San Diego SHRF CJ (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

February 5, 2026 Kelly Martinez, Sheriff San Diego County Sheriff’s Office 9621 Ridgehaven Court San Diego, CA 92123 2025-2026 UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SAN DIEGO COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Martinez, An Unannounced Inspection of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office was completed for the following facility on Tuesday, January 13, 2026: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Central Jail 4381 II This 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. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards for the facility. Sergeant Murillo, Sergeant Brock, and Sergeant Parent all provided information regarding the policies and practices of the Central Jail. In addition, Registered Nurse Hayden and Roxy provided all requested medical information and practices. For this unannounced inspection, the following Title 15 regulations were reviewed: 1027 Number of Personnel A copy of the daily staffing roster was provided, detailing all personnel assigned to various areas of the facility by the detentions staff. While there are no female incarcerated individuals at this facility, all female detentions staff were clearly identified. Overtime staff were also noted, along with the positions they covered. Kelly Martinez Sheriff Page 2 All detentions deputies are required to complete academy training to ensure they understand the critical responsibilities of their role and are prepared to respond immediately to emergencies. After reviewing the roster and the information provided by staff, there were no indications that the facility lacked sufficient personnel to complete daily operational tasks. Based on this review, the facility is compliant with this regulation. 1027.5 Safety Checks A basic inquiry was made regarding the definition of a safety check, its frequency, and the process for supervisory review. During each inspection round, detention deputies enter every housing area, visually confirm the presence and condition of all incarcerated individuals inside their cells, and assess the cell environment for any potential concerns. These checks ensure the safety and well-being of each individual. Safety checks must be conducted within 60 minutes of the previous check and should be staggered to avoid occurring at the same time each hour. Supervisory reviews are conducted daily. Sergeants have access to the computerized safety check log from any workstation, allowing them to verify that checks are completed on time. If a check is late, additional documentation is required to explain the delay. In cases where no documentation is provided, the supervisor contacts the deputy responsible to determine the reason for the delay and records the explanation as a supervisory note. This practice meets compliance with Title 15. 1030 Suicide Prevention Program Suicide prevention training is provided by qualified mental health staff to ensure deputies can recognize and respond to potential signs of suicidal ideation. Training is delivered both annually and during shift briefings. The medical intake process includes interviews conducted by healthcare staff, typically registered nurses. Information gathered from arrested individuals is entered into the medical database, allowing nurses to schedule follow-up appointments with healthcare providers, including Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP). Individuals expressing suicidal thoughts are immediately escorted to the second floor, where a QMHP can address their concerns without delay. As part of the Receiving Screening process, officers are asked whether they are aware of any current or recent suicidal ideations. Additionally, the Columbia- 4381 San Diego SHRF Central Jail II UI LTR 25-26 Kelly Martinez Sheriff Page 3 Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) questionnaire is administered to assess the severity of suicidal thoughts and guide appropriate intervention. Based on the information provided, this facility meets compliance with Title 15. 1050 Classification Each individual who remains in custody undergoes an in-person interview with a Classification Deputy. Prior to the interview, the Classification Unit retrieves the individual’s criminal history and reviews any prior incarceration records, if available. A decision tree is utilized to determine appropriate housing levels; however, deputies may override the final housing assignment when necessary. Overrides may occur for medical or mental health considerations, additional information, or investigative reasons. The Classification Unit works closely with healthcare staff to ensure proper housing placement. If healthcare staff recommend that an incarcerated person be housed in a specific medical area, classification staff will identify an appropriate space within a medical unit. The same process applies to program placement. The Classification Unit is responsible for identifying suitable housing and program spaces for incarcerated individuals, working collaboratively with healthcare providers, program staff, and in alignment with the best interests of the facility. Each movement of an incarcerated person is documented in the jail information management system, including the reason for the transfer. This process is compliant with this regulation. 1052 Behavioral Crisis Identification Behavioral crises can be identified during the intake process through comprehensive interviews conducted by healthcare staff or at any point during incarceration. When intervention by Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) is necessary, direct contact is made to assess the severity of the individual’s needs. Dedicated housing areas are available for those requiring mental health care, and mental health staff, nursing staff, and classification staff work collaboratively to address these needs. Through proactive engagement by QMHPs, the need for safety cell placement has been significantly reduced. The facility’s behavioral crisis identification process is compliant with this regulation. 1206 Health Care Procedures Manual Nurses Hayden and Roxy provided access to the Health Care Procedures Manual and demonstrated when policies were last updated, with the most recent revision 4381 San Diego SHRF Central Jail II UI LTR 25-26 Kelly Martinez Sheriff Page 4 occurring in August 2025. During sick call appointments, additional referrals can be made for other types of medical care within the facility. When necessary, appointments with outside medical providers are arranged by healthcare staff, who communicate directly with the doctor’s office. Transporting detentions staff are not informed of specific medical details to maintain medical confidentiality. Medical diets are prescribed based on clinical needs and may include, but are not limited to, vegetarian, cardiac, allergy-specific, or soft diets. Healthcare staffing includes registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses on a 24-hour basis. A physician and a nurse practitioner are available for advanced- level sick calls and remain on-call for urgent needs. This facility is compliant with this regulation. 1208 Medical Receiving Screening All medical clearances for jail entry are conducted by licensed and trained healthcare professionals, such as registered nurses. Prior to admission, both a Medical Clearance form and a Receiving Screening are completed. Based on specific criteria, healthcare staff may determine that an individual cannot be admitted and must first receive treatment at a hospital. The completed healthcare forms include detailed information such as screener observations, injuries, symptoms, disability notes (including preferred communication methods), gender identity, chronic conditions, general medical assessments, mental health screening and history, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale results, substance use assessment, questions specific to female incarcerated persons, and a disposition/treatment plan. All information, except for observational notes, is self-reported by the incarcerated individual. This is compliant with Title 15. I spoke with the four Sergeants on the same day as the unannounced inspection and informed them of my overall assessment of this inspection and that I found no items of noncompliance. Please email me at tim.mcwilliams@bscc.ca.gov or call (916)956-1559 if you have any questions. Sincerely, TIM MCWILLIAMS Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division 4381 San Diego SHRF Central Jail II UI LTR 25-26 Kelly Martinez Sheriff Page 5 Cc: Presiding Judge, San Diego County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, San Diego County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, San Diego County* County Administrator, San Diego County* J. Murillo, Sergeant, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bsc.ca.gov. 4381 San Diego SHRF Central Jail II UI LTR 25-26