BSCC
4720 San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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May 6, 2024
Patrick Winthrow, Sheriff-Coroner
San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
7000 Michael Canlis Blvd
French Camp, CA 95231
2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE 6031, WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONS CODE 209, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Winthrow:
The 2024 Targeted Inspection of the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department has been
completed. A pre-inspection briefing was conducted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024,
and the targeted inspection was completed on February 22, 2024.
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
John J. Zunino Facility 4710 II
San Joaquin County Honor Farm 4720 II
The inspection was performed pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to the inspections 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. Refer to the
attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) attachments
for information related to Rated Capacity
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on February 22, 2024. BSCC staff presented an
inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practices.
* * *
Patrick Winthrow
Sheriff-Coroner
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Please email me at matthew.schuler@bscc.ca.gov or call me at 916-261-4323 if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
MATTHEW SCHULER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, San Joaquin County Superior Court*
Grand Jury, San Joaquin County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, San Joaquin County*
County Administrator, San Joaquin County*
Sergeant Michael Conrad, San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office (Electronic Copy)
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
4710+ San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office II Targeted LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:4710
FACILITY NAME: JOHN J. ZUNINO FACILITY FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: SERGEANT MICHAEL CONRAD
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS San Joaquin Custody Division Manual - 3.1.5
Cells and Welfare Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held
and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
between safety checks.
The policy states “Welfare checks will occur at
least once every thirty minutes in
☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Segregation, Intake, Medical,
and Sheltered housing units. In General
Population, G & H Barracks, DEF Barracks,
and the 124, checks will occur at least once
every sixty minutes.”
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
cells, 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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Safety Checks from May 2023 through
check occurred; February 2024. The documentation appeared
to be compliant with this regulation.
(2) the location where each individual safety check SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating The Guard 1 Pipe is used to complete the
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely safety checks within this facility. The Duty
completion of, safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant will download the safety check
information at 1200 hours and 2400 hours
each day. The Sergeant is responsible for
reviewing the data for the prior day’s
corresponding shifts.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The Fire Equipment Building Safety/Security
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Inspection and Inventory is completed at the
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire beginning of each shift by the Housing
☒ ☐ ☐
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire Officer.
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
The local fire authority approved the
department’s Fire Suppression Pre-Plan as
required by this section.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of The policy states “The French Camp Fire
Regulations Section 1029); Chief oversees an annual inspection of the
San Joaquin County Jail. Fire alarms are
☒ ☐ ☐ tested every three months under the
supervision of Plant Engineering. A yearly
certification check will be completed by a
certified inspector from the manufacturer on
all fire alarms. The fire alarm sprinkler system
is checked once every five years.”
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
The policy states “Plant Engineering shall
conduct monthly fire and life safety
inspections with a two-year retention of the
☒ ☐ ☐ inspection record.”
BSCC staff reviewed the associated
documentation and confirmed the two-year
retention was occurring. Documentation is
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; The policy states “The French Camp Fire
☒ ☐ ☐ Chief oversees an annual inspection of the
San Joaquin County Jail.”
Fire Inspection Completed: 05/03/2023
(d) an evacuation plan; and, SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
☒ ☐ ☐
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(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
people in the case of fire.
SJSO Critical Incident Procedures Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
provides direction for evacuation and a list of
agencies they can call for assistance with
alternative housing in extreme cases.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare Checks
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cell placements from May 2023
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety through February 2024. The documentation
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare Checks
soon as they are able to continue the admission process
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. The policy states “Individuals will be removed
☒ ☐ ☐
from the sobering cell when they are able to
continue with processing. Staff will document
the removal on the observation log and then
forward it to the Duty Sergeant.”
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare Checks
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “Correctional Health
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these Services staff will medically assess the
regulations. individual a minimum of every six hours.”
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare Checks
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare Checks
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. The policy states “Monitoring the welfare of
the individual by conducting and documenting
☒ ☐ ☐
visual checks at least twice every thirty
minutes. Visual checks shall be documented
on the observation log.”
