BSCC
San Luis Obispo SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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November 20, 2025
Ian Parkinson, Sheriff-Coroner
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office
1545 Kansas Avenue
San Luis Obispo, California 93405
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SAN LUIS OBISPO SHERIFF’S
OFFICE DETENTION FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Parkinson:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office
has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, and
the following facilities were inspected on Monday, September 29, 2025:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
San Lluis Obispo County Jail 4800 II
San Luis Obispo Honor Farm 4801 III
San Luis Obispo County Court 4820 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 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.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For
detailed information, refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant
Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Monday, September 29, 2025; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Ian Parkinson
Sheriff
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Please email me at james.peak@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 516-4022 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
JAMES A. PEAK
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, San Luis Obispo County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, San Luis Obispo County*
County Administrator, San Luis Obispo County*
Stephanie Landgraf, Captain, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
4800+ San Luis Obispo SHRF CI LTR 25-26
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4800
FACILITY NAME: San Luis Obispo County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Mayes, Lt. Chapmen, Cpt. Landgraf
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 09/29/2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3
CM 312 Training
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section CM 312.3 Minimum Training Requirements
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall CM 312.3.1 Training for Managers and Supervisors
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as CM 312.3.2 Required Annual Training
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the
date of assignment. The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the division found the agency in compliance with applicable
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle.
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
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 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
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
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall 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 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 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 CM 204.2 Policy
CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Persons
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation CM 246 Staffing Plan
and operation of the programs and activities required by
☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations. BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster/plan
for the facility and found the facility compliant
with this regulation. The facility is well-
staffed and able to conduct business as
required by these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Persons
detention facility or in the building which houses a local There shall be, at all times, sufficient
detention facility who shall be immediately available and staff designated to remain in the facility
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an for the supervision and welfare of
emergency. incarcerated persons, to ensure the
implementation and operation of all
programs and activities as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards,
and to respond to emergencies when
needed. Such staff must not leave the
facility while incarcerated persons are
present and should not be assigned
duties that could conflict with the
supervision of incarcerated persons (15
CCR 1027).
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females. When a person from each gender is
☒ ☐ ☐
being held at this facility, a minimum of
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
one deputy from each gender should be
on-duty in the jail at all times.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Persons
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the The Facility Manager or the authorized
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a designee shall be responsible for
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ developing staffing plans to comply with
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a this policy. Records of staff deployment
review and recommendations shall be reported to the should be maintained in accordance with
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. established records retention schedules
(Penal Code § 4021; 15 CCR 1027).
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CM 508 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement CM 508.4 Safety Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that (c) Safety checks shall be done by
include, but are not limited to, the following: personal observation of the correctional
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- deputy and shall be sufficient to
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least determine the safety and well-being of
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held each incarcerated person and security of
and housed in the facility. the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed safety checks for all
areas of the facility during the following time
periods:
☒ ☐ ☐
• 01-05-2025 to 01-11-2025
• 03-23-2025 to 03-29-2025
• 05-11-2025 to 05-17-2025
• 07-27-2025 to 08-02-2025
• 09-08-2025 to 09-14-2025
• 11-24-2025 to 11-30-2025
BSCC staff noted the length between safety
checks was 30 minutes or less, in
accordance with their policy. BSCC staff
determined the facility was in compliance
with the requirements of this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CM 508.4 Safety Checks
between safety checks. (a) Safety checks shall be conducted at
☒ ☐ ☐
least once every 30 minutes and more
frequently if necessary.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CM 508.3 Policy
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 County Sheriff's Office that all
of these regulations. correctional staff shall conduct safety
☒ ☐ ☐ checks at least every 30 minutes on all
inmates, or more frequently as
determined by incarcerated persons
custody status and/or housing
classification.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 508.4 Safety Checks
intervals. (b) Safety checks shall be conducted on
☒ ☐ ☐ an irregular schedule (staggered) so that
incarcerated persons cannot predict
when the checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 508.4 Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall (f) Actual times of the checks and
include: notations should be recorded on the
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ daily activity logs or will be recorded
check occurred; automatically through the Unit
Innovations Premises System as a UPS
is scanned or as entries are recorded.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CM 508.2 Definitions
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Workflow - The location where each
number; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ individual safety check occurred, such
as a cell, module, dormitory or unit.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CM 508.4 Safety Checks
who completed the safety check(s).
The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office utilizes
☒ ☐ ☐ an electronic system, Unit Premises Device,
which records the time, location, and person
conducting each safety check.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CM 508.6 Supervisor Responsibilities
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns • Supervisors shall periodically audit
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, the Unit Innovations Premises
safety checks. System throughout each shift to
monitor for safety check compliance.
• Supervisors shall periodically audit
the Unit Innovations Premises
System throughout each shift to
ensure teamwork is being utilized by
staff to complete safety checks.
• Ensure entries are being made in
☒ ☐ ☐
the Daily Activity Log when a UPS is
damaged or malfunctions and
deactivate the UPS from the Unit
Innovations Premises System until it
is fixed or replaced.
A facility sergeant completes daily audits of
the safety checks. Random audits of safety
checks are issued once per week for review
and verification. Facility staff demonstrated
both audits for BSCC staff. The facility was
determined to be compliant with this
regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CM 406.2.2 Fire Prevention Responsibility
(a) 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 All staff are trained in fire and life safety.
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CM 312.3.3 Required CPR Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies All deputies shall complete CPR
and procedures consistent with the requirements of certification as required by 15 CCR 184.
Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional Training shall include that when it is safe
☒ ☐ ☐
officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and appropriate, CPR shall begin on a
to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without nonresponsive person without obtaining
obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, approval from a supervisor or medical
when it is safe and appropriate to do so. staff (15 CCR 184).
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Acceptable CPR methods and
application.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CM 312.3.3 Required CPR Training
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐
a central location and available for review.
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(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive (c) Requiring deputies to immediately call for
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer medical aid and administer CPR
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would to nonresponsive individuals unless CPR is
contraindicate its use. contraindicated by known medical
conditions.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible (d) Instructing deputies to use personal
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ protective equipment (PPE) when possible
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. to minimize exposure to bodily fluids and
pathogens.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they (e) Instructing deputies in situations where
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has imminent physical danger prevents the safe
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely administration of CPR, deputies shall initiate
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet or resume CPR as soon as the threat
arrived. is resolved or the nonresponsive individual is
safely removed from danger, provided
medical assistance has not yet arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the (f) Continuing CPR, absent imminent
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such physical danger, until the nonresponsive
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or person shows signs of life, such as breathing
until medical staff or alternative medical responders or movement, or until health care
arrive and take over. professionals take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
medical responders are present when a person is (g) Deferring CPR to health care
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ professionals or alternative medical
defer CPR to those individuals. responders if they are present when a
person is nonresponsive.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office
utilizes the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Office Custody Manual. This manual will be
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The referred to as “CM” in the report.
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be This Custody Manual was most recently
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ revised on 06/02/2025.
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees. CM 106 Custody Manual
Notes: 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 III CM 100 Organizational Structure and
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility
following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CM 104 Annual Review and Performance-
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. Based Goals and Objectives
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CM 520 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 CM 522 Use of Restraints
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly CM 515 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
received persons for release.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CM 106.3.3 Internal and External Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Measure Review
contraband control, and key control.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, The facility conducted its current security
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ review on 02/20/2025 and is compliant with
measures. The review and evaluation shall include the regulation.
internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-planning
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CM 400.9 Escapes
hostages; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail
CM 400.8 Hostages
(C) mass arrests; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐ Jail
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 410 Evacuation Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CM 400.3 Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CM 400.3 Procedure
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 743 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 515 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CM 320 Prison Rape Elimination Act
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Training
CM 612 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CM 320.3 Member Training
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CM 768 Release Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CM 612.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Harassment, and Retaliation
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff observed PREA information
privately report sexual abuse and sexual available to incarcerated persons via
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated postings and their tablets.
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CM 612.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
family, community members, and other interested Harassment, and Retaliation
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be PREA information is available in the lobby
publicly posted at the facility. and via the agency’s website.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 743 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CM 743.3 Staffing Training
personnel.
The facility provided training attendance
☒ ☐ ☐
rosters for staff, showing the required
completed training in suicide prevention.
The facility is compliant with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CM 743.3 Staff Training
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CM 743 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ 743.5.1 Intervention
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CM743.5.2 Notification
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CM 529.5 In-Custody Death Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 743.6 Follow-up
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING
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 CM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
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 CM 406.7 Inspections
with two-year retention of the inspection record; The Office shall be inspected by an
appointed staff member who is qualified
to perform fire and safety inspections on
a monthly basis to ensure that fire safety
standards are maintained (15 CCR
☒ ☐ ☐
1032).
The facility provided 24 months of monthly
fire inspections, and BSCC staff determined
they are in compliance with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CM 406.7 Inspections
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires A staff member shall be assigned to
inspections at least once every two years; coordinate with local or state fire officials
for the inspections as required once
every two years, pursuant to Health and
Safety Code § 13146.1(a); and Health
and Safety Code § 13146.1(b). The
result of all fire inspections and fire
☒ ☐ ☐ equipment testing shall be provided to
the Facility Manager and the Sheriff, and
the records maintained for at least two
years (15 CCR 1032(b)).
The current biennial fire inspection was
completed by the Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection on 02/02/2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 410 Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CM 406.8 Emergency Housing of
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING CM 500 Population Management
0B
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics BSCC staff reviewed the Jail Profile Surveys
accounting system which reflects the monthly average ☒ ☐ ☐ and found the San Luis Obispo County
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people Sheriff up-to-date with their submissions and
by gender and juvenile status. determined they are in compliance with this
regulation.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
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1041 RECORDS CM 218 Incarcerated Person Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV BSCC staff reviewed records collected by
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the agency and determined the facility was
the maintenance of individual records for each in compliance with this regulation.
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,
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at
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).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CM 220 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC reviewed a random sample of incident
and procedures for the maintenance of written records reports from the facility for the date ranges
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical of:
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other • 01-05-2025 to 01-11-2025
person. • 03-23-2025 to 03-29-2025
☒ ☐ ☐ • 05-11-2025 to 05-17-2025
• 07-27-2025 to 08-02-2025
• 09-08-2025 to 09-14-2025
• 11-24-2025 to 11-30-2025
BSCC determined that the reports meet the
requirements of this regulation.
Such records shall include the names of the persons
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
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN CM 235 News Media Relations
CM 237 Community Relations and Public
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Information
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review
the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated CM 237 Community Relations and Public
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Information
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
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(2) 1061, Education Plan CM 1012 Education, Vocation, and
☒ ☐ ☐
Rehabilitation
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1022 Visitation
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1018 Mail
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1016 Library Services
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and CM 1018.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers,
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings and Periodicals
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1020 Telephone Access
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 606 Access to Courts and Counsel
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 506 Handbook and Orientation
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1000 Programs and Services
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 622 Voting
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1031 Religious Programs
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 620 Incarcerated Person Grievances
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated CM 600 Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services CM 702 Access to Health Care
CM 704 Non-Emergency Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐ CM 714 Health Authority
CM 737 Clinical Decisions
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CM 529 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy CM 529.3 Mandatory Reporting
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death All in-custody deaths shall be reported
reporting requirements of Government Code section within 10 days of the death to the state
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Attorney General's office, in accordance
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC ☒ ☐ ☐ with reporting guidelines and statutory
within 10 days of an in-custody death. requirements (Government Code §
12525). Additionally, this report shall
also be submitted to the Board of State
and Community Corrections (BSCC)
within 10 days of the death (15 CCR
1046(b)(1)).
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 529.5 In-Custody Death Review
health administrator, shall develop written policy and The in-custody death review should be
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a initiated as soon as practicable, and a
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of written report shall be completed within
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall 30 days of the death. The team should
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or ☒ ☐ ☐ review the appropriateness of clinical
designee, the health administrator, the responsible care, determine whether changes to
physician and other health care, and supervision staff policies, procedures, or practices are
who are relevant to the incident. warranted, and identify issues that
require further study based on the
information available(15 CCR 1046).
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
☒ ☐ ☐
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CM 529.5 In-Custody Death Review
initial review report of every in-custody death to the The Facility Administrator or designee
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility shall submit a copy of the initial review to
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☒ ☐ ☐ the BSCC within 60 days of the death
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of and comports with requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code. Penal Code §832.10, including the
following:
The initial review report shall contain the following
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CM 515 Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, CM 515.4 Classification Plan
or III facility shall develop and implement a written The Facility Manager or the authorized
classification plan designed to properly assign designee should create and maintain a
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities classification plan to guide staff in the
according to the categories of gender identity, age, processing of individuals brought into the
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, facility._
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- The plan should include an initial
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or screening process, as well as a process
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for for determining appropriate housing
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such assignments (28 CFR 115.42). The plan
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the should include use of an objective
extent possible within the limits of the available number screening instrument, procedures for
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. making decisions about classification
and housing assignments, intake and
The written classification plan shall be based on objective housing forms, and a process to ensure
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the that all classification and housing
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each records are maintained in each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and incarcerated person's permanent file.
housing assignments. ☒ ☐ ☐ The plan should include an evaluation of
the following criteria (15 CCR 1050):
BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s
classification plan and a sample of intake
classification forms from the following time
periods:
• 01-05-2025 to 01-11-2025
• 03-23-2025 to 03-29-2025
• 05-11-2025 to 05-17-2025
• 07-27-2025 to 08-02-2025
• 09-08-2025 to 09-14-2025
• 11-24-2025 to 11-30-2025
The forms were completed and asked
questions regarding gender, education,
military service, medical, mental health,
previous incarceration history, and many
other areas. BSCC staff determined the
agency's is compliant with this regulation.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish CM 515.7.4 Incarcerated Person Requested
and implement a classification system which will include Review
the use of classification officers or a classification Incarcerated persons may request a
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated review of their classification plan no
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and more often than 30 days from their last
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as review (15 CCR 1050).
much information as is available about and from the
incarcerated person and shall 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.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CM 515.8 Housing Assignments
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
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 CM 720 Medical Screening
CM 728 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and BSCC staff reviewed a blank medical
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require questionnaire form and found it contained
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a questions regarding communicable diseases
medical evaluation is completed. (§1051), mental health (§1052), and
developmental disabilities (§1057).
