BSCC
San Diego County Sheriff's Department (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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March 5, 2024
Kelly A. Martinez, Sheriff
John F. Duffy Administrative Center
9621 Ridgehaven Ct.
San Diego, CA 92123
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SAN DIEGO COUNTY COURT
HOLDING FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Martinez:
The 2023-2024ComprehensiveInspection of theSan DiegoCounty Sheriff's Department
Court Holdings has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday,
November 9, 2023, and the following facilities were inspected between Monday, January
22, 2024 and Thursday, January 25, 2024 :
FACILITY NAME BSCC #
San Diego Central Court 4383
San Diego Hall of Justice 4390
San Diego Juvenile Courts 4395
San Diego South (Chula Vista) Court 4425
San Diego North (Vista) Court 4445
San Diego East (El Cajon) Court 4455
These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to inspection(s) by the 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.
Kelly A. Martinez
Sheriff
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INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following item of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
Title 15 Section, §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:
(e) Documentation shall include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a
cell, module, or dormitory number; and
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff who completed the
safety check(s).
BSCC staff found that, although the safety checks were made in times required of
the section, at North, Central, and East Courts, the specific documentation of the
location is not being recorded.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE)
attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
We found no violations of the JJDPA; a copy of the monitoring report is attached for your
information.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An outbrief with your staff was held on Wednesday, February 7, 2024; BSCC staff
presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best
practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report
for noncompliance items found during the inspection. We ask that your agency provide
BSCC staff with a CAP addressing these issues on Monday, March 11, 2024; we will
respond to the CAP under a separate cover letter.
* * *
Please email me at dale.miller@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-3679 if you have any
questions.
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Kelly A. Martinez
Sheriff
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Sincerely,
DALE MILLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
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*
Brian Nevins, Assistant Sheriff,
Justin White, Commander, San
Gerardo Cortes-
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCCCode:4383
FACILITYNAME: San Diego County Central Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S)INTERVIEWED: Corporal Etchepare
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 24, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Procedures Manual
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Order #E.03 Training Standards:
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training.
Upon assignment to a court holding area, or
in no case more than six months after
Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
assignment, each deputy will complete an 8-
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
hour course of training.
(b) jail operations liability;
The training will cover the following topics:
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
A. Applicable minimum jail standards.
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
B. Jail operations liability.
safety; and,
C. Incarcerated persons separation
(e) suicide prevention;
(including juveniles).
(f) de-escalation;
D. Emergency procedures and planning.
(g) juvenile procedures;
E. Suicide prevention; and,
(h) racial bias; and,
F. Special problems and needs presented by
(i) mental illness.
minors.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
G. De-escalation.
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
H. Juvenile procedures.
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
I. Racial bias.
employees' level of experience and training, and other
J. Mental illness.
relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Order #E.03
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
Upon assignment to a court holding area, or
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
in no case more than six months after
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
assignment.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
All sworn staff receive Core training.
1This 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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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Order #E.03
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Eight hours of refresher training, covering
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
the same topics, will be required every two
years thereafter, as long as personnel are
assigned to a court holding area or
supervise a court holding area.
BSCC staff reviewed training records and
found that training meets the requirements
of this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
these regulations. routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
personnel on duty to respond to emergency
situations involving court holding.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Order #E.04
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 always have a minimum of two deputies on
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. duty. These deputies will be responsible for
conducting safety checks and able to
respond to emergencies during normal
working hours.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Order #E.04
would conflict with the supervision and care of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall Order #E.04
be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. Whenever one or more female inmates are
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. in the court holding area, there should be at
least one female employee assigned to that
area.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel Order #E.04
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel
assigned to the facility and their duties. Such a staffing
sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and
personnel on duty to respond to emergency
recommendations shall be reported to the local situations involving court holding.
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed duty rosters and
safety checks. It appears that there is
adequate female and overall staffing for
this facility and operation.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Order #E.16 JIMS Daily Logging
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following:
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being Order #E.16
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
through direct visual observation of all people held and A. Deputies are expected to physically walk
housed in the facility. to all holding cells and check the
incarcerated persons through direct visual
observation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Order #E.16
between safety checks.
B. Deputies supervising adult inmates will
perform random area/safety checks not to
exceed 60 minutes between checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety There are no safety or sobering cells in the
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as court holding. If a person is placed in a
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 restraint system, they do not stay in the
of these regulations. facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Order #E.16
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Order #E.16
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs from
January through December 2023.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Order #E.16
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check Order #E.16
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and III. A. Area/Safety checks
Specific cells or modules are not identified
on the safety checks.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Order #E.16
who completed the safety check(s).
The description field of the log will give the
name(s) and/or ARJIS number(s) of the
deputy(s) conducting the check.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Order #E.16
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors are required to review JIMS
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Activity Logs at least twice during their shift.
safety checks. Reviews should be conducted in such a
manner as to ensure compliance with the
minimum standards required under Title 15.
Supervisors will make a Supervisor Log
Review entry showing that the check has
been completed.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the All assigned court holding staff receive
training standards established by the Board for general emergency procedures and plan training.
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one All personnel have been trained and
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety participated in evacuations of the facility.
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2
Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures Manual is a series of orders
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy reviewed annually, with the latest revision on
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title August 4, 2023.
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a In addition to the Court Services Manual,
manual shall be made available to all employees. BSCC staff used sections of the San Diego
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Department Detentions Policies and
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been Procedures manuals in this review.
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Order #A.03 Bureau Organization
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation, Safety and
administrator/manager. Maintenance
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state
and federal legal requirements and includes Policy and Procedures Manual, Section F,
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Use of Force Guidelines
holds.
The use of the carotid restraint is
prohibited.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407. Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not
be restrained with leg chains, waist chains,
or handcuffed behind the body.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of Department Policy and Procedure section
and searches of the facility and incarcerated 6.29, Contraband Evidence
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each Order #E.15 Key Control
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
BSCC staff was presented with an
external security measures of the facility including
security measures specific to prevention of sexual
dated November 13, 2023.
abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: BSCC staff reviewed the on-site
emergency plan.
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
(C) mass arrests; Order #G.02 Riot and Disorder
(D) natural disasters; Order #G.03 Emergency Evacuations
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and Order #F.28 Security Alarm Testing and
Logging
2Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general
access.
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(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, Order #F.6 Weapons Screening
chemical agents, and related security devices.
Weapons lockers are located at the
entrances to the secure holding area.
Additionally, there is a weapon safe for
storage.
(8) Suicide Prevention. Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse San
and sexual harassment. Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127
Prison Rape Elimination Act
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and San Diego County
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127
reporting any abuse. Prison Rape Elimination Act
(12) Release policy, including release planning for In practice, persons are returned to the jail
incarcerated persons. for release.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number and Assignment (PREA)
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Assignment (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Policy and Procedures Manual, #6.127
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Prison Rape Elimination Act
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
BSCC staff verified signs are posted in the
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
holding areas that inform persons in
incidents,
custody as to how they report sexual
assault and sexual abuse.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, BSCC staff verified signs are posted in the
family, community members, and other interested public areas that inform family and friends
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual of persons in custody as to how they report
harassment. The method for reporting shall be sexual assault and sexual abuse.
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial
personnel.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Order #14 Pre-Intake Screening
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, Persons do not stay in custody of the court
including placement in restrictive housing, following a holding.
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Prevention
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Order #E.23. I. A.
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Order #E.23. I. A.
Deputies shall not leave the inmate
unattended.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Order #E.23. I. B.
procedures.
The supervisor will arrange for the
incarcerated person to be transported to the
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
(SDCPH) Emergency Psychiatric Unit
(EPU).
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Deaths
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Order #E.23
attempted suicides as defined by the facility 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. Order #E.23
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Order #E.23
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire Each CSB court holding facility will have a
department to be included as part of the policy and fire suppression plan in the form of a facility-
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of specific sheet that will include site-specific
Regulations Section 1029); issues and requirements.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis Order #E.05
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
The assigned deputy will conduct monthly
inspections of the fire equipment within the
holding tanks and immediate areas. The
results of inspections will be documented
and kept on file at each command for a
minimum of two years.
BSCC staff reviewed two years of
inspections by facility personnel.
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(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Order #E.05
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; Local commands will be responsible for
scheduling facility inspections by the local
fire department at a minimum of every two
years.
The last Fire Marshal Inspection was
conducted on October 6, 2023.
(d) an evacuation plan; and Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Persons will be housed at the nearest
people in the case of fire. county jail facility.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Order #E.22 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incidents that result in physical harm or
and procedures for the maintenance of written records a serious threat of physical harm to an
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical employee or inmates shall be documented
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee and given an appropriate follow-up
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other investigation to determine whether criminal
person. charges or other actions are appropriate.
Such records shall include the names of the persons BSCC staff reviewed ten random reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, that occurred in the last year. All those
and the date and time of the occurrence. reviewed meet the requirements of this
section.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Order #E.22
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. The initial documentation shall be
completed and forwarded to a supervisor
no later than 24 hours after the information
is brought to the attention of staff.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health will be conducted in the following manner:
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures 1. The Department of Health Services,
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody Forensic Mental Health shall review deaths
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall with mental health implications.
include the facility administrator or designee, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health shall review deaths without mental health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. implications.
3. F
Medical Services Division shall jointly
review deaths with both mental health and
medical implications.
B. The Chief of Forensic Mental Health, the
Medical Services Administrator, or both, as
appropriate, shall issue a summary of
findings.
C. The summary shall be presented to the
affected Area Captain and Court Services
Bureau Assistant Sheriff for review
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
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 Order #E.21 Juvenile Inmate Attempted
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Suicides, Deaths and Serious Illnesses or
lockup, or court holding facility: Injuries
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(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Order #E.21
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section IV. California Government Code section
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 12525 requires that any death of a person
10 calendar days after the death. in custody must be reported to the California
Attorney General within 10 days after the
death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 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.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall All deputies assigned to a court holding area
establish and implement a written plan designed to will be familiar with the classification code
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed system and wristband color system of the
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and Detentions Bureau.
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
Detention Services Division Manual #R.01
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
Inmate Classification
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Order #E.07
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety BSCC staff reviewed the classification
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement questions asked of a person on being
would present management or security problems. A remanded. The questions meet the
requirements of this section.
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Order #E.14 Pre-Intake Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
The deputy will ask the arrestee the basic
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
medical screening questions from the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
Temporary Holding Cell Checklist. A more
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
comprehensive and detailed screening will
evaluation is completed
be conducted at the jail once booked into
custody.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be BSCC staff reviewed the medical questions
made of the person being booked as to whether the asked of a person on being remanded. The
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such questions meet the requirements of this
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of section.
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 The holding facility utilizes the San Diego
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Manual, Section #J.03, for guidelines in
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and dealing with Mentally Disordered Inmates.
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Identified inmates are seen immediately by
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of a physician.
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
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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 No one is held in court holding for 24 hours.
secured within 24 hours of identification 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.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Order #E.07 Classification Plan
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
All inmates classified as Administrative
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
Segregation, escape or assault risk (not
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
Isolation, or Protective Custody shall be
Policies and procedures must include:
segregated to the extent possible given the
physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas. All deputies assigned to a court
holding area will be familiar with the
classification codes.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Order #E.07
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of All inmates classified as Administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Segregation, Escape or Assault Risk (not
staff. housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
Isolation, or Protective Custody shall be
separated to the extent possible given the
physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect This is a court holding. Separation is limited
to the time at the court.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for Order #E.07
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) Influenced 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 Order #E.07
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Upon receiving inmates into the court
staff. holding area, the deputies should verify the
inmate's classification noted in JIMS
clothing. Deputies shall also note any
unusual risk or hazards of an inmate that is
either verbally relayed or noted in JIMS.
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(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and This is a court holding. Separation is limited
evaluation of the need to continue placement in to the time at the court.
administrative separation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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 regional No person is held in this court holding for as
center for any incarcerated person suspected or much as 24 hours.
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The court holding has a WRAP device
responsible physician, shall develop and implement available for persons that start destroying
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint the facility, are injuring themselves, or are
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which proving to assault other persons or staff.
