BSCC
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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October 13, 2023
Christina Corpus, Sheriff
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
400 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SAN MATEO COUNTY
DETENTION & COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Corpus:
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office jail
and court holding facilities has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on
Tuesday, June 13, 2023, and the following facilities were inspected between Monday,
September 11, 2023 and Thursday, September 14, 2023:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Maguire Correctional Facility 4910 II
Maple Street Correctional Facility 4925 II
San Mateo Transitional Facility 4927 IV
San Mateo Hall of Justice 4915 CH
San Mateo Northern Court Holding 4921 CHJ
These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to the inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by
the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) attachments
for information related to Rated Capacity.
CHRISTINA CORPUS
Sheriff
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Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
We found no violations of the JJDPA; a copy of the monitoring report is attached for your
information.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Friday, September 15, 2023; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at kim.moule@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-8081 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
KIMBERLY MOULE, CJM
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, San Mateo County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, San Mateo County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County*
County Administrator, San Mateo County*
Frank Dal Porto, Captain, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
4910+ San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office CH CHJ II IV LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4910
FACILITY NAME: Maguire Correctional Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Frank Dal Porto, Captain Bill Fogarty, Lieutenant Mike Tabak, Lieutenant Richard
Cheechov, Sergeant James Gilletti, Sergeant Christofer Serrano, Melissa Wagner, Program Manager and Alyssa Duri,
Management Analyst, Correctional Health Care Nurse Pauline, Liberty Health providers, Doctor Clinton, and multiple inmates.
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: September 11, 2023
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division
found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations during the
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code 2023-2024 compliance monitoring cycle.
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III,
or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the
“Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR,
within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
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.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 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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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.
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 02.01 Personnel/Duty Assignments
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by A sufficient number of personnel shall be
these regulations. employed in each local detention facility to
conduct at least hourly safety checks of
inmates through direct visual observation of
☒ ☐ ☐ all inmates and to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities
required by these regulations.
BSCC staff were able to verify sufficient
staffing through the review of daily shift
rosters and through visual observations of
operational practices during the physical plant
inspection.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff verified staffing through a review
least one employee on duty at all times in a local of the agency staffing plan and a sampling of
detention facility or in the building which houses a local 20 shift rosters.
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which The agency staffing plan requires fixed post
would conflict with the supervision and care of positions that are supported by emergency
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. response personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 shift
rosters that reflected fixed post and
supplemental staffing on each shift.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there All staffing will be done in accordance with
shall be at least one female employee who shall be California Penal Code Section 94021. When
immediately available and accessible to such females. a female is in custody, a staff member of the
same sex will be always available.
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 shift
rosters and verified that there were female
correctional officers assigned on each shift.
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In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Procedure
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the 01.02 Administration, Organization
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such Management/Organizational Chart
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a The agency provided BSCC staff with the
review and recommendations shall be reported to the most recent iteration of their Organizational
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the Chart and staffing plan for review during this
facility. inspection.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement 02.01 Personnel/Duty Assignments
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: At a minimum, hourly safety checks of
inmates are conducted through direct visual
observations of all inmates and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the
programs and activities required by these
regulations.
Safety checks shall be conducted at random
and varied intervals and shall be completed at
a minimum of hourly, through direct visual
observation of all inmates. There shall be no
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety
checks. A minimum of two (2) counts will be
conducted during the course of each twelve
(12) hour shift. A minimum of four (4) counts
☒ ☐ ☐ will be conducted during each twenty-four (24)
period. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation of routine safety
checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 twenty-
four-hour time periods of documented safety
checks and were able to verify that hourly
safety checks are occurring and are
documented within the timeframes outlined in
the agency policy and in this regulation.
On the date of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed staff conducting and
documenting safety checks.
Hourly safety checks are conducted and are
documented in the housing unit logbook along
with an electronic entry into the agency’s
electronic jail management system (ATIMS).
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held 05.07 Direct Supervision of Housing
and housed in the facility. Units/Safety Checks
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse A housing officer will ensure that there are
between safety checks. intermittent, direct visual safety checks of all
inmates. Safety checks shall be conducted at
☒ ☐ ☐
least hourly through direct visual observation
of all inmates. There shall be no more than a
60-minute lapse between safety checks.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety The Housing Sergeant shall ensure there are
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as intermittent direct visual safety checks on all
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 inmates and documentation pertaining to
of these regulations. those checks.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Safety checks shall be conducted at random
intervals. and varied intervals and shall be completed at
☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum of hourly, through direct visual
observation of all inmates.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the All safety checks are to be documented in
documentation of all safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ ATIMS. The time beginning and ending of
Documentation shall include: designated security checks will be noted.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety All safety checks are to be documented in
check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐ ATIMS. The time beginning and ending of
designated security checks will be noted.
(2) the location where each individual safety check BSCC verified that this is occurring through a
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory review of documented safety checks that
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and, included the date, time, location, and ID of the
officer conducting the safety check.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Please see above.
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are The Housing Sergeant shall ensure there are
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or intermittent direct visual safety checks on all
facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and documentation pertaining to
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely those checks.
completion of, safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 02.08 Training
least one person on duty at all times who meets the 07.01 Fire Procedures
training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. All correctional personnel assigned to the
Maguire Correctional Facility have completed
CORE and Jail Operations Training, which
includes fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least Please see above.
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a 01.01 Administration, Organization
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Management/Policy and Procedure
policy and procedures manual shall address all Maintenance and Review
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The Corrections Division Commander shall, at
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all least annually, review, evaluate, and make a
employees. record of Policy revisions.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in ☒ ☐ ☐
The agency is currently undergoing a
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a
comprehensive review of division-wide
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections
policies.
(c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted.
A copy of the draft policy was provided for
BSCC review. The draft policy contains
policies that are specific to newly adopted
regulations and a finalized copy will be
provided once the agency has internal
approval for implementation.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III The SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the and Procedure Manual is a division-wide
following: ☒ ☐ ☐ policy and addresses court holding.
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility The Corrections Division Commander is
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for reviewing and approving
policy revisions.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedure
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke 06.10 Use of Force
holds.
The “carotid hold,” whereby pressure is
☐ ☐ ☐ applied to the carotid arteries on the sides of
the neck to render the suspect unconscious
by reducing the flow of oxygenated blood to
the brain is prohibited unless used to prevent
serious bodily injury or death to another
person.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
including the restraint of pregnant persons as Procedure
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
06.11A Use of Restraint Chair
06.11B Use of Body Wrap
☒ ☐ ☐
An inmate 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.
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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(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
received persons for release. Procedure
03.01 Initial Intake Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 03.02 Reception
All new bookings are screened for release
prior to housing.
(6) Security and control including physical counts SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and searches of the facility and incarcerated Procedure
persons, contraband control, and key control. 01.01 Administration, Organization
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Management/Policy and Procedure
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ Maintenance and Review
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility The Corrections Division Commander shall, at
including security measures specific to prevention of least annually, review, and evaluate internal
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. and external security measures.
(7) Emergency procedures include: SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
section 1032 of these regulations; 07.01 Fire Procedures
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
hostages; Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 04.07 Escapes
07.03 Major Disturbance
07.04 Hostage Policy
(C) mass arrests; SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
03.14
(D) natural disasters; SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
05.05 Security
07.02 Evacuation/Movement Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and, Procedure
07.01 Fire Life Safety and Emergency
Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
A Sergeant or his designee is responsible for
regular inspections of emergency equipment
in the facility.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Procedure
security devices.
☒ ☐ ☐
All weapons, munitions, chemical agents, and
related security devices are stored in a
secured armory.
(8) Suicide Prevention. SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
10.06 Suicide Prevention Policy
10.06A Suicide Prevention Committee
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(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 05.08 Administrative Housing
06.01 Housing Assignments
11.00 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and sexual harassment. Procedure
06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has a
zero-tolerance sexual abuse policy. It is the
policy of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s
Office that sexual abuse by an employee,
contractor, volunteer, inmate, or other non-
employee with a business association with the
Sheriff’s Office is prohibited. As an inmate,
you have the right to be free of sexual assault
harassment, and retaliation for reporting. If
you are assaulted or attacked, or fear you will
☒ ☐ ☐
be attacked, or are being harassed sexually,
or want to report about another inmate who is
a victim, tell someone who can get you help.
Your safety is our concern. We want to make
sure you are physically protected and are
examined for potential medical and/or
psychological problems. You may report
confidentially if you wish. You may report this
verbally or in writing in several ways; Verbally,
Grievance, Inmate Request Form, letter to the
Division Commander or Watch Commander,
free phone call to the Rape Trauma Services
(on site), or through your attorney or any
person outside of jail.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Inmates have the right to be free of sexual
respond to retaliation against any staff or person ☒ ☐ ☐ assault harassment, and retaliation for
after reporting any abuse. reporting.
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(12) Release policy, including release planning for SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
incarcerated persons. Procedure
04.01 Release Process
09.01 Service League
The agency’s mission is to provide programs
and resources that promote positive changes
in individuals and their families involved in the
Criminal Justice system.
Service League programs are to be
coordinated by the Corrections Division
☒ ☐ ☐
Administration and run with oversight by the
Program Services Manager at the discretion
of the Corrections Division Captain.
Release planning includes Individual pre-
release counseling including but not limited to;
Referral to Community Resources, Public
Health, Probation, referral to residential and
out-patient substance abuse programs,
emergency housing, clothing, and food,
referral to employment and educational
training and opportunities.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Procedure
limited to, the following: 06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has a
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated zero-tolerance sexual abuse policy. It is the
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and policy of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Office that sexual abuse by an employee,
responsibilities that may have contributed to such contractor, volunteer, inmate, or other non-
incidents, employee with a business association with the
Sheriff’s Office is prohibited. As an inmate,
you have the right to be free of sexual assault
harassment, and retaliation for reporting. If
you are assaulted or attacked, or fear you will
☒ ☐ ☐
be attacked, or are being harassed sexually,
or want to report about another inmate who is
a victim, tell someone who can get you help.
Your safety is our concern. We want to make
sure you are physically protected and are
examined for potential medical and/or
psychological problems. You may report
confidentially if you wish. You may report this
verbally or in writing in several ways; Verbally,
Grievance, Inmate Request Form, letter to the
Division Commander or Watch Commander,
free phone call to the Rape Trauma Services
(on site), or through your attorney or any
person outside of jail.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
family, community members, and other interested Procedure
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual 06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Uninvolved incarcerated persons, family,
community members, and other interested
third parties can utilize online reporting,
citizen’s complaint forms, verbal reporting, or
reporting by written letters.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 10.01 Medical Screening
prevention program developed by the facility 10.06 Suicide Prevention
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health 10.06A Suicide Prevention Committee
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, 11.01 Classification
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons
who present a suicide risk. All inmates are initially screened for suicide
The program shall include the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ ideations and or history at the time of booking.
All correctional staff are trained to
continuously monitor and identify any person
experiencing a suicidal crisis. Correctional
officers are trained in Identifying the warning
signs and symptoms, predisposing risk
factors, verbal and behavioral cues of
impending suicidal behavior, and high-risk
periods of incarceration.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial All Custody staff with direct patient contact
personnel. shall receive 2 hours of annual training on
suicidality and prevention from QMHP.
☒ ☐ ☐ All Qualified Health Professionals (QHP) shall
receive a minimum of 1 hour of training
annually on suicide prevention and the
identification of mentally ill patients conducted
by QMHP.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon The initial intake screening form is to be
intake and prior to housing assignment. completed during booking by the intake nurse
upon entry into the facility and shall include
questions and observations regarding the
patient’s mental health status and potential for
suicidal behavior.
☒ ☐ ☐
Patients who are identified as being
potentially suicidal are immediately assessed
by a QHP and referred to a QMHP, who may
access the patient’s health record to ascertain
a history of mental conditions.
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special Patients who are identified as being
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, potentially suicidal are immediately assessed
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in by a QHP and referred to a QMHP, who may
classification. access the patient’s health record to ascertain
a history of mental conditions.
This assessment occurs following special
situations that may include placement in
☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive housing, transfer, change in
classification, or following a court
appearance.
The agency mental health provider and their
clinical team meet, at a minimum of weekly
with classification personnel to identify those
that are vulnerable, medication noncompliant,
or require acute treatment.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Arresting/transporting officers communicate
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, directly with booking and medical screening
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to time at the time of booking.
suicide risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Procedure
restrictive environment should be considered. 05.21 Intake Classification
10.06 Suicide Prevention
11.01 Classification
11.03 Administrative Classification Unit
Special housing recommendations are
shared between the mental health clinician
and classification staff prior to housing.
The QMHP will provide triage for a treatment
plan while maintaining communication with
classification personnel to ensure appropriate
☒ ☐ ☐
housing that is the least restrictive.
If Custody staff receives information from the
patient or outside sources that indicate the
patient has recently engaged in suicidal
behavior or behavior that would deem the
patient at risk, Custody staff shall immediately
notify a QHP of the reported risk factors while
maintaining line of sight observation until the
QHP/QMHP can assess the patient and
determine whether a suicide prevention watch
or close observation order needs to be
initiated.
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
10.06 Suicide Prevention
11.01 Classification
Patients/inmates identified with possible
suicide ideation shall have suicide safety
☒ ☐ ☐
precautions with staggered 15-minute or
direct observation within a safety cell based
on clinical necessity and are initiated by the
QHP until an assessment by a QMHP is
completed. Patients/inmates in a safety cell
will be provided an anti-suicidal smock or
gown and blanket/ mattress.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
procedures. Procedure
10.06 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
patients/inmates identified as being at risk for
suicide receive immediate intervention and
treatment.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides All attempted and completed suicides shall be
attempts. documented in the patient’s health record and
discussed during shift change meetings.
QMHP shall complete a Self-Injurious
Behavior Occurrence Report (SIBOR). b.
Immediate notification of serious suicide
attempts shall be provided to jail
administration, facility supervisor, Chief of
Psychiatry Officer, and Mental Health
manager. c. A patient death resulting from
suicide shall be handled pursuant to In-
☒ ☐ ☐
Custody Death Policy no. 0114.00.
Formal Death in Custody Reports - California
Government Code, section 12525 requires
that in any case in which a person dies while
in the custody of a law enforcement agency or
local or state correctional facility, the agency
shall report, in writing, to the California
Attorney General within 10 days after the
death, all facts in their possession concerning
the death.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Procedure
administrator, including the development of a corrective 08.10 Death in Custody
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review. The Death in Custody Review Team will
consist of the Facility Commander, the
director of Correctional Health Services, the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, and other health care
and sworn supervision staff who may be
relevant to the incident. The review team will
review the reports and make any
recommendations to change policies to
improve the response to the Death in
Custody.
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(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. If a patient is on suicide watch and is being
released from the facility, the patient shall be
placed on a 5150 hold and transported to the
hospital and/or LPS unit. Custody staff
☒ ☐ ☐
transporting the patient shall provide the
original completed 5150 form to the receiving
hospital staff. A copy of the 5150 form will
placed into the patient’s health record.
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Patients who are identified as being
from court as determined by the mental health director. potentially suicidal are immediately assessed
by a QHP and referred to a QMHP, who may
access the patient’s health record to ascertain
a history of mental conditions.
☒ ☐ ☐
This assessment occurs following special
situations that may include placement in
restrictive housing, transfer, change in
classification, or following a court
appearance.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility 07.01 Fire Procedures
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ 07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
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 The county fire plan is developed in
fire department to be included as part of the policy and partnership with the Office of Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Services and the local fire authority.
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Each team E.R.T. Sergeant or his designee is
with two-year retention of the inspection record; responsible for regular inspections of
emergency equipment in the facility. Each
team should do equipment inspections on an
alternating basis according to the MCF/MSCC
☒ ☐ ☐ Safety and Security Inspection Checklist
(once a month). The original paperwork will be
sent to the Jail Administration for filing.
A sampling of monthly inspections from this
inspection cycle were reviewed to verify
compliance with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent local fire inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ completed on 4/18/2023.
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 06.03 Emergency Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING The agency utilizes an automated jail
management system, Advanced Technical
Each facility administrator shall maintain a Information Management System, (ATIMS).
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the ATIMS maintains inmate demographic
monthly average daily population of sentenced and non- information, sentencing data, crime category,
sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. disposition, and gender.
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Facility administrators shall provide the Board with BSCC staff verified that self-reporting data
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ from the agency is being provided.
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV 03.05 ATIMS Booking
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each All inmate records are electronically stored in
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ the agency’s automated jail management
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, system (ATIMS).
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, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Procedure
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities 03.05 ATIMS Booking
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at All inmate records are electronically stored in
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ the agency’s automated jail management
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). system (ATIMS).
In addition to custody records, all allegations
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
of sexual abuse are referred to patrol and a
crime report is generated prior to the
disposition of an investigation.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 06.04 Inmate Incident/Injury Report
and procedures for the maintenance of written records San Mateo Corrections Division Jail
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Manual
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other Reports are written and submitted for
person. approval prior to the end of the shift or in a
reasonable amount of time.
Such records shall include the names of the persons A sampling of 20 written reports were
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, reviewed by BSCC staff and were found to be
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. well written, free of jargon, and included all
pertinent information.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Reports are written and submitted to the shift
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisor prior to the end of shift, or in a
facility manager or designee. reasonable amount of time.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility 01.05 Public Information Policy
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
dissemination of information to the public, to other Correctional Division Staff shall make
government agencies, and to the news media. The available to the public and inmates for their
public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review, the below listed materials. (Section a,
☒ ☐ ☐
review the following material: b 1-19).
BSCC reviewed the agency policy and
verified that these policies are individually
listed in the Public Information Policy.
In addition, this is accessible on the agency
website.
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(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections The Board of State and Community
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Corrections minimum standards for local
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. detention facilities as found in Title 15 of the
☒ ☐ ☐
California Code of Regulations are accessible
by request, on the inmate tablet, and on the
agency website.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated Facility rules and procedures affecting
people as specified in sections: inmates as specified in the Title 15 Section
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ are provided in the inmate Orientation
Handbook and are accessible by request or
on the agency website.
(2) 1061, Education Plan SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
(3) 1062, Visiting SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
13.01 Regular Family Visiting
(4) 1063, Correspondence SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
13.06 Visiting and Correspondence
(5) 1064, Library Service SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
09.03 Library Services
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
06.06 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Writings Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
09.03 Library Services
13.04 Inmate Mail
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
13.05 Inmate Telephones
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 13.02 Attorney and Official Visiting
01.05 Public Information Policy /Access to
Courts and Counsel
(10) 1069, Orientation SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
01.05 Public Information Policy/Inmate
Orientation
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
01.05 Public Information
Policy/Individual/Family Service Program
(12) 1071, Voting SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
01.05 Public Information Policy/Voting
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(13) 1072, Religious Observance SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 01.05 Public Information Policy/Religious
Observance and Programs
1018 Religious Programs and Practices
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
01.05 Public Information Policy/Grievance
06.08 Inmate Grievance Procedure
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
06.05 Inmate Rules
06.03 Disciplinary Procedures
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Persons Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 01.05 Public Information Policy/Plan for
Inmate Discipline
06.03 Disciplinary Procedures
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure01.05 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy/Forms of Inmate Discipline
06.03 Disciplinary Procedures
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 01.05 Public Information
Policy/Limitations on Inmate Discipline
06.03 Disciplinary Procedures
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
01.05 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy/Responsibility for Health Care
Services
03.10.05 Care and Treatment
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. 08.10 Death in Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and Formal Death in Custody Reports - California
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of Government Code, section 12525 requires
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team ☒ ☐ ☐ that in any case in which a person dies while
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or in the custody of a law enforcement agency or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible local or state correctional facility, the agency
physician and other health care and supervision staff shall report, in writing, to the California
who are relevant to the incident. Attorney General within 10 days after the
death, all facts in their possession concerning
the death.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the After the final reports are completed, copies
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to will be forwarded to the Death in Custody
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Review Team. The Review team will consist
identify issues that require further study. of the Facility Commander, the director of
Correctional Health Services, the responsible
☒ ☐ ☐ physician, and other health care and sworn
supervision staff who may be relevant to the
incident. The review team will review the
reports and make any recommendations to
change policies to improve the response to
the Death in Custody.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
☐ ☐ ☒
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, 11.01 Intake Classification
or III facility shall develop and implement a written 11.02 Classification Review
classification plan designed to properly assign 11.03 Administrative Classification Unit
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories of gender identity, age, BSCC staff reviewed the agency classification
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, policies, practices, and records and verified
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- that all inmates are screened, interviewed,
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or and classified prior to housing. The
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide instrument used for screening and evaluating
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such is objective and of the Risk and Security
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the Assessments reviewed, they were
extent possible within the limits of the available number comprehensive and classification
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. recommendations were rarely overridden.