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
responsible physician, shall develop and implement use of restraint documentation from May
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint 2023 through February 2024. The
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which documentation appeared to be compliant with
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated this regulation.
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 A Mobile Violent Inmate Restraint Chair is
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility used for transportation purposes only. Soft
manager may delegate authority to place an medical restraints are used for longer-term
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health placement of incarcerated persons. Medical
care staff. restraints are used in a medical holding cell
located in the infirmary.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) signs or symptoms which should result in SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “Restraints shall neither be used
or as a substitute for treatment. as a punishment nor as a substitute for
treatment.”
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or Policy states “Placement of a restrained
responsible health care staff; continued retention individual into a holding, sobering or safety
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. ☒ ☐ ☐ cell shall be approved by responsible health
care staff, the Facility Manager or designee.
Continued need for retention in soft restraints
shall be reviewed a minimum of every 1 hour
by the Duty Sergeant.”
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured
within one hour from the time of placement.”
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
four hours of placement.
☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “A medical assessment
shall be completed within four hours of
placement.”
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to Policy states “Direct visual observation shall
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated be conducted to ensure that the soft restraints
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ are applied properly, and to ensure the safety
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and well-being of the inmate. These checks
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area will be conducted by security staff and will be
which makes provisions to protect the person from made twice every thirty minutes.”
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
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.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME SJCDM - 8.3.1 Recreational Programs
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall The recreation yard schedule is based on
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum when the dayroom is open. The recreation
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of yard is secure and may be closed at times
seven days to include: due to inclement weather. Incarcerated
persons at the Zunino Facility are allowed
☒ ☐ ☐ handballs during their recreation yard time
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
recreation documentation while on site and
interviewed several incarcerated persons who
stated they receive recreation yards in
accordance with regulations and it is only
closed during inclement weather.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and SJCDM - 8.3.1 Recreational Programs
The policy states “Incarcerated persons will
☒ ☐ ☐ be given a minimum of ten hours out of cell
time during a seven-day period to include: an
opportunity for three hours of exercise and
seven hours of recreation.”
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. SJCDM - 8.3.1 Recreational Programs
The policy states “Incarcerated persons will
☒ ☐ ☐ be given a minimum of ten hours out of cell
time during a seven-day period to include: an
opportunity for three hours of exercise and
seven hours of recreation.”
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TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary SJCDM - 8.3.1 Recreational Programs
procedures to ensure safety and security.
The Housing Officer is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
security and safety of the incarcerated
individuals during recreation time through his
supervision and periodic safety checks.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4710
FACILITY: John J. Zunino Facility TYPE: II RC: 1,195
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: February 22, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
JAIL CORE
Booking
1 Safety 1988 1 1 (1) 10.0 X 5.6 X 8.0 1
2 Soberin 1988 1 1 (1) 9.2 X 6.4 X 8.0 1 1 1
g
Note: Cell #3 was originally a Holding Cell, this area is now used for Classification.
4 Safety 1988 1 1 (1) 9.2 X 6.4 X 8.0 1
5 Holding 1988 1 4 (4) 10.0 X 9.1 X 8.0 1 1 1
Note: Two 7’ benches. Square footage limits capacity. This and all Holding Cells in Booking had self-cap ratings of 1.
During the 2012-2014 inspection cycle the cells were re-rated to reflect the actual rated capacity in the rare event they must
be used for more than 1 inmate.
6 Holding 1988 1 3 (3) 10.6 X 7.4 X 8.0 1 1 1
Note: Two 6’6” benches. Square footage limits capacity.
7 Soberin 1988 1 1 (1) 10.6 X 6.1 X 8.0 1 1 1
g
Note: Originally listed as a Holding Cell with a 13’10” bench, this cell was converted to a sobering cell. The LASE was
updated during the 2012-2014 inspection cycle to reflect the change.
8 Holding 1988 1 2 (2) 10.6 X 6.1 X 8.0 1 1 1
9 Holding 1988 1 5 (5) 9.4 X 11.6 X 8.0 1 1 1
Note: Two 7’ benches. Square footage limits capacity.