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person There have been uses of the WRAP device
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do in the court during this cycle. In each case,
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other the persons were immediately transported to
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated the hospital or jail.
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and
(5) exercising of extremities.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Order #F.20
or as a substitute for treatment.
In no case shall restraints be used for
discipline or as a substitute for medical
treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Order #F.20
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an The placement may be made because the
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. inmate is:
A. An escape risk
B. Displaying behavior that can result in
destruction of property.
C. A danger 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.
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(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
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
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 Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not be
in recovery after delivery or termination of the restrained with leg chains, waist chains, or
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg handcuffed behind the body.
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Inmates in labor, during delivery, or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination recovering after delivery shall not be
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the restrained unless deemed necessary for the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for safety and security of the inmate, staff, or the
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, public.
the staff, or the public.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed if a medical
who is currently responsible for the medical care of care professional determines it is medically
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical necessary.
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Order #E.09 Adult Inmate Access to
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
Each area command implements
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
procedures to ensure that inmates have
shall consist of:
access to counsel while housed in Court
Holding areas.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Order #E.09
All efforts are made to ensure attorney/
client confidentiality.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation Safety and
MAINTENANCE Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Maintenance and janitorial services are by
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
contracts administered by the court. Pride is
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
contracted for maintenance and cleaning.
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
BSCC staff walked through the entire facility
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
and found it to be cleaned and maintained.
which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies 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 and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
minors. The policy shall address the requirements of
Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons,
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, 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.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor,
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
cells for the holding of minors.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both 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 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 notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS San Diego Custody Deputies have direct
visual supervision of all minors placed in the
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each holding cells. These Deputies conduct and
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at record checks in accordance with this
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the section.
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.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to 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 confined 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 confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR San Die
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures, Section 6, Operations -
Emergency Medical Care
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.
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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: 4383
FACILITY NAME: San Diego County Central Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: Other:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 24, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
booking
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01:
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH)
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
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
more
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:
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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 and no weapons are
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual
compartments, locks and keys.
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.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4383
FACILITY: San Diego County Central Court Holding TYPE: CHJ RC: (558)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 24, 2024
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
Basement (Male)
M1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 10.4 x 7.10 x 9.0 1 1 1
. (Rated by bench measurements)
M2 M3 M4 H 2008 3 (4) (12) 10.4 x 6.3 x 9.0 1 1 1
. (Rated by bench measurements)
M5 M6 H 2008 2 (12) (24) 10.04 x 12.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
M7 M8 M9 H 2008 3 (4) (12) 10.4 x 6.3 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space = . (Rated by bench measurements)
M10 M11 H 2008 4 (11) (44) 10.4 x 11.3 x 9.0 1 1 1
M12 M13
Rated by cell measurements)
M14M15 H 2008 2 (8) (16) 10. 9.0 x 8.4 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space Rated by cell measurements)
M16 H 2008 1 (9) (9) 10.9.0 x 8.4 x 9.0 1 1 1
Rated by cell measurements)
M17 M18 H 2008 2 (11) (22) 10.9.0 x 10.6 x 1 1 1
9.0
Bench space = 126 + 113 = 239 Rated by cell measurements)
M19M20 H 2008 2 (3) (6) 8.8 x 6.1 x 9.0 1 1 1
Rated by bench measurements)
M21 H 2008 1 (3) (3) 11.1 x 10.9.0 x 1 1 1
9.0
*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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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
Rated by bench measurements). ADA cell
M22 H 2008 1 (8) (8) 7.8 x 11.0 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space 132 + 76 = Rated by cell measurements)
M23 M24 H 2008 3 (4) (12) 7.8 x 7.0 x 9.0 1 1 1
M25
Rated by bench measurements)
M26M27 H 2008 2 (7) (14) 7.8 x 10.10 x 9.0 1 1 1
Rated by cell measurements)
Basement (Female)
F1 H 2008 1 (4) (4) 8.2 x 6.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Rated by bench measurements)
F2 H 2008 1 (4) (4) 7.8 x 6.8 x 9.0 1 1 1
(Rated by cell measurements)
F3 H 2008 1 (5) (5) 6.7 x 8.10 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space Rated by cell measurements)
F4 H 2008 1 (5) (5) 6.7 x 8.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space = Rated by cell measurements)
F5 H 2008 1 (5) (5) 6.7 x 8.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
. (Rated by cell measurements)
F6 H 2008 1 (9) (9) 11.1 x 8.8 x 9.0 1 1 1
Rated by cell measurements)
F7 H 2008 1 (11) (11) 10.5 x 18.0 x 9.0 1 1 1
90 Rated by bench measurements) ADA Cell
F8 H 2008 1 (7) (7) 10.5 x 7.11 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space = 9.0 Rated by cell measurements)
F9.0 H 2008 1 (13) (13) 10.5 x 14.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Rated by bench measurements)
*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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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
F10 H 2008 1 (9.0) (9.0) 10.5 x 13.10 x 9.0 1 1 1
9.0 Rated by bench measurements)
Basement (Juvenile)
J1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 10.5 x 10.1 x 9.0 1 1 1
Rated by bench measurements). ADA Cell
J2 J3 J4 H 2008 3 (5) (15) 10.5 x 90. X 9.0 1 1 1
Rated by bench measurements)
1st Floor
Arrangement Dock North (Male)
Arrangement Dock North (Female)
1 H 2008 1 (4) (4) 16.7 x 6.0 x 9.0 1 1 1
2, 3 H 2008 2 (9) (18) 16.7 x 6.0 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space = 90
4 H 2008 1 (7) (7) 7.2 x 11.8 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space =
5 H 2008 1 (14) (14) 11.8 x12.10 x 9.0 1 1 1
9.0
6 H 2008 1 (4) (4) 12.11 x 4.10 1 1 1
Arrangement Dock South (Male)
Arrangement Dock South (Female)
8th floor
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.7 x 6.3 x 9.0 1 1 1
*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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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
2 H 2008 1 (5) (5) 10.6 x 15.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
10th Floor
1-2 H 2008 2 (2) (4) 10.x 4.4 s 9.0 1 1 1
3 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 6.4 14.0 x 9.0 1 1 1
11th Floor (North)
Arrangement Dock (Male)
Arrangement Dock (Female)
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 10.3 x 4.7 x 9.0 1 1 1
2 H 2008 1 (8) (8) 5.10 x18.3 x 9.0 1 1 1
3 H 2008 1 (9) (9) 6.2 x 18.4 x 9.0 1 1 1
11th Floor (South)
Arrangement Dock (Male)
Arrangement Dock (Female)
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 10.3 x 4.7 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space
2 H 2008 1 (8) (8) 5.10 x18.3 x 9.0 1 1 1
3 H 2008 1 (8) (8) 6.2 x 18.4 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench
12th Floor North
Arrangement Dock (Male)
*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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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
Arrangement Dock (Female)
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 10.3 x 4.7 x 9.0 1 1 1
2 H 2008 1 (8) (8) 5.10 x18.3 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
3 H 2008 (9) (9) 5.9 x 18.11 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
12th Floor South
1 & 2 H 2008 2 (2) (4) 13.3 x 4.4x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space
3 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 14.0 x 6.2 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space
13th Floor North
1 H 2008 (6) (6) (6) 10.4 x 15.1 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) (6) 7.1 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space
13th Floor South
1 & 2 H 2008 2 (2) (4) 10.3 x 4.5x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space
3 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 6.1 x 14.0 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space
14th floor North
1 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 10.4 x 15.1 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.01 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
*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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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
14th Floor South
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench space
15th Floor North
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
15th Floor South
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
16th Floor North
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
16th Floor South
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
17th Floor North
*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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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
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
17th Floor South
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
18th Floor North
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
18th Floor South
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
19th Floor North
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
19th Floor South
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
*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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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
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
20th Floor North
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
20th Floor South
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
21st Floor North
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
21st Floor South
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
22nd Floor North
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
*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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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
22nd Floor South
1 H 2008 1 (2) (2) 7.0 x 6.6 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
2 H 2008 1 (6) (6) 15.1 x 10.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
Bench Space
*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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCCCode: 4390
FACILITYNAME: San Diego County Hall of Justice Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S)INTERVIEWED: Corporal Etchepare
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 24, 2024
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Procedures Manual
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Order #E.03 Training Standards:
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training.
Upon assignment to a court holding area, or
in no case more than six months after
Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
assignment, each deputy will complete an 8-
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
hour course of training.
(b) jail operations liability;
The training will cover the following topics:
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
A. Applicable minimum jail standards.
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
B. Jail operations liability.
safety; and,
C. Incarcerated persons separation
(e) suicide prevention;
(including juveniles).
(f) de-escalation;
D. Emergency procedures and planning.
(g) juvenile procedures;
E. Suicide prevention; and,
(h) racial bias; and,
F. Special problems and needs presented by
(i) mental illness.
minors.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
G. De-escalation.
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
H. Juvenile procedures.
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
I. Racial bias.
employees' level of experience and training, and other
J. Mental illness.
relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Order #E.03
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
Upon assignment to a court holding area or
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
in no case more than six months after
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
assignment.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
All sworn staff receive Core training.
1This 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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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Order #E.03
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Eight hours of refresher training, covering
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
the same topics, will be required every two
years thereafter, as long as personnel are
assigned to a court holding area or
supervise a court holding area.
BSCC staff reviewed training records and
found that training meets the requirements
of this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
these regulations. routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
personnel on duty to respond to emergency
situations involving court holding.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Order #E.04
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 always have a minimum of two deputies on
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. duty. These deputies will be responsible for
conducting safety checks and able to
respond to emergencies during normal
working hours.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Order #E.04
would conflict with the supervision and care of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. In practice, this court holding is only staffed
when a person is being held. Staffing is
shared with the San Diego Central Court.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall Order #E.04
be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. Whenever one or more female inmates are
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. in the court holding area, there should be at
least one female employee assigned to that
area.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel Order #E.04
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel
assigned to the facility and their duties. Such a staffing sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and
personnel on duty to respond to emergency
recommendations shall be reported to the local
situations involving court holding.
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Order #E.16 JIMS Daily Logging
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 Order #E.16
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
through direct visual observation of all people held and A. Deputies are expected to physically walk
housed in the facility. to all holding cells and check the
incarcerated persons through direct visual
observation.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Order #E.16
between safety checks.
B. Deputies supervising adult inmates will
perform random area/safety checks not to
exceed 60 minutes between checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety There are no safety or sobering cells in the
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as court holding. If a person is placed in a
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 restraint system, they do not stay in the
of these regulations. facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Order #E.16
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Order #E.16
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: BSCC staff reviewed the one safety check
log from January through December 2023.
This is a civil court and rarely holds anyone.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Order #E.16
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check Order #E.16
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and III. A. Area/Safety checks
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Order #E.16
who completed the safety check(s).
The description field of the log will give the
name(s) and/or ARJIS number(s) of the
deputy(s) conducting the check.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Order #E.16
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors are required to review JIMS
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Activity Logs at least twice during their shift.
safety checks. Reviews should be conducted in such a
manner as to ensure compliance with the
minimum standards required under Title 15.
Supervisors will make a Supervisor Log
Review entry showing that the check has
been completed.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the All assigned court holding staff receive
training standards established by the Board for general emergency procedures and plan training.
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one All personnel have been trained and
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety participated in evacuations of the facility.
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2
Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures Manual is a series of orders
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy reviewed annually, with the latest revision on
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title August 4, 2023.
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a In addition to the Court Services Manual,
manual shall be made available to all employees. BSCC Staff used sections of the San Diego
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Department Detentions Policies and
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been Procedures manuals in this review.
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Order #A.03 Bureau Organization
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation, Safety and
administrator/manager. Maintenance
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state
and federal legal requirements and includes Policy and Procedures Manual, Section F,
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Use of Force Guidelines
holds.
The use of the carotid restraint is prohibited.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407. Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not be
restrained with leg chains, waist chains, or
handcuffed behind the body.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of Department Policy and Procedure section
and searches of the facility and incarcerated 6.29, Contraband Evidence
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each
Order #E.15 Key Control
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
external security measures of the facility including BSCC staff was presented with an
security measures specific to prevention of sexual
abuse and sexual harassment. dated November 13, 2023.