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CM 720.4.2 Telehealth
CM 724 Mental Health Screening and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Evaluation
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
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CM 510 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
develop and implement policies and procedures for the BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 25
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation of incarcerated people. administrative separation reports from the
time period of 09/09/2024 to 08/02/2025 and
determined the facility compliant with the
requirements of this regulation.
Policies and procedures must include: CM 510.2 Policy
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate This office shall provide for the secure
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of and restrictive housing of any special
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of management incarcerated person but
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ shall not impose more deprivation of
staff. privileges than is necessary to obtain the
objective of protecting the incarcerated
person, staff, or the public (15 CCR
1053).
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(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CM 510.1.1 Definitions
an incarcerated person’s health. This is a non-punitive classification
☒ ☐ ☐ process and must not adversely affect
an incarcerated person's health (15 CCR
1053).
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CM 510.1.1 Definitions
incarcerated people who have:
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and
facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CM 510.10 Log Procedures
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CM 510.7 Review of Status
evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL CM 535 Safety and Sobering Cells
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section CM 535.11 Definitions
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who Safety cell - An enhanced protective
display behavior which results in the destruction of housing designed to minimize the risk of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to injury or destruction of property used for
☒ ☐ ☐
self or others. incarcerated persons who display
behavior that reveals intent to cause
physical harm to themselves or others or
to destroy property, or who are in need
of a separate cell for any reason, until
suitable housing is available.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate BSCC staff reviewed 33 safety cell
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell placement reports and logs from the time
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but periods of:
not be limited to:
• 01-05-2025 to 01-11-2025
• 03-23-2025 to 03-29-2025
☒ ☐ ☐
• 05-11-2025 to 05-17-2025
• 07-27-2025 to 08-02-2025
• 09-08-2025 to 09-14-2025
• 11-24-2025 to 11-30-2025
BSCC staff determined the facility to be
compliant with the requirements of these
regulations.
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(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment CM 535.2 Policy
or as a substitute for treatment. A sobering or safety cell shall not be
used as punishment or as a substitute
☒ ☐ ☐ for treatment. The Facility Manager or
the authorized designee shall review this
policy annually with the Responsible
Physician.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
approval of the facility manager or designee, or Placement of an incarcerated person
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be into a safety cell requires approval of the
reviewed a minimum of every four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ Correctional Sergeant, a Correctional
Nurse Supervisor, Correctional
Registered Nurse, Physician,
Psychiatrist or Licensed Therapist.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of (d) A complete medical evaluation of the
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be incarcerated person in the safety cell
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to shall occur by either a Correctional
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a Nurse Supervisor, a Correctional
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. Registered Nurse or a Physician within a
☒ ☐ ☐ maximum of 6 hours of placement.
Continued assessment of the
incarcerated person in the safety cell
shall be conducted by a qualified health
care professional and shall occur at least
every 6 hours thereafter. Medical
assessments shall be documented.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
care staff shall obtain a mental health (c) A mental health assessment shall be
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on conducted by a Qualified Mental Health
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon Professional within 12 hours of an
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. incarcerated person's placement in the
safety cell. Continued assessment of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person in the safety cell
shall be conducted by a qualified mental
health care professional and shall occur
at least every 12 hours thereafter. The
mental health professional's
recommendations shall be documented.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute (i) A safety check consisting of direct
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be visual observation that is sufficient to
documented. assess the incarcerated person's well-
being and behavior shall occur at least
☒ ☐ ☐ once every 15 minutes. Each safety
check of the incarcerated person shall
be documented. Supervisors shall
inspect the logs for completeness every
four hours and document this action on
the safety cell log.
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(f) Procedures shall be established to assure CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. (f) Incarcerated persons will be provided
meals during each meal period. During
meals, staff shall wear protective gloves.
Incarcerated persons shall be given
ample time to complete their meals. All
meals provided to inmates in safety cells
will be documented on the safety cell
log.
(g) Incarcerated persons in safety cells
☒ ☐ ☐ shall be given the opportunity to have
fluids (water, juices) at least once every
two hours. Correctional deputies shall
provide the fluids in paper cups. The
incarcerated persons shall be given
sufficient time to drink the fluids prior to
the cup being removed. Each time an
incarcerated person is provided the
opportunity to drink fluids, the quantity
will be documented on the safety cell
log.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably (h) Incarcerated persons should be
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal permitted to retain their clothing or be
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's given a safety gown or safety blanket,
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. except in cases where the incarcerated
person has demonstrated that clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
articles may pose a risk to the
incarcerated peron's safety or the
facility. In these cases, the reasons for
not providing a safety gown, blanket or
clothing shall be documented on the
Special Observation log.
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1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CM 535 Safety and Sobering Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section CM 535.1.1 Definitions
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of Sobering cell - A holding cell designed to
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety minimize the risk of injury by falling or
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. dangerous behavior. It is used as an
initial sobering place for arrestees or
incarcerated persons who are a threat to
their own safety or the safety of others
as a result of being intoxicated from any
substance, and who require a protected
environment to prevent injury or
victimization by other incarcerated
persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed 71 sobering cell
placement reports and logs from the time
periods of:
• 01-05-2025 to 01-11-2025
• 03-23-2025 to 03-29-2025
• 05-11-2025 to 05-17-2025
• 07-27-2025 to 08-02-2025
• 09-08-2025 to 09-14-2025
• 11-24-2025 to 11-30-2025
BSCC staff determined the facility to be
compliant with the requirements of these
regulations.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon CM 535.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
as they are able to continue the admission process or are (e) Incarcerated persons will be removed
no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the sobering cell when they no
☒ ☐ ☐
longer pose a threat to their own safety
and the safety of others and are able to
continue the booking process.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over CM 535.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody (d) Qualified health care professionals
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent shall assess and document on the Jail
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these Intoxication Assessment Report or
regulations. Special Observation Log, the medical
condition of the inmate in the sobering
cell at least every six hours in
accordance with the Office Detoxification
☒ ☐ ☐
and Withdrawal Policy. Only
incarcerated persons who continue to
need the protective housing of a
sobering cell will continue to be detained
in such housing over 6 hours. A special
observation log will be started with direct
observation checks being conducted at
least than every 15 minutes.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must CM 535.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
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Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the CM 535.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half (c) A safety check consisting of direct
hour. Such observation shall be documented. visual observation that is sufficient to
assess the incarcerated person's well-
being and behavior shall occur at least
once every 30 minutes. Each visual
☒ ☐ ☐
observation of the incarcerated person
by staff shall be documented.
Supervisors shall check the logs for
completeness every six hours and
document this action on the sobering cell
log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CM 722 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CM 722.4 Basic Mental Health Services
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or (d) Incarcerated persons who are
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the suspected or known to have a
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of developmental disability should receive
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. a mental health appraisal by the
qualified health care professional or
health-trained custody staff as soon as
reasonably practicable but no later than
24 hours after booking. Contact will be
made with the regional center within 24
☒ ☐ ☐ hours, excluding holidays and
weekends, when an incarcerated person
is suspected or confirmed to have a
developmental disability. Incarcerated
persons who have a developmental
disability should be referred, where
appropriate and available, for placement
in non-correctional facilities or in units
specifically designated for housing a
person with a developmental disability
(15 CCR 1057).
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 522 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The facility only uses the WRAP device.
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint BSCC received the 13 restraint reports and
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which logs that occurred during the time period of
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ 09/09/2024 through 08/11/2025. Upon
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this review, BSCC staff noted most of the
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or restraint placements lasted for either just
other restraint devices when used to restrain over 60 minutes or less. The facility was
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility found to be compliant with these regulations.
manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated
person in restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CM 522.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
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(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CM 522.8 Availability of Cardiopulmonary
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ Resuscitation Equipment
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
(c) Incarcerated persons in restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ shall be housed either alone or in an
area designated for restrained
incarcerated persons.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 522.7 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 522.6 Range of Motion
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CM 522.2 Policy
following requirements: Restraints shall never be used for
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment retaliation or as punishment.
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 522.2 Policy
incarcerated people who display behavior which Restraints are to be applied only when
results in the destruction of property or reveal an less restrictive methods, including verbal
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. de-escalation techniques, have been
attempted and are deemed ineffective in
☒ ☐ ☐
controlling the dangerous behavior of an
incarcerated person (15 CCR
1029(a)(4)); 15 CCR 1058). Each
incident where restraints are used shall
be documented.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less CM 522.2 Policy
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
☒ ☐ ☐
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility Supervisors shall proactively oversee
manager, the facility watch commander, or the use of restraints on any incarcerated
responsible health care staff; continued retention person. Whenever feasible the use of
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. restraints, shall require the approval of
☒ ☐ ☐ the On-Duty Correctional Sergeant prior
to application. In instances where prior
approval is not feasible, the On-Duty
Correctional Sergeant shall be apprised
of the use of restraints as soon as
practicable.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (g) Constant observation shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained until a medical opinion can
be obtained.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
shall be secured within one hour from the time of (h) As soon as possible, but within one
placement. hour of placement in restraints, the
incarcerated person shall be medically
assessed to determine whether he/she
has a serious medical condition that is
being masked by the aggressive
behavior and provide an opinion
☒ ☐ ☐
regarding the placements and retention
of the restraints. The medical
assessment shall be a face-to-face
evaluation by a qualified health care
professional and shall recur every one
hour of continued restraint thereafter,
which includes checking the
incarcerated person's vital signs.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
four hours of placement. (i) As soon as possible, but within one
hour of placement in restraints, the
incarcerated person must be evaluated
by a mental health professional to
☒ ☐ ☐
assess whether the incarcerated person
needs immediate and/or long-term
mental health treatment. If mental health
staff is not on site, the on-call provider
will be called.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure (e) Staff members shall conduct direct
that the restraints are properly employed, and to face-to-face observation at least every
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated 15 minutes on an irregular schedule to
person. Such observation shall be documented. check the incarcerated person's physical
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons well-being and behavior. Restraints shall
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area be checked to verify correct application
which makes provisions to protect the person from ☒ ☐ ☐ and to ensure they do not compromise
abuse. circulation. All checks shall be
documented, with the actual time
recorded by the person doing the
observation, along with a description of
the incarcerated person's behavior. Any
actions taken should also be noted in the
special observation log.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
consultation with responsible health care staff The WRAP is restricted to max term of
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be two (2) hours, placing an incarcerated
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person in restraints beyond two hours
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further requires approval from the Sheriff via
evaluation. chain of command in conjunction with
☒ ☐ ☐
Medical and Mental Health Managers. If
approval is given to continue to keep the
incarcerated person in restraints beyond
two hours, Medical and Mental Health
shall make the determination to do one
of the following:
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(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended (l)Where applicable, the Facility
maximum time limits for placement. Manager shall use the restraint device
☒ ☐ ☐ manufacturer's recommended maximum
time limits for placement, but in no case
more than two (2) without Sheriff
approval.
(11) All events and information related to the CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
placement in restraints shall be documented and The use of restraints on an incarcerated
shall be video recorded unless exigent person shall be documented on
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The appropriate logs and shall be video
documentation shall include: the reason for recorded unless exigent circumstances
placement; person authorizing placement; names of prevent staff from doing so. The
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; documentation shall include, at a
and the duration of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum, the type of restraint used,
when it was applied, a detailed
description of why the restraint was
needed, the name of the person
authorizing placement, names of staff
involved in the placement, any injuries
sustained, duration it was used and
when it was removed (15 CCR 1058).
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CM 522.9 Restrained Incarcerated Person
Holding
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CM 522.10 Pregnant Inmates
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated persons who are known to
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg be pregnant will not be handcuffed
☒ ☐ ☐
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. behind their backs or placed in waist
restraints or leg irons. (Penal Code §
3407; 15 CCR 1058.5).
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CM 522.10.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination No incarcerated person who is in labor,
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the delivering, or recovering from a birth
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for shall be otherwise restrained except
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, when all of the following exist (Penal
the staff, or the public. Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5):
(a) There is a substantial flight risk
☒ ☐ ☐
or some other extraordinary medical
or security circumstance that
dictates restraints be used to ensure
the safety and security of the
incarcerated person, the staff of this
or the medical facility, other
incarcerated persons, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CM 522.10.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraints shall be removed when
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical medical staff responsible for the medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery care of the pregnant incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the determines that the removal of restraints
removal of restraints is medically necessary. is medically necessary (Penal Code §
3407).
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s CM 710.9 Advisement and Counseling
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Incarcerated persons who are pregnant
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated shall be advised of the provisions of this
pregnant people. policy manual, the Penal Code, and the
standards established by the Board of
State and Community Corrections
related to pregnant incarcerated persons
(Penal Code § 3407(e); 15 CCR
1058.5).
A qualified health care professional or
counselor shall provide comprehensive
☒ ☐ ☐ and unbiased counseling and
information to pregnant incarcerated
persons regarding their options,
including but not limited to prenatal
health care, adoption, and abortion. Staff
shall not urge, force, otherwise
influence, or interfere with a pregnant
incarcerated person's decision (15 CCR
1206(f); Penal Code § 4023.5; Penal
Code § 4023.8(b)).
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE CM 537 Biological Samples
(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 CM 537.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Samples
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 by CM 537.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Samples
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 CM 537.6 Legal Mandates and Relevant
authorization of the facility watch commander or Laws
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 CM 537.5.1 Video Recording
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.
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1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM CM 1012 Education, Vocation, and
Rehabilitation
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an • Programs that offer milestone
education program for incarcerated persons. credits
Activities of Daily Living
o
Bike Shop/ Bike shop Class
o
OJT
CMVTP (construction
o
management)
Drug and Alcohol groups
o
Financial literacy
o
Graphic Arts Program OJT
o
High School Diploma
o
Medication Management
☒ ☐ ☐ o
Mood Management
o
Osha certification
o
Storytelling
o
Library Services
o
Journaling
o
ServSafe Food Handlers
o
• Programs that do not offer milestone
credits
Narcotics Anonymous
o
Alcoholics Anonymous
o
Ministry
o
MAT class
o
English as a Second
o
Language
When such services are not made available by the CM 1012.3 Program Manager
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 CM 1012.3 Program Manager
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be CM 1012.2 Policy
established. Modified academic or vocational While the housing classification of an
opportunities may be provided based on sound security incarcerated person has the potential to
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules pose security issues, every effort, to the
☒ ☐ ☐
and regulations. extent reasonably practicable, will be
made to provide individualized
educational opportunities (15 CCR
1061).
