BSCC
San Bernardino Montclair PD THJ (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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May 16, 2025
Jason Reed, Chief of Police
Montclair Police Department
4870 East Arrow Highway
Montclair, CA 91763
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, MONTCLAIR POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Dear Chief Reed:
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Montclair Police Department has been
completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, August 8, 2024, and an onsite
inspection of the following facility was conducted on Tuesday, October 29, 2024:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Montclair Police Department 4373 THJ
The inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
In addition to inspection(s) by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC),
inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the
State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections
101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report.
Inspection Date
Fire and Life Safety September 11, 2024
Medical and Mental Health February 20, 2024
Environmental Health February 20, 2024
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For
detailed information, refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant
Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held immediately after the inspection on Tuesday,
October 29, 2024; BSCC staff presented an overview of the inspection and discussed
technical assistance and best practice recommendations.
Jason Reed
Chief of Police
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Please email me at jovin.adamos@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 207-7074 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
JOVIN L. ADAMOS
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, San Bernardino County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, San Bernardino County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, San Bernardino County*
County Administrator, San Bernardino County*
Brian Ventura, Captain, Montclair Police Department
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
4373 San Bernardino Montclair PD THJ CI LTR 23-24
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4373
FACILITY NAME: Montclair Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Brian Ventura
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 10/29/2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY 900.15 Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
The agency provided training rosters
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who documenting their officers and supervisors
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or completed Court and Temporary Holding
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of Facility training for compliance with this
specialized corrections training. Such training shall regulation.
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, fire and life
☒ ☐ ☐
safety; and;
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but 900.15 Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be 900.15 Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training was provided to all staff in-house on
☒ ☐ ☐
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. March 9, April 13, November 2, and
December 7, 2023.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 900.3.4 Department Organization and
responsibility.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐ Sworn and dispatch shift schedules and
and operation of the programs and activities required by staffing reports were provided for review.
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody:
least one employee on duty at all times in a local “An authorized department member capable
detention facility or in the building which houses a local of supervising shall be present at all times
detention facility who shall be immediately available and when an individual is held in temporary
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an ☒ ☐ ☐ custody. The member responsible for
emergency. supervising should not have other duties that
could unreasonably conflict with the
member's supervision.”
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody
would conflict with the supervision and care of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. ☒ ☐ ☐ Officers stay with incarcerated persons while
in the Temporary Holding Facility (THF).
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 900.3.2 Supervision in Temporary Custody
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. The agency has female patrol officers but, if
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐ no female staff are available, the incarcerated
person would be transported to a Type II
facility.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 900.8 Holding Cells: “(e) Safety checks by
department members shall occur no less than
The facility administrator shall develop and implement every 30 minutes (15 CCR 1027.5).
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that 1 Safety checks should be at varying
include, but are not limited to, the following: times.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being
2 All safety checks shall be logged.
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
3 The safety check should involve
through direct visual observation of all people held and ☒ ☐ ☐ questioning the individual as to the
housed in the facility.
individual's well-being.
4 Individuals who are sleeping or
apparently sleeping should be
awakened.
5 Requests or concerns of the
individual should be logged.”
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 900.8 Holding Cells: “(e) Safety checks by
between safety checks. department members shall occur no less than
☒ ☐ ☐
every 30 minutes (15 CCR 1027.5).
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, The facility does not have any sobering or
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in safety cells, nor do they utilize restraint chairs.
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
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(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 900.8 Holding Cells: “(e) Safety checks by
intervals. department members shall occur no less than
every 30 minutes (15 CCR 1027.5).
1 Safety checks should be at varying
times.
2 All safety checks shall be logged.
3 The safety check should involve
☒ ☐ ☐ questioning the individual as to the
individual's well-being.
4 Individuals who are sleeping or
apparently sleeping should be
awakened.
5 Requests or concerns of the
individual should be logged.”