10 Safety 1988 1 1 (1) 10.6 X 7.4 X 8.0 1
Note: Previously noted as a Sobering Cell, during the 2012-2014 inspection cycle it was re-designated as a Safety Cell.
Transportation
11 Holding 1988 1 3 (3) 9.8 X 7.6 X 8.0 1 1 1
Note: Two 6’2” benches. Square footage limits capacity. This and all Holding Cells in Transportation had self-cap ratings
of 1. During the 2012-2014 inspection cycle, the cells were re-rated to reflect the actual rated capacity in the rare event
they must used for more than 1 inmate.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
12 Holding 1988 1 3 (3) 9.8 X 7.63 X 8.0 1 1 1
Note: Two 6’2” benches. Square footage limits capacity.
13 Holding 1988 1 3 (3) 9.8 X 8.3 X 8.0 1 1 1
Note: Two 6’2” benches. Square footage limits capacity.
Intake I Double 1988 65 2 2 130 12.8 X 6.6 X 8.0 1 1 1 8
Intake I Single 1988 1 1 1 1 12.8 X 6.6 X 8.0 1 1 1
Intake II Double 1988 65 2 2 130 12.8 X 6.6 X 8.0 1 1 1 8
Intake II Single 1988 1 1 1 1 12.8 X 6.6 X 8.0 1 1 1
Intake III Double 2001 65 2 2 130 > 70 sq. ft. each 1 1 1 8
Intake III Single 2001 1 1 1 1 > 70 sq. ft. each 1 1 1
Notes: Co-ed housing. Varying dimensions, typical cell measures 12.8 X 6.6 X 8.0 or larger; includes 1 ADA shower.
2014/2016: Dayrooms 13,700 sq. ft. each unit as reported by County Facilities Management. Additional bunks were added
and each unit re-rated.
Intake IV Double 2001 65 2 2 130 > 70 sq. ft. each 1 1 1 8
Intake IV Single 2001 1 1 1 1 > 70 sq. ft. each 1 1 1
Notes: Male housing. Varying dimensions, typical cell measures 12.8 X 6.6 X 8.0 or larger; includes 1 ADA shower.
2014/2016: Dayroom 13,700 sq. ft. as reported by County Facilities Management. Additional bunks were added and the
unit re-rated.
Medical Housing
0B
1-2 Single 1988 2 1 1 (2) 15.2 X 10.0 X 8.0 1 1 1
3-8 Isolation 1988 6 1 1 (6) 12.2 X 9.1 X 8.0 1 1 1 1
9-10 Single 1988 2 1 1 (2) 12.0 X 9.0 X 8.0 1 1 1
11-14 Single 1988 3 1 1 (3) 12.9 X 7.9 X 8.0 1 1 1
Single 1988 1 1 1 (1) 12.9 X 8.6 X 8.0 1 1 1
15-16 Double 1988 2 2 2 (4) 16.9 X 9.1 X 8.0 1 1
Note: No drinking fountain, 8 showers.
17-18 Double 1988 2 2 2 (4) 14.0 X 9.1 X 8.0 1 1
Note: No drinking fountain.
19-22 Single 1988 4 1 1 (4) 12.8 X 8.0 X 8.0 1 1 1
23-24 Single 1988 2 1 1 (2) 12.0 X 9.6 X 8.0 1 1 1
25-31 Single 1988 7 1 1 (7) 11.4 X 9.6 X 8.0 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Safety 1988 1 - - (1) 6.5 X 7.5 X 8.0 1
32-35 Single 1988 4 1 1 (4) 12.5 X 9.5 X 8.0 1 1 1
Sheltered Housing
1 Double 1988 33 2 2 66 12.8 X 6.6X 8.0 1 1 1 8
1 Single 1988 33 1 1 33 12.8 X 6.6X 8.0
Note: Male and female inmates. This housing is used for inmates who require ongoing medical non-acute care psychiatric
step-down. Portable tables and chairs for the maximum number out at one time. 2014-2016: Dayroom 13,700 sq. ft. as
reported by County Facilities Management. Additional bunks were added and the unit re-rated.
