San Diego SHRF THJ CHJ (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

***Corrected*** August 20, 2025 Kelly Martinez Sheriff-Coroner San Diego County Sheriff’s Office 9621 Ridgehaven Ct. San Diego, CA 92123 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SAN DIEGO COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Martinez: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the San Diego County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected between Thursday, July 10, 2025, and Friday, July 11, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Juvenile Courts Building 4395 CHJ Vista Court Holding 4445 CHJ Major Crimes Division ICP 4620 THJ 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 to inspection(s) by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. Environmental Health reports, Medical/Mental Health reports, and Fire inspections had all been updated at the time of this inspection. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards for all facilities. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 24 Minimum Standards: Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance. Kelly Martinez Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and Friday, July 11, 2025, at each facility. BSCC staff presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. No Corrective Action plan is needed. * * * Please email me at tim.mcwilliams@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-1559 if you have any questions. Sincerely, TIM MCWILLIAMS Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, San Diego County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, San Diego County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, San Diego County* County Administrator, San Diego County* Ernesto Murillo, Sergeant, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 4395+ San Diego SHRF THJ CHJ CI LTR 25-26 -- COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 4395 FACILITY NAME: San Diego County Juvenile Courts Building FACILITY TYPE: CHJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Anderson, Cpl. Mehalik FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 07/10/25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall San Diego County has a Training Department include, but not be limited to: that maintains training records for each (a) applicable minimum jail standards; employee. (b) jail operations liability; (c) separation of incarcerated persons; CS E.3 Minimum Training Standards – Title (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 compliance safety; and, (e) suicide prevention; (f) de-escalation; (g) juvenile procedures; (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Newly assigned personnel are trained upon in any event not more than six months after the date of assignment. assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be PM 10.6 Continuing Professional Training - completed every two years. Successful completion of the Sworn ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL C.1. Minimum Staffing CS E.4 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 these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Staff are present whenever an arrestee is in a least one employee on duty at all times in a local holding cell. detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Staff maintain supervision of the arrestee would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ while in the court holding cells. incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Staffing for the facility is comprised of several shall be at least one female employee who shall be teams. Each team has female staff members ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. that can be immediately available. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The Sheriff’s Office ensures there is sufficient personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator staffing to cover all required needs of the court shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the and holding facility. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS I.64 Safety Checks: Inmates, Housing and Holding Areas The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that CS E.16 JIMS Daily Logging include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being Adult safety checks are documented through of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly ☒ ☐ ☐ an electronic safety check system and/or through direct visual observation of all people held and through the use of written documentation for housed in the facility. newly remanded/arrested adults. The Probation provides supervision for all minors in custody. The Sheriff’s deputies are utilized to escort minors to/from court appearances only. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse When incarcerated adult persons are in the between safety checks. holding cells, safety checks are conducted ☒ ☐ ☐ within 60 minutes of the previous check. Newly arrested/remanded persons have a safety check completed every 15 minutes (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, No safety or sobering cells at this facility. and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in ☐ ☐ ☒ section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied No regular pattern was discovered when ☒ ☐ ☐ intervals. reviewing safety check documentation. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the The date and time of each safety check are documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall identified in the Area Activities Summary include: ☒ ☐ ☐ Report. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) the location where each individual safety check The Area Activities Summary Report occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory identifies the location of the safety check. In ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, this case, it is the holding area where all cells are located. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff This is included in the Area Activities ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). Summary Report. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are A supervisor reviews all safety checks for reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or compliance daily. facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF H.1 Fire Procedures M.5 Medical Emergencies (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be M.6 Life Threatening Emergencies: Code at least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐ Blue training standards established by the Board for general M.34 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. CS E.5 Fire Suppression Plan – Title 15 Compliance The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Prior to being assigned to work at a facility, person on duty who trained in fire and life safety staff members are trained in fire and life procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ safety. Upon transfer to a new facility, staff members are trained in the procedures specific to that facility. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the The Training Bureau provided a “Line-Up health authority, shall develop and implement policies Training”, which was entitled Response to and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Life-Threatening and Medical Emergencies, Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers where staff had to verify they completed the ☒ ☐ ☐ certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin training activity. This training included CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining identification of agency policies and the use of approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe CPR and, when available, an AED. and appropriate to do so. These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 10.2 First Aid and CPR Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Staff receive a CPR certification card. This copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐ agency also maintains records to identify a central location and available for review. when training is needed. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon A Training Bulletin, Initiating a 911 Response, medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive identifies that facility staff is expected that and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency medical care shall be provided is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would with efficiency and speed without contraindicate its use. compromising security. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective This is included in policy M.34 equipment when administering CPR whenever possible ☒ ☐ ☐ to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Staff members are trained that CPR is only correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they performed when safety and security are not shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has compromised. ☒ ☐ ☐ passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Basic life supporting care is continued until CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the paramedics, or relief by medical personnel, nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such arrive and assume care. ☒ ☐ ☐ as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or until medical staff or alternative medical responders arrive and take over. (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Any Department (sworn & civilian) member or medical responders are present when a person is contracted health staff can initiate emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall medical care. defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Detention Services Bureau – Manual of Policies and Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Court applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Services Bureau Policy and Procedures comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Manual (CS) two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual (PM) Notes: The policies and procedures required in ☒ ☐ ☐ subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate San Diego County Sheriff’s Department manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not Juvenile Court Station Policy Manual – this apply and has been deleted. manual is specific to the operation of this facility and refers readers to the department policies and procedures manuals. The policy manuals are updated on an as- needed basis several times per year. However, all policy manuals are reviewed annually. (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the A.3 Table of Organization following: CS A.3 Bureau Organization ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility B.38 Facility Inspections administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ CS E.11 Facility Sanitation, Safety, & Maintenance (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 11.1 Use of Force Guidelines and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke This pertains to both patrol staff, court staff, holds. and detention staff. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including M.38 Pregnant Incarcerated persons the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ CS F.20 Use of Restraints Penal Code Section 3407. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (6) Security and control including physical counts and H.2 Facility Emergency Operations Manual searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, I.16 Facility Security-Screenings of Persons contraband control, and key control. Entering a Detention Facility or Support Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Facility review, evaluate, and make a record of security I.25 Key Control measures. The review and evaluation shall include I-41 Cell Searches of Incarcerated Persons internal and external security measures of the facility I.43 Count Procedures of Incarcerated including security measures specific to prevention of Persons sexual abuse and sexual harassment. I.52 Strip and Pat Down Searches of Incarcerated Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ I.61 Facility Security – Central Control F.16 Sexual Misconduct Case Assignments & Investigations I.66 Facility Security/Physical Security An Annual Review and Evaluation of Internal and External Security Measures Title 15 Regulations (1029) identifies the physical security inspections conducted monthly – both exterior and interior. (7) Emergency procedures include: H.1 Fire Procedures (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ CS E.5 Fire Suppression Plan section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of I.43 County Procedures for Incarcerated hostages; Persons D.15 Training in Emergency Plans and Critical Incidents H.2 Facility Emergency Operations Manual I.5 Emergency Escape Procedures of ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons I.7 Riot and Disorder Policy I.3 Hostage Policy CS G.3 Incarcerated Person Riots or Civil Disorder CS G.4 Escape Procedures (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ H.14 Mobile Booking (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ H.2 Facility Emergency Operations Manual (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; I.1 Emergency Alarm Systems ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, B. 38 Facility Inspections ammunition, chemical agents, and related H.11 Storage and Use of Toxic, Caustic ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. Materials I.69 Facility Security-Weapons (8) Suicide Prevention. J.5 Suicide Prevention Practices Incarcerated persons & Detentions Safety Program ☒ ☐ ☐ M.4 Suicide Prevention and Focused Response Team (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. J.3 Separation: Definition and Use ☒ ☐ ☐ R.1 Incarcerated Person Classification CS E.7 Classification Plan (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse D.13 In-Service Training and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ F.16 Sexual Misconduct Case Assignment & Investigations 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and F.16 Sexual Misconduct Case Assignment & respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Investigations reporting any abuse. 