BSCC
San Joaquin County Sheriff's (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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June 1, 2023
Patrick Winthrow, Sheriff-Coroner
San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
7000 Michael Canlis Blvd
French Camp, Ca 95231
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
DETENTION FACILITIES AND COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Winthrow:
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, and
the following facilities were inspected between Tuesday, May 30, 2023, and Wednesday,
May 31, 2023:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
John J. Zunino Facility 4710 II
San Joaquin County Honor Farm 4720 II
Stockton Courthouse 4747 CHJ
Lodi Unified Superior Court 4765 CH
Manteca Unified Superior Court 4770 CH
These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to the 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.
Sheriff Patrick Winthrow
Sheriff-Coroner
Page 2
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 151 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.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
We found no violations of the JJDPA; a copy of the monitoring report is attached for your
information.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at matthew.schuler@bscc.ca.gov if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
MATTHEW SCHULER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, San Joaquin County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, San Joaquin County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, San Joaquin County*
County Administrator, San Joaquin County*
Michael Tibon, Assistant Sheriff, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
1 BSCC reviews only those policy and procedures required by, and applicable to, Title 15, CCR. BSCC staff do not “approve” policies
and procedures or assess them for constitutional or legal issues. Agencies should seek review through their legal advisor, risk
manager, and other persons deemed appropriate for such evaluation.
4710+ San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office 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: LIEUTENANT JUDSON AND SERGEANT CONRAD
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: MAY 30, 2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal The department is in compliance with the
Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type most recent annual Standards and
I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the ☒ ☐ ☐ Training for Corrections (STC) compliance
“Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in review.
Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the
date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete
the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐
Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors
☒ ☐ ☐
shall complete the core training requirements pursuant
to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the
STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181,
☒ ☐ ☐
Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within
one year from date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall
be required to complete either the STC management
☒ ☐ ☐
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST management course within one year from
date of assignment.
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 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise
indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
With the exception of any year that a core training The custody policies and procedures
module is successfully completed, all facility/system manual identifies various mandatory
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody ☒ ☐ ☐ training requirements for new and current
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall staff assigned to the jail
successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL SJCDM - 1.1.11 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 SJCDM - 1.1.11 Staffing
at least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
detention facility who shall be immediately available ☒ ☐ ☐
and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of
an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties SJCDM - 1.1.11 Staffing
which would conflict with the supervision and care of
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there SJCDM - 1.1.11 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel SJCDM - 1.1.11 Staffing
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at
☒ ☐ ☐
the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such
a review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS SJCDM - 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- SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
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.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
safety checks from January 2022 through
☒ ☐ ☐
April 2023. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
(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. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(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:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐
(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,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
staff 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
☒ ☐ ☐
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Detentions Core Training Academy covers
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐ this for all staff.
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 SJCDM - 1.1.3 Policy Management System
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Custody Division Policies and Procedures
policy and procedures manual shall address all Manual (SJCDM).
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ The last date reviewed: March 20, 2023.
all employees.
The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to
ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not
apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and SJCDM - 1.1.4 Department Organization
III 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 SJCDM - 1.1.3 Policy Management
facility administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
state and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and ☒ ☐ ☐
choke holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
including the restraint of pregnant persons as
☒ ☐ ☐
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly SJCDM - 4.2.1 Release
received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Security and control including: SJCDM - 3.1.9 Count
☒ ☐ ☐
physical counts, SJCDM - 3.1.9 Count
☒ ☐ ☐
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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searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, SJCDM - 3.1.3 Security & Perimeter
SJCDM - 3.1.10 Security Inspections &
☒ ☐ ☐
Searches
contraband control, and, SJCDM – - 3.1.10 Security Inspections &
☒ ☐ ☐ Searches
key control. SJCDM - 3.1.6 Control of Contraband
SJCDM - 3.1.10 Security Inspections &
☒ ☐ ☐
Searches
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, SJCDM - 2.1.2 Facility Emergency Plans
review, evaluate, and make a record of security SJCDM - 3.1.1 Management of the Security
measures. The review and evaluation shall include Program
internal and external security measures of the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
including security measures specific to prevention of Last date of review: 4/21/2023.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of SJCDM - 2.1.0 Emergency Response and
hostages; Critical Incidents
SJCDM - 2.1.3 Emergency Response
☒ ☐ ☐
Team
SJCDM - 2.1.5 Inmate Escapes
(C) mass arrests; SJCDM - 4.1.5 Mass Bookings
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; SJCDM - 2.1.0 Emergency Response and
Critical Incidents
☒ ☐ ☐
SJCDM - 2.1.2 Facility Emergency Plans
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; SJCDM - 2.1.0 Emergency Response and
and, Critical Incidents
☒ ☐ ☐
SJCDM - 2.1.2 Facility Emergency Plans
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, SJCDM - 2.1.3 Emergency Response
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Team
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
Correctional Health Services Policy and
Procedures 610
Correctional Health Care Services
evaluates, provides care for, and refers to
appropriate resources for incarcerated
persons needing mental health or
☒ ☐ ☐ developmentally disabled related
interventions. The Captain of Custody and
Correctional Health Care Services
maintains a written plan for suicide
prevention programs designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those
incarcerated persons who present a suicide
risk.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual SJCDM - 3.1.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and SJCDM - 3.1.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
respond to retaliation against any staff or person (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
after reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for SJCDM - 4.2.1 Release
incarcerated persons. SJCDM - 3.1.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
☒ ☐ ☐
(PREA)
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, SJCDM - 3.1.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not (PREA)
be limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people
to privately report sexual abuse and sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
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, SJCDM - 3.1.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
family, community members, and other interested (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator, in conjunction with the health authority ☒ ☐ ☐
and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and
provide treatment to those inmates who present a
suicide risk. The program shall include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have Correctional Health Care Services provides
direct contact with inmates. training to new custody officers during their
academy. The training consists of asking all
arrestees specific medical screening
☒ ☐ ☐ questions during the pre-booking process
and how to identify both physical and
behavioral signs of inmates that may pose
a suicide risk
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and
☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
and attempted suicides as defined by the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator.
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
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Safety/Security Inspection and Inventory
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire are completed at the beginning of each
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire ☒ ☐ ☐ shift by the Housing 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.
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(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 ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
Staff completes monthly fire prevention
inspections. BSCC staff reviewed
documentation.
☒ ☐ ☐
(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; ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire Inspection last conducted: May 5,
2022
(d) an evacuation plan; and, SJCDM - 2.1.2 Emergency Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated SJSO Critical Incident Procedures Manual
people in the case of fire. provides direction for evacuation and a list
☒ ☐ ☐ of agencies they can call for assistance with
alternative housing in extreme cases.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING SJCDM - 1.4.2 Population Management
Each facility administrator shall maintain a
demographics accounting system which reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐
monthly average daily population of sentenced and
non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with SJCDM - 1.4.2 Population Management
applicable demographic information as described in the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be
limited to, intake information, personal property ☒ ☐ ☐
receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of
disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-
medical information regarding disabilities and other
limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, SJCDM - 3.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at (PREA)
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐
at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the
reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
30303(a)(1). (federal survey on sexual violence)
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS SJCDM - 2.1.7 Crime in Facility
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
and procedures for the maintenance of written records incident reports of all types from January
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ 2022 through April 2023. The documentation
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility
or other person.
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Such records shall include the names of the persons SJCDM - 2.1.7 Crime in Facility
involved, a description of the incident, the actions
☒ ☐ ☐
taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff SJCDM - 2.1.7 Crime in Facility
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility The department’s policies and procedures
shall develop written policies and procedures for the allow for public access to non-confidential
dissemination of information to the public, to other ☒ ☐ ☐ information. The policies are available upon
government agencies, and to the news media. The request from the public. The incarcerated
public and incarcerated persons shall have available persons have access to the policies on their
for review the following material: dayroom kiosks.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as
☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
people as specified in sections:
The incarcerated individuals’ rules and
regulations are posted on the Sheriff’s
☒ ☐ ☐
webpage and accessible on the module
kiosks.
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) 1061, Education Plan SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(3) 1062, Visiting SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Out of Cell Time SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
Writings ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(12) 1071, Voting SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
Persons ☒ ☐ ☐
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SJCDM - 2.1.1 Death in Custody
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of
☒ ☐ ☐
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team
at a minimum shall include 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 SJCDM - 2.1.1 Death in Custody
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor No minors held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted
within 10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall
be limited to the standards and requirements set
forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I,
II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories of gender identity, age,
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide
☒ ☐ ☐
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
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.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
establish and implement a classification system which SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
will include the use of classification officers or a
classification committee in order to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation The Classification Officers review
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall incarcerated persons between seven and
include the use of as much information as is available thirty days depending on classification level
☒ ☐ ☐
about and from the incarcerated person and shall and housing assignment.
provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated
person to the facility administrator or designee. Each
person may request a review of their classification plan
no more often than 30 days from their last review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
whether a placement would ensure the health and
safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the
☒ ☐ ☐
placement 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 SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
SJCDM - 7.3.4 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures specifying those symptoms that
require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until
a medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
made of the person being booked as to whether the SJCDM - 7.3.4 Communicable Diseases
person has or has had any communicable diseases,
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of All arrestees or court remands are booked
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ into custody at the John J. Zunino Facility.
other special medical problem identified by the health Intake screening is performed by
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical correctional staff at the John J. Zunino
screening from. Facility.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
be 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 SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The Custody Division Classification Policy
develop and implement policies and procedures for the states classification levels six, seven, and
administrative separation of incarcerated people. eight (Maximum Security) consist of separate
☒ ☐ ☐
and secure housing with no deprivation of
Policies and procedures must include: privileges other than those necessary to
obtain the objective of protecting
incarcerated persons and staff.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
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.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
an incarcerated person’s health. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Administrative separation may be used for SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
incarcerated people who have:
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or The Custody Division Classification Policy
promoting such activity or behavior, that is states classification levels six, seven, and
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, eight (Maximum Security) consist of
or affects the safety of the facility, other separate and secure housing with no
incarcerated people, and facility staff. deprivation of privileges other than those
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is necessary to obtain the objective of
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations protecting incarcerated persons and staff.
or affects the safety of the facility, other ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people, and facility staff.
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm
other incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4)A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and ☒ ☐ ☐
facility staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
responsible physician, shall develop written policies Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
the approval of the facility manager or designee, or Checks
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall ☒ ☐ ☐
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
health care staff shall obtain a mental health Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Checks
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall
be documented. The policy states “monitor the welfare of
the individuals by conducting and
documenting visual checks at least twice
☒ ☐ ☐ every thirty minutes.”
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
Cell/Welfare check logs from January 2022
through April 2023, and they appeared to be
in compliance with this regulation.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
soon as they are able to continue the admission Checks
process or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. ☒ ☐ ☐
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Checks
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent
☒ ☐ ☐
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
must receive an evaluation by responsible health care Checks
staff.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering Cell placements from January 2022
through April 2023. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Correctional Health Care Services provides
responsible physician, shall develop written policies medical care for the incarcerated persons
and procedures for the identification and evaluation, and in developing policies. If during the
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and booking process an arrestee is suspected of
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ needing a mental health or developmentally
developmental disabilities. disabled intervention, a psychiatric
technician or a charge nurse is notified. All
incarcerated persons booked into the San
Joaquin jail system receive a mental health
evaluation during the intake process.
The health authority or designee shall contact the SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
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 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
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint January 2022 through April 2023. The
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which documentation appeared to be compliant
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated with 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; SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(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 Incarcerated persons in restraints are
equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ placed in the medical unit under close
observation by both the medical and
custody staff.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
At times a safety or sobering cell may be
☒ ☐ ☐
used, but in practice, it is always in the
medical unit.
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(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
punishment or 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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
less 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
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
maintained until a medical opinion can be
☒ ☐ ☐
obtained.
