San Benito Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

March 27, 2024 Eric Taylor, Sheriff-Coroner San Benito County Sheriff’s Office 2301 Technology Parkway Hollister, CA 95023 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SAN BENITO COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Taylor: The 2023-2024 Targeted Inspection of the San Benito County Sheriff's Office has been completed. The following facilities were inspected on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE San Benito Adult Detentions Center 4205 II Curtis J Hill Rehabilitation Center 4207 II 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. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards, specific to the San Benito Adult Detention Facility only: 1065 Exercise and Out of Cell Time: Unable to determine compliance based upon documentation. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024; BSCC staff presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for noncompliance items found during the inspection. A corrective action plan for this noncompliance is due by 03/21/24. * * * Eric Taylor Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 Please email me at tim.mcwilliams@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-1559 if you have any questions. Sincerely, TIM MCWILLIAMS Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, San Benito County Superior Court* Grand Jury, San Benito County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, San Benito County* County Administrator, San Benito County* Tom Corral, Commander, San Benito County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 4205+ San Benito Sheriff’s Office II LTR 23-24 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 4205 FACILITY NAME: San Benito County, Adult Detention Center FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sheriff Taylor, Undersheriff Kelon, Commander Corral, Corporal FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/21/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS SBCSOCM 508 Inmate Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held and housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse ☒ ☐ ☐ between safety checks. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied ☒ ☐ ☐ intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted 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. 4205\San Benito County\Adult Detention Center\II\23-24 Page 1 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) A documented process by which safety checks are San Benito County Jail Security Check logs reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or for the month of December 2023 were facility manager, including methods of mitigating provided for inspection purposes. The log is patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely maintained by the control officer, and they completion of, safety checks. document when each officer performs a safety check. Housing areas from this facility ☒ ☐ ☐ and the Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center are listed on the document. The time, the location, and the identification number of the person performing the check are included on the logs. Each log is reviewed daily by the facility Commander. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SBCSOCM 406 Fire Safety Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Hard copies of all previous monthly fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; inspections are maintained in a binder. The fire prevention inspections are routinely ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted on the last day of the month. I was able to review all the inspections conducted during this cycle. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Fire inspection was conducted on 10/22/22 by Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ the Hollister Fire Department. inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, SBCSOCM 410 Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ A comprehensive evacuation policy is in place and has contingencies for dynamic situations. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated SBCSOCM 410 Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL SBCSOCM 537 Safety and Sobering Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section The Sobering Cells at this facility are not used 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of for the temporary holding of intoxicated incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety ☒ ☐ ☐ persons. Should an incarcerated person or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. housed at this facility require the need for a Sobering Cell, they are taken to the Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center and placed in a sobering cell at that facility. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☐ ☐ ☒ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. 4205\San Benito County\Adult Detention Center\II\23-24 Page 2 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒ medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must ☐ ☐ ☒ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every ☐ ☐ ☒ half hour. Such observation shall be documented. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SBCSOCM 523 Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Though the agency does have a restraint responsible physician, shall develop and implement chair, it has not been used and is not written policies and procedures for the use of restraint operational during this inspection cycle. devices. Restraint devices include any devices which There were no observation logs for review. immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- ☒ ☐ ☐ escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. 