BSCC
San Diego SHRF THJ (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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February 26, 2026
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 TEMPORARY
HOLDING FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Martinez:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of some of the San Diego County Sheriff's
Office Temporary Holding Facilities has been completed. The following facilities were
inspected between Thursday, February 12, 2026 and Friday, February 13, 2026:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Poway Station 4465 THJ
Fallbrook Substation 4468 THJ
Valley Center Station 4470 THJ
Lakeside Sheriff’s Substation 4490 THJ
San Marcos Substation 4606 THJ
4 S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation 4609 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 BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the
County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local
Detention Facilities at any of the stations.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
We identified the following item of noncompliance with Title 24 Minimum Standards for
Local Detention Facilities:
Kelly Martinez
Sheriff-Coroner
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POWAY STATION:
1231.2.22 Audio Monitoring System (Audio or Visual Monitoring 2.22):
There was no audio monitoring system in any of the cells.
Refer to the attached Physical Plant Checklist for detailed information.
Please refer to the Living Area Space Evaluation attachment for information related to the
rated capacity of each facility.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Friday, February 13, 2026, BSCC staff
presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best
practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report
for noncompliance items found during the inspection. A CAP addressing the outstanding
item of noncompliance is due to the BSCC no later than 03/13/2026.
* * *
Please email me at tim.mcwilliams@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 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*
J. Anderson, Sergeant, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
4465+ San Diego SHRF THJ CI LTR 25-26
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4465
FACILITY NAME: Poway Station FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Anderson, Sgt. Harrison
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/2026
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;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 10.1 Orientation Phase Training
safety; and; PM 2.55 Non-Biased Based Policing
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation; Some of the training topics were the following
(g) juvenile procedures; (in addition to other training): Incarcerated
(h) racial bias; and, Person with Disabilities, Telephone Access,
(i) mental illness. Transportation of Incarcerated Persons, Fire
Response, Temporary Holding Cell,
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is
Discrimination, and Juvenile Procedures
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.
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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 maintains 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 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. who 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. A staff
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the roster was provided for review. The roster
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a included all staff members, those who were
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the working as well as those on their days off,
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a their work assignments, and the times they
review and recommendations shall be reported to the worked.
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
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being medical questions, cell placement, charges,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly and safety check documentation. Also
☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and included is the time of removal from the
housed in the facility. facility. Two months (November and
December 2025) were provided for this
inspection. All fields of the documents
inspected were filled. Date/time of placement
in the holding facility was documented as was
the exit time.
(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.
(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.
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
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(2) the location where each individual safety check This facility has three holding cells. When a
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory safety check is completed, it includes
number; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ observing arrestees in their cell and
documenting the observation 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 indicates their body
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ number and initials in the lower corner. All
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Temporary Holding Cell Checklists were
safety checks. reviewed and signed by a supervisor.
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)].
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 that 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 are
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ expected to provide emergency medical care
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would shall be provided with efficiency and speedily
contraindicate its use. without 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.
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(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Basic life supporting care is continued until
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the paramedics or medical personnel arrive and
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such 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
employees. The policy manuals are updated on an as-
Notes: The policies and procedures required in needed basis several times per year.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a However, all policy manuals are reviewed
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. annually.
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 all staff.
holds.
(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.
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(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
(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 how personnel
and incarcerated persons can report
instances of sexual abuse, harassment, and
retaliation.
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(12) Release policy, including release planning for Incarcerated persons are not held long
incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐ ☒ enough to formulate a release plan from this
facility.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be website provides informational pamphlets on
limited to, the following: how to report instances of sexual
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to abuse/harassment. Informational posters are
privately report sexual abuse and sexual displayed on the walls informing arrestees of
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated how to report.
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. The lobby of the substation has an
informational poster identifying reporting
methods.
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
personnel. ongoing 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.
(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. detentions manual.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Reports are written about actual or attempted
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts. suicides and forwarded to NicheRMS.
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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.
(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 Hazard Assessment Monthly Checklist
and the Physical Security Inspection
Checklist.
(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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 06/25/25 by the City of Poway Fire
inspections at least once every two years; Department.
(d) an evacuation plan; and H.3 Evacuation Plans
☒ ☐ ☐ A Site Evacuation Plan (SEP) was provided
for this inspection. It was revised and
updated on 01/21/26.
(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. However, there
facility manager or designee. was one report from the time period
☒ ☐ ☐ requested (November and December 2025),
which occurred at the substation (not the
holding area). This report was to document a
firearm that was surrendered to the agency.
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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.
(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 healthcare 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.
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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
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities There are three holding cells used for
according to the categories of gender identity, age, arrestees at this facility. Incarcerated persons
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, are only held for a short 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,
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such which identifies the types of bookings that can
☒ ☐ ☐
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the be 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 who 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 An initial medical screening takes place at the
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of time of reception. Incarcerated persons who
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or have any type of medical issues are
other special medical problem identified by the health transported directly to the jail.
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
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 & Detention 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
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or or jail.
others or appear gravely disabled.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be This is done when booked into the jail.
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 whenever
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others. possible.
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.
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.
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(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 There are no medical staff at this facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Arrestees who present themselves as having
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and developmental disabilities are not accepted
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with and transported to the jail for booking.
developmental disabilities.
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
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Compliance is based upon policy. The use of
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint the WRAP at this facility is only done for
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which transport purposes, if needed.