(7) Emergency procedures include: BSCC staff reviewed the on-site emergency
plan.
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
(C) mass arrests; Order #G.02 Riot and Disorder
(D) natural disasters; Order #G.03 Emergency Evacuations
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and Order #F.28 Security Alarm Testing and
Logging
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, Order #F.6 Weapons Screening
chemical agents, and related security devices.
Weapons lockers are located at the
entrances to the secure holding area.
Additionally, there is a weapon safe for
storage.
2Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general
access.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse San
and sexual harassment. Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127 Prison
Rape Elimination Act
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and San Diego County
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127 Prison
reporting any abuse. Rape Elimination Act
(12) Release policy, including release planning for This is a civil court. No persons are released
incarcerated persons. from this court.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation and
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Assignment (PREA)
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Assignment (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Policy and Procedures Manual, #6.127
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Prison Rape Elimination Act
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
BSCC staff verified signs are posted in the
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
holding areas that inform persons in custody
incidents,
as to how they can report sexual assault and
sexual abuse.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, BSCC staff verified signs are posted in the
family, community members, and other interested public areas that inform family and friends of
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual persons in custody as to how they can report
harassment. The method for reporting shall be sexual assault and sexual abuse.
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial
personnel.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Order #14 Pre-Intake Screening
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, Persons do not stay in custody of the court
including placement in restrictive housing, following a holding.
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Prevention
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Order #E.23. I. A.
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
environment should be considered.
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Order #E.23. I. A.
Deputies shall not leave the inmate
unattended.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Order #E.23. I. B.
procedures.
The supervisor will arrange for the
incarcerated person to be transported to the
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
(SDCPH) Emergency Psychiatric Unit
(EPU).
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Deaths
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Order #E.23
attempted suicides as defined by the facility 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. Order #E.23
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Order #E.23
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire Each CSB court holding facility will have a
department to be included as part of the policy and fire suppression plan in the form of a facility-
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of specific sheet that will include site-specific
Regulations Section 1029); issues and requirements.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis Order #E.05
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
The assigned deputy will conduct monthly
inspections of the fire equipment within the
holding tanks and immediate areas. The
results of inspections will be documented
and kept on file at each command for a
minimum of two years.
BSCC staff reviewed two years of
inspections by facility personnel.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Order #E.05
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; Local commands will be responsible for
scheduling facility inspections by the local
fire department at a minimum of every two
years.
The last Fire Marshal Inspection was
conducted on October 6, 2023.
(d) an evacuation plan; and Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Persons will be housed at the nearest
people in the case of fire. county jail facility.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Order #E.22 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incidents that result in physical harm or a
and procedures for the maintenance of written records serious threat of physical harm to an
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical employee or inmates shall be documented
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee and given an appropriate follow-up
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other investigation to determine whether criminal
person. charges or other actions are appropriate.
Such records shall include the names of the persons BSCC staff requested to review all incident
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, reports in the court holding during the last
and the date and time of the occurrence. year. There were no reported incidents.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Order #E.22
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. The initial documentation shall be completed
and forwarded to a supervisor no later than
24 hours after the information is brought to
the attention of staff.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health will be conducted in the following manner:
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures 1. The Department of Health Services,
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody Forensic Mental Health shall review deaths
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall with mental health implications.
include the facility administrator or designee, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health shall review deaths without mental health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. implications.
3.
Medical Services Division shall jointly review
deaths with both mental health and medical
implications.
B. The Chief of Forensic Mental Health, the
Medical Services Administrator, or both, as
appropriate, shall issue a summary of
findings.
C. The summary shall be presented to the
affected Area Captain and Court Services
Bureau Assistant Sheriff for review
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
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 Order #E.21 Juvenile Inmate Attempted
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Suicides, Deaths and Serious Illnesses or
lockup, or court holding facility: Injuries
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Order #E.21
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section IV. California Government Code section
12525. Acopy of the report shall be submitted within 12525 requires that any death of a person in
10 calendar days after the death. custody must be reported to the California
Attorney General within 10 days after the
death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 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.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
All deputies assigned to a court holding area
establish and implement a written plan designed to
will be familiar with the classification code
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
system and wristband color system of the
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
Detentions Bureau.
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
Detention Services Division Manual #R.01
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
Inmate Classification
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Order #E.07
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety BSCC staff reviewed the classification
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement questions asked of a person on being
would present management or security problems. A remanded. The questions meet the
requirements of this section.
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Order #E.14 Pre-Intake Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
The deputy will ask the arrestee the basic
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
medical screening questions from the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
Temporary Holding Cell Checklist. A more
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
comprehensive and detailed screening will
evaluation is completed
be conducted at the jail once booked into
custody.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be BSCC staff reviewed the medical questions
made of the person being booked as to whether the asked of a person on being remanded. The
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such questions meet the requirements of this
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of section.
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 The holding facility utilizes the San Diego
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Section #J.03, for guidelines in dealing with
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Mentally Disordered Inmates.
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
Identified inmates are seen immediately by
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
a physician.
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 No one is held in court holding for 24 hours.
secured within 24 hours of identification 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.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Order #E.07 Classification Plan
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
All inmates classified as Administrative
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
Segregation, escape or assault risk (not
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
Isolation, or Protective Custody shall be
Policies and procedures must include:
segregated to the extent possible given the
physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas. All deputies assigned to a court
holding area will be familiar with the
classification codes.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Order #E.07
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of All inmates classified as Administrative
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Segregation, Escape or Assault Risk (not
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
staff. Isolation, or Protective Custody shall be
separated to the extent possible given the
physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect This is a court holding. Separation is limited
to the time at the court.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for Order #E.07
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) Influenced 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 Order #E.07
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Upon receiving inmates into the court
staff. holding area, the deputies should verify the
inmate's classification noted in JIMS
clothing. Deputies shall also note any
unusual risks or hazards of an inmate that is
either verbally relayed or noted in JIMS.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and This is a court holding. Separation is limited
evaluation of the need to continue placement in to the time at the court.
administrative separation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the regional No person is held in this court holding for as
center for any incarcerated person suspected or much as 24 hours.
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
The court holding has a WRAP device
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
available for persons that start destroying
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
the facility, are injuring themselves, or are
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
proving to assault other persons or staff.
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person
There have been no uses of the WRAP
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
device in the court during this cycle. If a
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
person would need to be placed in a
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
restraint system, the person will immediately
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
be transported to the hospital or jail.
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and
(5) exercising of extremities.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Order #F.20
or as a substitute for treatment.
In no case shall restraints be used for
discipline or as a substitute for medical
treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Order #F.20
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an The placement may be made because the
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. inmate is:
A. An escape risk
B. Displaying behavior that can result in
destruction of property.
C. A danger 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.
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(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
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. Inaccordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not be
in recovery after delivery or termination of the restrained with leg chains, waist chains, or
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg handcuffed behind the body.
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Inmates in labor, during delivery, or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination recovering after delivery shall not be
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the restrained unless deemed necessary for the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for safety and security of the inmate, staff, or
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the public.
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed if a medical
who is currently responsible for the medical care of care professional determines it is medically
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical necessary.
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
Verification of pregnancy and notification of
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, rights will take place at the county jail.
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Order #E.09 Adult Inmate Access to
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Each area command implements
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access procedures to ensure that inmates have
shall consist of: access to counsel while housed in Court
Holding areas.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Order #E.09
All efforts are made to ensure attorney/
client confidentiality.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation Safety and
MAINTENANCE Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Maintenance and janitorial services are by
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
contracts administered by the court. Pride is
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
contracted for maintenance and cleaning.
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 BSCC staff walked through the entire facility
which may be found. and found it to be cleaned and maintained.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors may be held in this facility when
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article there are no adult detainees present.
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies 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 and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
minors. The policy shall address the requirements of
Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons,
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, 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.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor,
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Minors can be held in the cells when no
adults are being held.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following: This is a civil court and rarely are adults or
minors held in the cells.
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(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both 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 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 notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS San Diego Custody Deputies have direct
visual supervision of all minors placed in the
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each holding cells. These Deputies conduct and
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at record checks in accordance with this
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the section.
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.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to 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 confined 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 confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures, Section 6, Operations -
Emergency Medical Care
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.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections1
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001
BSCC Code: 4390
FACILITY NAME: San Diego Hall of Justice Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 24, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
booking
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH, NA in CH) This is a court holding facility and there is no
01: sobering cell in this facility.
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH)
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
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
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) No staging cells. Text of the regulation
deleted.
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
1Formerly the Corrections Standards Authority.
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Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) No sobering cells. Text of the regulation
01: deleted.
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Safety Cell (2.5) No safety cells. Text of the regulation deleted.
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
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:
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.
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) Windows obscured to provide modesty.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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) No cell padding.
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification
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.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9) No shelves or clothes hooks.
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each washbasin.
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.
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Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum-Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual
compartments, locks and keys.
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.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4390
FACILITY: San Diego Hall of Justice (HOJ) Court Holding TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 24, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
A Holding 1994 1 0 (4) (4) 7' x 9'1" x 9' 1 1 1
B Holding 1994 1 0 (4) (4) 7' x 9'1" x 9' 1 1 1
C Holding 1994 1 0 (4) (4) 7' x 9'1" x 9' 1 1 1
Note: Each cell contains approximately 64 square feet, less than 6 square feet for the plumbing chase. The net area of each
holding cell is 58 square feet. Each cell is equipped with a 6' bench. Seating allows for four inmates in each cell. Capacity
limited by seating.
2020-2022: The courthouse is a civil court and the holding area is being used to book remands from the San Diego Central
Court across the street. Cell C is being used for storage.
2023-2024: Cells A and B are still able to be used for arrestees at the court or temporary holding of remanded persons.
*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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Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCCCode:4395
FACILITYNAME: San Diego County Juvenile Court Building FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S)INTERVIEWED: Corporal Mehalik, Probation Officer Sather, and Probation Officer Baeza
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 23, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Procedures Manual
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Order #E.03 Training Standards:
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training.
Upon assignment to a court holding area or
in no case more than six months after
Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
assignment, each deputy will complete an 8-
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
hour course of training.
(b) jail operations liability;
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
The training will cover the following topics:
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
A. Applicable minimum jail standards.
safety; and,
B. Jail operations liability.
(e) suicide prevention;
C. Incarcerated persons separation
(f) de-escalation;
(including juveniles).
(g) juvenile procedures;
D. Emergency procedures and planning.
(h) racial bias; and,
E. Suicide prevention; and,
(i) mental illness.
F. Special problems and needs presented by
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
minors.
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
G. De-escalation.
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
H. Juvenile procedures.
employees' level of experience and training, and other
I. Racial bias.
relevant factors
J. Mental illness.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Order #E.03
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
Upon assignment to a court holding area or
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
in no case more than six months after
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
assignment.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
All sworn staff receive Core training.
1This 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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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Order #E.03
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Eight hours of refresher training, covering
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
the same topics, will be required every two
years thereafter, as long as personnel are
assigned to a court holding area or
supervise a court holding area.
BSCC staff reviewed the training records of
facility staff and found that the records meet
the requirements of this section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
these regulations. routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
personnel on duty to respond to emergency
situations involving court holding.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Order #E.04
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 always have a minimum of two deputies on
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. duty. These deputies will be responsible for
conducting safety checks and able to
respond to emergencies during normal
working hours.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Order #E.04
would conflict with the supervision and care of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall Order #E.04
be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. Whenever one or more female inmates are
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. in the court holding area, there should be at
least one female employee assigned to that
area.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel Order #E.04
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel
assigned to the facility and their duties. Such a staffing
sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and
personnel on duty to respond to emergency
recommendations shall be reported to the local situations involving court holding.
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed personnel numbers
and safety logs. It appears that there is
adequate female and total staffing for this
facility and operation.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Order #E.16 JIMS Daily Logging
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following:
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being Order #E.16
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
through direct visual observation of all people held and A. Deputies are expected to physically walk
housed in the facility. to all holding cells and check the
incarcerated persons through direct visual
observation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Order #E.16
between safety checks.