(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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
within four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐
(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, BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
and to ensure the safety and well-being of the use of restraint documentation from
incarcerated person. Such observation shall be January 2022 through April 2023. The
☒ ☐ ☐
documented. While in restraint devices all documentation appeared to be compliant
incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in with this regulation
a specified housing area which makes provisions
to protect the person from 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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
use 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.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
or in recovery after delivery or termination of the
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, SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
during 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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
professional 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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in
writing, of the standards and policies governing ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated pregnant people.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE SJCDM - 4.2.3 DNA Specimen Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐
palm print impressions from individuals who are
required to provide such samples, specimens or
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and
who refuse following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of SJCDM - 4.2.3 DNA Specimen Collection
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force
that an objective, trained and competent
correctional employee, faced with similar facts
☒ ☐ ☐
and circumstances, would consider necessary
and reasonable to gain compliance with this
regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded SJCDM - 4.2.3 DNA Specimen Collection
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts
to secure voluntary compliance shall be
documented and include an advisement of the
☒ ☐ ☐
legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen,
sample or impression and the consequences of
refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written SJCDM - 4.2.3 DNA Specimen Collection
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☒ ☐ ☐
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
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(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell SJCDM - 4.2.3 DNA Specimen Collection
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction
event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency
for the length of time required by statute. ☒ ☐ ☐
Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a
criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM SJCDM - 8.2.1 Inmate Education Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility The current contracted education provider is
shall plan and shall request of appropriate public the San Joaquin County Office of
officials an education program for incarcerated Education. Educational programs provided
☒ ☐ ☐
persons. include, but are not limited to: Adult Basic
Education/High School Diploma, GED
courses, Pre-Release/Job Skills, Life
Skills/Ownership, and Read 180.
When such services are not made available by the SJCDM - 8.2.1 Inmate Education Programs
appropriate public officials, then the facility
administrator shall develop and implement an ☒ ☐ ☐
education program with available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or SJCDM - 8.2.1 Inmate Education Programs
vocational, or both, education of housed people. ☒ ☐ ☐
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be SJCDM - 8.2.1 Inmate Education Programs
established. Modified academic or vocational
opportunities may be provided based on sound security
☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
1062 VISITING SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements:
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
☒ ☐ ☐
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be
made available on weekends, evenings, or ☒ ☐ ☐
holidays.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than
two visits totaling at least one hour per ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility
☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
section shall include provision for visitation by minor
☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☐ ☐ ☒ No video visitation is available.
requested by an incarcerated person.
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(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is No video visitation is available.
☐ ☐ ☒
defined as the location where the incarcerated person
is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1,
2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person No video visitation is available.
☐ ☐ ☒
visitation space and conditionally awarded by the
Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote
☐ ☐ ☒
video visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. No video visitation is available.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; Regular Visiting Pre-Trial (Non-Contact).
Confidential and Official (Non-Contact).
Confidential and Official (Contact).
Visitation hours; Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
(closed from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm).
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and,
Any restrictions on inmate visitation.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
incarcerated person may send or receive; ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and
the State Board of State and Community Corrections;
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such ☒ ☐ ☐
mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or
money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated
person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes SJCDM - 6.2.1 Access to Legal System
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but The department’s policy states indigent
without limitation on the number of postage paid ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons may receive two
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to mailing envelopes, four sheets of paper, and
the courts. one pencil per week, included in a welfare
pack.
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1064 LIBRARY SERVICES SJCDM - 6.2.1 Access to Legal System
Legal
The facility administrator shall develop written policies SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
determined by the facility administrator. The library
service shall include access to the following resources
☒ ☐ ☐
via paper documents or through electronic media and
include current information on community services and
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or
provided through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION SJCDM - 8.3.1 Recreational Programs
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility The recreation yard schedule is based on
shall develop written policies and procedures for an when the dayroom is open. The recreation
exercise and recreation program, in an area designed yard is secure and may be closed at times
for recreation, which will allow a minimum of three due to inclement weather. Incarcerated
hours of exercise distributed over a period of seven persons at the Zunino Facility are allowed
days. Such regulations as are reasonable and handballs during their recreation yard time.
☒ ☐ ☐
necessary to protect the facility's security and the
inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. 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.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
AND WRITINGS SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility
shall develop written policies and procedures which will
permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and
read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal ☒ ☐ ☐
Service. The facility administrator shall develop and
implement a written plan to make available a current
newspaper or other like source, including a non-English
language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to
interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
any legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
mail containing information concerning where, SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
how, or from whom such matter may be obtained;
and any matter of a character tending to incite
murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other
form of violence; any matter of a character tending
☒ ☐ ☐
to incite crimes against children; any matter
concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons,
narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful
activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and ☒ ☐ ☐ SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
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periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
may have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
at one time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE SJCDM - 4.1.3 Supervision
SJCDM - 6.4.2 Telephones
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
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
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall
be provided access to the appropriate ☒ ☐ ☐
telecommunication device which will facilitate
communication. Such devices may include but are not
limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party
communications assistance. An individual’s access to
telephone communications shall not be withdrawn
unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and
security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL SJCDM - 6.2.1 Access to Legal System
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:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these SJCDM - 6.2.1 Access to Legal System
regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. SJCDM - 6.2.1 Access to Legal System
☒ ☐ ☐
1069 ORIENTATION SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
Regulations
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility
administrator shall develop written policies and When arrestees are in the booking area,
procedures for the implementation of a program for they are oriented to the facility by the
people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient Booking Officer. Prior to being transferred
them at the time of placement in a living area. from the booking area to a housing unit, the
incarcerated persons are given an
☒ ☐ ☐ orientation booklet informing them of a list
of the housing guidelines outlining the
general rules and procedures for each
housing unit.
Incarcerated persons may also access
facility information on kiosks located in the
housing modules.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
and may be supplemented with video orientation. Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
Provision shall be made to provide accessible SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
orientation information to each person, including those Regulations
with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited ☒ ☐ ☐
English proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
be limited to, the following: Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
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(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
rules; Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(3) grievance procedures; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(4) programs and activities available and method SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
of application; Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) medical and mental health services; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(6) classification/housing assignments; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulation
(8) voting, including registration; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
sexual harassment; and, Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) availability of personal care items and SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
opportunities for personal hygiene. Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE SJCDM – 8.1.1 Programs Goals
PROGRAMS SJCDM – 8.1.2 Citizen Involvement &
Volunteers
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility SJCDM – 8.2.1 Inmate Education
shall develop written policies and procedures which Programs Inmate Pre-Release program
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private
☒ ☐ ☐
agencies for individual or family social service
programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program
shall utilize the services and resources available in the
community and may be in the form of a resource guide
or actual service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the SJCDM – 8.1.1 Programs Goals
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: SJCDM – 8.1.2 Citizen Involvement &
(a) risk and needs assessments; Volunteers
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling;
(5) employment counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING SJCDM – 8.5.1 Inmate Rights
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
written policies and procedures whereby the county ☒ ☐ ☐
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in
local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election
codes.
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1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES SJCDM – 8.5.1 Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
voluntary basis.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and BSCC staff reviewed multiple grievances
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall and interviewed incarcerated persons
develop written policies and procedures whereby all regarding the grievance process. The
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability grievances reviewed appeared to be in
to submit and appeal grievances relating to any accordance with this regulation and the
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: department’s policy. The grievances were
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary answered in a timely manner. The
actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and grievance appeals were directed to the
visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. appropriate level for a response.
☒ ☐ ☐
Such policies and procedures shall include:
The incarcerated persons interviewed by
BSCC staff stated they have access to
grievances and that the deputies generally
try to assist them with their grievances at
the lowest level.
The grievance policy and procedures are
given to incarcerated persons in an
orientation book.
(1) a grievance form; SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
grievance, including relevant deadlines; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) a process for submission and handling of SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
anonymous grievances; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) appeal to the next level of review; SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
within a reasonable time limit which shall not
exceed a period of 15 calendar days; All grievances are encouraged to be
answered at the lowest level. The
department’s policy has four levels of
command when responding to
incarcerated persons’ grievances. Each
level has a designated time frame to
respond to incarcerated persons through
the chain of command.
☒ ☐ ☐
• Level One (Line Staff): 24
hours Level Two (Duty
Sergeant): 72 hours
• Level Three (Facility Commander):
10 working days
• Level Four (Custody Captain): 15
working days
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(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
within the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
appeal, response, and related documents to the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
conduct regular review of grievances, responses,
☒ ☐ ☐
and appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure
to control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
Regulations
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and Incarcerated persons are given an
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated orientation book with the rules and
persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations during the booking process prior
to being assigned to housing. Kiosks
located in housing modules also contain
facility information to assist the incarcerated
individual.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in Regulations
housing units and the booking area or issued to each ☒ ☐ ☐
person upon booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
unable to read English, and for persons with Regulations
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 SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
PERSONS Regulations
SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. BSCC staff reviewed multiple rule violation
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the reports and interviewed incarcerated
following elements: persons regarding the rule violation
process. The rule violations reviewed
appeared to be in accordance with this
☒ ☐ ☐ section and the department’s policy. The
disciplinary hearing was held in a timely
manner. The appeals to discipline we
reviewed were directed to the appropriate
person for response.
After being informed of their sanction, the
incarcerated person is required to sign the
sanction form.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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.
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(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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. SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
☒ ☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to
☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
are involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
shall be acted on with the following provisions and
☒ ☐ ☐
within specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
hours after an incarcerated person has been
☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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.
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7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
a supervisor on all disciplinary action.
The incarcerated person has five days to
appeal the disciplinary sanctions to the
facility commander. As part of the appeals
process policy, the facility commander
reviews the appeal to determine if the rule
☒ ☐ ☐
violation and sanctions process followed
the policy and procedures, if the
decision was based on substantial facts
and if the sanction imposed was
appropriate for the violation.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
administrator from administratively separating any
incarcerated person from the general population or
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety ☒ ☐ ☐
of the person, staff, program, or community is
endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as
required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer The department’s policy states they provide
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule a fair and impartial disciplinary process to
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a incarcerated persons accused of violating
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of facility rules. They have a designated
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the Disciplinary Hearing Sergeant to dismiss or
following: impose sanctions.
(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.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The department’s policy has disciplinary
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary limits for informal and formal discipline that
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group can be imposed.
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code section
4019.5)
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
measure. ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
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facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
develop a written plan to address the identification,
treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures,
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a
medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
incarceration and coordination with public health
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of
communicable diseases which threaten the health of
incarcerated people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
authority shall, in cooperation with the facility Communicable Diseases
administrator and the county health officer, set forth in
writing, policies and procedures in conformance with ☒ ☐ ☐
applicable state and federal law, which include, but are
not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
reported; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases
(3) Sharing of medical information with SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
incarcerated persons and custody staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
medical needs, and safety of the affected Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
person that address the limits of confidentiality; Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
possible exposure of custody staff to a Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL SJCDM - 7.3.2 Inmate Medical Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
authority, shall develop written policies and
procedures, which provide daily sick call for all ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons or provision made that any
incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health
attention be given such attention.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least
one of these meals shall include hot food.
Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
persons if more than 14 hours pass between evening
and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food
must be served to people on medical diets in less than
the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the
responsible physician.
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A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the
actual consumption of each meal except for those on
medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and
☒ ☐ ☐
on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
Bedding
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but ☒ ☐ ☐
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV
facilities shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear; SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding
(b) Clean outergarments; and, SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding
(c) Clean undergarments; SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
may be substituted for the institutional undergarments Bedding
and footwear specified in this regulation. This option
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary ☒ ☐ ☐
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Bedding
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains.
☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type
more compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
CLOTHING Bedding
SJCDM - 7.3.6 Safety and Sanitation
There shall be written policies and procedures
developed by the facility administrator to control
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a
closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread
of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person
shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners,
☒ ☐ ☐
and tampons as requested with no maximum
allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who
is unable to supply themself with the following personal
care items, because of either indigency or the absence
of a canteen, shall be issued:
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(a) Toothbrush, SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Dentifrice, SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
shall not be required to share any personal care items ☐ ☐ ☐
listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be
disinfected between individual uses by the method ☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title
16, California Code of Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
developed by the facility administrator for
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a
housing unit and at least every other day or more often
if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager ☒ ☐ ☐
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
least once a month. The facility administrator may ☐ ☐ ☒
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16,
☐ ☐ ☒
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
Bedding
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and
linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living ☐ ☐ ☒
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include,
but not be limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; ☐ ☐ ☒ Bedding
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☐ ☐ ☒ Bedding
(c) one towel; and, SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☐ ☐ ☒ Bedding
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
conditions. ☐ ☐ ☒ Bedding
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the Bedding
☐ ☐ ☒
facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the Bedding
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND SJCDM - 7.1.2 Safety and Sanitation
MAINTENANCE Regulations
SJCDM - 7.2.2 Sanitation
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☐ ☐ ☒
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work
practices which may be found.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility.