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
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(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.
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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.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by Video Relay Service (VRS), Captioned
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Telephone Service (CTS), TDD, TTY, and
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication Telephone Relay Service (TRS) are also
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices available for those with hearing impairments.
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 the telephone.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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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. However, blankets are available if
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is needed.
☒ ☐ ☐
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
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Each 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.
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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 According to policy, minors can be held in jail
minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 cells. On a practical level, this facility tries to
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold avoid using this type of secure detention.
minors in temporary custody in the jail. ☒ ☐ However, no minors were held in secure
☐
custody during the inspection time frame
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (November – December 2025).
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions
Code section 207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
All Juvenile procedures are covered under
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ ☐ this policy and verified at the time of
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ inspection. All regulations identified below
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco are covered under this policy section.
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention 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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Snacks are available.
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 ☒ ☐ Blankets are available.
the comfort of the minor; and ☐
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(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.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 There is no contact between adults and
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff juveniles.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 The arresting deputy determines all risk
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒ ☐ factors identified in this regulation prior to
officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ deciding on secure detention.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a Factors are needed to determine secure
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒ ☐ detention.
☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
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1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Safety checks are completed every 15
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒ ☐ minutes by agency policy.
☐
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE Unless necessary, juveniles are usually not
☒ ☐ held in secure custody.
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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- PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
SECURE CUSTODY
Non secure custody is held in a separate
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive area and out of sight of the holding cells and
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒ ☐ in constant view of the arresting deputy.
☐
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.
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1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Both adult and juvenile safety checks are
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 completed every 15 minutes.
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 Those held in nonsecure custody are under
☒ ☐ ☐
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. continual observation.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001
BSCC Code: 4465
FACILITY NAME: San Diego County Sheriff Poway Station FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: X 2/99: 2001: OTHER:
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
X
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH) No sobering cells.
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
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) X No safety cells.
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
X
water
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
X
more
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) No staging cells.
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
X
1050 and 1053
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) No sobering cells.
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Safety Cell (2.5) No safety cells.
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more X
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Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) No audio monitoring system in any of the
There is an audio monitoring system capable of cells. Appears to have been removed (25-
alerting staff in a central control. When visual 26).
electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in X
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 X
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
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 X
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 X
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
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 X
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 X
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21
inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type X
or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall
in facilities higher than minimum security.
Lighting (3.6) Lighting is centrally controlled and/or
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a occupant-controlled in housing cells or
X
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design.
purposes of supervision.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater X
than 5 inches in on dimension.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Cell Padding (3.8) No padded cells.
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 X
equipped with an tamper resistant fire sprinkler
approved by the SFM.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of X
security is provided near each washbasin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
X
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
X
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are X
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
X
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 4465
FACILITY: Poway Station TYPE: THJ RC: (8)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/2026
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
2 Holding 1994 1 0 (2) (2) 6.1 x 7.1 x 8 1 1 1
Note: 4 ft. bench. Formally named Middle Holding, the cell is now numbered as #2.
3 Holding 1994 1 0 (4) (4) 7.1 x 7.1 x 8 1 1 1
Note: 7 ft. bench; no toilet and drinking fountain. Formally named Right, the cell is now numbered as #3.
1 Holding 1994 1 0 (2) (2) 7.5 x 9 x 8 1 1 1
Note: 3 ft. bench. ADA cell. Formally named Left, the cell is now numbered as #1.
Note: Bench space limits the rated capacity of each cell. All cells have combo units.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4468
FACILITY NAME: Fallbrook Substation FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Anderson, Sgt. Scroggins
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/26
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;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 10.1 Orientation Phase Training
safety; and; PM 2.55 Non-Biased Based Policing
(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.
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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
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. A Training Completion Report and Training
Attendance Rosters were reviewed for this
☒ ☐ ☐
inspection. Topics included, but not limited to,
Temporary Holding Cell, Strategic
Communication, Promoting Compassion in
Detention Facilities, Crisis Screening, and
patrol-related topics.
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 maintains 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 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. who 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. An
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Employee Roster was provided for review.
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a Deputies are assigned to one of four teams,
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ensuring 24/7 coverage.
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, charges, and
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly safety check documentation. Also included is
through direct visual observation of all people held and the time of removal from the facility.
housed in the facility.
(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.
(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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
(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.
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check This facility has three holding cells. When a
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory safety check is completed, it includes
number; and, observing arrestees in their cell and
☒ ☐ ☐ documented on the Temporary Holding Cell
Checklist. Two months (November &
December) of safety check documentation
were reviewed for this inspection.
(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 indicates their body
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ number and signature at the bottom of the
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, page.
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)].
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 that 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.
Staff are trained every two years.
(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. This facility is
staffed with law enforcement deputies and not
detention deputies.
(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 are
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ expected to provide emergency medical care
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would shall be provided with efficiency and speedily
contraindicate its use. without 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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
(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 medical personnel arrive and
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such 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
employees. The policy manuals are updated on an as-
Notes: The policies and procedures required in needed basis several times per year.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a However, all policy manuals are reviewed
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. annually.
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 all staff.
holds.
(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.
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(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
A daily safety and security inspection is
conducted. The prevention of sexual abuse
and harassment is conducted yearly, and the
policy is updated, if needed.