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 900.8 Holding Cells
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: Safety checks are documented on the
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety arrestee’s intake medical screening form no
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred; more than every 30 minutes. This agency
does not retain arrestees for more than six
hours.
(2) the location where each individual safety check 900.8 Holding Cells
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and, Safety checks are documented on the
arrestee’s intake medical screening form no
more than every 30 minutes. This agency
does not retain arrestees for more than six
hours.
☒ ☐ ☐
The four holding cells in this facility are clearly
marked with A, B, C, and D. The Observation
Log form did not initially indicate which cell an
incarcerated person was placed into. BSCC
staff offered technical assistance and the form
was remedied immediately. This update was
also relayed to all staff.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff 900.8 Holding Cells (e)
who completed the safety check(s).
Safety checks are documented on the
☒ ☐ ☐ arrestee’s intake medical screening form
every 30 minutes. This agency does not retain
arrestees for more than six hours.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 900.5 Safey, Health and Other Provisions:
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or “The Watch Commander should initial the log
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns to approve the temporary custody and should
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, also initial the log when the individual is
safety checks. released from custody or transferred to
☒ ☐ ☐ another facility.
The Watch Commander should make
periodic checks to ensure all log entries and
safety and security checks are made on time.”
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
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
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 900.3.3 Staffing Plan
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 311 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a 900 Temporary Custody of Adults
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
Agency provided their Policy and Procedure
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
Manual for BSCC staff review; last update
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
☒ ☐ ☐ was July 31, 2024.
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 201.1 Organization Chart - Departmental
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following: 900.3.4 Department Organization and
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Responsibility
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 900.11 Assigned Administrator (m)
administrator/manager.
☒ ☐ ☐ This responsibility is designated to the Facility
Manager and submitted to the Chief of Police.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 300 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.6 Use of Force and Restraint Devices
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 302.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407. 900.6 Use of Force and Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 424.2 Cite and Release Policy
received persons for release.
900.2 Temporary Custody of Adults; Policy:
“The Montclair Police Department is
committed to releasing adults from temporary
custody as soon as reasonably practicable,
and to keeping adults safe while in temporary
☒ ☐ ☐ custody at the Department. Adults should be
in temporary custody only for as long as
reasonably necessary for investigation,
processing, transfer or release; and in
compliance with the Cite and Release policy.”
900.10 Release and/or Transfer
(6) Security and control including physical counts and 900.11 Assigned Administrator: “The Facility
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Manger will at least annually review, evaluate,
contraband control, and key control. and make a record of security measures in
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, the Temporary Holding Facility. The review
review, evaluate, and make a record of security and evaluation shall include internal and
measures. The review and evaluation shall include external security measures of the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to
including security measures specific to prevention of prevention of sexual abuse and sexual
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. harassment.”
Conducted on August 13, 2024.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 900.11 (g) Assigned Administrator
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by
section 1032 of these regulations; 900.12 Fire Safety
900.12.1 Fire Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
City of Montclair Fire Prevention Bureau
conducted their biennial inspection on
September 11, 2024.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 900.14 Escapes, Disturbances, Civil
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ Disturbances, Taking of Hostages
(C) mass arrests; 900.4.3 Mass Arrests Exceeding Temporary
☒ ☐ ☐ Holding Facility Capacity
(D) natural disasters; 900.13 Evacuation of Temporary Holding
☒ ☐ ☐ Facility
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and 900.11 Assigned Administrator (k)
☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 900.5.7 Firearms and Other Security
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Measures
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. 900.3.1 Individuals Not to Be in Temporary
Custody
900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
900.4.1 Screening and Placement
900.4.2 Classification Plan, Screening and
Segregation of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐ 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
Injury
900.10 Release and/or Transfer
900.15 Training (e)
Suicidal arrestees will not enter the facility but
will be transported to the county jail or an
appropriate mental health facility.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
☒ ☐ ☐ 900.4.2 Classification Plan, Screening, and
Segregation of Inmates
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 902 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 902 Prison Rape Elimination
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. 902.6 Retaliation Prohibited
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 424.2 Cite and Release Policy
incarcerated persons.