☒ ☐ ☐
The written classification plan shall be based on All classification records are entered into and
objective criteria and include receiving screening stored in the agency’s electronic jail
performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and management system, ATIMS.
a record of each person's classification level, housing
restrictions, and housing assignments. Inmates who are classified as special needs
or administrative separation are reviewed and
evaluated for the least restrictive housing
weekly.
The classification team works collaboratively
with the medical and mental health team and
meets weekly to evaluate and develop
strategies for those in restrictive housing
areas.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall During the physical plant inspection, BSCC
establish and implement a classification system which staff interviewed multiple inmates regarding
will include the use of classification officers or a their classification status and were advised
classification committee in order to properly assign that there is a review and appeals process
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation available for re-classification.
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall
include the use of as 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.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, The classification unit screens and evaluates
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis all inmates for determining housing and
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety program assignments considering the
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement prevention of jail violence and placing
would present management or security problems. A appropriate inmates in custody programs by
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall interviewing each inmate to ensure their
be given serious consideration. safety within the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
During the physical plant inspection, BSCC
staff interviewed inmates regarding their
classification process and status, inmates
advised that they are solicited for input
regarding their safety during the interview
process.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 10.07 Infection Control Policy
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 03.10 Communicable Disease
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a BSCC staff reviewed the Infection Control
medical evaluation is completed. Policy/Communicable Disease and verified
that all inmates are screened at booking prior
to admittance. Medical staff is responsible for
☒ ☐ ☐
this screening; however, staff are trained to
identify symptoms of communicable diseases
that require triage, treatment, and or
quarantine.
The Communicable Disease Policy follows all
Public Health Guidelines and addresses
pandemic response, treatment, control, and
reporting.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be All medical screenings are completed by
made of the person being booked as to whether the medical staff.
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.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.18 Special Needs Offender Program
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated All inmates are screened at the time of
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of admittance coupled with ongoing visual
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. observations and verbal interactions with
inmates for identifying behavioral crises within
the jail facility.
Collaborative efforts are made by custody,
medical, and mental health staff to identify,
manage, and house inmates with special
needs in a manner that promotes the safety of
staff and other inmates in all San Mateo
County Correctional Facilities.
There are two special housing areas
designed, dedicated, and staffed with mental
health professionals for addressing the
special needs of those experiencing a
☒ ☐ ☐
behavioral crisis.
Sheriff’s Office staff assigned to these areas
are specially trained for the supervision and
communication in handling these persons.
Mental health staff are onsite twenty-four
hours per day.
BSCC staff were able to observe these
housing areas and mental health strategies
on the day of the physical plant inspection.
The protocols that the agency has developed
and implemented for addressing this specific
population are comprehensive and
impressive.
The agency has implemented a clinical
approach that should be considered a model
for addressing the mentally ill population that
local jails are facing across the state and
nation.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Every inmate is evaluated prior to admittance
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be and housing.
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 Please see above.
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 Holding cells are used for temporary
safety of the person in crisis or others. separation, special housing is used for the
☒ ☐ ☐ treatment of a behavioral health crisis and a
safety cell may be used to protect a person
from immediate self-harm.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall 05.08 Administrative Housing
develop and implement policies and procedures for the 06.02 Maximum Security/Disciplinary
administrative separation of incarcerated people. Housing
The Administrative Housing units are located
on the third floor, East and West side in the
☒ ☐ ☐ Maguire Correctional Facility.
Disciplinary Housing contains appropriate
bedding, clothing, and personal hygiene
items. Separated inmates are afforded all
programming opportunities that are not
related to discipline. All special housing
inmates are reviewed by classification
weekly.
Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Administratively separated inmates are
an incarcerated person’s health. monitored by health care and mental health
staff to ensure that separation housing does
not adversely affect the person’s health or
mental status.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency has developed and implemented
a strategy for comingling separated inmates
in prescreened groups for exercise and
recreation with the intent of promoting
behavior that is conducive to less restrictive
housing.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for Administrative Housing of inmates will be
incarcerated people who have: used for those inmates determined to be
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or prone to escape, assault staff or other
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal inmates, and disrupt the operations of the jail
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects or in need of protection from other inmates.
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, Administrative Housing of inmates will be
and facility staff. used to maintain order, ensure the safety of
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is staff and inmates, and/or to preserve the
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or security of the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
people, and facility staff. Administrative Housing MCF 3 West A or B
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or shall not be used as punishment or discipline.
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.
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(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Procedure
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility 11.01 Intake Classification
staff. 11.02 Classification Review
11.03 Administrative Classification Unit
☒ ☐ ☐
Separated inmates are afforded all
programming opportunities that are not
related to discipline. All special housing
inmates are reviewed by classification
weekly.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
evaluation of the need to continue placement in Procedure
administrative separation. 11.02 Classification Review
☒ ☐ ☐
All classification reviews are documented and
stored in the agency’s electronic jail
management system, ATIMS.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 06.12 Use of Safety Cell
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who
display behavior which results in the destruction of An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to if: he or she appears to be a danger to
self or others. himself/herself or others if he/she appears
gravely disabled pending a physician’s
opinion; or he/she displays bizarre behavior
which results in the destruction of property or
reveals an intent to cause self-inflicted
☒ ☐ ☐
physical harm.
A sampling of 20 safety cell placement logs
and associated documentation was reviewed
by BSCC staff.
All logs reviewed contained all necessary
pertinent information, conformed to required
timelines for safety checks, and approvals for
placement and retention, and indicated that
fluids and nutrition were offered.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and with the approval of the facility manager or the
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate watch commander.
☒ ☐ ☐
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for Under no circumstances shall an inmate be
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ placed in a safety cell for discipline or as a
substitute for treatment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only
approval of the facility manager or designee, or with the approval of the facility manager or the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall watch commander.
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
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(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as A medical assessment shall be completed
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of within a maximum of 12 hours of placement in
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be the safety cell or at the next daily sick call,
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to whichever is earliest.
☒ ☐ ☐
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. In practice, medical staff is present and
completes an assessment at the time of
placement.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Please see above.
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Every inmate in a safety cell must be directly
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute observed at least twice in every 30-minute
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be period.
documented.
The intervals of the checks within the 30-
minute period should vary; they should not be
on a routine schedule the inmate can predict
☒ ☐ ☐ but often enough that staff can assure inmate
safety.
BSCC verified through the review of
documentation and visual observation during
the physical plant inspection, that safety
checks are completed and are documented
within each 30-minute period.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure Please see above.
☒ ☐ ☐
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal designed “safety garment,” to provide for their
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's personal privacy unless specific identifiable
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. risks to the inmate’s safety or to the security
☒ ☐ ☐
of the facility are documented.
This was verified by BSCC staff on the date of
the physical plant inspection. Those placed in
safety cells were visually observed to be
wearing a safety garment.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 06.13 Use of Sobering Cell
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety The Sobering Cell is being decommissioned
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. due to non-use. The sobering cell was not
used during this inspection cycle.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as
soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☐ ☐ ☒
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must
☐ ☐ ☒
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every ☐ ☐ ☒
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.09 Mentally Developmentally Disabled
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Inmates
procedures for the identification and evaluation, 06.19 Special Needs Program
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Those exhibiting signs or symptoms of
developmental disabilities. developmental disabilities are screened and
☒ ☐ ☐ identified prior to housing. Medical staff is
responsible for contacting County Mental
Health for known medical diagnosis treatment
and or records.
This special needs population requires
substantial supervision to ensure for their
safety and well-being due to their inability to
care for themselves.
The health authority or designee shall contact the A person exhibiting signs or symptoms of a
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or developmental disability should be assigned
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the to the Special Needs Offenders Program.
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of Under no circumstances shall placement into
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. the SNO program be used as punishment or
☒ ☐ ☐ discipline. 1. Inmates in SNO housing are
entitled to all the privileges and rights of other
inmates except as directed by the
management level (see procedures below)
corresponding to the acuity of their special
needs.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.10 Use of Force
responsible physician, shall develop and implement 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which It is the policy of the Corrections Division that
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated all Custody Staff shall take any and all means
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this necessary to minimize or prevent incidents
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, that require the use of force and will adhere to
or other restraint devices when used to restrain the policy set out in General Order 5-01. “Use
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility of Force” is an immediate means of
manager may delegate authority to place an overcoming resistance, to control the threat of
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health imminent harm to themselves or others.
care staff.
When no reasonable alternative exists; staff
shall use only the amount of force that is
necessary to gain and maintain control of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incident.
Restraint equipment and/or devices will be
used on inmates who display threatening,
aggressive, or destructive behavior which
may result in the destruction of property or
exhibit the intent to cause physical harm to
themselves or others.
• Restraint Chair
• Body Wrap
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 uses of
restraint devices and found the logs to be
completed, timely, and were accompanied by
a written incident report articulating the details
of the behavior leading to the placement.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in BSCC staff observed cardiopulmonary
immediate medical/mental health referral; resuscitation equipment located throughout
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation the facility.
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; While in restraints, inmates shall be housed
alone or in a specified housing area which
☒ ☐ ☐
makes provisions to protect the inmate from
abuse.
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(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Custody Staff shall check and provide for the
inmate’s sanitation and/or personal hygiene
needs. Medical will be notified immediately if
a need for medical treatment is indicated.
Medical and Custody Staff shall jointly ensure
the inmate’s food and fluid needs are
adequately met and documented. Fluids will
be offered every two (2) hours. When fluids
☒ ☐ ☐
and nutrition are offered or given, it shall be
noted on the Observation Log.
Medical is also responsible for monitoring
inmates’ circulation every hour.
This was verified and is documented on the
Observation Log.
(5) exercising of extremities.
☒ ☐ ☐
This is documented on the Observation Log.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for Under no circumstances shall an inmate be
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ placed in restraints as discipline, punishment,
or as a substitute for discipline or punishment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on When no reasonable alternative exists; staff
incarcerated people who display behavior which shall use only the amount of force that is
results in the destruction of property or reveal an necessary to gain and maintain control of the
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. incident.
☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint equipment and/or devices will be
used on inmates who display threatening,
aggressive, or destructive behavior which
may result in the destruction of property or
exhibits the intent to cause physical harm to
themselves or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less When no reasonable alternative exists; staff
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- shall use only the amount of force that is
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are necessary to gain and maintain control of the
deemed ineffective. incident.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Except where emergency conditions exist
restraints only with the approval of the facility which require the immediate use of restraints
manager, the facility watch commander, or (other than handcuffs) to prevent physical
responsible health care staff; continued retention harm to an inmate or others, an inmate may
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. only be placed in restraints with the approval
of the Watch Commander, Administrative
Commander, or Detention Division
Commander (Captain).
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be While in restraints, inmates shall be housed
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. alone or in a specified housing area with direct
☒ ☐ ☐
supervision by medical staff to protect the
inmate.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Medical Staff shall be notified immediately
shall be secured within one hour from the time of when an inmate has been placed in any cell
placement. in the MCF in restraint devices for physical
evaluation by medical and to assess the need
for referral to Mental Health for
evaluation/treatment.
If Custody Staff determines the continued use
of restraints is still necessary for the safety of
the inmate, within one hour the On-Duty
☒ ☐ ☐ Charge Nurse will be notified and a medical
Section 06.11 3 of 4 opinion on such retention
be secured.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for
continued retention at least every (1) hour
thereafter.
Medical Staff is responsible for coordinating a
mental health consultation to assess the need
for mental health evaluation/treatment.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Medical Staff shall be notified immediately
four hours of placement. when an inmate has been placed in any cell
in the MCF in restraint devices for physical
☒ ☐ ☐
evaluation by medical and to assess the need
for referral to Mental Health for
evaluation/treatment.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Custody Staff shall conduct direct visual
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure observation on a restrained inmate at least
that the restraints are properly employed, and to twice every thirty (30) minutes to ensure that
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated the restraints are properly employed and the
person. Such observation shall be documented. safety and well-being of the inmate. These
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons checks shall be independent of any checks by
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area medical and shall be recorded on the
which makes provisions to protect the person from Observation Log.
abuse.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 uses of
restraint devices and found the logs to be
complete and safety checks were timely.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in There was no instance of a person remaining
consultation with responsible health care staff in restraint devices for a time period
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be exceeding eight hours.
☒ ☐ ☐
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
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(11) All events and information related to the The primary staff member involved will initiate
placement in restraints shall be documented and a Report of Inmate Action (Use of Force
shall be video recorded unless exigent Report), detailing the type of force used, any
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The restraint devices used, and the circumstances
documentation shall include: the reason for that required and justified the use of force and
placement; person authorizing placement; names of ☒ ☐ ☐ the type of force that was used.
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement. When using the restraint chair or body wrap
as a restraint, videotaped documentation of
the placement into and removal from is
necessary.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.10 Use of Force
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. An inmate known to be pregnant or in
In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy recovery after delivery shall not be restrained
shall include reference to the following: by the use of leg irons, waist chains, or
handcuffs behind the body.
A pregnant inmate 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 inmate, the staff, or the public.
(The determination to apply a restraint device
☒ ☐ ☐ under this section shall be documented.) 3.
Restraints shall be removed when a
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
4. Upon confirmation of an inmate’s
pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in
writing, of the standards and policies
governing pregnant inmates, including, but
not limited to, the provisions of PC 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies. 5. The rights provided for
pregnant inmates by this policy will be posted
in at least one conspicuous location to which
female inmates have access.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or An inmate known to be pregnant or in
in recovery after delivery or termination of the recovery after delivery shall not be restrained
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☒ ☐ ☐ by the use of leg irons, waist chains, or
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination in recovery after delivery, shall not be
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both,
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for unless deemed necessary for the safety and
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
the staff, or the public.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed when a
who is currently responsible for the medical care of professional who is currently responsible for
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the recovery after delivery, determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary. removal of restraints is medically necessary
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy,
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated standards and policies governing pregnant
pregnant people. ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates, including, but not limited to, the
provisions of PC 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized 03.16 Retrieval of Fluid Samples and Prints
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel under 295-299 PC
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force 06.10 Use of Force
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or
palm print impressions from individuals who are required It shall be the policy of the San Mateo County
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions Sheriff’s Office to collect DNA specimens,
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse and/or print impressions, from those
following written or oral request. ☒ ☐ ☐ individuals who are required to provide such
specimens, samples, and impressions
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296. Upon
collection of these specimens and
impressions, they shall be forwarded to the
California Department of Justice.
In practice, force is not used to collect DNA or
specimens. If force is necessary, the person
is transported to the hospital for collection.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of When no reasonable alternative exists; staff
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that shall use only the amount of force that is
an objective, trained and competent correctional necessary to gain and maintain control of the
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and incident.
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded Please see above.
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
☒ ☐ ☐
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Please see above.
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
information that reflects the fact that the offender was
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
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(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Please see above.
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding,
the tape shall be retained administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall 09.02 Educational Programs
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
education program for incarcerated persons. The agency coordinates and delivers
programs within the Maguire Correctional
Facility. These programs provide problem-
solving, humanitarian, educational and
personal growth-oriented services.
All services exist to provide one or more of the
following: rehabilitation, stress reduction,
☒ ☐ ☐
personal growth, and emergency assistance.
Our client population consists of jail inmates,
former inmates and State prisoners, and the
families of either.
The agency provides an extensive menu of
programs and services.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates
during the onsite physical plant inspection and
verified that all persons incarcerated have
access to programs.
When such services are not made available by the Please see above.
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 Please see above.
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Please see above.
established. Modified academic or vocational
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
1062 VISITING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement 13.01 Regular Family Visiting
written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements: It is the intention of the Sheriff’s Office to
provide as many opportunities as possible for
☒ ☐ ☐ inmate visiting without disrupting normal jail
operations. Inmates will be allowed to visit
with family and friends based on the listed
schedule and criteria.
Onsite in-person and video visitation are
available at the Maguire Correctional Facility.
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(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: Inmates are limited to two visits per seven-day
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility period.
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow. The designated seven-day period for each
inmate is different and may change
depending on the most recent visiting date.
☒ ☐ ☐
Visits will last 45 minutes with a 15-minute
break between visits to clear out the video
visitation booths.
A maximum of three (3) people (including
children) may visit an inmate at one time.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting During the onsite physical plant inspection
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made BSCC staff observed the visiting schedule
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. posted in the public lobby of the Maguire
☒ ☐ ☐
Correctional Facility. Visiting schedules are
listed in the Orientation Handbook and are
accessible on the agency website.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV BSCC staff verified that all incarcerated
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two persons are allowed a minimum of two 45-
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated minute visits per week.
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Visiting may be canceled without advanced
operational or safety and security concern exists. All notice for security reasons and/or any other
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility reason deemed necessary by the Watch
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled Commander and/or Security Sergeant.
visits and document such review.
Loss of visitation is not imposed as a
discipline sanction absent a visiting violation.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the onsite physical plant inspection
and verified that visiting is not canceled for
reasons other than security issues (this has
not happened during this inspection cycle). In
addition, inmates advised that they have not
received disciplinary sanctions that include
loss of visitation absent a visiting violation.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this No person under the age of 18 will be allowed
section shall include provision for visitation by minor to visit without the accompaniment of a parent
children of the incarcerated person. or guardian 18 years or older.
☒ ☐ ☐
A maximum of three (3) people (including
children) may visit an inmate at one time.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is available to supplement the
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the existing visitation program.
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors There is no charge for video visitation. Video
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation is available remotely and onsite.
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
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(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; Onsite in person without barrier.
Onsite in person with barrier.
Onsite video.
Remote video.
Visitation hours; Listed below.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Sunday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and
Friday:
• 0800-2100 hrs. Visits are 45 minutes
in length.
Saturday:
• 1200-2145 hrs. Visits are 45 minutes
in length.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visits can be terminated when a valid security
issue is present or when a violation occurs.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 13.04 Inmate Mail
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an There is no limitation on the volume of mail
incarcerated person may send or receive; that an inmate may send or receive. Inmates
may correspond, confidentially, with State
and Federal Courts, any member of the State
Bar or holder of public office, the Board of
☒ ☐ ☐ State and Community Corrections, and a
Watch Commander or the Corrections
Division Commander.
Those inmates who are without funds shall be
permitted at least four postage paid letters
each week to permit correspondence with
family members and friends but without
limitation on the number of postage paid
letters to his/her attorney and to the courts.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be Staff may read outgoing mail when there is a
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ valid security reason and approved by the
manager or designee approves; Corrections Division Commander.
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(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s Inmates may correspond, confidentially, with
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any State and Federal Courts, any member of the
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and State Bar or holder of public office, the Board
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ of State and Community Corrections, and a
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail Watch Commander or the Corrections
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money Division Commander.
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, Please see above.
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Those inmates who are without funds shall be
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes permitted at least four postage paid
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit envelopes and eight sheets of paper each
correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ week to permit correspondence with family
without limitation on the number of postage paid members and friends but without limitation on
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the number of postage paid letters to his/her
the courts. attorney and to the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 09.03 Recreational and Law Library
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and Services
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
determined by the facility administrator. The library Library privileges are available to all inmates
service shall include access to the following resources ☒ ☐ ☐ housed in the Maguire Correctional Facility.
via paper documents or through electronic media and Access to the Law Library is regulated in order
include current information on community services and to provide reasonable access for inmates in a
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference fair and equitable manner while preserving
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV library materials and maintaining the security
facilities such a program can be either in-house or of the facility. The Program Services Manager
provided through access to the community. will have oversight of this program.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall 1005 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of The Division Commander or authorized
seven days to include: designee shall be responsible for ensuring
there is sufficient secure space allocated for
physical exercise and recreation, and that a
schedule is developed to ensure
accessibility to both activities for all inmates.