If yes, the following sections including those
summarizing the regulations identified in Title 15, Article
8 of these regulations apply (Minors in Jails). ☐ ☐ ☒
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as defined
in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults
confined in the facility. The policies and procedures
should consider trauma-informed approaches in
protecting minors from contact.
☐ ☐ ☒
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur,
such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff ☐ ☐ ☒
and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
☐ ☐ ☒
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental
health, or developmental disability treatment. Written
procedures shall be established by the responsible ☐ ☐ ☒
health administrator in cooperation with the facility
administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who
☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
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(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults
and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with
adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the ☐ ☐ ☒
Welfare and Institutions Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and ☐ ☐ ☒
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to ☐ ☐ ☒
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply
with minimum jail standards for recreation (California
Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement
☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐ ☒
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) corporal punishment;
☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
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(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the
☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement.
☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County ☐ ☐ ☒
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements ☐ ☐ ☒
of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to
the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist ☐ ☐ ☒
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during 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 minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a
professional who is currently responsible for the
medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
☐ ☐ ☒
delivery or termination of the pregnancy
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction
☐ ☐ ☒
and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
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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: May 30, 2023
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 unit re-
rated.
Medical Housing
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 max number out at one time. 2014-2016: Dayroom 13,700 sq. ft. as reported
by County Facilities Management. Additional bunks were added and unit re-rated.
SOUTH JAIL
There are four staging cells located in the Administration Building which are considered non-rated spaces 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: May 30, 2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates
No smaller than 40 square feet
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates
Toilet accessible
Water fountain accessible
Wash basin accessible
Provides clear visual supervision
Telephone accessible
Weapons Locker (3.12)
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)
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)
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5)
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
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 Ad Seg 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)
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)
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)
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
Maximum capacity of two inmates
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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)
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)
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)
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)
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
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, the
exam room is 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)
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)
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
inmates
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Attorney Interviews (2.26)
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment
such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop
sink and storage space
Storage Rooms (2.21)
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]
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in
a central control point
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for:
Barber/beauty shop(2.15)
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: LIEUTENANT PLANTE AND SERGEANT CONRAD
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: MAY 30, 2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal The department is in compliance with the
Code Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type most recent annual Standards and
I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the ☒ ☐ ☐ Training for Corrections (STC) compliance
“Corrections Officer Core Course” as described in review.
Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the
date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete
the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐
Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors
☒ ☐ ☐
shall complete the core training requirements pursuant
to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the
STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181,
☒ ☐ ☐
Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within
one year from date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall
be required to complete either the STC management
☒ ☐ ☐
course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST management course within one year from
date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SJCDM - 1.1.15 Training
With the exception of any year that a core training The custody policies and procedures
module is successfully completed, all facility/system manual identifies various mandatory
administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody ☒ ☐ ☐ training requirements for new and current
personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall staff assigned to the jail
successfully complete the “annual required training”
specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
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 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise
indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL SJCDM - 1.1.11 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 SJCDM - 1.1.11 Staffing
at least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
detention facility who shall be immediately available ☒ ☐ ☐
and accessible to incarcerated people in the event of
an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties SJCDM - 1.1.11 Staffing
which would conflict with the supervision and care of
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there SJCDM - 1.1.11 Staffing
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel SJCDM - 1.1.11 Staffing
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at
☒ ☐ ☐
the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such
a review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS SJCDM - 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- SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
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.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
safety checks from January 2022 through
☒ ☐ ☐
April 2023. The documentation appeared to
be compliant with this regulation.
(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:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐
(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,
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of SJCDM - 3.1.5 Cells and Welfare Checks
staff 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
☒ ☐ ☐
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Detentions Core Training Academy covers
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐ this for all staff.
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 SJCDM - 1.1.3 Policy Management
System
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
policy and procedures manual shall address all Custody Division Policies and Procedures
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Manual (SJCDM).
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐
all employees. The last date reviewed: March 20, 2023.
The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to
ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not
apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and SJCDM - 1.1.4 Department Organization
III 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 SJCDM - 1.1.3 Policy Management
facility administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
state and federal legal requirements and includes Restraints
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and ☒ ☐ ☐
choke holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
including the restraint of pregnant persons as Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly SJCDM - 4.2.1 Release
received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Security and control including: SJCDM - 3.1.9 Count
☒ ☐ ☐
physical counts, SJCDM - 3.1.9 Count
☒ ☐ ☐
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, SJCDM - 3.1.3 Security & Perimeter
SJCDM - 3.1.10 Security Inspections &
☒ ☐ ☐
Searches
contraband control, and, SJCDM –
☒ ☐ ☐
key control. SJCDM - 3.1.6 Control of Contraband
SJCDM - 3.1.10 Security Inspections &
☒ ☐ ☐
Searches
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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Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, SJCDM - 2.1.2 Facility Emergency Plans
review, evaluate, and make a record of security SJCDM - 3.1.1 Management of the
measures. The review and evaluation shall include Security Program
internal and external security measures of the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
including security measures specific to prevention of Last date of review: April 21, 2023.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: SJCDM - 3.4.1 Fire and Hazardous Waste
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of SJCDM - 2.1.0 Emergency Response
hostages; and Critical Incidents
SJCDM - 2.1.3 Emergency Response
☒ ☐ ☐
Team
SJCDM - 2.1.5 Inmate Escapes
(C) mass arrests; SJCDM - 4.1.5 Mass Bookings
☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; SJCDM - 2.1.0 Emergency Response
and Critical Incidents
☒ ☐ ☐
SJCDM - 2.1.2 Facility Emergency Plans
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; SJCDM - 2.1.0 Emergency Response
and, and Critical Incidents
☒ ☐ ☐
SJCDM - 2.1.2 Facility Emergency Plans
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, SJCDM - 2.1.3 Emergency Response
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Team
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
Correctional Health Services Policy and
Procedures 610
Correctional Health Care Services
evaluates, provides care for, and refers to
appropriate resources for incarcerated
persons needing mental health or
☒ ☐ ☐ developmentally disabled related
interventions. The Captain of Custody and
Correctional Health Care Services
maintains a written plan for suicide
prevention programs designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those
incarcerated persons who present a
suicide risk
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual SJCDM - 3.1.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
abuse and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and SJCDM - 3.1.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
respond to retaliation against any staff or person (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
after reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for SJCDM - 4.2.1 Release
incarcerated persons. SJCDM - 3.1.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
☒ ☐ ☐
(PREA)
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, SJCDM - 3.1.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not (PREA)
be limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people
to privately report sexual abuse and sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
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, SJCDM - 3.1.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
family, community members, and other interested (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator, in conjunction with the health authority ☒ ☐ ☐
and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and
provide treatment to those inmates who present a
suicide risk. The program shall include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have Correctional Health Care Services
direct contact with inmates. provides training to new custody officers
during their academy. The training
consists of asking all arrestees specific
☒ ☐ ☐ medical screening questions during the
pre-booking process and how to identify
both physical and behavioral signs of
inmates that may pose a suicide risk.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and
☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
and attempted suicides as defined by the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator.
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
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Safety/Security Inspection and Inventory
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire are completed at the beginning of each
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire ☒ ☐ ☐ shift by the Housing 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.
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(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 ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(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 Plant Engineering Department
completes both quarterly (flows and
☒ ☐ ☐ temperature) and annual (devices) fire and
life safety inspections. Staff also completes
monthly inspections.
© 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire Inspection last conducted: May 5,
2022.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, SJCDM - 2.1.2 Emergency Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated SJSO Critical Incident Procedures Manual
people in the case of fire. provides direction for evacuation and a list
☒ ☐ ☐ of agencies they can call for assistance
with alternative housing in extreme cases.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING SJCDM - 1.4.2 Population Management
Each facility administrator shall maintain a
demographics accounting system which reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐
monthly average daily population of sentenced and
non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with SJCDM - 1.4.2 Population Management
applicable demographic information as described in the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be
limited to, intake information, personal property ☒ ☐ ☐
receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of
disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-
medical information regarding disabilities and other
limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, SJCDM - 3.1.16 Sexual Misconduct
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at (PREA)
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐
at a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the
reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
30303(a)(1). (federal survey on sexual violence)
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS SJCDM - 2.1.7 Crime in Facility
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
and procedures for the maintenance of written records incident reports of all types from January
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ 2022 through April 2023. The documentation
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an appeared to be compliant with this
employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility regulation.
or other person.
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Such records shall include the names of the persons SJCDM - 2.1.7 Crime in Facility
involved, a description of the incident, the actions
☒ ☐ ☐
taken, and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff SJCDM - 2.1.7 Crime in Facility
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility The department’s policies and procedures
shall develop written policies and procedures for the allow for public access to non-confidential
dissemination of information to the public, to other ☒ ☐ ☐ information. The policies are available
government agencies, and to the news media. The upon request from the public. The
public and incarcerated persons shall have available incarcerated persons have access to the
for review the following material: policies on their dayroom kiosks.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as
☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
people as specified in sections:
The incarcerated individuals’ rules and
regulations are posted on the Sheriff’s
☒ ☐ ☐
webpage and accessible on the module
kiosks.
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) 1061, Education Plan SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(3) 1062, Visiting SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Out of Cell Time SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
Writings ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(12) 1071, Voting SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
Persons ☒ ☐ ☐
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services SJCDM - 1.1.6 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SJCDM - 2.1.1 Death in Custody
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of
☒ ☐ ☐
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team
at a minimum shall include 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 SJCDM - 2.1.1 Death in Custody
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor No minors held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted
within 10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall
be limited to the standards and requirements set
forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I,
II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories of gender identity, age,
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide
☒ ☐ ☐
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
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.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
establish and implement a classification system which SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
will include the use of classification officers or a
classification committee in order to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation The Classification Officers review
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall incarcerated persons seven to thirty days
include the use of as much information as is available depending on classification level and
☒ ☐ ☐
about and from the incarcerated person and shall housing assignment.
provide for a channel of appeal by the incarcerated
person to the facility administrator or designee. Each
person may request a review of their classification plan
no more often than 30 days from their last review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
whether a placement would ensure the health and
safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the
☒ ☐ ☐
placement 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 SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
SJCDM - 7.3.4 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures specifying those symptoms that
require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until
a medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be SJCDM - 4.1.1 Booking
made of the person being booked as to whether the SJCDM - 7.3.4 Communicable Diseases
person has or has had any communicable diseases,
such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of The Honor Farm does not book arrestees
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or or court remands into custody.
other special medical problem identified by the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical All arrestees or court remands are booked
screening from. into custody at the John J. Zunino Facility.
Intake screening is performed by
correctional staff at the John J. Zunino
Facility.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
be 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 SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
safety of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall The Custody Division Classification Policy
develop and implement policies and procedures for the states classification levels six, seven, and
administrative separation of incarcerated people. eight (Maximum Security) consists of
☒ ☐ ☐
separate and secure housing with no
Policies and procedures must include: deprivation of privileges other than those
necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting incarcerated persons and staff.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
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.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
an incarcerated person’s health. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Administrative separation may be used for SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
incarcerated people who have:
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or The Custody Division Classification Policy
promoting such activity or behavior, that is states classification levels six, seven, and
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, eight (Maximum Security) consists of
or affects the safety of the facility, other separate and secure housing with no
incarcerated people, and facility staff. deprivation of privileges other than those
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is necessary to obtain the objective of
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations protecting incarcerated persons and staff.
or affects the safety of the facility, other ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people, and facility staff.
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm
other incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4)A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and ☒ ☐ ☐
facility staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and SJCDM - 3.2.3 Classification
evaluation of the need to continue placement in
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
responsible physician, shall develop written policies Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
the approval of the facility manager or designee, or Checks
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall ☒ ☐ ☐
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
health care staff shall obtain a mental health Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Checks
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall
be documented. The policy states “monitor the welfare of
the individuals by conducting and
documenting visual checks at least twice
every thirty minutes.”