B. Deputies supervising adult inmates will
perform random area/safety checks not to
exceed 60 minutes between checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety There are no safety or sobering cells in the
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as court holding. No one has been placed in
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 restraints at this facility.
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Order #E.16
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Order #E.16
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: BSCC staff reviewed safety checks from
October 2023 through January 2024. The
reviewed checks meet the requirements of
this section.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Order #E.16
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check Order #E.16
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and III. A. Area/Safety checks
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Order #E.16
who completed the safety check(s).
The description field of the log will give the
name(s) and/or ARJIS number(s) of the
deputy(s) conducting the check.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Order #E.16
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors are required to review JIMS
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Activity Logs at least twice during their shift.
safety checks. Reviews should be conducted in such a
manner as to ensure compliance with the
minimum standards required under Title 15.
Supervisors will make a Supervisor Log
Review entry showing that the check has
been completed.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the All assigned court holding staff receive
training standards established by the Board for general emergency procedures and plan training.
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one All personnel have been trained for this
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety facility and have practiced evacuations.
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2
Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures Manual is a series of orders
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy reviewed annually, with the latest revision on
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title August 4, 2023.
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a In addition to the Court Services Manual,
manual shall be made available to all employees. BSCC Staff used sections of the San Diego
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Department Detentions Policies and
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been Procedures manuals in this review.
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Order #A.03 Bureau Organization
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation, Safety and
administrator/manager. Maintenance
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state
and federal legal requirements and includes Policy and Procedures Manual, Section F,
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Use of Force Guidelines
holds.
The use of the carotid restraint is prohibited.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407. Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not be
restrained with leg chains, waist chains, or
handcuffed behind the body.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of Department Policy and Procedure section
and searches of the facility and incarcerated 6.29, Contraband Evidence
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each
Order #E.15 Key Control
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
BSCC staff was provided with the Annual
external security measures of the facility including
security measures specific to prevention of sexual
February 1, 2023.
abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include:
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
(C) mass arrests; Order #G.02 Riot and Disorder
(D) natural disasters; Order #G.03 Emergency Evacuations
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and Order #F.28 Security Alarm Testing and
Logging
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, Order #F.6 Weapons Screening
chemical agents, and related security devices.
Weapons lockers are located at the
entrances to the secure holding area.
Additionally, there is a weapon safe for
storage.
2Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general
access.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse
and sexual harassment. Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127 Prison
Rape Elimination Act
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127 Prison
reporting any abuse. Rape Elimination Act
(12) Release policy, including release planning for Persons are not released from this court but
incarcerated persons. are transported to their assigned housing
facility.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation and
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Assignment (PREA)
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Assignment (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Policy and Procedures Manual, #6.127
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Prison Rape Elimination Act
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of BSCC staff verified that signs were posted in
responsibilities that may have contributed to such the holding area informing persons in
incidents, custody on how to report sexual assault or
sexual harassment.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, BSCC staff verified that signs were posted in
family, community members, and other interested the public area informing friends and family
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual of persons in custody on how to report
harassment. The method for reporting shall be sexual assault or sexual harassment.
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial
personnel.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Order #14 Pre-Intake Screening
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, Persons do not stay in custody of the court
including placement in restrictive housing, following a holding.
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Prevention
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Order #E.23. I. A.
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
environment should be considered.
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Order #E.23. I. A.
Deputies shall not leave the inmate
unattended.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Order #E.23. I. B.
procedures.
The supervisor will arrange for the
incarcerated person to be transported to the
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
(SDCPH) Emergency Psychiatric Unit
(EPU).
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Deaths
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Order #E.23
attempted suicides as defined by the facility 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. Order #E.23
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Order #E.23
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire Each CSB court holding facility will have a
department to be included as part of the policy and fire suppression plan in the form of a facility-
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of specific sheet that will include site-specific
Regulations Section 1029); issues and requirements.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis Order #E.05
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
The assigned deputy will conduct monthly
inspections of the fire equipment within the
holding tanks and immediate areas. The
results of inspections will be documented
and kept on file at each command for a
minimum of two years.
BSCC staff reviewed two years of fire/life
safety checks.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Order #E.05
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; Local commands will be responsible for
scheduling facility inspections by the local
fire department at a minimum of every two
years.
completed on December 19, 2023.
(d) an evacuation plan; and Evacuation routes are posted in the facility.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated
people in the case of fire.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Order #E.22 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incidents that result in physical harm or a
and procedures for the maintenance of written records serious threat of physical harm to an
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical employee or inmates shall be documented
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee and given an appropriate follow-up
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other investigation to determine whether criminal
person. charges or other actions are appropriate.
Such records shall include the names of the persons BSCC staff reviewed reported incidents
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, over the last year. Reports meet the
and the date and time of the occurrence. requirements of this section.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Order #E.22
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. The initial documentation shall be
completed and forwarded to a supervisor no
later than 24 hours after the information is
brought to the attention of staff.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health will be conducted in the following manner:
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures 1. The Department of Health Services,
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody Forensic Mental Health shall review deaths
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall with mental health implications.
include the facility administrator or designee, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health shall review deaths without mental health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. implications.
3. Forensic Men
Medical Services Division shall jointly
review deaths with both mental health and
medical
implications.
B. The Chief of Forensic Mental Health, the
Medical Services Administrator, or both, as
appropriate, shall issue a summary of
findings.
C. The summary shall be presented to the
affected Area Captain and Court Services
Bureau Assistant Sheriff for review
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
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 Order #E.21 Juvenile Inmate Attempted
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Suicides, Deaths and Serious Illnesses or
lockup, or court holding facility: Injuries
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Order #E.21
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section IV. California Government Code section
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 12525 requires that any death of a person in
10 calendar days after the death. custody must be reported to the California
Attorney General within 10 days after the
death.
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 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.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
All deputies assigned to a court holding area
establish and implement a written plan designed to
will be familiar with the classification code
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
system and wristband color system of the
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
Detentions Bureau.
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
Detention Services Division Manual #R.01
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
Inmate Classification
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Order #E.07
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety BSCC staff reviewed questionnaire used for
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement court remanded persons. The questions
would present management or security problems. A meet the requirements of this section.
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Order #E.14 Pre-Intake Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
The deputy will ask the arrestee the basic
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
medical screening questions from the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
Temporary Holding Cell Checklist. A more
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
comprehensive and detailed screening will
evaluation iscompleted
be conducted at the jail once booked into
custody.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be BSCC staff reviewed medical questionnaire
made of the person being booked as to whether the used for court remanded persons. The
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such questions meet the requirements of this
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of section.
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 The holding facility utilizes the San Diego
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Section #J.03, for guidelines in dealing with
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Mentally Disordered Inmates.
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
Identified inmates are seen immediately by
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
a physician.
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 No one is held in court holding for 24 hours.
secured within 24 hours of identification 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.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Order #E.07 Classification Plan
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall All inmates classified as Administrative
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Segregation, escape or assault risk (not
administrative separation of incarcerated people. housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
Isolation, or Protective Custody shall be
Policies and procedures must include: segregated to the extent possible given the
physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas. All deputies assigned to a court
holding area will be familiar with the
classification codes.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Order #E.07
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of All inmates classified as Administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Segregation, Escape or Assault Risk (not
staff. housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
Isolation, or Protective Custody shall be
separated to the extent possible given the
physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect This is a court holding. Separation is limited
to the time at the court.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for Order #E.07
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) Influenced 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 Order #E.07
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Upon receiving inmates into the court
staff. holding area, the deputies should verify the
inmate's classification noted in JIMS
clothing. Deputies shall also note any
unusual risks or hazards of an inmate that
is either verbally relayed or noted in JIMS.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and This is a court holding. Separation is limited
evaluation of the need to continue placement in to the time at the court.
administrative separation.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Persons are classified at the facility from
which they are housed. Medical staff at
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the those facilities identify and properly house
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and developmentally disabled persons.
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 regional This is a juvenile court facility. No persons
center for any incarcerated person suspected or are held in the facility for over eight hours.
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the There is a WRAP restraint system kept at
responsible physician, shall develop and implement this facility. In practice, any person needed
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint to be placed in the WRAP will be
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immediately transported to a medical facility
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person or county jail.
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other There was no use of the WRAP system in
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated the facility during the last two years.
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in In practice, if the restraint devices become
restraints to responsible health care staff. necessary, the person is transported to the
hospital or jail.
(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 Order #F.20
or as a substitute for treatment.
In no case shall restraints be used for
discipline or as a substitute for medical
treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Order #F.20
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an The placement may be made because the
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. inmate is:
A. An escape risk
B. Displaying behavior that can result in
destruction of property.
C. A danger 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.
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(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
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. Inaccordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not be
in recovery after delivery or termination of the restrained with leg chains, waist chains, or
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg handcuffed behind the body.
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Inmates in labor, during delivery, or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination recovering after delivery shall not be
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the restrained unless deemed necessary for the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for safety and security of the inmate, staff, or
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the public.
the staff, or the public.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed if a medical
who is currently responsible for the medical care of care professional determines it is medically
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical necessary.
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
Confirmation will take place at the county
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, jail.
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Order #E.09 Adult Inmate Access to
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
Each area command implements
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
procedures to ensure that inmates have
shall consist of:
access to counsel while housed in Court
Holding areas.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Order #E.09
All efforts are made to ensure attorney/
client confidentiality.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation Safety and
MAINTENANCE Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Maintenance and janitorial services are
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
administered by contracts administered by
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
the court. Pride is a contract company for
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of
maintenance.
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found. BSCC staff walked through the entire facility
and found it to be clean and maintained.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies 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 and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
minors. The policy shall address the requirements of
Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons,
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, 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.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor,
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION The court has cells
cells for the holding of minors.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both 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 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 notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS San Diego Probation Officers have direct
visual supervision of all minors placed in the
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each holding cells. These officers conduct and
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at record checks in accordance with this
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the section.
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.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to 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 confined 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 confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures, Section 6, Operations -
Emergency Medical Care
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.
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001
BSCC Code: 4395
FACILITY NAME: San Diego Juvenile Courts Building FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: OTHER:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 23, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
booking
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01:
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH)
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
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) Three holding cells built adjacent to existing
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate (pre-1978) holding cell.
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
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.
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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
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
01:
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
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01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
to inmate occupant.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Located throughout building.
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:
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) To sergeant's office.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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
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)
(NA type IV and Minimum-Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual
compartments, locks, and keys.
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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.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4395
FACILITY: San Diego Juvenile Courts Building TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 23, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
1 Holding 2001 1 0 (11) (11) 8' x 15'8" 1 1 1
Note: 125 sq. ft. Two benches 10' & 6'6". Seating for 11.
2 Holding 2001 1 0 (11) (11) 8'3" x 15'8" 1 1 1
Note: 129 sq. ft. Two benches 10' & 6'6". Seating for 11.
3 Holding 2001 1 0 (12) (12) 8'9" x 15'8" 1 1 1
Note: 137 sq. ft. Two benches each - 9'6". Seating for 12.
4 Holding 2001 1 0 (16) (16) 1 1 1
Note: 2020-2022 Cycle added this cell. This has been in the facility, but seldom used and not previously listed .
Juvenile Secure Holding (In court holding, at the end of the tunnel from Juvenile Hall)
J-1 J-2 Holding 2001 2 0 (16) (32) 1 1 1
Note:
J-2 Holding 2001 2 0 (12) (24) 1 1 1
Note: Two benches each - 9'6". Seating for 12.
All Juvenile Secure Holding Cells added during the 2020-2022 inspection cycle.
*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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCCCode:4425
FACILITYNAME: San Diego South County (Chula Vista) Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S)INTERVIEWED: Corporal Udan and Corporal McKelley
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 22, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Procedures Manual
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Order #E.03 Training Standards:
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training.
Upon assignment to a court holding area, or
in no case more than six months after
Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
assignment, each deputy will complete an
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
eight-hour course of training.