Distributed over a period of seven days,
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates shall receive an opportunity for at
least three hours of exercise and seven
hours of recreation (15 CCR 1065).
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the onsite physical plant
inspection and verified that access to
exercise and recreation are occurring at a
minimum of 10 hours per week. In practice,
inmates receive more than 10 hours per
week of out of cell time.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐
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Policies shall include reasonable and necessary Inmates’ recreation schedule will be
procedures to ensure safety and security. determined by their classification status,
security concerns, and operational
☒ ☐ ☐ schedules (e.g., meals, searches, lockdown,
court). Staff should ensure that the
maximum possible time is provided to
inmates for recreation.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
AND WRITINGS Procedure
13.04 Inmate Mail
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit Newspapers, magazines, periodicals, or
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any books sent through the United States mail
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for must be mailed to you directly from the
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐ publisher or any approved “dot com”
facility administrator shall develop and implement a bookstore.
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 Literature that promotes gang activity,
any legitimate penological interest; violence, hatred, racism, or any other item
☒ ☐ ☐
that affects the security of the jail will not be
allowed.
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Please see above.
mail containing information concerning where, how,
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson,
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any
☒ ☐ ☐
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling
or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages Upon receipt of a package or publication, it
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and will be opened and checked for contraband.
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, Maximum of five books per inmate.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 13.05 inmate Telephones
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls All inmate housing units are equipped with
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. “collect call” telephones. These telephones
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by will not accept incoming calls and will only
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be make collect and calling card outgoing calls.
☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication There are TDDs (telephones for the hearing
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices impaired) located in the Maguire Correctional
may include but are not limited to videophones, Facility.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 13.02 Attorney and Official Visiting
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have 13.04 Inmate Mail
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of: Attorney and official visiting will be conducted
in the designated Attorney Visiting Rooms on
the MCF housing units.
There is no limitation on the volume of mail
that an inmate may send or receive. Inmates
may correspond, confidentially, with State
☒ ☐ ☐
and Federal Courts, any member of the State
Bar or holder of public office, the Board of
State and Community Corrections, and a
Watch Commander or the Corrections
Division Commander.
Those inmates who are without funds shall be
permitted at least two postage-paid letters
each week to permit correspondence with
family members and friends but without
limitation on the number of postage-paid
letters to his/her attorney and to the courts.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1069 ORIENTATION SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator 505 Inmate Handbook and Orientation
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
implementation of a program for people newly admitted The Division Commander shall provide an
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of effective inmate orientation process that
placement in a living area. includes an inmate handbook. The
☒ ☐ ☐ orientation should take place within 24
hours of an inmate’s housing and prior to the
inmate being moved to general population
Orientation materials should be available in
the housing units so the information is
available to inmates throughout their time in
custody.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and A written Inmate Handbook is issued along
☒ ☐ ☐
may be supplemented with video orientation. with a verbal orientation upon housing.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation In addition to English, orientation
information to each person, including those with information will be provided in at least the
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English three most used languages for the inmate
proficiency (LEP). population.
Interpretive services will be provided to
inmates who do not speak any of the
languages in which the orientation
information is available.
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates who cannot read, are visually
impaired, or have intellectual, psychiatric, or
speech disabilities, or limited reading skills
shall have the materials read to them by a
staff member or presented to them using
audible recorded media (28 CFR 115.16).
Inmates who are deaf or hard of hearing
shall be provided with interpretation
services. Reasonable efforts should be
made by the staff to assist the inmate in
understanding the information.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Handbook
be limited to, the following: and verified that the below listed sections (1-
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage 10) are contained in the handbook.
rules;
(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; ☒ ☐ ☐
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(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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility 09.01 Service League
shall develop written policies and procedures which
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private The agency’s mission is to provide programs
agencies for individual or family social service programs and resources that promote positive changes
for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the in individuals and their families involved in the
☒ ☐ ☐
services and resources available in the community and Criminal Justice system.
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service
delivery. Service League programs are to be
coordinated by the Corrections Division
Administration and run with oversight by the
Program Services Manager at the discretion
of the Corrections Division Captain.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced 09.01 Service League
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
written policies and procedures whereby the county The Service League volunteers are in the jail
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, daily. If you have a request for service, fill out
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. an Inmate Request form and place it in the
Inmate Request Form box in each housing
☒ ☐ ☐ unit. The Service League also provides
counseling, religious services, and help with
family matters, as well as assistance with
voting.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the physical plant inspection and
verified that inmates are aware of how to
access voting or voter registration.
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1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility 09.01 Service League
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide 09.05 Religious Services
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices, and counseling on a Religious services are provided for all San
voluntary basis. Mateo County jail facilities through the
coordination of multi-denominational
activities. Regular services, individual
counseling, bible study groups, and spiritual
growth groups are provided by various
denominations, to accommodate the needs of
inmates. About 2,000 Bibles, Korans, and
other religious materials in both English and
Spanish are obtained and provided at no cost
to the inmates, upon request.
Volunteers are recruited, screened, and
☒ ☐ ☐
oriented to jail regulations. Local pastors
wishing to visit their parishioners in the jails
are assisted with arrangements to do so.
Personal crises, i.e., death in the family,
divorce, etc., are responded to immediately.
Inmates requesting to be married are
interviewed and involved in pre-marital
counseling, and marriages are usually
arranged by the Religious Services
coordinator, and performed by an ordained
minister.
Individualized requests for specific religious
materials can be made to the Service League.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates and
were able to visually observe religious
materials and effects during the physical plant
inspection.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and 06.08 Grievance Procedure
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby all Any inmate of the San Mateo County Jail
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to system may grieve any condition of
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions confinement over which the San Mateo
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; County Sheriff's Office has control. A
☒ ☐ ☐
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program grievance should be resolved at the lowest
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; possible level. This means the inmate should
and food, clothing, and bedding. first direct his/her problem to line staff. This
Such policies and procedures shall include: may be done informally by talking to line staff.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 random
grievances and verified that grievances were
logged, processed, and answered within the
appropriate timeline prescribed by policy.
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(1) a grievance form; BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates and
observed housing area access to grievances
and were able to verify that grievances are
accessible and processed as prescribed by
policy.
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates interviewed stated that they were
aware of the grievance system, and knew how
to access, complete, submit, and appeal a
grievance.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions for accessing, submitting, and
grievance, including relevant deadlines; appealing a grievance are listed in the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
handbook and are printed on the grievance
form.
(3) a process for submission and handling of All grievances are logged and reviewed for
☒ ☐ ☐
anonymous grievances; processing.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest A grievance should be resolved at the lowest
appropriate staff level; possible level. This means the inmate should
first direct his problem to a line staff member
☒ ☐ ☐ (before receiving the inmate’s grievance, the
line staff shall make every effort to handle the
issue informally or through an inmate request
form).
(5) appeal to the next level of review; If an inmate is dissatisfied, he/she may appeal
☒ ☐ ☐
the supervisor’s decision.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each In practice, grievances that are specific to
level of review which acts on the grievance; areas that do not involve conditions of
confinement or staff conduct or those that are
out of the agency’s control, are not processed
☒ ☐ ☐ as a typical grievance.
Efforts are made to direct the inmate to the
appropriate party to submit their inquiry or
complaint.
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response Inmate grievances that require a simple
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed inquiry and no detailed investigation will be
a period of 15 calendar days; answered by the supervisor on a timely basis.
☒ ☐ ☐ Responses to grievances will be returned to
the inmate as soon as possible, no longer
than 10 business days, from when custody
staff received the grievance.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction If the complaint is in reference to a specific
within the facility; staff member or department, (Custody,
Correctional Health Services, Food Services,
☒ ☐ ☐ Medical, etc.), the grievance should be
forwarded to that sworn staff member’s
supervisor or the department’s supervisor for
a Section 06.08 2 of 4 written response.
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(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, Once the supervisor provides a written
appeal, response, and related documents to the response, the grievance shall be returned to
incarcerated person; and, the inmate. Copies of the fully completed
grievance will be distributed as follows:
☒ ☐ ☐
• Yellow – Inmate
• Pink – Staff
• White – Jail Administration
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct It is the Jail Administrative Compliance Unit’s
regular review of grievances, responses, and responsibility to maintain files of inmate
appeals. grievances, responses, and dispositions.
The Administrative Lieutenant shall maintain
☒ ☐ ☐
all received inmate appeals. A log shall be
kept of all appeals and each supplied with a
unique identification number and date stamp
(date received) placed upon each appeal for
tracking and record-keeping purposes.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: Any inmate who submits an excessive
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to number of grievances may be subject to a
control the submission of an excessive number of restriction of their grievance privileges in
grievances. accordance with Minimum Jail Standards,
California Code of Regulations, Title 15,
☒ ☐
Section 3084.4.
There was no occurrence of this occurring
during the review of a sampling of 20 random
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility 600 Inmate Discipline
administrator shall establish written rules and 600.3.1 Inmate Rules and Sanctions
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated
persons. It is the policy of this office to maintain written
general categories of prohibited inmate
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
☒ ☐ ☐ behavior that are clear, consistent, and
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
uniformly applied. Written rules and
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
guidelines will be made available to all
inmates. They will include a process for
resolving minor infractions and a hearing
process for more serious breaches of inmate
rules. Criminal acts may be referred to the
appropriate criminal agency.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Inmate rules and disciplinary action are
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing accessible on the inmate tables and are
units and the booking area or issued to each person contained in the Inmate Handbook.
upon booking. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that this information is
easily accessible by reviewing the Inmate
Handbook and tablet content.
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For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Both methods for access listed above
to read English, and for persons with disabilities, contain information that is provided in at
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them least the three most used languages for the
verbally or provide them with material in an inmate population.
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions. Interpretive services will be provided to
inmates who do not speak any of the
languages in which the orientation
information is available.
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates who cannot read, are visually
impaired, or have intellectual, psychiatric, or
speech disabilities, or limited reading skills
shall have the materials read to them by a
staff member or presented to them using
audible recorded media (28 CFR 115.16).
Inmates who are deaf or hard of hearing shall
be provided with interpretation services.
Reasonable efforts should be made by the
staff to assist the inmate in understanding the
information.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
PERSONS Procedure
600 Inmate Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following A sampling of 20 disciplinary packets was
elements: reviewed by BSCC staff. Disciplinary packets
reviewed contained appropriate sanctions
that were commensurate with the violation.
Timelines were adhered to, and notices were
☒ ☐ ☐
issued.
BSCC staff interviewed inmates on the day of
the physical plant inspection and were
advised by those who have navigated the
disciplinary process that they were notified of
the violation, they were able to be present and
make a statement at the hearing and were
able to appeal the decision should they not
agree with the disposition.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Minor acts of non-conformity with rules may
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff be handled informally by any deputy (15 CCR
may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as 1081).
access to television, telephones, commissary, or
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written ☒ ☐ ☐ Any staff member imposing informal discipline
documentation and supervisory approval. shall complete the reporting portion of the
disciplinary report and provide the form to the
supervisor for review prior to the imposition of
the sanction.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules The staff member who learned of the rule
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive violation shall write and submit a disciplinary
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in report, along with all relevant evidence, to the
☒ ☐ ☐
writing by the staff member observing the act and appropriate supervisor prior to the end of the
submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences shift (15 CCR 1081).
of such violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐
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2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary The Division Commander shall appoint at
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to least one hearing officer to preside and
impose such consequences. conduct disciplinary hearings of major rule
violations. The hearing officer should be a
☒ ☐ ☐ qualified supervisor or suitably trained
designee who will have the responsibility and
authority to rule on charges of inmate rule
violations. The hearing officer shall also have
the power to impose sanctions.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are The hearing officer shall not investigate nor
involved in the charges. preside over any inmate disciplinary hearing
☒ ☐ ☐ on cases where he/she was a witness or was
directly involved in the incident that generated
the complaint (15 CCR 1081).
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person An inmate charged with a major rule violation
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within shall be given a written description of the
specified timeframes: incident and the rules violated at least 24
☒ ☐ ☐
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice hours prior to a disciplinary hearing.
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Unless waived in writing by the inmate,
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours hearings may not be held in less than 24
after the report has been submitted to the hours from the time of notification (15 CCR
disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has 1081).
☒ ☐ ☐
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 Inmates charged with major rule violations are
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and entitled to be present at a hearing unless
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The waived in writing or excluded because their
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or behavior poses a threat to facility safety,
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the ☒ ☐ ☐ security, and order (15 CCR 1081).
issues are complex.
Accused inmates have the right to make a
statement, present evidence, and call
witnesses at the hearing (15 CCR 1081).
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 Investigations involving major rule violations
hours after an incarcerated person has been should be initiated within 24 hours of the initial
informed of the charge(s) in writing. report and completed in sufficient time for the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate to have a disciplinary hearing, which is
required within 72 hours of the time the inmate
was informed, in writing, of the charges.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary All disciplinary hearing reports and
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and dispositions shall be reviewed by the Division
☒ ☐ ☐
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility Commander or the authorized designee soon
manager or designee. after the final disposition.
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6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a The hearing officer shall write a report
written statement by the fact-finders about the regarding the decision and detailing the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ evidence and the reasons for the disciplinary
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept action. A copy of the report shall be provided
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. to the inmate.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Inmates wishing to appeal the decision of the
supervisor on all disciplinary action. hearing officer must do so in writing within five
☒ ☐ ☐ days of the decision. All appeals will be
forwarded to the Division Commander or
authorized designee for review.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility Inmates who are accused of a major rule
administrator from administratively separating any violation may be moved to administrative
incarcerated person from the general population or housing for pre-hearing detention, with the
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical Watch Commander’s approval, if there is an
☒ ☐ ☐
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of immediate threat to safety or security (15
the person, staff, program, or community is endangered, CCR 1081).
pending disciplinary action or a review as required by
Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of Inmates placed in pre-hearing detention may
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ be subject to property and privilege
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. restrictions outlined in 15 CCR 1081.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Sanctions
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of Discipline shall be commensurate with the
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the nature and circumstances of the offense
following: committed, the inmate's disciplinary history,
(a) Loss of privileges. and the sanctions imposed for comparable
(b) Extra work detail. offenses by other inmates with similar
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. histories (28 CFR 115.78(b); 15 CCR 1082).
(d) Removal from work details.
Sanctions are imposed for the purpose of
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
controlling or changing an inmate's
Code Section 4019.
behavior, not for the purpose of punishment
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
(15 CCR 1082).
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Acceptable forms of discipline shall include
but not be limited to the following (15 CCR
1082):
• Loss of privileges
• Extra work detail
• Short-term lockdown for less
than 24 hours
• Removal from work details
• Forfeiture of work time credits
earned under Penal Code §
4019
• Forfeiture of good time credits
earned under Penal Code §
4019
• Disciplinary housing
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly 600.3.1 Inmate Rules and Sanctions
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Discipline is for those inmates involved in the
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological action/violation. There shall be no mass
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ discipline of uninvolved inmates.
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: Maximum discipline sanctions (including
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option placement in disciplinary housing) for any one
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and incident, regardless of the number of rules
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and violated, shall not exceed 15 days.
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Inmates with excludable conditions shall not
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the be placed in disciplinary segregation. Inmates
facility manager before the disciplinary separation shall not be placed in disciplinary segregation
status is continued. This review shall include a for behaviors that are a manifestation of
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews mental illness, as determined by qualified
shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter medical personnel.
until the disciplinary status has ended. This review
shall be documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have BSCC staff inspected all cells contained in the
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Maguire Correctional Facility on the day of the
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be physical plant inspection and verified that all
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles cells are equipped with all required Title 24
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be furnishings and fixtures.
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 Inmates with excludable conditions (see
medical staff determine that an individual has Police 507.3) shall not be placed in
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, disciplinary segregation. Inmates shall not be
they shall be removed from disciplinary separation placed in disciplinary segregation for
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately upon this determination. behaviors that are a manifestation of mental
illness, as determined by qualified medical
personnel.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the Procedure
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
or group of incarcerated people.
In no case shall any inmate or group of
Note: PC § 4019.5.
inmates be delegated the authority to punish
☒ ☐ ☐ any other inmate or group of inmates (Penal
Code § 4019.5; 15 CCR 1083).
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 cases
of imposed sanctions. The delegation of
authority to any incarcerated group or person
did not occur.
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(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for Procedure
disciplinary purposes. 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
06.12 Use of Safety Cell
Under no circumstances shall an inmate be
placed in a safety cell for discipline or is it a
substitute for treatment.
☒ ☐ ☐
In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in
the Safety and Sobering Cells Policy, be used
for disciplinary purposes (15 CCR 1083).
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 cases
of imposed sanctions. There were no
occurrences of the safety cell being used for
the purposes of inmate discipline.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the No inmate may be deprived of the implements
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these personal hygiene (15 CCR 1083; 15 CCR
regulations. 1265).
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 cases
of imposed sanctions. The deprivation of
personal hygiene items was not imposed as a
disciplinary sanction.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary
measure (15 CCR 1083).
☒ ☐ ☐
The withholding of food, other than in some
cases, commissary, was not imposed as a
disciplinary sanction.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Correspondence privileges shall not be
except in cases where the incarcerated person has withheld except in cases where the inmate
violated correspondence regulations, in which case has violated correspondence regulations, in
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than which case correspondence other than legal
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility mail may be suspended for no longer than 72
manager. hours without the review and approval of the
Division Commander (15 CCR 1083).
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 cases
of imposed sanctions. Correspondence
privileges were not withheld as a disciplinary
sanction absent a correspondence violation.
The exception to this was legal or privileged
correspondence. Legal or privileged
correspondence was not, in any case,
withheld as a disciplinary sanction.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel In no case shall access to the courts and/or
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary
measure (15 CCR 1083).
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 cases
of imposed sanctions. Access to courts and
legal counsel were in no cases, taken as a
disciplinary sanction.
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1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept 600.3.2 Rule Violation Reports
of all disciplinary actions administered, therefore. This
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule California Penal Code § 4019.5 requires that
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. all disciplinary infractions and punishment
administered be documented. This
☒ ☐ ☐
requirement may be satisfied by retaining
copies of rule violation reports, including the
disposition of each violation (15 CCR 1084).
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
disciplinary reports that are entered into and
stored in the agency’s electronic jail
management system (ATIMS).
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Procedure
10.07 Infection Control Policy
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the 03.10 Communicable Disease
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
develop a written plan to address the identification, BSCC staff reviewed the Infection Control
treatment, control and follow-up management of Policy/Communicable Disease and verified
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The that all inmates are screened at booking prior
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, to admittance. Medical staff is responsible for
☒ ☐ ☐
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical this screening; however, staff are trained to
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during identify symptoms of communicable diseases
incarceration and coordination with public health officials that require triage, treatment, and/or
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall quarantine.
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated The Communicable Disease Policy follows all
people and staff. Public Health Guidelines and addresses
pandemic response, treatment, control, and
reporting.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and
the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in conformance with applicable state and
federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
☒ ☐ ☐
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons and custody staff;
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior,
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
that address the limits of confidentiality; and,
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(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 05.10 Correctional Health Services
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, 10.02 Doctor/Dentist Call
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons
or provision made that any incarcerated person Request slips for health care are available to
requesting medical/mental health attention be given all inmates.
☒ ☐ ☐
such attention.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the physical plant inspection and
verified that inmates are aware of the sick call
process, can easily obtain a sick call request,
and are generally seen within 48 hours for a
non-emergency medical or dental issue.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and 12.01 Inmate Meals
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one Meals will be served three times daily under
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food the direction and supervision of the San
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 Mateo County Food Services Unit. Menus are
hours pass between evening and morning meals. to be determined by the Director of Food and
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to Nutrition Services in conjunction with the
people on medical diets in less than the time period Correctional Health Services Unit. Inmates
outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible will generally be served all meals in their
physician. housing units unless they are out of the facility
for court, medical appointments, etc. In these
cases, Food Services will be notified of the
number of meals required for inmates who are
not located in their housing units at
mealtimes. These meals will be delivered to
the holding areas.