900.2 Temporary Custody of Adults; Policy:
“The Montclair Police Department is
committed to releasing adults from temporary
custody as soon as reasonably practicable,
and to keeping adults safe while in temporary
☒ ☐ ☐ custody at the Department. Adults should be
in temporary custody only for as long as
reasonably necessary for investigation,
processing, transfer or release; and in
compliance with the Cite and Release policy.”
900.10 Release and/or Transfer
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 902.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be And Retaliation
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Agency has signs posted in their lobby and in
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
their booking/holding area.
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,
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 902.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment,
family, community members, and other interested And Retaliation
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be Agency has signs posted in their lobby and in
publicly posted at the facility. their booking/holding area. The agency
provides information for the public and other
interested third parties to report sexual abuse
or sexual harassment on their website.
☒ ☐ ☐
Agency website link:
Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 -
Montclair, CA (cityofmontclair.org)
and/or
https://www.cityofmontclair.org/complaints/
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 900.3.1 Individuals Not to Be in Temporary
Custody
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
900.4.1 Screening and Placement
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
900.4.2 Classification Plan, Screening and
The program shall include the following:
Segregation of Inmates
900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
☒ ☐ ☐ Injury
900.10 Release and/or Transfer
900.15 Training (e)
Suicidal arrestees will not enter the facility but
will be transported to a Type II facility or an
appropriate mental health facility. This is
evaluated upon intake via the Medical
Screening form.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 900.15 Training
personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 900.3.1 Individuals Not to be in Temporary
intake and prior to housing assignment. Custody
Any individual at risk for suicide will not be
☒ ☐ ☐ allowed into the facility.
Intake Medical Screening form requires
assessment of suicide risk.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special 900.3.1 Individuals Not to be in Temporary
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Custody
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
☒ ☐ ☐
classification. Information is sought via the Prisoner
Classification and Medical Screening Forms.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among 900.3.1 Individuals Not to be in Temporary
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Custody
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. The arresting officers stay with their own
incarcerated person if they are held within this
☒ ☐ ☐ facility. If they are not able to be held in this
facility due to their mental status, they are
transported to a hospital or Type II and
information regarding the incarcerated person
is relayed to the receiving custody personnel.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide 900.3.1 Individuals Not to be in Temporary
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Custody
environment should be considered.
The arresting officers stay with their own
incarcerated person if they are held within this
☒ ☐ ☐ facility. If they are not able to be held in this
facility due to their mental status, they are
transported to a hospital or Type II and
information regarding the incarcerated person
is relayed to the receiving custody personnel.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 900.3.1 Individuals Not to be in Temporary
☒ ☐ ☐ Custody
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
procedures.
☒ ☐ ☐ 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death or Serious
Injury
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death or Serious
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ Injury
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death or Serious
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Injury
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. 900.3.1 Individuals Not to be in Temporary
Custody
Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been
deleted.
The arresting officers stay with their own
incarcerated person if they are held within this
☒ ☐ ☐ facility. If they are not able to be held in this
facility due to their mental status, they are
transported to a hospital or Type II and
information regarding the incarcerated person
is relayed to the receiving custody personnel.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 900.11 Assigned Administrator
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility 900.12 Fire Safety
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
900.12.1 Fire Procedures
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 900.11 Assigned Administrator
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of 900.12 Fire Safety
Regulations Section 1029);
900.12.1 Fire Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
During the biennial inspection by the local fire
department, they review Montclair Police
Department’s Training and Preplanning. This
was last conducted on September 11, 2024.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with 900.12 Fire Safety
two-year retention of the inspection record;
BSCC staff reviewed documentation of the
fire prevention inspections from January 2021
to current, and the agency was compliant with
☒ ☐ ☐ this regulation.