6.127 Prison Rape Elimination Act (San Diego Sheriff’s Department Policies and Procedures) CS E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation & ☒ ☐ ☐ Assignment The policy manual identifies the personnel and incarcerated persons how to report instances of sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation. (12) Release policy, including release planning for Release planning does not occur at the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated persons. courthouse. (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) (which has been deleted). (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office website Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be provides informational pamphlets on how to limited to, the following: report instances of sexual abuse/harassment. (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Informational posters are displayed on the privately report sexual abuse and sexual walls informing arrestees of how to report. ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Information on reporting sexual assault, family, community members, and other interested harassment, and misconduct is available on third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ the agency website. harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM J.5 Inmate Suicide Prevention Practices & Inmate Safety Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide CS E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide prevention program developed by the facility Prevention – Title 15 Compliance administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, Should an incarcerated person become and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who suicidal while at the court holding facility, present a suicide risk. either a clinician is called and/or the person is The program shall include the following: transported back to the facility where they are housed. (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The training is conducted annually on an on- personnel. going basis. The training team determines ☒ ☐ ☐ when it is time for each person to attend training (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon A brief suicide assessment is conducted for intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ those that are remanded from court. Information is provided to the transport team. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Classification of an incarcerated person does situations, including placement in restrictive housing, not change while at the court holding facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among I.96 Providing Assistance to arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Arresting/Transporting Officer ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Actively suicidal incarcerated persons are not that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ transported to court or held at court. environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Regardless of the level of suicide risk while at ☒ ☐ ☐ court, all incarcerated persons are provided with a safety check frequently. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Suicide intervention policies are part of the ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. detention manual (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Reports are written about actual or attempted ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. suicides and forwarded to NicheRMS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and A Critical Incident Review Board reviews attempted suicides as defined by the facility incidents and may prompt changes in administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ practices or policies. action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Follow-up care for those suffering mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health issues is provided at another facility (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return This is performed at the facility where the ☐ ☐ ☒ from court as determined by the mental health director. incarcerated person is housed. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING H.1 Fire Procedures H.7 Fire/Safety Inspections, Testing Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility CS E.5 Fire Suppression Plan – Title 15 administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Compliance 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 A County of San Diego Site Evacuation Plan fire department to be included as part of the policy and (SEP) and Fire Safety Plan (FSP) has been ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of developed for this facility and updated on April Regulations Section 1029); 9, 2025. (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Verification was made that monthly fire basis with two year retention of the inspection record; ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention inspections are conducted and retained by the agency. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The last fire inspection was completed on Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ December 12, 2024, by Cal Fire. inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, H.3 Evacuation Plans A comprehensive Site Evacuation Plan has ☒ ☐ ☐ been developed for this facility that includes staff, visitors, customers, and incarcerated persons can be evacuated quickly and safely. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Determined at the time and need for ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. emergency housing. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS F.5 Incarcerated Person Incident Reports (JIMS) Each facility administrator shall develop written policies F.9 Crime Reports and Major Incident and procedures for the maintenance of written records Documentation and reporting of all incidents which result in physical CS E.22 Incident Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee CS E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation & or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other Assignment (PREA) person. Incident records are maintained in the Jail Information Management System (JIMS). 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Such records shall include the names of the persons Records are attached to each involved involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, incarcerated person and include the type of ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. incident, those involved, actions taken, and the date/time of occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff No reports regarding incarcerated persons assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the emanated from this facility during this facility manager or designee. inspection cycle. Staff indicate that when a ☒ ☐ ☐ report is written, a copy is forwarded for criminal prosecution, if warranted, and a copy is also provided to the Classification unit. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY M.7 Incarcerated Person Deaths CS E.20 Adult Incarcerated Person Deaths – (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Title 15 Compliance and procedures to comply with the in-custody death ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section An In-Custody Death Advocate and 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Department Investigation Coordinator the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC (ICDADIC) is responsible for submitting this within 10 days of an in-custody death. information. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The ICDADIC is the coordinator of the review health administrator, shall develop written policy and team. Members of the team include the procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Medical Services Administrator, Chief written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Medical Officer, Other Health Care staff, and the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ the ICDADIC coordinator, among others. include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care, and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the These occurrences are also investigated by appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to the San Diego County CLERB (Citizens Law ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Enforcement Review Board). identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the This is the responsibility of the ICDADIC. initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall ☒ ☐ ☐ provide a copy of the initial review report that comports with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code. The initial review report shall contain the following The reports written for an In-Custody Death at information: a court facility would include all the items (1) Demographic information listed in this subsection. (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN R.1 Incarcerated Person Classification R.3 Incarcerated Person Classification Code (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall – Descriptor Definitions establish and implement a written plan designed to CS E.7 Classification Plan provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed CS E.6 Juvenile Separation – Title 15 at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and Compliance transmitting of information regarding incarcerated persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while Classification does not change from the confined at the facility, and the separation of such ☒ ☐ ☐ original designation determined at the jail persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court facility from where the person was holding facility. transported from. Incarcerated persons are separated between sex, those that need to be separated from others, adults/juveniles, medical issues, and mental health issues. Additional separation is for persons newly remanded and persons currently incarcerated. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, There are no programs available at this court the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis holding facility. Care is taken to appropriately whether a placement would ensure the health and safety separate those that need protection from of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ others. would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES M.9 Receiving Screening M.37 Standard Precautions and infectious The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Agents/Communicable Disease Control responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ CS E.14 Pre Intake Screening – Title 15 procedures specifying those symptoms that require Compliance medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CS E.14 Pre Intake Screening – Title 15 made of the person being booked as to whether the Compliance person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Adults are not remanded into custody. ☒ ☐ ☐ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or However, should there be a need to arrest an other special medical problem identified by the health adult, the Temporary Holding Cell Checklist authority. The response shall be noted on the medical would be completed if needed. screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION M.2 Requests for Medical Information J.5 Suicide Prevention Practices for The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons & Detentions Safety responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Program procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated J.7 Emergency Transportation of people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Incarcerated Persons with Mental Health behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Needs If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Arrestees suffering from an active behavioral readily available, an incarcerated person shall be crisis episode are not accepted at this facility. considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ Instead, they are transported to the hospital or section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or jail. others or appear gravely disabled. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be This is done at the jail facility, not at the court secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ holding facility. daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Staff verified that this occurs. ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION J.3 Separation: Definition and Use R.1 Incarcerated Person Classification Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: There is no administrative separation at this (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate court facility. All cells contain the same housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of components. privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES M.9 Receiving Screening J. Separation: Definition and Use The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CS E.7 Classification Plan – Title 15 responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Compliance procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and ☒ ☐ ☐ There are no medical staff at this court holding nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with facility. If an adult is arrested and brought into developmental disabilities. custody, those who present themselves as having developmental disabilities are identified and transported to the larger jail facility. The health authority or designee shall contact the This is done at the jail facility, not at the court regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or holding facility. confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES I.93 Restraint Devices CS F.20 Use of Restraint Devices The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Court personnel are generally prohibited from written policies and procedures for the use of restraint using any restraint device that is not identified devices. Restraint devices include any devices which in the policy. immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: The WRAP is used only for transport (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes, and the person is under constant supervision. (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, ☐ ☐ ☒ 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☐ ☐ ☒ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS M.38 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons CS 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 persons are only handcuffed in the in recovery after delivery or termination of the front of the body, not behind. ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Verified by policy and interview. delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☒ ☐ ☐ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Verified by policy and interview. who is currently responsible for the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This is done at the jail facility, not at this court pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, holding facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL N.5 Access to Courts/Attorneys/Legal Advice The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ Provided upon request. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND L.4 Housekeeping Plan MAINTENANCE CS E.11 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable This facility contracts with a company to ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the provide cleaning services on a monthly facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule schedule. of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including the Court Holding facility? ☒ ☐ ☐ those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities). 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR CS E.23 Adult and Juvenile Suicide IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Prevention – Title 15 Compliance CS E.20 Adult and Juvenile Incarcerated The facility administrator shall develop policy and Person Deaths – Title 15 Compliance ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS M.38 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons (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 Restraints are not used on minors. 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 This does not occur at the court holding shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ facility. and policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CS E.06 Juvenile Separation – title 15 Compliance 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 Movement of minors is strictly done when egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors access is clear of adults. ☒ ☐ ☐ and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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 CS E.16 JIMS Daily Logging A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Juvenile incarcerated persons safety checks each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all are completed twice every 30 minutes. ☒ ☐ ☐ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION CS E.06 Juvenile Separation – Title 15 Compliance The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the The classification of the person does not safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan change due to a court appearance. 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. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 14 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 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: 4395 FACILITY NAME: San Diego County Juvenile Courts Building FACILITY TYPE: CHJ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: X OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 07/10/25 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception and Booking (2.1) Weapons lockers are located outside of the Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in ☐ ☐ ☒ security area, but there is no reception/ these regulations. booking area. Contains a cell or room for confinement pending ☐ ☐ ☒ booking Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH) 01: Name changed to “sobering cell.” ☐ ☐ ☒ 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; 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) Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § ☐ ☐ ☒ 1050 and 1053 Holds inmates for four hours or less ☐ ☐ ☒ Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and ☐ ☐ ☒ has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. Is at least 160 square feet ☐ ☐ ☒ Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all ☐ ☐ ☒ inmates 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01.dot (03/01; rev. 2/02)) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and ☐ ☐ ☒ drinking fountains as specified by these regulations Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☐ ☐ ☒ Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) 01: Name change to “sobering cell” ☐ ☐ ☒ Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate Is limited to no more than 8 inmates ☐ ☐ ☒ Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ☐ ☐ ☒ ceiling height of 8 feet or more Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and ☐ ☐ ☒ drinking fountain as specified by these regulations Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures ☐ ☐ ☒ Provides for clear visual supervision by staff ☐ ☐ ☒ Padding on floor ☐ ☐ ☒ 01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. Safety Cell (2.5) Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a ☐ ☐ ☒ least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more Is limited to one inmate ☐ ☐ ☒ Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the ☐ ☐ ☒ floor, with controls located outside the cell Padded floor, door and walls ☐ ☐ ☒ Equipped with a variable intensity, security light, ☐ ☐ ☒ inaccessible to the occupant Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which ☐ ☐ ☒ provide a view of the entire cell Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from ☐ ☐ ☒ the bottom of the food pass to the floor 01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible ☐ ☐ ☒ to inmate occupant. Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) 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: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet 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. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01.dot (03/01; rev. 2/02)) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01.dot (03/01; rev. 2/02)) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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.) 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Court Building CHJ CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 01.dot (03/01; rev. 2/02)) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 4395 FACILITY: San Diego County Juvenile Courts Building TYPE: CHJ RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 07/10/25 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"x 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" x 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"x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: 137 sq. ft. Two benches each - 9'6". Seating for 12. 4 Holding 2001 1 0 (16) (16) 7’6”x 15’8”x 8” 1 1 1 Note: 2020-2022 Cycle added this cell. This has been in the facility but seldom used and not previously listed. 26’ of benches. 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) 16’ x 14’ x 10’ 1 1 1 Note: Benches 27’ J-3, J-4 Holding 2001 2 0 (12) (24) 16’ x 14’ x 10’ 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. 4395 San Diego SHRF Juvenile Courts Building CHJ CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (03/01) -- COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 4445 FACILITY NAME: San Diego County Vista Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CHJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Anderson, Cpl. Avery FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 07/11/25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall San Diego County has a Training Department include, but not be limited to: that maintains training records for each (a) applicable minimum jail standards; employee. (b) jail operations liability; (c) separation of incarcerated persons; CS E.3 Minimum Training Standards – Title (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 compliance safety; and, (e) suicide prevention; (f) de-escalation; (g) juvenile procedures; (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Newly assigned personnel are trained upon in any event not more than six months after the date of assignment. assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be PM 10.6 Continuing Professional Training - completed every two years. Successful completion of the Sworn ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL C.1. Minimum Staffing CS E.4 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 these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Staff are present whenever an arrestee is in a least one employee on duty at all times in a local holding cell. detention facility or in the building which houses a local ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Staff maintain supervision of the arrestee would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ while in the court holding cells. incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Staffing for the facility is comprised of several shall be at least one female employee who shall be teams. Each team has female staff members ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. that can be immediately available. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The Sheriff’s Office ensures there is sufficient personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator staffing to cover all required needs of the court shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the and holding facility. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS I.64 Safety Checks: Inmates, Housing and Holding Areas The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that CS E.16 JIMS Daily Logging include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being Two months of safety check documentation of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly were reviewed for this inspection. Temporary through direct visual observation of all people held and Holding Cell Checklists were also provided for housed in the facility. review. The checklists are used for people newly remanded into custody from the courts or new arrests made at the courthouse. Some of the checklists identified that the incarcerated person was under constant supervision and therefore lacked actual safety check documentation. The remaining checklists did document safety checks at approximately 15-minute intervals. When informed that constant supervision is great, but it does not replace actual documentation of the safety check, the agency immediately ☒ ☐ ☐ began requiring documentation and refrained from only using constant supervision in lieu of written safety checks. The agency has achieved compliance in this area since the incarcerated persons were under continuous supervision of a deputy, however, a review of the documentation will be conducted in approximately six months to determine if this change remains a practice. The documentation for the current, in-custody incarcerated persons, showed safety checks conducted twice an hour when the cells were occupied and in accordance with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Court Services Bureau Policy and Procedures Manual. The difference in practice of safety checks every 15 minutes for newly remanded/arrested persons and twice per hour for incarcerated persons is to maintain consistency agency-wide for new arrests. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse When incarcerated persons are in the holding between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ cells, safety checks are conducted within 15 minutes of the previous check. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, No safety or sobering cells at this facility. and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in ☐ ☐ ☒ section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied No regular pattern was discovered when ☒ ☐ ☐ intervals. reviewing safety check documentation. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the The date and time of each safety check are documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall identified in the observation reports. Based on include: a review of the Temporary Holding Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety Checklist documents, each person is held a check occurred; minimal amount of time on a bench directly under the supervision of a deputy. (2) the location where each individual safety check When a safety check is completed, it includes occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ observing arrestees in all occupied cells. number; and, 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff This is included in the observation report. ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are A supervisor reviews all safety checks for reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or compliance. These checks are performed facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ daily. of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF H.1 Fire Procedures M.5 Medical Emergencies (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be M.6 Life Threatening Emergencies: Code at least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐ Blue training standards established by the Board for general M.34 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. CS E.5 Fire Suppression Plan – Title 15 Compliance The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Prior to being assigned to work at a facility, person on duty who trained in fire and life safety staff members are trained in fire and life procedures that relate specifically to the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ safety. Upon transfer to a new facility, staff members are trained in the procedures specific to that facility. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the The Training Bureau provided a “Line-Up health authority, shall develop and implement policies Training”, which was entitled Response to and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Life-Threatening and Medical Emergencies, Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers where staff had to verify they completed the ☒ ☐ ☐ certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin training activity. This training included CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining identification of agency policies and the use of approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe CPR and, when available, an AED. and appropriate to do so. These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 10.2 First Aid and CPR Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Staff receive a CPR certification card. This copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐ agency also maintains records to identify a central location and available for review. when training is needed. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon A Training Bulletin, Initiating a 911 Response, medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive identifies that facility staff is expected that and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency medical care shall be provided is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would with efficiency and speed without contraindicate its use. compromising security. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective This is included in policy M.34 equipment when administering CPR whenever possible ☒ ☐ ☐ to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Staff members are trained that CPR is only correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they performed when safety and security are not shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has compromised. ☒ ☐ ☐ passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Basic life supporting care is continued until CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the paramedics, or relief by medical personnel, nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such arrive and assume care. ☒ ☐ ☐ as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or until medical staff or alternative medical responders arrive and take over. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Any Department (sworn & civilian) member or medical responders are present when a person is contracted health staff can initiate emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall medical care. defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Detention Services Bureau – Manual of Policies and Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Court applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Services Bureau Policy and Procedures comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Manual (CS) two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ employees. San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual (PM) Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate The policy manuals are updated on an as- manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not needed basis several times per year. apply and has been deleted. However, all policy manuals are reviewed annually. (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the A.3 Table of Organization following: CS A.3 Bureau Organization ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility B.38 Facility Inspections administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ CS E.11 Facility Sanitation, Safety, & Maintenance (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 11.1 Use of Force Guidelines and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke This pertains to both patrol staff, court staff, holds. and detention staff. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including M.38 Pregnant Incarcerated persons the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ CS F.20 Use of Restraints Penal Code Section 3407. (6) Security and control including physical counts and H.2 Facility Emergency Operations Manual searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, I.16 Facility Security-Screenings of Persons contraband control, and key control. Entering a Detention Facility or Support Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Facility review, evaluate, and make a record of security I.25 Key Control measures. The review and evaluation shall include I-41 Cell Searches of Incarcerated Persons internal and external security measures of the facility I.43 Count Procedures of Incarcerated including security measures specific to prevention of Persons sexual abuse and sexual harassment. I.52 Strip and Pat Down Searches of Incarcerated Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ I.61 Facility Security – Central Control F.16 Sexual Misconduct Case Assignments & Investigations I.66 Facility Security/Physical Security An Annual Review and Evaluation of Internal and External Security Measures Title 15 Regulations (1029) identifies the physical security inspections conducted monthly – both exterior and interior. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) Emergency procedures include: H.1 Fire Procedures (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ CS E.5 Fire Suppression Plan section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of I.43 County Procedures for Incarcerated hostages; Persons D.15 Training in Emergency Plans and Critical Incidents H.2 Facility Emergency Operations Manual I.5 Emergency Escape Procedures of ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons I.7 Riot and Disorder Policy I.3 Hostage Policy CS G.3 Incarcerated Person Riots or Civil Disorder CS G.4 Escape Procedures (C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ H.14 Mobile Booking (D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ H.2 Facility Emergency Operations Manual (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; I.1 Emergency Alarm Systems ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, B. 38 Facility Inspections ammunition, chemical agents, and related H.11 Storage and Use of Toxic, Caustic ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. Materials I.69 Facility Security-Weapons (8) Suicide Prevention. J.5 Suicide Prevention Practices Incarcerated persons & Detentions Safety Program ☒ ☐ ☐ M.4 Suicide Prevention and Focused Response Team (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. J.3 Separation: Definition and Use ☒ ☐ ☐ R.1 Incarcerated Person Classification CS E.7 Classification Plan (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse D.13 In-Service Training and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ F.16 Sexual Misconduct Case Assignment & Investigations (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and F.16 Sexual Misconduct Case Assignment & respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Investigations reporting any abuse. 6.127 Prison Rape Elimination Act (San Diego Sheriff’s Department Policies and Procedures) ☒ ☐ ☐ CS E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation & Assignment The policy manual identifies personnel and incarcerated persons how to report instances of sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation. (12) Release policy, including release planning for Release planning does not occur at the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated persons. courthouse. (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) (which has been deleted). 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office website Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be provides informational pamphlets on how to limited to, the following: report instances of sexual abuse/harassment. (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Informational posters are displayed on the privately report sexual abuse and sexual walls informing arrestees of how to report. ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Information on reporting sexual assault, family, community members, and other interested harassment, and misconduct is available on third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ the agency website. harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM J.5 Inmate Suicide Prevention Practices & Inmate Safety Program The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility Should an incarcerated person become administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ suicidal while at the court holding facility, authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, either a clinician is called and/or the person is and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who transported back to the facility where they are present a suicide risk. housed. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial The training is conducted annually on an on- personnel. going basis. The training team determines ☒ ☐ ☐ when it is time for each person to attend training (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon A brief suicide assessment is conducted for intake and prior to housing assignment. those that are remanded from court. ☒ ☐ ☐ Information is provided to the transport team. Documentation is on the Temporary Holding Cell Checklist. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Classification of an incarcerated person does situations, including placement in restrictive housing, not change while at the court holding facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among I.96 Providing Assistance to arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Arresting/Transporting Officer ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Actively suicidal incarcerated persons are not that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ transported to court or held at court. environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Regardless of the level of suicide risk while at ☒ ☐ ☐ court, all incarcerated persons are provided with a safety check frequently. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Suicide intervention policies are part of the ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. detention manual. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Reports are written about actual or attempted ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. suicides and forwarded to NicheRMS. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and A Critical Incident Review Board reviews attempted suicides as defined by the facility incidents and may prompt changes in administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ practices or policies. action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Follow-up care for those suffering mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health issues is provided at another facility. (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return This is performed at the facility where the ☐ ☐ ☒ from court as determined by the mental health director. incarcerated person is housed. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING H.1 Fire Procedures H.7 Fire/Safety Inspections, Testing Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility CS E.5 Fire Suppression Plan – Title 15 administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ Compliance 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 A County of San Diego Site Evacuation Plan fire department to be included as part of the policy and (SEP) and Fire Safety Plan (FSP) has been ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of developed for this facility and updated on April Regulations Section 1029); 10, 2024. (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Verification was made that monthly fire basis with two year retention of the inspection record; ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention inspections are conducted and retained by the agency. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The last fire inspection was completed on Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ February 17, 2024, by the City of Vista Fire inspections at least once every two years; Department. (d) an evacuation plan; and, H.3 Evacuation Plans A comprehensive Site Evacuation Plan has ☒ ☐ ☐ been developed for this facility that includes staff, visitors, customers, and incarcerated persons can be evacuated quickly and safely. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Determined at the time and need for ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. emergency housing. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS F.5 Incarcerated Person Incident Reports (JIMS) Each facility administrator shall develop written policies F.9 Crime Reports and Major Incident and procedures for the maintenance of written records Documentation and reporting of all incidents which result in physical CS E.22 Incident Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee CS E.25 Sexual Assault Investigation & or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other Assignment (PREA) person. Incident records are maintained in the Jail Information Management System (JIMS). Such records shall include the names of the persons Records are attached to each involved involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, incarcerated person and include the type of ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. incident, those involved, the event, actions taken, and the date/time of occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Several reports were written during this assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the inspection cycle. Reports ranged from facility manager or designee. medical issues, refusals to attend court, court appearances where an incarcerated person informs on another incarcerated person, to ☒ ☐ ☐ assaults that occur at the court holding facility. Staff indicate that, when a report is written, a copy is forwarded for criminal prosecution, if warranted, and a copy is also provided to the Classification unit. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY M.7 Incarcerated Person Deaths CS E.20 Adult Incarcerated Person Deaths – (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Title 15 Compliance and procedures to comply with the in-custody death ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section An In-Custody Death Advocate and 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Department Investigation Coordinator the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC (ICDADIC) is responsible for submitting this within 10 days of an in-custody death. information. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The ICDADIC is the coordinator of the review health administrator, shall develop written policy and team. Members of the team include the procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Medical Services Administrator, Chief written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Medical Officer, Other Health Care staff, and the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ the ICDADIC coordinator, among others. include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care, and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the These occurrences are also investigated by appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to the San Diego County CLERB (Citizens Law ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Enforcement Review Board). identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the This is the responsibility of the ICDADIC. initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall ☒ ☐ ☐ provide a copy of the initial review report that comports with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code. The initial review report shall contain the following The reports written for an In-Custody Death at information: a court facility would include all the items (1) Demographic information listed in this subsection. (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN R.1 Incarcerated Person Classification R.3 Incarcerated Person Classification Code (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall – Descriptor Definitions establish and implement a written plan designed to CS E.7 Classification Plan provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and Classification does not change from the ☒ ☐ ☐ transmitting of information regarding incarcerated original designation determined at the jail persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while facility from where the person was confined at the facility, and the separation of such transported from. Incarcerated persons are persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court separated between sex, those that need to be holding facility. separated from others, adults/juveniles, medical issues, and mental health issues. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, There are no programs available at this court the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis holding facility. Care is taken to appropriately whether a placement would ensure the health and safety separate those that need protection from of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ others. would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES M.9 Receiving Screening M.37 Standard Precautions and infectious The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Agents/Communicable Disease Control responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ CS E.14 Pre Intake Screening – Title 15 procedures specifying those symptoms that require Compliance medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CS E.14 Pre Intake Screening – Title 15 made of the person being booked as to whether the Compliance person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of A Temporary Holding Cell Checklist is tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or completed for each person remanded into ☒ ☐ ☐ other special medical problem identified by the health custody by the courts. This form identifies the authority. The response shall be noted on the medical arresting officer, arresting agency, case screening from. number, location of detention, medical questions, safety check documentation, and the time of removal from the facility. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION M.2 Requests for Medical Information J.5 Suicide Prevention Practices for The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons & Detentions Safety responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Program procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated J.7 Emergency Transportation of people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Incarcerated Persons with Mental Health behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Needs If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Arrestees suffering from an active behavioral readily available, an incarcerated person shall be crisis episode are not accepted at this facility. considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ Instead, they are transported to the hospital or section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or jail. others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be This is done at the jail facility, not at the court secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ holding facility. daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Staff verified that this occurs provided there is ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. a need. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION J.3 Separation: Definition and Use R.1 Incarcerated Person Classification Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: There is no administrative separation at this (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate court facility. All cells contain the same housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of components. privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES M.9 Receiving Screening J. Separation: Definition and Use The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and There are no medical staff at this court holding ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, facility. Persons remanded to custody that appropriate classification and housing, protection, and present themselves as having developmental nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with disabilities are identified and transported to developmental disabilities. the larger jail facility. The health authority or designee shall contact the This is done at the jail facility, not at the court regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or holding facility. confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES I.93 Restraint Devices CS F.20 Use of Restraint Devices The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Court personnel are generally prohibited from written policies and procedures for the use of restraint using any restraint device that is not identified devices. Restraint devices include any devices which in the policy. There was no use of the WRAP immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ during this inspection cycle. from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: The WRAP is used only for transport (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes, and the person is under constant supervision. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which ☐ ☐ ☒ results in the destruction of property or reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within ☐ ☐ ☒ four hours of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☐ ☐ ☒ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS M.38 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons CS 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 persons are only handcuffed in the in recovery after delivery or termination of the front of the body, not behind. ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Verified by policy and interview. delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☒ ☐ ☐ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Verified by policy and interview. who is currently responsible for the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s This is done at the jail facility, not at this court pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, holding facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant people. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL N.5 Access to Courts/Attorneys/Legal Advice The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ Provided upon request. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND L.4 Housekeeping Plan MAINTENANCE CS E.11 Facility Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Each court facility has a daily cleaning plan. ☒ ☐ ☐ level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including the Court Holding facility? ☐ ☒ ☐ those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities). 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY 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. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (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. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION 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. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 -- DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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 A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all ☐ ☐ ☒ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 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. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 15 A350 CH PRO eff. 04.01.25 PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 1/78 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 4445 FACILITY NAME: San Diego County Vista Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CHJ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: ☒ OTHER: 1998, 2003 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 7/11/25 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - A370 PHY CH-TH 1-78.dot (9/98) BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 4445 FACILITY: San Diego County Vista Court Holding TYPE: CHJ RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 07/11/25 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"x 9’ 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"x 9’ 1 1 1 Notes: 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 – rarely used. 3rd Floor Cells identified by Department number, not cell number. 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. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) 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. 