(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
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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. PM 6.127 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
The policy manual identifies how personnel
and incarcerated persons can 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.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be website provides informational pamphlets on
limited to, the following: how to report instances of sexual
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to abuse/harassment. Informational posters are
privately report sexual abuse and sexual displayed on the walls informing arrestees of
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated how to report.
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. The lobby of the substation has an
informational poster identifying reporting
methods.
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
personnel. ongoing 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 and are suicidal.
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.
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(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. detentions 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.
(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 Sheriff’s Department Physical Security
Inspection Checklist.
(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 1/22/2026 by the North County Fire
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years; Protection District
.
(d) an evacuation plan; and H.3 Evacuation Plans
☒ ☐ ☐ Each facility has a Site Evacuation Plan
(SEP) and a Fire Safety Plan. This facility’s
plan was last updated 07/24/24.
(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.
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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.
(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 healthcare 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.
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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
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities There are three holding cells used for
according to the categories of gender identity, age, arrestees at this facility. Incarcerated persons
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, are only held for a short 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,
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such which identifies the types of bookings that can
☒ ☐ ☐
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the be 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 who 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 An initial medical screening takes place at the
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of time of reception. Incarcerated persons who
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or have any type of medical issues are
other special medical problem identified by the health transported directly to the jail.
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
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
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or or jail.
others or appear gravely disabled.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be This is done when booked into the jail.
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 whenever
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others. possible.
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 designed the
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of same.
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.
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(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 There are no medical staff at this facility.
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Arrestees that present themselves as having
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and developmental disabilities may be accepted
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with at this facility. If not accepted, the person is
developmental disabilities. transported to the jail for booking, or the
hospital.
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
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Compliance is based upon policy. The use of
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint the WRAP at this facility is only done for
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which transport purposes, if needed, and is not used
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ to hold incarcerated persons in this facility.
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
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
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(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.
(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.
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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.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by Video Relay Service (VRS), Captioned
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Telephone Service (CTS), TDD, TTY, and
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication Telephone Relay Service (TRS) are also
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices available for those with hearing impairments.
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 by telephone.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. However, blankets are available if
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is needed.
☒ ☐ ☐
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
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Each 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.
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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 in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 According to policy, minors can be held in
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold jail cells. On a practical level, this facility
minors in temporary custody in the jail. ☒ tries to avoid using this type of secure
☐ ☐
detention. However, there was only one
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not instance of this occurring.
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions
Code section 207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
All Juvenile procedures are covered under
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ this policy and verified at the time of
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ inspection. All regulations identified below
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco are covered under this policy section.
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention 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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Snacks are available.
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 ☒ Blankets are available.
the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐
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(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.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 There is no contact between adults and
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff juveniles.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 The arresting deputy determines all risk
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒ factors identified in this regulation prior to
officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ deciding on secure detention.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a Factors are needed to determine secure
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒ detention.
☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
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1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Safety checks are completed every 15
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒ minutes per agency policy.
☐ ☐
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE Unless necessary, juveniles are usually not
☒ held in secure custody.
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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- PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
SECURE CUSTODY
Non-secure custody is held in a separate
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive area and out of sight of the holding cells and
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒ in constant view of the arresting deputy.
☐ ☐
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.
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1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Both adult and juvenile safety checks are
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 completed every 15 minutes.
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 Those held in nonsecure custody are under
☒ ☐ ☐
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. continual observation.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001
BSCC Code: 4468
FACILITY NAME: Fallbrook Substation FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: X 2001: OTHER:
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in X
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH) No sobering cells.
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
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) X No safety cells.
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
X
water
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
X
more
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) No temporary staging cells.
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
X
1050 and 1053
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) No sobering cells.
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
X
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Safety Cell (2.5) No safety cells.
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a
X
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet X
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) Audio monitoring and video monitoring in
There is an audio monitoring system capable of each cell.
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. X
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,
X
communication and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality X
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
X
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 X
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and
X
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). X
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 X
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
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 X
in facilities higher than minimum security.
Lighting (3.6) Lighting is centrally controlled and/or
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a occupant-controlled in housing cells or
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design.
X
purposes of supervision.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
than 5 inches in on dimension. X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 an tamper resistant fire sprinkler X
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; X
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
X
security is provided near each washbasin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible.
X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
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 X
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are
brought into the security area. Lockers have individual
X
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 X
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4468
FACILITY: Fallbrook Substation TYPE: THJ RC: (9)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/26
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
1 Holding 1999 1 (3) (3) 4'8" x 10’10” x 1 1 1
8’9"
Note: 53 sq. ft. Bench 4'8", capacity based on seating.
2 Holding 1999 1 (3) (3) 5'8" x 9’11 x 8'9" 1 1 1
Note: 58 sq. ft. Bench 4'6", capacity based on seating.
3 Holding 1999 1 (3) (3) 8'1" x 10'0"x 8’9” 1 1 1
Note: 81 sq. ft. Bench 5'1", capacity based on seating.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4490
FACILITY NAME: Valley Center Station FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Anderson, Lt. Tingley
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/13/26
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;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 10.1 Orientation Phase Training
safety; and; PM 2.55 Non-Biased Based Policing
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation; Some of the training topics were the following
(g) juvenile procedures; (in addition to other training): Temp. Holding
(h) racial bias; and, cell, Discrimination, Security Awareness,
(i) mental illness. Juvenile Procedures, Naloxone training,
Promoting Compassion in Detention
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is
Facilities, and Annual Safety Programs.