The Facility Manager or designee documents
their inspection daily (sometimes multiple
times per day) on a monthly inspection log.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and City of Montclair, Fire Prevention Bureau
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires DFM Brett Petroff conducted the biennial
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection on September 11, 2024, and
found no deficiencies.
(d) an evacuation plan; and 900.13.3 Emergency Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ An evacuation route map is posted and was
provided to BSCC staff for review.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 900.13.4 Evacuation Formation Area
people in the case of fire.
In an event of an evacuation, incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons would be taken to the nearest Type
II facility.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 900.5.8 Reporting Physical Harm or Serious
Threat of Physical Harm
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of written records Compliance with this regulation was based on
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ policy review and onsite inspection. The
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
agency had no incident reports to review
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
during this inspectional cycle.
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 900.5.8 Reporting Physical Harm or Serious
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Threat of Physical Harm
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 900.5.8 Reporting Physical Harm or Serious
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Threat of Physical Harm
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 311.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
Injury of a Juvenile
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death or Serious
reporting requirements of Government Code section ☒ ☐ ☐ Injury
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death or Serious
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Injury
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, 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 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death or Serious
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Injury
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death or Serious
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Injury
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the
Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following 900.9 Suicide Attempt, Death or Serious
information: Injury
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
(2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 900.4.1 Screening and Placement
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, 900.4.2 Classification Plan, Screening and
or III facility shall develop and implement a written Segregation of Inmates: “Absent exigent
classification plan designed to properly assign circumstances, only one prisoner should be
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities confined in each cell. A supervisor may
according to the categories of gender identity, age, authorize the detention of more than one
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, prisoner per cell. The officer responsible for
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
the prisoner shall consider on a case-by-case
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
basis whether a placement would ensure the
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for
inmate's health and safety, and whether the
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such placement would present management or
☒ ☐ ☐
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the security problems. Segregation may be used
extent possible within the limits of the available number if necessary to protect the safety of the inmate
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. or others. Administrative segregation shall
consist of separate and secure housing, but
The written classification plan shall be based on objective shall not involve any other deprivation of
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the privileges than is necessary to obtain the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each objective of protecting the other inmates and
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
Department staff.”
housing assignments.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been BSCC staff was provided a Prisoner
deleted. Classification Form for review.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, 900.4.2 Classification Plan, Screening and
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Segregation of Inmates
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement
☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Prior to entering the facility, all arrestees are
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and medically screened as part of the booking
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require process. The arresting officer responsible for
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a the incarcerated person will evaluate for
medical evaluation is completed.
observable symptoms or statements made.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 900.4 Initiating Temporary Custody
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 900.3.1 Individuals not to be in Temporary
Custody: “An individual who is obviously
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the developmentally disabled” will not be in
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and temporary custody.”
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Any arrestee in need of medical attention or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. considered to have a mental disorder is
transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical
Center.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 900.3.1 Individuals not to be in Temporary
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Custody
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐
others or appear gravely disabled.
Adults are not held in temporary custody
longer than six hours.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be 900.3.1 Individuals not to be in Temporary
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Custody
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
900.3 General Criteria and Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐
Adults are not held in temporary custody
longer than six hours.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 900.4.2 Classification Plan, Screening and
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ Segregation of Inmates
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 900.4.2 Classification Plan, Screening and
Segregation of Inmates: “Absent exigent
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall circumstances, only one prisoner should be
develop and implement policies and procedures for the confined in each cell. A supervisor may
administrative separation of incarcerated people. authorize the detention of more than one
prisoner per cell. The officer responsible for
the prisoner shall consider on a case-by-case
basis whether a placement would ensure the
inmate's health and safety, and whether the
placement would present management or
security problems. Segregation may be used
☒ ☐ ☐
if necessary to protect the safety of the inmate
or others. Administrative segregation shall
consist of separate and secure housing, but
shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the
objective of protecting the other inmates and
Department staff.”