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling
of Cell/Welfare check logs from January
2022 through April 2023, and they
appeared to be in compliance with this
regulation.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
Checks
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 SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
soon as they are able to continue the admission Checks
process or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. ☒ ☐ ☐
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Checks
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent
☒ ☐ ☐
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
must receive an evaluation by responsible health care Checks
staff.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
Sobering Cell placements from January
☒ ☐ ☐
2022 through April 2023. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this
regulation.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in SJCDM - 3.1.5 Use of Cells/Welfare
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Correctional Health Care Services
responsible physician, shall develop written policies provides medical care for incarcerated
and procedures for the identification and evaluation, persons and in developing policies. If
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and during the booking process, an arrestee is
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with suspected of needing a mental health or
☒ ☐ ☐
developmental disabilities. developmentally disabled intervention, a
psychiatric technician or a charge nurse is
notified. All incarcerated persons booked
into the San Joaquin jail system receive a
mental health evaluation during the intake
process.
The health authority or designee shall contact the SJCDM - 7.3.3 Inmate Mental Health Care
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint use of restraint documentation from
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which January 2022 through April 2023. The
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated documentation appeared to be compliant
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this with this regulation.
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 A Mobile Violent Inmate Restraint Chair is
manager may delegate authority to place an used for transportation purposes only. Soft
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health medical restraints are used for the longer-
care staff. term placement of incarcerated persons.
Medical 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; SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
immediate medical/mental health referral; Restraints
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment; Incarcerated persons in restraints are
☒ ☐ ☐
placed in the medical unit under close
observation by both the medical and
custody staff.
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(3) protective housing of restrained persons; SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ At times a safety or sobering cell may be
used, but in practice, it is always in the
medical unit.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
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
following requirements: Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
incarcerated people who display behavior which Restraints
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Restraints
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 only with the approval of the facility Restraints
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
maintained until a medical opinion can be Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
shall be secured within one hour from the time of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
within four hours of placement. Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to Restraints
ensure that the restraints are properly employed,
and to ensure the safety and well-being of the BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
incarcerated person. Such observation shall be use of restraint documentation from
☒ ☐ ☐
documented. While in restraint devices all January 2022 through April 2023. The
incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in documentation appeared to be compliant
a specified housing area which makes provisions with this regulation.
to protect the person from abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
consultation with responsible health care staff Restraints
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
use the restraint device manufacturer’s Restraints
recommended maximum time limits for ☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
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(11) All events and information related to the SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
placement in restraints shall be documented and Restraints
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐
placement; person authorizing placement; names
of staff involved in the placement; injuries
sustained; and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
Restraints
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
or in recovery after delivery or termination of the Restraints
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, SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or Restraints
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
professional who is currently responsible for the Restraints
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 SJCDM - 3.1.2 Use of Force and
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in Restraints
writing, of the standards and policies governing ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated pregnant people.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE SJCDM - 4.2.3 DNA Specimen Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐
palm print impressions from individuals who are
required to provide such samples, specimens or
impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and
who refuse following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of SJCDM - 4.2.3 DNA Specimen Collection
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force
that an objective, trained and competent
correctional employee, faced with similar facts
☒ ☐ ☐
and circumstances, would consider necessary
and reasonable to gain compliance with this
regulation.
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(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded SJCDM - 4.2.3 DNA Specimen Collection
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts
to secure voluntary compliance shall be
documented and include an advisement of the
☒ ☐ ☐
legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen,
sample or impression and the consequences of
refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written SJCDM - 4.2.3 DNA Specimen Collection
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
information that reflects the fact that the offender was ☒ ☐ ☐
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell SJCDM - 4.2.3 DNA Specimen Collection
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction
event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency
for the length of time required by statute. ☒ ☐ ☐
Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a
criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM SJCDM - 8.2.1 Inmate Education
Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility
shall plan and shall request of appropriate public The current contracted education provider
officials an education program for incarcerated is the San Joaquin County Office of
persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Education. Educational programs provided
include, but are not limited to: Adult Basic
Education/High School Diploma, GED
courses, Pre-Release/Job Skills, Life
Skills/Ownership, and Read 180.
When such services are not made available by the SJCDM - 8.2.1 Inmate Education
appropriate public officials, then the facility Programs
administrator shall develop and implement an ☒ ☐ ☐
education program with available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or SJCDM - 8.2.1 Inmate Education
vocational, or both, education of housed people. Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be SJCDM - 8.2.1 Inmate Education
established. Modified academic or vocational Programs
opportunities may be provided based on sound security
☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
1062 VISITING SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements:
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
☒ ☐ ☐
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be
made available on weekends, evenings, or ☒ ☐ ☐
holidays.
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(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
IV facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than
two visits totaling at least one hour per ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility
☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
section shall include provision for visitation by minor
☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☐ ☐ ☒ No video visitation is available.
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is No video visitation is available.
☐ ☐ ☒
defined as the location where the incarcerated person
is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1,
2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person No video visitation is available.
☐ ☐ ☒
visitation space and conditionally awarded by the
Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation SJCDM - 6.4.3 Inmate Visits
only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote
☐ ☐ ☒
video visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. N No video visitation is available.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; Regular Visiting Pre-Trial (Non-Contact).
Confidential and Official (Non-Contact).
Confidential and Official (Contact).
Visitation hours; Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
(closed from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm).
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Incarcerated persons may receive two
forty-five-minute visits each week.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. The list of visit restrictions is available on
the Sheriff’s website for the public to
review. Incarcerated persons have
access to the visit restrictions on the
dayroom kiosk.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
incarcerated person may send or receive; ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee approves;
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(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and
the State Board of State and Community Corrections;
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such ☒ ☐ ☐
mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or
money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated
person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes SJCDM - 6.2.1 Access to Legal System
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but The department’s policy states indigent
without limitation on the number of postage paid ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons may receive two
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to mailing envelopes, four sheets of paper,
the courts. and one pencil per week, included in a
welfare pack.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES SJCDM - 6.2.1 Access to Legal System
Legal
The facility administrator shall develop written policies SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
determined by the facility administrator. The library
service shall include access to the following resources
☒ ☐ ☐
via paper documents or through electronic media and
include current information on community services and
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or
provided through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION SJCDM - 8.3.1 Recreational Programs
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility The recreation yard schedule is based on
shall develop written policies and procedures for an when the dayroom is open. The recreation
exercise and recreation program, in an area designed yard is secure and may be closed at times
for recreation, which will allow a minimum of three due to inclement weather. Incarcerated
hours of exercise distributed over a period of seven persons at the Honor Farm Facility are
days. Such regulations as are reasonable and allowed handballs during their recreation
necessary to protect the facility's security and the ☒ ☐ ☐ yard time.
inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program.
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.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
AND WRITINGS SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility
shall develop written policies and procedures which will
permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and
read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing
accepted for distribution by the United States Postal ☒ ☐ ☐
Service. The facility administrator shall develop and
implement a written plan to make available a current
newspaper or other like source, including a non-English
language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to
interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
any legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
mail containing information concerning where, SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
how, or from whom such matter may be obtained;
and any matter of a character tending to incite
murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other
form of violence; any matter of a character tending
☒ ☐ ☐
to incite crimes against children; any matter
concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons,
narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful
activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and ☒ ☐ ☐ SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, SJCDM - 6.4.1 Inmate Mail
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person SJCDM - 8.4.1 Library Services
may have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
at one time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE SJCDM - 4.1.3 Supervision
SJCDM - 6.4.2 Telephones
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
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
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall
be provided access to the appropriate ☒ ☐ ☐
telecommunication device which will facilitate
communication. Such devices may include but are not
limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party
communications assistance. An individual’s access to
telephone communications shall not be withdrawn
unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and
security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL SJCDM - 6.2.1 Access to Legal System
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:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these SJCDM - 6.2.1 Access to Legal System
regulations, and, ☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. SJCDM - 6.2.1 Access to Legal System
☒ ☐ ☐
1069 ORIENTATION SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
Regulations
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility
administrator shall develop written policies and When arrestees are in the booking area,
procedures for the implementation of a program for they are oriented to the facility by the
people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient Booking Officer. Prior to being transferred
them at the time of placement in a living area. from the booking area to a housing unit,
the incarcerated persons are given an
☒ ☐ ☐ orientation booklet informing them of a list
of the housing guidelines outlining the
general rules and procedures for each
housing unit.
Incarcerated persons may also access
facility information on kiosks located in the
housing modules.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
and may be supplemented with video orientation. Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
Provision shall be made to provide accessible SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
orientation information to each person, including those Regulations
with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited ☒ ☐ ☐
English proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
be limited to, the following: Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
rules; Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(3) grievance procedures; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(4) programs and activities available and method SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
of application; Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) medical and mental health services; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(6) classification/housing assignments; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulation
(8) voting, including registration; SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations
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(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
sexual harassment; and, Regulations
All incarcerated persons are provided a
copy of the Inmate Orientation Handbook,
which informs the inmates of the zero-
☒ ☐ ☐ tolerance policy regarding sexual abuse or
sexual harassment and how to report
incidents or suspicions of sexual abuse or
sexual harassment.
(10) availability of personal care items and SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
opportunities for personal hygiene. Regulations
☒ ☐ ☐
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE SJCDM – 8.1.1 Programs Goals
PROGRAMS SJCDM – 8.1.2 Citizen Involvement &
Volunteers
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility SJCDM – 8.2.1 Inmate Education
shall develop written policies and procedures which Programs Inmate Pre-Release program
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private
☒ ☐ ☐
agencies for individual or family social service
programs for incarcerated persons. Such a program
shall utilize the services and resources available in the
community and may be in the form of a resource guide
or actual service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the SJCDM – 8.1.1 Programs Goals
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: SJCDM – 8.1.2 Citizen Involvement &
(a) risk and needs assessments; Volunteers
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling;
(5) employment counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING SJCDM – 8.5.1 Inmate Rights
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
written policies and procedures whereby the county ☒ ☐ ☐
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in
local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election
codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES SJCDM – 8.5.1 Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
voluntary basis.
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1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and BSCC staff reviewed multiple grievances
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall and interviewed incarcerated persons
develop written policies and procedures whereby all regarding the grievance process. The
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability grievances reviewed appeared to be in
to submit and appeal grievances relating to any accordance with this regulation and the
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: department’s policy. The grievances were
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary answered in a timely manner. The
actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and grievance appeals were directed to the
visiting procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. appropriate level for a response.
☒ ☐ ☐
Such policies and procedures shall include:
The incarcerated persons interviewed by
BSCC staff stated they have access to
grievances and that the deputies generally
try to assist them with their grievances at
the lowest level.
The grievance policy and procedures are
given to incarcerated persons in an
orientation book.
(1) a grievance form; SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
grievance, including relevant deadlines; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) a process for submission and handling of SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
anonymous grievances; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) appeal to the next level of review; SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
within a reasonable time limit which shall not
exceed a period of 15 calendar days; All grievances are encouraged to be
answered at the lowest level. The
department’s policy has four levels of
command when responding to
incarcerated persons’ grievances. Each
level has a designated time frame for each
level to respond to incarcerated persons
through the chain of command.
☒ ☐ ☐
• Level One (Line Staff):
24 hours Level Two
(Duty Sergeant): 72
hours
• Level Three (Facility Commander):
10 working days
• Level Four (Custody Captain): 15
working days
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
within the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
appeal, response, and related documents to the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
conduct regular review of grievances, responses,
☒ ☐ ☐
and appeals.
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(b) Grievance System Abuse: SJCDM - 6.5.1 Inmate Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure
to control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
Regulations
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and Incarcerated persons are given an
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated orientation book with the rules and
persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations during the booking process
prior to being assigned to housing. Kiosks
located in the housing modules also
contain facility information to assist the
incarcerated individual.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in Regulations
housing units and the booking area or issued to each ☒ ☐ ☐
person upon booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
unable to read English, and for persons with Regulations
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 SJCDM - 5.1.1 Orientation, Rules &
PERSONS Regulations
SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. BSCC staff reviewed multiple rule violation
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the reports and interviewed incarcerated
following elements: persons regarding the rule violation
process. The rule violations reviewed
appeared to be in accordance with this
☒ ☐ ☐ section and the department’s policy. The
disciplinary hearing was held in a timely
manner. The appeals to discipline we
reviewed were directed to the appropriate
person for response.