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.
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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 maintains 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 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. who 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. A staffing
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the roster was provided, which identified all
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a personnel assigned to the substation and
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the their assigned responsibilities.
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
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being medical questions, cell placement, charges,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly and safety check documentation. Also
through direct visual observation of all people held and included is the time of removal from the
housed in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. Two months (November and
December 2025) of safety check
documentation were requested for this
inspection. Observation checks occur
approximately every 15 minutes. The
documents reviewed identified when a person
was placed in the cell, if they underwent an
interview, and the time they were released or
transported out of the facility.
(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.
(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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
(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.
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check This facility has one cell. When a safety
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory check is completed, it includes observing
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and, arrestees in their cell and documented 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 days’
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 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)].
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 that 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. This facility has an
and appropriate to do so. AED, Narcan, and a first aid kit available.
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 are
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ expected to provide emergency medical care
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.
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(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Basic life supporting care is continued until
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the paramedics or medical personnel arrive and
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such 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
employees. The policy manuals are updated on an as-
Notes: The policies and procedures required in needed basis several times per year.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a However, all policy manuals are reviewed
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. annually.
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 all staff.
holds.
(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.
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(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
(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 how personnel
and incarcerated persons can report
instances of sexual abuse, harassment, and
retaliation.
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(12) Release policy, including release planning for Incarcerated persons are not held long
incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐ ☒ enough to formulate a release plan from this
facility.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be website provides informational pamphlets on
limited to, the following: how to report instances of sexual
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to abuse/harassment. Informational posters are
privately report sexual abuse and sexual displayed on the walls informing arrestees of
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated how to report.
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. The lobby of the substation has an
informational poster identifying reporting
methods.
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
personnel. ongoing 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.
(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. detentions manual.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Reports are written about actual or attempted
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts. suicides and forwarded to NicheRMS.
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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.
(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 Lakeside Sheriff’s Substation Holding
Cells ‘ Fire and Safety Inspection Report.
(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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 10/23/25 by the Valley Center Fire Protection
inspections at least once every two years; District.
(d) an evacuation plan; and H.3 Evacuation Plans
☒ ☐ ☐ This facility also has a Site Evacuation Plan
and Fire Safety Plan, which was updated on
10/01/2025.
(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 Verification was made that there were no
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ reports regarding incarcerated persons
facility manager or designee. emanating from this facility.
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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.
(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 healthcare 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.
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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
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities There is one cell used for arrestees at this
according to the categories of gender identity, age, facility. Incarcerated persons are only held for
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, a short 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,
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such which identifies the types of bookings that can
☒ ☐ ☐
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the be 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 who 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 An initial medical screening takes place at the
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of time of reception. Incarcerated persons who
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or have any type of medical issues are
other special medical problem identified by the health transported directly to the jail.
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
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
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or or jail.
others or appear gravely disabled.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be This is done when booked into the jail.
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 whenever
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others. possible.
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.
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.
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(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 There are no medical staff at this facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Arrestees who present themselves as having
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and developmental disabilities are not accepted
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with and transported to the jail for booking.
developmental disabilities.
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
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Compliance is based upon policy. The use of
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint the WRAP at this facility is only done for
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which transport purposes, if needed.
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
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(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.
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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.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by Video Relay Service (VRS), Captioned
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Telephone Service (CTS), TDD, TTY, and
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication Telephone Relay Service (TRS) are also
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices available for those with hearing impairments.
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 by telephone.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. However, blankets are available if
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is needed.
☒ ☐ ☐
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
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Each 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.
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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 in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 According to policy, minor can be held in jail
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold cells. On a practical level, this facility has not
minors in temporary custody in the jail. ☒ been done in a long time and prefers to use
☐ ☐
non-secure custody methods. There were no
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not juveniles held during the time frame
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; requested (November and December 2025).
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
All Juvenile procedures are covered under
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ this policy and verified at the time of
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ inspection. All regulations identified below
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco are covered under this policy section.
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention 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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Snacks are available.
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 ☒ Blankets are available.
the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐
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(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.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 There is no contact between adults and
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff juveniles.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace Very few juveniles are held at this facility.
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 The arresting deputy determines all risk
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒ factors identified in this regulation prior to
officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ making a decision for secure detention.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a Factors are needed to determine secure
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒ detention.
☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
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1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Safety checks are completed every 15
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒ minutes per agency policy.
☐ ☐
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE Unless necessary, juveniles are usually not
☒ held in secure custody.
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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- PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
SECURE CUSTODY
Non-secure custody is held in a separate
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive area and out of sight of the holding cells and
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒ in constant view of the arresting deputy.
☐ ☐
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.
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1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Both adult and juvenile safety checks are
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 completed every 15 minutes.
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 Those held in nonsecure custody are under
☒ ☐ ☐
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. continual observation.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections1
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001
BSCC Code: 4470
FACILITY NAME: Valley Center Station FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: X 2001: OTHER:
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/13/2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) Initial/pre-booking only.
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in X
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
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) X
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
X
water
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear Ceiling height 9'.
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
X
more
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § X
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
X
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet X
1 Formerly the Corrections Standards Authority.
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Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
X
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
01: Name change to “sobering cell” X
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of
X
the facility.