If placed in a holding cell, an incarcerated
person is generally in the cell alone.
Policies and procedures must include: 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of 900.4.2 Classification Plan, Screening, and
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Segregation of Inmates
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐
staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have Adults are not held in temporary custody
been deleted. longer than six hours.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 900.3.1 Individuals not to be in Temporary
Custody
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who An individual deemed as a suicide risk would
display behavior which results in the destruction of not enter the facility but would require
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to transport to a Type II facility or hospital as
☐ ☐ ☒
self or others.
deemed necessary.
This facility does not have any safety cells.
The remainder of categories in this section
will be marked as “Not Applicable.”
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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 fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal
☐ ☐ ☒
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 900.3.1 Individuals not to be in Temporary
Custody
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of An individual deemed too intoxicated to care
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
for themselves would not be allowed into the
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
THF and instead require transport to a Type II
☐ ☐ ☒
facility or hospital as deemed necessary.
This facility does not have any sobering cells.
The remainder of categories in this section
will be marked as “Not Applicable.”
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. ☐ ☐ ☒
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Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half
☐ ☐ ☒
hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 900.3.1 Individuals not to be in Temporary
Custody: “(j) An individual who is obviously
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the developmentally disabled (15 CCR 1057”
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the This process is typically conducted when
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or booked into a Type II facility.
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 900.3.1 Individuals Who Should Not Be In
Temporary Custody: “(g) Any individual who
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the has exhibited extremely violent or
responsible physician, shall develop and implement continuously violent behavior including
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint behavior that results in the destruction of
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which property or demonstrates an intent to cause
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person physical harm to themselves or others (15
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do CCR 1053; 15 CCR 1055).”
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated 900.6 Use of Force and Restraint Devices:
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
“The use of restraints, other than handcuffs or
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
leg irons, generally should not be used for
restraints to responsible health care staff. individuals in temporary custody at the
Montclair Police Department unless the
☐ ☐ ☒ person presents a heightened risk, and only
in compliance with the Handcuffing and
Restraints Policy. If the use of restraints other
than handcuffs in the temporary holding
facility is required, such application shall only
be with the approval of the Watch
Commander (15 CCR 1058).”
Agency typically does not use restraint
devices beyond handcuffs. Individuals in
need of restraint would be transported to a
Type II facility or be released. The remainder
of the sections for this category will be marked
as “Not Applicable.”
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
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(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 302.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 900.3.1 Individuals Not to Be in Temporary
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Custody: “(b) Any individual who has a
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant medical condition, including pregnancy, that
☒ ☐ ☐
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the may require medical attention, supervision, or
policy shall include reference to the following: medication while in temporary custody.”
900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
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(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 302.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
in recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 302.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
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 302.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s 302.3.2 Restraint of Pregnant Persons
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ 900.6.1 Pregnant Adults
pregnant people.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 900.5.5 Telephone Calls
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Agency allows for a minimum of three
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or completed calls.
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
Telephones are located outside of the holding
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
cells and are available upon request.
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices
may include but are not limited to videophones,
teletypewriters, or third-party communications
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 900.5.9 Attorneys and Bail Bondsmen
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 900.3 General Criteria and Supervision
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 900.5.5 Telephone Calls: “(c) Calls between
an individual in temporary custody and the
individual's attorney shall be deemed
confidential and shall not be monitored,
☒ ☐ ☐ eavesdropped upon, or recorded (Penal
Code § 851.5(b)(1); 15 CCR 1068).”
There are two rooms available for such.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 900.5.10 Discipline: “Discipline will not be
administered to any individual in custody at
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility this facility.”
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐ ☒ Anyone requiring discipline would be
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy transported to a Type II facility. All remaining
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, sections for this category will be marked as
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. “Not Applicable.”
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Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☐ ☐ ☒
booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable
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.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 900.5.10 Discipline: “Discipline will not be
PERSONS administered to any individual in custody at
this facility.”