1062 VISITING CM 1022 Visitation
CM 1022.3 Procedures
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
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting The visiting schedule is posted in the lobby
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made ☒ ☐ ☐ and online.
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
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(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV CM 1022.7 General Visitation Rules
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two (k) Incarcerated persons are allowed two
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated (2) one (1) hour visits per week.
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate CM 1022.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting
operational or safety and security concern exists. All Privileges
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 CM 1022.8.2 Dependents Visits
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing CM 1022.3.2 Video Visitation Not to Replace
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the In-Person Visitation
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors The San Luis Obispo County Jail has no
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video charge for on-site in-person.
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; On-site in-person, on-site video, and remote
video
Visitation hours; Men’s:
• Sunday-8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 am,
12:00, 1:00, and 2:00 pm
• Tuesday-8:00 pm and 9:00 pm
• Thursday-12:00, 1:00 pm
• Saturday-12:00, 1:00, and 2:00
pm, 8:00 and 9:00 pm
Women’s:
• Sunday -8:00 and 9:00 pm
• Tuesday- 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm
• Thursday- 8:00 and 9:00 pm
• Saturday- 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 am
All Facilities Off-Site Video Visitation (Male
and Female):
• Tablet or Kiosk: Sunday-Saturday,
7:00 am-11:00 pm
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two one-hour visits per week.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. None.
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1063 CORRESPONDENCE CM 1018 Mail
CM 1018.3 Mail Generally
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons may, at their own
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: expense, send and receive mail without
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictions on quantity, provided it does
incarcerated person may send or receive; not jeopardize the safety of staff, visitors,
or other incarcerated persons, or pose
an unreasonable disruption to the
orderly operation of the facility.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be CM 1018.6 Processing and Inspection of
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail by Staff
manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s CM 1018.4 Confidential Correspondence
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, confidentially, CM 1018.4 Confidential Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds CM 1018.10 Indigent Incarcerated Persons
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Request for Writing Materials
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES CM 1016 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
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.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME CM 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall BSCC staff reviewed the exercise and out-
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of of-cell time logs for those individuals who
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of programmed by themselves from the time
seven days to include: periods of:
• 01-05-2025 to 01-11-2025
☒ ☐ ☐ • 03-23-2025 to 03-29-2025
• 05-11-2025 to 05-17-2025
• 07-27-2025 to 08-02-2025
• 09-08-2025 to 09-14-2025
• 11-24-2025 to 11-30-2025
BSCC determined that the facility is
compliant with this regulation and exceeds
the regulations' requirements.
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(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and CM 1010.2 Responsibilities
At least three hours per week of exercise
opportunities shall be provided. (15 CCR
☒ ☐ ☐
1065). Two hours of out of cell time shall
be provided every day for a total of 14
hours a week.
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. CM 1010.2 Responsibilities
At least three hours per week of exercise
opportunities shall be provided. (15 CCR
☒ ☐ ☐
1065). Two hours of out of cell time shall
be provided every day for a total of 14
hours a week.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary CM 1010.5 Security and Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND CM 1018.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers,
WRITINGS and Periodicals
(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 any CM 1018.8 Rejection of Magazines and
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest; Periodicals
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and CM 1018.8 Rejection of Magazines and
mail containing information concerning where, how, Periodicals
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 CM 1018.6 Processing and Inspection of
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and Mail by Staff
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, CM 1018.3 Mail Generally
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one
time.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE CM 1020 Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons in the San Luis Obispo
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or County Jail have access to a telephone
communication device beyond those telephone calls while in the dayrooms and via their tablets.
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 CM 606 Access to Courts and Counsel
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 CM 1018.4 Confidential Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CM 606.3 Incarcerated Person Access
Confidential attorney visiting areas that
☒ ☐ ☐ include the means by which the attorney
and the incarcerated person can share
legal documents.
1069 ORIENTATION CM 506 Handbook and Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator BSCC reviewed the “Jail Rule Book
shall develop written policies and procedures for the 09/24/2024” and determined it meets the
implementation of a program for people newly admitted requirements of this regulation.
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification deputies provide a verbal
placement in a living area. orientation at the time of a person's initial
housing.
The facility provides access to the rule book
and orientation via the tablet system.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and CM 506.2 Policy
may be supplemented with video orientation.
☒ ☐ ☐
A verbal orientation is provided prior to
housing.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation CM 506.2.2 Orientation for Non-Readers,
information to each person, including those with Visually Impaired, and Deaf or Hard-of-
☒ ☐ ☐
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English Hearing Inmates
proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not CM 506.1 Initial Orientation
be limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the orientation handout
rules; and determined that it meets the
requirements of this regulation.
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method of
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
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(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and,
(10) availability of personal care items and
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS CM 1000 Programs and Services
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall • Programs that offer milestone
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate credits
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies Activities of Daily Living
o
for individual or family social service programs for Bike Shop/ Bike shop Class
o
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the OJT
services and resources available in the community and CMVTP (construction
o
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service management)
delivery. Drug and Alcohol groups
o
Financial literacy
o
Graphic Arts Program OJT
o
High School Diploma
o
Medication Management
o
☒ ☐ ☐ Mood Management
o
Osha certification
o
Storytelling
o
Library Services
o
Journaling
o
ServSafe Food Handlers
o
• Programs that do not offer milestone
credits
Narcotics Anonymous
o
Alcoholics Anonymous
o
Ministry
o
MAT class
o
English as a Second
o
Language
The range and source of such services shall be at the
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments;
(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.
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1071 VOTING CM 622 Voting
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 CM 1031 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 CM 620 Incarcerated Person Grievances
CM 620.2 Policy
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall BSCC reviewed a sample of 30 grievances
develop written policies and procedures whereby all and grievance appeals from the period of
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to 09/08/2024 to 08/02/2025.
☒ ☐ ☐
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; BSCC found the grievances were addressed
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program in accordance with the requirements of this
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; regulation.
and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form; CM 620.2.2 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff found grievance forms available
upon request and in the dayrooms.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a CM 620.2.2 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of CM 620.3 Grievance Procedures
anonymous grievances; Anonymous grievances will be answered
☒ ☐ ☐
in accordance with Level 1 procedures
and will be stored in the appropriate file.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest CM 620.3 Grievance Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level;
(5) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 620.3.4 Appeal Procedures
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each CM 620.2.2 Access to the Grievance System
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ Written reasons for denial of a grievance
at each level of review.
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response CM 620.3 Grievance Procedures
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Staff will respond to grievances as soon
a period of 15 calendar days; ☒ ☐ ☐ as they are received, but no later than
10 calendar days after the date the
grievance was submitted.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction CM 620.3 Grievance Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
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(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, CM 620.3.3 Overseeing Supervisors'
appeal, response, and related documents to the Responsibilities
incarcerated person; and, (e) The original grievance will be
returned to the incarcerated person in a
sealed envelope, to protect anonymity,
☒ ☐ ☐
with the responder's initials and ID#. A
Level 2/Level 3 form will be included in
the sealed envelope if the Incarcerated
person chooses to utilize the appeal
process.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct CM 620.5 Recording Grievances
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 620.7 Grievance Audits
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: CM 620.6 Abuse of the Grievance System
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS CM 600 Discipline
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply CM 600.3.3 Posting
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed the rules on the tablets
booking. and kiosk. Rules were also a part of the
orientation pamphlet.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable CM 600.3.1 Rules and Actions
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
PERSONS Actions
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC reviewed a sample of 30 discipline
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. reports and discipline reports with appeals
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following from the period of 09/08/2024 to 08/02/2025.
elements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- BSCC staff found the facility met the
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may requirements of these regulations.
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 CM 600.4 Discipline Procedures
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
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:
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1. Loss of good time/work time. CM 600.4 Discipline Procedures
CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. CM 600.4 Discipline Procedures
CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. CM 600.4 Discipline Procedures
CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary CM 600.8 Hearing Procedure
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are CM 600.7 Supervisory Personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges. CM 600.8 Hearing Procedure
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person CM 600.6 Notifications
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a CM 600.6 Notifications
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 CM 600.8 Hearing Procedure
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 CM 600.5 Investigations
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary CM 600.8.5 Report of Findings
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 CM 600.8.5 Report of Findings
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a CM 600.9 Disciplinary Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
Actions
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
Actions
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Actions
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall
be documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Actions
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
☒ ☐ ☐
except that those incarcerated persons who engage
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
medical staff determine that an individual has serious Actions
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
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(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Actions
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
except in cases where the incarcerated person has Actions
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
☒ ☐ ☐
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure. Actions
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS CM 600.3.2 Rule Violation Incident Reports
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 CM 720 Medical Screening
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING CM 728 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 authority CM 720 Medical Screening
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the CM 728 Communicable Diseases
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
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical CM 728.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated CM 728.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
persons and custody staff;
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(4) Medical procedures required to identify the CM 728.2.1 Exposure Control Officer
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 728.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, CM 728.3.2 Identification
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person CM 728.7.6 Source Testing
☒ ☐ ☐
that address the limits of confidentiality; and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the CM 728.7.7 Exposure from a Non-
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL CM 704 Non-Emergency Health 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 CM 900 Food Services
CM 900.4 Menu Planning
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one The facility serves meals at:
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ • Breakfast (Hot) – 5:00 am
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 • Lunch (Cold) – 10:00 am
hours pass between evening and morning meals. • Dinner (Hot) – 4:00 pm
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 CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
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 CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
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 INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING CM 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
CM 814.3.2 Clothing Issue
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;
(b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 814.3.2 Clothing Issue
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 814.3.2 Clothing Issue
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 814.3.2 Clothing Issue
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 814.3.2 Clothing Issue
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The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may
be substituted for the institutional undergarments 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 free BSCC staff observed that the jail-issued
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily clothing worn by the incarcerated people
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, appeared to be in good condition. BSCC
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ staff found the clothing in the clothing room
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more to be clean and free of rips and stains.
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL CM 810 Vermin and Pest Control
CLOTHING
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 CM 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal
hygiene items.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Persons
maximum allowance. Each inmate shall also be allowed to
continue to use materials necessary for
personal hygiene with regard to their
menstrual cycle and reproductive
☒ ☐ ☐ system, including, but not limited to,
sanitary pads, panty-liners and tampons
at no cost to the incarcerated person. In
addition, they shall be allowed two (2)
birth control measures as prescribed by
a physician, nurse practitioner, certified
nurse midwife or physician assistant.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
supply themself with the following personal care items, Persons
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush,
(b) Dentifrice, CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(c) Soap, CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(d) Comb, and CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(e) Shaving implements. CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
hours of housing assignment. Persons
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any
☒ ☐ ☐
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.”
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Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Persons
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Other barbering equipment capable of
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the breaking the skin must be disinfected
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections ☒ ☐ ☐ between individual uses, as prescribed
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of by the California Board of Barbering and
Regulations. Cosmetology to meet the requirements
of 16 CCR 979 and 16 CCR 980 (15
CCR 1267(c)).
1266 SHOWERING CM 814.9 Incarcerated Person Showers
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Showers are available during an
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. incarcerated person’s dayroom time.
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
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 CM 814.7 Barber and Cosmetology Services
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of
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
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 CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, BSCC staff observed the issued bedding to
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who be clean and free of rips and stains.
☒ ☐ ☐
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be
limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility.
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Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE CM 804 Housekeeping and Maintenance
CM 812 Incarcerated Person Safety
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable BSCC safety observed the facility to be
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the clean and well-maintained.
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.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2,
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the
health authority.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including
those summarized in Title 15, Article 8
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply.
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; ☐ ☒ ☐
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. county jail does not allow minors into the
facility as arrestees.
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.
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.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
1B
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.
(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.
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1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
2B
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
3B
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
4B
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
5B
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.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 4800
FACILITY NAME: San Luis Obispo County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: X 5/88: 1/91: X OTHER: 1963,
2001, 2005
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 09/29/2025
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
0B
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Provides clear visual supervision X
Telephone accessible
X
Weapons Locker (3.12)
1B
External to the security area and equipped with X
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification Cells (2.4)
2B
X
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet X
Contain washbasin X
Contain drinking fountain X
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to The modesty screen serves as a handrail.
X
provide support
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X
Padding on the floor
X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
3B
X
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
4B
X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
5B
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
X
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Safety Cells (2.5) Safety cells 1-3 are rated under 1991
6B
standards.
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at X
least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet Safety cells 5 & 6 (female) are rated under
2005 standards (2016).
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside
X
the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and
X
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
X
above the floor
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) Main Jail and Female Jail Sections are rated
7B
under 1963 standards; West Housing is rated
Maximum capacity of one inmate under 1988 standards.
X 2014: Female Jail, L Deck and R Deck single
cells have two bunks placed in them.
Expansion of female jail under 2005
standards (2016).
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III
facilities
X
1963: A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet
and height of 8 feet
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986
X
standards)
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) West Housing 100 (5 cells), 300, 400, and
8B
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells 500 have fold-down double bunks placed in
them and are rated as double cells.
Maximum capacity of two inmates
2014: Female Jail Cells 202 and 203 have
X
two bunks and are rated under 2001
standards.
Expansion of female jail under 2005
standards (2016).
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor
X
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities) X
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227)
X
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
X
inmate
Toilet and washbasin
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard
X
30" X 76" mattress
Dormitories (2.8) Expansion of female jail under 2005
9B
8-86: Provision for dormitories added standards (2016).
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a X West dormitories 700 and 800 are rated
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height under the 1963 standards.
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64
X
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or
less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 X
inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) R Deck dormitory is rated under the 1963
X
and drinking fountains standards.
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal
items X
Dayrooms (2.9)
10B
X
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in
front of cells-rooms
35 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
X
maximum number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I
X
facilities
Shower (3.4)
Available on a ratio of 1:16 X
01: Shower ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6)
11B
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision. X
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)
12B
X
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
13B
A comfortable living environment is maintained
through an adequate heating and cooling system.
X
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10)
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of
900 square feet
X
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided
X
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface
area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum
X
rated inmate population and number of one-hour
exercise periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) New program space added to the female jail
(2016).
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of X
the facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17)
14B
X
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmate dining X
Visiting (2.18)
15B
X
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
inmates X
Attorney Interviews (2.26)
16B
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) Located in the control rooms.
17B
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment
X
such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights,
etc.
