San Benito Sheriffs Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

February 27, 2023 Eric S. Taylor, Sheriff San Benito County Sheriff’s Office 2301 Technology Parkway Hollister, CA 95023 2023-2024 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF SAN BENITO COUNTY’S TYPE II AND COURT HOLDING ADULT DETENTION, CURTIS J. HILL REHABILITATION CENTER, AND HOLLISTER COURTHOUSE, PENAL CODE 6031 AND WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE 209(c) Dear Sheriff Taylor, On February 07, 2023, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) staff completed the 2023-2024 biennial inspection of San Benito County’s Adult Detention, Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center, and the Hollister Courthouse. To prepare for this inspection, a review of policies and documentation was completed. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, Minimum Jail Standards for Local Detention Facilities. In addition, the BSCC conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: this transmittal letter; the Title 15 Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards for each facility; a Physical Plant Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design of each facility; a Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the physical plant configuration and showing the rated capacity of each facility. Refer to the Title 15 Checklist for compliance status and evidence used to determine compliance. LOCAL INSPECTIONS In addition to a biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are 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). Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the County Health Officer and the respective fire authorities for a comprehensive perspective of your facility. Eric S. Taylor Sheriff Page 2 SAN BENITO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DETENTION FACILITIES Inspection Adult Detention Curtis J. Hill RC Fire & Life Safety 10/20/22 10/20/22 Medical/Mental Health 08/31/22 08/31/22 Nutritional Health 08/19/22 N/A Environmental Health 08/17/22 08/17/22 HOLLISTER COURTHOUSE Inspection Date Fire & Life Safety N/A Medical/Mental Health N/A Environmental Health 02/23/22 BSCC INSPECTION The inspection consisted of a review of the San Benito County Sheriff Office’s Custody Manual, a site visit of the Adult Detention Facility, Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center and the Hollister Courthouse to review operations, the physical plant and relevant supporting documentation. The site visit included interviews with inmates, administrative and facility staff. During the inspection, access was provided to all inmates and all staff for questions. At the time of inspection, the San Benito County Adult Detention Center and the Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center were well below its rated capacity. Title 15, CCR, Minimum Standards Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to the applicable regulations in Title 15, CCR.1 San Benito Adult Detention Upon review of the policies and procedures and the on-site inspections, we found no issues of non-compliance. Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center Upon review of the policies and procedures and the on-site inspections, we found no issues of non-compliance. 1 BSCC does not review all your policies and procedures. We do not “approve” your policies and procedures nor do we review them for constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager and other persons deemed appropriate. 4205+ San Benito Sheriffs Office CH II LTR 23-24 Eric S. Taylor Sheriff Page 3 Hollister Courthouse Upon review of the policies and procedures and the on-site inspections, we found no issues of non-compliance. Title 24, CCR Physical Plant There were no structural changes made to the physical plant since the last BSCC biennial inspection. We found no areas of non-compliance at the San Benito County’s Adult Detention, Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center, or the Hollister Courthouse. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Compliance Monitoring The BSCC monitors local detention facilities for compliance with the JJDPA. Minors are not held at any of the facilities. --- This concludes the 2023-2024 biennial inspection cycle report of the San Benito County Sheriff Office’s Adult Detention, Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center, and Hollister Courthouse. We would like to express our gratitude to Commander Mike Kirschmann, Sergeant Vanessa Esquivel, and Sergeant Uribe for their assistance with the inspection process. We look forward to working with you in the future to provide technical assistance. If you should have any questions, please contact me at (916) 956-1559 or by email at tim.mcwilliams@bscc.ca.gov. Sincerely, TIM MCWILLIAMS Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures cc: Chair, San Benito County Board of Supervisors* County Administrator, San Benito County* Presiding Judge, Superior Court, San Benito County* Grand Jury Foreperson, Superior Court, San Benito County* Joseph Danis, Sergeant, San Benito County Sheriff’s Office (electronic copy) *Complete copies of this inspection are available upon request and at www.bscc.ca.gov. 4205+ San Benito Sheriffs Office CH II LTR 23-24 ADULT TYPE II & III PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 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. San Benito Adult Detention Procedures Checklist BSCC# 4205 Adult Type II & III PRO  San Benito Adult Detention: 710 Flynn Road (PO Box 700), Hollister, CA, 95023 Status: DONE Inspection Date: 02/07/2023 Inspection Completed by Field Representative Tim McWilliams §1020 Corrections Ocer Core Course  (a)In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Ocer 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 Ocer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 312 Training San Benito County Sheriff's Oce meets training requirements as veried by STC. §1021 Jail Supervisory Training  Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Ocer 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. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 306 Training for Managers and Supervisors §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. Inspector Notes SBSCOCM 306 Training for Managers and Supervisors §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” specied in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 304 Continuing Professional Training §1027 Number of Personnel  A sucient number of personnel shall be employed in each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations.  Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.  Such an employee shall not have any other duties which would conict with the supervision and care of incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.  Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021.  To determine if there is a sucient number of personnel for a specic facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a stang plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a stang 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 scal responsibility for the facility. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 204 Supervision of incarcerated Persons A review of the jail stang indicates that sucient female personnel are assigned to each shift and compliance with this regulation is predicated on the agency’s ability to complete all regulated tasks in a safe and timely manner. Based on the documentation reviewed, San Benito County has been able to complete all regulated tasks. §1027.5 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:  (e)(1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred;  (e)(2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number; and,  (e)(3) Initials or employee identication number of staff who completed the safety check(s).  (f)A documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular dened intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 224 Daily Activity Logs and Shift Reports SBCSOCM 508 Safety Checks A review of documentation from the last full quarter of 2022, and for the month of January 2023, identies compliance with this regulation. San Benito County Sheriff's Oce Commander has had a long-standing practice of having a supervisor or manager review safety checks for many years. §1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff  Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general re and life safety. (Penal Code section 6030).  The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in re and life safety procedures that relate specically to the facility. Inspector Notes SBCOCM 406 Fire Safety §1029 Policy and Procedures Manual  Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a 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 comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure condentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted.  (a)The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following:  (a)(1) Table of organization, including channels of communications.  (a)(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility administrator/manager.  (a)(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds.  (a)(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.  (a)(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received persons for release.  (a)(6) Security and control including:  physical counts,  searches of the facility and incarcerated persons,  contraband control, and,  key control.  Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 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 specic to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.  (a)(7) Emergency procedures include: (A) re suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of these regulations;  (a)(7)(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages;  (a)(7)(C) mass arrests;  (a)(7)(D) natural disasters;  (a)(7)(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and,  (a)(7)(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices.  (a)(8) Suicide Prevention.  (a)(9) Separation of incarcerated persons.  (a)(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.  (a)(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond to retaliation against any staff or person after reporting any abuse.  (a)(12) Release policy, including release planning for incarcerated persons. (e)The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not  be limited to, the following:  (e)(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents,  (e)(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. Inspector Notes The San Benito County Sheriff’s Oce Custody Manual (SBCSOCM) was updated on January 27, 2023. These policies are available on the agency website and available for public view. SBCSOCM 100 Organizational Structure and Responsibility SBCSOCM 112 Annual Facility Inspection SBCSOCM 521 Use of Force SBCSOCM 523 Use of Restraints SBCSOCM 504 Inmate Reception SBCSOCM 502 Inmate Counts SBCSOCM 527 Searches SBCSOCM 222 Key and Electronic Access Device Control SBCSOCM 400 Facility Emergencies SBCSOCM 406 Fire Safety SBCSOCM 514 Management of Weapons and Control Devices SBCSOCM 724 Mental Health Services SBCSOCM 748 Suicide Prevention and Intervention SBCSOCM 510 Special Management Incarcerated Persons SBCSOCM 516 Classication SBCSOCM 116 Standards of Conduct SBCSOCM 118 Discriminatory Harassment SBCSOCM 612 Prison Rape Elimination Act Inmate Orientation and Rulebook §1030 Suicide Prevention Program  The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator, in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following:  (a)Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct contact with inmates.  (b)Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake and prior to housing assignment.  (c)Provisions facilitating communication among arresting/transporting ocers, facility staff, medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.  (d)Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide.  (e)Supervision depending on level of suicide risk.  (f)Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and procedures.  (g)Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts.  (h)Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and attempted suicides as dened by the facility administrator. Inspector Notes 748 Suicide Prevention and Intervention §1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning  Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local re department having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for re suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:  (a)a re suppression pre-plan developed with the local re department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);  (b)monthly re prevention inspections by facility staff with two-year retention of the inspection record;  (c)re prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires inspections at least once every two years;  (d)an evacuation plan; and,  (e)a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated people in the case of re. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 406 Fire Safety Prior to beginning this inspection, I was able to review all monthly re safety checks and quarterly checks. §1040 Population Accounting  Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics accounting system which reects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.  Facility administrators shall provide the Board with applicable demographic information as described in the Jail Prole Survey. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 500 Population Management SBCSOCM 1106 Crowding §1041 Records  (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, uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the connement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). (federal survey on sexual violence) Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 218 Inmate Records SBCSOCM 612 Prison Rape Elimination Act §1044 Incident Reports  Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person.  Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.  Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility manager or designee. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 220 Report Preparation Documents requested for review were from the last quarter of 2022 and the month of January 2023. All reports included the appropriate information as identied in this regulation. The reports were well written and concise. All reports are written in an electronic format and saved to each involved, incarcerated person's le. §1045 Public Information Plan  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 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.  (b)Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated people as specied in sections:  (b)(1) 1045, Public Information Plan (b)(2) 1061, Education Plan   (b)(3) 1062, Visiting  (b)(4) 1063, Correspondence  (b)(5) 1064, Library Service  (b)(6) 1065, Out of Cell Time  (b)(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings  (b)(8) 1067, Access to Telephone  (b)(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel  (b)(10) 1069, Orientation  (b)(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs  (b)(12) 1071, Voting  (b)(13) 1072, Religious Observance  (b)(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure  (b)(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions  (b)(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated Persons  (b)(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline  (b)(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline  (b)(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 237 Community Relations and Public Information Plan (b)(2) 1065 Out of Cell Time is not yet approved and part of Title 15, but inmates interviewed during this inspection indicated that they have access to the exercise yard daily. SBCSOCM 235 News Media Relations SBCSOCM 1012 Inmate Educational, Vocational, and Rehabilitation Programs SBCSOCM 1022 Visitation SBCSOCM 1018 Mail SBCSOCM 1016 Library Services SBCSOCM 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time SBCSOCM 1020 Telephone Access SBCSOCM 606 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel SBCSOCM 506 Handbook and Orientation SBSOCM 1000 Inmate Programs and Services SBSOCM 1026 Therapeutic Community Treatment Program SBSOCM 1032 Inmate Work Program SBCSOCM 622 Inmate Voting SBSOCM 1034 Religious Programs SBCSOCM 620 Grievances SBCSOCM 600 Discipline SBCSOCM 714 Health Authority §1046 Death in Custody  (a)Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.  Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b)Death of a Minor In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding N/A facility: (b)(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the N/A Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (b)(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 N/A calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 750 Inmate Death - Clinical Care Review Minors are not held in this facility. §1050 Classication Plan  (a)Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written classication plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classication 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 classication level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments.  Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish and implement a classication system which will include the use of classication ocers or a classication committee in order to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as much information as is available about and from the incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility administrator or designee. Each person may request a review of their classication plan no more often than 30 days from their last review. Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.  (c)In deciding housing and programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 516 Classication An objective, electronic, classication system is utilized at this agency. All incarcerated persons that remain in custody are provided a comprehensive interview by classication personnel prior to housing unit assignment. San Benito County has nine identied primary classication levels with the greatest amount identied as Minimum. Incarcerated persons who remain in the jail undergo a classication review every 30 days. §1051 Communicable Diseases  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed.  At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identied by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 722 Medical Screening SBCSOCM 730 Communicable Disease A healthcare screening is performed by nurses prior to being accepted into the jail and must be signed by the incarcerated person. Additionally, the health care staff maintains a protocol for sending detainees to be medically cleared for COVID-19. This document/protocol allows for quick reporting of potential COVID+ inmates to all staff and reporting to the Centers for Disease Control. A Medi-Cal Intake Questionnaire is also completed at the time of reception. §1052 Behavioral Crisis Identication  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth.  If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled.  An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identication or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.  Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety of the person in crisis or others. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 510 Special Management Incarcerated Persons SBCSOCM 724 Mental Health Services SBCSOCM Mental Health Screening and Evaluation §1053 Administrative Separation  Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include:  (a)Administrative separation may consist of separate housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff.  (b)Administrative separation must not adversely affect an incarcerated person’s health.  (c)Administrative separation may be used for incarcerated people who have: (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Inuenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people.  (d)Documentation indicating the necessity of administrative separation to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff.  (e)A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in administrative separation. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 510 Special Management Incarcerated Persons SBCSOCM 516 Classication §1055 Use of Safety Cell  The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to:  (a)In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment.  (b)A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours.  (c)A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral to advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.  (d)The facility manager, designee or responsible health care staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.  (e)Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15- minute lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be documented.  (f)Procedures shall be established to assure administration of necessary nutrition and uids.  (g)People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to retain sucient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal privacy unless specic identiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 537 Safety and Sobering Cells Documents requested for review were from the last quarter of 2022 and the month of January 2023. Prior to most safety cell placements, mental health care staff interview the inmate to determine the appropriate setting for the condition displayed. Upon placement, a log is started, and a report is written identifying the need for placement. A review of documentation that occurred prior to the implementation of stricter direct- visual observation requirements, identied safety checks at appropriate times. Those placed in the safety cell often are able to work down to an observation cell which has a padded oor and direct-visual observation once every thirty minutes and usually used for those at risk of suicide. §1056 Use of Sobering Cell  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.  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. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 537 Safety and Sobering Cells Documents requested for review were from the last quarter of 2022 and the month of January 2023. As soon as practical, incarcerated persons, that are able to care for themselves and complete the booking process, are moved from the sobering cell into a holding cell. A health care professional assesses the medical condition of inmates every six hours when in a sobering cell. A log is used to identify the symptoms observed by agency personnel. All documents reviewed identify entry time into the cell and the time they were taken off sobering cell protocol. §1057 Developmental Disabilities  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identication and evaluation, appropriate classication and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities.  The health authority or designee shall contact the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or conrmed to have a developmental disability for the purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 516 Classication SBCSOCM 604 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities SBCSOCM 724 Mental Health Services §1058 Use of Restraint Devices  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which 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:  (a)(1) acceptable restraint devices;  (a)(2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;  (a)(3) protective housing of restrained persons;  (a)(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,  (a)(5) exercising of extremities.  (b)Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements:  (b)(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment.  (b)(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.  (b)(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective.  (b)(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.  (b)(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.  (b)(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement.  (b)(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement.  (b)(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 specied housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse.  (b)(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.  (b)(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement.  (b)(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. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 523 Use of Restraints Though the agency has a policy regarding the use of restraints, they are not available in the jail and do not have access to them. Restraints are not used at this facility. §1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Persons  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following:  (1)An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.  (2)An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.  (3)Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary.  (4)Upon conrmation of an incarcerated person’s pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 523 Use of Restraints Though the agency has a policy regarding the use of restraints, they are not available in the jail and do not have access to them. Restraints are not used at this facility. §1059 DNA Collection, Use of Force  (a)Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace ocers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request.  (a)(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of reasonable force” shall be dened as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.  (a)(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal.  (b)The force shall not be used without the prior written authorization of the facility watch commander or designee on duty. The authorization shall include information that reects the fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused.  (c)If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 539 Biological Samples §1061 Education Program  The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public ocials an education program for incarcerated persons.  When such services are not made available by the appropriate public ocials, then the facility administrator shall develop and implement an education program with available resources.  Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or vocational, or both, education of housed people.  Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be established. Modied academic or vocational opportunities may be provided based on sound security practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1012 Inmate Educational, Vocational and Rehabilitation Programs San Benito County Sheriff's Oce provides the following educational programs: GED Preparation INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY - this is a college credit earning program. GARDEN PROGRAM Incarcerated persons are able to accumulate milestone credits to reduce the length of their sentence, upon conviction. The milestone credit information is available in the Inmate Rules handbook. BSCC recommends that this be placed in the agency policy. §1062 Visiting  The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures, which include the following requirements: (a)A visiting program which shall provide for:   (a)(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow.  (a)(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.  (a)(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week.  (b)Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate operational or safety and security concern exists. All cancelled visits must be documented. The facility manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled visits and document such review.  (c)The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section shall include provision for visitation by minor children of the incarcerated person.  (d)Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulll the requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person.  (e)Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is dened as the location where the incarcerated person is housed.  (f)Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017.  (g)If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the rst hour of remote video visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1022 Visitation A copy of the visitation schedule is posted in the lobby of the Adult Detention Center. The Inmate Rules Handbook also contains information on visits and how to schedule visits. §1063 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide  that:  (a)there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an incarcerated person may send or receive;  (b)an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be read when there is a valid security reason and the facility manager or designee approves;  (c)jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public oce, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;  (d)incarcerated persons may correspond, condentially, with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,  (e)those incarcerated persons who are without funds shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1018 Mail §1064 Library Services  The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources via paper documents or through electronic media and include current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference material and recreational reading material. In Type IV facilities such a program can be either in- house or provided through access to the community. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1016 Library Services San Benito County Sheriff's Oce also maintains a Pro-Per cell that is available for use to those that have court appointed Pro-Per status. This cell is located in the Adult Detention Center. §1065 Exercise and Recreation  (a)The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time Documents requested for review were from the last quarter of 2022 and the month of January 2023. After inspection of the exercise yard access documents and prior to my on-site inspection, I informed Commander Kirschmann that I was unable to verify compliance with exercise time frames identied in this regulation. At the actual time of the on-site inspection, Commander Kirschmann had a new form ready to implement to help address the compliance issue. In speaking with several incarcerated persons during the on-site inspection, all indicated that they have consistent access to the exercise yard on a regular basis. Even though I was not able to determine compliance based upon the documentation reviewed, speaking with the incarcerated persons and the fact that a new form was developed to help track access, I determined the agency compliant with this regulation. To ensure continued compliance, I will be visiting this facility again during this inspection cycle. §1066 Books, Newspapers, Periodicals, and Writings  (a)The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for 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:  (a)(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any legitimate penological interest;  (a)(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail containing information concerning where, how, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, 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;  (a)(3) open and inspect any publications or packages received by an incarcerated person; and  (a)(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1018 Mail §1067 Access to Telephone  The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third- party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1020 Telephone Access Telephones and tablets are available in all living areas. §1068 Access to Courts and Counsel  The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:  (a)unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these regulations, and,  (b)condential consultation with attorneys. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 606 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel SBCSOCM 1018 Mail A specic cell in the visitation area is available for face-to-face attorney visits. §1069 Orientation  (a)In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a living area.  Both written and verbal information shall be provided and may be supplemented with video orientation.  Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation information to each person, including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English prociency (LEP).  Such a program shall be published and include, but not be limited to, the following:  (a)(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules;  (a)(2) rules and disciplinary procedures;  (a)(3) grievance procedures;  (a)(4) programs and activities available and method of application;  (a)(5) medical and mental health services;  (a)(6) classication/housing assignments;  (a)(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known;  (a)(8) voting, including registration;  (a)(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and sexual harassment; and,  (a)(10) availability of personal care items and opportunities for personal hygiene. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 506 Handbook and Orientation This handbook is available in both English and Spanish. Those inmates that have trouble reading/comprehending the written document are assisted by detention's personnel. §1070 Individual/Family Service Programs  The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for individual or family social service programs for 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 discretion of the facility administrator and may include: (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1012 Inmate Educational, Vocational and Rehabilitation Programs San Benito County Sheriff's Oce provides a myriad of classes: Relapse Prevention (Spanish and English) Anger Management Criminal Thinking Early Recovery Homes of Loving Father Re-entry (Spanish and English) Narcotics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous Family Matters Journaling §1071 Voting  The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualied voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 622 Voting §1072 Religious Observances  The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1034 Religious Programs Religious programs include the following services: Apostolic Bible Studies Jehovah's Witnesses Assemblies of God Seventh Day Adventist Hillside Christian §1073 Grievance Procedure  (a)Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall develop written policies and procedures whereby all incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions of connement, including but not limited to: medical care; classication actions; disciplinary actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include:  (a)(1) a grievance form;  (a)(2) instructions for registering and appealing a grievance, including relevant deadlines;  (a)(3) a process for submission and handling of anonymous grievances;  (a)(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level;  (a)(5) appeal to the next level of review;  (a)(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level of review which acts on the grievance;  (a)(7) provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed a period of 15 calendar days;  (a)(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction within the facility;  (a)(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, appeal, response, and related documents to the incarcerated person; and,  (a)(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct regular review of grievances, responses, and appeals.  (b)Grievance System Abuse: The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 620 Grievances Documents requested for review were from the last quarter of 2022 and the month of January 2023. A review of the grievances identied a thorough review process with each grievance having three levels of resolution paths: Ocer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. As a normal course of action, grievances are signed off by both the Sergeant and Lieutenant regardless of where the resolution was made. §1080 Rules and Disciplinary Actions  Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.  Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply and armatively and posted conspicuously in housing units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking.  For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 600 Discipline §1081 Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated Persons  Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements:  (a)Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval.  (b)Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary ocer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to:  (b)(1) Loss of good time/work time.  (b)(2) Placement in disciplinary separation.  (b)(3) Loss of privileges mandated by regulations.  A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary ocer to impose such consequences.  Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are involved in the charges.  Such charges pending against an incarcerated person shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specied timeframes:  1.A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person.  2.Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary ocer and the incarcerated person has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause.  3.The incarcerated person shall be permitted to appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The incarcerated person shall have access to staff or assistance when they have limited literacy, or the issues are complex.  4.A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been informed of the charge(s) in writing.  5.Subsequent to nal disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary ocer, the charges and the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee.  6.The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-nders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.  7.There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor on all disciplinary action.  (c)Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator from administratively separating any incarcerated person from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of the person, staff, program, or community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.  (d)Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 600 Discipline §1082 Forms of Discipline  The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary ocer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. (b) Extra work detail. (c)Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 600 Discipline §1083 Limitations of Disciplinary Actions The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment.  Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological degradation. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (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.  (a)(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented.  (a)(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the minimum furnishings and space specied in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specied in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period.  (a)(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination.  (b)The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code section 4019.5)  (c)In no case shall a safety cell, as specied in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary purposes.  (d)No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as specied in Section 1265 of these regulations.  (e)Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure.  (f)Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except in cases where the incarcerated person has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager.  (g)In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 600 Discipline §1084 Disciplinary Records  Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satised by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 600 Discipline Disciplinary documents from the last quarter of 2022 and January 2023 were provided for review. Discipline issues were divided into two categories, Minor and Major. For Major types of discipline incarcerated persons determined if they wanted a hearing. Based upon my review, most declined. Discipline was imposed, but it was not excessive. Reports were well written and described the incident that took place. The sanctions imposed identied when they were to take place and when they were going to end. Copies of all documents were forwarded to the person involved in the discipline. Minor disciplinary acts involved employing the use of extra cleaning detail, loss of commissary (for one day), loss of program, one day lock down in their cell (if appropriate). Both minor and major disciplinary reports were reviewed and signed by the Watch Commander. §1206.5 Management of Communicable Diseases in a Custody Setting  (a)The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health ocer, shall develop a written plan to address the identication, treatment, control and follow-up management of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, identication of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health ocials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff.  (b)Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health ocer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to:  (b)(1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported;  (b)(2) The persons who shall receive the medical reports;  (b)(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated persons and custody staff;  (b)(4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of exposure to others;  (b)(5) Medical condentiality requirements;  (b)(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected incarcerated persons;  (b)(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person that address the limits of condentiality; and,  (b)(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a communicable disease. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 700 Health Care Administrative Meetings and Reports SBCSOCM 730 Communicable Diseases SBCSOCM 766 Inmate Health Care Communication SBCSOCM 776 Privacy of Care In maintaining accurate records related to COVID-19, the San Benito County Sheriff also utilizes a Protocol for Sending Detainees to be Medically Cleared for COVID-19 form. §1211 Sick Call  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 704 Non-Emergency Health Care Requests and Services Sick call is held daily by nurses. Dental sick call is performed every other week. §1240 Frequency of Serving  In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 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 fteen minutes shall be allowed for the actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time.  Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 900 Food Services §1260 Standard Institutional Clothing  The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall include, but not be limited to:  (a)Clean socks and footwear;  (b)Clean outergarments; and,  (c)Clean undergarments;  (c)(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and  (c)(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties.  The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specied in this regulation. This option notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear.  All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free of holes or tears, reasonably tted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender expression. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene §1264 Control of Vermin in Personal Clothing  There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 810 Vermin and Pest Control §1265 Issue of Personal Care Items  There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shall be issued:  (a)Toothbrush,  (b)Dentifrice,  (c)Soap,  (d)Comb, and  (e)Shaving implements.  Personal care items shall be issued within the rst 12 hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.”  Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. Inspector Notes SBCSOSM 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Verication of female hygiene needs was made as to the availability of pads, tampons, and panty liners. §1266 Showering  There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible.  Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. Inspector Notes SBCSOSM 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Most have access to the shower on a daily basis. Those that do not, have access every other day. The facility maintains a log of movement for those in this facility. Interviews with inmates veried that showers are received, however the documentation is not always clear. The agency was notied of this and has developed a new protocol to ensure documentation. Follow-up later in this cycle will be performed. §1267 Hair Care Services  (a)Hair care services shall be available.  (b)Except those who may not shave for reasons of identication in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at least once a month. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others.  (c)Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 616 Grooming §1270 Standard Bedding and Linen Issue  The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to:  (a)one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;  (b)one mattress cover or one sheet;  (c)one towel; and,  (d)one blanket or more depending up on climatic conditions.  Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and (d) above be provided prior to the rst night in the facility.  Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the incarcerated person. Inspector Notes SBCSOSM 814 Incarcerated person Hygiene §1280 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance  The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 804 Housekeeping and Maintenance Detention of Minors Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following sections including those summarizing the regulations N/A identied in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not conned or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners. N/A Reference: WIC 208 Inspector Notes Minors are not held at this facility. §1101 Restrictions on Contact with Incarcerated Adults The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as N/A dened in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults conned in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Inspector Notes Minors are not held at this facility. §1102 Classication The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of N/A 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 N/A to self or others while conned 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, N/A 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 N/A present a suicide risk. (d)provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact N/A with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Inspector Notes Minors are not held at this facility. §1103 Release Procedures Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the release of a minor. The minor's personal N/A clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. Inspector Notes Minors are not held at this facility. §1104 Supervision of Minors The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for: N/A (a)continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; N/A and, (b)safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct N/A 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. Inspector Notes Minors are not held at this facility. §1105 Recreational Programs The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program N/A 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). Inspector Notes Minors are not held at this facility. §1106 Disciplinary Procedures Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general N/A 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 N/A connement for disciplinary purposes. (b)Permitted forms of discipline include: (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, N/A (b)(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable regulations. N/A (c)Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or N/A manager and shall not extend beyond ve days without subsequent review. (d)Prohibited forms of discipline include: (1) discipline that does not t the violation; N/A (d)(2) corporal punishment; N/A (d)(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; N/A (d)(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specically designated for the detention N/A of minors; (d)(5) deprivation of food; and, N/A (d)(6) room connement. N/A Inspector Notes Minors are not held at this facility. §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 N/A Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. Inspector Notes Minors are not held at this facility. §1122.5 Pregnant Minors (a)The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop written policies N/A 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 N/A 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: (b)(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not N/A be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (b)(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the N/A 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. (b)(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of N/A 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. (b)(4) Upon conrmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards N/A and policies governing pregnant minors. Inspector Notes Minors are not held at this facility. §1047 Serious Illness or Injury of a Minor in an Adult Detention Facility The facility administrator shall develop policy and procedures for notication of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious N/A illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. Inspector Notes Minors are not held at this facility. ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 4205 FACILITY: San Benito Adult Detention TYPE: II RC: 142 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/07/23 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 Booking Sobering 1988 1 6 (6) 7.6 x 18.7 x 8.0 1 1 1 (Large) Note: Less approximately 20 square feet due to irregular shape. (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 Note: Less approximately 8 square feet due to irregular shape. 8.5 feet of bench space. (23-24) Booking 1 Safety cell and Booking 2 Safety cell are not used. (23-24) All bookings are conducted at the Curtis J. Hill facility. This cell is not used as a Sobering cell, but 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 Note: 23 feet of bench space. (23-24) All bookings are conducted at the Curtis J. Hill facility. This cell is not used as a Sobering cell, but as a 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 A Single 1988 5 1 1 5 10.7 x 7.7 x 8.0 1 1 1 A Double 1988 11 2 2 22 10.7 x 7.7 x 8.0 1 1 1 Note: Two showers in unit. 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. B Dorm 1988 1 35 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 C Dorm 1988 1 52 35 35 4 4 4 2 *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 II LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) “Housing Area C” is divided into two sleeping areas: “C Dorm” and “C Interior.” “C Dorm” contains 1144 square feet of sleeping space. There is a dayroom containing 1234 square feet and 2 showers. The dayroom and showers are shared with the occupants of “C Interior”. Applying the 2001 standards to beds and fixtures, this living area may house no more than 35 inmates (limited by dayroom space). Currently there are only single beds in C Dorm and as such is limited to 22 beds by the living area floor space. 