Riverside County Larson Justice Center (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

Initial Inspection Report 2023-2024 Biennial Inspection Cycle Date of Exit Briefing: 3/25/2024 Inspection Type: Comprehensive County: Riverside Facility Name(s): Larson Justice Center BSCC #3970 BSCC Type: CH Facility Representatives: Sgt. Robert Wiggs BSCC Field Representative: Traci Kessler Corrective Action Plan Required? YES DATE CAP DUE TO BSCC: 4/26/2024 Current Items of Noncompliance Title 24. Section Description 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 1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system who can respond immediately. During the on-site inspection conducted by BSCC staff, it was noted that the holding cells adjacent to the courtrooms do not contain audio monitoring systems, either inmate activated or voice activated, alerting staff in the event of an emergency. Technical Assistance Provided BSCC staff provided remediation options including disengaging the security locks on cell doors thereby repurposing the cells as restroom facilities only. Additional Information