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Janitor Closet (2.20)
18B
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop X
sink and storage space
Storage Rooms (2.21)
19B
X
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property,
bedding and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV
(2.22)
X
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits
X
and programs or activity areas
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]
20B
X
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in
a central control point
Emergency Power (2.24)
21B
X
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Canteen (2.16)
X
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) Two housing units with confidential interview
8-86: Added for Type II facilities X rooms were added during the Expansion of
the female jail (2016).
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4800
FACILITY: San Luis Obispo County Jail TYPE: II RC: 720
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 09/29/2025
**2/04: Based upon verbal approval in the past (1995) and request to raise RC based upon the latest, least
restrictive standards, West Housing Units 300, 400, 500, and 5 cells in 100 have been rated as double occupancy
and RC has been raised accordingly**
**10/12 Inspection Cycle: Several projects added both rated and non-rated beds to the facility. Please refer to the
notes in this document as well as the inspection report for detailed descriptions and justification.
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
IRC
Sallyport Holding 1988 1 0 7 (7) 8 x 11.5 x 8 1 1 1
Note: Bench 1 – 6’4”; Bench 2 – 5’.
1&2 Holding 1988 2 0 8 (16) 7.5 x 17 x 8 1 1 1
Note: Bench 1 – 12’1”; Bench 2 – 5’11”; Bench 3 – 3’8”.
3, 4 & 5 Sobering 1988 3 0 8 (24) 7.5 x 17 x 8 1 1 1
Note: The floor is padded.
6 Holding 1988 1 0 7 (7) 14 x 13 x 8 1 1 1
Note: Bench 1 – 13’; Bench 2 – 8’; Bench 3 – 4’8”.
7 & 8 Holding 1988 2 0 7 (14) 13 x 6 x 8 1 1 1
Note: Bench 1 – 8’10”; Bench 2 – 2’6”.
West Dorm
700 Dormitory 1988 1 70 54 54 2700 square feet 6 2 8 2 4
800 Dormitory 1988 1 70 54 54 2700 square feet 6 2 8 2 4
Note: Based on square footage and toilet/urinal ratio, Dorms are each limited to 54 incarcerated males.
West Housing
100 Double 1988 18 2 2 36 6x13 1 1 1 2
200 Double 1988 18 2 2 36 6x13 1 1 1 2
300 Double 1988 18 2 2 36 6x13 1 1 1 2
400 Double 1988 18 2 2 36 6x13 1 1 1 2
500 Double 1988 18 2 2 36 6x13 1 1 1 2
600 Single 1988 9 1 1 9 6x13 1 1 1 1
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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
600 Double 1988 9 2 2 18 6x13 1 1 1 1
Note: 2011: 18 beds added to W200; all cells double-bunked.
Note: 2014: Single-person security enclosures were in place in the hallways but not being used.
Main Jail
Modular Dormitory 1986 1 8 16 16 26 x 54.5 x 8 3 3 1 2
1
Modular Dormitory 1986 1 8 16 16 26 x 54.5 x 8 3 3 1 2
2
Note: Capacity restricted by 1986 standard of maximum capacity of 16.
Note: 2025-2026/JP: Dormitories continued to be closed to incarcerated persons.
Safety Cells Safety1-3 1991 3 0 1 (3) 7’1”x7’3”x9’9” 1
A-1 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6’x 8’6”x9’9” 1 1 1
R-1 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6’x8’3”x11’ 1 1 1
A-1/R-1
Note: 1 shower on the deck is available for the A-1 and R-1
Note: 2023-2024/JP: Shower, Dayroom, and Exercise are available to individuals.
A Deck
0B
A 2-9 Single 1963 8 1 1 8 6’x8’x11’ 1 1 1
Note: One shower for the deck.
B Deck
1, 3 & 5 Multiple 1963 3 8 8 24 18’6”x16’6”x11’ 1 1 1
Note: Each cell has an adjacent dayroom with a shower and seating for 8.
I Deck
3 & 5 Multiple 1963 2 8 8 16 18’6”x16’6”x11’ 1 1 1
Note: 3 & 5 have adjacent dayroom with seating for 8; 1 has dayroom space with seating within cell. 1 shower in each
dayroom.
I-1 Multiple 1963 1 4 4 4 9.3 x 16.5 x 11 1 1 1
Note: Attached dayroom
O Deck
1B
1 & 3 Multiple 1963 2 8 8 16 18.5 x 16.5 x 11 1 1 1
5 Multiple 1963 1 4 4 4 9.3 x 16.5 x 11 1 1 1
Note: 1 &3 have adjacent dayroom space with seating for 8; 5 has dayroom space with seating in cell. 1 shower in each
dayroom.
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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
L Deck
4 & 6 Multiple 1963 2 8 8 16 18.5 x 16.5 x 11 1 1 1
Note: Each cell has adjacent dayroom space with a shower and seating for 8.
2 & 3 Single 1963 2 2 2 4 6 x 11.2x11 1 1 1
Note: One shower for three single cells.
1 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6 x 7.5x11 1 1 1 1
Medical Isolation (Between L Deck and R Deck, across from the officers’ station.)
M ISO Multiple 1963 1 4 4 4 12.5 x 12 x 11 1 1 1 1
Note: Shower available in the hallway.
R Deck
3B
2-9 Double 1963 8 2 2 16 6 x 11.5x11 1 1 1
Note: One shower is on the deck. There is an additional shower in the hall near M-ISO.
10 Multiple 1963 4 4 4 4 18.5 x 11.5 x 11 1 1 1 1
Note: R10 has an attached dayroom.
Main Jail Dormitory 2001 1 60 60 60 37.2 x 63 x 11.6 5 5 10 6
Dorm
Note: 2023-2024/JP; Dorm was re-rated using the 2001 standards rather than the 1963 standards.
Medical Programs Unit
Waiting Holding 2017 1 0 (3) (3) 144 x 84 x 110 1 1 1
Room #1
(inches)
Note: Bench – 4’11”.
Waiting Holding 2017 1 0 (1) (1) 144 x 84 x 110 1 1 1
Room #2
(inches)
Note: Bench – 2’5”.
Isolation Holding 2017 1 0 (1) (1) 156 x 102 x 110 1 1 1
Room
(inches)
Note: Negative Pressure Cell; Bench – 6’8”.
Unit 1 Expansion (2016) All pods are enclosed and meet the dayroom requirement.
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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
201 Dorm 2005 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
202 Dorm 2005 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
2005
203 Dorm 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
2005
301 Dorm 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
2005
302 Dorm 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
2005
303 Dorm 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
2005
304 Dorm 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
2005
305 Dorm 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
2005
306 Dorm 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
2005
307 Dorm 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
2005
308 Dorm 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
2005
309 Dorm 1 8 8 8 23.9 x31.8 x 8.5 2 2 2 1
Special Housing
101,102 Single 2005 4 1 1 4 14.5 x 7.5 x 8.5 1 1 1 1
103
&106
104 & Single 2005 2 1 1 2 14.5 x 7.5 x 8.5 1 1 1 1
105
5 & 6 Safety 2005 2 1 (1) (2)
Unit 2 Expansion (2016) All pods are enclosed and meet the dayroom requirement.
401 Double 2005 1 1 1 1 11.2 x 7.6 x 8.5 1 1 1
402-404 Double 2005 3 2 2 6 10.7 x 6.10 x 8.5 1 1 1
Note: 2023-2024/JP Cells 401 to 404 share a common dayroom and one shower.
405-411 Double 2005 7 2 2 14 10.7 x 6.10 x 8.5 1 1 1
412 Single 2005 1 1 1 1 11.2 x 6.10 x 8.5 1 1 1
Note: 2023-2024/JP Cells 405 to 412 share a common dayroom and one shower.
413 Double 2005 1 2 2 2 11.2 x 7.6 x 8.5 1 1 1
414-416 Double 2005 3 2 2 6 10.7 x 6.10 x 8.5 1 1 1
Note: 2023-2024/JP Cells 413 to 416 share a common dayroom and one shower.
417-424 D 2005 8 2 2 16 10.7 x 6.10 x 8.5 1 1 1 1
Note: 2023-2024/JP Cells 417 to 424 share a common dayroom.
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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
501 S 2005 1 1 1 1 11.22 x 7.6 x 8.5 1 1 1
502-504 D 2005 3 2 2 6 10.7 x 6.10 x 8.5 1 1 1
Note: 2023-2024/JP Cells 501 to 504 share a common dayroom and one shower.
505-511 D 2005 7 2 2 14 10.7 x 6.10 x 8.5 1 1 1 1
512 S 2005 1 1 1 1 10.7 x 6.10 x 8.5 1 1 1 1
Note: 2023-2024/JP 505-512 share common dayroom.
513 D 2005 1 2 2 2 11.22 x 7.6 x 8.5 1 1 1
514-516 D 2005 3 2 2 6 10.7 x 6.10 x 8.5 1 1 1
Note: 2023-2024/JP Cells 513 to 516 share a common dayroom and one shower.
517-523 D 2005 8 2 2 16 10.6 x 6.10 x 8.5 1 1 1 1
Note: 2023-2024:JP Cells 517 to 524 share a common dayroom.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4801
FACILITY NAME: San Luis Obispo Honor Farm FACILITY TYPE: III
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Mayes, Lt. Chapmen, Cpt. Landgraf
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 09/29/2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 CM 312 Training
CM 312.3 Minimum Training Requirements
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section CM 312.3.1 Training for Managers and Supervisors
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall CM 312.3.2 Required Annual Training
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
date of assignment. division found the agency in compliance with applicable
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle.
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
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 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
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
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall 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 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 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 CM 204.2 Policy
CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Persons
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation CM 246 Staffing Plan
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster/plan
for the facility and found the facility compliant
with this regulation. The facility is well
staffed and able to conduct business as
required by these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Persons
detention facility or in the building which houses a local There shall be, at all times, sufficient
detention facility who shall be immediately available and staff designated to remain in the facility
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an for the supervision and welfare of
emergency. incarcerated persons, to ensure the
implementation and operation of all
programs and activities as required by
☒ ☐ ☐
Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail Standards,
and to respond to emergencies when
needed. Such staff must not leave the
facility while incarcerated persons are
present and should not be assigned
duties that could conflict with the
supervision of incarcerated persons (15
CCR 1027).
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females. When a person from each gender is
☒ ☐ ☐
being held at this facility, a minimum of
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
one deputy from each gender should be
on-duty in the jail at all times.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Persons
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the The Facility Manager or the authorized
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a designee shall be responsible for
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ developing staffing plans to comply with
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a this policy. Records of staff deployment
review and recommendations shall be reported to the should be maintained in accordance with
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. established records retention schedules
(Penal Code § 4021; 15 CCR 1027).
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CM 508 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement CM 508.4 Safety Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that (c) Safety checks shall be done by
include, but are not limited to, the following: personal observation of the correctional
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- deputy and shall be sufficient to
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least determine the safety and well-being of
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held each incarcerated person and security of
and housed in the facility. the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed safety checks for all
areas of the facility from the following time
periods:
☒ ☐ ☐
• 01-05-2025 to 01-11-2025
• 03-23-2025 to 03-29-2025
• 05-11-2025 to 05-17-2025
• 07-27-2025 to 08-02-2025
• 09-08-2025 to 09-14-2025
• 11-24-2025 to 11-30-2025
BSCC staff noted the length between safety
checks was 30 minutes or less, in
accordance with their policy. BSCC staff
determined the facility was in compliance
with the requirements of this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CM 508.4 Safety Checks
between safety checks. (a) Safety checks shall be conducted at
☒ ☐ ☐
least once every 30 minutes and more
frequently if necessary.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CM 508.3 Policy
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 County Sheriff's Office that all
of these regulations. correctional staff shall conduct safety
☒ ☐ ☐ checks at least every 30 minutes on all
inmates, or more frequently as
determined by incarcerated persons
custody status and/or housing
classification.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 508.4 Safety Checks
intervals. (b) Safety checks shall be conducted on
☒ ☐ ☐ an irregular schedule (staggered) so that
incarcerated persons cannot predict
when the checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 508.4 Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall (f) Actual times of the checks and
include: notations should be recorded on the
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ daily activity logs or will be recorded
check occurred; automatically through the Unit
Innovations Premises System as a UPS
is scanned or as entries are recorded.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CM 508.2 Definitions
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Workflow - The location where each
number; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ individual safety check occurred, such
as a cell, module, dormitory or unit.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CM 508.4 Safety Checks
who completed the safety check(s).
The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office utilizes
☒ ☐ ☐ an electronic system, Unit Premises Device,
which records the time, location, and person
conducting each safety check.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CM 508.6 Supervisor Responsibilities
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns • Supervisors shall periodically audit
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, the Unit Innovations Premises
safety checks. System throughout each shift to
monitor for safety check compliance.
• Supervisors shall periodically audit
the Unit Innovations Premises
System throughout each shift to
ensure teamwork is being utilized by
staff to complete safety checks.
• Ensure entries are being made in
☒ ☐ ☐
the Daily Activity Log when a UPS is
damaged or malfunctions and
deactivate the UPS from the Unit
Innovations Premises System until it
is fixed or replaced.
A facility sergeant completes daily audits of
the safety checks. Random audits of safety
checks are issued once per week for review
and verification. Facility staff demonstrated
both audits for BSCC staff. The facility was
determined to be compliant with this
regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CM 406.2.2 Fire Prevention Responsibility
(a) 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 All staff are trained in fire and life safety.
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CM 312.3.3 Required CPR Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies All deputies shall complete CPR
and procedures consistent with the requirements of certification as required by 15 CCR 184.
Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional Training shall include that when it is safe
☒ ☐ ☐
officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and appropriate, CPR shall begin on a
to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without nonresponsive person without obtaining
obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, approval from a supervisor or medical
when it is safe and appropriate to do so. staff (15 CCR 184).
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Acceptable CPR methods and
application.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CM 312.3.3 Required CPR Training
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐
a central location and available for review.
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(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive (c) Requiring deputies to immediately call for
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer medical aid and administer CPR
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would to nonresponsive individuals unless CPR is
contraindicate its use. contraindicated by known medical
conditions.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible (d) Instructing deputies to use personal
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ protective equipment (PPE) when possible
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. to minimize exposure to bodily fluids and
pathogens.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they (e) Instructing deputies in situations where
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has imminent physical danger prevents the safe
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely administration of CPR, deputies shall initiate
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet or resume CPR as soon as the threat
arrived. is resolved or the nonresponsive individual is
safely removed from danger, provided
medical assistance has not yet arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the (f) Continuing CPR, absent imminent
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such physical danger, until the nonresponsive
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or person shows signs of life, such as breathing
until medical staff or alternative medical responders or movement, or until health care
arrive and take over. professionals take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
medical responders are present when a person is (g) Deferring CPR to health care
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ professionals or alternative medical
defer CPR to those individuals. responders if they are present when a
person is nonresponsive.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office
utilizes the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Office Custody Manual. This manual will be
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The referred to as “CM” in the report.