☒ ☐ ☐
Meals are served at 0600 hrs., 0930 hrs., and
1830 hrs.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the physical plant inspection and
verified that at a minimum, one hot meal is
served each day, religious diets, medical
diets, and special diets are provided and
these menus are reviewed by the San Mateo
County Registered Dietitian in conjunction
with the Director of Food and Nutrition and
Correctional Health Care Services for
nutritional value.
BSCC staff observed the kitchen where
inmate meals are prepared on the day of the
physical plant inspection and found the
kitchen/meal preparation to be clean and
orderly.
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A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the Inmates in the general population will be
actual consumption of each meal except for those on served in two groups, usually top tier, and
medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ bottom tier. Each group will be allowed at
prescribed additional time. least 20 minutes to consume their meals in
the dayroom
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who These meals are delivered to the holding
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall areas at the designated meal time.
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but 15.02 Linen/Clothing Collection and
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities Distribution
shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear; Once an arrestee has been searched,
☒ ☐ ☐
medically cleared, interviewed by the Intake
Classification Officer and it has been
determined that the prisoner will remain in
custody, the new booking will give the staff
member all their clothing, and be provided
with inmate clothing, bedding, and an
admissions kit.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and • One V-neck shirt and pants
• Two pairs of underwear
☒ ☐ ☐ • Two t-shirts
• Two pairs of socks
• One pair of shower shoes
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. • One pair of pants
• Two t-shirts
☒ ☐ ☐ • Two pairs of socks
• Two pairs of underpants and one bra
• One pair of shower shoes
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may BSCC interviewed inmates and medical staff
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and on the day of the physical plant inspection and
footwear specified in this regulation. This option verified that in some instances, medical staff
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary will approve personal garments or footwear
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments ☒ ☐ ☐ when a medical necessity is present.
and footwear.
Inmates assigned to work programs that
require special footwear or garments, are
issued these items.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and BSCC staff observed the inmate issued
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily clothing to be clean and free of tears and or
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, stains. Inmates were interviewed and the
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing storage area was inspected.
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
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1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
CLOTHING Procedure
03.04 Property/Money Inventory
There shall be written policies and procedures 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
developed by the facility administrator to control 0310.14 Parasite Control
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated
people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be The property of an inmate being booked at the
cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so ☒ ☐ ☐ Maguire Correctional Facility will be itemized
as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. and documented. All personal property will be
documented on a Jail Property Slip(s).
Property that is contaminated or infested is
cleaned and stored in a sealed plastic bag in
the property storage room.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
There shall be written policies and procedures 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of 15.04 Inmate Hygiene
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall
be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and Each inmate housed in the Maguire
tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. Correctional Facility shall be issued or given
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to access to personal hygiene items, regardless
supply themself with the following personal care items, of their ability to pay for them out of their own
☒ ☐ ☐
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, personal funds. Personal hygiene items
shall be issued: include:
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Dental Floss
• Comb
• Soap
• Razor
(a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Once an inmate is booked into custody,
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall he/she will receive a personal care kit in their
☒ ☐ ☐
not be required to share any personal care items listed issued blue plastic bin, along with their
in items “a” through “d.” clothing issue.
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Razor Distribution: Generally, razors will be
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other passed out every Wednesday night and
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Sunday morning, however, an inmate may
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected request a razor at any time.
☒ ☐ ☐
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections Haircuts will be given on a daily basis during
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of recreation time.
Regulations.
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1266 SHOWERING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
There shall be written policies and procedures 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
developed by the facility administrator for 15.04 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing Access to Showers: Inmates will be allowed to
unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. shower on a daily basis during hygiene time,
or at a minimum, every other day.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be BSCC interviewed multiple inmates on the
prohibited from showering at least every other day day of the physical plant inspection and
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is verified that showers are accessible, at a
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager minimum of every other day, however, daily
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be showering is accessible and encouraged in
documented. most housing areas.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Hair care services shall be available. 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
15.04 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
Hair Care Services: 1. Hair clippers will be
assigned to each housing unit. 2. Haircuts will
be given on a daily basis during recreation
time.
(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 In housing areas that contain a hair care
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and station or hair clippers, BSCC staff observed
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ the presence of Barbicide disinfectant for use
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of between use of hair clippers.
Regulations.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be Once an arrestee has been searched,
limited to: medically cleared, interviewed by the Intake
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the Classification Officer and it has been
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; determined that the prisoner will remain in
custody, the new booking will give the staff
member all their clothing, and be provided
with inmate clothing, bedding, and an
admissions kit.
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet;
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and,
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic
conditions.
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and This is issued at the time of housing.
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one Sleep bags are not issued.
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person. A blanket and two sheets are issued. Each
mattress has an embedded pillow.
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
MAINTENANCE Procedure
5.20 Utility Worker/Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 15.01 Sanitation/Housekeeping
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the Deputies and Correctional Officers will make
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule regular housing inspections to ensure and
☒ ☐ ☐
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and maintain a high degree of cleanliness in all
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices housing units.
which may be found.
Daily perimeter checks of the facility are
conducted for any signs of suspicious activity,
vandalism, maintenance, and/or repair needs.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Procedure
according to policies and procedures established by the 5.20 Utility Worker/Maintenance
health authority. 15.01 Sanitation/Housekeeping
15.10 Correctional Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
Correctional health care staff assist security
staff in identifying specialized cleaning,
decontamination, and sanitation needs in the
medical care housing area. The agency
contracts with a local biohazard cleaning
company that is on call 24 hours per day.
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Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility.
If yes, the following sections, including those ☐ ☒ ☐
summarized in Title 15, Article 8, apply (Minors in Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1.
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in ☐ ☐ ☒
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
Note: Reference WIC § 208.
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.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting
information regarding minors who present a risk or
hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒
the separation of such minors to the extent possible
within the limits of the facility.
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(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.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☐ ☐ ☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☐ ☐ ☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☐ ☐ ☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
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(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; ☐ ☐ ☒
(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.
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(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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LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4910
FACILITY: Maguire Correctional Facility TYPE: II RC: 624
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 09/14/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
1988 Maguire 2nd Floor
North
2-N Multi 1980 2 6 4 8 17.5 x 12.3 x 10.4 1 0 1 1 1
2-N Multi 1980 4 14 8 32 17.5 x 12.3 x 10.4 1 0 1 1 1
2-N Dayroom 1980 0 0 0 0 22.2 x 62.4 x 10.4 0 0 0 0 0
South
2-S Multi 1980 2 6 4 8 17.5 x 12.3 x 10.4 1 0 1 1 1
2-S Multi 1980 4 15 8 32 17.5 x 12.3 x 10.4 1 0 1 1 1
2-S Dayroom 1980 0 0 0 0 22.2 x 62.4 x 10.4 0 0 0 0 0
1988 Maguire 3rd Floor
North
3-N Multi 1980 2 6 4 8 17.5 x 12.3 x 10.4 1 0 1 1 1
3-N Multi 1980 4 14 8 32 17.5 x 12.3 x 10.4 1 0 1 1 1
3-N Dayroom 1980 0 0 0 0 22.2 x 62.4 x 10.4 0 0 0 0 0
South
3-S Multi 1980 2 6 4 8 17.5 x 12.3 x 10.4 1 0 1 1 1
3-S Multi 1980 4 15 8 32 17.5 x 12.3 x 10.4 1 0 1 1 1
3-S Dayroom 1980 0 0 0 0 22.2 x 62.4 x 10.4 0 0 0 0 0
1994 Maguire Facility
General Notes: Unless otherwise noted (Medical and 3rd Floor West), each module has 5 showers, 3292 square feet of
dayroom space (including mezzanine area) and a multipurpose room. Sufficient dayroom tables and seating need to be
available to accommodate the rated capacity of each module. Most units have several cells rated as "single" with two bunks.
With sufficient staffing and dayroom seating, these could be considered for re-rating as doubles under the 1994 regulations, to
increase the overall rated capacity.
Booking (Three showers in intake; the area also includes two non-rated inmate lounges.)
9/14/2023: The facility total rated capacity will be re-evaluated during the 2024 onsite visit.
Transport Holding 1988 1 0 (11) (11) 13.5 X 9.5 1 0 1 1 0
Note: Bench is 16.8’ in length.
Transport Holding 1988 2 0 (8) (16) 9.7 x 8.3 1 0 1 1 0
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
"+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Note: Bench is 12.4’ in length.
Booking Safety 1988 2 0 (1) (2) 15.9 x 10.2 1 0 0 0 0
Booking Sobering 1988 2 0 (8) (16) 15.9 x 10.2 1 0 1 1 0
Booking Holding 1988 3 0 (6) (18) 13.2 x 6.2 1 0 1 1 0
Booking Holding 1988 1 0 (12) (12) 13.2 x 8.9 1 0 1 1 0
Booking Holding 1988 1 0 (6) (6) 12.5 x 6.2 1 0 1 1 0
2008-10: Holding cell #9 has been decommissioned and is being used for storage.
Medical Clinic 2nd Floor West
Medical Holding 1988 1 0 (1) (1) 7.9 x 5.9 1 0 1 1 0
Open
1988 0 0 0 0 22.8 x 14.0 0 0 0 0 0
waiting
2-W Mental Health 2nd Floor
Mental H Safety 1988 2 0 (2) (2) 7.5 x 6.2 x 7.5 1 0 0 0 0
Notes: Alternate Means of Compliance for reduced ceiling height granted 9-16-93.
Notes: 23-24 Inspection. These cells were not used during this inspection cycle.
Medical Multi 1988 10 3 (1) (10) 13.7 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
Shower (1) is in the dayroom space.
1988 Maguire 2nd Floor
2-W Medical/Sheltered & Psychiatric Care
2-W Dorm 1988 0 4 (4) (4) 26.2 x 13.6 1 0 1 1 0
2-W Dorm 1988 0 4 (4) (4) 21.5 x 15.0 1 0 1 1 0
2-W Single 1988 3 1 (3) (3) 13.5 x 8.9 1 0 1 1 0
These beds are unrated spaces for medical/mental use. Showers (2) are in the dayroom space.
2-W Dorm 1988 0 6 (6) (6) 27.0 x 13.6 1 0 1 1 0
2-W Dorm 1988 0 8 (8) (8) 27.0 x 13.6 1 0 1 1 0
2-W Single 1988 4 1 (1) (4) 13.4 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
2-W Single 1988 2 1 (1) (2) 13.4 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
2-W Double 1988 2 2 (4) (4) 13.4 x 8.6 1 0 1 1 0
1988 Maguire 3rd Floor West Housing
2-W A Double 1988 24 2 2 48 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
2-W B Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
2-W C Single 1988 4 1 (1) (4) 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
"+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
2-W D Double 1988 4 2 (2) (8) 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
Showers (2) are in the dayroom space.
1988 Maguire 3rd Floor East Housing
3-E Single 1988 32 2 1 32 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
3-E Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
Showers (5) are in the dayroom space.
1988 Maguire 4th Floor West Housing
4-W Single 1988 30 2 1 30 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
4-W Double 1988 17 2 2 34 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
4-W Holding 1988 0 0 (8) (16) 16.5 x 6.0 1 0 1 1 0
Showers (5) are in the dayroom space.
1988 Maguire 5th Floor West Housing
5-W Single 1988 32 2 1 32 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
5-W Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
Showers (5) are in the dayroom space.
1988 Maguire 5th Floor East Housing
5-E Single 1988 32 2 1 32 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
5-E Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
Showers (5) are in the dayroom space.
1988 Maguire 6th Floor West Housing
6-W Single 1988 32 2 1 32 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
6-W Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
Showers (5) are in the dayroom space.
1988 Maguire 6th Floor East Housing
6-E Single 1988 32 2 1 32 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
6-E Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12.0 x 6.3 1 0 1 1 0
Showers (5) are in the dayroom space.
Transportation/Court Holding 4th Floor
114 Holding 1988 3 0 (15) (45) 14.6 x 10 1 0 1 1 0
116 Holding 1988 1 0 (6) (6) 9.6 x 8 1 0 1 1 0
2023: These cells were originally inspected as part of the HOJ CH cells. These cells will be reevaluated to ensure proper LASE.
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
"+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 4910
FACILITY NAME: Maguire Correctional Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1980: ☒ 1988: ☒
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 09/14/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
☒ ☐ ☐
the following space and equipment:
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility.
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
☒ ☐ ☐
space for inmate valuables.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒ ☐ ☐
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
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7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR
ROOM
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
☐ ☐ ☒
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☐ ☐ ☒
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☐ ☐ ☒
required in Section 1231.3.
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☐ ☐ ☒
as specified in Section 1231.3.
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL
A sobering cell shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒ ☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3; and,
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
☒ ☐ ☐
of the facility.
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
☒ ☐ ☐
the controls for which must be located outside of
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate occupant, control of which is located
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
☒ ☐ ☐
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☒ ☐ ☐
inaccessible to the inmate occupant.
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
☒ ☐ ☐
Single-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
☒ ☐ ☐
Double-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES
Dormitories shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
☒ ☐ ☐
fewer than four inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ ☐ ☐
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum number of inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
☒ ☐ ☐
a single occupancy cell used for administrative
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒ ☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access Secured exercise enclosures have been
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as added to augment the number of available
provided in Section 1231.3. ☒ ☐ ☐ exercise spaces. Each space is equipped with
an emergency call button and staffing is
posted when these spaces are in use.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
☒ ☐ ☐
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
☒ ☐ ☐
or access to community recreation facilities.
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
☒ ☐ ☐
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
☒ ☐ ☐
provides on-site health care. The examination room
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
☒ ☐ ☐
for privacy of the inmates;
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐
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7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐
running water
1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be some means to provide medical care
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
☒ ☐ ☐
medical instruments and must be located within the
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with the health authority.
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
☒ ☐ ☐
single occupancy cells.
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒ ☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
☒ ☐ ☐
stock for such inmate canteen items.
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒ ☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒ ☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE
☒ ☐ ☐
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring systems were tested and are
operable.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
☒ ☐ ☐
washing and drying personal clothing by machines,
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
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1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
☒ ☐ ☐
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
both female and male inmates; and
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas.
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☐ ☐ ☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Wash basins must be provided in single
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
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5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
or tempered water.
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒ ☐ ☐
staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) between bed pans.
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒ ☐ ☐
securely fastened to the floor or the wall.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
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Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING
☒ ☐ ☐
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒ ☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
☒ ☐ ☐
Marshal.
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping; and
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping.
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
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1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
☒ ☐ ☐
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4915
FACILITY NAME: San Mateo Hall of Justice FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Frank Dal Porto, Captain Bill Fogarty, and Lieutenant Mike Tabak
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 09/14/2023
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency
in compliance with applicable regulations
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who during the 2023-2024 compliance
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or monitoring cycle.
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training.
Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
(b) jail operations liability;
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
safety; and,
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
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.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 02.01 Personnel/Duty Assignments
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by Enough personnel shall be employed in
these regulations. each local detention facility to conduct at
least hourly safety checks of inmates
through direct visual observation of all
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities
required by these regulations.
BSCC staff were able to verify sufficient
staffing through the review of daily shift
rosters and through visual observations of
operational practices during the physical
plant inspection of the court holding facility.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff verified sufficient staffing
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention through a review of the agency staffing
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ plan, a sampling of shift rosters along with
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible observation of operations during the
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. physical plant inspection.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which The agency staffing plan requires fixed post
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ positions that are supported by emergency
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. response personnel.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall All staffing will be done in accordance with
be at least one female employee who shall be California Penal Code Section 94021 where
immediately available and accessible to such females. a staff member of the same sex will be
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. always available.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff observed female staffing on the
date of the physical plant inspection. A
random sampling of shift rosters was
reviewed and reflected female staffing on
each shift.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall Procedure
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel 01.02 Administration, Organization
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing Management/Organizational Chart
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and The agency provided BSCC staff with the
recommendations shall be reported to the local most recent iteration of their Organizational
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. Chart and staffing plan for review during
this inspection.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement 02.01 Personnel/Duty Assignments
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: At a minimum, hourly safety checks of
inmates are conducted through direct visual
observations of all inmates to ensure the
implementation and operation of the
programs and activities required by these
regulations.
Safety checks shall be conducted at random
and varied intervals and shall be completed
at a minimum hourly, through direct visual
observation of all inmates. There shall be no
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety
checks. A minimum of two (2) counts will be
conducted during the course of each twelve
☒ ☐ ☐ (12) hour shift. A minimum of four (4) counts
will be conducted during each twenty-four
(24) period. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation of routine safety
checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
twenty-four-hour time periods of
documented safety checks and were able to
verify that hourly safety checks are occurring
and are documented within the timeframes
outlined in the agency policy and in this
regulation.
On the date of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed staff conducting and
documenting safety checks. Active safety
check logs were reviewed and reflected in
timely documented safety checks.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
include: 05.07 Direct Supervision of Housing
Units/Safety Checks
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
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(f) A documented process by which safety checks are The Housing Sergeant shall ensure there
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or are intermittent direct visual safety checks
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ on all inmates and documentation
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, pertaining to those checks.
safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 02.08 Training
least one person on duty at all times who meets the 07.01 Fire Procedures
training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. All correctional personnel assigned to court-
holding facilities have completed CORE and
Jail Operations Training, which includes fire
and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a 01.01 Administration, Organization
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy Management/Policy and Procedure
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title Maintenance and Review
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a The Corrections Division Commander shall,
manual shall be made available to all employees. at least annually, review, evaluate, and
make a record of Policy revisions.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
☒ ☐ ☐
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure The agency is currently undergoing a
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been comprehensive review of division-wide
deleted. policies.
A copy of the draft policy was provided for
BSCC review. The draft policy contains
policies that are specific to newly adopted
regulations and a finalized copy will be
provided once the agency has internal
approval for implementation.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the The SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
following: and Procedure Manual is a division-wide
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of policy and addresses court holding.
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility The Corrections Division Commander is
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for reviewing and approving
policy revisions.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedure
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke 06.10 Use of Force
holds.
The “carotid hold,” whereby pressure is
☒ ☐ ☐ applied to the carotid arteries on the sides
of the neck to render the suspect
unconscious by reducing the flow of
oxygenated blood to the brain is prohibited
unless used to prevent serious bodily injury
or death to another person.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Procedure
Penal Code Section 3407. 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
06.11A Use of Restraint Chair
06.11B Use of Body Wrap
☒ ☐ ☐
An inmate 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.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and searches of the facility and incarcerated Procedure
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each 01.01 Administration, Organization
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, Management/Policy and Procedure
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Maintenance and Review
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
external security measures of the facility including The Corrections Division Commander shall,
security measures specific to prevention of sexual at least annually, review, and evaluate
abuse and sexual harassment. internal and external security measures.
(7) Emergency procedures include: SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 04.07 Escapes
07.03 Major Disturbance
07.04 Hostage Policy
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
07.01 Fire Procedures
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition,
☒ ☐ ☐
chemical agents, and related security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and sexual harassment. Procedure
06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has
a zero-tolerance sexual abuse policy. It is
the policy of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s
Office that sexual abuse by an employee,
contractor, volunteer, inmate, or other non-
employee with a business association with
the Sheriff’s Office is prohibited. As an
inmate, you have the right to be free of
sexual assault harassment, and retaliation
for reporting. If you are assaulted or
☒ ☐ ☐ attacked, or fear you will be attacked, or are
being harassed sexually, or want to report
about another inmate who is a victim, tell
someone who can get you help. Your safety
is our concern. We want to make sure you
are physically protected and are examined
for potential medical and/or psychological
problems. You may report confidentially if
you wish. You may report this verbally or in
writing in several ways; Verbally, Grievance,
Inmate Request Form, letter to the Division
Commander or Watch Commander, free
phone call to the Rape Trauma Services (on
site), or through your attorney or any person
outside of jail.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Inmates have the right to be free of sexual
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ assault harassment, and retaliation for
reporting any abuse. reporting.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for Release occurs at the jail.
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated persons.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(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, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following: 06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to You may report confidentially if you wish.
privately report sexual abuse and sexual You may report this verbally or in writing in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated several ways; Verbally, Grievance, Inmate
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and Request Form, letter to the Division
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Commander or Watch Commander, free
responsibilities that may have contributed to such phone call to the Rape Trauma Services (on
incidents, site), or through your attorney or any person
outside of jail.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
family, community members, and other interested Procedure
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual 06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Uninvolved incarcerated persons, family,
community members and other interested
third parties can utilize online reporting,
citizens complaint forms, verbal reporting or
reporting by written letters.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 10.01 Medical Screening
prevention program developed by the facility 10.06 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator, in conjunction with the health authority and 10.06A Suicide Prevention Committee
mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide
treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct All Custody staff with direct patient contact
contact with inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ shall receive 2 hours of annual training on
suicidality and prevention from QMHP.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon This occurs at the jail.