Safety Cell (2.5)
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a X
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate X
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the
X
floor, with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which X
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 X
the bottom of the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
X
to inmate occupant.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
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 X
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 X
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
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 X
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 X
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
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 X
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 X
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21
inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type
X
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 centrally controlled and/or
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a occupant-controlled in housing cells or
X
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design.
purposes of supervision.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater X
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
X
everything on them are padded. All padded cells are
equipped with an 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
X
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces;
and, without exposed seams.
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
X
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
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Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum-Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
X
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
X
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
Note: 2018-2020 Inspection Cycle did not include a physical walk-through of the facility, due to the COVID-19 Emergency
Declaration. Information contained is from previous inspections and discussions with SDSD Staff.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4470
FACILITY: Valley Center Station TYPE: THJ RC: (9)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/13/2026
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
1 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 7'10" x 7'0" 1 1 1
Note: Bench seating @ 4'7" feet; seating for 3 inmates. Cell approximately 55 square feet (less 7 square foot chase)
= 48 square feet.
2 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 7'10" x 8'3" 1 1 1
Note: Bench seating @ 4'6" feet; seating for 3 inmates. Cell approximately 65 square feet (less 10 square foot
chase) = 55 square feet.
3 Holding 1999 1 0 (3) (3) 7'10" x 7'1" 1 1 1
Note: Bench seating @ 4'6" feet; seating for 3 inmates. Cell approximately 55 square feet (less 10 square foot
chase) = 44 square feet.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4490
FACILITY NAME: Lakeside Sheriff’s Substation FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Anderson, Sgt. Valencia
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/13/26
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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;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 10.1 Orientation Phase Training
safety; and; PM 2.55 Non-Biased Based Policing
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation; Some of the training topics were the following
(g) juvenile procedures; (in addition to other training): Temp. Holding
(h) racial bias; and, cell, Discrimination, Security Awareness,
(i) mental illness. Juvenile Procedures, Naloxone training,
Promoting Compassion in Detention
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training is
Facilities, and Annual Safety Programs.
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.
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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 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. who 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. A staffing
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the roster was provided, which identified all
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a personnel assigned to the substation and
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the their assigned responsibilities.
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
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being medical questions, cell placement, charges,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly and safety check documentation. Also
through direct visual observation of all people held and included is the time of removal from the
housed in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. Two months (November and
December 2025) of safety check
documentation were requested for this
inspection. Observation checks occur
approximately every 15 minutes. The
documents reviewed identified when a person
was placed in the cell, if they underwent an
interview, and the time they were released or
transported out of the facility.
(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.
(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.
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(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.
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check This facility has one cell. When a safety
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory check is completed, it includes observing
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and, arrestees in their cell and documented 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 days’
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 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)].
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 that 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. This facility has an
and appropriate to do so. AED, Narcan, and a first aid kit available.
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 are
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ expected to provide emergency medical care
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.
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(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Basic life-supporting care is continued until
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the paramedics or medical personnel arrive and
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such 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
employees. The policy manuals are updated on an as-
Notes: The policies and procedures required in needed basis several times per year.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a However, all policy manuals are reviewed
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. annually.
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 all staff.
holds.
(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.
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(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
(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 how personnel
and incarcerated persons can report
instances of sexual abuse, harassment, and
retaliation.
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(12) Release policy, including release planning for Incarcerated persons are not held long
incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐ ☒ enough to formulate a release plan from this
facility.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be website provides informational pamphlets on
limited to, the following: how to report instances of sexual
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to abuse/harassment. Informational posters are
privately report sexual abuse and sexual displayed on the walls informing arrestees of
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated how to report.
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. The lobby of the substation has an
informational poster identifying reporting
methods.
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.
(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. detentions manual.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Reports are written about actual or attempted
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts. suicides and forwarded to NicheRMS.
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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.
(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 Lakeside Sheriff’s Substation Holding
Cells ‘ Fire and Safety Inspection Report.
(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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 10/14/24 by the Lakeside Fire Protection
inspections at least once every two years; District.
(d) an evacuation plan; and H.3 Evacuation Plans
☒ ☐ ☐ This facility also has a Site Evacuation Plan
and Fire Safety Plan, which was updated on
01/21/2026.
(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 Verification was made that there were no
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ reports regarding incarcerated persons
facility manager or designee. emanating from this facility.
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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.
(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 healthcare 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.
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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
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities There is one cell used for arrestees at this
according to the categories of gender identity, age, facility. Incarcerated persons are only held for
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, a short time at this facility.
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has a
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for Booking Acceptance Criteria document,
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such which identifies the types of bookings that can
☒ ☐ ☐
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the be 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 who 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 An initial medical screening takes place at the
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of time of reception. Incarcerated persons who
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or have any type of medical issues are
other special medical problem identified by the health transported directly to the jail.
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
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
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or or jail.
others or appear gravely disabled.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be This is done when booked into the jail.
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 whenever
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others. possible.
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.
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.
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(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 There are no medical staff at this facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the identification and evaluation, Arrestees who present themselves as having
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and developmental disabilities are not accepted
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with and transported to the jail for booking.
developmental disabilities.
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
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Compliance is based upon policy. The use of
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint the WRAP at this facility is only done for
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which transport purposes, if needed.
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
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(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.
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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.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by Video Relay Service (VRS), Captioned
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Telephone Service (CTS), TDD, TTY, and
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication Telephone Relay Service (TRS) are also
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices available for those with hearing impairments.
