, or both
including prior to or during transport to a
hospital, during delivery, and while in
recovery after giving birth, except as provided
in Penal Code Section 3407.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional PM 1-10 Use of Force
who is currently responsible for the medical care of PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Chair
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Restraints shall be removed when a medical
professional determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s PM 1-10 Use of Force
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, PM 7-6 Restraints/Emergency Restraint
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Chair
pregnant people. PM 9-12 Pregnant Inmates/Nursing Mothers
☒ ☐ ☐ Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy,
she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant
inmates, including, but not limited to, the
provisions of this chapter, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Inmates have access to telephones that
access to the court and to legal counsel. connect to the Public Defender’s office during
Such access shall consist of: business hours, free of charge. Inmates may
☒ ☐ ☐ use these phones during their scheduled
dayroom times or outside of their scheduled
dayrooms when approved by a shift
supervisor. The telephone number
designated by the Public Defender’s office
has been pre-designated as a non-recorded
and non-monitored call.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. PM 6-2 Inmate Access to Courts
PM 6-5 Inmate Access to Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff observed confidential interview
rooms located within the courts' holding area
during the onsite inspection.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND PM 1-20 Facility Inspections
MAINTENANCE PM 4-6 Issuance of Cleaning Supplies
PM 10-11 Facility Security Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Repairs of any kind that must be made
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the throughout the jail will be made by the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule facilities maintenance staff. When an item is
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and ☒ ☐ ☐ found in disrepair, a report will be filed using
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices the online maintenance reporting database.
which may be found. Maintenance staff will generate repair reports
from this database. A facility inspection shall
be conducted once each month by a
designated officer to ensure an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety
throughout the facility.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of Juveniles are not held within this facility
the Court Holding facility? ☐ ☒ ☐
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
0B
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
1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
2B
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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DETENTION OF MINORS
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
3B
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
4B
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: 3850
FACILITY: Historical Courthouse TYPE: CH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/03/2025
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: Matthew Schuler DATE: 06/03/2025
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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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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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