After being informed of their sanction, the
incarcerated person is required to sign the
sanction form.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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. SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
☒ ☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
☒ ☐ ☐
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A staff member with investigative and disciplinary SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to
☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
are involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
shall be acted on with the following provisions and
☒ ☐ ☐
within specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
hours after an incarcerated person has been
☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
a supervisor on all disciplinary action.
The incarcerated person has five days to
appeal the disciplinary sanctions to the
facility commander. As part of the appeals
process policy, the facility commander
reviews the appeal to determine if the rule
☒ ☐ ☐
violation and sanctions process followed
the policy and procedures, if the decision
was based on substantial facts, and if the
sanction imposed was appropriate for the
violation.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
administrator from administratively separating any
incarcerated person from the general population or
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety ☒ ☐ ☐
of the person, staff, program, or community is
endangered, pending disciplinary action or a review as
required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
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(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer The department’s policy states they
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule provide a fair and impartial disciplinary
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a process to incarcerated persons accused
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of of violating facility rules. They have a
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the designated Disciplinary Hearing Sergeant
following: to dismiss or impose sanctions.
(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.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly The department’s policy has disciplinary
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary limits for informal and formal discipline
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group that can be imposed.
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.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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.
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(3) If after placement in separation, mental health SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code section
4019.5)
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
measure. ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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 SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS SJCDM - 5.2.1 Inmate Disciplinary Process
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.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Communicable Diseases
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
develop a written plan to address the identification,
treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a
medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
incarceration and coordination with public health
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of
communicable diseases which threaten the health of
incarcerated people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
authority shall, in cooperation with the facility Communicable Diseases
administrator and the county health officer, set forth in
writing, policies and procedures in conformance with ☒ ☐ ☐
applicable state and federal law, which include, but are
not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
reported; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases
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(2) The persons who shall receive the medical SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases
(3) Sharing of medical information with SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
incarcerated persons and custody staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
medical needs, and safety of the affected Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
person that address the limits of confidentiality; Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the SJCDM - 7.3.4 ATD, HIV/AIDS and
possible exposure of custody staff to a Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL SJCDM - 7.3.2 Inmate Medical Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
authority, shall develop written policies and
procedures, which provide daily sick call for all ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons or provision made that any
incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health
attention be given such attention.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least
one of these meals shall include hot food.
Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
persons if more than 14 hours pass between evening
and morning meals. Additionally, supplemental food
must be served to people on medical diets in less than
the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the
responsible physician.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the
actual consumption of each meal except for those on
medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and
☒ ☐ ☐
on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
Bedding
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but ☒ ☐ ☐
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV
facilities shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear; SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding
(b) Clean outergarments; and, SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding
(c) Clean undergarments; SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
may be substituted for the institutional undergarments Bedding
and footwear specified in this regulation. This option
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary ☒ ☐ ☐
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments
and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Bedding
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains.
☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type
more compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
CLOTHING Bedding
SJCDM - 7.3.6 Safety and Sanitation
There shall be written policies and procedures
developed by the facility administrator to control
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a
closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread
of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person
shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners,
☒ ☐ ☐
and tampons as requested with no maximum
allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who
is unable to supply themself with the following personal
care items, because of either indigency or the absence
of a canteen, shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush, SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Dentifrice, SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
shall not be required to share any personal care items ☐ ☐ ☐
listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be
disinfected between individual uses by the method ☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title
16, California Code of Regulations.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1266 SHOWERING SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures
developed by the facility administrator for
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a
housing unit and at least every other day or more often
if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager ☒ ☐ ☐
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
least once a month. The facility administrator may ☐ ☐ ☒
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a SJCDM - 7.2.1 Inmate Hygiene
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16,
☐ ☐ ☒
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
Bedding
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and
linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living ☐ ☐ ☒
area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include,
but not be limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; ☐ ☐ ☒ Bedding
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☐ ☐ ☒ Bedding
(c) one towel; and, SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
☐ ☐ ☒ Bedding
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
conditions. ☐ ☐ ☒ Bedding
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the Bedding
☐ ☐ ☒
facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of SJCDM - 7.2.4 Inmate Clothing and
one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the Bedding
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND SJCDM - 7.1.2 Safety and Sanitation
MAINTENANCE Regulations
SJCDM - 7.2.2 Sanitation
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☐ ☐ ☒
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work
practices which may be found.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P/REFERENCE - COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility.
If yes, the following sections including those
summarizing the regulations identified in Title 15, Article
8 of these regulations apply (Minors in Jails). ☐ ☐ ☒
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as defined
in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults
confined in the facility. The policies and procedures
should consider trauma-informed approaches in
protecting minors from contact.
☐ ☐ ☒
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur,
such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff ☐ ☐ ☒
and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
☐ ☐ ☒
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental
health, or developmental disability treatment. Written
procedures shall be established by the responsible ☐ ☐ ☒
health administrator in cooperation with the facility
administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who
☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
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(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults
and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with
adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the ☐ ☐ ☒
Welfare and Institutions Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and ☐ ☐ ☒
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to ☐ ☐ ☒
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply
with minimum jail standards for recreation (California
Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement
☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐ ☒
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) corporal punishment;
☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
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(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the
☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement.
☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County ☐ ☐ ☒
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the use of restraint devices on
pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements ☐ ☐ ☒
of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to
the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist ☐ ☐ ☒
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during 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 minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a
professional who is currently responsible for the
medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
☐ ☐ ☒
delivery or termination of the pregnancy
determines that the removal of restraints is
medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
standards and policies governing pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction
☐ ☐ ☒
and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4720
FACILITY: San Joaquin Honor Farm TYPE: II RC: 355
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 30, 2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
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: Agency requested reverting 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 raised from 470 (+23) to
493. SK.
Male I Dorm 1963 1 (70) (48) (48) 90.0 X 30.0 X 5 3 6 1 6
10.0
Male J Dorm 1963 1 48 48 48 90.0 X 30.0 X 4 2 6 1 3
10.0
Male K Dorm 1963 1 48 48 48 90.0 X 30.0 X 4 2 6 1 3
10.0
Male L Dorm 1986 1 42 42 42 90.0 X 30.0 X 4 2 6 1 3
10.0
124 Single 1988 124 1 1 124 9.6 X 7.7 X 10.0 16 16 4 15
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.
*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 Honor Farm FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: Post 4/73: OTHER: 86/88
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 30, 2023
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)
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
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
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard
30" X 76" mattress
Safety Cells (2.5)
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
fixture operable from outside the cell.
Dormitory (2.8) Court has approved the current capacity 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
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
4-73: Drinking fountain
Showers (3.4)
4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio
94: Ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6)
4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading
4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good
supervision
Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6
4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained
through an adequate heating and cooling
system
Dayrooms (2.9)
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
Exercise Area (2.10)
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)
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)
Visiting area
4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security
facilities
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Janitor Closet (2.20)
Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop
sink
Storage Space (2.21)
Adequate space available
Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22)
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
Emergency Power (2.24)
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting,
communication s and alarm systems
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4747
FACILITY NAME: STOCKTON COURTHOUSE FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: CAPTAIN BARNES AND DEPUTY GRAHAM
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: MAY 31, 2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Court Services Division Manual (CSDM) –
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Section 6 – Training
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who Upon assignment to the Court Services
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Division, all Sheriff’s Department staff will
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of attend Introductory Training. This training
specialized corrections training. will include the viewing of the P.O.S.T.
Court Training video and an instructional
Such training shall include, but not be limited to: presentation on the specific policies and
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; procedures of the San Joaquin Sheriff’s
(b) jail operations liability; Court Services Division.
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
☐
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☐ ☐ Annual training specific to incarcerated
safety; and, person’s custodial responsibilities is
(e) suicide prevention; conducted three days a year on noncounty
(f) de-escalation; court-only holidays.
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and, Deputies assigned to the court holding areas
(i) mental illness. are core-trained Detention Officers.
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 Court Services Division Manual (CSDM) –
in any event not more than six months after the date of Section 6 – Training
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.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Court Services Division Manual (CSDM) –
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Section 6 – Training
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. The department’s policy states supervisors
and custodial personnel who supervise
incarcerated persons in the Court/Temporary
Holding Facility shall be trained in the
☒ ☐ ☐ applicable minimum jail standards, jail
operations liability, incarcerated person
segregation, emergency procedures and
planning, fire/life safety, and suicide
prevention. The policy contains a form for the
staff to initial the training topics to verify they
have been trained in the various areas.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
Procedures, Plans, and Committees.
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 CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Procedures, Plans, and Committees
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 CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
would conflict with the supervision and care of Procedures, Plans, and Committees
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
be at least one female employee who shall be Procedures, Plans, and Committees
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified staffing through the
staffing roster, policy, and staff interviews.
Compliant with regulations.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall Procedures, Plans, and Committees
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSDM - Section 4 – Prisoner Handling and
Transport
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that BSCC staff reviewed safety checks for all
include, but are not limited to, the following: the court facilities and found that they are
compliant with this regulation.
☒ ☐ ☐ When there are CDCR incarcerated
persons and Probation juveniles held at the
facilities, CDCR and Probation staff are
responsible for the monitoring of their
incarcerated persons. They then submit
their safety check logs to the Sheriff’s staff
when they leave the facility.
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly Courts Holding Facilities
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed the safety check logs
☒ ☐ ☐
while on site. The documentation appeared
to be compliant with this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
between safety checks. Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Courts Holding Facilities
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
intervals. Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
check occurred; Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
who completed the safety check(s). Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Courts Holding Facilities
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSDM – Section 6 – Training
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSDM – Section 6 – Training
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Staff receives site-specific safety
☒ ☐ ☐
information during orientation and
assignment to the courthouse.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s
Department Court Services Division
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedure Manual. (CSDM)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a The manual was last updated in January
☒ ☐ ☐
manual shall be made available to all employees. 2023.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSDM -Section 2A -Courthouse
following: Assignments
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSDM - Section 2C – Committees
administrator/manager.
Inspections and operational reviews are
☒ ☐ ☐
completed by Sheriff, Court, and Facility
Management staff.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSDM - Section 2K – Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of CSDM - Section 4A – Custody Movement
and searches of the facility and incarcerated CSDM - Section 4E – Transport
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each
CSDM - Section 3F – Key Control
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
CSDM - Section 3N – Annual Security
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
☒ ☐ ☐ Review
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
external security measures of the facility including
The annual security review date: April 2023.
security measures specific to prevention of sexual
abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures, Plans, and Committees
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ and Life Safety
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; CSDM - Section 2N – Escape Prevention
CSDM - Section 2P – Hostage
☒ ☐ ☐
Incidents/Active Shooter
(C) mass arrests; CSDM - Section 2L – Major Disturbance:
☒ ☐ ☐ Courthouse/Courtroom
(D) natural disasters; CSDM - Section 2Q – Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, CSDM - Section 2L – Major Disturbance:
☒ ☐ ☐ Courthouse/Courtroom
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, CSDM - Section 2J – Firearms
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ CSDM - Section 2K – Use of Force
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
CSDM - Section 4D – Incident
Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
CSDM - Section 4D – Incident
Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Misconduct (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Misconduct (PREA)
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Misconduct (PREA)
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, SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
family, community members, and other interested Misconduct (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Disordered Inmates.
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 CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
personnel. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
intake and prior to housing assignment. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
including placement in restrictive housing, following a Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. Disordered Inmates
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Disordered Inmates
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered. Disordered Inmates
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
Per the SJCDM, incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
identified as potential suicide risk will be
monitored every 15 minutes until their
detention in their holding facility is
completed.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
procedures. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
attempts. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
Per the SJCDM, when incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
advise that he/she is suicidal, the deputy will
write a report, and notify jail psychiatric staff
and the housing officer. The incarcerated
person will then be transported to the jail.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
including the development of a corrective action plan to Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
address deficiencies identified in the administrative
review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return
from court as determined by the mental health director. CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally Disordered
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
and Life Safety
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 CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
department to be included as part of the policy and and Life Safety
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
with two year retention of the inspection record; and Life Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
Fire prevention inspections are required
monthly (Daily General Inspection).