SOUTH JAIL
There are four staging cells located in the Administration Building which are considered non-rated space as there
are no fixtures present.
Administrative Segregation and Disciplinary Isolation
Pod 7 Double 1988 31 2 2 62 12.7 X 6.1 X 8.0 1 1 1 10
Single 1988 32 1 1 32 12.7 X 6.1 X 8.0 1 1 1
Note: 2014-2016: Upper tier double-bunked; unit re-rated.
Pod 8 Double 1988 31 2 2 62 12.7 X 6.1 X 8.0 1 1 1 10
Single 1988 32 1 1 32 12.7 X 6.1 X 8.0 1 1 1
Note: Co-ed unit. 2014-2016: Upper tier double-bunked; unit re-rated.
General Population
I Single 1988 64 1 1 64 11.6 X 6.6 X 8.0 8 12 4 8
Note: Male housing
II Single 1988 64 1 1 64 11.6 X 6.6 X 8.0 8 12 4 8
III Single 1988 64 1 1 64 11.6 X 6.6 X 8.0 8 12 4 8
IV Single 1988 64 1 1 64 11.6 X 6.6 X 8.0 8 12 4 8
V Single 1988 64 1 1 64 11.6 X 6.6 X 8.0 8 12 4 8
VI Single 1988 64 1 1 64 11.6 X 6.6 X 8.0 8 12 4 8
Note: All cells in Units I-VI are dry cells. In 1995, the county was granted an Alternate Means of Compliance to have dry
cells.
*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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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91
BSCC Code: 4710
FACILITY NAME: John J. Zunino Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: 5/88: 1/91: OTHER: 2001
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: February 22, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
0 B
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates
No smaller than 40 square feet
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
Toilet accessible
Water fountain accessible
Wash basin accessible
Provides clear visual supervision
Telephone accessible
Weapons Locker (3.12)
1B
External to the security area and equipped with
individual compartments, locks and keys
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-
rooms
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and § 1053
Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours
Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates
Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and
has a ceiling height of at least 8 feet
No smaller than 160 square feet
Contains seating to accommodate all inmates
Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking
fountain
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates
by staff
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4)
2B
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
No smaller than 60 square feet
Contain toilet
Contain washbasin
Contain drinking fountain
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
provide support
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation
Padding on the floor
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
3B
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
4B
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
5B
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5)
6B
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Limited to no more than one inmate
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside
the cell
Padded floor, door and walls
Equipped with variable intensity, security light,
inaccessible to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and
at least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door
Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more
than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches
above the floor
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) Intake III and Intake IV are evaluated under
7 B the 2001 Standards.
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain Intake and Administrative Segregaion are wet
cells; others are dry.
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986
standards)
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227)
8B
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells
Contain 35 square feet per person
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
No smaller than 100 square feet
Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet
Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking
fountain
Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal
items
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229)
9B
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms
Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities
and workers in Type I and II facilities
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Limited to no more than 16 persons
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
and drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal
items
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
10B
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
Maximum capacity of two inmates
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Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities)
Dormitories (2.8)
11B
8-86: Provision for dormitories added
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or
less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4
inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
and drinking fountains
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal
items
Dayrooms (2.9)
12B
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in
front of cells-rooms
99: Corridor requirement deleted
35 square feet of floor area per inmate
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum number of inmates served. (Note 2001
revisions added reference to access at a given time
and are the least restrictive standard.)
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I
facilities
Shower (3.4)
Available on a ratio of 1:16
01: Ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6)
13B
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision.
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level
and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to
exceed 5 foot-candles
Beds-Bunks (3.5)
14B
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
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Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
15B
A comfortable living environment is maintained
through an adequate heating and cooling system.