4205\San Benito County\Adult Detention Center\II\23-24 Page 3 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☒ ☐ ☐ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be ☒ ☐ ☐ safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME SBCSOCM 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of seven days to include: 4205\San Benito County\Adult Detention Center\II\23-24 Page 4 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and Exercise logs are confusing. Often the documentation provides the time the incarcerated persons go to the yard, but not when they return. Based upon the documentation provided, it is difficult to determine if they are getting 3 hours per week. Prior to this inspection, the facility commander had identified the current practice ☐ ☒ ☐ for documenting exercise as problematic and had begun working on improving the documentation of these two areas. On February 2, 2024, a directive was issued identifying the change in procedure. It is too soon to determine if the directive has achieved the desired outcome and further review will be necessary. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. Some housing units of the facility have access to the dayroom for most of the day, while in other areas the dayroom access is based upon specific groups. Prior to this inspection, the facility commander had identified the current practice for documenting recreation as problematic and had begun working on improving the documentation of these two ☐ ☒ ☐ areas. On February 2, 2024, a directive was issued identifying the change in procedure. It is too soon to verify if the directive has achieved the desired outcome and further review will be necessary. During the next few months, I will be reviewing documentation to verify if the new procedure brings this area into compliance. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 4205\San Benito County\Adult Detention Center\II\23-24 Page 5 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 4205 FACILITY: San Benito County, Adult Detention Center TYPE: II RC: 142 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/21/24 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Booking Sobering 1988 1 6 (6) 7.6 x 18.7 x 8.0 1 1 1 (Large) (23-24) All bookings are conducted at the Curtis J. Hill facility. This cell is not used as a Sobering cell. Booking 1 Safety 1988 1 1 (1) 7.5 x 6.6 x 8.0 1 Booking 2 Safety 1988 1 1 (1) 7.5 x 6.6 x 8.0 1 Booking Holding 1988 1 5 (5) 7.8 x 8.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 small (23-24) Booking 1 Safety cell and Booking 2 Safety cell are not used. All bookings are conducted at the Curtis J. Hill facility. The small Booking cell is only used as a temporary staging area for transportation. Booking Holding 1988 1 14 (14) 10.2 x 13.9 x 8.0 1 1 1 Large (23-24) All bookings are conducted at the Curtis J. Hill facility. This cell is only used as temporary staging area for transportation. Booking Sobering 1988 1 3 (3) 5.9 x 11.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 (small) (23-24) All bookings are conducted at the Curtis J. Hill facility. This cell is not used as a Sobering cell. HOUSING AREAS A6, A8, Single 1988 5 1 1 5 10.7 x 7.7 x 8.0 1 1 1 1 A9, A15, A16 A1, A2, Double 1988 11 2 2 22 10.7 x 7.7 x 8.0 1 1 1 1 A3, A4, A5, A7, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14 Note: Dayroom 959 square feet - dayroom space limits RC to 27. One of the double rooms is counted as a single. (23-24) Five tables each with four seats. (2024) Population of 18. B Dorm 1988 1 33 35 35 4 4 1 2 Note: 2001 Regs applied to beds and fixtures. Dorm -1568 sq. ft., dayroom -1234 sq. ft. Irregular shaped - dayroom limits RC to 35. (2024) Population of 12. *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. 4205 San Benito Adult Detention Center LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds C Dorm 1988 1 47 35 35 4 4 4 2 Applying the 2001 standards to beds and fixtures, this living area may house no more than 35 inmates (limited by dayroom space). 20-22 Inspection: The interior section had 13 beds (previously 11). (2024) 19 beds were in the upstairs living area and 28 beds were downstairs for a total of 47. Not all beds are occupied. 7 tables with 4 stools and 2 tables with 6 stools. RC remains the same. Fixtures comply with RC, but not current bed count. A water jug is available in the dayroom. Population of 22. D Single 1988 5 1 1 5 11.0 x 7.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 2 D Double 1988 11 2 2 22 11.0 x 7.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 Dayroom 959 square feet. Dayroom limits RC to 27. (2024) Population of 17. FEMALE HOUSING E Double 1988 4 2 2 8 11.0 x 7.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 1 (23-24) One triple bunk in dayroom, currently not used. (2024) population of 6. F-1 Dorm 1988 1 6 5 5 200 sq.ft 1 1 1 1 F-2 Dorm 1988 1 6 5 5 200 sq.ft 1 1 1 1 Common dayroom - 358 square feet. One shower is in each dorm. (2024) F Section has a population of 10. *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. 4205 San Benito Adult Detention Center LASE 23-24 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91 BSCC Code: 4205 FACILITY NAME: San Benito County Jail Adult Detention Center FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: 5/88: 1/91: OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/21/24 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) (2024) All bookings take place at the adjacent ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. This area is not used on a regular Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate basis. Limited to no more than 16 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 40 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Toilet accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Water fountain accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Wash basin accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Provides clear visual supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ Telephone accessible ☒ ☐ ☐ Weapons Locker (3.12) ☒ ☐ ☐ External to the security area and equipped with individual compartments, locks and keys Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) 1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells- rooms ☐ ☐ ☒ Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and § 1053 Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours ☐ ☐ ☒ Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and ☐ ☐ ☒ has a ceiling height of at least 8 feet No smaller than 160 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒ Contains seating to accommodate all inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking ☐ ☐ ☒ fountain Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates by staff ☐ ☐ ☒ Sobering Cells (2.