(b) jail operations liability;
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
The training will cover the following topics:
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
A. Applicable minimum jail standards.
safety; and,
B. Jail operations liability.
(e) suicide prevention;
C. Incarcerated persons separation
(f) de-escalation;
(including juveniles).
(g) juvenile procedures;
D. Emergency procedures and planning.
(h) racial bias; and,
E. Suicide prevention; and,
(i) mental illness.
F. Special problems and needs presented by
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
minors.
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
G. De-escalation.
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
H. Juvenile procedures.
employees' level of experience and training, and other
I. Racial bias.
relevant factors
J. Mental illness.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Order #E.03
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
Upon assignment to a court holding area, or
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
in no case more than six months after
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
assignment.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
All custody staff receives Core training.
1This 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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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Order #E.03
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Eight hours of refresher training, covering
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
the same topics, will be required every two
years thereafter, as long as personnel are
assigned to a court holding area or
supervise a court holding area.
BSCC staff reviewed training rosters and
found training meets the requirements of this
section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by
sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
these regulations.
routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
personnel on duty to respond to emergency
situations involving court holding.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Order #E.04
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 always have a minimum of two deputies on
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. duty. These deputies will be responsible for
conducting safety checks and able to
respond to emergencies during normal
working hours.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Order #E.04
would conflict with the supervision and care of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall Order #E.04
be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. Whenever one or more female inmates are
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. in the court holding area, there should be at
least one female employee assigned to that
area.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel Order #E.04
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel
assigned to the facility and their duties. Such a staffing sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of
routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and personnel on duty to respond to emergency
recommendations shall be reported to the local situations involving court holding.
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed duty rosters and safety
checks. There appears to be adequate
female and total staff for this facility and
operation.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Order #E.16 JIMS Daily Logging
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following:
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being Order #E.16
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
through direct visual observation of all people held and A. Deputies are expected to physically walk
housed in the facility. to all holding cells and check the
incarcerated persons through direct visual
observation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Order #E.16
between safety checks.
B. Deputies supervising adult inmates will
perform random area/safety checks not to
exceed 60 minutes between checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety There are no safety or sobering cells in the
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as court holding. No persons placed in a WRAP
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 will stay in the facility.
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Order #E.16
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Order #E.16
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs from
October 2023 through January 2024. All
checks that were reviewed meet all
requirements of this section.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Order #E.16
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check Order #E.16
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory III. A. Area/Safety checks
number; and
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Order #E.16
who completed the safety check(s).
The description field of the log will give the
name(s) and/or ARJIS number(s) of the
deputy(s) conducting the check.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Order #E.16
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors are required to review JIMS
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Activity Logs at least twice during their shift.
safety checks. Reviews should be conducted in such a
manner as to ensure compliance with the
minimum standards required under Title 15.
Supervisors will make a Supervisor Log
Review entry showing that the check has
been completed.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the All assigned court holding staff receive
training standards established by the Board for general emergency procedures and plan training.
fire 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 fire and life safety
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2
Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures Manual is a series of orders
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy reviewed annually, with the latest revision on
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title August 4, 2023.
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a In addition to the Court Services Manual,
manual shall be made available to all employees. BSCC staff used sections of the San Diego
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Procedures and
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Department Detentions Policies and
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been Procedures manuals in this review.
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Order #A.03 Bureau Organization
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation, Safety and
administrator/manager. Maintenance
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state
and federal legal requirements and includes Policy and Procedures Manual, Section F,
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Use of Force Guidelines
holds.
The use of the carotid restraint is prohibited.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407. Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not be
restrained with leg chains, waist chains, or
handcuffed behind the body.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of Department Policy and Procedure section
and searches of the facility and incarcerated 6.29, Contraband Evidence
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each
Order #E.15 Key Control
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
BSCC staff was presented with the
external security measures of the facility including
security measures specific to prevention of sexual
dated December 11, 2023.
abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include:
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
(C) mass arrests; Order #G.02 Riot and Disorder
(D) natural disasters; Order #G.03 Emergency Evacuations
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and Order #F.28 Security Alarm Testing and
Logging
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, Order #F.6 Weapons Screening
chemical agents, and related security devices.
Weapons lockers are located at the
entrances to the secure holding area.
Additionally, there is a weapon safe for
storage.
2Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general
access.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse San Diego County
and sexual harassment. Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127 Prison
Rape Elimination Act
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and artment
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127 Prison
reporting any abuse. Rape Elimination Act
(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 confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation and
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Assignment (PREA)
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Assignment (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Policy and Procedures Manual, #6.127
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Prison Rape Elimination Act
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
BSCC staff verified that signs were posted in
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
the holding area that explained how staff
incidents,
and persons in custody are to report sexual
assault and sexual abuse.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, BSCC staff verified that signs were posted in
family, community members, and other interested the public area that explained how public
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual and friends of persons in custody are to
harassment. The method for reporting shall be report sexual assault and sexual abuse.
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial
personnel.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Order #14 Pre-Intake Screening
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, Persons do not stay in custody of the court
including placement in restrictive housing, following a holding.
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Prevention
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Order #E.23. I. A.
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
environment should be considered.
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Order #E.23. I. A.
Deputies shall not leave the inmate
unattended.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Order #E.23. I. B.
procedures.
The supervisor will arrange for the
incarcerated person to be transported to the
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
(SDCPH) Emergency Psychiatric Unit
(EPU).
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Deaths
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Order #E.23
attempted suicides as defined by the facility 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. Order #E.23
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Order #E.23
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility BSCC staff was provided with and reviewed
administrator shall consult with the local fire department the facilit plans.
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire Each CSB court holding facility will have a
department to be included as part of the policy and fire suppression plan in the form of a facility-
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of specific sheet that will include site-specific
Regulations Section 1029); issues and requirements.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis Order #E.05
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
The assigned deputy will conduct monthly
inspections of the fire equipment within the
holding tanks and immediate areas. The
results of inspections will be documented
and kept on file at each command for a
minimum of two years.
BSCC staff reviewed and confirmed the last
two years of checks.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Order #E.05
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; Local commands will be responsible for
scheduling facility inspections by the local
fire department at a minimum of every two
years.
The local Fire Department Inspector
inspected the facility on March 8, 2023.
(d) an evacuation plan; and Evacuation plans are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Persons in custody will be moved to the
people in the case of fire. nearby jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Order #E.22 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incidents that result in physical harm or a
and procedures for the maintenance of written records serious threat of physical harm to an
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical employee or inmates shall be documented
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee and given an appropriate follow-up
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other investigation to determine whether criminal
person. charges or other actions are appropriate.
Such records shall include the names of the persons BSCC staff reviewed ten incident reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, from the last year. All reports meet the
and the date and time of the occurrence. requirements of this section.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Order #E.22
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. The initial documentation shall be completed
and forwarded to a supervisor no later than
24 hours after the information is brought to
the attention of staff.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. will be conducted in the following manner:
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 1. The Department of Health Services,
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures Forensic Mental Health shall review deaths
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody with mental health implications.
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall
include the facility administrator or designee, the health shall review deaths without mental health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health implications.
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. 3. Forensic Mental
Medical Services Division shall jointly review
deaths with both mental health and medical
implications.
B. The Chief of Forensic Mental Health, the
Medical Services Administrator, or both, as
appropriate, shall issue a summary of
findings.
C. The summary shall be presented to the
affected Area Captain and Court Services
Bureau Assistant Sheriff for review
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
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 Order #E.21 Juvenile Inmate Attempted
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Suicides, Deaths and Serious Illnesses or
lockup, or court holding facility: Injuries
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Order #E.21
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section IV. California Government Code section
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 12525 requires that any death of a person in
10 calendar days after the death. custody must be reported to the California
Attorney General within 10 days after the
death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 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.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall All deputies assigned to a court holding area
establish and implement a written plan designed to will be familiar with the classification code
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed system and wristband color system of the
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and Detentions Bureau.
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
Detention Services Division Manual #R.01
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
Inmate Classification
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Order #E.07
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety BSCC staff reviewed questions asked of
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement arrestees and court-remanded persons.
would present management or security problems. A The questionnaire meets the requirements
of this section.
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Order #E.14 Pre-Intake Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The deputy will ask the arrestee the basic
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and medical screening questions from the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require Temporary Holding Cell Checklist. A more
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical comprehensive and detailed screening will
evaluation is completed be conducted at the jail once booked into
custody.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be BSCC staff reviewed questions asked of
made of the person being booked as to whether the arrestees and court-remanded persons.
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such The questionnaire meets the requirements
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of of this section.
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 The holding facility utilizes the San Diego
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Section #J.03, for guidelines in dealing with
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Mentally Disordered Inmates.
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Identified inmates are seen immediately by
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. a physician.
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 No one is held in court holding for 24 hours.
secured within 24 hours of identification 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.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Order #E.07 Classification Plan
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
All inmates classified as Administrative
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
Segregation, escape or assault risk (not
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
Isolation, or Protective Custody shall be
Policies and procedures must include:
segregated to the extent possible given the
physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas. All deputies assigned to a court
holding area will be familiar with the
classification codes.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Order #E.07
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of All inmates classified as Administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Segregation, Escape or Assault Risk (not
staff. housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
Isolation, or Protective Custody shall be
separated to the extent possible given the
physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect This is a court holding. Separation is limited
to the time at the court.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for Order #E.07
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) Influenced 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 Order #E.07
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Upon receiving inmates into the court
staff. holding area, the deputies should verify the
inmate's classification noted in JIMS
clothing. Deputies shall also note any
unusual risk or hazards of an inmate that is
either verbally relayed or noted in JIMS.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and This is a court holding. Separation is limited
evaluation of the need to continue placement in to the time at the court.
administrative separation.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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 regional
center for any incarcerated person suspected or
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The court holding has a WRAP device
responsible physician, shall develop and implement available for persons that start destroying
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint the facility, are injuring themselves, or are
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which proving to assault other persons or staff.
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person There have been no uses of the WRAP
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do device in the court during this cycle.
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated In practice, if the restraint devices become
people for security reasons. The facility manager may necessary, the person is transported to the
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in hospital or jail.
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and
(5) exercising of extremities.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Order #F.20
or as a substitute for treatment.
In no case shall restraints be used for
discipline or as a substitute for medical
treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Order #F.20
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an The placement may be made because the
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. inmate is:
A. An escape risk
B. Displaying behavior that can result in
destruction of property.
C. A danger 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.
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(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
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
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 Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not be
in recovery after delivery or termination of the restrained with leg chains, waist chains, or
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg handcuffed behind the body.
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Inmates in labor, during delivery, or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination recovering after delivery shall not be
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the restrained unless deemed necessary for the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for safety and security of the inmate, staff, or
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the public.
the staff, or the public.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed if a medical
who is currently responsible for the medical care of care professional determines it is medically
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical necessary.
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon Confirmation will take place at the county
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, jail.
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Order #E.09 Adult Inmate Access to
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
Each area command implements
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
procedures to ensure that inmates have
shall consist of:
access to counsel while housed in Court
Holding areas.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Order #E.09
All efforts are made to ensure attorney/
client confidentiality.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation Safety and
MAINTENANCE Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Maintenance and janitorial services are
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
administered by contracts administered by
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
the court. Pride is the contract company for
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of
maintenance and Nova for cleaning.
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found. BSCC staff walked through the entire facility
and found it to be clean and maintained.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies 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 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:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons,
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, 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.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor,
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION The court has cells separated from
cells for the holding of minors.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both 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 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 notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS San Diego Probation Officers have direct
visual supervision of all minors placed in the
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each holding cells. These officers conduct and
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at record checks in accordance with this
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the section.
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.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to 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 confined 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 confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures, Section 6, Operations -
Emergency Medical Care
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.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001
BSCC Code: 4425
FACILITY NAME: San Diego South County (Chula Vista) Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: OTHER: 1980, 2008
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 22, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
booking
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH) There is no sobering cell.
01:
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) There is no safety cell.
Shower room available This is a court holding.
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
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 Combination fixture.
fountain
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) No staging cells. Text of the regulation
deleted.