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10)
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of
900 square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface
area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum
rated inmate population and number of one-hour
exercise periods per day = required surface area
2-99 Provides free access to a toilet, washbasin and In Intake III and IV, access between the
drinking fountain. exercise area and the dayroom is not
secured when the exercise yard is occupied
by inmates.
Provides adequate security In Intake III and IV, masonry walls with
overhead screen enclosure.
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11)
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of
the facility programs
Medical Examination Room (2.12) This applies to Intake III and IV only, exam
room included in the expansion project.
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in
every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or
more inmates.
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site
health care.
Located within the security area and provide for
privacy of inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no
single dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
Dining Facilities (2.17)
1 6B
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmate dining
Visiting (2.18)
1 7B
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
inmates
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Attorney Interviews (2.26)
18B
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
19B
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment
such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
20B
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop
sink and storage space
Storage Rooms (2.21)
21B
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property,
bedding and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV Initial “Alternate Means of Compliance”
(2.22) granted by BOC, August 22, 1989, to allow
the use of alarm switches in each cell that
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a activate a light above the cell door, a light at
central control. the officer’s station, and sound an audible
alarm. The system is used in Intake Units I
and II with the same construction, staffing,
and procedures for response as Intake Units
III and IV.
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits
and programs or activity areas was deleted in 2-99.
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]
22B
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in
a central control point
Emergency Power (2.24)
23B
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for:
Barber/beauty shop(2.15)
24B
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
99: Requirement deleted
Canteen (2.16)
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
8-86: Added for Type II facilities
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Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; one is provided in every
single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified
ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise
areas
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is
provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified
ratio
See regulation for calculations of washbasin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy
cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in
dayrooms
2-99: One is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to
inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas.
The 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.
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
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Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower
areas must provide modesty for inmates, with
staff ability to supervise.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with
normal vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at
desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is
sufficient for purposes of supervision.
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design in areas higher than minimum
security.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each washbasin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible.
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double
occupancy cells.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:4720
FACILITY NAME: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HONOR FARM FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: SERGEANT MICHAEL CONRAD
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: FEBRUARY 22. 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS San Joaquin Custody Division Manual - 3.1.5
Cells and Welfare Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held
and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
between safety checks.
The policy states “Welfare checks will occur at
least once every thirty minutes in
☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Segregation, Intake, Medical,
and Sheltered housing units. In General
Population, G & H Barracks, DEF Barracks,
and the 124, checks will occur at least once
every sixty minutes.”
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
cells, 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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety Safety Checks from May 2023 through
check occurred; February 2024. The documentation appeared
to be compliant with this regulation.
(2) the location where each individual safety check SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating The Guard 1 Pipe is used to complete the
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely safety checks within this facility. The Duty
completion of, safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Sergeant will download the safety check
information each day at 1200 hours and 2400
hours each day. The Sergeant is responsible
for reviewing the data for the prior day’s
corresponding shifts.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility The Fire Equipment Building Safety/Security
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Inspection and Inventory is completed at the
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire beginning of each shift by the Housing
☒ ☐ ☐
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire Officer.
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to:
The local fire authority approved the
department’s Fire Suppression Pre-Plan as
required by this section.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of The policy states “The French Camp Fire
Regulations Section 1029); Chief oversees an annual inspection of the
San Joaquin County Jail. Fire alarms are
☒ ☐ ☐ tested every three months under the
supervision of Plant Engineering. A yearly
certification check will be completed by a
certified inspector from the manufacturer on
all fire alarms. The fire alarm sprinkler system
is checked once every five years.”
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
The policy states “Plant Engineering shall
conduct monthly fire and life safety
inspections with a two-year retention of the
☒ ☐ ☐ inspection record.”
BSCC staff reviewed the associated
documentation and confirmed the two-year
retention was occurring. Documentation is
compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; Policy states “The French Camp Fire Chief
☒ ☐ ☐ oversees an annual inspection of the San
Joaquin County Jail.”
Fire Inspection Completed: 05/03/2023
(d) an evacuation plan; and, SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
☒ ☐ ☐
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(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
people in the case of fire.