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(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires and Life Safety
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
The biannual fire inspection date: May 05,
2022.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
and Life Safety
☒ ☐ ☐ CSDM - Section 2Q – Evacuation
Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
people in the case of fire. and Life Safety
CSDM - Section 2Q – Evacuation
Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
In the case of a fire and the courthouse
facility needs to be evacuated, the
incarcerated persons are transported to the
jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSDM - Section 2E – Incident Reporting,
Recording, and Jurisdictional
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Responsibilities
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSDM - Section 2E – Incident Reporting,
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Recording, and Jurisdictional
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. Responsibilities
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSDM - Section 2E – Incident Reporting,
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Recording, and Jurisdictional
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. Responsibilities
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SJCDM - 2.1.1 - Death in Custody
Correctional
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. Health Services Policy and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Procedures (CHSPP) - 108, 109 and 505
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody ☒ ☐ ☐ County-Wide Protocol for Death
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall Investigation.
include 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 appropriateness SJCDM - 2.1.1 - Death in Custody
of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, Correctional
or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that Health Services Policy and
require further study. Procedures (CHSPP) - 108, 109 and 505
☒ ☐ ☐
County-Wide Protocol for Death
Investigation.
(b) Death of a Minor CSDM - Section 4K - In-Custody Minors in
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Court Holding Facilities
lockup, or court holding facility: County Juvenile Probation Department
☐ ☐ ☒
Policy D-1401 (Death or Serious Illness
While Detained)
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to CSDM - Section 4K - In-Custody Minors in
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Court Holding Facilities
Attorney General under Government Code Section County Juvenile Probation Department
☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within Policy D-1401 (Death or Serious Illness
10 calendar days after the death. While Detained)
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(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from CSDM - Section 4K - In-Custody Minors in
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar Court Holding Facilities
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court County Juvenile Probation Department
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this Policy D-1401 (Death or Serious Illness
☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be While Detained)
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
CSDM - Section 4H – Processing Remands
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
☒ ☐ ☐
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis CSDM - Section 4H – Processing Remands
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement
☒ ☐ ☐
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 CSDM - Section 4H – Processing Remands
CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Suicide Prevention and Mentally Disordered
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
made of the person being booked as to whether the Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Disordered Inmates
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health The Department’s policy states the
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical processing officer shall complete all required
screening from. ☒ ☐ ☐ pre-booking forms, including the Medical
Questions and Preliminary Classification
form.
Court remands are housed separately and
placed in a holding cell until they are
transported to the jail.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Disordered Inmates
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or ☒ ☐ ☐
others or appear gravely disabled. The medical/mental health evaluation
occurs during the booking process.
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An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
of the person in crisis or others. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Disordered Inmates
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
an incarcerated person’s health. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
incarcerated people who have: Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Disordered Inmates
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people,
and facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Disordered Inmates
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
evaluation of the need to continue placement in Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation. Disordered Inmates
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, The medical/mental health evaluations are
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and conducted in the jail. If a court remand is
☒ ☐ ☐
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with believed to have a medical or mental health
developmental disabilities. concern, they are segregated from other
incarcerated persons, and the supervisor is
immediately notified. The court remand will
be transported to the jail as soon possible.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the regional CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
center for any incarcerated person suspected or Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices; CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
immediate medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
Responsibilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Responsibilities
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☒ ☐ ☐ CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Responsibilities
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Responsibilities
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Responsibilities
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSDM - Section 4C – Access to Court
Holding Facilities/Attorney-Client Interviews
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:
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(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CSDM - Section 4C – Access to Court
☒ ☐ ☐ Holding Facilities/Attorney-Client Interviews
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSDM - Section 3C – Courthouse
MAINTENANCE Maintenance and Repair
CSDM - Section 3J – Custodial Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS When there are CDCR incarcerated
persons and Probation juveniles held at the
facilities, CDCR and Probation staff are
responsible for the monitoring of their
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated persons. They then submit
their safety check logs to the Sheriff’s staff
when they leave the facility.
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) ☐ ☐ ☒
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons,
☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor,
☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan. ☐ ☐ ☒
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(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☐ ☐ ☒
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless
the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or
☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
☐ ☐ ☒
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or ☐ ☐ ☒
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4747
FACILITY: Stockton Courthouse TYPE: CHJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 31, 2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
BASEMENT - ADULT
BC1 Holding 2005 1 (9) (9) 18’ x 11’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ for chase = 196 sq. ft.; bench = 171”; RC based on seating.
BC2 - 4 Holding 2005 3 (9) (27) 18’ x 5’10” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ for chase = 103 sq. ft.; bench = 170”; RC based on seating.
BC5 Holding 2005 1 (9) (9) 18’ x 5’10” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ & -2’ for chases = 101 sq. ft.; bench = 170”; RC based on seating.
BC6 Holding 2005 1 (13) (13) 18’2” x 7’10”x8’2” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; -2’ for chase = 140 sq. ft.; benches = 154” & 83”; RC based on seating.
BC7 Holding 2005 1 (6) (6) 7’9” x 7’11” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: Benches = 58” x 2; RC based equally on sq. ft. & seating.
BC8 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 9’7” x 8’3” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ & -3’ for chases = 74 sq. ft.; benches = 77” & 56”; RC based equally on sq. ft. & seating.
BC9 Holding 2005 1 (8) (8) 9’7” x 8’11” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ for chase = 83 sq. ft.; benches = 2 x 76”; RC based equally on sq. ft. & seating.
BC10 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 10’9” x 8’1” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -3’ & -3’ for chases = 80 sq. ft.; benches = 76” & 55”; RC based on seating.
BC11 Holding 2005 1 9’6” x 6’7” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: 18/20 Inspection – measure benches & establish RC.
BC12 Holding 2005 1 (4) (4) 9’6” x 6’7” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ for chase = 60 sq. ft.; bench = 74”; RC based on seating.
BC13 Holding 2005 1 (8) (8) 9’6” x 8’10” x 8’2” 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
Note: -2’ for chase = 82 sq. ft.; benches = 74” x 2; RC based equally on sq. ft. and seating.
BC14 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 9’6” x 8’3” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ for chase = 76 sq. ft.; benches = 55” & 74”; RC based equally on sq. ft. and seating.
BC15 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 9’6” x 8’ x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -5’ for chase = 71 sq. ft.; benches = 74” & 58”; RC based equally on sq. ft. and seating.
BC16 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 9’2” x 8’11” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -5’ for chase = 77 sq. ft.; benches = 72” x 2; RC based on sq. ft.
BC17 - 22 Holding 2005 6 (4) (24) 9’3” x 5’10” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ for chase = 52 sq. ft.; bench = 72”; RC based on seating.
BC23 Holding 2005 1 (2) (2) 11’3” x 8’4” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; 93 sq. ft.; bench = 42”; RC based on seating.
BC24 - 25 Holding 2005 2 (12) (24) 12’ x 12’1” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ for chase = 142 sq. ft.; benches = 108” & 106”; RC based on seating.
BC 26 & Holding 2005 2 (11) (22) 12’ x 10’3” x 8’2” 1 1 1
28
Note: -2’ & -2’ for chases = 119 sq. ft.; benches = 134” & 106”; RC based on sq. ft.
BC27 Holding 2005 1 (11) (11) 12’1” x 11’3” 1 1 1
Note: 136 sq. ft.; benches = 106” & 108”; RC based on seating.
BC29 Holding 2005 1 (6) (6) 12’ x 7’2” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -3’ for chase = 83 sq. ft.; bench = 106”; RC based on seating.
BC30 - 31 Holding 2005 2 (13) (26) 12’1” x 11’3” 1 1 1
Note: 136 sq. ft.; benches = 145” & 108”; RC based on sq. ft.
BC32 Holding 2005 1 (11) (11) 15’7” x 7’5” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: 115 sq. ft.; benches = 144” & 61”; RC based equally on sq. ft. and seating.
BC33 - 38 Holding 2005 6 (4) (24) 9’3” x 5’7” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -3’ for chase = 52 sq. ft.; bench = 70”; RC based on seating.
Non- 2005 (0)
B141
rated
Note: Intended use is staff office/interview space w/ bench for inmate seating. No fixtures.
*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
BC39 – 44 Holding 2005 6 (4) (24) 9’4” x 5’6” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ for chase = 49 sq. ft.; bench = 70”; RC based equally on sq. ft. and seating.
BC45 Holding 2005 1 (11) (11) 10’11”x10’8”x8’4” 1 1 1
Note: Sq. Ft. = 116; benches = 90” & 111”; RC based equally on sq. ft. and seating.
BASEMENT - JUVENILE
BC46 Holding 2005 1 (3) (3) 11’3” x 8’10” x8’4” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; Irregular shaped cell; sq. ft. <99’; bench = 58”; RC based on seating.
BC47 - 48 Holding 2005 2 (4) (8) 10’ x 5’7” x 8’4” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ for chase = 53 sq. ft.; bench = 78”; RC based on seating.
THIRD FLOOR
3C1 Holding 2005 1 (9) (9) 13’7” x 7’8”x 8’3” 1 1 1
Note: -8’ for chase = 96 sq. ft.; benches = 108” & 83”; RC based on sq. ft.
3C2 Holding 2005 1 (6) (6) 11’11” x 7’6”x 8’3” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; 89 sq. ft.; benches = 81” & 42”; RC based on seating.
3C3 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 13’7” x 8’5” x 8’3” 1 1 1
Note: -3 sq. ft. for chase = 111 sq. ft.; bench = 125”; RC based on seating.
FOURTH FLOOR
4C1 Holding 2005 1 (2) (2) 11’6” x 6’2” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; 71 sq. ft.; bench = 42”; RC based on seating.
FIFTH FLOOR
5C1 Holding 2005 1 (2) (2) 11’6” x 6’2” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; 71 sq. ft.; bench = 42”; RC based on seating.
5C2 Holding 2005 1 (10) (10) 13’2” x 8’ x 8’3” 1 1 1
Note: -6 sq. ft. for chase = 99 sq. ft.; benches = 99” & 90”; RC based equally on sq. ft. & seating.
5C3 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 13’2” x 7’6” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; 99 sq. ft.; benches = 54” & 72”; RC based on seating.
SIXTH FLOOR
6C1 Holding 2005 1 (2) (2) 11’3” x 6’2” 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
Note: ADA cell; 69 sq. ft.; bench = 42”; RC based on seating.
6C2 Holding 2005 1 (3) (3) 7’10” x 6’6” 1 1 1
Note: 51 sq. ft.; bench = 56”; RC based on seating.
6C3 Holding 2005 1 (10) (10) 13’3” x 7’10” 1 1 1
Note: 104 sq. ft.; benches = 104” & 94”; RC based equally on sq. ft. & seating.
6C4 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 13’3” x 7’10” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; 104 sq. ft.; benches = 72” & 54”; RC based on seating.
SEVENTH FLOOR
7C1 Holding 2005 1 (5) (5) 6’2” x 10’1” 1 1 1
Note: -3’ & -2’ for chases = 57 sq. ft.; benches = 36” & 60”; RC based equally on sq. ft. & seating.
7C2 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 8’2” x 15’1” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; -4’ for chase = 119 sq. ft.; benches = 42” & 99”; RC based on seating.
7C3 Holding 2005 1 (5) (5) 6’2” x 10’2” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ for chase = 61 sq. ft.; benches = 36” & 60”; RC based on seating.
7C4 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 8’2” x 15’1” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; 123 sq. ft.; benches = 100’ & 42”; RC based on seating.
EIGHTH FLOOR
8C1 Holding 2005 1 (5) (5) 6’2” x 10’1” 1 1 1
Note: -3’ & -2’ for chases = 57 sq. ft.; benches = 36” & 60”; RC based equally on sq. ft. & seating.
8C2 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 8’2” x 15’1” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; -4’ for chase = 119 sq. ft.; benches = 42” & 99”; RC based on seating.
8C3 Holding 2005 1 (5) (5) 6’2” x 10’1” 1 1 1
Note: -1’ & -3’ for chases = 58 sq. ft.; benches = 40” & 60”; RC based equally on sq. ft. & seating.
8C4 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 8’2” x 15’2” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; -4’ for chase = 120 sq. ft.; benches = 42” & 99”; RC based on seating.
NINTH FLOOR
9C1 Holding 2005 1 (3) (3) 9’2” x 6’11” 1 1 1
Note: -3’ for chase = 60 sq. ft.; bench = 71”; RC 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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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
9C2 Holding 2005 1 (10) (10) 13’9” x 7’8” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ & -5’ for chases = 98 sq. ft.; benches = 90” & 103”; RC based on sq. ft.