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be This Custody Manual was most recently
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ revised on 06/02/2025.
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees. CM 106 Custody Manual
Notes: 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 III CM 100 Organizational Structure and
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility
following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CM 104 Annual Review and Performance-
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. Based Goals and Objectives
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CM 520 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 CM 522 Use of Restraints
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly CM 515 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
received persons for release.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CM 106.3.3 Internal and External Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Measure Review
contraband control, and key control.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, The facility conducted its current security
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ review on 03/05/2025 and is compliant with
measures. The review and evaluation shall include the regulation.
internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-planning
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CM 400.9 Escapes
hostages; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail
CM 400.8 Hostages
(C) mass arrests; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐ Jail
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 410 Evacuation Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CM 400.3 Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CM 400.3 Procedure
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 743 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 515 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CM 320 Prison Rape Elimination Act
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Training
CM 612 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CM 320.3 Member Training
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CM 768 Release Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CM 612.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Harassment, and Retaliation
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff observed PREA information
privately report sexual abuse and sexual available to incarcerated persons via
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated postings and their tablets.
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CM 612.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
family, community members, and other interested Harassment, and Retaliation
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be PREA information is available in the lobby
publicly posted at the facility. and via the agency’s website.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 743 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CM 743.3 Staffing Training
personnel.
The facility provided training attendance
☒ ☐ ☐
rosters for staff, showing the required
completed training in suicide prevention.
The facility is compliant with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CM 743.3 Staff Training
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CM 743 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ 743.5.1 Intervention
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CM743.5.2 Notification
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CM 529.5 In-Custody Death Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 743.6 Follow-up
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING
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 CM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
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 CM 406.7 Inspections
with two-year retention of the inspection record; The Office shall be inspected by an
appointed staff member who is qualified
to perform fire and safety inspections on
a monthly basis to ensure that fire safety
standards are maintained (15 CCR
☒ ☐ ☐
1032).
BSCC staff reviewed 24 months of monthly
fire inspection reports of the facility and
determined the facility compliant with the
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CM 406.7 Inspections
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires A staff member shall be assigned to
inspections at least once every two years; coordinate with local or state fire officials
for the inspections as required once
every two years, pursuant to Health and
Safety Code § 13146.1(a); and Health
and Safety Code § 13146.1(b). The
result of all fire inspections and fire
☒ ☐ ☐
equipment testing shall be provided to
the Facility Manager and the Sheriff, and
the records maintained for at least two
years (15 CCR 1032(b)).
The current biennial fire inspection was
completed on 04/15/2024 by the Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 410 Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CM 406.8 Emergency Housing of
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING CM 500 Population Management
0B
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics BSCC staff reviewed the Jail Profile Surveys
accounting system which reflects the monthly average ☒ ☐ ☐ and found San Luis Obispo County Sheriff
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people up-to-date with their submissions and
by gender and juvenile status. determined they are compliant with this
regulation.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS CM 218 Incarcerated Person Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV BSCC staff reviewed records collected by
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the agency and determined that the facility is
the maintenance of individual records for each compliant with this regulation.
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.
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(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate,
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at
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).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CM 220 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC reviewed a random sample of incident
and procedures for the maintenance of written records reports from the facility from the date ranges
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical of:
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other • 01-05-2025 to 01-11-2025
person. • 03-23-2025 to 03-29-2025
☒ ☐ ☐
• 05-11-2025 to 05-17-2025
• 07-27-2025 to 08-02-2025
• 09-08-2025 to 09-14-2025
• 11-24-2025 to 11-30-2025
BSCC determined that the reports meet the
requirements of this regulation.
Such records shall include the names of the persons
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
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN CM 235 News Media Relations
CM 237 Community Relations and Public
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Information
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review
the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated CM 237 Community Relations and Public
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Information
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Education Plan CM 1012 Education, Vocation, and
☒ ☐ ☐
Rehabilitation
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1022 Visitation
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1018 Mail
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1016 Library Services
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and CM 1018.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers,
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings and Periodicals
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1020 Telephone Access
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(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 606 Access to Courts and Counsel
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 506 Handbook and Orientation
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1000 Programs and Services
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 622 Voting
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1031 Religious Programs
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 620 Incarcerated Person Grievances
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated CM 600 Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services CM 702 Access to Health Care
CM 704 Non-Emergency Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐ CM 714 Health Authority
CM 737 Clinical Decisions
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CM 529 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy CM 529.3 Mandatory Reporting
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death All in-custody deaths shall be reported
reporting requirements of Government Code section within 10 days of the death to the state
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Attorney General's office, in accordance
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC ☒ ☐ ☐ with reporting guidelines and statutory
within 10 days of an in-custody death. requirements (Government Code §
12525). Additionally, this report shall
also be submitted to the Board of State
and Community Corrections (BSCC)
within 10 days of the death (15 CCR
1046(b)(1)).
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 529.5 In-Custody Death Review
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a The in-custody death review should be
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of initiated as soon as practicable,and a
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall written report shall be completed within
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or 30 days of the death. The team should
☒ ☐ ☐
designee, the health administrator, the responsible review the appropriateness of clinical
physician and other health care, and supervision staff care, determine whether changes to
who are relevant to the incident. policies, procedures, or practices are
warranted, and identify issues that
require further study based on the
information available(15 CCR 1046).
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
☒ ☐ ☐
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CM 529.5 In-Custody Death Review
initial review report of every in-custody death to the The Facility Administrator or designee
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility shall submit a copy of the initial review to
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☒ ☐ ☐ the BSCC within 60 days of the death
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of and comports with requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code. Penal Code §832.10, including the
following:
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The initial review report shall contain the following
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CM 515 Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, CM 515.4 Classification Plan
or III facility shall develop and implement a written The Facility Manager or the authorized
classification plan designed to properly assign designee should create and maintain a
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities classification plan to guide staff in the
according to the categories of gender identity, age, processing of individuals brought into the
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, facility._
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- The plan should include an initial
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or screening process, as well as a process
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for for determining appropriate housing
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such assignments (28 CFR 115.42). The plan
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the should include use of an objective
☒ ☐ ☐
extent possible within the limits of the available number screening instrument, procedures for
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. making decisions about classification
and housing assignments, intake and
The written classification plan shall be based on objective housing forms, and a process to ensure
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the that all classification and housing
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each records are maintained in each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and incarcerated person's permanent file.
housing assignments. The plan should include an evaluation of
the following criteria (15 CCR 1050):
Classification of all new people to the jail is
conducted at the County Jail Facility prior to
their transfer to the Honor Farm.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish
and implement a classification system which will include CM 515.7.4 Incarcerated Person Requested
the use of classification officers or a classification Review
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated Incarcerated persons may request a
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and review of their classification plan no
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as more often than 30 days from their last
much information as is available about and from the review (15 CCR 1050).
incarcerated person and shall 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.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CM 515.8 Housing Assignments
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
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 CM 720 Medical Screening
CM 728 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and BSCC staff reviewed a blank medical
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require questionnaire form and found it contained
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a questions regarding communicable diseases
medical evaluation is completed. (§1051), mental health (§1052), and
developmental disabilities (§1057).
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CM 720.4.2 Telehealth
CM 724 Mental Health Screening and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Evaluation
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Intake screening is completed at the County
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Jail Facility.
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CM 510 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Administrative Separation people are not
administrative separation of incarcerated people. held at the Honor Farm.
Policies and procedures must include: CM 510.2 Policy
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate This office shall provide for the secure
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of and restrictive housing of any special
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of management incarcerated person but
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ shall not impose more deprivation of
staff. privileges than is necessary to obtain the
objective of protecting the incarcerated
person, staff, or the public (15 CCR
1053).
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CM 510.1.1 Definitions
an incarcerated person’s health. This is a non-punitive classification
☒ ☐ ☐ process and must not adversely affect
an incarcerated person's health (15 CCR
1053).
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CM 510.1.1 Definitions
incarcerated people who have:
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and
facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CM 510.10 Log Procedures
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CM 510.7 Review of Status
evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL CM 535 Safety and Sobering Cells
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section CM 535.11 Definitions
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who Safety cell - An enhanced protective
display behavior which results in the destruction of housing designed to minimize the risk of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to injury or destruction of property used for
☒ ☐ ☐
self or others. incarcerated persons who display
behavior that reveals intent to cause
physical harm to themselves or others or
to destroy property, or who are in need
of a separate cell for any reason, until
suitable housing is available.
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The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate The Honor Farm does not have a safety cell.
☒ ☐ ☐
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell All persons requiring placement in a safety
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but cell are transferred to the County Jail
not be limited to: Facility.
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment CM 535.2 Policy
or as a substitute for treatment. A sobering or safety cell shall not be
used as punishment or as a substitute
☒ ☐ ☐ for treatment. The Facility Manager or
the authorized designee shall review this
policy annually with the Responsible
Physician.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
approval of the facility manager or designee, or Placement of an incarcerated person
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be into a safety cell requires approval of the
reviewed a minimum of every four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ Correctional Sergeant, a Correctional
Nurse Supervisor, Correctional
Registered Nurse, Physician,
Psychiatrist or Licensed Therapist.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of (d) A complete medical evaluation of the
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be incarcerated person in the safety cell
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to shall occur by either a Correctional
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a Nurse Supervisor, a Correctional
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. Registered Nurse or a Physician within a
☒ ☐ ☐ maximum of 6 hours of placement.
Continued assessment of the
incarcerated person in the safety cell
shall be conducted by a qualified health
care professional and shall occur at least
every 6 hours thereafter. Medical
assessments shall be documented.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
care staff shall obtain a mental health (c) A mental health assessment shall be
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on conducted by a Qualified Mental Health
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon Professional within 12 hours of an
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. incarcerated person's placement in the
safety cell. Continued assessment of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person in the safety cell
shall be conducted by a qualified mental
health care professional and shall occur
at least every 12 hours thereafter. The
mental health professional's
recommendations shall be documented.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute (i) A safety check consisting of direct
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be visual observation that is sufficient to
documented. assess the incarcerated person's well-
being and behavior shall occur at least
☒ ☐ ☐ once every 15 minutes. Each safety
check of the incarcerated person shall
be documented. Supervisors shall
inspect the logs for completeness every
four hours and document this action on
the safety cell log.
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(f) Procedures shall be established to assure CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. (f) Incarcerated persons will be provided
meals during each meal period. During
meals, staff shall wear protective gloves.
Incarcerated persons shall be given
ample time to complete their meals. All
meals provided to inmates in safety cells
will be documented on the safety cell
log.
(g) Incarcerated persons in safety cells
☒ ☐ ☐ shall be given the opportunity to have
fluids (water, juices) at least once every
two hours. Correctional deputies shall
provide the fluids in paper cups. The
incarcerated persons shall be given
sufficient time to drink the fluids prior to
the cup being removed. Each time an
incarcerated person is provided the
opportunity to drink fluids, the quantity
will be documented on the safety cell
log.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to CM 535.3 Safety Cell Procedures
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably (h) Incarcerated persons should be
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal permitted to retain their clothing or be
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's given a safety gown or safety blanket,
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. except in cases where the incarcerated
person has demonstrated that clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
articles may pose a risk to the
incarcerated peron's safety or the
facility. In these cases, the reasons for
not providing a safety gown, blanket or
clothing shall be documented on the
Special Observation log.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CM 535 Safety and Sobering Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section CM 535.1.1 Definitions
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of Sobering cell - A holding cell designed to
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety minimize the risk of injury by falling or
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. dangerous behavior. It is used as an
initial sobering place for arrestees or
incarcerated persons who are a threat to
☒ ☐ ☐ their own safety or the safety of others
as a result of being intoxicated from any
substance, and who require a protected
environment to prevent injury or
victimization by other incarcerated
persons.
The Honor Farm does not have any sobering
cells.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon CM 535.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
as they are able to continue the admission process or are (e) Incarcerated persons will be removed
no longer a risk to themselves or others. from the sobering cell when they no
☒ ☐ ☐
longer pose a threat to their own safety
and the safety of others and are able to
continue the booking process.
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In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over CM 535.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody (d) Qualified health care professionals
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent shall assess and document on the Jail
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these Intoxication Assessment Report or
regulations. Special Observation Log, the medical
condition of the inmate in the sobering
cell at least every six hours in
accordance with the Office Detoxification
☒ ☐ ☐
and Withdrawal Policy. Only
incarcerated persons who continue to
need the protective housing of a
sobering cell will continue to be detained
in such housing over 6 hours. A special
observation log will be started with direct
observation checks being conducted at
least than every 15 minutes.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must CM 535.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the CM 535.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half (c) A safety check consisting of direct
hour. Such observation shall be documented. visual observation that is sufficient to
assess the incarcerated person's well-
being and behavior shall occur at least
once every 30 minutes. Each visual
☒ ☐ ☐
observation of the incarcerated person
by staff shall be documented.
Supervisors shall check the logs for
completeness every six hours and
document this action on the sobering cell
log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CM 722 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Intake screening is completed at the County
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Jail Facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CM 722.4 Basic Mental Health Services
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or (d) Incarcerated persons who are
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the suspected or known to have a
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of developmental disability should receive
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. a mental health appraisal by the
qualified health care professional or
health-trained custody staff as soon as
reasonably practicable but no later than
24 hours after booking. Contact will be
made with the regional center within 24
☒ ☐ ☐ hours, excluding holidays and
weekends, when an incarcerated person
is suspected or confirmed to have a
developmental disability. Incarcerated
persons who have a developmental
disability should be referred, where
appropriate and available, for placement
in non-correctional facilities or in units
specifically designated for housing a
person with a developmental disability
(15 CCR 1057).
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 522 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The facility only uses the WRAP device.
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint The Honor Farm reported no use of the
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which WRAP device during this rating period.
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: CM 522.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CM 522.8 Availability of Cardiopulmonary
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ Resuscitation Equipment
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
(c) Incarcerated persons in restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ shall be housed either alone or in an
area designated for restrained
incarcerated persons.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 522.7 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 522.6 Range of Motion
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CM 522.2 Policy
following requirements: Restraints shall never be used for
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment retaliation or as punishment.