SJSO Critical Incident Procedures Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
provides direction for evacuation and a list of
agencies they can call for assistance with
alternative housing in extreme cases.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare Checks
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cell placements from May 2023
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety through February 2024. The documentation
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare Checks
soon as they are able to continue the admission process
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. The policy states “Individuals will be removed
☒ ☐ ☐
from the sobering cell when they are able to
continue with processing. Staff will document
the removal on the observation log and then
forward it to the Duty Sergeant.”
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare Checks
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “Correctional Health
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these Services staff will medically assess the
regulations. individual a minimum of every 6 hours.”
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare Checks
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare Checks
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. The policy states “Monitoring the welfare of
the individual by conducting and documenting
☒ ☐ ☐
visual checks at least twice every thirty
minutes. Visual checks shall be documented
on the observation log.”
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
responsible physician, shall develop and implement use of restraint documentation from May
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint 2023 through February 2024. The
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which documentation appeared to be compliant with
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated this regulation.
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 A Mobile Violent Inmate Restraint Chair is
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility used for transportation purposes only. Soft
manager may delegate authority to place an medical restraints are used for longer-term
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health placement of incarcerated persons. Medical
care staff. restraints are used in a medical holding cell
located in the infirmary
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) signs or symptoms which should result in SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “Restraints shall neither be used
or as a substitute for treatment. as a punishment nor as a substitute for
treatment.”
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or Policy states “Placement of a restrained
responsible health care staff; continued retention
individual into a holding, sobering or safety
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
☒ ☐ ☐ cell shall be approved by responsible health
care staff, the Facility Manager or designee.
Continued need for retention in soft restraints
shall be reviewed a minimum of every 1 hour
by the Duty Sergeant.”
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “medical opinion on placement
and retention shall be secured within 1 hour
from the time of placement.”
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
four hours of placement.
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy states “A medical assessment shall be
completed within four hours of placement.”
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to Policy states “Direct visual observation shall
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
be conducted to ensure that the soft restraints
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐
are applied properly, and to ensure the safety
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
and well-being of the inmate. These checks
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
will be conducted by security staff and will be
which makes provisions to protect the person from
made twice every thirty minutes.”
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
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.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME SJCDM - 8.3.1 Recreational Programs
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall The recreation yard schedule is based on
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum when the dayroom is open. The recreation
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of yard is secure and may be closed at times
seven days to include: due to inclement weather. Incarcerated
persons at the Zunino Facility are allowed
☒ ☐ ☐ handballs during their recreation yard time
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
recreation documentation while on site and
interviewed several incarcerated persons that
stated they receive recreation yard in
accordance with regulations and it is only
closed during inclement weather.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and SJCDM - 8.3.1 Recreational Programs
The policy states “incarcerated persons will
☒ ☐ ☐ be given a minimum of ten hours out of cell
time during a seven-day period to include: an
opportunity for three hours of exercise and
seven hours of recreation.”
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. SJCDM - 8.3.1 Recreational Programs
The policy states “incarcerated persons will
☒ ☐ ☐ be given a minimum of ten hours out of cell
time during a seven-day period to include: an
opportunity for three hours of exercise and
seven hours of recreation.”
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Policies shall include reasonable and necessary SJCDM - 8.3.1 Recreational Programs
procedures to ensure safety and security.
The Housing Officer is responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
security and safety of the incarcerated
individuals during recreation time through his
supervision and periodic safety checks.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4720
FACILITY: San Joaquin County Honor Farm TYPE: II RC: 355
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: February 22, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # Cells Total DIMENSIONS
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Male D Dorm 1963 1 48 48 48 90.0 X 30.0 X 6 6 7 1 6
10.0
Male E Dorm 1963 1 48 48 48 90.0 X 30.0 X 6 6 7 1 6
10.0
Male F Dorm 1963 1 48 48 48 90.0 X 30.0 X 6 6 7 1 5
10.0
Female G Dorm 1963 1 39 39 39 90.0 X 30.0 X 5 6 1 5
10.0
Female H Dorm 1963 1 48 48 48 90.0 X 30.0 X 5 3 6 1 6
10.0
Notes: Female H was self-capped at 25 (2012-2014 cycle), otherwise rated at 48.