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. Anyone requiring discipline would be
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following transported to a Type II facility. All remaining
elements: ☐ ☐ ☒ sections for this category will be marked as
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
“Not Applicable.”
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 officer. The consequences of such
violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time.
☐ ☐ ☒
2. Placement in disciplinary separation.
☐ ☐ ☒
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations.
☐ ☐ ☒
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer 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
specified 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
officer and the incarcerated person has been
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☐ ☐ ☒
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
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3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☐ ☐ ☒
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72
hours after an incarcerated person has been
☐ ☐ ☒
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐ ☒
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the
☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 900.5.10 Discipline: “Discipline will not be
administered to any individual in custody at
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer this facility.”
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a Anyone requiring discipline would be
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of transported to a Type II facility.
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.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 900.5.10 Discipline: “Discipline will not be
administered to any individual in custody at
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly this facility.”
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Anyone requiring discipline would be
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological transported to a Type II facility. All remaining
degradation. ☐ ☐ ☒ sections for this category will be marked as
“Not Applicable.”
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.
(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 fifteen days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be
documented.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☐ ☐ ☒
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall
☐ ☐ ☒
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group
☐ ☐ ☒
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24,
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 specified 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. ☐ ☐ ☒
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 900.5.10 Discipline: “Discipline will not be
administered to any individual in custody at
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept this facility.”
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☐ ☐ ☒
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule Anyone requiring discipline would be
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. transported to a Type II facility.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Incarcerated persons are not held more than
six hours.
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who All remaining sections for this category will be
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☐ ☐ ☒ marked as “Not Applicable” unless
limited to: determined otherwise.
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; Mattresses nor sheets are not provided as
incarcerated persons are not held longer than
☐ ☐ ☒
six hours.
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(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic 900.5.2 Temporary Custody Requirements:
conditions. “(h) Clean blankets are provided as
reasonably necessary to ensure the comfort
of an individual.
☒ ☐ ☐
1. The supervisor should ensure that there is
an adequate supply of clean blankets.”
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and Incarcerated persons are not held more than
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ six hours.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one Incarcerated persons are not held more than
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the six hours.
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated person.
Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer Incarcerated persons are not held more than
than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with six hours.
bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b)
☐ ☐ ☒
and (d) above prior to their first night in the facility and
every night thereafter.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 900.9.1 Facility Sanitation and Maintenance
MAINTENANCE
The watch commander is responsible for
The facility administrator shall develop written policies inspecting the THF for cleanliness.
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ Agency developed a sanitation log for
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule documenting cleaning and sanitation, as well
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and as, reporting maintenance concerns.
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15,
Article 9 inspection.
Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the
biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold Agency has a secure detention area if
minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 needed, however they only place juveniles in
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold non-secure detention.
minors in temporary custody in the jail.
☒ ☐ ☐
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions
Code section 207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR 311.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, Or Serious
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Injury of a Juvenile
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☒ ☐ ☐
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 311 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 311.13 Suicide Attempt, Death, Or Serious
and procedures concerning minors being held in Injury of a Juvenile
☒ ☐ ☐
temporary custody which shall address:
(a) suicide risk and prevention; 311.3.2 Suicide Prevention of Juveniles in
Custody
(b) use of restraints; 311.10 Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and 311.3.1 Emergency Medical Care of Juveniles
☒ ☐ ☐ in Custody
(d) prohibiting use of discipline. 311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements: “(r)
No discipline may be administered to any
juvenile, nor may juveniles be subjected to
☒ ☐ ☐
corporal or unusual punishment, humiliation,
or mental abuse (15 CCR 1142).”