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 522.2 Policy
incarcerated people who display behavior which Restraints are to be applied only when
results in the destruction of property or reveal an less restrictive methods, including verbal
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. de-escalation techniques, have been
attempted and are deemed ineffective in
☒ ☐ ☐
controlling the dangerous behavior of an
incarcerated person (15 CCR
1029(a)(4)); 15 CCR 1058). Each
incident where restraints are used shall
be documented.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less CM 522.2 Policy
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
☒ ☐ ☐
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility Supervisors shall proactively oversee
manager, the facility watch commander, or the use of restraints on any incarcerated
responsible health care staff; continued retention person. Whenever feasible the use of
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. restraints, shall require the approval of
☒ ☐ ☐ the On-Duty Correctional Sergeant prior
to application. In instances where prior
approval is not feasible, the On-Duty
Correctional Sergeant shall be apprised
of the use of restraints as soon as
practicable.
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(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (g) Constant observation shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained until a medical opinion can
be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
shall be secured within one hour from the time of (h) As soon as possible, but within one
placement. hour of placement in restraints, the
incarcerated person shall be medically
assessed to determine whether he/she
has a serious medical condition that is
being masked by the aggressive
behavior and provide an opinion
☒ ☐ ☐
regarding the placements and retention
of the restraints. The medical
assessment shall be a face-to-face
evaluation by a qualified health care
professional and shall recur every one
hours of continued restraint thereafter,
which includes checking the
incarcerated person's vital signs.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
four hours of placement. (i) As soon as possible, but within one
hour of placement in restraints, the
incarcerated person must be evaluated
by a mental health professional to
☒ ☐ ☐
assess whether the incarcerated person
needs immediate and/or long-term
mental health treatment. If mental health
staff is not on site, the on-call provider
will be called.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure (e) Staff members shall conduct direct
that the restraints are properly employed, and to face-to-face observation at least every
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated 15 minutes on an irregular schedule to
person. Such observation shall be documented. check the incarcerated person's physical
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons well-being and behavior. Restraints shall
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area be checked to verify correct application
which makes provisions to protect the person from ☒ ☐ ☐ and to ensure they do not compromise
abuse. circulation. All checks shall be
documented, with the actual time
recorded by the person doing the
observation, along with a description of
the incarcerated person's behavior. Any
actions taken should also be noted in the
special observation log.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
consultation with responsible health care staff The WRAP is restricted to max term of
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be two (2) hours, placing an incarcerated
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the person in restraints beyond two hours
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further requires approval from the Sheriff via
evaluation. chain of command in conjunction with
☒ ☐ ☐
Medical and Mental Health Managers. If
approval is given to continue to keep the
incarcerated person in restraints beyond
two hours, Medical and Mental Health
shall make the determination to do one
of the following:
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(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended (l) Where applicable, the Facility
maximum time limits for placement. Manager shall use the restraint device
☒ ☐ ☐ manufacturer's recommended maximum
time limits for placement, but in no case
more than two (2) without Sheriff
approval.
(11) All events and information related to the CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
placement in restraints shall be documented and The use of restraints on an incarcerated
shall be video recorded unless exigent person shall be documented on
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The appropriate logs and shall be video
documentation shall include: the reason for recorded unless exigent circumstances
placement; person authorizing placement; names of prevent staff from doing so. The
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; documentation shall include, at a
and the duration of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum, the type of restraint used,
when it was applied, a detailed
description of why the restraint was
needed, the name of the person
authorizing placement, names of staff
involved in the placement, any injuries
sustained, duration it was used and
when it was removed (15 CCR 1058).
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CM 522.9 Restrained Incarcerated Person
Holding
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CM 522.10 Pregnant Inmates
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated persons who are known to
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg be pregnant will not be handcuffed
☒ ☐ ☐
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. behind their backs or placed in waist
restraints or leg irons. (Penal Code §
3407; 15 CCR 1058.5).
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CM 522.10.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the No incarcerated person who is in labor,
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for delivering, or recovering from a birth
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, shall be otherwise restrained except
the staff, or the public. when all of the following exist (Penal
Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5):
☒ ☐ ☐ (a) There is a substantial flight risk
or some other extraordinary medical
or security circumstance that
dictates restraints be used to ensure
the safety and security of the
incarcerated person, the staff of this
or the medical facility, other
incarcerated persons, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CM 522.10.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraints shall be removed when
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical medical staff responsible for the medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery care of the pregnant incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the determines that the removal of restraints
removal of restraints is medically necessary. is medically necessary (Penal Code §
3407).
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s CM 710.9 Advisement and Counseling
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Incarcerated persons who are pregnant
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated shall be advised of the provisions of this
pregnant people. policy manual, the Penal Code, and the
standards established by the Board of
State and Community Corrections
related to pregnant incarcerated persons
(Penal Code § 3407(e); 15 CCR
1058.5).
A qualified health care professional or
counselor shall provide comprehensive
☒ ☐ ☐ and unbiased counseling and
information to pregnant incarcerated
persons regarding their options,
including but not limited to prenatal
health care, adoption, and abortion. Staff
shall not urge, force, otherwise
influence, or interfere with a pregnant
incarcerated person's decision (15 CCR
1206(f); Penal Code § 4023.5; Penal
Code § 4023.8(b)).
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE CM 537 Biological Samples
(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 CM 537.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Samples
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 by CM 537.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Samples
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 CM 537.6 Legal Mandates and Relevant
authorization of the facility watch commander or Laws
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 CM 537.5.1 Video Recording
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.
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1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM CM 1012 Education, Vocation, and
Rehabilitation
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an • Programs that offer milestone
education program for incarcerated persons. credits
Activities of Daily Living
o
Bike Shop/ Bike shop Class
o
OJT
CMVTP (construction
o
management)
Drug and Alcohol groups
o
Financial literacy
o
Graphic Arts Program OJT
o
High School Diploma
o
Medication Management
☒ ☐ ☐ o
Mood Management
o
Osha certification
o
Storytelling
o
Library Services
o
Journaling
o
ServSafe Food Handlers
o
• Programs that do not offer milestone
credits
Narcotics Anonymous
o
Alcoholics Anonymous
o
Ministry
o
MAT class
o
English as a Second
o
Language
When such services are not made available by the CM 1012.3 Program Manager
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 CM 1012.3 Program Manager
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be CM 1012.2 Policy
established. Modified academic or vocational While the housing classification of an
opportunities may be provided based on sound security incarcerated person has the potential to
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules pose security issues, every effort, to the
☒ ☐ ☐
and regulations. extent reasonably practicable, will be
made to provide individualized
educational opportunities (15 CCR
1061).
1062 VISITING CM 1022 Visitation
CM 1022.3 Procedures
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
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting The visiting schedule is posted in the lobby
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made ☒ ☐ ☐ and online.
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
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(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV CM 1022.7 General Visitation Rules
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two (k) Incarcerated persons are allowed two
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated (2) one (1) hour visits per week.
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate CM 1022.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting
operational or safety and security concern exists. All Privileges
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 CM 1022.8.2 Dependents Visits
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing CM 1022.3.2 Video Visitation Not to Replace
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the In-Person Visitation
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors The San Luis Obispo County Jail has no
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video charge for on-site in-person.
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; On-site in-person, on-site video, and remote
video
Visitation hours;
Honor Farm:
Men’s Building#1
• Saturday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Men’s Building #2
• Sunday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Women’s Bunks 1-12
• Saturday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Women’s Bunks 13-26
• Sunday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two one-hour visits per week.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. None.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE CM 1018 Mail
CM 1018.3 Mail Generally
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons may, at their own
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: expense, send and receive mail without
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictions on quantity, provided it does
incarcerated person may send or receive; not jeopardize the safety of staff, visitors,
or other incarcerated persons, or pose
an unreasonable disruption to the
orderly operation of the facility.
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(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be CM 1018.6 Processing and Inspection of
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail by Staff
manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s CM 1018.4 Confidential Correspondence
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, confidentially, CM 1018.4 Confidential Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds CM 1018.10 Indigent Incarcerated Persons
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Request for Writing Materials
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES CM 1016 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
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.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME CM 1010 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall BSCC staff reviewed the exercise and out-
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of of-cell time logs for those individuals who
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of programmed by themselves from the time
seven days to include: periods of:
• 01-05-2025 to 01-11-2025
☒ ☐ ☐ • 03-23-2025 to 03-29-2025
• 05-11-2025 to 05-17-2025
• 07-27-2025 to 08-02-2025
• 09-08-2025 to 09-14-2025
• 11-24-2025 to 11-30-2025
BSCC determined that the facility is
compliant with this regulation and exceeds
the regulations' requirements.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and CM 1010.2 Responsibilities
At least three hours per week of exercise
opportunities shall be provided. (15 CCR
☒ ☐ ☐
1065). Two hours of out of cell time shall
be provided every day for a total of 14
hours a week.
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(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. CM 1010.2 Responsibilities
At least three hours per week of exercise
opportunities shall be provided. (15 CCR
☒ ☐ ☐
1065). Two hours of out of cell time shall
be provided every day for a total of 14
hours a week.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary CM 1010.5 Security and Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND CM 1018.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers,
WRITINGS and Periodicals
(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 any CM 1018.8 Rejection of Magazines and
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest; Periodicals
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and CM 1018.8 Rejection of Magazines and
mail containing information concerning where, how, Periodicals
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 CM 1018.6 Processing and Inspection of
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and Mail by Staff
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, CM 1018.3 Mail Generally
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one
time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE CM 1020 Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons in the San Luis Obispo
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or County Jail have access to a telephone
communication device beyond those telephone calls while in the dayrooms and via their tablets.
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.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CM 606 Access to Courts and Counsel
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 CM 1018.4 Confidential Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. CM 606.3 Incarcerated Person Access
Confidential attorney visiting areas that
☒ ☐ ☐ include the means by which the attorney
and the incarcerated person can share
legal documents.
1069 ORIENTATION CM 506 Handbook and Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program for people newly admitted
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of
placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and CM 506.2 Policy
may be supplemented with video orientation.
☒ ☐ ☐
A verbal orientation is provided prior to
housing.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation CM 506.2.2 Orientation for Non-Readers,
information to each person, including those with Visually Impaired, and Deaf or Hard-of-
☒ ☐ ☐
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English Hearing Inmates
proficiency (LEP).
Such a program shall be published and include, but not CM 506.1 Initial Orientation
be limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the orientation handout
rules; and determined that it meets the
requirements of this regulation.
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method of
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and,
(10) availability of personal care items and
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
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1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS CM 1000 Programs and Services
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall • Programs that offer milestone
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate credits
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies Activities of Daily Living
o
for individual or family social service programs for Bike Shop/ Bike shop Class
o
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the OJT
services and resources available in the community and CMVTP (construction
o
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service management)
delivery. Drug and Alcohol groups
o
Financial literacy
o
Graphic Arts Program OJT
o
High School Diploma
o
Medication Management
o
☒ ☐ ☐ Mood Management
o
Osha certification
o
Storytelling
o
Library Services
o
Journaling
o
ServSafe Food Handlers
o
• Programs that do not offer milestone
credits
Narcotics Anonymous
o
Alcoholics Anonymous
o
Ministry
o
MAT class
o
English as a Second
o
Language
The range and source of such services shall be at the
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments;
(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 CM 622 Voting
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 CM 1031 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 CM 620 Incarcerated Person Grievances
CM 620.2 Policy
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby all BSCC reviewed a sample of 30 grievances
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
☒ ☐ ☐
and grievance appeals from the period of
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions 09/08/2024 to 08/02/2025.
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care;
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program BSCC found the grievances were addressed
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; in accordance with the requirements of this
and food, clothing, and bedding. regulation.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form; CM 620.2.2 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff found grievance forms available
upon request and in the dayrooms.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a CM 620.2.2 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of CM 620.3 Grievance Procedures
anonymous grievances; Anonymous grievances will be answered
☒ ☐ ☐
in accordance with Level 1 procedures
and will be stored in the appropriate file.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest CM 620.3 Grievance Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level;
(5) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 620.3.4 Appeal Procedures
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each CM 620.2.2 Access to the Grievance System
level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ Written reasons for denial of a grievance
at each level of review.
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response CM 620.3 Grievance Procedures
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Staff will respond to grievances as soon
a period of 15 calendar days; ☒ ☐ ☐ as they are received, but no later than
10 calendar days after the date the
grievance was submitted.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction CM 620.3 Grievance Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, CM 620.3.3 Overseeing Supervisors'
appeal, response, and related documents to the Responsibilities
incarcerated person; and, (e) The original grievance will be
returned to the incarcerated person in a
sealed envelope, to protect anonymity,
☒ ☐ ☐
with the responder's initials and ID#. A
Level 2/Level 3 form will be included in
the sealed envelope if the incarcerated
person chooses to utilize the appeal
process.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct CM 620.5 Recording Grievances
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 620.7 Grievance Audits
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: CM 620.6 Abuse of the Grievance System
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
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1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS CM 600 Discipline
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply CM 600.3.3 Posting
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed the rules on the tablets
booking. and kiosk. Rules were also a part of the
orientation pamphlet.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable CM 600.3.1 Rules and Actions
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
PERSONS Actions
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC reviewed a sample of 30 discipline
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. reports and discipline reports with appeals
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following from the period of 09/08/2024 to 08/02/2025.
elements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- BSCC staff found the facility met the
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may requirements of these regulations.
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 CM 600.4 Discipline Procedures
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
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. CM 600.4 Discipline Procedures
CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. CM 600.4 Discipline Procedures
CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. CM 600.4 Discipline Procedures
CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary CM 600.8 Hearing Procedure
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are CM 600.7 Supervisory Personnel
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges. CM 600.8 Hearing Procedure
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Such charges pending against an incarcerated person CM 600.6 Notifications
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a CM 600.6 Notifications
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 CM 600.8 Hearing Procedure
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 CM 600.5 Investigations
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary CM 600.8.5 Report of Findings
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 CM 600.8.5 Report of Findings
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a CM 600.9 Disciplinary Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
Actions
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
Actions
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Actions
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall
be documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Actions
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
☒ ☐ ☐
except that those incarcerated persons who engage
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
medical staff determine that an individual has serious Actions
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Actions
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
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(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
except in cases where the incarcerated person has Actions
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
☒ ☐ ☐
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure. Actions
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS CM 600.3.2 Rule Violation Incident Reports
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 CM 720 Medical Screening
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING CM 728 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 authority CM 720 Medical Screening
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the CM 728 Communicable Diseases
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
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical CM 728.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated CM 728.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
persons and custody staff;
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the CM 728.2.1 Exposure Control Officer
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 728.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, CM 728.3.2 Identification
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person CM 728.7.6 Source Testing
☒ ☐ ☐
that address the limits of confidentiality; and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the CM 728.7.7 Exposure from a Non-
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person
communicable disease.