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ (2024) Sobering cell not used. 01: Name change to “sobering cell” Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ No smaller than 60 square feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain toilet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain washbasin ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide support 4205 San Benito Adult Detention Center PHY 23-24 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation ☒ ☐ ☐ Padding on the floor ☒ ☐ ☐ Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available in reception/booking Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) Telephones are available in the small and ☒ ☐ ☐ large holding cells and available for inmate Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 use. Safety Cells (2.5) ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet Limited to no more than one inmate ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside ☒ ☐ ☐ the cell Padded floor, door and walls ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipped with variable intensity, security light, ☒ ☐ ☐ inaccessible to occupant Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and ☒ ☐ ☐ at least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches ☒ ☐ ☐ above the floor Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 ☒ ☐ ☐ standards) Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells ☐ ☐ ☒ Contain 35 square feet per person Limited to no more than 8 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ No smaller than 100 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒ Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet ☐ ☐ ☒ Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking ☐ ☐ ☒ fountain Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant ☐ ☐ ☒ Provide storage space for each occupant's personal ☐ ☐ ☒ items Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms ☐ ☐ ☒ Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and workers in Type I and II facilities Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a ☐ ☐ ☒ minimum of 8 feet ceiling height 4205 San Benito Adult Detention Center PHY 23-24 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Limited to no more than 16 persons ☐ ☐ ☒ Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) ☐ ☐ ☒ and drinking fountains Provide storage space for each occupant's personal ☐ ☐ ☒ items Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells ☒ ☐ ☐ Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor ☒ ☐ ☐ dimension at least 6 feet Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not ☒ ☐ ☐ required in Type I facilities) Dormitories (2.8) 8-86: Provision for dormitories added ☒ ☐ ☐ Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64 ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) Previous inspection identified as Dorm C not and drinking fountains having sufficient toilets for RC; RC=35 does 01: Ratio changed to 1:10 meet regulation, however there are 47 beds in ☒ ☐ ☐ that dorm. When fully occupied, there are insufficient toilets. At the time of this inspection, there were 22 inmates assigned to this living area. (2024) Provide storage space for each inmates' personal ☒ ☐ ☐ items Dayrooms (2.9) 8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in ☒ ☐ ☐ front of cells-rooms 99: Corridor requirement deleted 35 square feet of floor area per inmate (23-24) Under rated capacity at the time of inspection. Compliant with this regulation, however, there were many empty beds; where ☒ ☐ ☐ possible, for all housing areas having beds over the Rated Capacity, BSCC recommends reducing the beds to the RC number. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum number of inmates served Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains ☒ ☐ ☐ Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities Shower (3.4) (23-24) Under rated capacity, compliant with ☒ ☐ ☐ Available on a ratio of 1:16 this regulation. 01: Ratio changed to 1:20 4205 San Benito Adult Detention Center PHY 23-24 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Lighting (3.6) Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5 foot-candles Beds-Bunks (3.5) ☒ ☐ ☐ 30 inches wide and 76 inches long Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] ☒ ☐ ☐ A comfortable living environment is maintained through an adequate heating and cooling system. Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) ☒ ☐ ☐ At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900 square feet 8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum ☒ ☐ ☐ rated inmate population and number of one-hour exercise periods per day = required surface area Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) ☒ ☐ ☐ Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of the facility programs Dining Facilities (2.17) Meals are brought to the living areas. There is ☒ ☐ ☐ no central dining facility. 15 square feet per inmate being fed Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same ☒ ☐ ☐ room or not in view of inmate dining Visiting (2.18) ☒ ☐ ☐ Sufficient visiting area Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates Attorney Interviews (2.26) ☒ ☐ ☐ Provide for confidential attorney consultation Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (2.20) ☒ ☐ ☐ Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space Storage Rooms (2.21) ☒ ☐ ☐ Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, bedding and supplies Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22) ☒ ☐ ☐ Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control 4205 San Benito Adult Detention Center PHY 23-24 - 4 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits ☒ ☐ ☐ and programs or activity areas Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] ☒ ☐ ☐ Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a central control point Emergency Power (2.24) ☒ ☐ ☐ Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems Provide Space for: Barber/beauty shop(2.15) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities 99: Requirement deleted Canteen (2.16) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) ☒ ☐ ☐ 8-86: Added for Type II facilities 4205 San Benito Adult Detention Center PHY 23-24 - 5 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 4207 FACILITY NAME: San Benito County, Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sheriff Taylor, Undersheriff Kelon, Commander Corral, Corporal FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/21/2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS SBCSOCM 508 Inmate Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held and housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse ☒ ☐ ☐ between safety checks. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied ☒ ☐ ☐ intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted 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. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) A documented process by which safety checks are San Benito County Jail Security Check logs reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or for the month of December 2023 were facility manager, including methods of mitigating provided for inspection purposes. The log is patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely maintained by the control officer, and they completion of, safety checks. document when each officer performs a safety check. Housing areas from this facility ☒ ☐ ☐ and the Adult Detention Center are listed on the document. The time, the location, and the identification number of the person performing the check are included on the logs. Each log is reviewed daily by the facility Commander. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SBCSOCM 406 Fire Safety Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Hard copies of all previous monthly fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; inspections are maintained in a binder. The fire prevention inspections are routinely ☒ ☐ ☐ conducted on the last day of the month. I was able to review all the inspections conducted during this cycle. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Fire inspection was conducted on 10/22/22 by Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ the Hollister Fire Department inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, SBCSOCM 410 Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ A comprehensive evacuation policy is in place and has contingencies for dynamic situations. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated SBCSOCM 410 Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL SBCSOCM 537 Safety and Sobering Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☐ ☐ ☒ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒ medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must This is performed at six-hour intervals. ☐ ☐ ☒ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in Documentation for the month of December the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every 2023 for all placement of incarcerated half hour. Such observation shall be documented. persons into the Sobering Cell were requested and reviewed for this inspection. The Sobering Cell Inmate Assessment/ Tracking Form that is used for each placement contains the reason for placement, the time of placement, observations checks, ☒ ☐ ☐ the time of removal, and the identification of the officer removing the incarcerated person from the sobering cell. All documents were reviewed by the facility commander and discrepancies in observation checks noted. All the log documentation noted that there were no incarcerated persons held in the sobering cells for over six hours. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SBCSOCM 523 Use of Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Though the agency does have a restraint responsible physician, shall develop and implement chair, it has not been used and is not written policies and procedures for the use of restraint operational during this inspection cycle. devices. Restraint devices include any devices which There were no observation logs for review. immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) acceptable restraint devices; (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☒ ☐ ☐ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- ☒ ☐ ☐ escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☒ ☐ ☐ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be ☒ ☐ ☐ safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME SBCSOCM 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of seven days to include: 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and The housing areas of this facility have their own exercise yard attached to each housing unit. The door to the exercise yard is ajar all day until approximately 11:00 pm and those housed in this area have unlimited access to the exercise yard. This was verified through ☒ ☐ ☐ conversations with those persons housed in the unit and the jail personnel. However, the documentation is lacking and could be improved. On February 2, 2024, the Commander issued a directive to the staff identifying a new procedure to ensure that this is properly documented. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. Since this is a program facility, the housing areas are made up of three 12-person sleeping areas. All have access to the dayroom until approximately 11:00 pm nightly. Days are filled with programming opportunities as well as other recreational ☒ ☐ ☐ activities. Though the incarcerated persons receive much more than 7 hours of recreation weekly, documentation supporting that for each person could be improved. On February 2, 2024, the Commander issued a directive to the staff identifying a new procedure to ensure that this is properly documented. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 5 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 4207 FACILITY: San Benito County Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center TYPE: II RC: 72 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/21/24 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Intake Grp Hold 1 Holding 2013 1 0 (8) (8) Irreg. Shape 1 0 1 1 0 119 sq.ft Note: L-shape bench (4’8” and 7’5”) Grp Hold 2 Holding 2013 1 0 (9) (9) Irreg. Shape 1 0 1 1 0 116 sq.ft. Note: Two benches 6’2” and 8’7” Safety 1 Safety 2013 1 0 (1) (1) 8’4”x6’1”x9’2” 1 0 0 0 0 Safety 2 Safety 2013 1 0 (1) (1) 8’4”x6’1”x9’2” 1 0 0 0 0 Hold 1 Holding 2013 1 0 (3) (3) 8’7”x5”x9’3” 1 0 1 1 0 Note: One 4’6” bench Hold 2 Holding 2013 1 0 (2) (2) 8’7”x5’x9’3” 1 0 1 1 0 Note: One 3’9” bench Sobering 1 Sobering 2013 1 0 (2) (2) 9’x6’8”x9’3” 1 0 1 1 0 Note: One 4’ bench which limits capacity Group Sobering 2013 1 0 (7) (7) Irreg. Shape 1 0 1 1 0 Detox 152 sq.ft. Note: Two showers are available for use in the Intake area Court Hallway Dress Out Release 2013 1 0 (3) (3) 8’10”x6’7”x9’3” 0 0 0 0 0 1 Dress Out Release 2013 1 0 (3) (3) 8’10”x6’7”x9’3” 0 0 0 0 0 2 Notes: One 4’ Bench. Cells (rarely used) to dress inmates prior to release. Transfer 1 Holding Holding 1 0 (4) (4) Irreg. Shape 1 0 1 1 0 89 sq.ft. Transfer 2 Holding Holding 1 0 (4) (4) Irreg. Shape 1 0 1 1 0 89 sq.ft. Note: Each cell has one 7’4: Bench which limits capacity. Showers available for use in Intake area and medical area. Medical Med 1 Single 2013 1 1 (1) (1) 11’4”x8’x9’3” 1 0 1 1 0 Med Ward Double 2013 1 2 (2) (2) 9’5”x13’8”x9’3” 1 0 1 1 0 Note: Shower available in medical area. (23-24) Med 1 is equipped with a medical bed. Med 2 is equipped with two bunks secured to the floor. This area is used during the day for sick call and staffed with medical personnel. Beds have not been used yet. *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. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Housing G-1 Dorm 2013 1 12 12 12 15’x19’7”x8’7” 1 0 2 2 2 G-2 Dorm 2013 1 12 12 12 15’x19’7”x8’7” 1 0 2 2 2 G-3 Dorm 2013 1 12 12 12 15’x19’7”x8’7” 1 0 2 2 2 H-1 Dorm 2013 1 12 12 12 15’x19’7”x8’7” 1 1 2 2 2 H-2 Dorm 2013 1 12 12 12 15’x19’7”x8’7” 1 1 2 2 2 H-3 Dorm 2013 1 12 12 12 15’x19’7”x8’7” 1 1 2 2 2 Note: G and H Housing Dayrooms have 36 seats (1 four-person table with ADA access and four tables with 8 seats), plus 8 chairs. (23-24) Both G and H housing units have three multi-occupancy sleeping areas that share a common dayroom. Each sleeping area has a table with 6 seats. A program room is located inside each housing area and an attached exercise yard. *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. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill LASE 23-24 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) 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 BSCC Code: 4207 FACILITY NAME: San Benito County, Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☒ 2017: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/21/2024 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 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. There are no temporary staging cells at this A temporary staging cell or room shall: facility. There are two dress-out areas only 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding used to release inmates. The doors do not ☐ ☐ ☒ inmates who have been classified and segregated have locks and can be manually opened from in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title the inside. 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒ 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PHY 23-24 - 1 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 agency has requested to convert sobering A sobering cell shall: cell 1 into an observation cell to be used for 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐ both detox and medical observation. The walls floor area per inmate; and floors are padded in accordance with Title 24 Section 1231.3 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. 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, 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PHY 23-24 - 2 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 at this Single-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ facility. 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 at this Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ facility. 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 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. 36 bunks in each dormitory. 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; 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PHY 23-24 - 3 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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 Each housing unit has a programming room space. attached to the dayroom and additional An area for correctional programming must be provided programming in the main hallway. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. Medical and dental exams performed in the There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped Medical Housing area. Separate, private medical examination room in every facility which rooms for medical/dental appointments. provides on-site health care. The examination room There are two separate medical housing ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be designed in consultation with the responsible areas: One single medical cell and one double physician/health authority. occupancy cell. Both cells are rarely used. 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PHY 23-24 - 4 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐ running water 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. Meals are served in the dayrooms. 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. In-person visitation is conducted in the Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☒ ☐ ☐ adjacent facility (Main Jail). facilities for visiting. 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.. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PHY 23-24 - 5 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PHY 23-24 - 6 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PHY 23-24 - 7 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PHY 23-24 - 8 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ Design Requirements (102(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 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.) 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill PHY 23-24 - 9 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19)