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY 311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements
CUSTODY
311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (e)
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☒ ☐ ☐
held in temporary custody:
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities;
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if 311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (g)
the minor has not eaten within the past four (4)
hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☒ ☐ ☐
nourishment;
(3) access to drinking water; 311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (h)
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) access to language services; 311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (p)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) access to disabilities services; 311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (q)
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as 311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (f)
requested; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, 311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (j)
and/or lawyer; ☒ ☐ ☐
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(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure 311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (l)
the comfort of the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is 311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements (k)
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or
☒ ☐ ☐
is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
(b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of 311.8 Temporary Custody Requirements:
what is available under this section, and it shall be “While held in temporary custody, juveniles
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which shall be informed in writing of what is
minors have access. available to them pursuant to 15 CCR 1143
☒ ☐ ☐
and it shall be posted in at least one
conspicuous place to which they have
access (15 CCR 1143).”
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND 311.7 No-Contact Requirements
INCARCERATED ADULTS
Juveniles are held in non-secure detention
The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ only and in an area away from adult arrestees.
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section
1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may 311.7 No-Contact Requirements
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
☒ ☐ ☐
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY 311.12 Secure Custody
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace The agency has the capability to place a
officer on the basis that they are a person described by juvenile in secure detention if needed;
Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may however, they choose to only place juveniles
be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility in non-secure detention.
that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years
of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the
peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk
of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions
of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. ☒ ☐ ☐
Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14
years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief
of the peace officer present a serious security risk of
harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure
custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the
facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure
custody set forth in these standards are met.
Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or
older.
In making the determination whether the minor presents 311.12 Secure Custody (a)
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the
officer may take into account the following factors: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor;
(b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was 311.12 Secure Custody (b)
taken into custody; ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the 311.12 Secure Custody (c)
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate 311.12 Secure Custody (d)
supervision or protection of the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐
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(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who 311.12 Secure Custody (e)
are detained in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY 311.12 Secure Custody
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail,
☒ ☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 311.12.1 Locked Enclosures
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
311.12.1 Locked Enclosures (b)
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at
☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor;
and
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the 311.12.1 Locked Enclosures: “(d)
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least Unscheduled safety checks to provide for the
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. health and welfare of the juvenile by a staff
member, no less than once every 15
minutes, shall occur (15 CCR 1147; 15 CCR
1151).
1. All safety checks shall be logged.
☒ ☐ ☐
2. The safety check should involve
questioning the juvenile as to the
juvenile's wellbeing (sleeping
juveniles or apparently sleeping
juveniles should be awakened).
3. Requests or concerns of the juvenile
should be logged.”
(b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the 311.12.1 Locked Enclosures (e)
same locked room unless under constant direct visual
☒ ☐ ☐
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 311.12 Secure Custody: “Juveniles shall not
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED be secured to a stationary object for more than
ENCLOSURE 60 minutes. Supervisor approval is required to
secure a juvenile to a stationary object for
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☒ ☐ ☐ longer than 60 minutes and every 30 minutes
enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for thereafter (15 CCR 1148).”
more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure
is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant 311.12 Secure Custody
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety
☒ ☐ ☐
while secured to a stationary object.
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 311.12 Secure Custody
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
approved by a supervisor.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object 311.12 Secure Custody: “The decision for
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes securing a minor to a stationary object for
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the longer than 60 minutes and every 30 minutes
minor and shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ thereafter shall be based upon the best
interests of the juvenile offender (15 CCR
1148).”
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1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY 311.4 Custody of Juveniles
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the 311.4.3 Custody of Juvenile Offenders
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section
207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be
held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☒ ☐ ☐
facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or
arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate
juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non-
secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply.
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- 311.6 Juvenile Custody Logs
SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law
☒ ☐ ☐
enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be
documented and made available for review. Monitoring
a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices
shall never replace constant direct visual observation.
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY 311.3 Juveniles Who Should Not Be Held
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE
OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY
Facility administrators shall develop policies and
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
obtained for minors who are under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the
extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior
to secure or non-secure custody of that minor.