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among Special housing recommendations are
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and shared between the mental health clinician
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. and classification staff prior to housing.
The QMHP will provide triage for a treatment
plan while maintaining communication with
classification personnel to ensure
appropriate housing that is the least
restrictive.
☒ ☐ ☐ If Custody staff receives information from
the patient or outside sources that indicate
the patient has recently engaged in suicidal
behavior or behavior that would deem the
patient at risk, Custody staff shall
immediately notify a QHP of the reported
risk factors while maintaining line of sight
observation until the QHP/QMHP can
assess the patient and determine whether
a suicide prevention watch or close
observation order needs to be initiated.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of This is a classification decision.
☒ ☐ ☐
suicide.
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Patients/inmates identified with possible
procedures. suicide ideation shall have suicide safety
precautions with staggered 15-minute or
☒ ☐ ☐ direct observation within a safety cell based
on clinical necessity and are initiated by the
QHP until an assessment by a QMHP is
completed.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
attempts. Procedure
10.06 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Patients/inmates identified as being at risk
for suicide receive immediate intervention
and treatment.
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(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Attempted and completed suicides shall be
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator. documented in the patient’s health record
and discussed during shift change meetings.
QMHP shall complete a Self-Injurious
Behavior Occurrence Report (SIBOR).
Immediate notification of serious suicide
attempts shall be provided to jail
administration, facility supervisor, Chief of
Psychiatry Officer, and Mental Health
manager. A patient death resulting from
suicide shall be handled pursuant to In-
☒ ☐ ☐
Custody Death Policy no. 0114.00.
Formal Death in Custody Reports -
California Government Code, section
12525 requires that in any case in which a
person dies while in the custody of a law
enforcement agency or local or state
correctional facility, the agency shall report,
in writing, to the California Attorney General
within 10 days after the death, all facts in
their possession concerning the death.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility 07.01 Fire Procedures
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ 07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire The county fire plan is developed in
department to be included as part of the policy and partnership with the Office of Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Services and the local fire authority.
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis A sampling of monthly fire inspections was
with two year retention of the inspection record; reviewed by BSCC staff. All monthly fire
☒ ☐ ☐ inspections were completed and were
documented for each month of this
inspection cycle.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent local fire inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ completed on 4/18/2023.
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Incidents occurring in court service facilities
are documented in a crime report.
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
☒ ☐ ☐
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons
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.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. 08.10 Death in Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures Formal Death in Custody Reports -
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody California Government Code, section
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525 requires that in any case in which a
include the facility administrator or designee, the health person dies while in the custody of a law
administrator, the responsible physician and other health enforcement agency or local or state
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. correctional facility, the agency shall report,
in writing, to the California Attorney General
within 10 days after the death, all facts in
their possession concerning the death.
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.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not detained in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, When a minor has a court-scheduled
☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility: appearance, they are transported and
supervised by probation staff.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section ☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this ☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall 11.01 Intake Classification
establish and implement a written plan designed to 11.02 Classification Review
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed 11.03 Administrative Classification Unit
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated This occurs at the jail.
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
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.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 10.07 Infection Control Policy
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 03.10 Communicable Disease
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical BSCC staff reviewed the Infection Control
evaluation is completed Policy/Communicable Disease and verified
that all inmates are screened at booking
prior to admittance. Medical staff is
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible for this screening; however,
staff are trained to identify symptoms of
communicable diseases that require triage,
treatment, and or quarantine.
The Communicable Disease Policy follows
all Public Health Guidelines and addresses
pandemic response, treatment, control, and
reporting.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.18 Special Needs Offender Program
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated All inmates are screened at the time of
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of admittance coupled with ongoing visual
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. observations and verbal interactions with
inmates for identifying behavioral crises
☒ ☐ ☐
within the jail facility.
Collaborative efforts are made by custody,
medical, and mental health staff to identify,
manage, and house inmates with special
needs in a manner that promotes the safety
of staff and other inmates in all San Mateo
County Correctional Facilities.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not If immediate intervention is necessary, the
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be person is transported back to the jail, or to
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ the hospital.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall 05.08 Administrative Housing
develop and implement policies and procedures for the 06.02 Maximum Security/Disciplinary
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing
Policies and procedures must include: In practice, if separation is required in court-
holding facilities, single cells are used for
separation and safekeeping.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate BSCC staff observed all cells in court
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of holding to be equipped alike.
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect
☒ ☐ ☐
an incarcerated person’s health.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for
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
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and
evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.09 Mentally Developmentally Disabled
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Inmates
procedures for the identification and evaluation, 06.19 Special Needs Program
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ Those exhibiting signs or symptoms of
developmental disabilities. developmental disabilities are screened
and treated prior to court appearances.
Should an emergency occur during court or
court holding, the person would be returned
to the jail or transported to the hospital for
intervention/treatment.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional
center for any incarcerated person suspected or
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.10 Use of Force
responsible physician, shall develop and implement 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which It is the policy of the Corrections Division that
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person all Custody Staff shall take any and all
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do means necessary to minimize or prevent
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other incidents that require the use of force and
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated will adhere to the policy set out in General
people for security reasons. The facility manager may Order 5-01. “Use of Force” is an immediate
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in means of overcoming resistance, to control
restraints to responsible health care staff. the threat of imminent harm to themselves
or others.
When no reasonable alternative exists, staff
☒ ☐ ☐
shall use only the amount of force that is
necessary to gain and maintain control of
the incident.
Restraint equipment and/or devices will be
used on inmates who display threatening,
aggressive, or destructive behavior that may
result in the destruction of property or exhibit
the intent to cause physical harm to
themselves or others.
• Restraint Chair
• Body Wrap
In practice, restraints are not used in court
holding.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
☒ ☐ ☐
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☒ ☐ ☐
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
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(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☒ ☐ ☐
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☒ ☐ ☐
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.10 Use of Force
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the An inmate known to be pregnant or in
policy shall include reference to the following: recovery after delivery shall not be
restrained using leg irons, waist chains, or
handcuffs behind the body.
A pregnant inmate 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 inmate, the staff, or the
public. (The determination to apply a
restraint device under this section shall be
documented.) Restraints shall be removed
when a professional who is currently
responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery
after delivery determines that the removal
of restraints is medically necessary.
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(1) An incarcerated person 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) An incarcerated pregnant person 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 incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒ ☐ ☐
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 13.02 Attorney and Official Visiting
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access Confidential visiting rooms are located in
shall consist of: the court-holding facilities to facilitate
access for legal counsel.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
MAINTENANCE Procedure
5.20 Utility Worker/Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 15.01 Sanitation/Housekeeping
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the Deputies and Correctional Officers will make
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of regular inspections of all court-holding areas
☒ ☐ ☐
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and to ensure and maintain a high degree of
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices cleanliness.
which may be found.
Daily perimeter checks of the facility are
conducted for any signs of suspicious
activity, vandalism, maintenance, and/or
repair needs.
DETENTION OF MINORS Minors are not held in the court holding
☐ ☐ ☒
facilities.
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
☐ ☒ ☐
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
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(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
☒ ☐ ☐
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Single cells are used for separation. In
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. practice, minors are not held in this facility.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
established classification plan. classification plan does not apply to minors
☐ ☐ ☒
or those not processed through the jail
system.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and Minors that are transported to court are
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors transported, supervised, and escorted by
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a probation staff.
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 Minors are not held or supervised in this
facility.
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.
☐ ☐ ☒
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1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information
☐ ☐ ☒
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4915
FACILITY: San Mateo Hall of Justice TYPE: CH RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 9/14/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Notes: 2010-2012 Inspection:
The 4th-floor holding cells were previously included in the 4915 SMSO HOJ LAS as they were controlled by the
Court/Transportation Unit. The cells are now staffed by MCF staff and considered by the agency to be part of MCF for policy
and procedures, staffing, and budget processes and are inspected as such. They are now included in the 4910 SMSO Maguire
LAS. The cell descriptions are included in this document for historical purposes in the event control returns to the Court Unit.
With the transfer of these cells to MCF, this facility is now considered a Pre-78 facility. It is inspected at the request of the San
Mateo Sheriff’s Office.
2nd Floor Arraignment Court
1 Holding Pre-1978 1 0 (16) (16) 14.5 x 26 x 10 1 0 0 0 0
2 Holding Pre-1978 1 0 (14) (14) 12.8 x 12.8 x 10 1 0 0 0 0
2E Holding Pre-1978 1 0 (3) (8) 9.2 X 12.8 X 10 1 0 0 0 0
4TH Floor (Refer to Maguire Correctional Facility LASE 4910)
114 Holding 1988 1 0 (15) (15) 14.6 x 10 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
116 Holding 1988 1 0 (6) (6) 9.6 x 8 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
117 Holding 1988 1 0 (15) (15) 14 x 11 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
118 Holding 1988 1 0 (15) (15) 13.9 x 10.6 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
7Th Floor
7-A Holding Pre-1978 1 0 (16) (16) 26 x 110.6 x 8.4 1 0 0 0 0
7-B Holding Pre-1978 1 0 (16) (16) 12.3 x 14.1 x 8.41 1 0 0 0 0
8Th Floor
8-A Holding Pre-1978 1 0 (8) (8) 8.6 x 8.6 x 8.4 0 0 0 0 0
8-B Holding Pre-1978 1 0 (4) (4) 9 x 9.8 x 8.4 0 0 0 0 0
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
"+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 4915
FACILITY NAME: San Mateo Hall of Justice FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1978: ☒ 1988: ☒
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 09/14/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒ ☐ ☐
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc..
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
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1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Pre-1978 cells are not equipped with audio
monitoring systems.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☐ ☐ ☒
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells ☒ ☐ ☐
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of
1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total
☒ ☐ ☐
number of toilets required, except in those facilities or
portions thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
☒ ☐ ☐
being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of
1:16.
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Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
☒ ☐ ☐
tempered water.
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following Pre-1978.
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☐ ☐ ☒
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS This is a pre-1978 facility.
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4921
FACILITY NAME: San Mateo Northern Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Frank Dal Porto, Captain Bill Fogarty, and Lieutenant Mike Tabak
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 09/14/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency
in compliance with applicable regulations
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who during the 2023-2024 compliance
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or monitoring cycle.
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training.
Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
(b) jail operations liability;
(c)separation of incarcerated persons;
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
safety; and,
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
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.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 02.01 Personnel/Duty Assignments
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by A sufficient number of personnel shall be
these regulations. employed in each local detention facility to
conduct at least hourly safety checks of
inmates through direct visual observation of
all inmates and to ensure the
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation and operation of the
programs and activities required by these
regulations.
BSCC staff were able to verify sufficient
staffing through the review of daily shift
rosters and through visual observations of
operational practices during the physical
plant inspection of the court holding facility.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff verified sufficient staffing
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention through a review of the agency staffing
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ plan, a sampling of shift rosters along with
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible observation of operations during the
to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. physical plant inspection.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which The agency staffing plan requires fixed post
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ positions that are supported by emergency
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. response personnel.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall All staffing will be done in accordance with
be at least one female employee who shall be California Penal Code Section 94021 where
immediately available and accessible to such females. a staff member of the same sex will be
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. always available.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff observed female staffing on the
date of the physical plant inspection. A
random sampling of shift rosters was
reviewed and reflected female staffing on
each shift.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall Procedure
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel 01.02 Administration, Organization
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing Management/Organizational Chart
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and The agency provided BSCC staff with the
recommendations shall be reported to the local most recent iteration of their Organizational
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. Chart and staffing plan for review during
this inspection.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement 02.01 Personnel/Duty Assignments
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: At a minimum, hourly safety checks of
inmates are conducted through direct visual
observations of all inmates to ensure the
implementation and operation of the
programs and activities required by these
regulations.
Safety checks shall be conducted at random
and varied intervals and shall be completed
at a minimum hourly, through direct visual
observation of all inmates. There shall be no
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety
checks. A minimum of two (2) counts will be
conducted during the course of each twelve
☒ ☐ ☐ (12) hour shift. A minimum of four (4) counts
will be conducted during each twenty-four
(24) period. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation of routine safety
checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
twenty-four-hour time periods of
documented safety checks and were able to
verify that hourly safety checks are occurring
and are documented within the timeframes
outlined in the agency policy and in this
regulation.
On the date of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed staff conducting and
documenting safety checks. Active safety
check logs were reviewed and reflected in
timely documented safety checks.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
include: 05.07 Direct Supervision of Housing
Units/Safety Checks
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
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(f) A documented process by which safety checks are The Housing Sergeant shall ensure there
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or are intermittent direct visual safety checks
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐ on all inmates and documentation
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, pertaining to those checks.
safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 02.08 Training
least one person on duty at all times who meets the 07.01 Fire Procedures
training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. All correctional personnel assigned to court-
holding facilities have completed CORE and
Jail Operations Training, which includes fire
and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a 01.01 Administration, Organization
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy Management/Policy and Procedure
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title Maintenance and Review
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a The Corrections Division Commander shall,
manual shall be made available to all employees. at least annually, review, evaluate, and
make a record of Policy revisions.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
☒ ☐ ☐
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure The agency is currently undergoing a
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been comprehensive review of division-wide
deleted. policies.
A copy of the draft policy was provided for
BSCC review. The draft policy contains
policies that are specific to newly adopted
regulations and a finalized copy will be
provided once the agency has internal
approval for implementation.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the The SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
following: and Procedure Manual is a division-wide
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of policy and addresses court holding.
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility The Corrections Division Commander is
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for reviewing and approving
policy revisions.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedure
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke 06.10 Use of Force
holds.
The “carotid hold,” whereby pressure is
☒ ☐ ☐ applied to the carotid arteries on the sides
of the neck to render the suspect
unconscious by reducing the flow of
oxygenated blood to the brain is prohibited
unless used to prevent serious bodily injury
or death to another person.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Procedure
Penal Code Section 3407. 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
06.11A Use of Restraint Chair
06.11B Use of Body Wrap
☒ ☐ ☐
An inmate 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.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and searches of the facility and incarcerated Procedure
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each 01.01 Administration, Organization
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, Management/Policy and Procedure
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Maintenance and Review
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
external security measures of the facility including The Corrections Division Commander shall,
security measures specific to prevention of sexual at least annually, review, and evaluate
abuse and sexual harassment. internal and external security measures.
(7) Emergency procedures include: SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 04.07 Escapes
07.03 Major Disturbance
07.04 Hostage Policy
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
07.01 Fire Procedures
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition,
☒ ☐ ☐
chemical agents, and related security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and sexual harassment. Procedure
06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has
a zero-tolerance sexual abuse policy. It is
the policy of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s
Office that sexual abuse by an employee,
contractor, volunteer, inmate, or other non-
employee with a business association with
the Sheriff’s Office is prohibited. As an
inmate, you have the right to be free of
sexual assault harassment, and retaliation
for reporting. If you are assaulted or
☒ ☐ ☐ attacked, or fear you will be attacked, or are
being harassed sexually, or want to report
about another inmate who is a victim, tell
someone who can get you help. Your safety
is our concern. We want to make sure you
are physically protected and are examined
for potential medical and/or psychological
problems. You may report confidentially if
you wish. You may report this verbally or in
writing in several ways; Verbally, Grievance,
Inmate Request Form, letter to the Division
Commander or Watch Commander, free
phone call to the Rape Trauma Services (on
site), or through your attorney or any person
outside of jail.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Inmates have the right to be free of sexual
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ assault harassment, and retaliation for
reporting any abuse. reporting.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for Release occurs at the jail.
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated persons.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(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, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following: 06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA)
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to You may report confidentially if you wish.
privately report sexual abuse and sexual You may report this verbally or in writing in
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated several ways; Verbally, Grievance, Inmate
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and Request Form, letter to the Division
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Commander or Watch Commander, free
responsibilities that may have contributed to such phone call to the Rape Trauma Services (on
incidents, site), or through your attorney or any person
outside of jail.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
family, community members, and other interested Procedure
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual 06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Uninvolved incarcerated persons, family,
community members, and other interested
third parties can utilize online reporting,
citizen’s complaint forms, verbal reporting,
or reporting by written letters.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 10.01 Medical Screening
prevention program developed by the facility 10.06 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator, in conjunction with the health authority and 10.06A Suicide Prevention Committee
mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide
treatment to those inmates who present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct All Custody staff with direct patient contact
contact with inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ shall receive 2 hours of annual training on
suicidality and prevention from QMHP.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon This occurs at the jail.
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among Special housing recommendations are
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and shared between the mental health clinician
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. and classification staff prior to housing.
The QMHP will provide triage for a treatment
plan while maintaining communication with
classification personnel to ensure
appropriate housing that is the least
restrictive.
If Custody staff receives information from
☒ ☐ ☐
the patient or outside sources that indicate
the patient has recently engaged in suicidal
behavior or behavior that would deem the
patient at risk, Custody staff shall
immediately notify a QHP of the reported
risk factors while maintaining line of sight
observation until the QHP/QMHP can
assess the patient and determine whether
a suicide prevention watch or close
observation order needs to be initiated.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of This is a classification decision.
☒ ☐ ☐
suicide.
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Patients/inmates identified with possible
procedures. suicide ideation shall have suicide safety
precautions with staggered 15-minute or
☒ ☐ ☐ direct observation within a safety cell based
on clinical necessity and are initiated by the
QHP until an assessment by a QMHP is
completed.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
attempts. Procedure
10.06 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Patients/inmates identified as being at risk
for suicide receive immediate intervention
and treatment.
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(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and All attempted and completed suicides shall
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator. be documented in the patient’s health record
and discussed during shift change meetings.
QMHP shall complete a Self-Injurious
Behavior Occurrence Report (SIBOR). b.
Immediate notification of serious suicide
attempts shall be provided to jail
administration, facility supervisor, Chief of
Psychiatry Officer, and Mental Health
manager. c. A patient death resulting from
suicide shall be handled pursuant to In-
☒ ☐ ☐
Custody Death Policy no. 0114.00.
Formal Death in Custody Reports -
California Government Code, section
12525 requires that in any case in which a
person dies while in the custody of a law
enforcement agency or local or state
correctional facility, the agency shall report,
in writing, to the California Attorney General
within 10 days after the death, all facts in
their possession concerning the death.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility 07.01 Fire Procedures
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ 07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire The county fire plan is developed in
department to be included as part of the policy and partnership with the Office of Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Services and the local fire authority.
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis A sampling of monthly fire inspections was
with two year retention of the inspection record; reviewed by BSCC staff. All monthly fire
☒ ☐ ☐ inspections were completed and were
documented for each month of this
inspection cycle.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent local fire inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ completed on 4/18/2023.
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Incidents occurring in court service facilities
are documented in a crime report.
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
☒ ☐ ☐
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons
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.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. 08.10 Death in Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures Formal Death in Custody Reports -
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody California Government Code, section
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525 requires that in any case in which a
include the facility administrator or designee, the health person dies while in the custody of a law
administrator, the responsible physician and other health enforcement agency or local or state
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. correctional facility, the agency shall report,
in writing, to the California Attorney General
within 10 days after the death, all facts in
their possession concerning the death.
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.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not detained in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, When a minor has a court-scheduled
☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility: appearance, they are transported and
supervised by probation staff.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section ☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this ☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall 11.01 Intake Classification
establish and implement a written plan designed to 11.02 Classification Review
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed 11.03 Administrative Classification Unit
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated This occurs at the jail.
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments,
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.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 10.07 Infection Control Policy
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 03.10 Communicable Disease
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical BSCC staff reviewed the Infection Control
evaluation is completed Policy/Communicable Disease and verified
that all inmates are screened at booking
prior to admittance. Medical staff is
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible for this screening; however,
staff are trained to identify symptoms of
communicable diseases that require triage,
treatment, and or quarantine.