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 by telephone.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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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. However, blankets are available if
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is needed.
☒ ☐ ☐
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
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Each 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.
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Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15,
Article 9 inspection.
Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the
biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold
minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 According to policy, minors can be held in jail
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold cells. On a practical level, this facility has not
minors in temporary custody in the jail. ☒ ☐ done this in a long time. There were no
☐
juveniles held during the time frame
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not requested (November and December 2025).
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions
Code section 207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
All Juvenile procedures are covered under
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ this policy and verified at the time of
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ inspection. All regulations identified below
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco are covered under this policy section.
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention 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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Snacks are available.
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 ☒ Blankets are available.
the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐
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(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.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 There is no contact between adults and
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff juveniles.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace Very few juveniles are held at this facility.
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 The arresting deputy determines all risk
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒ factors identified in this regulation prior to
officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ deciding on secure detention.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a Factors are needed to determine secure
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒ detention.
☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
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1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Safety checks are completed every 15
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒ minutes by agency policy.
☐ ☐
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE Unless necessary, juveniles are usually not
☒ held in secure custody.
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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- PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
SECURE CUSTODY
Non-secure custody is held in a separate
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive area and out of sight of the holding cells and
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒ in constant view of the arresting deputy.
☐ ☐
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.
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1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Both adult and juvenile safety checks are
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 completed every 15 minutes.
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 Those held in nonsecure custody are under
☒ ☐ ☐
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. continual observation.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010
BSCC Code: 4490
FACILITY NAME: Lakeside Sheriff’s Substation FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: X
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/13/2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in X
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
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) X
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
X
water
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
X
more
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § X
1050 and 1053
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
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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. X
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 X
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
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 X
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 X
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
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 X
water outlet (bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Lighting (3.6) Lighting is centrally controlled and/or
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a occupant-controlled in housing cells or
X
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design.
purposes of supervision.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater X
than 5 inches in on dimension.
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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.
X
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
X
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
X
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4490
FACILITY: Lakeside Sheriff’s Substation TYPE: THJ RC: (4)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/13/2026
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
RM 118 H 2010 1 (4) 13’0”x 8’0”x 8’1” 1 1 1
Bench = 6’0” 72”/18” = RC 4 13x8 = 104SF 104/10= 10
One Minor (Non-Secure) Room Adjacent to Holding Cell.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets (), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4606
FACILITY NAME: San Marcos Substation FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Anderson, Sgt. Ector
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/26
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;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 10.1 Orientation Phase Training
safety; and; PM 2.55 Non-Biased Based Policing
(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.
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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
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. A Training Completion Report and Training
Attendance Rosters were reviewed for this
☒ ☐ ☐
inspection. Topics for inclusion, but not
limited to, include Temporary Holding Cell,
Strategic Communication, Promoting
Compassion in Detention Facilities, Crisis
Screening, and patrol-related topics.
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 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. who 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. An
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Employee Roster was provided for review.
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a Deputies are assigned to one of four teams,
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ensuring 24/7 coverage.
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, charges, and
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly safety check documentation. Also included is
through direct visual observation of all people held and the time of removal from the facility.
housed in the facility.
(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.
(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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
(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.
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check This facility has three holding cells. When a
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory safety check is completed, it includes
number; and, observing arrestees in their cell and
☒ ☐ ☐ documented on the Temporary Holding Cell
Checklist. Two months (November &
December) of safety check documentation
were reviewed for this inspection.
(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 days’
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or documentation and indicated by their body
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ number and signature at the bottom of the
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, page.
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)].
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 that 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.
Staff are trained every two years.
(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. This facility is
staffed with law enforcement deputies and not
detention deputies.
(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 are
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ expected to provide emergency medical care
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would shall be provided with efficiency and speedily
contraindicate its use. without 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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
(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 medical personnel arrive and
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such 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
employees. The policy manuals are updated on an as-
Notes: The policies and procedures required in needed basis several times per year.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a However, all policy manuals are reviewed
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. annually.
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 all staff.
holds.
(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.
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(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
A daily safety and security inspection is
conducted. The prevention of sexual abuse
and harassment is conducted yearly, and the
policy is updated if needed.
(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
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(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 how personnel
and incarcerated persons can 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.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be website provides informational pamphlets on
limited to, the following: how to report instances of sexual
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to abuse/harassment. Informational posters are
privately report sexual abuse and sexual displayed on the walls informing arrestees of
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated how to report.
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. The lobby of the substation has an
informational poster identifying reporting
methods.
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
personnel. ongoing 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 and are suicidal.
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.
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(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. detentions 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.
(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 Sheriff’s Department Physical Security
Inspection Checklist.
(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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 07/24/2025 by the San Marcos Fire
inspections at least once every two years; Department.
(d) an evacuation plan; and H.3 Evacuation Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
Each facility has a Site Evacuation Plan
(SEP) and a Fire Safety Plan.
(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.
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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.
(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 healthcare 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.
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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
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities There are three holding cells used for
according to the categories of gender identity, age, arrestees at this facility. Incarcerated persons
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, are only held for a short 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,
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such which identifies the types of bookings that can
☒ ☐ ☐
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the be 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 who 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 An initial medical screening takes place at the
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of time of reception. Incarcerated persons who
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or have any type of medical issues are
other special medical problem identified by the health transported directly to the jail or hospital.