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1211 SICK CALL CM 704 Non-Emergency Health 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 CM 900 Food Services
CM 900.4 Menu Planning
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
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 CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
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 CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
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 INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING CM 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
CM 814.3.2 Clothing Issue
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;
(b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 814.3.2 Clothing Issue
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 814.3.2 Clothing Issue
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 814.3.2 Clothing Issue
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 814.3.2 Clothing Issue
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may
be substituted for the institutional undergarments 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 free BSCC staff observed that the jail-issued
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily clothing worn by the incarcerated people
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, appeared to be in good condition. BSCC
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ staff found the clothing in the clothing room
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more to be clean and free of rips and stains.
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
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1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL CM 810 Vermin and Pest Control
CLOTHING
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 CM 814 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal
hygiene items.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Persons
maximum allowance. Each inmate shall also be allowed to
continue to use materials necessary for
personal hygiene with regard to their
menstrual cycle and reproductive
☒ ☐ ☐ system, including, but not limited to,
sanitary pads, panty-liners and tampons
at no cost to the incarcerated person. In
addition, they shall be allowed two (2)
birth control measures as prescribed by
a physician, nurse practitioner, certified
nurse midwife or physician assistant.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
supply themself with the following personal care items, Persons
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush,
(b) Dentifrice, CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(c) Soap, CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(d) Comb, and CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(e) Shaving implements. CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
hours of housing assignment. Persons
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. ☒ ☐ ☐
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other CM 814.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Persons
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Other barbering equipment capable of
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the breaking the skin must be disinfected
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections ☒ ☐ ☐ between individual uses, as prescribed
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of by the California Board of Barbering and
Regulations. Cosmetology to meet the requirements
of 16 CCR 979 and 16 CCR 980 (15
CCR 1267(c)).
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1266 SHOWERING CM 814.9 Incarcerated Person Showers
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Showers are available during an
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. incarcerated person’s dayroom time.
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
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 CM 814.7 Barber and Cosmetology Services
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of
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
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 CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, BSCC staff observed the issues with
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who bedding to be clean and free of rips and
☒ ☐ ☐
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be stains.
limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one CM 814.3.1 Bedding Issue
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE CM 804 Housekeeping and Maintenance
CM 812 Incarcerated Person Safety
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable BSCC safety observed the facility to be
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the clean and well-maintained.
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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Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2,
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the
health authority.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including
those summarized in Title 15, Article 8
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply.
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; ☐ ☒ ☐
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. county jail does not allow minors into the
facility as arrestees.
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.
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.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
1B
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.
(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.
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1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
2B
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
3B
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
4B
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
5B
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.
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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: 4801
FACILITY NAME: San Luis Obispo Honor Farm FACILITY TYPE: III
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: OTHER: 1994
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 09/29/2025
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
0B
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Provides clear visual supervision X
Telephone accessible
X
Weapons Locker (3.12)
1B
External to the security area and equipped with X
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4) No sobering cell.
2B
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet X
Contain washbasin X
Contain drinking fountain X
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
X
provide support
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X
Padding on the floor
X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) Reception at Main Jail.
3B
X
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
4B
X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
5B
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
X
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Safety Cells (2.5) No safety cell.
6B
X
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside
X
the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and
X
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
X
above the floor
Dormitories (2.8)
7B
8-86: Provision for dormitories added
X
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
X
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or
less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 X
inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
and drinking fountains X
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal
items X
Dayrooms (2.9)
8B
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in X
front of cells-rooms
99: Corridor requirement deleted
35 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
X
maximum number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I
X
facilities
Shower (3.4)
Available on a ratio of 1:16 X
01: Ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6)
9B
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision. X
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level
and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to
exceed 5 foot-candles
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Beds-Bunks (3.5)
10B
X
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
11B
A comfortable living environment is maintained X
through an adequate heating and cooling system.
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10)
X
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of
900 square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface
area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum
X
rated inmate population and number of one-hour
exercise periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11)
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of X
the facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17)
12B
X
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmate dining X
Visiting (2.18)
13B
X
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
inmates X
Attorney Interviews (2.26)
14B
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
15B
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment
X
such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
16B
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop X
sink and storage space
Storage Rooms (2.21)
17B
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, X
bedding and supplies
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV
(2.22)
X
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits
and programs or activity areas X
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]
18B
X
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in
a central control point
Emergency Power (2.24)
19B
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain X
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for:
Barber/beauty shop(2.15) X
20B
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
99: Requirement deleted
Canteen (2.16)
X
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
8-86: Added for Type II facilities X
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4801
FACILITY: San Luis Obispo Honor Farm TYPE: III RC: 124
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 09/29/2025
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
(Men’s) Honor Farm
Unit 1 Dormitory 1994 1 40 32 32 47’3” x 50’5” x 8’ 3 2 5 1 3
Notes Unit 1: (2024/JP)
• 2,382 total square feet.
• Capacity is limited by the ratio of Toilets/Urinals (1:8) to Incarcerated Persons { (3 toilets/1 urinal) * 8) = 32}.
Unit 2 Dormitory 1994 1 40 32 32 47’3”x 52’4”x8” 3 2 5 1 3
Notes Unit 2: (2024/JP)
• 2473 total square feet.
• Capacity is limited by the ratio of Toilets/Urinals (1:8) to Incarcerated Persons { (3 toilets/1 urinal) * 8) = 32}.
(Women’s) Honor Farm
• 2012-2014 Inspection: Both buildings remodeled and now in use as the Women’s Honor Farm. Buildings were
re-measured and Rated Capacity was established for both buildings using the least restrictive regulations
(2001) and double bunks from the original 1963 standards.
Bldg 1 Dormitory 2001 1 40 30 30 50’3”x24’8”x10’ 3 3 6 1 2
Notes Bldg 1: (2024/JP)
• 1,240 total square feet.
• Capacity is limited by the ratio of Toilets/Urinals (1:10) to Incarcerated Persons { 3 toilets * 10 = 30}. Urinals do not
apply to female housing.
Bldg 2 Dormitory 2001 1 40 30 30 50’3”x24’8”x10’ 3 3 6 1 2
Notes Bldg 2: (2024/JP)
• 1,240 total square feet.
• Capacity is limited by the ratio of Toilets/Urinals (1:10) to Incarcerated Persons { 3 toilets * 10 = 30}. Urinals do not
apply to female housing.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4820
FACILITY NAME: San Luis Obispo County Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Mayes
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 09/25/2025
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY CM 312 Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING CM 312.3 Minimum Training Requirements
CM 312.3.2 Required Annual Training
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who CM 314 Specialized Training
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of Staff assigned to the courthouse holding
specialized corrections training. Such training shall areas are custodial staff. They receive all
include, but not be limited to: training as required by Sections 1020, 1021,
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; 1023, and 1025.
(b) jail operations liability;
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; The BSCC Standards and Training for
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ Corrections (STC) division found the agency
safety; and, in compliance with applicable regulations
(e) suicide prevention; during the 23-24 compliance monitoring
(f) de-escalation; cycle.
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
☒ ☐ ☐
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CM 204.2 Policy
CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Persons
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation CM 246 Staffing Plan
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the staffing roster/plan
for the facility and found the facility compliant
with this regulation. The facility is well-
staffed and able to conduct business as
required by these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Persons
detention facility or in the building which houses a local There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff
detention facility who shall be immediately available and designated to remain in the facility for the
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an supervision and welfare of incarcerated
emergency. persons, to ensure the implementation and
operation of all programs and activities as
☒ ☐ ☐
required by Title 15 CCR Minimum Jail
Standards, and to respond to emergencies
when needed. Such staff must not leave the
facility while incarcerated persons are
present and should not be assigned duties
that could conflict with the supervision of
incarcerated persons (15 CCR 1027).
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females. When a person from each gender is being
☒ ☐ ☐
held at this facility, a minimum of one deputy
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
from each gender should be on-duty in the
jail at all times.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CM 204.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Persons
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the The Facility Manager or the authorized
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a designee shall be responsible for developing
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plans to comply with this policy.
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a Records of staff deployment should be
review and recommendations shall be reported to the maintained in accordance with established
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. records retention schedules (Penal Code §
4021; 15 CCR 1027).
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CM 508 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement CM 508.4 Safety Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that (c) Safety checks shall be done by
include, but are not limited to, the following: personal observation of the correctional
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being deputy and shall be sufficient to
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly determine the safety and well-being of
through direct visual observation of all people held and each incarcerated person and security of
housed in the facility. the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed safety checks for all
areas of the facility from the following time
☒ ☐ ☐
periods:
• 01-05-2025 to 01-11-2025
• 03-23-2025 to 03-29-2025
• 05-11-2025 to 05-17-2025
• 07-27-2025 to 08-02-2025
• 09-08-2025 to 09-14-2025
• 11-24-2025 to 11-30-2025
BSCC staff determined the facility to be
compliant with this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CM 508.4 Safety Checks
between safety checks. (a) Safety checks shall be conducted at least
☒ ☐ ☐
once every 30 minutes and more frequently if
necessary.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CM 508.3 Policy
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in It is the policy of the San Luis Obispo County
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these Sheriff's Office that all correctional staff shall
regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ conduct safety checks at least every 30
minutes on all inmates, or more frequently as
determined by incarcerated persons custody
status and/or housing classification.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 508.4 Safety Checks
intervals. (b) Safety checks shall be conducted on an
☒ ☐ ☐ irregular schedule (staggered) so that
incarcerated persons cannot predict when
the checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 508.4 Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall (f) Actual times of the checks and notations
include: should be recorded on the daily activity logs
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety or will be recorded automatically through the
check occurred; Unit Innovations Premises System as a UPS
is scanned or as entries are recorded.
(2) the location where each individual safety check CM 508.2 Definitions
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Workflow - The location where each
number; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ individual safety check occurred, such as
a cell, module, dormitory or unit.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CM 508.4 Safety Checks
who completed the safety check(s).
The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office utilizes
☒ ☐ ☐ an electronic system, Unit Premises Device,
which records the time, location, and person
conducting each safety check.
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(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CM 508.6 Supervisor Responsibilities
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or • Supervisors shall periodically audit
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns the Unit Innovations Premises
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, System throughout each shift to
safety checks. monitor for safety check compliance.
• Supervisors shall periodically audit
the Unit Innovations Premises
System throughout each shift to
ensure teamwork is being utilized by
staff to complete safety checks.
• Ensure entries are being made in the
☒ ☐ ☐ Daily Activity Log when a UPS is
damaged or malfunctions and
deactivate the UPS from the Unit
Innovations Premises System until it
is fixed or replaced.
A facility sergeant completes daily audits of
the safety checks. Random audits of safety
checks are issued once per week for review
and verification. Facility staff demonstrated
both audits for BSCC staff. The facility was
determined to be compliant with this
regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CM 406.2.2 Fire Prevention Responsibility
(a) 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 All staff are trained in fire and life safety.
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CM 312.3.3 Required CPR Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies All deputies shall complete CPR certification
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal as required by 15 CCR 184. Training shall
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers include that when it is safe and appropriate,
☒ ☐ ☐
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin CPR shall begin on a nonresponsive person
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining without obtaining approval from a supervisor
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe or medical staff (15 CCR 184).
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Acceptable CPR methods and
application.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CM 312.3.3 Required CPR Training
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐
a central location and available for review.
(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive (c) Requiring deputies to immediately call for
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer medical aid and administer CPR
☒ ☐ ☐
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would to nonresponsive individuals unless CPR is
contraindicate its use. contraindicated by known medical
conditions.
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(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible (d) Instructing deputies to use personal
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne ☒ ☐ ☐ protective equipment (PPE) when possible to
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. minimize exposure to bodily fluids and
pathogens.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they (e) Instructing deputies in situations where
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has imminent physical danger prevents the safe
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely administration of CPR, deputies shall initiate
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet or resume CPR as soon as the threat
arrived. is resolved or the nonresponsive individual is
safely removed from danger, provided
medical assistance has not yet arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the (f) Continuing CPR, absent imminent
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such physical danger, until the nonresponsive
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or person shows signs of life, such as breathing
until medical staff or alternative medical responders or movement, or until health care
arrive and take over. professionals take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative CM 708.4.1 CPR Requirements
medical responders are present when a person is (g) Deferring CPR to health care
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ professionals or alternative medical
defer CPR to those individuals. responders if they are present when a
person is nonresponsive.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office
utilizes the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Office Custody Manual. This manual will be
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The referred to as “CM” in the report.
policy and procedures manual shall address all
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be This Custody Manual was most recently
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every revised on 06/02/2025.
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office
utilizes the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
Office Policy Manual. This manual will be
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
referred to as “PM” in the report.
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
apply and has been deleted.
CM 106 Custody Manual
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the CM 100 Organizational Structure and
following: Responsibility
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CM 104 Annual Review and Performance-
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. Based Goals and Objectives
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CM 520 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 CM 522 Use of Restraints
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(6) Security and control including physical counts and CM 106.3.3 Internal and External Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Measure Review
contraband control, and key control.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, The facility conducted its current security
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ review on 03/05/2025 and is compliant with
measures. The review and evaluation shall include the regulation.
internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-planning
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CM 400.9 Escapes
hostages; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail
CM 400.8 Hostages
(C) mass arrests; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐ Jail
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 410 Evacuation Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CM 400.3 Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CM 400.3 Procedure
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 743 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 515 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CM 320 Prison Rape Elimination Act
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Training
CM 612 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CM 320.3 Member Training
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CM 768 Release Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CM 612.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Harassment, and Retaliation
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff observed PREA information
privately report sexual abuse and sexual available to incarcerated persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
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, CM 612.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
family, community members, and other interested Harassment, and Retaliation
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be PREA information is available in the lobby
publicly posted at the facility. and via the agency’s website.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 743 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CM 743.3 Staffing Training
personnel.