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
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Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) No sobering cells. Text of the regulation
01: deleted.
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate.
Safety Cell (2.5) No safety cells.
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
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:
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) The third floor holding cells were built under
1994 regulations requiring audio monitoring.
All other holding cells were built under the
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
1980 regulations and do not require audio
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
monitoring.
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.
Emergency Power (2.24) Emergency lighting only in some facilities.
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) Attorney interview booths.
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visually supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in
holding and staging cells. See regulation for
calculations of urinal substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2) Corrected in 2012.
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.
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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.
Beds/Bunks (3.5) There are no bunks or beds in this facility.
(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.
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) No cell padding.
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification
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.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9) No shelves or clothes hooks.
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each washbasin.
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.
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Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum-Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual
compartments, locks and keys.
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.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 4425
FACILITY: San Diego South County (Chula Vista) Court Holding TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 22, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
2nd Floor (Main Holding Area)
2-123 Holding 2008 1 0 (7) (7) 16' x 7.5' x 12' 1 1 1
Notes: (Previously 16' bench. Combo fixture.) In 2012, this cell was converted to an ADA cell. Bench space now equals 11' 3'',
reducing capacity to 7.
2-124 Holding 1980 1 0 (8) (8) 16' x 7.5' x 12' 1 1 1
Notes: 13' bench.
2-125 Holding 1980 1 0 (18) (18) Irregular shape 2 2 2
Notes: 31' bench. Combo fixture. Approximately 180 sq. ft.
2020-2022 Cycle added second combo unit. Remeasured added 5 of bench space that allowed to increase RC based on Sq.
Ft.
2-126 Holding 2008 1 0 (12) (12) Irregular shape 1 1 1
Notes: In 2012, an interview room was converted to this cell with 18.5' of bench space. Approximately 120 sq. ft.
2nd Floor (Courtroom holding cells)
2-163 1980 1 0 (0) (0) Irregular shape 1 1 1
Notes: 1980 construction, added LASE in 2013 as non-rated space. Bench space 4'. Used as interview room or for inmate
restroom only for Department 10.
2-40
Holding 1994 2 0 (9) (18) Irregular shape 1 1 1
2-42
Notes: Used for juveniles and temporary adult holding when juveniles are not present. Combined 14.5' bench space in each
cell. Approximately 94 sq. ft. Auxiliary holding for Departments 9 & 10.
2-56
Holding 1980 2 0 (2) (4) 6'x 8.5' x 11' 1 1 1
2-60
Notes: 4' bench. Used as interview rooms or for inmate restrooms. Department 6 & 7 holding.
2-98 Holding 1980 1 0 (3) (3) Irregular shape 1 1 1
Notes: 5' bench. Approximately 60 sq. ft. Adjacent to Department 5 Added to LASE in 2013.
2-103 Holding 1980 1 0 (4) (4) Irregular shape 1 1 1
Notes: 5' bench. Approximately 60 sq. ft. Adjacent to Department 4.
3rd Floor (Courtroom holding cells)
3-308 Holding 1994 1 0 (6) (6) 11.5' x 8' x 10' 1 1 1
*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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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Notes: 10' bench.
3-309
Holding 1994 2 0 (3) (6) 8' x 7' x 10' 1 1 1
3-310
Notes:4.5' bench. 2020-2022 Cycle remeasured the benches and change RC from 4 to 3 due to bench space.
3-311 Holding 1994 1 0 (14) (14) Irregular shape 1 1 1
Notes: 24' bench. Approximately 140 sq. ft.
*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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCCCode:4445
FACILITYNAME: San Diego North County (Vista) Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S)INTERVIEWED: Corporal Ferrell and Corporal Avery
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 23, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Procedures Manual
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Order #E.03 Training Standards:
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training.
Upon assignment to a court holding area, or
in no case more than six months after
Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
assignment, each deputy will complete an
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
eight-hour course of training.
(b) jail operations liability;
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
The training will cover the following topics:
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
A. Applicable minimum jail standards.
safety; and,
B. Jail operations liability.
(e) suicide prevention;
C. Incarcerated persons separation
(f) de-escalation;
(including juveniles).
(g) juvenile procedures;
D. Emergency procedures and planning.
(h) racial bias; and,
E. Suicide prevention; and,
(i) mental illness.
F. Special problems and needs presented by
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
minors.
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
G. De-escalation.
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
H. Juvenile procedures.
employees' level of experience and training, and other
I. Racial bias.
relevant factors
J. Mental illness.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Order #E.03
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
Upon assignment to a court holding area or
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
in no case more than six months after
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
assignment.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
All custody staff receives Core training.
1This 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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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Order #E.03
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Eight hours of refresher training, covering
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
the same topics, will be required every two
years thereafter, as long as personnel are
assigned to a court holding area or
supervise a court holding area.
BSCC staff reviewed training records and it
appears the requirements of this section
were satisfactorily completed.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
these regulations. routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
personnel on duty to respond to emergency
situations involving court holding.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Order #E.04
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 always have a minimum of two deputies on
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. duty. These deputies will be responsible for
conducting safety checks and able to
respond to emergencies during normal
working hours.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Order #E.04
would conflict with the supervision and care of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall Order #E.04
be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. Whenever one or more female inmates are
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. in the court holding area, there should be at
least one female employee assigned to that
area.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel Order #E.04
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel
assigned to the facility and their duties. Such a staffing sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of
routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and personnel on duty to respond to emergency
recommendations shall be reported to the local
situations involving court holding.
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed assignment rosters
and safety checks. There appears to be
adequately staff with female and all custody
staff to meet requirements of this section.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Order #E.16 JIMS Daily Logging
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following:
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being Order #E.16
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
through direct visual observation of all people held and A. Deputies are expected to physically walk
housed in the facility. to all holding cells and check the
incarcerated persons through direct visual
observation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Order #E.16
between safety checks.
B. Deputies supervising adult inmates will
perform random area/safety checks not to
exceed 60 minutes between checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety There are no safety or sobering cells in the
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as court holding. If a person is placed in a
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 restraint system, they do not stay in the
of these regulations. facility.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Order #E.16
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Order #E.16
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs from
August through December 2023.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Order #E.16
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check Order #E.16
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory III. A. Area/Safety checks
number; and
Specific cells or modules are not identified
on the safety checks.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Order #E.16
who completed the safety check(s).
The description field of the log will give the
name(s) and/or ARJIS number(s) of the
deputy(s) conducting the check.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Order #E.16
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors are required to review JIMS
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Activity Logs at least twice during their shift.
safety checks. Reviews should be conducted in such a
manner as to ensure compliance with the
minimum standards required under Title 15.
Supervisors will make a Supervisor Log
Review entry showing that the check has
been completed.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the All assigned court holding staff receive
training standards established by the Board for general emergency procedures and plan training.
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one All personnel have been trained and
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety participated in evacuations of the facility.
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2
Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures Manual is a series of orders
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy reviewed annually, with the latest revision on
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title August 4, 2023.
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a In addition to the Court Services Manual,
manual shall be made available to all employees. BSCC Staff used sections of the San Diego
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Department Detentions Policies and
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been Procedures manuals in this review.
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Order #A.03 Bureau Organization
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation, Safety and
administrator/manager. Maintenance
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state
and federal legal requirements and includes Policy and Procedures Manual, Section F,
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Use of Force Guidelines
holds.
The use of the carotid restraint is prohibited.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407. Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not be
restrained with leg chains, waist chains, or
handcuffed behind the body.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of Department Policy and Procedure section
and searches of the facility and incarcerated 6.29, Contraband Evidence
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each
Order #E.15 Key Control
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
BSCC staff was presented with the
external security measures of the facility including
security measures specific to prevention of sexual
dated January 22, 2024.
abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: Emergency evacuation routes are posted.
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
(C) mass arrests; Order #G.02 Riot and Disorder
(D) natural disasters; Order #G.03 Emergency Evacuations
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and Order #F.28 Security Alarm Testing and
Logging
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, Order #F.6 Weapons Screening
chemical agents, and related security devices.
Weapons lockers are located at the
entrances to the secure holding area.
Additionally, there is a weapon safe for
storage.
2Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general
access.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse San
and sexual harassment. Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127 Prison
Rape Elimination Act
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and San Diego County
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127 Prison
reporting any abuse. Rape Elimination Act
(12) Release policy, including release planning for In practice, persons are returned to the jail
incarcerated persons. for release.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation and
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Assignment (PREA)
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Assignment (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Policy and Procedures Manual, #6.127
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Prison Rape Elimination Act
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
BSCC staff verified signs are posted in the
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
holding areas that inform persons in custody
incidents,
as to how they can report sexual assault and
sexual abuse.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, BSCC staff verified signs are posted in the
family, community members, and other interested public areas that inform family and friends of
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual persons in custody as to how they can report
harassment. The method for reporting shall be sexual assault and sexual abuse.
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial
personnel.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Order #14 Pre-Intake Screening
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, Persons do not stay in custody of the court
including placement in restrictive housing, following a holding.
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Prevention
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Order #E.23. I. A.
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
environment should be considered.
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Order #E.23. I. A.
Deputies shall not leave the inmate
unattended.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Order #E.23. I. B.
procedures.
The supervisor will arrange for the
incarcerated person to be transported to the
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
(SDCPH) Emergency Psychiatric Unit
(EPU).
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Deaths
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Order #E.23
attempted suicides as defined by the facility 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. Order #E.23
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Order #E.23
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire Each CSB court holding facility will have a
department to be included as part of the policy and fire suppression plan in the form of a facility-
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of specific sheet that will include site-specific
Regulations Section 1029); issues and requirements.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis Order #E.05
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
The assigned deputy will conduct monthly
inspections of the fire equipment within the
holding tanks and immediate areas. The
results of inspections will be documented
and kept on file at each command for a
minimum of two years.
BSCC staff reviewed two years of
inspections by facility personnel.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Order #E.05
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; Local commands will be responsible for
scheduling facility inspections by the local
fire department at a minimum of every two
years.
The last Fire Marshal Inspection was
conducted on November 9, 2023.
(d) an evacuation plan; and Evacuation routes are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Persons will be housed at the nearest
people in the case of fire. county jail facility.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Order #E.22 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incidents that result in physical harm or a
and procedures for the maintenance of written records serious threat of physical harm to an
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical employee or inmates shall be documented
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee and given an appropriate follow-up
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other investigation to determine whether criminal
person. charges or other actions are appropriate.
Such records shall include the names of the persons BSCC staff reviewed ten random reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, that occurred in the last year. All those
and the date and time of the occurrence. reviewed meet the requirements of this
section.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Order #E.22
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. The initial documentation shall be completed
and forwarded to a supervisor no later than
24 hours after the information is brought to
the attention of staff.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. will be conducted in the following manner:
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 1. The Department of Health Services,
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures Forensic Mental Health shall review deaths
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody with mental health implications.
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall
include the facility administrator or designee, the health shall review deaths without mental health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health implications.
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. 3.
Medical Services Division shall jointly review
deaths with both mental health and medical
implications.
B. The Chief of Forensic Mental Health, the
Medical Services Administrator, or both, as
appropriate, shall issue a summary of
findings.
C. The summary shall be presented to the
affected Area Captain and Court Services
Bureau Assistant Sheriff for review
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
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 Order #E.21 Juvenile Inmate Attempted
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Suicides, Deaths and Serious Illnesses or
lockup, or court holding facility: Injuries
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Order #E.21
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section IV. California Government Code section
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 12525 requires that any death of a person in
10 calendar days after the death. custody must be reported to the California
Attorney General within 10 days after the
death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 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.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
All deputies assigned to a court holding area
establish and implement a written plan designed to
will be familiar with the classification code
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
system and wristband color system of the
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
Detentions Bureau.
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
Detention Services Division Manual #R.01
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
Inmate Classification
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Order #E.07
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety BSCC staff reviewed the classification
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement questions asked of a person on being
would present management or security problems. A remanded. The questions meet the
requirements of this section.