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
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
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or or jail.
others or appear gravely disabled.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be This is done when booked into the jail.
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 whenever
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others. possible.
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 designed the
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of same.
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.
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(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 There are no medical staff at this facility.
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Arrestees who present themselves as having
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and developmental disabilities may be accepted
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with at this facility. If not accepted, the person is
developmental disabilities. transported to the jail for booking or the
hospital.
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
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Compliance is based upon policy. The use of
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint the WRAP at this facility is only done for
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which transport purposes, if needed, and is not used
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ to hold incarcerated persons in this facility.
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
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
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(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.
(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.
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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.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by Video Relay Service (VRS), Captioned
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Telephone Service (CTS), TDD, TTY, and
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication Telephone Relay Service (TRS) are also
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices available for those with hearing impairments.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. However, blankets are available if
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is needed.
☒ ☐ ☐
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
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Each 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.
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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 in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 According to policy, minors can be held in jail
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold cells. On a practical level, this facility tries to
minors in temporary custody in the jail. ☒ avoid using this type of secure detention.
☐ ☐
There were no minors held in any jail cells
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not during the time frame of this inspection.
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions
Code section 207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
All Juvenile procedures are covered under
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ this policy and verified at the time of
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ inspection. All regulations identified below
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco are covered under this policy section.
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention 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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Snacks are available.
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 ☒ Blankets are available.
the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐
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(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.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 There is no contact between adults and
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff juveniles.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 The arresting deputy determines all risk
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒ factors identified in this regulation prior to
officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ deciding on secure detention.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a Factors are needed to determine secure
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒ detention.
☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
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1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Safety checks are completed every 15
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒ minutes per agency policy.
☐ ☐
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE Unless necessary, juveniles are usually not
☒ held in secure custody.
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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- PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
SECURE CUSTODY
Non-secure custody is held in a separate
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive area and out of sight of the holding cells and
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒ in constant view of the arresting deputy.
☐ ☐
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.
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1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Both adult and juvenile safety checks are
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 completed every 15 minutes.
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 Those held in nonsecure custody are under
☒ ☐ ☐
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. continual observation.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001
BSCC Code: 4606
FACILITY NAME: San Marcos Substation FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: X 2001: OTHER:
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
X
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH) No sobering cells.
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
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) X No safety cells.
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
X
water
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
X
more
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) No temporary staging cells.
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § X
1050 and 1053
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) No sobering cells.
01: Name change to “sobering cell” X
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Safety Cell (2.5) No safety cells.
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a X
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
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 X
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 X
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
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 X
holding and staging cells. See regulation for
calculations of urinal substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2) Tempered water.
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a
ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See X
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
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 X
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 X
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21
inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type
X
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 centrally controlled and/or
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a occupant-controlled in housing cells or
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for X rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design.
purposes of supervision.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater X
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
X
everything on them are padded. All padded cells are
equipped with an 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
X
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces;
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of X
security is provided near each washbasin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
X
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
X
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are X
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
X
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4606
FACILITY: San Marcos Substation TYPE: THJ RC: (15)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/2026
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
156 Holding 1999 1 0 (5) (5) 14'8" x 8'0" x 8’3” 1 1 1
Note: Less 13 sq. ft. (irregular shape) for 104 sq. ft. 8' bench, capacity based on seating.
157-159 Holding 1999 3 0 (2) (6) 9'5" x 5'4" x 8’3” 1 1 1
Note: Less 2 sq. ft. (irregular shape) for 48 sq. ft. 4' bench, capacity based on seating.
160 Holding 1999 1 0 (2) (2) 9'5" x 6' x 8’3” 1 1 1
Note: Less 2 sq. ft. (irregular shape) for 44 sq. ft. 4' bench, capacity based on seating.
161 Holding 1999 1 0 (2) (2) 8'7" x 8'0"x 8’3” 1 1 1
Note: Less 6 sq. ft. (irregular shape) for 63 sq. ft. 4' bench, capacity based on seating. ADA cell.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4609
FACILITY NAME: 4 S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Anderson, Sgt. Montan
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/26
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;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 10.1 Orientation Phase Training
safety; and; PM 2.55 Non-Biased Based Policing
(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.
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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
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. A Training Completion Report and Training
Attendance Rosters were reviewed for this
☒ ☐ ☐
inspection. Topics for inclusion, but not
limited to, Temporary Holding Cell, Strategic
Communication, Promoting Compassion in
Detention Facilities, Crisis Screening, and
patrol-related topics.
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 maintains 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 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. who 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. An
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Employee Roster was provided for review.
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a Deputies are assigned to one of four teams,
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ensuring 24/7 coverage.
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
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being medical questions, cell placement, charges,
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly and safety check documentation. Also
through direct visual observation of all people held and included is the time of removal from the
housed in the facility. facility.
(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.
(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.
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(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.
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check This facility has three holding cells. When a
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory safety check is completed, it includes
number; and, observing arrestees in their cell and
☒ ☐ ☐ documented on the Temporary Holding Cell
Checklist. Two months (November &
December) of safety check documentation
were reviewed for this inspection.
(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 indicates their body
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ number and signature at the bottom of the
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, page.
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)].
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 that 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.
Staff are trained every two years.
(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. This facility is
staffed with law enforcement deputies and not
detention deputies.
(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 are
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ expected to provide emergency medical care
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would shall be provided with efficiency and speedily
contraindicate its use. without 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.