The Communicable Disease Policy follows
all Public Health Guidelines and addresses
pandemic response, treatment, control, and
reporting.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.18 Special Needs Offender Program
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated All inmates are screened at the time of
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of admittance coupled with ongoing visual
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. observations and verbal interactions with
inmates for identifying behavioral crises
☒ ☐ ☐
within the jail facility.
Collaborative efforts are made by custody,
medical, and mental health staff to identify,
manage, and house inmates with special
needs in a manner that promotes the safety
of staff and other inmates in all San Mateo
County Correctional Facilities.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not If immediate intervention is necessary, the
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be person is transported back to the jail, or to
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ the hospital.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall 05.08 Administrative Housing
develop and implement policies and procedures for the 06.02 Maximum Security/Disciplinary
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ Housing
Policies and procedures must include: In practice, if separation is required in court-
holding facilities, single cells are used for
separation and safekeeping.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate BSCC staff observed all cells in court
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of holding to be equipped alike.
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect
☒ ☐ ☐
an incarcerated person’s health.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for
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
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and
evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.09 Mentally Developmentally Disabled
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Inmates
procedures for the identification and evaluation, 06.19 Special Needs Program
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with ☒ ☐ ☐ Those exhibiting signs or symptoms of
developmental disabilities. developmental disabilities are screened
and treated prior to court appearances.
Should an emergency occur during court or
court holding, the person would be returned
to the jail or transported to the hospital for
intervention/treatment.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional
center for any incarcerated person suspected or
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.10 Use of Force
responsible physician, shall develop and implement 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which It is the policy of the Corrections Division that
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person all Custody Staff shall take any and all
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do means necessary to minimize or prevent
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other incidents that require the use of force and
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated will adhere to the policy set out in General
people for security reasons. The facility manager may Order 5-01. “Use of Force” is an immediate
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in means of overcoming resistance, to control
restraints to responsible health care staff. the threat of imminent harm to themselves
or others.
When no reasonable alternative exists, staff
☒ ☐ ☐
shall use only the amount of force that is
necessary to gain and maintain control of
the incident.
Restraint equipment and/or devices will be
used on inmates who display threatening,
aggressive, or destructive behavior that may
result in the destruction of property or exhibit
the intent to cause physical harm to
themselves or others.
• Restraint Chair
• Body Wrap
In practice, restraints are not used in court
holding.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
☒ ☐ ☐
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☒ ☐ ☐
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
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(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☒ ☐ ☐
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☒ ☐ ☐
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.10 Use of Force
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the An inmate known to be pregnant or in
policy shall include reference to the following: recovery after delivery shall not be
restrained using leg irons, waist chains, or
handcuffs behind the body.
A pregnant inmate 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 inmate, the staff, or the
public. (The determination to apply a
restraint device under this section shall be
documented.) 3. Restraints shall be
removed when a professional who is
currently responsible for the medical care of
a pregnant inmate during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery
after delivery determines that the removal
of restraints is medically necessary.
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(1) An incarcerated person 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) An incarcerated pregnant person 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 incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒ ☐ ☐
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 13.02 Attorney and Official Visiting
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access Confidential visiting rooms are in the court-
shall consist of: holding facilities to facilitate access for legal
counsel.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
MAINTENANCE Procedure
5.20 Utility Worker/Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 15.01 Sanitation/Housekeeping
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the Deputies and Correctional Officers will make
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of regular inspections of all court-holding areas
☒ ☐ ☐
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and to ensure and maintain a high degree of
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices cleanliness.
which may be found.
Daily perimeter checks of the facility are
conducted for any signs of suspicious
activity, vandalism, maintenance, and/or
repair needs.
DETENTION OF MINORS Minors are not held in the court holding
☐ ☐ ☒
facilities.
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
☐ ☒ ☐
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
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(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
☒ ☐ ☐
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Single cells are used for separation. In
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. practice, minors are not held in this facility.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
established classification plan. classification plan does not apply to minors
☐ ☐ ☒
or those not processed through the jail
system.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and Minors that are transported to court are
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors transported, supervised, and escorted by
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a probation staff.
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 Minors are not held or supervised in this
facility.
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.
☐ ☐ ☒
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1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information
☐ ☐ ☒
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or
others while confined at the facility, and the separation of
such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4921
FACILITY: San Mateo Northern Court Holding TYPE: CHJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 9/14/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Court Holding
Holding 1 Holding Pre-1978 1 0 (12) (12) 9.3 x 13.4 1 0 1 1 0
RC is based on a seating area of 24’ and 123 sq. footage of cell.
Holding 2 Holding Pre-1978 1 0 (16) (16) 13.4 x 13.4 1 0 1 1 0
RC is based on a seating area of 24’ and 178 sq. footage of cell.
Holding J Holding Pre-1978 1 0 (8) (8) 4.4 x 19.5 1 0 1 1 0
RC is based on a seating area of 22’ and 84 sq. footage of cell.
Holding L Holding Pre-1978 1 0 (8) (8) 4.6 x 19.3 1 0 1 1 0
RC is based on a seating area of 22’ and 87 sq. footage of cell.
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part
of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 4921
FACILITY NAME: San Mateo Northern Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1978: ☒ 1988: ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 09/14/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒ ☐ ☐
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc..
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☐ ☐ ☒
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
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1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Pre-1978 cells are not equipped with audio
monitoring systems.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☐ ☐ ☒
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells ☒ ☐ ☐
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of
1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total
☒ ☐ ☐
number of toilets required, except in those facilities or
portions thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
☒ ☐ ☐
being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of
1:16.
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Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
☒ ☐ ☐
tempered water.
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following Pre-1978.
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☐ ☐ ☒
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
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Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS This is a pre-1978 facility.
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
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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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4925
FACILITY NAME: Maple Street Correctional Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Frank Dal Porto, Captain Bill Fogarty, Lieutenant Mike Tabak, Lieutenant Richard
Cheechov, Sergeant James Gilletti, Sergeant Christofer Serrano, Melissa Wagner, Program Manager and Alyssa Duri,
Management Analyst, Correctional Health Care Nurse Pauline, Liberty Health providers, Doctor Clinton and multiple inmates.
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 9/11/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division
found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations during
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code the 2023-2024 compliance monitoring cycle.
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III,
or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the
“Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR,
within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
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.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 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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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.
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 02.01 Personnel/Duty Assignments
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by A sufficient number of personnel shall be
these regulations. employed in each local detention facility to
conduct at least hourly safety checks of
inmates through direct visual observation of
☒ ☐ ☐ all inmates and to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities
required by these regulations.
BSCC staff were able to verify sufficient
staffing through the review of daily shift
rosters and through visual observations of
operational practices during the physical plant
inspection.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at BSCC staff verified staffing through a review
least one employee on duty at all times in a local of the agency staffing plan and a sampling of
detention facility or in the building which houses a local 20 shift rosters.
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which The agency staffing plan requires fixed post
would conflict with the supervision and care of positions that are supported by emergency
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. response personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 shift
rosters that reflected fixed post and
supplemental staffing on each shift.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there All staffing will be done in accordance with
shall be at least one female employee who shall be California Penal Code Section 94021 where a
immediately available and accessible to such females. staff member of the same sex will be always
available.
Note: Reference PC § 4021. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 shift
rosters and verified that there are female
correctional officers assigned on each shift.
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In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Procedure
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the 01.02 Administration, Organization
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such Management/Organizational Chart
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a The agency provided BSCC staff with the
review and recommendations shall be reported to the most recent iteration of their Organizational
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the Chart and staffing plan for review during this
facility. inspection.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement 02.01 Personnel/Duty Assignments
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: At a minimum, hourly safety checks of
inmates are conducted through direct visual
observations of all inmates and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the
programs and activities required by these
regulations.
Safety checks shall be conducted at random
and varied intervals and shall be completed at
a minimum hourly, through direct visual
observation of all inmates. There shall be no
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety
checks. A minimum of two (2) counts will be
conducted during each twelve (12) hour shift.
A minimum of four (4) counts will be
☒ ☐ ☐ conducted during each twenty-four (24)
period. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation of routine safety
checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 twenty-
four-hour time periods of documented safety
checks and were able to verify that hourly
safety checks are occurring and are
documented within the timeframes outlined in
the agency policy and in this regulation.
On the date of the physical plant inspection,
BSCC staff observed staff conducting and
documenting safety checks.
Hourly safety checks are conducted and are
documented in the housing unit logbook along
with an electronic entry into the agency’s
electronic jail management system (ATIMS).
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held 05.07 Direct Supervision of Housing
and housed in the facility. Units/Safety Checks
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse A housing officer will ensure that there are
between safety checks. intermittent, direct visual safety checks of all
inmates. Safety checks shall be conducted at
☒ ☐ ☐
least hourly through direct visual observation
of all inmates. There shall be no more than a
60-minute lapse between safety checks
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety The Housing Sergeant shall ensure there are
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as intermittent direct visual safety checks on all
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 inmates and documentation pertaining to
of these regulations. those checks.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Safety checks shall be conducted at random
intervals. and varied intervals and shall be completed at
☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum of hourly, through direct visual
observation of all inmates.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the All safety checks are to be documented in
documentation of all safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ ATIMS. The time beginning and ending of
Documentation shall include: designated security checks will be noted.
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety All safety checks are to be documented in
check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐ ATIMS. The time beginning and ending of
designated security checks will be noted.
(2) the location where each individual safety check BSCC verified that this is occurring through a
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory review of documented safety checks that
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and, included the date, time, location, and ID of the
officer conducting the safety check.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Please see above.
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are The Housing Sergeant shall ensure there are
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or intermittent direct visual safety checks on all
facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates and documentation pertaining to
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely those checks.
completion of, safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 02.08 Training
least one person on duty at all times who meets the 07.01 Fire Procedures
training standards established by the Board for general ☒ ☐ ☐
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. All correctional personnel assigned to the
Maple Street Correctional Facility have
completed CORE and Jail Operations
Training, which includes fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least Please see above.
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a 01.01 Administration, Organization
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Management/Policy and Procedure
policy and procedures manual shall address all Maintenance and Review
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The Corrections Division Commander shall, at
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all least annually, review, evaluate, and make a
employees. record of Policy revisions.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in ☒ ☐ ☐
The agency is currently undergoing a
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a
comprehensive review of division-wide
separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections
policies.
(c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted.
A copy of the draft policy was provided for
BSCC review. The draft policy contains
policies that are specific to newly adopted
regulations and a finalized copy will be
provided once the agency has internal
approval for implementation.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III The SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the and Procedure Manual is a division-wide
following: ☒ ☐ ☐ policy and addresses court holding.
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility The Corrections Division Commander is
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible for reviewing and approving
policy revisions.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and federal legal requirements and includes Procedure
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke 06.10 Use of Force
holds.
The “carotid hold,” whereby pressure is
☒ ☐ ☐ applied to the carotid arteries on the sides of
the neck to render the suspect unconscious
by reducing the flow of oxygenated blood to
the brain is prohibited unless used to prevent
serious bodily injury or death to another
person.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
including the restraint of pregnant persons as Procedure
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
06.11A Use of Restraint Chair
06.11B Use of Body Wrap
☒ ☐ ☐
An inmate known to be pregnant or in
recovery after delivery shall not be restrained
using leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs
behind the body.
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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(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
received persons for release. Procedure
03.01 Initial Intake Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 03.02 Reception
All new bookings are screened for release
prior to housing.
(6) Security and control including physical counts SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and searches of the facility and incarcerated Procedure
persons, contraband control, and key control. 01.01 Administration, Organization
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Management/Policy and Procedure
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ Maintenance and Review
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility The Corrections Division Commander shall, at
including security measures specific to prevention of least annually, review, and evaluate internal
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. and external security measures.
(7) Emergency procedures include: SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
section 1032 of these regulations; 07.01 Fire Procedures
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
hostages; Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 04.07 Escapes
07.03 Major Disturbance
07.04 Hostage Policy
(C) mass arrests; SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
03.14
(D) natural disasters; SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
05.05 Security
07.02 Evacuation/Movement Plan
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and, Procedure
07.01 Fire Life Safety and Emergency
Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
A Sergeant or his designee is responsible for
regular inspections of emergency equipment
in the facility.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Procedure
security devices.
☒ ☐ ☐
All weapons, munitions, chemical agents, and
related security devices are stored in a
secured armory.
(8) Suicide Prevention. SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
10.06 Suicide Prevention Policy
10.06A Suicide Prevention Committee
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(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 05.08 Administrative Housing
06.01 Housing Assignments
11.00 Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
and sexual harassment. Procedure
06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has a
zero-tolerance sexual abuse policy. It is the
policy of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s
Office that sexual abuse by an employee,
contractor, volunteer, inmate, or other non-
employee with a business association with the
Sheriff’s Office is prohibited. As an inmate,
you have the right to be free of sexual assault
harassment, and retaliation for reporting. If
you are assaulted or attacked, or fear you will
☒ ☐ ☐
be attacked, or are being harassed sexually,
or want to report about another inmate who is
a victim, tell someone who can get you help.
Your safety is our concern. We want to make
sure you are physically protected and are
examined for potential medical and/or
psychological problems. You may report
confidentially if you wish. You may report this
verbally or in writing in several ways; Verbally,
Grievance, Inmate Request Form, letter to the
Division Commander or Watch Commander,
free phone call to the Rape Trauma Services
(on site), or through your attorney or any
person outside of jail.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Inmates have the right to be free of sexual
respond to retaliation against any staff or person ☒ ☐ ☐ assault harassment, and retaliation for
after reporting any abuse. reporting.
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(12) Release policy, including release planning for SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
incarcerated persons. Procedure
04.01 Release Process
09.01 Service League
The agency’s mission is to provide programs
and resources that promote positive changes
in individuals and their families involved in the
Criminal Justice system.
Service League programs are to be
coordinated by the Corrections Division
☒ ☐ ☐
Administration and run with oversight by the
Program Services Manager at the discretion
of the Corrections Division Captain.
Release planning includes Individual pre-
release counseling including but are not
limited to; Referral to Community Resources,
Public Health, Probation, referral to
residential and out-patient substance abuse
programs, emergency housing, clothing, and
food, referral to employment and educational
training and opportunities.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Procedure
limited to, the following: 06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has a
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated zero-tolerance sexual abuse policy. It is the
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and policy of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Office that sexual abuse by an employee,
responsibilities that may have contributed to such contractor, volunteer, inmate, or other non-
incidents, employee with a business association with the
Sheriff’s Office is prohibited. As an inmate,
you have the right to be free of sexual assault
harassment, and retaliation for reporting. If
you are assaulted or attacked, or fear you will
☒ ☐ ☐
be attacked, or are being harassed sexually,
or want to report about another inmate who is
a victim, tell someone who can get you help.
Your safety is our concern. We want to make
sure you are physically protected and are
examined for potential medical and/or
psychological problems. You may report
confidentially if you wish. You may report this
verbally or in writing in several ways; Verbally,
Grievance, Inmate Request Form, letter to the
Division Commander or Watch Commander,
free phone call to the Rape Trauma Services
(on site), or through your attorney or any
person outside of jail.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
family, community members, and other interested Procedure
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual 06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Uninvolved incarcerated persons, family,
community members, and other interested
third parties can utilize online reporting,
citizen’s complaint forms, verbal reporting, or
reporting by written letters.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 10.01 Medical Screening
prevention program developed by the facility 10.06 Suicide Prevention
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health 10.06A Suicide Prevention Committee
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, 11.01 Classification
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons
who present a suicide risk. All inmates are initially screened for suicide
The program shall include the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ ideations and or history at the time of booking.
All correctional staff are trained to
continuously monitor and identify any person
experiencing a suicidal crisis. Correctional
officers are trained in Identifying the warning
signs and symptoms, predisposing risk
factors, verbal and behavioral cues of
impending suicidal behavior, and high-risk
periods of incarceration.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial All Custody staff with direct patient contact
personnel. shall receive 2 hours of annual training on
suicidality and prevention from QMHP.
☒ ☐ ☐ All Qualified Health Professionals (QHP) shall
receive a minimum of one hour of training
annually on suicide prevention and the
identification of mentally ill patients conducted
by QMHP.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon The initial intake screening form is to be
intake and prior to housing assignment. completed during booking by the intake nurse
upon entry into the facility and shall include
questions and observations regarding the
patient’s mental health status and potential for
suicidal behavior.
☒ ☐ ☐
Patients who are identified as being
potentially suicidal are immediately assessed
by a QHP and referred to a QMHP, who may
access the patient’s health record to ascertain
a history of mental conditions.
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(c) Suicide prevention screening during special Patients who are identified as being
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, potentially suicidal are immediately assessed
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in by a QHP and referred to a QMHP, who may
classification. access the patient’s health record to ascertain
a history of mental condition.
This assessment occurs following special
situations that may include placement in
☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive housing, transfer, change in
classification, or following a court
appearance.
The agency mental health provider and their
clinical team meet, at a minimum of weekly
with classification personnel to identify those
that are vulnerable, medication noncompliant,
or require acute treatment.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Arresting/transporting officers communicate
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, directly with booking and medical screening
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to time at the time of booking.
suicide risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Procedure
restrictive environment should be considered. 05.21 Intake Classification
10.06 Suicide Prevention
11.01 Classification
11.03 Administrative Classification Unit
Special housing recommendations are
shared between the mental health clinician
and classification staff prior to housing.
The QMHP will provide triage for a treatment
plan while maintaining communication with
☒ ☐ ☐ classification personnel to ensure appropriate
housing that is the least restrictive.
If Custody staff receives information from the
patient or outside sources that indicate the
patient has recently engaged in suicidal
behavior or behavior that would deem the
patient at risk, Custody staff shall immediately
notify a QHP of the reported risk factors while
maintaining line of sight observation until the
QHP/QMHP can assess the patient and
determine whether a suicide prevention watch
or close observation order needs to be
initiated.
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(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
10.06 Suicide Prevention
11.01 Classification
Patients/inmates identified with possible
suicide ideation shall have suicide safety
☒ ☐ ☐
precautions with staggered 15-minute or
direct observation within a safety cell based
on clinical necessity and are initiated by the
QHP until an assessment by a QMHP is
completed. Patients/inmates in a safety cell
will be provided an anti-suicidal smock or
gown and blanket/ mattress.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
procedures. Procedure
10.06 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Patients/inmates identified as being at risk for
suicide receive immediate intervention and
treatment.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides All attempted and completed suicides shall be
attempts. documented in the patient’s health record and
discussed during shift change meetings.
QMHP shall complete a Self-Injurious
Behavior Occurrence Report (SIBOR). b.
Immediate notification of serious suicide
attempts shall be provided to jail
administration, facility supervisor, Chief of
Psychiatry Officer, and Mental Health
manager. c. A patient death resulting from
suicide shall be handled pursuant to In-
☒ ☐ ☐
Custody Death Policy no. 0114.00.
Formal Death in Custody Reports - California
Government Code, section 12525 requires
that in any case in which a person dies while
in the custody of a law enforcement agency or
local or state correctional facility, the agency
shall report, in writing, to the California
Attorney General within 10 days after the
death, all facts in their possession concerning
the death.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Procedure
administrator, including the development of a corrective 08.10 Death in Custody
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review. The Death in Custody Review Team will
consist of the Facility Commander, the
director of Correctional Health Services, the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, and other health care
and sworn supervision staff who may be
relevant to the incident. The review team will
review the reports and make any
recommendations to change policies to
improve the response to the Death in
Custody.
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(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. If a patient is on suicide watch and is being
released from the facility, the patient shall be
placed on a 5150 hold and transported to the
hospital and/or LPS unit. Custody staff
☒ ☐ ☐
transporting the patient shall provide the
original completed 5150 form to the receiving
hospital staff. A copy of the 5150 form will
placed into the patient’s health record.
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Patients who are identified as being
from court as determined by the mental health director. potentially suicidal are immediately assessed
by a QHP and referred to a QMHP, who may
access the patient’s health record to ascertain
a history of mental conditions.
☒ ☐ ☐
This assessment occurs following special
situations that may include placement in
restrictive housing, transfer, change in
classification, or following a court
appearance.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility 07.01 Fire Procedures
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ 07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
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 The county fire plan is developed in
fire department to be included as part of the policy and partnership with the Office of Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Services and the local fire authority.