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Order #E.14 Pre-Intake Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The deputy will ask the arrestee the basic
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and medical screening questions from the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require Temporary Holding Cell Checklist. A more
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical comprehensive and detailed screening will
evaluation is completed be conducted at the jail once booked into
custody.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be BSCC staff reviewed the medical questions
made of the person being booked as to whether the asked of a person on being remanded. The
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such questions meet the requirements of this
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of section.
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 The holding facility utilizes the San Diego
Bureau Manual,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Section #J.03, for guidelines in dealing with
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Mentally Disordered Inmates.
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
Identified inmates are seen immediately by
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
a physician.
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 No one is held in court holding for 24 hours.
secured within 24 hours of identification 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.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Order #E.07 Classification Plan
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall All inmates classified as Administrative
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Segregation, escape or assault risk (not
administrative separation of incarcerated people. housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
Isolation, or Protective Custody shall be
Policies and procedures must include: segregated to the extent possible given the
physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas. All deputies assigned to a court
holding area will be familiar with the
classification codes.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Order #E.07
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of All inmates classified as Administrative
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Segregation, Escape or Assault Risk (not
staff. housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
Isolation, or Protective Custody shall be
separated to the extent possible given the
physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect This is a court holding. Separation is limited
to the time at the court.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for Order #E.07
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) Influenced 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 Order #E.07
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Upon receiving inmates into the court
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility holding area, the deputies should verify the
staff. inmate's classification noted in JIMS
clothing. Deputies shall also note any
unusual risk or hazards of an inmate that is
either verbally relayed or noted in JIMS.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and This is a court holding. Separation is limited
evaluation of the need to continue placement in to the time at the court.
administrative separation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the regional
center for any incarcerated person suspected or
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
The court holding has a WRAP device
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
available for persons that start destroying
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
the facility, are injuring themselves, or are
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
proving to assault other persons or staff.
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person
There have been no uses of the WRAP
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
device in the court during this cycle.
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
In practice, if the restraint devices become
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
necessary, the person is transported to the
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
hospital or jail.
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and
(5) exercising of extremities.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Order #F.20
or as a substitute for treatment.
In no case shall restraints be used for
discipline or as a substitute for medical
treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Order #F.20
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an The placement may be made because the
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. inmate is:
A. An escape risk
B. Displaying behavior that can result in
destruction of property.
C. A danger 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.
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(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
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
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 Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not be
in recovery after delivery or termination of the restrained with leg chains, waist chains, or
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg handcuffed behind the body.
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Inmates in labor, during delivery, or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination recovering after delivery shall not be
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the restrained unless deemed necessary for the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for safety and security of the inmate, staff, or
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the public.
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed if a medical
who is currently responsible for the medical care of care professional determines it is medically
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical necessary.
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon Confirmation will take place at the county
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, jail.
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Order #E.09 Adult Inmate Access to
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Each area command implements
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access procedures to ensure that inmates have
shall consist of: access to counsel while housed in Court
Holding areas.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Order #E.09
All efforts are made to ensure attorney/
client confidentiality.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation Safety and
MAINTENANCE Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Maintenance and janitorial services are
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
contracts administered by the court. Pride is
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
a contract company for maintenance.
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 BSCC staff walked through the entire facility
which may be found. and found it to be clean and maintained.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies 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 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:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons,
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, 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.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor,
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
and policies governing pregnant minors.
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1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
cells for the holding of minors.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both 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 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 notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS San Diego Probation Officers have direct
visual supervision of all minors placed in the
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each holding cells. These officers conduct and
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at record checks in accordance with this
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the section.
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.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to 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 confined 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 confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures, Section 6, Operations -
Emergency Medical Care
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.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS-BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 4445
FACILITY NAME: San DiegoNorth County(Vista)Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1998, 2003
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 23, 2024
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates
No smaller than 40 square feet
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
Toilet accessible
Wash basin accessible
Drinking fountain accessible
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates
Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400
and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only
require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification Cells (WA) (2.4) No sobering cells.
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) Former safety cell modified to a new holding
cell in 2005.
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Audio Monitoring (2.22) Audio monitoring in 1998 cells.
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86
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Janitor Closet (2.20)
Available
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
Available
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 4445
FACILITY: San Diego North County (Vista) Court Holding TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 23, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
# EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell #
Type Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
s Beds
1st Floor
Holding Pre-1978 3 0 12.25' x 7.5' x 9' 1 1 1
Notes: Female holding cells. Cell capacities removed in 2013.
Female
Holding 2002 1 0 3 (3) 11'4" x 5'8" 1 1 1
Bubble
Notes: Female holding cell. Formerly storage. Seating for three. Capacity limited by seating.
Holding Pre-1978 8 0 1 1 1
Notes: Male holding cells.
4B Holding 2002 1 0 (4) (4) 13' x 9'4" 1 1 1
Notes: Used for juveniles. 6' bench. Formerly a safety cell. Seating for four. Capacity limited by seating.
2nd Floor
Irregular shape 84 sq.
Holding 1998 1 0 (6) (6) 1 1 1
ft.
Notes: 2 x 5' benches. Juvenile Holding
3rd Floor
20 Holding 1998 1 0 (9) (9) 12.25' x 7.5' x 9' 1 1 1
Notes: 2 benches equaling 20'. Combo fixture.
Irregular shape 84 sq.
21 Holding 1998 1 0 (6) (6) 1 1 1
ft.
Notes: 2 x 5' benches.
22 Holding 1998 1 0 (9) (9) 12.25' x 7.5' x 9' 1 1 1
Notes: 2 benches equaling 20'. Combo fixtures.
Irregular shape 84 sq.
23 Holding 1998 1 0 (6) (6) 1 1 1
ft.
Notes: 2 x 5' benches.
24 Holding 1998 1 0 (9) (9) 12.25' x 7.5' x 9' 1 1 1
Notes: 2 benches equaling 20'. Combo fixture.
Irregular shape 84 sq.
25 Holding 1998 1 0 (6) (6) 1 1 1
ft.
Notes: 2 x 5' benches. Combo fixture.
4th Floor
26 Holding 1998 1 0 (9) (9) 12.25' x 7.5' x 9' 1 1 1
*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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ROOMS EACH ROOM
# EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable Total DIMENSIONS
Location Cell #
Type Standards RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
s Beds
Notes: 2 benches equaling 20'. Combo fixture.
Irregular shape 84 sq.
27 Holding 1998 1 0 (6) (6) 1 1 1
ft.
Notes: 2 x 5' benches. Combo fixture.
28 Holding 1998 1 0 (9) (9) 12.25' x 7.5' x 9' 1 1 1
Notes: 2 benches equaling 20'. Combo fixtures.
Irregular shape 84 sq.
29 Holding 1998 1 0 (6) (6) 1 1 1
ft.
Notes: 2 x 5' benches. Combo fixture.
30 Holding 1998 1 0 (9) (9) 12.25' x 7.5' x 9' 1 1 1
Notes: 2 benches equaling 20'. Combo fixture.
Irregular shape 84 sq.
31 Holding 1998 1 0 (6) (6) 1 1 1
ft.
Notes: 2 x 5' benches. Combo fixture.
*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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCCCode:4425
FACILITYNAME: San Diego East County (El Cajon) Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S)INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Trampus, Sergeant Murphy-Paredes, and Corporal Fuentes
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 25, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Procedures Manual
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Order #E.03 Training Standards:
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training.
Upon assignment to a court holding area, or
in no case more than six months after
Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
assignment, each deputy will complete an
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
eight-hour course of training.
(b) jail operations liability;
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
The training will cover the following topics:
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
A. Applicable minimum jail standards.
safety; and,
B. Jail operations liability.
(e) suicide prevention;
C. Incarcerated persons separation
(f) de-escalation;
(including juveniles).
(g) juvenile procedures;
D. Emergency procedures and planning.
(h) racial bias; and,
E. Suicide prevention; and,
(i) mental illness.
F. Special problems and needs presented by
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
minors.
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
G. De-escalation.
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
H. Juvenile procedures.
employees' level of experience and training, and other
I. Racial bias.
relevant factors
J. Mental illness.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Order #E.03
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
Upon assignment to a court holding area or
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
in no case more than six months after
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
assignment.
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
All custody staff receives Core training.
1This 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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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Order #E.03
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
Eight hours of refresher training, covering
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional the same topics, will be required every two
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
years thereafter, as long as personnel are
assigned to a court holding area or
supervise a court holding area.
BSCC staff reviewed training rosters and
found training meets the requirements of this
section.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by
sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
these regulations.
routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
personnel on duty to respond to emergency
situations involving court holding.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Order #E.04
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 always have a minimum of two deputies on
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. duty. These deputies will be responsible for
conducting safety checks and able to
respond to emergencies during normal
working hours.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Order #E.04
would conflict with the supervision and care of
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall Order #E.04
be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. Whenever one or more female inmates are
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. in the court holding area, there should be at
least one female employee assigned to that
area.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel Order #E.04
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel
assigned to the facility and their duties. Such a staffing sufficient personnel on duty to conduct
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of
routine tasks. There will also be sufficient
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and personnel on duty to respond to emergency
recommendations shall be reported to the local
situations involving court holding.
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed duty rosters and safety
checks. There appears to be adequate
female and total staff for this facility and
operation.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Order #E.16 JIMS Daily Logging
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 Order #E.16
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
through direct visual observation of all people held and A. Deputies are expected to physically walk
housed in the facility. to all holding cells and check the
incarcerated persons through direct visual
observation.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Order #E.16
between safety checks.
B. Deputies supervising adult inmates will
perform random area/safety checks not to
exceed 60 minutes between checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety There are no safety or sobering cells in the
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as court holding. No persons placed in a WRAP
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 will stay in the facility.
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Order #E.16
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Order #E.16
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs from
October 2023 through December2023.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Order #E.16
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check Order #E.16
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory III. A. Area/Safety checks
number; and
The specific cell or module is not currently
being recorded in the safety checks.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Order #E.16
who completed the safety check(s).
The description field of the log will give the
name(s) and/or ARJIS number(s) of the
deputy(s) conducting the check.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are Order #E.16
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Supervisors are required to review JIMS
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Activity Logs at least twice during their shift.
safety checks. Reviews should be conducted in such a
manner as to ensure compliance with the
minimum standards required under Title 15.
Supervisors will make a Supervisor Log
Review entry showing that the check has
been completed.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Order #E.04 Minimum Staffing for Court
Holding
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
All assigned court holding staff receive
training standards established by the Board for general
emergency procedures and plan training.
fire 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 fire and life safety
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2
Court Services Bureau, Policy and
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures Manual is a series of orders
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy reviewed annually, with the latest revision on
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title August 4, 2023.
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a In addition to the Court Services Manual,
manual shall be made available to all employees. BSCC staff used sections of the San Diego
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Department Detentions Policies and
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been Procedures manuals in this review.
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Order #A.03 Bureau Organization
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation, Safety and
administrator/manager. Maintenance
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state San Diego County
and federal legal requirements and includes Policy and Procedures Manual, Section F,
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Use of Force Guidelines
holds.
The use of the carotid restraint is prohibited.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407. Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not be
restrained with leg chains, waist chains, or
handcuffed behind the body.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of Department Policy and Procedure section
and searches of the facility and incarcerated 6.29, Contraband Evidence
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each
Order #E.15 Key Control
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
BSCC staff was presented with the
external security measures of the facility including
security measures specific to prevention of sexual
dated December 12, 2023.
abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: Facility Plan was dated June 23, 2023.
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Order #G.04 Escape Procedures
(C) mass arrests; Order #G.02 Riot and Disorder
(D) natural disasters; Order #G.03 Emergency Evacuations
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and Order #F.28 Security Alarm Testing and
Logging
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, Order #F.6 Weapons Screening
chemical agents, and related security devices.
Weapons lockers are located at the
entrances to the secure holding area.
Additionally, there is a weapon safe for
storage.
2Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general
access.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse
and sexual harassment. Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127 Prison
Rape Elimination Act
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Policy and Procedures Manual, 6.127 Prison
reporting any abuse. Rape Elimination Act
(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 confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation and
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Assignment (PREA)
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Order E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Assignment (PREA)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to San Diego C
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Policy and Procedures Manual, #6.127
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Prison Rape Elimination Act
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
BSCC staff verified that signs were posted in
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
the holding area that explained how staff
incidents,
and persons in custody are to report sexual
assault and sexual abuse.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, BSCC staff verified that signs were posted in
family, community members, and other interested the public area that explained how public
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual and friends of persons in custody are to
harassment. The method for reporting shall be report sexual assault and sexual abuse.
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
Prevention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial
personnel.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Order #14 Pre-Intake Screening
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, Persons do not stay in custody of the court
including placement in restrictive housing, following a holding.
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Order #E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Prevention
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Order #E.23. I. A.
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive
environment should be considered.
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Order #E.23. I. A.
Deputies shall not leave the inmate
unattended.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Order #E.23. I. B.
procedures.
The supervisor will arrange for the
incarcerated person to be transported to the
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
(SDCPH) Emergency Psychiatric Unit
(EPU).
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Deaths
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Order #E.23
attempted suicides as defined by the facility 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. Order #E.23
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Order #E.23
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Order #E.05 Fire Suppression Plan
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility BSCC staff was provided with and reviewed
administrator shall consult with the local fire department the facilit plans.
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire Each CSB court holding facility will have a
department to be included as part of the policy and fire suppression plan in the form of a facility-
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of specific sheet that will include site-specific
Regulations Section 1029); issues and the requirements.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis Order #E.05
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
The assigned deputy will conduct monthly
inspections of the fire equipment within the
holding tanks and immediate areas. The
results of inspections will be documented
and kept on file at each command for a
minimum of two years.
BSCC staff reviewed and confirmed the last
two years of checks.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Order #E.05
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; Local commands will be responsible for
scheduling facility inspections by the local
fire department at a minimum of every two
years.
The local Fire Department Inspector
inspected the facility on August 31, 2023.
(d) an evacuation plan; and Evacuation plans are posted.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Persons in custody will be moved to the
people in the case of fire. nearby jail.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Order #E.22 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies All incidents that result in physical harm or a
and procedures for the maintenance of written records serious threat of physical harm to an
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical employee or inmates shall be documented
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee and given an appropriate follow-up
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other investigation to determine whether criminal
person. charges or other actions are appropriate.
Such records shall include the names of the persons BSCC staff reviewed ten incident reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, from the last year. All reports meet the
and the date and time of the occurrence. requirements of this section.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Order #E.22
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
facility manager or designee. The initial documentation shall be completed
and forwarded to a supervisor no later than
24 hours after the information is brought to
the attention of staff.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. will be conducted in the following manner:
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 1. The Department of Health Services,
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures Forensic Mental Health shall review deaths
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody with mental health implications.
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall
include the facility administrator or designee, the health shall review deaths without mental health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health implications.
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. 3. Forensic Mental
Medical Services Division shall jointly review
deaths with both mental health and medical
implications.
B. The Chief of Forensic Mental Health, the
Medical Services Administrator, or both, as
appropriate, shall issue a summary of
findings.
C. The summary shall be presented to the
affected Area Captain and Court Services
Bureau Assistant Sheriff for review
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness Order #E.20 Adult Inmate Death
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 Order #E.21 Juvenile Inmate Attempted
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Suicides, Deaths and Serious Illnesses or
lockup, or court holding facility: Injuries
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Order #E.21
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section IV. California Government Code section
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within 12525 requires that any death of a person in
10 calendar days after the death. custody must be reported to the California
Attorney General within 10 days after the
death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 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.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Order #E.07 Classification Plan
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall All deputies assigned to a court holding area
establish and implement a written plan designed to will be familiar with the classification code
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed system and wristband color system of the
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and Detentions Bureau.
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
Detention Services Division Manual #R.01
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
Inmate Classification
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Order #E.07
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety BSCC staff reviewed questions asked of
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement arrestees and court-remanded persons.
would present management or security problems. A The questionnaire meets the requirements
of this section.
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Order #E.14 Pre-Intake Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The deputy will ask the arrestee the basic
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and medical screening questions from the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require Temporary Holding Cell Checklist. A more
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical comprehensive and detailed screening will
evaluation is completed be conducted at the jail once booked into
custody.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be BSCC staff reviewed questions asked of
made of the person being booked as to whether the arrestees and court-remanded persons.
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such The questionnaire meets the requirements
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of of this section
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 The holding facility utilizes the San Diego
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Section #J.03, for guidelines in dealing with
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Mentally Disordered Inmates.
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
Identified inmates are seen immediately by
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
a physician.
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 No one is held in court holding for 24 hours.
secured within 24 hours of identification 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.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Order #E.07 Classification Plan
All inmates classified as Administrative
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Segregation, escape, or assault risk (not
develop and implement policies and procedures for the housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
administrative separation of incarcerated people. Isolation or Protective Custody, shall be
segregated to the extent possible given the
Policies and procedures must include: physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas. All deputies assigned to a court
holding area will be familiar with the
classification codes.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Order #E.07
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of All inmates classified as Administrative
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Segregation, Escape or Assault Risk (not
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility housed in a mainline housing unit), Medical
staff. Isolation or Protective Custody, shall be
separated to the extent possible given the
physical limitations of the CSB court holding
areas.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect This is a court holding. Separation is limited
to the time at the court.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for Order #E.07
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) Influenced 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 Order #E.07
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Upon receiving inmates into the court
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility holding area, the deputies should verify the
staff. inmate's classification noted in JIMS
clothing. Deputies shall also note any
unusual risk or hazards of an inmate that is
either verbally relayed or noted in JIMS.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and This is a court holding. Separation is limited
evaluation of the need to continue placement in to the time at the court.
administrative separation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
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.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the regional
center for any incarcerated person suspected or
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The court holding has a WRAP device
responsible physician, shall develop and implement available for persons that start destroying
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint the facility, are injuring themselves, or are
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which proving to assault other persons or staff.
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person There have been no uses of the WRAP
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do device in the court during this cycle.
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated In practice, if the restraint devices become
people for security reasons. The facility manager may necessary, the person is transported to the
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in hospital or jail.
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and
(5) exercising of extremities.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment Order #F.20
or as a substitute for treatment.
In no case shall restraints be used for
discipline, or as a substitute for medical
treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Order #F.20
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an The placement may be made because the
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. inmate is:
A. An escape risk
B. Displaying behavior that can result in
destruction of property.
C. A danger 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.
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(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
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 Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
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 Pregnant or recovering inmates shall not be
in recovery after delivery or termination of the restrained with leg chains, waist chains, or
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg handcuffed behind the body.
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Inmates in labor, during delivery, or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination recovering after delivery shall not be
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the restrained unless deemed necessary for the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for safety and security of the inmate, staff, or
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the public.
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed if a medical
who is currently responsible for the medical care of care professional determines it is medically
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical necessary.
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon Confirmation will take place at the county
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, jail.
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Order #E.09 Adult Inmate Access to
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have Each area command implements
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access procedures to ensure that inmates have
shall consist of: access to counsel while housed in Court
Holding areas.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Order #E.09
All efforts are made to ensure attorney/
client confidentiality.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Order #E.11 Facility Sanitation Safety and
MAINTENANCE Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Maintenance and janitorial services are
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
administered by contracts administered by
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
the court. Pride is the contracted company
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of
for maintenance.
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found. BSCC staff walked through the entire facility
and found it to be clean and maintained.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Order #F.20 Use of Restraint Devices
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies 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 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:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons,
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, 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.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor,
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
and policies governing pregnant minors.
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1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION The court has cells separated from
cells for the holding of minors.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both 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 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 notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS San Diego Probation Officers have direct
visual supervision of all minors placed in the
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each holding cells. These officers conduct and
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at record checks in accordance with this
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the section.
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.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to 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 confined 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 confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Procedures, Section 6, Operations -
Emergency Medical Care
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.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board or State and Community Corrections1
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 1/78
BSCC Code: 4455
FACILITY NAME: San Diego El Cajon Court Holding East County Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1980
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 25, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates
No smaller than 40 square feet
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
Toilet accessible
Wash basin accessible
Drinking fountain accessible
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates
Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400
and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only
require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12
hours)
Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (WA) (2.4) No sobering cells. Text of the regulation
deleted.
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No safety cells. Text of the regulation deleted.
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
1Formerly the Corrections Standards Authority.
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Audio Monitoring (2.22)
For facilitiesplanned or constructed after 8-86
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Available
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
Available
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 4455
FACILITY: San Diego El Cajon Court Holding East County Court TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: January 25, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H) S
# Beds RC T U W F
Ground Floor Holding
Video #1
Holding 1980 1 0 (9) (9) 8' x 12' x 8' 1 1 1
Reception
Notes: 2 x 12' benches. RC changed from 8 to 9 during 2006-2008 cycle.
Video #2
Holding 1980 1 0 (6) (6) 9' x 12' x 8'
Reception
Notes: 10' bench. Bench space limits capacity.
Video #3
Holding 1980 1 0 (12) (12) 11' x 11' x 8' 1 1 1
Reception
Notes: 2 x 12' benches. RC changed from 2 to 12 during 2006-2008 cycle.
Female Holding 1980 1 0 (16) (16) 11'1" x 14'1" x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 24' bench. Toilet room.
Tank 1-4 Holding 1980 4 0 (14) (56) 9.5' x 15' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 22' bench.
Tank 5 Holding 1980 1 0 (4) (4) 7' x 10.5' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 6' bench.
Tank 6 Holding 1980 1 0 (5) (5) 10.5' x 7.25' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 8' bench. RC changed from 3 to 5 during 2006-2008 cycle.
Tank 7 & 8 Holding 2 0 (4) (8) 6.25' x 7' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 6' bench. (Formerly designated as safety cell, remodeled into holding cell.) Used for segregation.
Ground Floor Mezzanine
Holding 1980 3 0 (12) (36) 15' x 8' x 1 1 1
Notes: 18' bench. Not in use.
1st Floor(very rarely used)
Holding 1980 2 0 0 0 13' x 16' x 8'
Notes: 6' bench. No toilet. Holding cells located between courtrooms.
2nd Floor
Holding 1980 2 0 0 0 13' x 16' x 8'
Notes: 6' bench. No toilet. Holding cells located between Departments 7 and 8.
2nd Floor Mezzanine
4,5,6 Holding 1980 3 0 (12) (36) 15.75' x 9.6' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 19' bench. Cell 6 designated for females only.
*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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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H) S
# Beds RC T U W F
2nd Floor Mezzanine (male side)
1,2,3 Holding 1980 3 0 (12) (36) 15.75' x 9.6' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 19' bench.
3rd Floor
Holding 1980 2 0 (10) (20) 11.5' x 12.6' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 16' bench. One holding cell located between Departments 11 and 12 with fixtures. The other located between
Departments 9 and 10 and has an accessible toilet.
4th Floor (very rarely used)
Holding 1980 2 0 (7) (14) 11.5' x 18' x 9' 1 1 1
Notes: Less 10 sq. ft. chase. 11' bench.
4th Floor Mezzanine (very rarely used)
1 1980 1 0 0 0 7.5' x 9.75' x 8'
Notes: Not rated. Used as attorney interview.
7 Holding 1980 1 0 (9) (9) 8.5' x 14.5' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 14' bench.
8 Holding 1980 1 0 (9) (9) 8.5' x 14.5' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 14' bench.
9 Holding 1980 1 0 (4) (4) 8.5' x 14.5' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 7' bench. RC changed from 9 to 4 during the 2006-2008 cycle due to bench space.
10 Holding 1980 1 0 (9) (9) 8.5' x 14.5' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 14' bench.
11 Holding 1980 1 0 (12) (12) 9' x 14' x 8' 1 1
Notes: 21' bench.
12 Holding 1980 1 0 (4) (4) 7.25' x 7.25' x 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 7' bench.
6th Floor
Holding 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
Notes: Non-Rated space used for adults or juveniles. Contains a grab bar, plumbing in the cells, and porcelain toilet.
Adjacent to Department 18 Dependency Court
*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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