2015: Agency has modified bed count as follows: C-Dorm = 9 singles & 3 doubles downstairs (15) and 5 doubles & 10 singles (20) upstairs; bed count changed from 31 to 35. .Note: “C Interior” is a 424 square foot separate dormitory area (secure) within “C Dorm.” There is a shared dayroom containing 1234 square feet and the 2 showers in “C Dorm” that are shared with the occupants of “C Interior”. Applying the 2001 standards to beds and fixtures, this living area, combined with “C Dorm,” may house no more than 35 inmates (limited by dayroom space). Currently there are only single beds in C Interior and as such is limited to 8 beds by the living area floor space. 2015: Agency has modified bed count as follows: C-Interior = 2 triples & 5 singles (11 beds); bed count changed from 7 to 11. 20-22 Inspection: There is no door locking C dorm interior section to the rest of the area, thus this can be counted as one dorm. The interior section had 13 beds (previously 11). 21 beds were located in the upstairs living area and 18 beds were downstairs for a total of 39 (previously 35). Not all beds are used. RC remains the same. Fixtures comply with RC, but not current bed count. D Single 1988 5 1 1 5 11.0 x 7.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 D Double 1988 11 2 2 22 11.0 x 7.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 Note: Two showers in unit. Dayroom 959 square feet. Dayroom limits RC to 27 FEMALE HOUSING E Double 1988 4 2 2 8 11.0 x 7.5 x 8.0 1 1 1 Note: One shower, dayroom is 449 square feet, cells are irregular shape, minus 9 sq. ft. (23-24) One triple bunk in dayroom, currently not used. F-1 Dorm 1988 1 9 5 5 1 1 1 1 F-2 Dorm 1988 1 6 5 5 1 1 1 1 Note: Each dorm is 200 sq ft, common dayroom -358 square feet. One shower is in each dorm. Bunks moved in for total of 14 inmates. 2015: bunks moved in; new bed count is: F1- 1 triple, 1 single, 2 double (10); F2 – 3 singles, 2 doubles (7). Bed count changed from 10 combined to 17 in two units, F1 & F2. (23-24) additional bunk removed from F1 and F2. *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 II 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 Adult Detention FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: 5/88:  1/91: OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/07/23 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Water fountain accessible X Wash basin accessible X Provides clear visual supervision X Telephone accessible X Weapons Locker (3.12) External to the security area and equipped with individual X compartments, locks and keys Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) 1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-rooms X Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 and § 1053 Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours X Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates X Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and has a X ceiling height of at least 8 feet No smaller than 160 square feet X Contains seating to accommodate all inmates X Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking fountain X Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates by staff X Sobering Cells (2.4) X 01: Name change to “sobering cell” Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates X No smaller than 60 square feet X Contain toilet X Contain washbasin X Contain drinking fountain X Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to X provide support Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X Padding on the floor X 4205 San Benito Adult Detention II PHY 23-24 - 1 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available in reception/booking Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) Telephones are available in the small and large X holding cells and available for inmate use. Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Safety Cells (2.5) X 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 X Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside the X cell Padded floor, door and walls X Equipped with variable intensity, security light, inaccessible X to occupant Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and at least X 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 X inches high and located at least 30 inches above the floor Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I X facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 standards) X Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells X Contain 35 square feet per person Limited to no more than 8 inmates X No smaller than 100 square feet X Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking fountain X Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant X Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items X Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms X 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 X minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Limited to no more than 16 persons X Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and X drinking fountains Provide storage space for each occupant's personal items X Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) 5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells X Maximum capacity of two inmates 4205 San Benito Adult Detention II PHY 23-24 - 2 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type X I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor X dimension at least 6 feet Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not X required in Type I facilities) Dormitories (2.8) 8-86: Provision for dormitories added X 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 X inmates Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or less, X may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 inmates Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) and Previous inspection identified Dorm C as not drinking fountains having sufficient toilets for RC. RC=35, does meet 01: Ratio changed to 1:10 regulation, however, there are 52 beds in that dorm. When fully occupied, there are insufficient toilets. At the time of this inspection, there were 32 inmates assigned to this living area. Previous X inspection also identified Housing Area E as not having sufficient toilets for RC. Based upon dimensions and beds, there are sufficient toilets in this area. At the time of inspection only 2 inmates were housed in this area. (23-24) Under rated capacity, compliant with regulation. Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items X Dayrooms (2.9) 8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front X of cells-rooms 99: Corridor requirement deleted 35 square feet of floor area per inmate Dorms require 35 square feet of dayroom space per inmate. Unit C dayroom contains 1,234 square feet, enough for 35 inmates. At the time of the inspection, there were 32 inmates housed in Unit C, but 20 empty beds. When housing inmates over the RC, the agency is not compliant with this X regulation. (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 area having beds over the Rated Capacity, BSCC recommends reducing the beds to the RC number. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum X number of inmates served Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I X facilities 4205 San Benito Adult Detention II PHY 23-24 - 3 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Shower (3.4) Unit C has 52 beds. When fully occupied, this area is out of compliance. At the time of Available on a ratio of 1:16 X inspection, 32 inmates were assigned this housing 01: Ratio changed to 1:20 area. (23-24) Under rated capacity, compliant with this regulation. Lighting (3.6) Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. X 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) X 30 inches wide and 76 inches long Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] A comfortable living environment is maintained through an X adequate heating and cooling system. Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) X At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900 square feet 8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X 8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum rated X 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 X facility programs Dining Facilities (2.17) X 15 square feet per inmate being fed Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same room or not in view of inmate dining X Visiting (2.18) X Sufficient visiting area Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security inmates X Attorney Interviews (2.26) X Provide for confidential attorney consultation Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment such X as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. 4205 San Benito Adult Detention II PHY 23-24 - 4 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Janitor Closet (2.20) Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop sink X and storage space Storage Rooms (2.21) Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, bedding X and supplies Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV (2.22) X Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits and programs or activity areas X Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] X Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a central control point Emergency Power (2.24) Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain X communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems Provide Space for: Barber/beauty shop(2.15) X 8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities 99: Requirement deleted Canteen (2.16) X 8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) 8-86: Added for Type II facilities X 4205 San Benito Adult Detention II PHY 23-24 - 5 - A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (03/01) ADULT TYPE II & III PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 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. San Benito Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Ctr Procedures Checklist BSCC# 4207 Adult Type II & III PRO  Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center: 710 Flynn Road, Hollister, CA, 95023 Status: DONE Inspection Date: 02/07/2023 Inspection Completed by Field Representative Tim McWilliams §1020 Corrections Ocer Core Course  (a)In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Ocer 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 Ocer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 312 Training San Benito County Sheriff's Oce meets the STC training requirements as veried by STC. §1021 Jail Supervisory Training  Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Ocer 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. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 306 Training for Managers and Supervisors §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. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 306 Training for Managers and Supervisors §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” specied in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 304 Continuing Professional Training §1027 Number of Personnel  A sucient number of personnel shall be employed in each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations.  Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.  Such an employee shall not have any other duties which would conict with the supervision and care of incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.  Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021.  To determine if there is a sucient number of personnel for a specic facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a stang plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a stang 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 scal responsibility for the facility. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 204 Supervision of incarcerated Persons A review of the jail stang indicates that sucient female personnel are assigned to each shift and compliance with this regulation is predicated on the agency’s ability to complete all regulated tasks in a safe and timely manner. Based on the documentation reviewed, San Benito County has been able to complete all regulated tasks. §1027.5 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:  (e)(1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred;  (e)(2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number; and,  (e)(3) Initials or employee identication number of staff who completed the safety check(s).  (f)A documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular dened intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 224 Daily Activity Logs and Shift Reports SBCSOCM 508 Safety Checks A review of documentation from the last full quarter of 2022, and for the month of January 2023, identies compliance with this regulation. San Benito County Sheriff's Oce Commander has had a long-standing practice of having a supervisor or manager review safety checks for many years. §1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff  Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general re and life safety. (Penal Code section 6030).  The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in re and life safety procedures that relate specically to the facility. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 406 Fire Safety §1029 Policy and Procedures Manual  Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a 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 comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure condentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted.  (a)The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following:  (a)(1) Table of organization, including channels of communications.  (a)(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility administrator/manager.  (a)(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds.  (a)(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. (a)(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received persons for release.   (a)(6) Security and control including:  physical counts,  searches of the facility and incarcerated persons,  contraband control, and,  key control.  Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 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 specic to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.  (a)(7) Emergency procedures include: (A) re suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of these regulations;  (a)(7)(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages;  (a)(7)(C) mass arrests;  (a)(7)(D) natural disasters;  (a)(7)(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and,  (a)(7)(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices.  (a)(8) Suicide Prevention.  (a)(9) Separation of incarcerated persons.  (a)(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.  (a)(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond to retaliation against any staff or person after reporting any abuse.  (a)(12) Release policy, including release planning for incarcerated persons.  (e)The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following:  (e)(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents,  (e)(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. Inspector Notes The San Benito County Sheriff’s Oce Custody Manual (SBCSOCM) was updated on January 27, 2023. The policies are on the agency website and available for public view. An external security check is performed on a daily basis. The policies are availabe for public view on the agency website. SBCSOCM 100 Organizational Structure and Responsibility SBCSOCM 112 Annual Facility Inspection SBCSOCM 521 Use of Force SBCSOCM 523 Use of Restraints SBCSOCM 504 Inmate Reception SBCSOCM 502 Inmate Counts SBCSOCM 527 Searches SBCSOCM 222 Key and Electronic Access Device Control SBCSOCM 400 Facility Emergencies SBCSOCM 406 Fire Safety SBCSOCM 514 Management of Weapons and Control Devices SBCSOCM 724 Mental Health Services SBCSOCM 748 Suicide Prevention and Intervention SBCSOCM 510 Special Management Incarcerated Persons SBCSOCM 516 Classication SBCSOCM 116 Standards of Conduct SBCSOCM 118 Discriminatory Harassment SBCSOCM 612 Prison Rape Elimination Act SBCSOCM 506 Handbook and Orientation Inmate Orientation and Rulebook §1030 Suicide Prevention Program  The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator, in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following:  (a)Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct contact with inmates.  (b)Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake and prior to housing assignment.  (c)Provisions facilitating communication among arresting/transporting ocers, facility staff, medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.  (d)Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide.  (e)Supervision depending on level of suicide risk.  (f)Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and procedures.  (g)Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts.  (h)Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and attempted suicides as dened by the facility administrator. Inspector Notes 748 Suicide Prevention and Intervention §1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning  Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local re department having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for re suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:  (a)a re suppression pre-plan developed with the local re department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);  (b)monthly re prevention inspections by facility staff with two-year retention of the inspection record;  (c)re prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires inspections at least once every two years;  (d)an evacuation plan; and,  (e)a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated people in the case of re. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 406 Fire Safety Prior to beginning this inspection, I was able to review all monthly re safety checks and quarterly checks. §1040 Population Accounting  Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics accounting system which reects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.  Facility administrators shall provide the Board with applicable demographic information as described in the Jail Prole Survey. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 500 Population Management SBCSOCM 1106 Crowding §1041 Records  (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, uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the connement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). (federal survey on sexual violence) Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 218 Inmate Records SBCSOCM 612 Prison Rape Elimination Act §1044 Incident Reports  Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person.  Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.  Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility manager or designee. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 220 Report Preparation Documents requested for review were from the last quarter of 2022 and the month of January 2023. All reports included the appropriate information as identied in this regulation. The reports were well written and concise. All reports are written in an electronic format and saved to each involved, incarcerated persons le. §1045 Public Information Plan  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 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.  (b)Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated people as specied in sections:  (b)(1) 1045, Public Information Plan  (b)(2) 1061, Education Plan  (b)(3) 1062, Visiting  (b)(4) 1063, Correspondence  (b)(5) 1064, Library Service  (b)(6) 1065, Out of Cell Time  (b)(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings  (b)(8) 1067, Access to Telephone  (b)(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel  (b)(10) 1069, Orientation  (b)(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs  (b)(12) 1071, Voting  (b)(13) 1072, Religious Observance  (b)(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure  (b)(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions  (b)(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated Persons  (b)(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline  (b)(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline  (b)(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 237 Community Relations and Public Information Plan (b)(2) 1065 Out of Cell Time is not yet approved and part of Title 15, but inmates interviewed during this inspection indicated that they have access to the exercise yard daily. SBCSOCM 235 News Media Relations SBCSOCM 1012 Inmate Educational, Vocational, and Rehabilitation Programs SBCSOCM 1022 Visitation SBCSOCM 1018 Mail SBCSOCM 1016 Library Services SBCSOCM 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time SBCSOCM 1020 Telephone Access SBCSOCM 606 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel SBCSOCM 506 Handbook and Orientation SBSOCM 1000 Inmate Programs and Services SBSOCM 1026 Therapeutic Community Treatment Program SBSOCM 1032 Inmate Work Program SBCSOCM 622 Inmate Voting SBSOCM 1034 Religious Programs SBCSOCM 620 Grievances SBCSOCM 600 Discipline SBCSOCM 714 Health Authority §1046 Death in Custody  (a)Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.  Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b)Death of a Minor In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility: N/A (b)(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the N/A Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (b)(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 N/A calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 750 Inmate Death - Clinical Care Review Minors are not held in this facility. §1050 Classication Plan  (a)Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written classication plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classication 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 classication level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments.  Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish and implement a classication system which will include the use of classication ocers or a classication committee in order to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as much information as is available about and from the incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility administrator or designee. Each person may request a review of their classication plan no more often than 30 days from their last review. Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.  (c)In deciding housing and programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 516 Classication An objective, electronic, classication system is utilized at this agency. All incarcerated persons that remain in custody are provided a comprehensive interview by classication personnel prior to housing unit assignment. San Benito County has nine identied primary classication levels with the greatest amount identied as Minimum. Incarcerated persons who remain in the jail undergo a classication review every 30 days. Newly incarcerated inmates are interviewed at this facility prior to being housed at the Adult Detention Center. §1051 Communicable Diseases  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed.  At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identied by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 722 Medical Screening SBCSOCM 730 Communicable Disease A healthcare screening is performed by nurses prior to being accepted into the jail and must be signed by the incarcerated person. Additionally, the health care staff maintains a protocol for sending detainees to be medically cleared for COVID-19. This document/protocol allows for quick reporting of potential COVID+ inmates to all staff and reporting to the Centers for Disease Control. A Medi-Cal Intake Questionnaire is also completed at the time of reception. §1052 Behavioral Crisis Identication  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth.  If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled.  An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identication or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.  Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety of the person in crisis or others. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 510 Special Management Incarcerated Persons SBCSOCM 724 Mental Health Services SBCSOCM Mental Health Screening and Evaluation §1053 Administrative Separation  Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include:  (a)Administrative separation may consist of separate housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff.  (b)Administrative separation must not adversely affect an incarcerated person’s health.  (c)Administrative separation may be used for incarcerated people who have: (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Inuenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people.  (d)Documentation indicating the necessity of administrative separation to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff.  (e)A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in administrative separation. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 510 Special Management Incarcerated Persons SBCSOCM 516 Classication §1055 Use of Safety Cell  The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to:  (a)In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment.  (b)A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours.  (c)A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral to advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.  (d)The facility manager, designee or responsible health care staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.  (e)Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15- minute lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be documented.  (f)Procedures shall be established to assure administration of necessary nutrition and uids.  (g)People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to retain sucient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal privacy unless specic identiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 537 Safety and Sobering Cells Documents requested for review were from the last quarter of 2022 and the month of January 2023. Prior to most safety cell placements, mental health care staff interview the inmate to determine the appropriate setting for the condition displayed. Upon placement, a log is started, and a report is written identifying the need for placement. A review of documentation that occurred prior to the implementation of stricter direct- visual observation requirements, identied safety checks at appropriate times. Those placed in the safety cell often are able to work down to an observation cell which has a padded oor and direct-visual observation once every thirty minutes and usually used for those at risk of suicide. §1056 Use of Sobering Cell  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.  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. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 537 Safety and Sobering Cells Documents requested for review were from the last quarter of 2022 and the month of January 2023. As soon as practical, incarcerated persons, that are able to care for themselves and complete the booking process, are moved from the sobering cell, into a holding cell. A health care professional assesses the medical condition of inmates every six hours when in a sobering cell. A log is used to identify the symptoms observed by agency personnel. All documents reviewed identify entry time into the cell and the time they were taken off sobering cell protocol. §1057 Developmental Disabilities  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identication and evaluation, appropriate classication and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities.  The health authority or designee shall contact the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or conrmed to have a developmental disability for the purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 516 Classication SBCSOCM 604 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities SBCSOCM 724 Mental Health Services §1058 Use of Restraint Devices  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which 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:  (a)(1) acceptable restraint devices;  (a)(2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;  (a)(3) protective housing of restrained persons;  (a)(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,  (a)(5) exercising of extremities.  (b)Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements:  (b)(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment.  (b)(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.  (b)(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective.  (b)(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.  (b)(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.  (b)(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement.  (b)(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement.  (b)(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 specied housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse.  (b)(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.  (b)(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement.  (b)(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. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 523 Use of Restraints Though the agency has a policy regarding the use of restraints, they are not available in the jail and do not have access to them. Restraints are not used at this facility. §1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Persons  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following:  (1)An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.  (2)An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.  (3)Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary.  (4)Upon conrmation of an incarcerated person’s pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 523 Use of Restraints Though the agency has a policy regarding the use of restraints, they are not available in the jail and do not have access to them. Restraints are not used at this facility. §1059 DNA Collection, Use of Force  (a)Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace ocers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request.  (a)(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of reasonable force” shall be dened as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.  (a)(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal.  (b)The force shall not be used without the prior written authorization of the facility watch commander or designee on duty. The authorization shall include information that reects the fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused.  (c)If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 539 Biological Samples §1061 Education Program  The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public ocials an education program for incarcerated persons.  When such services are not made available by the appropriate public ocials, then the facility administrator shall develop and implement an education program with available resources.  Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or vocational, or both, education of housed people.  Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be established. Modied academic or vocational opportunities may be provided based on sound security practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1012 Inmate Educational, Vocational and Rehabilitation Programs San Benito County Sheriff's Oce provides the following educational programs: GED Preparation INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY - this is a college credit earning program. GARDEN PROGRAM Incarcerated persons are able to accumulate milestone credits to reduce the length of their sentence, upon conviction. The milestone credit information is available in the Inmate Rules handbook. BSCC recommends that this be placed in the agency policy. §1062 Visiting  The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures, which include the following requirements:  (a)A visiting program which shall provide for:  (a)(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow.  (a)(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.  (a)(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated person each week.  (b)Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate operational or safety and security concern exists. All cancelled visits must be documented. The facility manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled visits and document such review.  (c)The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section shall include provision for visitation by minor children of the incarcerated person.  (d)Video visitation may be used to supplement existing visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulll the requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person.  (e)Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is dened as the location where the incarcerated person is housed.  (f)Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017.  (g)If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the rst hour of remote video visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1022 Visitation A copy of the visitation schedule is posted in the lobby of the Adult Detention Center. The Inmate Rules Handbook also contains information on visits and how to schedule visits. §1063 Correspondence  The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that:  (a)there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an incarcerated person may send or receive;  (b)an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be read when there is a valid security reason and the facility manager or designee approves;  (c)jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public oce, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;  (d)incarcerated persons may correspond, condentially, with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,  (e)those incarcerated persons who are without funds shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1018 Mail §1064 Library Services  The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources via paper documents or through electronic media and include current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference material and recreational reading material. In Type IV facilities such a program can be either in- house or provided through access to the community. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1016 Library Services San Benito County Sheriff's Oce also maintains a Pro-Per cell that is available for use to those that have court appointed Pro-Per status. This cell is located in the Adult Detention Center. Inmates housed in this area are escorted to the Pro-Per cell. §1065 Exercise and Recreation  (a)The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time Documents requested for review were from the last quarter of 2022 and the month of January 2023. Housing units in this area have direct access to exercise yards attached to their living areas. In speaking with several incarcerated persons during the on-site inspection, all indicated that they have consistent access to the exercise yard on a regular basis. Housing units in this area have direct access to exercise yards attached to their living areas. §1066 Books, Newspapers, Periodicals, and Writings  (a)The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for 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:  (a)(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any legitimate penological interest;  (a)(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail containing information concerning where, how, or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, 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;  (a)(3) open and inspect any publications or packages received by an incarcerated person; and  (a)(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1018 Mail §1067 Access to Telephone  The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures which allow access to a telephone or communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be provided access to the appropriate telecommunication device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third- party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1020 Telephone Access Telephones and tablets are available in all living areas. Telephones are available in the Booking area. §1068 Access to Courts and Counsel  The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:  (a)unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these regulations, and,  (b)condential consultation with attorneys. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 606 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel SBCSOCM 1018 Inmate Mail A specic cell in the visitation area is available for face-to-face attorney visits. §1069 Orientation  (a)In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a living area.  Both written and verbal information shall be provided and may be supplemented with video orientation.  Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation information to each person, including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English prociency (LEP).  Such a program shall be published and include, but not be limited to, the following:  (a)(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules;  (a)(2) rules and disciplinary procedures;  (a)(3) grievance procedures;  (a)(4) programs and activities available and method of application;  (a)(5) medical and mental health services;  (a)(6) classication/housing assignments;  (a)(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known;  (a)(8) voting, including registration;  (a)(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and sexual harassment; and,  (a)(10) availability of personal care items and opportunities for personal hygiene. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 506 Handbook and Orientation This handbook is available in both English and Spanish. Those inmates that have trouble reading/comprehending the written document are assisted by detention's personnel. §1070 Individual/Family Service Programs  The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for individual or family social service programs for 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 discretion of the facility administrator and may include: (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1012 Inmate Educational, Vocational and Rehabilitation Programs San Benito County Sheriff's Oce provides a myriad of classes: Relapse Prevention (Spanish and English) Anger Management Criminal Thinking Early Recovery Homes of Loving Father Re-entry (Spanish and English) Narcotics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous Family Matters Journaling §1071 Voting  The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualied voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 622 Voting §1072 Religious Observances  The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a voluntary basis. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 1034 Religious Programs Religious programs include the following services: Apostolic Bible Studies Jehovah's Witnesses Assemblies of God Seventh Day Adventist Hillside Christian §1073 Grievance Procedure  (a)Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall develop written policies and procedures whereby all incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions of connement, including but not limited to: medical care; classication actions; disciplinary actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include:  (a)(1) a grievance form;  (a)(2) instructions for registering and appealing a grievance, including relevant deadlines;  (a)(3) a process for submission and handling of anonymous grievances;  (a)(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level;  (a)(5) appeal to the next level of review;  (a)(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level of review which acts on the grievance; (a)(7) provision for a non-automated initial response within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed  a period of 15 calendar days;  (a)(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction within the facility;  (a)(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, appeal, response, and related documents to the incarcerated person; and,  (a)(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct regular review of grievances, responses, and appeals.  (b)Grievance System Abuse: The facility may establish written policy and procedure to control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 620 Grievances Documents requested for review were from the last quarter of 2022 and the month of January 2023. A review of the grievances identied a thorough review process with each grievance having three levels of resolution paths: Ocer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. As a normal course of action, grievances are signed off by both the Sergeant and Lieutenant regardless of where the resolution was made. §1080 Rules and Disciplinary Actions  Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.  Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply and armatively and posted conspicuously in housing units and the booking area or issued to each person upon booking.  For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 600 Discipline §1081 Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated Persons  Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements:  (a)Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval.  (b)Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the staff member observing the act and submitted to the disciplinary ocer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to:  (b)(1) Loss of good time/work time.  (b)(2) Placement in disciplinary separation.  (b)(3) Loss of privileges mandated by regulations.  A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary ocer to impose such consequences.  Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are involved in the charges.  Such charges pending against an incarcerated person shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specied timeframes:  1.A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person.  2.Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary ocer and the incarcerated person has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause.  3.The incarcerated person shall be permitted to appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The incarcerated person shall have access to staff or assistance when they have limited literacy, or the issues are complex.  4.A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been informed of the charge(s) in writing.  5.Subsequent to nal disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary ocer, the charges and the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee.  6.The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-nders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.  7.There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor on all disciplinary action.  (c)Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator from administratively separating any incarcerated person from the general population or program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of the person, staff, program, or community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.  (d)Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 600 Discipline §1082 Forms of Discipline  The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary ocer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. (b) Extra work detail. (c)Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 600 Discipline §1083 Limitations of Disciplinary Actions  The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological degradation. Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (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.  (a)(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented.  (a)(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the minimum furnishings and space specied in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specied in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that those incarcerated persons who engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period.  (a)(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination.  (b)The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code section 4019.5)  (c)In no case shall a safety cell, as specied in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary purposes.  (d)No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as specied in Section 1265 of these regulations.  (e)Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure.  (f)Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except in cases where the incarcerated person has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager.  (g)In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 600 Discipline §1084 Disciplinary Records  Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satised by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 600 Discipline Disciplinary documents from the last quarter of 2022 and January 2023 were provided for review. Discipline issues were divided into two categories, Minor and Major. For Major types of discipline incarcerated persons determined if they wanted a hearing. Based upon my review, most declined. Discipline was imposed, but it was not excessive. Reports were well written and described the incident that took place. The sanctions imposed identied when they were to take place and when they were going to end. Copies of all documents were forwarded to the person involved in the discipline. Minor disciplinary acts involved employing the use of extra cleaning detail, loss of commissary (for one day), loss of program, one day lock down in their cell (if appropriate). Both minor and major disciplinary reports were reviewed and signed by the Watch Commander. §1206.5 Management of Communicable Diseases in a Custody Setting  (a)The responsible physician, in conjunction with the facility administrator and the county health ocer, shall develop a written plan to address the identication, treatment, control and follow-up management of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, identication of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health ocials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff.  (b)Consistent with the above plan, the health authority shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health ocer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to:  (b)(1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported;  (b)(2) The persons who shall receive the medical reports;  (b)(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated persons and custody staff;  (b)(4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of exposure to others;  (b)(5) Medical condentiality requirements;  (b)(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected incarcerated persons;  (b)(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person that address the limits of condentiality; and,  (b)(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a communicable disease. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 700 Health Care Administrative Meetings and Reports SBCSOCM 730 Communicable Diseases SBCSOCM 766 Inmate Health Care Communication SBCSOCM 776 Privacy of Care In maintaining accurate records related to COVID-19, the San Benito County Sheriff also utilizes a Protocol for Sending Detainees to be Medically Cleared for COVID-19 form. §1211 Sick Call  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons or provision made that any incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such attention. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 704 Non-Emergency Health Care Requests and Services Sick call is held daily by nurses. Dental sick call is performed every other week. §1240 Frequency of Serving  In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 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 fteen minutes shall be allowed for the actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has prescribed additional time.  Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed meal. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 900 Food Services §1260 Standard Institutional Clothing  The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall include, but not be limited to:  (a)Clean socks and footwear;  (b)Clean outergarments; and,  (c)Clean undergarments;  (c)(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and  (c)(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties.  The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear specied in this regulation. This option notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear.  All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free of holes or tears, reasonably tted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender expression. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene §1264 Control of Vermin in Personal Clothing  There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 810 Vermin and Pest Control §1265 Issue of Personal Care Items  There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shall be issued:  (a)Toothbrush,  (b)Dentifrice,  (c)Soap,  (d)Comb, and  (e)Shaving implements.  Personal care items shall be issued within the rst 12 hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.”  Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. Inspector Notes SBCSOSM 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Verication of female hygiene needs was made as to the availability of pads, tampons, and panty liners. §1266 Showering  There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible.  Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. Inspector Notes SBCSOSM 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Most have access to the shower on a daily basis. Those that do not, have access every other day. §1267 Hair Care Services  (a)Hair care services shall be available.  (b)Except those who may not shave for reasons of identication in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at least once a month. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to people who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others.  (c)Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 616 Grooming §1270 Standard Bedding and Linen Issue  The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to:  (a)one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;  (b)one mattress cover or one sheet;  (c)one towel; and,  (d)one blanket or more depending up on climatic conditions.  Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and (d) above be provided prior to the rst night in the facility.  Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the incarcerated person. Inspector Notes SBCSOSM 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene §1280 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance  The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 804 Housekeeping and Maintenance Detention of Minors Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following sections including those summarizing the regulations N/A identied in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply (Minors in Jails). Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1 42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION Juveniles are not conned or detained in any facility in which they have contact with adult prisoners. N/A Reference: WIC 208 §1101 Restrictions on Contact with Incarcerated Adults The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as N/A dened in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults conned in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are participating in supervised program activities pursuant to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. §1102 Classication The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of N/A 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 N/A to self or others while conned 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, N/A 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 N/A present a suicide risk. (d)provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact N/A with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. §1103 Release Procedures Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the release of a minor. The minor's personal N/A clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. §1104 Supervision of Minors The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures that provide for: N/A (a)continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; N/A 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 N/A by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. §1105 Recreational Programs The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program N/A that shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). §1106 Disciplinary Procedures Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general N/A 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 N/A connement for disciplinary purposes. (b)Permitted forms of discipline include: (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, N/A (b)(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable regulations. N/A (c)Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or N/A manager and shall not extend beyond ve days without subsequent review. (d)Prohibited forms of discipline include: (1) discipline that does not t the violation; N/A (d)(2) corporal punishment; N/A (d)(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; N/A (d)(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any other cell not specically designated for the detention N/A of minors; (d)(5) deprivation of food; and, N/A (d)(6) room connement. N/A §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 N/A 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 N/A 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 N/A 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: (b)(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not N/A be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (b)(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the N/A 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. (b)(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of N/A 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. (b)(4) Upon conrmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards N/A and policies governing pregnant minors. §1047 Serious Illness or Injury of a Minor in an Adult Detention Facility The facility administrator shall develop policy and procedures for notication of the court of jurisdiction N/A 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. ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 4207 FACILITY: Curtis J. Hill Rehabilitation Center TYPE: II RC: 72 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/07/23 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 119sq.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 Sobering 2 Sobering 2013 1 0 (7) (7) Irreg. Shape 1 0 1 1 0 152 sq.ft. Note: Two showers are available for use in the Intake area Court Hallway Dress Out 1 Release 2013 1 0 (3) (3) 8’10”x6’7”x9’3” 0 0 0 0 0 Dress Out 2 Release 2013 1 0 (3) (3) 8’10”x6’7”x9’3” 0 0 0 0 0 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 2 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 equipped with a medical bed. Med 2 equipped with two, bunks secured to the floor. This area is used during the day for sick calls and staffed with medical personnel. Beds have not been used yet. 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 *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 Rehabilitation Ctr II LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) H-1 Dorm 2013 1 12 12 12 15’x19’7”x8’7” 1 0 2 2 2 H-2 Dorm 2013 1 12 12 12 15’x19’7”x8’7” 1 0 2 2 2 H-3 Dorm 2013 1 12 12 12 15’x19’7”x8’7” 1 0 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). (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. *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 Rehabilitation Ctr II 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: 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: 02/07/2023 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 Reception and booking. Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have the ☒ ☐ ☐ following space and equipment: 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section 1231.3.12. 2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates pending ☒ ☐ ☐ their booking, complying with Section 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others are held. For those facilities that accept male and female ☒ ☐ ☐ intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be provided. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage space for ☒ ☐ ☐ inmate valuables. 1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room. A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a ☒ ☐ ☐ clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ ☐ ☐ required in Section 1231.3; 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐ specified in Section 1231.3; 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 facility. A temporary staging cell or room shall: There are two dress-out areas only used to release 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding inmates who inmates. The doors do not have locks and can be ☐ ☐ ☒ have been classified and segregated in accordance with manually opened from the inside. 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). ☐ ☐ ☒ 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill Rehabilitation Ctr II 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 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 cell A sobering cell shall: 1 into an observation cell to be used for both detox ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of floor and medical observation. The walls and floors are area per inmate; 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, 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 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill Rehabilitation Ctr II 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 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 facility. Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ 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; 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. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill Rehabilitation Ctr II 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 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. Each housing unit has a programming room An area for correctional programming must be provided in attached to the dayroom and additional every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and ☒ ☐ ☐ programming in the main hallway. 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 are performed in the There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical Medical Housing area. Separate, private rooms examination room in every facility which provides on-site for medical/dental appointments. There are two health care. The examination room shall be designed in ☒ ☐ ☐ separate medical housing areas: one, single consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. medical cell and one, double 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill Rehabilitation Ctr II 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 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 adjacent Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV facilities ☒ ☐ ☐ facility (Main Jail). 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.. 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. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill Rehabilitation Ctr II 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 1231.2.22 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 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. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill Rehabilitation Ctr II 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 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. 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. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill Rehabilitation Ctr II 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 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. 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. 4207 San Benito Curtis J Hill Rehabilitation Ctr II 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 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 Rehabilitation Ctr II PHY 23-24 - 9 - A383 PHY Type I-IV 94 99 01 05 08 10 13 17.dot (1/19) ADULT COURT HOLDING (CH) PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 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. San Benito Hollister Procedures Checklist BSCC# 4210 Adult CH PRO  Hollister Courthouse: 335 West Street, Hollister, CA, 95023 Status: DONE Inspection Date: 02/07/2023 Inspection Completed by Field Representative Tim McWilliams §1024 Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility Training  At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall include, but not be limited to: (a) applicable minimum jail standards; (b) jail operations liability; (c)separation of incarcerated persons; (d) emergency procedures and planning, re and life safety; and, (e) suicide prevention; (f) de-escalation; (g) juvenile procedures; (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors  Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more than six months after the date of assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Ocer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training.  A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years. Successful completion of the requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 312 Training. STC has determined that this agency is current with all required training for a court holding facility. Custody personnel transport inmates to the courthouse and place inmates in holding cells. Once in holding cells and their court appearance is requested, San Benito Deputies escort the inmate(s) to the appropriate courtroom and holding area. §1027 Number of Personnel  A sucient number of personnel shall be employed in each local detention facility to ensure the implementation and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations.  Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.  Such an employee shall not have any other duties which would conict with the supervision and care of incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.  Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall be at least one female employee who shall be immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: Reference PC§ 4021.  To determine if there is a sucient number of personnel for a specic facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a stang plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a stang 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 scal responsibility for the facility. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 204 Supervision of incarcerated Persons SBCSOCM 247 Stang Plan When the main court holding facility is utilized, it is staffed by Transportation personnel. The individual courtroom holding cells are mainly staffed by deputy personnel. A copy of their stang plan was reviewed at the time of inspection. §1027.5 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:  (e)(1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred;  (e)(2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory number; and,  (e)(3) Initials or employee identication number of staff who completed the safety check(s).  (f)A documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular dened intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 508 Safety Checks SBCSOCM 224 Daily Activity Logs and Shift Reports SBCSOCM 535 Transportation of Inmates Outside the Secure Facility A review of documentation from the last full quarter of 2022, and for the month of January 2023, identies compliance with this regulation. To comply with the changes of this regulation that became effective in January 2023, the San Benito County Sheriff's Oce has had to modify its practice to ensure that the safety checks at the courthouse are reviewed on a routine basis by supervisory personnel. For the month of January 2023, this was compliant. To ensure continued compliance with this regulation, I will conduct a review of this during any additional inspection made in this cycle (23-24). §1028 Fire and Life Safety Staff  Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general re and life safety. (Penal Code section 6030[c])  The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one person on duty who trained in re and life safety procedures that relate specically to the facility. Inspector Notes SBCOCM 406 Fire Safety §1029 Policy and Procedures Manual  Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a 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 comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure condentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been deleted.  (a)The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications.  (a)(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility administrator/manager.  (a)(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke holds.  (a)(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.  (a)(6) Security and control including physical counts of and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, contraband control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, 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 specic to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.  (a)(7) Emergency procedures include:  (a)(7)(A) re suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of these regulations;  (a)(7)(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages;  (a)(7)(C) mass arrests;  (a)(7)(D) natural disasters;  (a)(7)(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and,  (a)(7)(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices.  (a)(8) Suicide Prevention.  (a)(9) Separation of incarcerated persons.  (a)(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.  (a)(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond to retaliation against any staff or person after reporting any abuse.  (a)(12) Release policy, including release planning for incarcerated persons.  (b)The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure condentiality.  (c)The manual for court holding facilities shall include all of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) (which has been deleted).  (e)The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following:  (e)(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents,  (e)(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. Inspector Notes The San Benito County Sheriff’s Oce Custody Manual (SBCSOCM) was updated on January 27, 2023. The policies are on the agency website and available for public view. An external security check is performed on a daily basis. SBCSOCM 100 Organizational Structure and Responsibility SBCSOCM 112 Annual Facility Inspection SBCSOCM 521 Use of Force SBCSOCM 523 Use of Restraints SBCSOCM 504 Inmate Reception SBCSOCM 502 Inmate Counts SBCSOCM 527 Searches SBCSOCM 222 Key and Electronic Access Device Control SBCSOCM 400 Facility Emergencies SBCSOCM 406 Fire Safety SBCSOCM 514 Management of Weapons and Control Devices §1030 Suicide Prevention Program §1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning §1044 Incident Reports SBCSOCM 724 Mental Health Services SBCSOCM 748 Suicide Prevention and Intervention SBCSOCM 510 Special Management Incarcerated Persons SBCSOCM 516 Classication SBCSOCM 116 Standards of Conduct SBCSOCM 118 Discriminatory Harassment SBCSOCM 612 Prison Rape Elimination Act SBCSOCM 506 Handbook and Orientation Inmate Orientation and Rulebook §1030 Suicide Prevention Program  The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator, in conjunction with the health authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following:  (a)Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct contact with inmates.  (b)Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake and prior to housing assignment.  (c)Provisions facilitating communication among arresting/transporting ocers, facility staff, medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.  (d)Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. (e)Supervision depending on level of suicide risk.   (f)Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and procedures.  (g)Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts.  (h)Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and attempted suicides as dened by the facility administrator. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 748 Suicide Prevention and Intervention §1032 Fire Suppression Preplanning  Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local re department having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for re suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:  (a)a re suppression pre-plan developed with the local re department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029);  (b)monthly re prevention inspections by facility staff basis with two year retention of the inspection record;  (c)re prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires inspections at least once every two years;  (d)an evacuation plan; and,  (e)a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated people in the case of re. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 406 Fire Safety Prior to beginning this inspection, I was able to review all monthly re safety checks and quarterly checks. The last re inspection conducted by the local re agency was performed in 2019. The agency was advised that this is a biennial requirement. §1044 Incident Reports  Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person.  Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.  Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility manager or designee. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 220 Report Preparation No incident reports were written during this inspection cycle based on incidents that occurred within the court holding facility. §1046 Death in Custody  (a)Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.  Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (b)Death of a Minor In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding N/A facility: (b)(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the N/A Attorney General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days after the death. (b)(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the administrator, the Board may within 30 N/A calendar days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 750 Inmate Death - Clinical Care Review Minors are not held in this facility by detention personnel. §1050 Classication Plan  (b)Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information regarding incarcerated persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while conned at the facility, and the separation of such persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility.  (c)In deciding housing and programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 516 Classication No classication changes are made while temporarily housed at the courthouse. All cells are equipped with the same items. All classication takes place at the jail facilities. §1051 Communicable Diseases  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed  At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identied by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 722 Medical Screening SBCSOCM 730 Communicable Disease A brief screening takes place at the court facility. An additional screening by medical staff is conducted at the jail for all new persons remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. §1052 Behavioral Crisis Identication  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth.  If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled.  An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be secured within 24 hours of identication or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.  Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety of the person in crisis or others. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 510 Special Management Incarcerated Persons SBCSOCM 724 Mental Health Services SBCSOCM 726 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation §1053 Administrative Separation  Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include:  (a)Administrative separation may consist of separate housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff.  (b)Administrative separation must not adversely affect an incarcerated person’s health.  (c)Administrative separation may be used for incarcerated people who have: (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Inuenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people.  (d)Documentation indicating the necessity of administrative separation to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff.  (e)A documented individualized ongoing review and evaluation of the need to continue placement in administrative separation. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 510 Special Management Incarcerated Persons SBCSOCM 724 Mental Health Services SBCSOCM 726 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation At this court holding facility, all cells are equipped with the same xtures. §1057 Developmental Disabilities  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the identication and evaluation, appropriate classication and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or N/A conrmed to have a developmental disability for the purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 516 Classication SBCSOCM 604 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities SBCSOCM 724 Mental Health Services Contact with the Regional Center is performed at the jail, not the court holding facility. §1058 Use of Restraint Devices  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which 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:  (a)(1) acceptable restraint devices;  (a)(2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;  (a)(3) protective housing of restrained persons;  (a)(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,  (a)(5) exercising of extremities.  (b)Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements:  (b)(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment.  (b)(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.  (b)(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective.  (b)(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.  (b)(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.  (b)(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of placement.  (b)(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement. (b)(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 specied housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse.  (b)(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.  (b)(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended maximum time limits for placement.  (b)(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. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 523 Use of Restraints Though the agency has a restraint policy, restraints are not used at the court holding facility. §1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Persons  The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following:  (1)An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.  (2)An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.  (3)Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary.  (4)Upon conrmation of an incarcerated person’s pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 523 Use of Restraints Though the agency has a restraint policy, restraints are not used at the court holding facility. §1068 Access to Courts and Counsel  The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:  (b)condential consultation with attorneys. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 606 Inmate Access to Courts and Counsel §1280 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance  The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. Inspector Notes SBCSOCM 804 Housekeeping and Maintenance Detention of Minors Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article N/A 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) Inspector Notes Minors are not transported, held, or supervised by Sheriff’s staff at the court holding facility. §1122.5 Pregnant Minors (a)The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop written policies N/A 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 N/A 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: (b)(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg N/A irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (b)(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the N/A wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (b)(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of N/A a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (b)(4) Upon conrmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards N/A and policies governing pregnant minors. Inspector Notes Minors are not transported, held, or supervised by Sheriff’s staff at the court holding facility. §1161 Conditions of Detention Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the following: N/A (a)Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. N/A (b)Separation of minors in accordance with an established classication plan. N/A (c)Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both N/A minors and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of N/A 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 notication of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days. Inspector Notes Minors are not transported, held, or supervised by Sheriff’s staff at the court holding facility. §1162 Supervision of Minors A sucient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of N/A 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. Inspector Notes Minors are not transported, held, or supervised by Sheriff’s staff at the court holding facility. §1163 Classication The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to N/A 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 conned 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 conned there as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Inspector Notes Minors are not transported, held, or supervised by Sheriff’s staff at 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 notication of the court of jurisdiction N/A 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. Inspector Notes Minors are not transported, held, or supervised by Sheriff’s staff at the court holding facility. BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 4210 FACILITY: Hollister Courthouse TYPE: CH RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/07/2023 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 Main Holding 1 Holding 2008 1 0 (2) (2) 7' 3" x 10' 2" x 9' 2" 1 1 1 Notes: ADA cell. Bench apace = 40" limits capacity. 2-5 Holding 2008 4 0 (6) (24) 7' 3" x 9' 11" x 9' 2" 1 1 1 Notes: Bench space = 114" in each cell limits capacity. Courtroom Holding - East 1 Holding 2008 1 0 (3) (3) 13' 2" x 6' 9" x 9' 1" 1 1 1 Notes: Square footage = 79 sq. ft. less pipe chase incursion. Bench space = 60" limiting capacity. Attorney visiting. 2 Holding 2008 1 0 (4) (4) 8' 4" x 8' 6" x 9' 1" 1 1 1 Notes: ADA Cell. Bench space = 72" limits capacity. Courtroom Holding – West 3 Holding 2008 1 0 (3) (3) 14' 1" x 6' 7" x 9' 1" 1 1 1 Notes: ADA Cell. Square footage = 81 sq. ft. less pipe chase incursion. Bench space = 58" limits capacity. 4 Holding 2008 1 0 (4) (4) 9' 4" x 10' x 9' 1" 1 1 1 Notes: Bench space = 72" limits capacity. Attorney visiting. *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. 4210 San Benito Hollister Courthouse CH LASE 23-24 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008 BSCC Code: 4210 FACILITY NAME: Hollister Court House FACILITY TYPE: CH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008:  Other: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/07/2023 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) (NA in CH)  Contains a weapons locker outside the security perimeter of the facility designed as outlined in these regulations. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking  Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH) 01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”  2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH)  Shower room available  2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables  Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5)  2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water for staff use  Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)  Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate Holds no more than 16 inmates  Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling  height of 8 feet or more Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates  Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking  fountain as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff  A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more  Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050  and 1053 Holds inmates for four hours or less  Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates  Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a  clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. Is at least 160 square feet  Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates  4210 San Benito Hollister Courthouse CH PHY 23-24 - 1 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking  fountains as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff  Sobering Cell (2.4) 01: Name change to “sobering cell”  Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate Is limited to no more than 8 inmates  Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling  height of 8 feet or more Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking  fountain as specified by these regulations Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures  Provides for clear visual supervision by staff  Padding on floor  01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the facility.  Safety Cell (2.5) Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least  6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more Is limited to one inmate  Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the floor,  with controls located outside the cell Padded floor, door and walls  Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,  inaccessible to the occupant Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which provide a  view of the entire cell Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from the bottom of  the food pass to the floor 01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to inmate occupant.  Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire  extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitors' Closet (2.20) Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space  01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet 4210 San Benito Hollister Courthouse CH PHY 23-24 - 2 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control. When visual electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. 2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.  08: Audio monitoring system shall be located 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, capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. Central control requirement deleted. Emergency Power (2.24) There is an emergency power source available and capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining  fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm systems. Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Available and provides for confidentiality  Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1) Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal  substitutions. 2:99: Privacy requirement deleted Washbasins (3.2) Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for  calculations of washbasin trough substitutions. Drinking Fountains (3.3) 2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and  sobering cell. Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the outlet (bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the water outlet  (bubbler). 2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted Showers (3.4) (NA in CH) Available in the security area; provide hot and cold or tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and  constructed of materials that are impervious to water and soap so that they may be easily cleaned. 4210 San Benito Hollister Courthouse CH PHY 23-24 - 3 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Beds/Bunks (3.5) (NA in CH; applicable in TH if inmates are held longer than 12 hours) At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete;  securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher than minimum security. 01: Must be elevated off the floor. Must have a solid bottom.. Lighting (3.6) Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes of supervision.  Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design. Windows (3.7) Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5  inches in on dimension. Cell Padding (3.8) The floors and partition are padded in detoxification- sobering cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them are padded. All padded cells are  equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM. All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction;  firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams. Seating (3.10) Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per inmate.  2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely fastened to the wall and/or floor. Weapons Locker (3.12) A secure weapons locker is located outside the security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual compartments, locks and keys.  08: “No weapons are brought into the security area” deleted from the regulation. 4210 San Benito Hollister Courthouse CH PHY 23-24 - 4 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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.) 4210 San Benito Hollister Courthouse CH PHY 23-24 - 5 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01 05 08.dot (11/09)