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Each team’s E.R.T. Sergeant or his designee
with two-year retention of the inspection record; is responsible for regular inspections of
emergency equipment in the facility. Each
team should do equipment inspections on an
alternating basis according to the MCF/MSCC
☒ ☐ ☐
Safety and Security Inspection Checklist
(once a month). The original paperwork will be
sent to Jail Administration for filing.
Monthly inspections were reviewed to verify
compliance with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent local fire inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ completed on 4/18/2023.
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 06.03 Emergency Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING The agency utilizes an automated jail
management system, Advanced Technical
Each facility administrator shall maintain a Information Management System, (ATIMS).
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the ATIMS maintains inmate demographic
monthly average daily population of sentenced and non- information, sentencing data, crime category,
sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. disposition, and gender.
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Facility administrators shall provide the Board with BSCC staff verified that self-reporting data
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ from the agency is being provided.
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV 03.05 ATIMS Booking
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each All inmate records are electronically stored in
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ the agency’s automated jail management
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, system (ATIMS).
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, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Procedure
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities 03.05 ATIMS Booking
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at All inmate records are electronically stored in
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting the agency’s automated jail management
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). system (ATIMS).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
In addition to custody records, all allegations
of sexual abuse are referred to patrol and a
crime report is generated prior to the
disposition of an investigation.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 06.04 Inmate Incident/Injury Report
and procedures for the maintenance of written records San Mateo Corrections Division Jail
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Manual
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other Reports are written and submitted for
person. approval prior to the end of the shift or in a
reasonable amount of time.
Such records shall include the names of the persons A sampling of 20 written reports were
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, reviewed by BSCC staff and were found to be
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. well written, free of jargon, and included all
pertinent information.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Reports are written and submitted to the shift
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisor prior to the end of the shift, or in a
facility manager or designee. reasonable amount of time.
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1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility 01.05 Public Information Policy
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
dissemination of information to the public, to other Correctional Division Staff shall make
government agencies, and to the news media. The available to the public and inmates for their
public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review, the below listed materials. (Section a,
review the following material: ☒ ☐ ☐ b 1-19).
BSCC reviewed the agency policy and
verified that these policies are individually
listed in the Public Information Policy.
In addition, this is accessible on the agency
website.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections The Board of State and Community
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Corrections minimum standards for local
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. detention facilities as found in Title 15 of the
☒ ☐ ☐
California Code of Regulations are accessible
by request, on the inmate tablet and on the
agency website.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated Facility rules and procedures affecting
people as specified in sections: inmates as specified in the Title 15 Section
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ are provided in the inmate Orientation
Handbook and are accessible by request or
on the agency website.
(2) 1061, Education Plan SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
(3) 1062, Visiting SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
13.01 Regular Family Visiting
(4) 1063, Correspondence SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
13.06 Visiting and Correspondence
(5) 1064, Library Service SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
09.03 Library Services
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
06.06 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Writings Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
09.03 Library Services
13.04 Inmate Mail
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
13.05 Inmate Telephones
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 13.02 Attorney and Official Visiting
01.05 Public Information Policy /Access to
Courts and Counsel
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(10) 1069, Orientation SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
01.05 Public Information Policy/Inmate
Orientation
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
01.05 Public Information
Policy/Individual/Family Service Program
(12) 1071, Voting SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
☒ ☐ ☐ Procedure
01.05 Public Information Policy/Voting
(13) 1072, Religious Observance SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 01.05 Public Information Policy/Religious
Observance and Programs
1018 Religious Programs and Practices
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
01.05 Public Information Policy/Grievance
06.08 Inmate Grievance Procedure
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
06.05 Inmate Rules
06.03 Disciplinary Procedures
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Persons Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 01.05 Public Information Policy/Plan for
Inmate Discipline
06.03 Disciplinary Procedures
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure01.05 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy/Forms of Inmate Discipline
06.03 Disciplinary Procedures
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐ 01.05 Public Information
Policy/Limitations on Inmate Discipline
06.03 Disciplinary Procedures
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
01.05 Public Information
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy/Responsibility for Health Care
Services
03.10.05 Care and Treatment
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. 08.10 Death in Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and Formal Death in Custody Reports - California
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of Government Code, section 12525 requires
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team ☒ ☐ ☐ that in any case in which a person dies while
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or in the custody of a law enforcement agency or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible local or state correctional facility, the agency
physician and other health care and supervision staff shall report, in writing, to the California
who are relevant to the incident. Attorney General within 10 days after the
death, all facts in their possession concerning
the death.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the After the final reports are completed, copies
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to will be forwarded to the Death in Custody
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Review Team. The Review team will consist
identify issues that require further study. of the Facility Commander, the director of
Correctional Health Services, the responsible
☒ ☐ ☐ physician, and other health care and sworn
supervision staff who may be relevant to the
incident. The review team will review the
reports and make any recommendations to
change policies to improve the response to
the Death in Custody.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
☐ ☐ ☒
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, 11.01 Intake Classification
or III facility shall develop and implement a written 11.02 Classification Review
classification plan designed to properly assign 11.03 Administrative Classification Unit
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories of gender identity, age, BSCC staff reviewed the agency classification
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, policies, practices, and records and verified
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- that all inmates are screened, interviewed,
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or and classified prior to housing. The
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide instrument used for screening and evaluating
for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such is objective and of the Risk and Security
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the Assessments reviewed, they were
extent possible within the limits of the available number comprehensive and classification
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ recommendations were rarely overridden.
All classification records are entered into and
The written classification plan shall be based on are stored in the agency’s electronic jail
objective criteria and include receiving screening management system, ATIMS.
performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and
a record of each person's classification level, housing Inmates who are classified as special needs
restrictions, and housing assignments. or administrative separation are reviewed and
evaluated for the least restrictive housing
weekly.
The classification team works collaboratively
with the medical and mental health team and
meets weekly to evaluate and develop
strategies for those in restrictive housing
areas.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall During the physical plant inspection, BSCC
establish and implement a classification system which staff interviewed multiple inmates regarding
will include the use of classification officers or a their classification status and were advised
classification committee in order to properly assign that there is a review and appeals process
incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation available for re-classification.
programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan shall
include the use of as 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.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, The classification unit screens and evaluates
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis all inmates for determining housing and
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety program assignments considering the
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement prevention of jail violence and placing
would present management or security problems. A appropriate inmates in custody programs by
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall interviewing each inmate to ensure their
be given serious consideration. safety within the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
During the physical plant inspection, BSCC
staff interviewed inmates regarding their
classification process and status, inmates
advised that they are solicited for input
regarding their safety during the interview
process.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 10.07 Infection Control Policy
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 03.10 Communicable Disease
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a BSCC staff reviewed the Infection Control
medical evaluation is completed. Policy/Communicable Disease and verified
that all inmates are screened at booking prior
to admittance. Medical staff is responsible for
☒ ☐ ☐
this screening; however, staff are trained to
identify symptoms of communicable diseases
that require triage, treatment, and or
quarantine.
The Communicable Disease Policy follows all
Public Health Guidelines and addresses
pandemic response, treatment, control, and
reporting.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be All medical screenings are completed by
made of the person being booked as to whether the medical staff.
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.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.18 Special Needs Offender Program
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated All inmates are screened at the time of
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of admittance coupled with ongoing visual
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. observations and verbal interactions with
inmates for identifying behavioral crises within
the jail facility.
Collaborative efforts are made by custody,
medical, and mental health staff to identify,
manage, and house inmates with special
needs in a manner that promotes the safety of
staff and other inmates in all San Mateo
County Correctional Facilities.
There are two special housing areas
designed, dedicated, and staffed with mental
health professionals for addressing the
special needs of those experiencing
☒ ☐ ☐
behavioral crises.
Sheriff’s Office staff assigned to these areas
are specially trained for the supervision and
communication in handling these persons.
Mental health staff are onsite twenty-four
hours per day.
BSCC staff were able to observe these
housing areas and mental health strategies
on the day of the physical plant inspection.
The protocols that the agency has developed
and implemented for addressing this specific
population are comprehensive and
impressive.
The agency has implemented a clinical
approach that should be considered a model
for addressing the mentally ill population that
local jails are facing across the state and
nation.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Every inmate is evaluated prior to admittance
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be and housing.
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 Please see above.
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 Holding cells are used for temporary
safety of the person in crisis or others. separation, special housing is used for the
☒ ☐ ☐ treatment of a behavioral health crisis and a
safety cell may be used to protect a person
from immediate self-harm.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall 05.08 Administrative Housing
develop and implement policies and procedures for the 06.02 Maximum Security/Disciplinary
administrative separation of incarcerated people. Housing
The Administrative Housing units are located
on the third floor, East and West side of the
☒ ☐ ☐ Maple Street Correctional Facility.
Disciplinary Housing contains appropriate
bedding, clothing, and personal hygiene
items. Separated inmates are afforded all
programming opportunities that are not
related to discipline. All special housing
inmates are reviewed by classification
weekly.
Policies and procedures must include:
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Administratively separated inmates are
an incarcerated person’s health. monitored by health care and mental health
staff to ensure that separation housing does
not adversely affect the person’s health or
mental status.
☒ ☐ ☐
The agency has developed and implemented
a strategy for comingling separated inmates
in prescreened groups for exercise and
recreation with the intent of promoting
behavior that is conducive to less restrictive
housing.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for Administrative Housing of inmates will be
incarcerated people who have: used for those inmates determined to be
(1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or prone to escape, assault staff or other
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal inmates, and disrupt the operations of the jail
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects or in need of protection from other inmates.
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, Administrative Housing of inmates will be
and facility staff. used to maintain order, ensure the safety of
(2)Influenced or participated in activity that is staff and inmates, and/or to preserve the
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or security of the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
people, and facility staff. Administrative Housing MCF 3 West A or B
(3)Committed assault, attempted assault, or shall not to be used as punishment or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other discipline
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.
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(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Procedure
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility 11.01 Intake Classification
staff. 11.02 Classification Review
11.03 Administrative Classification Unit
☒ ☐ ☐
Separated inmates are afforded all
programming opportunities that are not
related to discipline. All special housing
inmates are reviewed by classification
weekly.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
evaluation of the need to continue placement in Procedure
administrative separation. 11.02 Classification Review
☒ ☐ ☐
All classification reviews are documented and
stored in the agency’s electronic jail
management system, ATIMS.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 06.12 Use of Safety Cell
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who
display behavior which results in the destruction of An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to if: he or she appears to be a danger to
self or others. himself/herself or others if he/she appears
gravely disabled pending a physician’s
opinion; or if he/she displays bizarre behavior
which results in the destruction of property or
reveals an intent to cause self-inflicted
☒ ☐ ☐
physical harm.
A sampling of 20 safety cell placement logs
and associated documentation was reviewed
by BSCC staff.
All logs reviewed contained all necessary
pertinent information, conformed to required
timelines for safety checks, approvals for
placement and retention, and indicated that
fluids and nutrition were offered.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and with the approval of the facility manager or the
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate watch commander.
☒ ☐ ☐
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for Under no circumstances shall an inmate be
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ placed in a safety cell for discipline or is it a
substitute for treatment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only
approval of the facility manager or designee, or with the approval of the facility manager or the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall watch commander.
be reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
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(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as A medical assessment shall be completed
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of within a maximum of 12 hours of placement in
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be the safety cell or at the next daily sick call,
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to whichever is earliest.
☒ ☐ ☐
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. In practice, medical staff is present and
completes an assessment at the time of
placement.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Please see above.
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Every inmate in a safety cell must be directly
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute observed at least twice in every 30-minute
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be period.
documented.
The intervals of the checks within the 30-
minute period should vary; they should not be
on a routine schedule the inmate can predict
☒ ☐ ☐ but often enough that staff can assure inmate
safety.
BSCC verified through the review of
documentation and visual observation during
the physical plant inspection, that safety
checks are completed and are documented
within each 30-minute period.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure Please see above.
☒ ☐ ☐
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably clothing or be provided with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal designed “safety garment,” to provide for their
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's personal privacy unless specific identifiable
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. risks to the inmate’s safety or to the security
☒ ☐ ☐ of the facility are documented.
This was verified by BSCC staff on the date of
the physical plant inspection. Those placed in
safety cells were visually observed to be
wearing a safety garment.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 06.13 Use of Sobering Cell
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of ☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety The Sobering Cell is being decommissioned
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. due to non-use. The sobering cell was not
used during this inspection cycle.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as
soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☐ ☐ ☒
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others.
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In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must
☐ ☐ ☒
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every ☐ ☐ ☒
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.09 Mentally Developmentally Disabled
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Inmates
procedures for the identification and evaluation, 06.19 Special Needs Program
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Those exhibiting signs or symptoms of
developmental disabilities. developmental disabilities are screened and
☒ ☐ ☐ identified prior to housing. Medical staff is
responsible for contacting County Mental
Health for known medical diagnosis treatment
and/or records.
This special needs population requires
substantial supervision to ensure their safety
and well-being due to their inability to care for
themselves.
The health authority or designee shall contact the A person exhibiting signs or symptoms of a
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or developmental disability should be assigned
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the to the Special Needs Offenders Program.
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Under no circumstances shall placement into
the SNO program be used as punishment or
☒ ☐ ☐
discipline. 1. Inmates in SNO housing are
entitled to all the privileges and rights of other
inmates except as directed by the
management level (see procedures below)
corresponding to the acuity of their special
needs.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.10 Use of Force
responsible physician, shall develop and implement 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which It is the policy of the Corrections Division that
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated all Custody Staff take any and all means
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this necessary to minimize or prevent incidents
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, that require the use of force and will adhere to
or other restraint devices when used to restrain the policy set out in General Order 5-01. “Use
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility of Force” is an immediate means of
manager may delegate authority to place an overcoming resistance, to control the threat of
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health imminent harm to themselves or others.
care staff.
When no reasonable alternative exists, staff
shall use only the amount of force that is
necessary to gain and maintain control of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incident.
Restraint equipment and/or devices will be
used on inmates who display threatening,
aggressive, or destructive behavior which
may result in the destruction of property or
exhibit the intent to cause physical harm to
themselves or others.
• Restraint Chair
• Body Wrap
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 uses of
restraint devices and found the logs to be
completed, timely, and were accompanied by
a written incident report articulating the details
of the behavior leading to the placement.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in BSCC staff observed cardiopulmonary
immediate medical/mental health referral; resuscitation equipment located throughout
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation the facility.
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; While in restraints, inmates shall be housed
alone or in a specified housing area which
☒ ☐ ☐
makes provisions to protect the inmate from
abuse.
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(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Custody Staff shall check and provide for the
inmate’s sanitation and/or personal hygiene
needs. Medical will be notified immediately if
a need for medical treatment is indicated.
Medical and Custody Staff shall jointly ensure
the inmate’s food and fluid needs are
adequately met and documented. Fluids will
☒ ☐ ☐ be offered every two (2) hours. When fluids
and nutrition are offered or given, it shall be
noted on the Observation Log.
Medical is also responsible for monitoring
inmates’ circulation every hour.
This was verified and is documented on the
Observation Log.
(5) exercising of extremities.
☒ ☐ ☐
This is documented in the Observation Log.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for Under no circumstances shall an inmate be
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ placed in restraints as discipline, punishment,
or as a substitute for discipline or punishment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on When no reasonable alternative exists, staff
incarcerated people who display behavior which shall use only the amount of force that is
results in the destruction of property or reveal an necessary to gain and maintain control of the
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. incident.
☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint equipment and/or devices will be
used on inmates who display threatening,
aggressive, or destructive behavior that may
result in the destruction of property or exhibit
the intent to cause physical harm to
themselves or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less When no reasonable alternative exists; staff
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- shall use only the amount of force that is
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are necessary to gain and maintain control of the
deemed ineffective. incident.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Except where emergency conditions exist that
restraints only with the approval of the facility require the immediate use of restraints (other
manager, the facility watch commander, or than handcuffs) to prevent physical harm to
responsible health care staff; continued retention an inmate or others, an inmate may only be
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. placed in restraints with the approval of the
Watch Commander, Administrative
Commander, or Detention Division
Commander (Captain).
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be While in restraints, inmates shall be housed
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. alone or in a specified housing area with direct
☒ ☐ ☐
supervision by medical staff to protect the
inmate.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Medical Staff shall be notified immediately
shall be secured within one hour from the time of when an inmate has been placed in any cell
placement. in the MCF in restraint devices for physical
evaluation by medical and to assess the need
for referral to Mental Health for
evaluation/treatment.
If Custody Staff determines the continued use
of restraints is still necessary for the safety of
the inmate, within one hour the On-Duty
☒ ☐ ☐ Charge Nurse will be notified and a medical
Section 06.11 3 of 4 opinion on such retention
be secured.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for
continued retention at least every (1) hour
thereafter.
Medical Staff is responsible for coordinating a
mental health consultation to assess the need
for mental health evaluation/treatment.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Medical Staff shall be notified immediately
four hours of placement. when an inmate has been placed in any cell
in the MCF in restraint devices for physical
☒ ☐ ☐
evaluation by medical and to assess the need
for referral to Mental Health for
evaluation/treatment.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Custody Staff shall conduct direct visual
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure observation on a restrained inmate at least
that the restraints are properly employed, and to twice every thirty (30) minutes to ensure that
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated the restraints are properly employed and the
person. Such observation shall be documented. safety and well-being of the inmate. These
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons checks shall be independent of any checks by
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area medical and shall be recorded on the
which makes provisions to protect the person from Observation Log.
abuse.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 uses of
restraint devices and found the logs to be
complete and safety checks were timely.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in There was no instance of a person remaining
consultation with responsible health care staff in restraint devices for a period exceeding
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be eight hours.
☒ ☐ ☐
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
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(11) All events and information related to the The primary staff member involved will initiate
placement in restraints shall be documented and a Report of Inmate Action (Use of Force
shall be video recorded unless exigent Report), detailing the type of force used, any
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The restraint devices used, and the circumstances
documentation shall include: the reason for that required and justified the use of force and
placement; person authorizing placement; names of ☒ ☐ ☐ the type of force that was used.
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement. When using the restraint chair or body wrap
as a restraint, videotaped documentation of
the placement into and removal from is
necessary.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 06.10 Use of Force
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 06.11 Use of Restraint Devices
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. An inmate known to be pregnant or in
In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy recovery after delivery shall not be restrained
shall include reference to the following: using leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs
behind the body.
A pregnant inmate 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 inmate, the staff, or the public.
(The determination to apply a restraint device
☒ ☐ ☐ under this section shall be documented.) 3.
Restraints shall be removed when a
professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
4. Upon confirmation of an inmate’s
pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in
writing, of the standards and policies
governing pregnant inmates, including, but
not limited to, the provisions of PC 3407, the
relevant regulations, and the correctional
facility policies. 5. The rights provided for
pregnant inmates by this policy will be posted
in at least one conspicuous location to which
female inmates have access.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or An inmate known to be pregnant or in
in recovery after delivery or termination of the recovery after delivery shall not be restrained
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☒ ☐ ☐ using leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination in recovery after delivery, shall not be
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both,
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for unless deemed necessary for the safety and
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
the staff, or the public.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed when a
who is currently responsible for the medical care of professional who is currently responsible for
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical the medical care of a pregnant inmate during
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary. removal of restraints is medically necessary
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Upon confirmation of an inmate’s pregnancy,
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated standards and policies governing pregnant
pregnant people. ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates, including, but not limited to, the
provisions of PC 3407, the relevant
regulations, and the correctional facility
policies.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized 03.16 Retrieval of Fluid Samples and Prints
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel under 295-299 PC
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force 06.10 Use of Force
to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or
palm print impressions from individuals who are required It shall be the policy of the San Mateo County
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions Sheriff’s Office to collect DNA specimens,
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse and/or print impressions, from those
following written or oral request. ☒ ☐ ☐ individuals who are required to provide such
specimens, samples, and impressions
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296. Upon
collection of these specimens and
impressions, they shall be forwarded to the
California Department of Justice.
In practice, force is not used to collect DNA or
specimens. If force is necessary, the person
is transported to the hospital for collection.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of When no reasonable alternative exists; staff
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that shall use only the amount of force that is
an objective, trained and competent correctional necessary to gain and maintain control of the
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and incident.