9C3 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 13’8” x 7’9” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; 106 sq. ft.; benches = 54” & 72”; RC based on seating.
9C4 Holding 2005 1 (2) (2) 11’3” x 6’10” 1 1 1
Note: -3’ for chase = 73 sq. ft.; bench = 42”; RC based on seating.
TENTH FLOOR
10C1 Holding 2005 1 (3) (3) 9’2” x 6’11” 1 1 1
Note: -3’ for chase = 60 sq. ft.; bench = 71”; RC based on seating.
10C2 Holding 2005 1 (10) (10) 13’9” x 7’8” 1 1 1
Note: -2’ & -5’ for chases = 98 sq. ft.; benches = 90” & 103”; RC based on sq. ft.
10C3 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 13’8” x 7’9” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; 106 sq. ft.; benches = 54” & 72”; RC based on seating.
10C4 Holding 2005 1 (4) (4) 9’4” x 6’10” 1 1 1
Note: -3’ for chase = 61 sq. ft.; bench = 74”; RC based on seating.
10C5 Holding 2005 1 (10) (10) 13’9” x 7’9” 1 1 1
Note: -5’ & -3’ for chases = 100 sq. ft.; benches = 90” & 103”; RC based equally on seating & sq. ft.
10C6 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 13’8” x 7’9” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; 106 sq. ft.; benches = 54” & 72”; RC based on seating.
ELEVENTH FLOOR
11C1 Holding 2005 1 (4) (4) 9’4” x 6’11” 1 1 1
Note: -3’ for chase = 61 sq. ft.; bench = 71”; RC based on seating.
11C3 Holding 2005 1 (7) (7) 13’8” x 7’9” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell; 106 sq. ft.; benches = 54” & 72”; RC based on seating.
11C2 Holding 2005 1 (10) (10) 13’8” x 7’8” 1 1 1
Note: - 5’ & -2’ for chases = 98 sq. ft.; benches = 90” & 103”; RC based on sq. ft.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008
BSCC Code: 4747
FACILITY NAME: Stockton Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: X 2008: Other:
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 31, 2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) Located in Central Control stairwell, Vehicle
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in X Sally Port, and Court Rooms.
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 Central control office.
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X The jail will provide telephone access.
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water X
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) The staging cell is used to temporarily hold
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § inmates.
1050 and 1053
X
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Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
X
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)
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
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
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision.
X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
X
than 5 inches in on dimension.
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
provided per inmate. X
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
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are X
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4765
FACILITY NAME: LODI UNIFIED SUPERIOR COURT FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: DEPUTY BUTLER
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: MAY 31, 2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Court Services Division Manual (CSDM) –
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Section 6 – Training
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who Upon assignment to the Court Services
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Division, all Sheriff’s Department staff will
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of attend Introductory Training. This training
specialized corrections training. will include the viewing of the P.O.S.T.
Court Training video and an instructional
Such training shall include, but not be limited to: presentation on the specific policies and
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; procedures of the San Joaquin Sheriff’s
(b) jail operations liability; Court Services Division.
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ Annual training specific to incarcerated
safety; and, person’s custodial responsibilities is
(e) suicide prevention; conducted three days a year on noncounty
(f) de-escalation; court-only holidays.
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and, Deputies assigned to the court holding areas
(i) mental illness. are core-trained Detention Officers.
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 Court Services Division Manual (CSDM) –
in any event not more than six months after the date of Section 6 – Training
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Court Services Division Manual (CSDM) –
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Section 6 – Training
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. The department’s policy states supervisors
and custodial personnel who supervise
incarcerated persons in the Court/Temporary
Holding Facility shall be trained in the
applicable minimum jail standards, jail
☒ ☐ ☐
operations liability, incarcerated person’s
segregation, emergency procedures and
planning, fire/life safety, and suicide
prevention. The policy contains a form for the
staff to initial regarding training topics to verify
they have been trained in the various areas.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
Procedures, Plans, and Committees.
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 CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Procedures, Plans, and Committees
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 CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
would conflict with the supervision and care of Procedures, Plans, and Committees
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
be at least one female employee who shall be Procedures, Plans, and Committees
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified staffing through the
staffing roster, policy, and staff interviews.
Compliant with regulations.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall Procedures, Plans, and Committees
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSDM - Section 4 – Prisoner Handling and
Transport
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that The Lodi Unified Courthouse has not been
include, but are not limited to, the following: used this inspection cycle. The county
intends to close it permanently but has not
decided.
BSCC staff reviewed safety checks for all
the court facilities and found that they are
☒ ☐ ☐
compliant with this regulation.
When there are CDCR incarcerated
persons and Probation juveniles held at the
facilities, CDCR and Probation staff are
responsible for the monitoring of their
incarcerated persons. They then submit
their safety check logs to the Sheriff’s staff
when they leave the facility.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly Courts Holding Facilities
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed the safety check logs
☒ ☐ ☐
while on site. The documentation appeared
to be compliant with this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
between safety checks. Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Courts Holding Facilities
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
intervals. Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
check occurred; Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
who completed the safety check(s). Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Courts Holding Facilities
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks.
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSDM – Section 6 – Training
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSDM – Section 6 – Training
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Staff receives site-specific safety
☒ ☐ ☐
information during orientation and
assignment to the courthouse.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s
Department Court Services Division
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedure Manual. (CSDM)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a The manual was last updated in January
☒ ☐ ☐
manual shall be made available to all employees. 2023.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSDM -Section 2A -Courthouse
following: Assignments
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSDM - Section 2C – Committees
administrator/manager.
Inspections and operational reviews are
☒ ☐ ☐
completed by Sheriff, Court, and Facility
Management staff.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSDM - Section 2K – Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of CSDM - Section 4A – Custody Movement
and searches of the facility and incarcerated
CSDM - Section 4E – Transport
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each
CSDM - Section 3F – Key Control
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
CSDM - Section 3N – Annual Security
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
☒ ☐ ☐ Review
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
external security measures of the facility including
The annual security review date is: April
security measures specific to prevention of sexual
2023.
abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures, Plans, and Committees
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ and Life Safety
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; CSDM - Section 2N – Escape Prevention
CSDM - Section 2P – Hostage
☒ ☐ ☐
Incidents/Active Shooter
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(C) mass arrests; CSDM - Section 2L – Major Disturbance:
☒ ☐ ☐ Courthouse/Courtroom
(D) natural disasters; CSDM - Section 2Q – Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, CSDM - Section 2L – Major Disturbance:
☒ ☐ ☐ Courthouse/Courtroom
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, CSDM - Section 2J – Firearms
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ CSDM - Section 2K – Use of Force
(8) Suicide Prevention. CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
CSDM - Section 4D – Incident
Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
CSDM - Section 4D – Incident
Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Misconduct (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Misconduct (PREA)
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Misconduct (PREA)
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, SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
family, community members, and other interested Misconduct (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Disordered Inmates
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:
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(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
personnel. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
intake and prior to housing assignment. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
including placement in restrictive housing, following a Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. Disordered Inmates
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Disordered Inmates
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered. Disordered Inmates
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
Per the SJCDM, incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
identified as potential suicide risk will be
monitored every 15 minutes until their
detention in their holding facility is
completed.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
procedures. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
attempts. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
Per the SJCDM, when incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
advise that he/she is suicidal, the deputy will
write a report, and notify jail psychiatric staff
and the housing officer. The incarcerated
person will then be transported to the jail.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
including the development of a corrective action plan to Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
address deficiencies identified in the administrative
review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return
from court as determined by the mental health director. CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally Disordered
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
and Life Safety
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:
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
department to be included as part of the policy and and Life Safety
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
with two year retention of the inspection record; and Life Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
Fire prevention inspections are required
monthly (Daily General Inspection).
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires and Life Safety
inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐
The biannual fire inspection date: May 2022
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
and Life Safety
CSDM - Section 2Q – Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
people in the case of fire. and Life Safety
CSDM - Section 2Q – Evacuation
Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ In the case of a fire and the courthouse
facility needs to be evacuated, the
incarcerated persons are transported to the
jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSDM - Section 2E – Incident Reporting,
Recording, and Jurisdictional
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Responsibilities
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSDM - Section 2E – Incident Reporting,
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Recording, and Jurisdictional
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. Responsibilities
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSDM - Section 2E – Incident Reporting,
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Recording, and Jurisdictional
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. Responsibilities
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SJCDM - 2.1.1 - Death in Custody
Correctional
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. Health Services Policy and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Procedures (CHSPP) - 108, 109 and 505
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody ☒ ☐ ☐ County-Wide Protocol for Death
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall Investigation.
include 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 appropriateness SJCDM - 2.1.1 - Death in Custody
of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, Correctional
or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that Health Services Policy and
require further study. Procedures (CHSPP) - 108, 109 and 505
☒ ☐ ☐
County-Wide Protocol for Death
Investigation.
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(b) Death of a Minor CSDM - Section 4K - In-Custody Minors in
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Court Holding Facilities
lockup, or court holding facility: County Juvenile Probation Department
☐ ☐ ☒
Policy D-1401 (Death or Serious Illness
While Detained)
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to CSDM - Section 4K - In-Custody Minors in
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Court Holding Facilities
Attorney General under Government Code Section County Juvenile Probation Department
☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within Policy D-1401 (Death or Serious Illness
10 calendar days after the death. While Detained)
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from CSDM - Section 4K - In-Custody Minors in
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar Court Holding Facilities
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court County Juvenile Probation Department
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this Policy D-1401 (Death or Serious Illness
☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be While Detained)
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
CSDM - Section 4H – Processing Remands
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
☒ ☐ ☐
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis CSDM - Section 4H – Processing Remands
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement
☒ ☐ ☐
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 CSDM - Section 4H – Processing Remands
CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Suicide Prevention and Mentally Disordered
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
made of the person being booked as to whether the Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Disordered Inmates
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health The Department’s policy states the
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical processing officer shall complete all required
screening from. ☒ ☐ ☐ pre-booking forms, including the Medical
Questions and Preliminary Classification
form.
Court remands are housed separately and
placed in a holding cell until they are
transported to the jail.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Disordered Inmates
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or ☒ ☐ ☐
others or appear gravely disabled. The medical/mental health evaluation
occurs during the booking process.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
of the person in crisis or others. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Disordered Inmates
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
an incarcerated person’s health. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
incarcerated people who have: Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Disordered Inmates
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people,
and facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Disordered Inmates
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
evaluation of the need to continue placement in Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation. Disordered Inmates
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, The medical/mental health evaluations are
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and conducted in the jail. If a court remand is
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ believed to have a medical or mental health
developmental disabilities. concern, they are segregated from other
incarcerated persons, and the supervisor is
immediately notified. The court remand will
be transported to the jail as soon as
possible.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
center for any incarcerated person suspected or Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices; CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
immediate medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
Responsibilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Responsibilities
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☒ ☐ ☐ CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Responsibilities
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Responsibilities
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Responsibilities
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSDM - Section 4C – Access to Court
Holding Facilities/Attorney-Client Interviews
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. CSDM - Section 4C – Access to Court
☒ ☐ ☐ Holding Facilities/Attorney-Client Interviews
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSDM - Section 3C – Courthouse
MAINTENANCE Maintenance and Repair
CSDM - Section 3J – Custodial Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS When there are CDCR incarcerated
persons and Probation juveniles held at the
facilities, CDCR and Probation staff are
responsible for the monitoring of their
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated persons. They then submit
their safety check logs to the Sheriff’s staff
when they leave the facility.
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) ☐ ☐ ☒
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons,
☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor,
☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
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1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☐ ☐ ☒
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless
the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or
☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
☐ ☐ ☒
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or ☐ ☐ ☒
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 4765
FACILITY: Lodi Unified Superior Court TYPE: CH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 31, 2023
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
L-1 Criminal Court
1 Holding 2001 1 4 (4) 6.8 x 7.5 x 9 1 1 1
Note: Bench: 82 inches (limits RC).
2 Holding 2001 1 5 (5) 9.75 x 8.75 x 9 1 1 1
Note: less than 5 sq. feet for irregular shape. Bench: 91 inches (limits RC).