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked 311.12.1 Locked Enclosures: “(d)
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 Unscheduled safety checks to provide for the
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or health and welfare of the juvenile by a staff
release. These safety checks shall be documented, with member, no less than once every 15
actual time of occurrence recorded. minutes, shall occur (15 CCR 1147; 15 CCR
1151).
1. All safety checks shall be logged.
☒ ☐ ☐
2. The safety check should involve
questioning the juvenile as to the
juvenile's wellbeing (sleeping
juveniles or apparently sleeping
juveniles should be awakened).
3. Requests or concerns of the juvenile
should be logged.”
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a 311.12 Secure Custody
locked room shall be supervised in accordance with
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1148.
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Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be 311.1.1 Definitions: “Non-Secure Custody:
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. When a juvenile is held in the presence of an
officer or other custody employee at all times
and is not placed in a locked room, cell, or
behind any locked doors. Juveniles in non-
secure custody may be handcuffed but not to
a stationary or secure object. Personal
☒ ☐ ☐
supervision, through direct visual monitoring
and audio two-way communication is
maintained. Monitoring through electronic
devices, such as video, does not replace
direct visual observation (Welfare and
Institutions Code § 207.1; 15 CCR 1150).”
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 4373
FACILITY NAME: Montclair Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017: 2019:
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 10/29/2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING* Located in the administration area and vehicle
sallyport.
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 There are no sobering cells in this facility.
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 There is a shower available in the vehicle
the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ sallyport.
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage There are lockers available.
space for inmate valuables. ☒ ☐ ☐
6. A safety cell or cells as described in Section There are no safety cells in this facility.
1231.2.5 if the program statement identifies the
☐ ☐ ☒
need for such a cell.
7. Telephones which are accessible to the inmates. There is a telephone available outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐ holding cells.
8. Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. ☒ ☐ ☐
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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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 Each cell has a bench large enough that it can
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if be used as a bed. However, incarcerated
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours. ☐ ☐ ☒ persons are not held for longer than six hours
in this facility.
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space* There are lockers available if needed, but
incarcerated persons are not held in this
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies facility if they have medical/mental health
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title ☒ ☐ ☐ problems.
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
The area does have a first aid kit and AED.
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 This is available in the administrative area.
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in ☒ ☐ ☐
the security area.
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☒ ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER The facility has two backup generators.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE There are two available.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
☒ ☐ ☐
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough Each cell is equipped with an all-in-one fixture
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of that contains a toilet, wash basin, and water
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐ ☒ fountain.
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
☒ ☐ ☐
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
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6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
or tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be Each cell is equipped with an all-in-one fixture
substituted for each basin required. that contains a toilet, wash basin, and water
☐ ☐ ☒
fountain.
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* There is a shower located in the vehicle
sallyport area.
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. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.3.10 SEATING
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Located in the administration area and vehicle
sallyport.
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.
1231.6.7 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS Ceiling sensors in the holding area and pull
stations and sensors in the administrative
Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in areas.
☒ ☐ ☐
existing protective social-care homes or facilities in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4373
FACILITY: Montclair Police Department TYPE: THJ RC: (16)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 10/29/2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
A Holding 2001 1 (4) (4) 10’7” x 8’’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench. Capacity is limited by bench length.
B, C Holding 2001 2 (4) (8) 10’7” x 7’8” x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: 6’ bench. Capacity is limited by bench length.
D Holding 2001 1 (4) (4) 11.5’ x 8’ x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: Cell D was designed to ADA requirements. 78” bench. Capacity is limited by bench space.
Additional Notes:
• Minors are held in an unlocked room (15’1” x 7’4” x 9’) directly in front of the officer’s desk area. The officer has a clear
view of the minor. The room has a 6’ bench with the ability to cuff a person if needed and a table with two seats. There
is a restroom with 1T, 1W, and 1F connected to the unsecured room, but it must be unlocked by the officer.
• Processing (fingerprinting and photographing) of minors is done in a separate non-secure room near the lobby.
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
"+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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