4445 San Diego SHRF Vista Court Holding CHJ CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - A360 LAS Adult.dot (9/98) TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 4620 FACILITY NAME: San Diego County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Division ICP FACILITY TYPE: THJ PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Anderson, Sgt. Heredia FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 07/10/25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 23-24 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has a include, but not be limited to: Training Department that maintains training (a) applicable minimum jail standards; records for each employee. (b) jail operations liability; (c) separation of incarcerated persons; PM 10.1 Orientation Phase Training (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life PM 2.55 Non-Biased Based Policing ☒ ☐ ☐ safety; and; (e) suicide prevention; (f) de-escalation; (g) juvenile procedures; (h) racial bias; and, (i) mental illness. Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the employees' level of experience and training, and other relevant factors. Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but Deputies are trained upon assignment to this in any event not more than six months after the date of facility. assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be PM 10.6 Continual Professional Training - completed every two years. Successful completion of the Sworn requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL C.1. Minimum Staffing 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 these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Staff are present whenever an arrestee is in a least one employee on duty at all times in a local holding cell. detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Staff maintain supervision of the arrestee would conflict with the supervision and care of while in the station. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there The facility is staffed with both male and shall be at least one female employee who shall be female staff members. immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The Sheriff’s Office ensures there is sufficient personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator staffing to cover all required needs. shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS I.64 Safety Checks: Inmates, Housing and Holding Areas The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that Each arrestee has completed a Temporary include, but are not limited to, the following: Holding Cell Checklist which includes medical (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being questions, cell placement or bench of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly placement, charges, and safety check through direct visual observation of all people held and documentation. Also included is the time of housed in the facility. removal from the facility. There were some Checklists that documented the incarcerated person was under constant supervision. When asked about the use of the term constant ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision, Sgt. Heredia stated that they all should use observation documentation and refrain from using the term constant supervision and was unsure why a few documents contained the inappropriate wording. Due to both Sgt. Heredia and Sgt. Anderson stating that advisement of the appropriate terminology would be provided and noting that this was only on a few documents, I determined compliance with this regulation. Follow-up within six months will determine if the agency continues to remain compliant with this regulation. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse When an arrestee is in the facility safety between safety checks. checks are conducted within 15 minutes of ☒ ☐ ☐ the previous check. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, No safety or sobering cells at this facility. and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied No regular pattern was discovered when intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewing safety check documentation. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the The date and time of each safety check are documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall identified in the Temporary Holding Cell include: Checklists. ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check This facility has two cells. When a safety occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory check is completed, it includes observing number; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ arrestees in their cell and documenting on the Temporary Holding Cell Checklist. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff This is included in the observation report. who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) A documented process by which safety checks are A supervisor reviews the previous day’s reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or documentation and indicated by their body facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns number and initials in the lower corner of the ☒ ☐ ☐ of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, document. safety checks. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF H.1 Fire Procedures M.5 Medical Emergencies (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be M.6 Life Threatening Emergencies: Code at least one person on duty at all times who meets the Blue ☒ ☐ ☐ training standards established by the Board for general M.6 Life Threatening Emergencies: Code fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. Blue M.34 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Prior to being assigned to work at a facility, person on duty who trained in fire and life safety staff members are trained in fire and life procedures that relate specifically to the facility. safety. Upon transfer to a new facility, staff ☒ ☐ ☐ members are trained in the procedures specific to that facility. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the The Training Bureau provided a Line-Up health authority, shall develop and implement policies Training, Response to Life-Threatening and and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Medical Emergencies, Topic #22 where staff Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers had to verify, they completed the training certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin ☒ ☐ ☐ activity. This training included identification of CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining agency policies and the use of CPR, and approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe when available, an AED. and appropriate to do so. These policies shall cover the following key elements: PM 10.2 First Aid and CPR Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Staff receive a CPR certification card. This copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at agency also maintains records to identify ☒ ☐ ☐ a central location and available for review. when training is needed. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon A Training Bulletin, “Initiating a 911 medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive Response” identifies that facility staff is and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer expected that emergency medical care shall ☒ ☐ ☐ is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would be provided with efficiency and speed without contraindicate its use. compromising security. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective This is included in policy M.34. equipment when administering CPR whenever possible to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Staff members are trained that CPR is only correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they performed when safety and security are not shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has compromised. passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely ☒ ☐ ☐ removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Basic life supporting care is continued until CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the paramedics or relieved by medical personnel nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such who arrive and assume care. as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐ until medical staff or alternative medical responders arrive and take over. (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative This facility does not maintain medical staff. medical responders are present when a person is However, if there is a need for EMS, identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ paramedics assume CPR. defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Detention Services Bureau – Manual of Policies and Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedures. manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Policy applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Manual (PM) comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy manuals are updated on an as- employees. needed basis several times per year. Notes: The policies and procedures required in However, all policy manuals are reviewed subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a annually. separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III A.3 Table of Organization facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility B.38 Facility Inspections administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 1.8 Facility Appearance and Maintenance (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 11.1 Use of Force Guidelines and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ This pertains to both patrol staff and detention holds. staff. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including I.93 Use of Restraint Equipment the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in M.38 Pregnant Incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly M.38 Pregnant Incarcerated persons received persons for release. Q.77 Permissive Release of Pre-arraignment ☒ ☐ ☐ Misdemeanor Incarcerated Persons 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (6) Security and control including physical counts and H.2 Facility Emergency Operations Manual searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, I.16 Facility Security-Screenings of Persons contraband control, and key control. Entering a Detention Facility or Support Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Facility review, evaluate, and make a record of security I.25 Key Control measures. The review and evaluation shall include I-41 Cell Searches of Incarcerated Persons internal and external security measures of the facility I.43 Count Procedures of Incarcerated including security measures specific to prevention of Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual abuse and sexual harassment. I.52 Strip and Pat Down Searches of Incarcerated Persons I.61 Facility Security – Central Control F.16 Sexual Misconduct Case Assignments & Investigations I.66 Facility Security/Physical Security PM 9.1 Emergency Operations (7) Emergency procedures include: H.1 Fire Procedures (A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of I.43 County Procedures for Incarcerated hostages; Persons D.15 Training in Emergency Plans and Critical Incidents H.2 Facility Emergency Operations Manual I.5 Emergency Escape Procedures of ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons I.7 Riot and Disorder Policy I.3 Hostage Policy PM 6.58 Prisoner Escapes PM 9.3 Crisis Negotiation (C) mass arrests; H.14 Mobile Booking ☒ ☐ ☐ (D) natural disasters; H.2 Facility Emergency Operations Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and I.1 Emergency Alarm Systems ☒ ☐ ☐ (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, B. 38 Facility Inspections ammunition, chemical agents, and related H.11 Storage and Use of Toxic, Caustic security devices. Materials ☒ ☐ ☐ I.69 Facility Security-Weapons PM 6.66 Chemical Agents Policy (8) Suicide Prevention. J.5 Suicide Prevention Practices Incarcerated persons & Detentions Safety Program ☒ ☐ ☐ M.4 Suicide Prevention and Focused Response Team (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. J.3 Separation: Definition and Use ☒ ☐ ☐ R.1 Incarcerated Person Classification (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse D.13 In-Service Training and sexual harassment. F.16 Sexual Misconduct Case Assignment & ☒ ☐ ☐ Investigations (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and F.16 Sexual Misconduct Case Assignment & respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Investigations reporting any abuse. PM 6.127 Prison Rape Elimination Act ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy manual identifies to personnel and incarcerated persons how to report instances of sexual abuse, harassment, and retaliation. (12) Release policy, including release planning for Incarcerated persons are not held long incarcerated persons. enough to formulate a release plan from this ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office website Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be provides informational pamphlets on how to limited to, the following: report instances of sexual abuse/harassment. (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Informational posters are displayed on the privately report sexual abuse and sexual walls informing arrestees of how to report. harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Information on reporting sexual assault, family, community members, and other interested harassment, and misconduct is available on third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual the agency website. ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM J.5 Inmate Suicide Prevention Practices & Inmate Safety Program 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 The training is conducted annually on an on- personnel. going basis. The training team determines ☒ ☐ ☐ when it is time for each person to attend training. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon PM 6.13 Inmate Intake Form intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ A suicide assessment is conducted at intake. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Arrestees do not stay at this facility and are situations, including placement in restrictive housing, transferred to another facility if they are to following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in ☐ ☐ ☒ remain in custody. classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among I.96 Providing Assistance to arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Arresting/Transporting Officer medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Active suicidal incarcerated persons are not that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive accepted at this facility and are transported to ☒ ☐ ☐ environment should be considered. either the hospital or the jail facility. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Should a person become suicidal while at this facility, additional observation checks are ☒ ☐ ☐ made until transport to another facility can be arranged. (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Suicide intervention policies are part of the procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ detention manual. (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Reports are written for actual or attempted attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ suicides and forwarded to NicheRMS A Critical Incident Review Board reviews (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and incidents and may prompt changes in attempted suicides as defined by the facility practices or policies. administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the administrative review. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Follow-up care for those suffering mental Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been health issues is provided at another facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ deleted. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING H.1 Fire Procedures H.7 Fire/Safety Inspections, Testing Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with Verification was made that monthly fire two-year retention of the inspection record; prevention inspections are conducted and retained by the agency. These are identified ☒ ☐ ☐ as the Major Crimes Holding Cells/Fire and Safety Inspections. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The last fire inspection was completed on Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires April 2, 2025, by the San Diego County Fire inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ Protection District (SD County Fire and Cal Fire). (d) an evacuation plan; and H.3 Evacuation Plans ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Determined at the time and need for people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency housing. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS F.5 Incarcerated Person Incident Reports (JIMS) Each facility administrator shall develop written policies F.9 Crime Reports and Major Incident and procedures for the maintenance of written records Documentation and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 6.71 Crime Case Reports harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other Incident records are maintained in the Jail person. Information Management System (JIMS). Such records shall include the names of the persons Records are attached to each involved involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, incarcerated person and include the type of and the date and time of the occurrence. ☒ ☐ ☐ incident, those involved, actions taken, and the date/time of occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff No reports regarding incarcerated persons assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the emanated from this facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY M.7 Incarcerated Person Deaths PM 6.5 Unusual Incident, Death, and Serious (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Injury Notification and procedures to comply with the in-custody death reporting requirements of Government Code section ☒ ☐ ☐ An In-Custody Death Advocate and 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Department Investigation Coordinator the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC (ICDADIC) is responsible for submitting this within 10 days of an in-custody death. information. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The ICDADIC is the coordinator of the review health administrator, shall develop written policy and team. Members of the team include the procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Medical Services Administrator, Chief written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of Medical Officer, Other Health Care staff, and the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall the ICDADIC coordinator, among others. ☒ ☐ ☐ include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or designee, the health administrator, the responsible physician and other health care, and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the These occurrences are also investigated by appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to the San Diego County CLERB (Citizens Law policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ Enforcement Review Board). identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the This is the responsibility of the ICDADIC. initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code. The initial review report shall contain the following The reports written for an In-Custody Death at information: a substation include all the items listed in this (1) Demographic information subsection. (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history (2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN R.1 Incarcerated Person Classification R.3 Incarcerated Person Classification Code (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, – Descriptor Definitions or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan designed to properly assign There are only two cells at this facility and all incarcerated persons to housing units and activities cells contain the same furniture and fixtures. according to the categories of gender identity, age, Incarcerated persons are only held for a short criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, time at this facility. physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has a sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for Booking Acceptance Criteria document which the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such identifies the types of bookings that can be housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the ☒ ☐ ☐ accepted. extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been deleted. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, There are no programs available at this the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis temporary holding facility. Care is taken to whether a placement would ensure the health and safety appropriately separate those that need of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement protection from others. ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES M.9 Receiving Screening M.37 Standard Precautions and infectious The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Agents/Communicable Disease Control responsible physician, shall develop written policies and PM 6.100 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure/ ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require Control medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be PM 6.13 Inmate Intake Form made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, such This is a Temporary Holding Facility only, not as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of a booking facility. An initial medical screening tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ takes place at the time of reception. other special medical problem identified by the health Incarcerated persons that have any type of authority. The response shall be noted on the medical medical issues are transported directly to the screening from. larger jail facility upon need. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION M.2 Requests for Medical Information J.5 Suicide Prevention Practices for The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Incarcerated Persons & Detentions Safety responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Program ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated J.7 Emergency Transportation of people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Incarcerated Persons with Mental Health behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Needs If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not This is a Temporary Holding Facility only, not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be a booking facility. 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. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be This is done at the larger jail facility. 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 Staff verified that this occurs. safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION J.3 Separation: Definition and Use R.1 Incarcerated Person Classification Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Policies and procedures must include: There are no administrative separation cells (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate at this facility. All cells are the same. housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☐ ☐ ☒ staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL There is no safety cell at this facility. The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☐ ☐ ☒ display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐ ☒ to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ reviewed a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☐ ☐ ☒ advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health care staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☐ ☐ ☒ placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ documented. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒ 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 0 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL There is no sobering cell at this facility. The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☐ ☐ ☒ no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒ medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐ ☐ ☒ Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half ☐ ☐ ☒ hour. Such observation shall be documented. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES M.9 Receiving Screening J. Separation: Definition and Use The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and This is a Temporary Holding Facility and there procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ are no medical staff at this facility. Arrestees appropriate classification and housing, protection, and that present themselves as having nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities are not accepted developmental disabilities. and transported to the larger jail facility. The health authority or designee shall contact the This is done at the larger jail facility. 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 I.93 Restraint Devices The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Compliance is based upon policy. The use of responsible physician, shall develop and implement the WRAP at this facility is only done for written policies and procedures for the use of restraint transport purposes, if needed. devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: The WRAP (1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) signs or symptoms which should result in If there is a need for placement in restraints, immediate medical/mental health referral; availability arrestees are transported to the larger jail. ☐ ☐ ☒ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 1 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒ or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on incarcerated people who display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒ intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒ ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒ (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible health care staff determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☐ ☐ ☒ maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the placement in restraints shall be documented and shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The documentation shall ☐ ☐ ☒ include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 2 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS M.38 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Pregnant persons are only handcuffed in the in recovery after delivery or termination of the front of the body, not behind. pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐ waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Verified by policy and interview. delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐ safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Verified by policy and interview. who is currently responsible for the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Pregnancy tests are offered within 72 hours pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of arrival at the larger jail facility. of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnant people. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE P.2 Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies Telephones are accessible at the time of and procedures which allow access to a telephone or reception. communication device beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Video Relay Service (VRS), Captioned Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by Telephone Service (CTS), TDD, TTY, and others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be Telephone Relay Service (TRS) are also ☒ ☐ ☐ provided access to the appropriate telecommunication available for those with hearing impairments. device which will facilitate communication. Such devices may include but are not limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party communications assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL N.5 Access to Courts/Attorneys/Legal Advice The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐ access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. This is in-person and through telephone. ☒ ☐ ☐ 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 3 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Discipline is not administered at this facility. Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐ ☒ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☐ ☐ ☒ booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an ☐ ☐ ☒ understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED Discipline is not administered at this facility. PERSONS Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: ☐ ☐ ☒ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the staff member observing the act and submitted to ☐ ☐ ☒ the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☐ ☐ ☒ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☐ ☐ ☒ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are involved in the charges. ☐ ☐ ☒ Such charges pending against an incarcerated person shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specified timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of ☐ ☐ ☒ the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 4 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☐ ☐ ☒ be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☐ ☐ ☒ assistance when they have limited literacy, or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been ☐ ☐ ☒ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐ ☒ manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Discipline is not administered at this facility. The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☐ ☐ ☒ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Discipline is not administered at this facility. The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological degradation. ☐ ☐ ☒ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 5 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility manager before the disciplinary separation status is continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☐ ☐ ☒ continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☐ ☐ ☒ in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☐ ☐ ☒ of incarcerated people. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☐ ☐ ☒ disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒ (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except in cases where the incarcerated person has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 ☐ ☐ ☒ hours, without the review and approval of the facility manager. (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Discipline is not administered at this facility. Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☐ ☐ ☒ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 6 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE This is a temporary holding facility. Arrestees are held only a short time before transfer or The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, release. for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to: (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☐ ☐ ☒ (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic conditions. ☐ ☐ ☒ Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person. Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b) ☐ ☐ ☒ and (d) above prior to their first night in the facility and every night thereafter. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND L.4 Housekeeping Plan MAINTENANCE PM 1.8 Facility Appearance and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop written policies Each facility has a daily cleaning plan. and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 7 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15, Article 9 inspection. Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold Minors may be held secured to a cuffing minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 fixture, not in cells. establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold minors in temporary custody in the jail. PM 6.2 Juvenile Procedures ☐ ☒ ☐ Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not There was no secure detention of minors up subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; to the time of this inspection during this cycle. however, if minors are held in the building, they may be subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions Code section 207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒ the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures concerning minors being held in ☐ ☐ ☒ temporary custody which shall address: (a) suicide risk and prevention; (b) use of restraints; ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) emergency medical assistance and services; and ☐ ☐ ☒ (d) prohibiting use of discipline. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY CUSTODY (a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☐ ☐ ☒ held in temporary custody: (1) access to toilets and washing facilities; (2) one snack during term of temporary custody if the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☐ ☐ ☒ nourishment; (3) access to drinking water; ☐ ☐ ☒ (4) access to language services; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) access to disabilities services; ☐ ☐ ☒ (6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested; ☐ ☐ ☒ (7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, and/or lawyer; ☐ ☐ ☒ (8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐ ☒ (9) personal clothing unless the clothing is inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or ☐ ☐ ☒ is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 8 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 (b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of what is available under this section, and it shall be posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☐ ☐ ☒ minors have access. 1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace officer on the basis that they are a person described by Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. ☐ ☐ ☒ Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14 years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief of the peace officer present a serious security risk of harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure custody set forth in these standards are met. Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or older. In making the determination whether the minor presents a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ ☒ (a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor; (b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was taken into custody; ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☐ ☐ ☒ (d) the availability of staff to provide adequate supervision or protection of the minor; and ☐ ☐ ☒ (e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who are detained in the facility. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☐ ☐ ☒ or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to prevent escape and protect the minor and others from harm. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 9 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE (a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at ☐ ☐ ☒ a minimum, includes: (1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor; and (2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☐ ☐ ☒ once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. (b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the same locked room unless under constant direct visual ☐ ☐ ☒ observation by staff of the law enforcement facility. 1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED ENCLOSURE Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☐ ☐ ☒ enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure is available. A staff person from the facility shall provide constant direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety ☐ ☐ ☒ while secured to a stationary object. Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ approved by a supervisor. The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☐ ☐ ☒ minor and shall be documented. 1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the criteria for secure custody as specified in Section 207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☐ ☐ ☒ facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non- secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply. 1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- SECURE CUSTODY Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☐ ☐ ☒ enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be documented and made available for review. Monitoring a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices shall never replace constant direct visual observation. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 0 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY Facility administrators shall develop policies and procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ obtained for minors who are under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior to secure or non-secure custody of that minor. Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or ☐ ☐ ☒ release. These safety checks shall be documented, with actual time of occurrence recorded. Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a locked room shall be supervised in accordance with ☐ ☐ ☒ Section 1148. Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☐ ☐ ☒ 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 1 of 21 A351 TH PRO eff. 04.01.25 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; 2010, 2013 BSCC Code: 4620 FACILITY NAME: San Diego Sheriff - Major Crimes Division - ICP FACILITY TYPE: THJ 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: X FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 07/10/25 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: Name changed to “sobering cell.” ☐ ☐ ☒ 2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male and female inmates are held. Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; 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 No one is held in this facility for 12 hours. ☐ ☐ ☒ 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: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PHY 25-26 A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 2005 2008 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control. When visual electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as entrances and exits. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2-99: Video monitoring option deleted. 10: Deleted language referring to central control point. 10: Terminate at a location where staff can respond immediately. 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 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. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PHY 25-26 A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 2005 2008 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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.) 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI PHY 25-26 A382 PHY CH-TH 94 99 2005 2008 2010 2013.dot (9/2013) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 4620 FACILITY: San Diego Sheriff - Major Crimes Division - ICP TYPE: THJ RC: 0 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 07/10/25 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Booking 1 H 2013 1 (5) (5) 13.11 x 7.3 x 10 1 1 1 Bench space = 95”, ADA Cell 2 H 2013 1 (5) (5) 13.11 x 9.7 x 10 1 1 1 Bench space = 95” *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. 4620 San Diego SHRF Major Crimes Division THJ CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - A360 LAS Adult-05.dot (8/05)