3 Holding 2001 1 4 (4) 10 x 7.25 x 9 1 1 1
Note: Bench: 78 inches (limits RC). The hallway has a bench (109 inches) with 5 cuffing rings in the bench.
L-2 Arraignment Court
1 Holding 1988 1 - 16 (16) 18' x 12.5' 1 1 1
2 Holding 1988 1 - 7 (7) 11.8' x 6.6' 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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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008
BSCC Code: 4765
FACILITY NAME: Lodi Unified Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: 2001: X 2005: 2008: Other: 1988
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 31, 2023
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
water X
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
more X
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.
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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)
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
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 sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision.
X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design.
Windows (3.7) No windows.
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater
X
than 5 inches in on dimension.
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Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
provided per inmate. X
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
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are X
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4770
FACILITY NAME: MANTECA UNIFIED SUPERIOR COURT FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: SERGEANT LANE
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: MAY 23, 2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Court Services Division Manual (CSDM) –
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Section 6 – Training
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who Upon assignment to the Court Services
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or Division, all Sheriff’s Department staff will
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of attend Introductory Training. This training
specialized corrections training. will include the viewing of the P.O.S.T.
Court Training video and an instructional
Such training shall include, but not be limited to: presentation on the specific policies and
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; procedures of the San Joaquin Sheriff’s
(b) jail operations liability; Court Services Division.
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ Annual training specific for incarcerated
safety; and, person’s custodial responsibilities is
(e) suicide prevention; conducted three days a year on noncounty
(f) de-escalation; court-only holidays.
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and, Deputies assigned to the court holding areas
(i) mental illness. are core-trained Detention Officers.
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 Court Services Division Manual (CSDM) –
in any event not more than six months after the date of Section 6 – Training
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.
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A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Court Services Division Manual (CSDM) –
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Section 6 – Training
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. The department’s policy states supervisors
and custodial personnel who supervise
incarcerated persons in the Court/Temporary
Holding Facility shall be trained in the
applicable minimum jail standards, jail
☒ ☐ ☐
operations liability, incarcerated person’s
segregation, emergency procedures and
planning, fire/life safety, and suicide
prevention. The policy contains a form for the
staff to initial training topics to verify they
have been trained in the various areas.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
Procedures, Plans, and Committees.
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 CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention Procedures, Plans, and Committees
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 CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
would conflict with the supervision and care of Procedures, Plans, and Committees
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
be at least one female employee who shall be Procedures, Plans, and Committees
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified staffing through staffing
roster, policy, and staff interviews.
Compliant with regulations.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall Procedures, Plans, and Committees
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CSDM - Section 4 – Prisoner Handling and
Transport
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that BSCC staff reviewed safety checks for all
include, but are not limited to, the following: the court facilities and found that they are
compliant with this regulation.
☒ ☐ ☐ When there are CDCR incarcerated
persons and Probation juveniles held at the
facilities, CDCR and Probation staff are
responsible for the monitoring of their
incarcerated persons. They then submit
their safety check logs to the Sheriff’s staff
when they leave the facility.
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(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly Courts Holding Facilities
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed the safety check logs
☒ ☐ ☐
while on site. The documentation appeared
to be compliant with this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
between safety checks. Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Courts Holding Facilities
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 ☒ ☐ ☐
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
intervals. Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
check occurred; Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) the location where each individual safety check CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
who completed the safety check(s). Courts Holding Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CSDM - Section 4E – Security Checks of
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Courts Holding Facilities
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CSDM – Section 6 – Training
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CSDM – Section 6 – Training
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Staff receives site-specific safety
☒ ☐ ☐
information during orientation and
assignment to the courthouse.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s
Department Court Services Division
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Procedure Manual. (CSDM)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a The manual was last updated in January
☒ ☐ ☐
manual shall be made available to all employees. 2023.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CSDM - Section 2A -Courthouse
following: Assignments
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSDM - Section 2C – Committees
administrator/manager.
Inspections and operational reviews are
☒ ☐ ☐
completed by Sheriff, Court, and Facility
Management staff.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CSDM - Section 2K – Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of CSDM - Section 4A – Custody Movement
and searches of the facility and incarcerated CSDM - Section 4E – Transport
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each
CSDM - Section 3F – Key Control
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
CSDM - Section 3N – Annual Security
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
☒ ☐ ☐ Review
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
external security measures of the facility including
The annual security review date is: April
security measures specific to prevention of sexual
2023.
abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CSDM - Section 2 – Laws, Policies,
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures, Plans, and Committees
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ and Life Safety
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; CSDM - Section 2N – Escape Prevention
CSDM - Section 2P – Hostage
☒ ☐ ☐
Incidents/Active Shooter
(C) mass arrests; CSDM - Section 2L – Major Disturbance:
☒ ☐ ☐ Courthouse/Courtroom
(D) natural disasters; CSDM - Section 2Q – Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, CSDM - Section 2L – Major Disturbance:
☒ ☐ ☐ Courthouse/Courtroom
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, CSDM - Section 2J – Firearms
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ CSDM - Section 2K – Use of Force
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
CSDM - Section 4D – Incident
Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
CSDM - Section 4D – Incident
Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Misconduct (PREA)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Misconduct (PREA)
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Misconduct (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Misconduct (PREA)
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, SJCDM – Section 3.1.1.16 – Sexual
family, community members, and other interested Misconduct (PREA)
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Disordered Inmates
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 CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
personnel. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
intake and prior to housing assignment. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
including placement in restrictive housing, following a Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. Disordered Inmates
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Disordered Inmates
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered. Disordered Inmates
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
Per the SJCDM, incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
identified as potential suicide risk will be
monitored every 15 minutes until their
detention in their holding facility is
completed.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
procedures. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
attempts. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Disordered Inmates
Per the SJCDM, when incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
advise that he/she is suicidal, the deputy will
write a report, and notify jail psychiatric staff
and the housing officer. The incarcerated
person will then be transported to the jail.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator, Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
including the development of a corrective action plan to Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
address deficiencies identified in the administrative
review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return
from court as determined by the mental health director. CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally Disordered
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
and Life Safety
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 CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
department to be included as part of the policy and and Life Safety
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
with two year retention of the inspection record; and Life Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
Fire prevention inspections are required
monthly (Daily General Inspection).
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(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires and Life Safety
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
The biannual fire inspection date: May 05,
2023.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
and Life Safety
CSDM - Section 2Q – Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
Procedures
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CSDM - Section 2M – Emergency Power
people in the case of fire. and Life Safety
CSDM - Section 2Q – Evacuation
Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ In the case of a fire and the courthouse
facility needs to be evacuated, the
incarcerated persons are transported to the
jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSDM - Section 2E – Incident Reporting,
Recording, and Jurisdictional
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Responsibilities
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CSDM - Section 2E – Incident Reporting,
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Recording, and Jurisdictional
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. Responsibilities
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CSDM - Section 2E – Incident Reporting,
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Recording, and Jurisdictional
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee. Responsibilities
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SJCDM - 2.1.1 - Death in Custody
Correctional
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. Health Services Policy and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Procedures (CHSPP) - 108, 109 and 505
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody ☒ ☐ ☐ County-Wide Protocol for Death
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall Investigation.
include 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 appropriateness SJCDM - 2.1.1 - Death in Custody
of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, Correctional
or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that Health Services Policy and
require further study. Procedures (CHSPP) - 108, 109 and 505
☒ ☐ ☐
County-Wide Protocol for Death
Investigation.
(b) Death of a Minor CSDM - Section 4K - In-Custody Minors in
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Court Holding Facilities
lockup, or court holding facility: County Juvenile Probation Department
☐ ☐ ☒
Policy D-1401 (Death or Serious Illness
While Detained)
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(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to CSDM - Section 4K - In-Custody Minors in
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Court Holding Facilities
Attorney General under Government Code Section County Juvenile Probation Department
☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within Policy D-1401 (Death or Serious Illness
10 calendar days after the death. While Detained)
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from CSDM - Section 4K - In-Custody Minors in
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar Court Holding Facilities
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court County Juvenile Probation Department
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this Policy D-1401 (Death or Serious Illness
☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be While Detained)
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
CSDM - Section 4H – Processing Remands
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
☒ ☐ ☐
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CSDM - Section 4B – Inmate Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis CSDM - Section 4H – Processing Remands
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement
☒ ☐ ☐
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 CSDM - Section 4H – Processing Remands
CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Suicide Prevention and Mentally Disordered
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
made of the person being booked as to whether the Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Disordered Inmates
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health The Department’s policy states the
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical processing officer shall complete all required
screening from. ☒ ☐ ☐ pre-booking forms, including the Medical
Questions and Preliminary Classification
form.
Court remands are housed separately and
placed in a holding cell until they are
transported to the jail.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Disordered Inmates
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or ☒ ☐ ☐
others or appear gravely disabled. The medical/mental health evaluation
occurs during the booking process.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Disordered Inmates
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
of the person in crisis or others. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Disordered Inmates
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
an incarcerated person’s health. Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
Disordered Inmates
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
incarcerated people who have: Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Disordered Inmates
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people,
and facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Disordered Inmates
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
evaluation of the need to continue placement in Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation. Disordered Inmates
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Disordered Inmates
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, The medical/mental health evaluations are
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and conducted in the jail. If a court remand is
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ believed to have a medical or mental health
developmental disabilities. concern, they are segregated from other
incarcerated persons, and the supervisor is
immediately notified. The court remand will
be transported to the jail as soon as
possible.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional CSDM - Section 4I – Medical Isolation,
center for any incarcerated person suspected or Suicide Prevention, and Mentally
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Disordered Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices; CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
immediate medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
Responsibilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Responsibilities
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☒ ☐ ☐ CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Responsibilities
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Responsibilities
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
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 CSDM – Section 2F – Basic Courtroom
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Responsibilities
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ CSDM - Section 4F – Restraint Devices
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CSDM - Section 4C – Access to Court
Holding Facilities/Attorney-Client Interviews
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. CSDM - Section 4C – Access to Court
☒ ☐ ☐ Holding Facilities/Attorney-Client Interviews
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CSDM - Section 3C – Courthouse
MAINTENANCE Maintenance and Repair
CSDM - Section 3J – Custodial Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS When there are CDCR incarcerated
persons and Probation juveniles held at the
facilities, CDCR and Probation staff are
responsible for the monitoring of their
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated persons. They then submit
their safety check logs to the Sheriff’s staff
when they leave the facility.
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) ☐ ☐ ☒
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons,
☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor,
☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒
following:
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(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
established classification plan. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☐ ☐ ☒
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless
the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or
☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
☐ ☐ ☒
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or ☐ ☐ ☒
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 4770
FACILITY: Manteca Unified Superior Court TYPE: CH RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 31, 2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
1 Holding 1963 1 - 4 (4) 10.9' x 5.1' x 9.0' 1 1 1
Notes: 54.64 square feet; 73” bench.
2 Holding 1963 1 - 15 (15) 10.9' x 14.0' x 9.0' 1 1 1
Notes: 150.5 square feet; 327” bench + 27.5” bench.
3 Holding 1988 1 - 10 (10) 10.2' x 10.2' x 9.0' 1 1 1
Notes: 103.3 square feet; 238” bench.
4 Holding 1988 1 - 11 (11) 10.2' x 11.0' x 9.0' 1 1 1
Notes: 111.0 square feet; 250” bench.
New Construction (Opened 2012)
5 Holding 2008 1 - 7 (7) 8.2' x 8.10’ x 8'+ 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell. Cell-71 square feet; suitable for seven (7) prisoners. 138” of bench space available.
6 Holding 2008 1 - 6 (6) 8.7' x 7.7' x 8'+ 1 1 1
Note: Next to ADA cell. Cell-62 square feet; suitable for six (6) prisoners. 203” of bench space available.
7 Holding 2008 1 - 6 (6) 6.1' x 10.10' x 8'+ 1 1 1
Note: Cell-62 square feet; suitable for six (6) prisoners. 233” bench space available.
*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 COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008
BSCC Code: 4770
FACILITY NAME: Manteca Unified Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: Other: 1963,
Apply): X 1988
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: May 31, 2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) Located inside the staff office outside of the
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in X court holding area.
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
water X
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
more X
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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)
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
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 sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for
purposes of supervision.
X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design.
Windows (3.7) No windows.
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) Located inside the staff office outside of the
Seating is designed to the level of security. When court holding area.
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
provided per inmate. X
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
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are X
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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