2016-2018: The agency requested reverting the RC of H dorm back to its design capacity of 48; space and fixtures verified
by site visit; seating installed as per agency. RC of H changed from 25 to 48 on 12/14/2017. Facility RC rose from 470
(+23) to 493. SK.
124 Single 1988 124 1 1 124 9.6 X 7.7 X 16 16 4 15
10.0
Historical Notes: The Rated Capacity was reduced from 542 to 493 for the 2000/02 Biennial Inspection cycle. Dormitory I
remains closed reducing the Rated Capacity by 48, and one bed has been removed from Dormitory G reducing the Rated
Capacity from 40 to 39. There are a total of 571 beds.
12/21/2017 – The agency is removing Barracks I, J, K & L from use and ceding them to another agency, permanently
removing 138 bunks from their inventory. Barracks will require current reg. application if returned to custodial service. The
revised RC of the facility is 355.
2/22/2024 – Barracks I, J, K, and L were removed from the LASE.
*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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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: PRE-73; 4/73
BSCC Code: 4720
FACILITY NAME: San Joaquin County Honor Farm FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: Post 4/73: OTHER: 86/88
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: February 22, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Holding Cells (2.2) No holding cells.
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity
Toilet accessible
Water fountain accessible
Wash basin accessible
3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4)
0B
01: name change to “Sobering Cell”
Limited to no more than 15 inmates
4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates
Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate
Contain toilet
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain washbasin
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain drinking fountain
Adequate visual observation
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Padding recommended
4-73: Padding required
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
Available in booking/reception
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Located at John J. Zunino.
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1) Booking occurs at John J. Zunino.
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
Maximum capacity of one inmate.
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and
height of 8 feet
4-73: Minimum width of 6 feet, length 8 feet and height
of 8 feet, OR clear floor area of 43 square feet
Contain toilet and washbasin and drinking fountain
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard
30" X 76" mattress
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227)
A capacity of more than 2 persons
4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates
A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate
4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per
inmate
Toilet and washbasin
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Drinking fountain
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Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard
30" X 76" mattress
Safety Cells (2.5)
1B
Designed to house one person
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and
height of 8 feet
4-73: Minimum 6 foot width; length and height of 8 feet
Equipped with flush ring toilet (flush with floor)
Equipped with solid security door and view panel
Padded floor, door and walls
4-73: Illumination provided by variable intensity light
2B
fixture operable from outside the cell.
Dormitory (2.8) The court has approved the current capacity
3B
of dorms D, E, and F to 70 inmates. The
Rated Capacity (RC) is 48.
Capacity of 4-50 inmates
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
500 cubic feet of air space per inmate
4-73: 40 square feet per inmate
A least 10 foot ceilings if double bunked
4-73: Toilet and Washbasin ratio at 1:8 ratio
4B
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
4-73: Drinking fountain
5B
Showers (3.4)
6B
4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio
94: Ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6)
7B
4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading
4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good
8B
supervision
Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6
9B
4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained
through an adequate heating and cooling
system
Dayrooms (2.9)
10B
Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and
dormitories
4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in
Type II and III facilities and inmate workers in
Type I
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Exercise Area (2.10)
11B
Available in Type II and III facilities
4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet
Program Space -Type II and III (2.11)
Available in Type II and III facilities
4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs
Dining Facilities (2.17)
12B
15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100
persons or more)
4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the
same room or not in view of inmates dining
Visiting (2.18)
13B
Visiting area
4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security
14B
facilities
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Janitor Closet (2.20)
15B
Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop
sink
Storage Space (2.21)
16B
Adequate space available
Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22)
17B
Located in all inmate housing units and capable of
alerting staff in a central control
Fire Alarm System [102(2)6]
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required
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Emergency Power (2.24)
18B
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting,
communication s and alarm systems
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