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(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 medical personnel arrive and
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such 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
employees. The policy manuals are updated on an as-
Notes: The policies and procedures required in needed basis several times per year.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a However, all policy manuals are reviewed
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. annually.
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 all staff.
holds.
(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.
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(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
A daily safety and security inspection is
conducted. The prevention of sexual abuse
and harassment is conducted yearly and the
policy is updated, if needed.
(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
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(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 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.
(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. The lobby of the substation has an
informational poster identifying reporting
methods.
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 and are suicidal.
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.
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(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. detentions manual.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Reports are written about 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.
(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 4S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation Holding
Cells / Fire and Safety Inspection Report.
(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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 12/01/2025 by the Rancho Santa Fe Fire
inspections at least once every two years; Protection District
(d) an evacuation plan; and H.3 Evacuation Plans
☒ ☐ ☐ Each facility has a Site Evacuation Plan
(SEP) Fire Safety Plan. This facility’s plan
was last updated 10/20/23.
(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.
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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.
(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, the
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ 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.
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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
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities There are three holding cells used for
according to the categories of gender identity, age, arrestees at this facility. Incarcerated persons
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, are only held for a short 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 An initial medical screening takes place at the
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of time of reception. Incarcerated persons that
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or have any type of medical issues are
other special medical problem identified by the health transported directly to the jail.
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
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
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or or jail.
others or appear gravely disabled.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be This is done when booked into the jail.
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 whenever
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others. possible.
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 designed the
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of same.
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.
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(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 There are no medical staff at this facility.
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐ Arrestees that present themselves as having
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and developmental disabilities may be accepted
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with at this facility. If not accepted, the person is
developmental disabilities. transported to the jail for booking, or the
hospital.
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
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Compliance is based upon policy. The use of
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint the WRAP at this facility is only done for
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which transport purposes, if needed, and not used
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ to hold incarcerated persons in this facility.
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
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
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(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.
(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.
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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.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by Video Relay Service (VRS), Captioned
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Telephone Service (CTS), TDD, TTY, and
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication Telephone Relay Service (TRS) are also
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices available for those with hearing impairments.
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.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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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. However, blankets are available if
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is needed.
☒ ☐ ☐
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
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Each 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.
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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 According to policy, minor can be held in jail
minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 cells. On a practical level, this facility tries not
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold to place minors in cells. There were no
minors in temporary custody in the jail. ☒ ☐ juveniles held during the time frame
☐
requested (November and December 2025).
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions
Code section 207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
All Juvenile procedures are covered under
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ this policy and verified at the time of
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ inspection. All regulations identified below
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco are covered under this policy section.
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention 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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Snacks are available.
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 ☒ Blankets are available.
the comfort of the minor; and ☐ ☐
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(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.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 There is no contact between adults and
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff juveniles.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace Very few juveniles are held at this facility.
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 The arresting deputy determines all risk
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the ☒ factors identified in this regulation prior to
officer may take into account the following factors: ☐ ☐ making a decision for secure detention.
(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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a Factors are needed to determine secure
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail, ☒ detention.
☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
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1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Safety checks are completed every 15
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least ☒ minutes per agency policy.
☐ ☐
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE Unless necessary, juveniles are usually not
☒ held in secure custody.
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 PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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- PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
SECURE CUSTODY
Non secure custody is held in a separate
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive area and out of sight of the holding cells and
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law ☒ in constant view of the arresting deputy.
☐ ☐
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.
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1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY PM 6.3 Juvenile Detention Procedures
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 Both adult and juvenile safety checks are
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15 completed every 15 minutes.
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 Those held in nonsecure custody are under
☒ ☐ ☐
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. continual observation.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005
BSCC Code: 4609
FACILITY NAME: 4 S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation FACILITY TYPE: THJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: X OTHER:
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/2026
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in X
these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
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) X
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
X
water
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or
X
more
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § X
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
X
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
X
inmates
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
X
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) No sobering cells. The remainder of the text
01: Name change to “sobering cell” X of the regulation has been deleted.
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Safety Cell (2.5) No safety cells. The remainder of the text of
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a X the regulation has been deleted.
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
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 X
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 X
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
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 X
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 X
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
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 X
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 X
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21
inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type X
or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall
in facilities higher than minimum security.
Lighting (3.6) Lighting is centrally controlled and/or
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a occupant-controlled in housing cells or
X
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for rooms. Light fixtures are of secure design.
purposes of supervision.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater X
than 5 inches in on dimension.
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification-
sobering cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and
X
everything on them are padded. All padded cells are
equipped with an 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
X
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces;
and, without exposed seams.
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
X
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12) Weapons locker located at entrance to
A secure weapons locker is located outside the secure area from administration.
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons are X
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
X
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4609
FACILITY: 4 S Ranch Sheriff’s Substation TYPE: THJ RC: (6)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 02/12/26
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
1 Holding 2005 1 0 (2) (2) 9.6 x 9.9 x 8 1 1 1
2 Holding 2005 1 0 (2) (2) 9.6 x 7.3 x 8 1 1 1
3 Holding 2005 1 0 (2) (2) 6.11 x 9.11 x 8 1 1 1
2025-2026: Cell 3 is currently being used for Storage
Note: Three-foot bench space limits rated capacity in each cell.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets (), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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