The facility provided training attendance
☒ ☐ ☐
rosters for staff, showing the required
completed training in suicide prevention.
The facility is compliant with this regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CM 743.3 Staff Training
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CM 743 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ 743.5.1 Intervention
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CM743.5.2 Notification
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CM 529.5 In-Custody Death Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 743.6 Follow-up
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CM 743.4 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING
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 CM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CM 406.7 Inspections
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; The Office shall be inspected by an
appointed staff member who is qualified
to perform fire and safety inspections on
a monthly basis to ensure that fire safety
standards are maintained (15 CCR
☒ ☐ ☐
1032).
BSCC staff reviewed 24 months of monthly
fire inspection reports of the facility and
determined that the facility is compliant with
the regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CM 406.7 Inspections
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires A staff member shall be assigned to
inspections at least once every two years; coordinate with local or state fire officials
for the inspections as required once
every two years, pursuant to Health and
Safety Code § 13146.1(a); and Health
and Safety Code § 13146.1(b). The
result of all fire inspections and fire
☒ ☐ ☐
equipment testing shall be provided to
the Facility Manager and the Sheriff, and
the records maintained for at least two
years (15 CCR 1032(b)).
The biennial fire inspection was completed
on 04/15/2024 by the Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 410 Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CM 406.8 Emergency Housing of
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CM 220 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility reported no incidents this rating
and procedures for the maintenance of written records period.
☒ ☐ ☐
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
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
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CM 529 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy CM 529.3 Mandatory Reporting
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death All in-custody deaths shall be reported within
reporting requirements of Government Code section 10 days of the death to the state Attorney
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of General's office, in accordance with reporting
☒ ☐ ☐
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC guidelines and statutory requirements
within 10 days of an in-custody death. (Government Code § 12525). Additionally,
this report shall also be submitted to the
Board of State and Community Corrections
(BSCC) within 10 days of the death (15 CCR
1046(b)(1)).
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 529.5 In-Custody Death Review
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a The in-custody death review should be
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of initiated as soon as practicable, and a written
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall report shall be completed within 30 days of
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or ☒ ☐ ☐ the death. The team should review the
designee, the health administrator, the responsible appropriateness of clinical care, determine
physician and other health care, and supervision staff whether changes to policies, procedures, or
who are relevant to the incident. practices are warranted, and identify issues
that require further study based on the
information available (15 CCR 1046).
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
☒ ☐ ☐
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CM 529.5 In-Custody Death Review
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC The Facility Administrator or designee shall
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the initial review to the
☒ ☐ ☐
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports BSCC within 60 days of the death and
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the comports with requirements of Penal Code
Penal Code. §832.10, including the following:
The initial review report shall contain the following
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CM 515 Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall CM 515.4 Classification Plan
establish and implement a written plan designed to The Facility Manager or the authorized
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed designee should create and maintain a
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and classification plan to guide staff in the
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated processing of individuals brought into the
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while facility._
confined at the facility, and the separation of such The plan should include an initial
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court screening process, as well as a process
holding facility. for determining appropriate housing
assignments (28 CFR 115.42). The plan
should include use of an objective
screening instrument, procedures for
☒ ☐ ☐
making decisions about classification
and housing assignments, intake and
housing forms, and a process to ensure
that all classification and housing
records are maintained in each
incarcerated person's permanent file.
The plan should include an evaluation of
the following criteria (15 CCR 1050):
All classification occurs at the County Jail
Facility. Incarcerated persons are then
separated according to their assigned
classification at the court.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CM 515.8 Housing Assignments
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
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 CM 720 Medical Screening
CM 728 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Screening is conducted during intake at the
procedures specifying those symptoms that require County Jail Facility.
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CM 720.4.2 Telehealth
CM 724 Mental Health Screening and
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Evaluation
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Screening is conducted during intake at the
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of County Jail Facility.
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
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If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CM 510 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Incarcerated people at the court are
administrative separation of incarcerated people. separated according to their classification
assigned at the County Jail Facility.
Policies and procedures must include: CM 510.2 Policy
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate This office shall provide for the secure and
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of restrictive housing of any special
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of management incarcerated person but shall
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility not impose more deprivation of privileges
staff. than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
the public (15 CCR 1053).
been deleted.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CM 722 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Screening is conducted during intake at the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and County Jail Facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CM 722.4 Basic Mental Health Services
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or (d) Incarcerated persons who are suspected
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the or known to have a developmental disability
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of should receive a mental health appraisal by
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. a qualified health care professional or health-
trained custody staff as soon as reasonably
practicable, but no later than 24 hours after
booking. Contact will be made with the
regional center within 24 hours, excluding
☒ ☐ ☐ holidays and weekends, when an
incarcerated person is suspected or
confirmed to have a developmental disability.
Incarcerated persons who have a
developmental disability should be referred,
where appropriate and available, for
placement in non-correctional facilities or in
units specifically designated for housing a
person with a developmental disability (15
CCR 1057).
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 522 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The facility only uses the WRAP device.
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint The court reported no use of restraints in the
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which facility during this rating period.
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: CM 522.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CM 522.8 Availability of Cardiopulmonary
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ Resuscitation Equipment
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
(c) Incarcerated persons in restraints shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
housed either alone or in an area designated
for restrained incarcerated persons.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 522.7 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 522.6 Range of Motion
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CM 522.2 Policy
following requirements: Restraints shall never be used for retaliation
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as punishment.
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 522.2 Policy
incarcerated people who display behavior which Restraints are to be applied only when less
results in the destruction of property or reveal an restrictive methods, including verbal de-
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. escalation techniques, have been attempted
☒ ☐ ☐ and are deemed ineffective in controlling the
dangerous behavior of an incarcerated
person (15 CCR 1029(a)(4)); 15 CCR 1058).
Each incident where restraints are used shall
be documented.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less CM 522.2 Policy
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
☒ ☐ ☐
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility Supervisors shall proactively oversee the
manager, the facility watch commander, or use of restraints on any incarcerated person.
responsible health care staff; continued retention Whenever feasible the use of restraints, shall
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. require the approval of the On-Duty
☒ ☐ ☐
Correctional Sergeant prior to application. In
instances where prior approval is not
feasible, the On-Duty Correctional Sergeant
shall be apprised of the use of restraints as
soon as practicable.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Constant observation shall be maintained
until a medical opinion can be obtained.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
shall be secured within one hour from the time of (h) As soon as possible, but within one hour
placement. of placement in restraints, the incarcerated
person shall be medically assessed to
determine whether he/she has a serious
medical condition that is being masked by
the aggressive behavior and provide an
☒ ☐ ☐ opinion regarding the placements and
retention of the restraints. The medical
assessment shall be a face-to-face
evaluation by a qualified health care
professional and shall recur every one hours
of continued restraint thereafter, which
includes checking the incarcerated person's
vital signs.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
four hours of placement. (i) As soon as possible, but within one hour
of placement in restraints, the incarcerated
person must be evaluated by a mental health
☒ ☐ ☐ professional to assess whether the
incarcerated person needs immediate and/or
long-term mental health treatment. If mental
health staff is not on site, the on-call provider
will be called.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure (e) Staff members shall conduct direct face-
that the restraints are properly employed, and to to-face observation at least every 15 minutes
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated on an irregular schedule to check the
person. Such observation shall be documented. incarcerated person's physical well-being
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons and behavior. Restraints shall be checked to
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area verify correct application and to ensure they
☒ ☐ ☐
which makes provisions to protect the person from do not compromise circulation. All checks
abuse. shall be documented, with the actual time
recorded by the person doing the
observation, along with a description of the
incarcerated person's behavior. Any actions
taken should also be noted in the special
observation log.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
with responsible health care staff determines that an The WRAP is restricted to max term of two
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from (2) hours, placing an incarcerated person in
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken restraints beyond two hours requires
to a medical facility for further evaluation. approval from the Sheriff via chain of
☒ ☐ ☐ command in conjunction with Medical and
Mental Health Managers. If approval is given
to continue to keep the incarcerated person
in restraints beyond two hours, Medical and
Mental Health shall make the determination
to do one of the following:
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended (l) Where applicable, the Facility Manager
maximum time limits for placement. shall use the restraint device manufacturer's
☒ ☐ ☐
recommended maximum time limits for
placement, but in no case more than two (2)
without Sheriff approval.
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(11) All events and information related to the CM 522.3 Use of Restraints – Control
placement in restraints shall be documented and The use of restraints on an incarcerated
shall be video recorded unless exigent person shall be documented on appropriate
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The logs and shall be video recorded unless
documentation shall include: the reason for exigent circumstances prevent staff from
placement; person authorizing placement; names of doing so. The documentation shall include,
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; ☒ ☐ ☐ at a minimum, the type of restraint used,
and the duration of placement. when it was applied, a detailed description of
why the restraint was needed, the name of
the person authorizing placement, names of
staff involved in the placement, any injuries
sustained, duration it was used and when it
was removed (15 CCR 1058).
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CM 522.9 Restrained Incarcerated Person
Holding
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CM 522.10 Pregnant Inmates
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Incarcerated persons who are known to be
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. backs or placed in waist restraints or leg
irons. (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5).
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during CM 522.10.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, No incarcerated person who is in labor,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the delivering, or recovering from a birth shall be
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the otherwise restrained except when all of the
staff, or the public. following exist (Penal Code § 3407; 15 CCR
1058.5):
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) There is a substantial flight risk or
some other extraordinary medical or
security circumstance that dictates
restraints be used to ensure the safety
and security of the incarcerated person,
the staff of this or the medical facility,
other incarcerated persons, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CM 522.10.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraints shall be removed when
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical medical staff responsible for the medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery care of the pregnant incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the determines that the removal of restraints
removal of restraints is medically necessary. is medically necessary (Penal Code §
3407).
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(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s CM 710.9 Advisement and Counseling
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Incarcerated persons who are pregnant
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated shall be advised of the provisions of this
pregnant people. policy manual, the Penal Code, and the
standards established by the Board of
State and Community Corrections
related to pregnant incarcerated persons
(Penal Code § 3407(e); 15 CCR 1058.5).
A qualified health care professional or
counselor shall provide comprehensive
and unbiased counseling and
☒ ☐ ☐
information to pregnant incarcerated
persons regarding their options,
including but not limited to prenatal
health care, adoption, and abortion. Staff
shall not urge, force, otherwise influence,
or interfere with a pregnant incarcerated
person's decision (15 CCR 1206(f);
Penal Code § 4023.5; Penal Code §
4023.8(b)).
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CM 606 Access to Courts and Counsel
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. CM 606.3 Incarcerated Person Access
Confidential attorney visiting areas that
☒ ☐ ☐ include the means by which the attorney and
the incarcerated person can share legal
documents.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE CM 804 Housekeeping and Maintenance
CM 812 Incarcerated Person Safety
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable BSCC safety observed the facility to be clean
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the and well-maintained.
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
☐ ☒ ☐ CM 533.3.2 Court Holding
Court Holding will not house or hold, either
secured or unsecured, any juvenile
offenders, unless emergency or exigent
circumstances exist.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
0B
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
1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
2B
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
3B
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
4B
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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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 1/78
BSCC Code: 4820
FACILITY NAME: San Luis Obispo County Court FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 1/78: OTHER: 1980, 2001
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 09/29/2025
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
0B
Original Construction X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Drinking fountain accessible X
Provide for adequate visual supervision of inmates X
Bunk provided to inmates held between hours of 2400 Open during court hours only.
and 0600 (Later, less restrictive 1994 standards only
require a bunk if inmates are held longer than 12 X
hours)
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2) Cells 104, 106, 110, 111, and 205.
2007 Expansion 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
inmates
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are X
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
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
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Weapons Locker (3.12)
External to the security area and equipped with
X
individual compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (WA) (2.4) No Sobering Cell.
01: name change to “Sobering Cell” X
Limited to no more than 8 inmates
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
X
provide support
Padding on the floor X
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation
X
Safety Cells (WA) (2.5) No Safety Cell.
X
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet
Ceiling height of at least 8 feet X
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet (flush with floor) with controls
X
located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light, with
X
controls located outside the cell
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and
at least 24 inches long, located in or adjacent to cell X
door (Facility planned or constructed prior to 8-86)
Two or more vertical view panels not more than 4
inches wide and at least 24 inches long, one of which
X
must be in the door (Facility planned or constructed
after 8-86; See regulations for later changes))
Solid security door with a food pass having a lockable
shutter no more than 4 inches height and located at
X
least 30 inches above the floor
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4)
1B
X
Available
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Lockers are inside a secure area.
X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1) Inmates are held post-arrest and never for
more than two hours.
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
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Audio Monitoring (2.22)
For facilities planned or constructed after 8-86
2001: There is an audio monitoring system capable of
X
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is use, it is located primarily in
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
X
Available
Storage Rooms (WA) (2.21)
X
Available
Emergency Power (2.24)
Available to maintain fire and life safety, security, X
communications and alarm systems
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
Available
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
2007 Expansion
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
X
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 4820
FACILITY: San Luis Obispo County Court TYPE: CH RC: 0
Holding Capacity (77)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 09/29/2025
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# RC T U W F S
Beds
Male # 1 Holding 1980 1 - (8) (8) 14.5 x 6.0 x 8.0 1 1 1
Male # 2 Holding 1980 1 - (15) (15) 19 x 14.9 2 2 2
Note: Male Holding 2 is horseshoe-shaped, has 283 square feet minus the center portion, cell has 172 square
feet.
Male # 3 Holding 1980 1 - (4) (4) 14.5 x 6.0 x 8.0 1 1 1
204 Holding 1980 1 - (8) (8) 14.5 x 9.0 x 8.0 1 1 1
2007 Expansion
104 Holding 2001 1 - (16) (16) 15’5” x 9 x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: ADA cell. 156 sf total (15 sf area by toilet). 312” bench space.
106 Holding 2001 1 - (10) (10) 9’10” x 8’6” x 8’5 1 1 1
Note: 98 sf total (15 sf area by toilet). 220” bench space.
110 & 111 Holding 2001 2 - (2) (4) 5’5” x 7’11” x 8’5” 1 1 1
Note: 43 sf total. 42” bench total.
205 Holding 2001 1 - (12) (12) 8’10” x 14’6”x 8’3” 1 1 1
Note: 124 sf total. 272” bench.
Note: Two Security Enclosures were in service. Unrated space.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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