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded Please see above.
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
☒ ☐ ☐
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Please see above.
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
information that reflects the fact that the offender was
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
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(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Please see above.
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding,
the tape shall be retained administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall 09.02 Educational Programs
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
education program for incarcerated persons. The agency coordinates and delivers
programs within the Maple Street Correctional
Facility. These programs provide problem-
solving, humanitarian, educational and
personal growth-oriented services.
All services exist to provide one or more of the
following: rehabilitation, stress reduction,
☒ ☐ ☐
personal growth, and emergency assistance.
Our client population consists of jail inmates,
former inmates and State prisoners, and the
families of either.
The agency provides an extensive menu of
programs and services.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates
during the onsite physical plant inspection and
verified that all persons incarcerated have
access to programs.
When such services are not made available by the Please see above.
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 Please see above.
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Please see above.
established. Modified academic or vocational
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
1062 VISITING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement 13.01 Regular Family Visiting
written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements: It is the intention of the Sheriff’s Office to
provide as many opportunities as possible for
inmate visiting without disrupting normal jail
☒ ☐ ☐
operations. Inmates will be allowed to visit
with family and friends based on the listed
schedule and criteria.
Onsite in person and video visitation are
available at the Maple Street Correctional
Facility.
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(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: Inmates are limited to two visits per seven-day
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility period.
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow. The designated seven-day period for each
inmate is different and may change
depending on the most recent visiting date.
☒ ☐ ☐
Visits will last 45 minutes with a 15-minute
break between visits to clear out the video
visitation booths.
A maximum of three (3) people (including
children) may visit an inmate at one time.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting During the onsite physical plant inspection
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made BSCC staff observed the visiting schedule
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. posted in the public lobby of the Maple Street
☒ ☐ ☐
Correctional Facility. Visiting schedules are
listed in the Orientation Handbook and are
accessible on the agency website.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV BSCC staff verified that all incarcerated
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two persons are allowed a minimum of two 45-
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated minute visits per week.
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Visiting may be canceled without advanced
operational or safety and security concern exists. All notice for security reasons and/or any other
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility reason deemed necessary by the Watch
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled Commander and/or Security Sergeant.
visits and document such review.
Loss of visitation is not imposed as a
discipline sanction absent a visiting violation.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the onsite physical plant inspection
and verified that visiting is not canceled for
reasons other than security issues (this has
not happened during this inspection cycle). In
addition, inmates advised that they have not
received disciplinary sanctions that include
loss of visitation absent a visiting violation.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this No person under the age of 18 will be allowed
section shall include provision for visitation by minor to visit without the accompaniment of a parent
children of the incarcerated person. or guardian 18 years or older.
☒ ☐ ☐
A maximum of three (3) people (including
children) may visit an inmate at one time.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is available to supplement the
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the existing visitation program.
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors There is no charge for video visitation. Video
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation is available remotely and onsite.
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
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(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; Onsite in person without barrier.
Onsite in person with barrier.
Onsite video.
Remote video.
Visitation hours; Listed below.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Sunday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and
Friday:
• 0800-2100 hrs. Visits are 45 minutes
in length.
Saturday:
• 1200-2145 hrs. Visits are 45 minutes
in length.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visits can be terminated when a valid security
issue is present or when a violation occurs.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 13.04 Inmate Mail
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an There is no limitation on the volume of mail
incarcerated person may send or receive; that an inmate may send or receive. Inmates
may correspond, confidentially, with State
and Federal Courts, any member of the State
Bar or holder of public office, the Board of
☒ ☐ ☐ State and Community Corrections and a
Watch Commander or the Corrections
Division Commander.
Those inmates who are without funds shall be
permitted at least four postage paid letters
each week to permit correspondence with
family members and friends but without
limitation on the number of postage paid
letters to his/her attorney and to the courts.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be Staff may read outgoing mail when there is a
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ valid security reason and approved by the
manager or designee approves; Corrections Division Commander.
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(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s Inmates may correspond, confidentially, with
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any State and Federal Courts, any member of the
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and State Bar or holder of public office, the Board
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ of State and Community Corrections and a
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail Watch Commander or the Corrections
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money Division Commander.
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, Please see above.
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Those inmates who are without funds shall be
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes permitted at least four postage paid
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit envelopes and eight sheets of paper each
correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ week to permit correspondence with family
without limitation on the number of postage paid members and friends but without limitation on
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the number of postage paid letters to his/her
the courts. attorney and to the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 09.03 Recreational and Law Library
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and Services
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
determined by the facility administrator. The library Library privileges are available to all inmates
service shall include access to the following resources housed in the Maple Street Correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
via paper documents or through electronic media and Facility. Access to the Law Library is
include current information on community services and regulated in order to provide reasonable
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference access for inmates in a fair and equitable
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV manner while preserving library materials and
facilities such a program can be either in-house or maintaining the security of the facility. The
provided through access to the community. Program Services Manger will have oversight
of this program.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall 1005 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of The Division Commander or authorized
seven days to include: designee shall be responsible for ensuring
there is sufficient secure space allocated for
physical exercise and recreation, and that a
schedule is developed to ensure
accessibility to both activities for all inmates.
Distributed over a period of seven days,
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates shall receive an opportunity for at
least three hours of exercise and seven
hours of recreation (15 CCR 1065).
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the onsite physical plant
inspection and verified that access to
exercise and recreation is occurring at a
minimum of 10 hours per week. In practice,
inmates receive more than 10 hours per
week of out-of-cell time.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐
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Policies shall include reasonable and necessary Inmates’ recreation schedules will be
procedures to ensure safety and security. determined by their classification status,
security concerns, and operational
☒ ☐ ☐ schedules (e.g., meals, searches, lockdown,
court). Staff should ensure that the
maximum possible time is provided to
inmates for recreation.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
AND WRITINGS Procedure
13.04 Inmate Mail
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit Newspapers, magazines, periodicals, or
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any books sent through the United States mail
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for must be mailed to you directly from the
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐ publisher or any approved “dot com”
facility administrator shall develop and implement a bookstore.
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 Literature that promotes gang activity,
any legitimate penological interest; violence, hatred, racism, or any other item
☒ ☐ ☐
that affects the security of the jail will not be
allowed.
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Please see above.
mail containing information concerning where, how,
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson,
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any
☒ ☐ ☐
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling
or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages Upon receipt of a package or publication, it
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and will be opened and checked for contraband.
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, Maximum of five books per inmate.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 13.05 inmate Telephones
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls All inmate housing units are equipped with
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. “collect call” telephones. These telephones
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by will not accept incoming calls and will only
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be make collect and calling card outgoing calls.
☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication There are TDDs (telephones for the hearing
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices impaired) located in the Maple Street
may include but are not limited to videophones, Correctional Facility.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 13.02 Attorney and Official Visiting
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have 13.04 Inmate Mail
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of: Attorney and official visiting will be conducted
in the designated Attorney Visiting Rooms on
the MCF housing units.
☒ ☐ ☐
There is no limitation on the volume of mail
that an inmate may send or receive. Inmates
may correspond, confidentially, with State
and Federal Courts, any member of the State
Bar or holder of public office, the Board of
State and Community Corrections and a
Watch Commander or the Corrections
Division Commander.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
1069 ORIENTATION SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator 505 Inmate Handbook and Orientation
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
implementation of a program for people newly admitted The Division Commander shall provide an
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of effective inmate orientation process that
placement in a living area. includes an inmate handbook. The
☒ ☐ ☐ orientation should take place within 24
hours of an inmate’s housing and prior to the
inmate being moved to the general
population Orientation materials should be
available in the housing units so the
information is available to inmates
throughout their time in custody.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and A written Inmate Handbook is issued along
☒ ☐ ☐
may be supplemented with video orientation. with a verbal orientation upon housing.
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Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation In addition to English, orientation
information to each person, including those with information will be provided in at least the
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English three most used languages for the inmate
proficiency (LEP). population.
Interpretive services will be provided to
inmates who do not speak any of the
languages in which the orientation
information is available.
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates who cannot read, are visually
impaired, or have intellectual, psychiatric, or
speech disabilities, or limited reading skills
shall have the materials read to them by a
staff member or presented to them using
audible recorded media (28 CFR 115.16).
Inmates who are deaf or hard of hearing
shall be provided with interpretation
services. Reasonable efforts should be
made by the staff to assist the inmate in
understanding the information.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Handbook
be limited to, the following: and verified that the below-listed sections (1-
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage 10) are contained in the handbook.
rules;
(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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility 09.01 Service League
shall develop written policies and procedures which
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private The agency’s mission is to provide programs
agencies for individual or family social service programs and resources that promote positive changes
for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the in individuals and their families involved in the
☒ ☐ ☐
services and resources available in the community and Criminal Justice system.
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service
delivery. Service League programs are to be
coordinated by the Corrections Division
Administration and run with oversight by the
Program Services Manager at the discretion
of the Corrections Division Captain.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced 09.01 Service League
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
written policies and procedures whereby the county The Service League volunteers are in the jail
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, daily. If you have a request for service, fill out
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. an Inmate Request form and place it in the
Inmate Request Form box in each housing
☒ ☐ ☐ unit. The Service League also provides
counseling, religious services, and help with
family matters, as well as assistance with
voting.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the physical plant inspection and
verified that inmates are aware of how to
access voting or voter registration.
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1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility 09.01 Service League
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide 09.05 Religious Services
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices, and counseling on a Religious services are provided for all San
voluntary basis. Mateo County jail facilities through the
coordination of multi-denominational
activities. Regular services, individual
counseling, bible study groups, and spiritual
growth groups are provided by various
denominations, to accommodate the needs of
inmates. About 2,000 Bibles, Korans, and
other religious materials in both English and
Spanish are obtained and provided at no cost
to the inmates, upon request.
☒ ☐ ☐
Volunteers are recruited, screened, and
oriented to jail regulations. Local pastors
wishing to visit their parishioners in the jails
are assisted with arrangements to do so.
Personal crises, i.e., death in family, divorce,
etc., are responded to immediately. Inmates
requesting to be married are interviewed and
involved in pre-marital counseling, and
marriages are usually arranged by the
Religious Services coordinator, and
performed by an ordained minister.
Individualized requests for specific religious
materials can be made to the Service League.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates and
were able to visually observe religious
materials and effects during the physical plant
inspection.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and 06.08 Grievance Procedure
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby all Any inmate of the San Mateo County Jail
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to system may grieve any condition of
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions confinement over which the San Mateo
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; County Sheriff's Office has control. A
☒ ☐ ☐
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program grievance should be resolved at the lowest
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; possible level. This means the inmate should
and food, clothing, and bedding. first direct his/her problem to line staff. This
Such policies and procedures shall include: may be done informally by talking to line staff.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 random
grievances and verified that grievances are
logged, processed, and answered within the
appropriate timeline prescribed by policy.
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(1) a grievance form; BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates and
observed housing area access to grievances
and were able to verify that grievances are
accessible and processed as prescribed by
policy.
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates interviewed stated that they were
aware of the grievance system, and knew how
to access, complete, submit, and appeal a
grievance.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions for accessing, submitting, and
grievance, including relevant deadlines; appealing a grievance are listed in the inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
handbook and are printed on the grievance
form.
(3) a process for submission and handling of All grievances are logged and reviewed for
☒ ☐ ☐
anonymous grievances; processing.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest A grievance should be resolved at the lowest
appropriate staff level; possible level. This means the inmate should
first direct his problem to a line staff member
☒ ☐ ☐ (before receiving the inmate’s grievance, the
line staff shall make every effort to handle the
issue informally or through an inmate request
form).
(5) appeal to the next level of review; If an inmate is dissatisfied, he/she may appeal
☒ ☐ ☐
the supervisor’s decision.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each In practice, grievances that are specific to
level of review which acts on the grievance; areas that do not involve conditions of
confinement or staff conduct or those that are
out of the agency’s control, are not processed
☒ ☐ ☐ as a typical grievance.
Efforts are made to direct the inmate to the
appropriate party to submit their inquiry or
complaint.
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response Inmate grievances that require a simple
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed inquiry and no detailed investigation will be
a period of 15 calendar days; answered by the supervisor on a timely basis.
☒ ☐ ☐ Responses to grievances will be returned to
the inmate as soon as possible, no longer
than 10 business days, from when custody
staff received the grievance.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction If the complaint is in reference to a specific
within the facility; staff member or department, (Custody,
Correctional Health Services, Food Services,
☒ ☐ ☐ Medical, etc.), the grievance should be
forwarded to that sworn staff member’s
supervisor or the department’s supervisor for
a Section 06.08 2 of 4 written response.
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(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, Once the supervisor provides a written
appeal, response, and related documents to the response, the grievance shall be returned to
incarcerated person; and, the inmate.Copies of the fully completed
grievance will be distributed as follows:
☒ ☐ ☐
• Yellow – Inmate
• Pink – Staff
• White – Jail Administration
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct It is the Jail Administrative Compliance Unit’s
regular review of grievances, responses, and responsibility to maintain files of inmate
appeals. grievances, responses, and dispositions.
The Administrative Lieutenant shall maintain
☒ ☐ ☐
all received inmate appeals. A log shall be
kept of all appeals, and each supplied with a
unique identification number and date stamp
(date received) placed upon each appeal for
tracking and record-keeping purposes.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: Any inmate who submits an excessive
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to number of grievances may be subject to a
control the submission of an excessive number of restriction of their grievance privileges in
grievances. accordance with Minimum Jail Standards,
California Code of Regulations, Title 15,
☒ ☐
Section 3084.4.
There was no occurrence of this occurring
during the review of a sampling of 20 random
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility 600 Inmate Discipline
administrator shall establish written rules and 600.3.1 Inmate Rules and Sanctions
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated
persons. It is the policy of this office to maintain written
general categories of prohibited inmate
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
☒ ☐ ☐ behavior that are clear, consistent, and
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
uniformly applied. Written rules and
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
guidelines will be made available to all
inmates. They will include a process for
resolving minor infractions and a hearing
process for more serious breaches of inmate
rules. Criminal acts may be referred to the
appropriate criminal agency.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Inmate rules and disciplinary action are
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing accessible on the inmate tables and are
units and the booking area or issued to each person contained in the Inmate Handbook.
upon booking. ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff verified that this information is
easily accessible by reviewing the Inmate
Handbook and tablet content.
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For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Both methods for access listed above
to read English, and for persons with disabilities, contain information that is provided in at
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them least the three most used languages for the
verbally or provide them with material in an inmate population.
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions. Interpretive services will be provided to
inmates who do not speak any of the
languages in which the orientation
information is available.
Inmates who cannot read, are visually
☒ ☐ ☐
impaired, or have intellectual, psychiatric, or
speech disabilities, or limited reading skills
shall have the materials read to them by a
staff member or presented to them using
audible recorded media (28 CFR 115.16).
Inmates who are deaf or hard of hearing shall
be provided with interpretation services.
Reasonable efforts should be made by the
staff to assist the inmate in understanding the
information.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
PERSONS Procedure
600 Inmate Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following A sampling of 20 disciplinary packets was
elements: reviewed by BSCC staff. Disciplinary packets
reviewed contained appropriate sanctions
that were commensurate with the violation.
Timelines were adhered to, and notices were
☒ ☐ ☐
issued.
BSCC staff interviewed inmates on the day of
the physical plant inspection and were
advised by those who have navigated the
disciplinary process that they were notified of
the violation, they were able to be present and
make a statement at the hearing and were
able to appeal the decision should they not
agree with the disposition.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Minor acts of non-conformity with rules may
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff be handled informally by any deputy (15 CCR
may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as 1081).
access to television, telephones, commissary, or
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written ☒ ☐ ☐ Any staff member imposing informal discipline
documentation and supervisory approval. shall complete the reporting portion of the
disciplinary report and provide the form to the
supervisor for review prior to the imposition of
the sanction.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules The staff member who learned of the rule
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive violation shall write and submit a disciplinary
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in report, along with all relevant evidence, to the
☒ ☐ ☐
writing by the staff member observing the act and appropriate supervisor prior to the end of the
submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences shift (15 CCR 1081).
of such violations may include, but are not limited to:
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1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary The Division Commander shall appoint at
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to least one hearing officer to preside and
impose such consequences. conduct disciplinary hearings of major rule
violations. The hearing officer should be a
☒ ☐ ☐ qualified supervisor or suitably trained
designee who will have the responsibility and
authority to rule on charges of inmate rule
violations. The hearing officer shall also have
the power to impose sanctions.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are The hearing officer shall not investigate nor
involved in the charges. preside over any inmate disciplinary hearing
☒ ☐ ☐ on cases where he/she was a witness or was
directly involved in the incident that generated
the complaint (15 CCR 1081).
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person An inmate charged with a major rule violation
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within shall be given a written description of the
specified timeframes: incident and the rules violated at least 24
☒ ☐ ☐
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice hours prior to a disciplinary hearing.
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Unless waived in writing by the inmate,
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours hearings may not be held in less than 24
after the report has been submitted to the hours from the time of notification (15 CCR
disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has 1081).
☒ ☐ ☐
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 Inmates charged with major rule violations are
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and entitled to be present at a hearing unless
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The waived in writing or excluded because their
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or behavior poses a threat to facility safety,
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the ☒ ☐ ☐ security, and order (15 CCR 1081).
issues are complex.
Accused inmates have the right to make a
statement, present evidence, and call
witnesses at the hearing (15 CCR 1081).
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 Investigations involving major rule violations
hours after an incarcerated person has been should be initiated within 24 hours of the initial
informed of the charge(s) in writing. report and completed in sufficient time for the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate to have a disciplinary hearing, which is
required within 72 hours of the time the inmate
was informed, in writing, of the charges.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary All disciplinary hearing reports and
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and dispositions shall be reviewed by the Division
☒ ☐ ☐
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility Commander or the authorized designee soon
manager or designee. after the final disposition.
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6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a The hearing officer shall write a report
written statement by the fact-finders about the regarding the decision detailing the evidence
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ and the reasons for the disciplinary action. A
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept copy of the report shall be provided to the
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. inmate.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Inmates wishing to appeal the decision of the
supervisor on all disciplinary action. hearing officer must do so in writing within five
☒ ☐ ☐ days of the decision. All appeals will be
forwarded to the Division Commander or
authorized designee for review.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility Inmates who are accused of a major rule
administrator from administratively separating any violation may be moved to administrative
incarcerated person from the general population or housing for pre-hearing detention, with the
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical Watch Commander’s approval, if there is an
☒ ☐ ☐
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of immediate threat to safety or security (15
the person, staff, program, or community is endangered, CCR 1081).
pending disciplinary action or a review as required by
Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of Inmates placed in pre-hearing detention may
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐ be subject to property and privilege
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. restrictions outlined in 15 CCR 1081.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Sanctions
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of Discipline shall be commensurate with the
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the nature and circumstances of the offense
following: committed, the inmate's disciplinary history,
(a) Loss of privileges. and the sanctions imposed for comparable
(b) Extra work detail. offenses by other inmates with similar
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. histories (28 CFR 115.78(b); 15 CCR 1082).
(d) Removal from work details. Sanctions are imposed for the purpose of
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal controlling or changing an inmate's
Code Section 4019. behavior, not for the purpose of punishment
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal (15 CCR 1082).
Code Section 4019.
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Disciplinary separation. Acceptable forms of discipline shall include
but not be limited to the following (15 CCR
1082):
• Loss of privileges
• Extra work detail
• Short-term lockdown for less than 24
hours
• Removal from work details
• Forfeiture of work time credits earned
under Penal Code § 4019
• Forfeiture of good time credits earned
under Penal Code § 4019
• Disciplinary housing
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly 600.3.1 Inmate Rules and Sanctions
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Discipline is for those inmates involved in the
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological action/violation. There shall be no mass
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ discipline of uninvolved inmates.
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: Maximum discipline sanctions (including
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option placement in disciplinary housing) for any one
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and incident, regardless of the number of rules
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and violated, shall not exceed 15 days.
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Inmates with excludable conditions shall not
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the be placed in disciplinary segregation. Inmates
facility manager before the disciplinary separation shall not be placed in disciplinary segregation
status is continued. This review shall include a for behaviors that are a manifestation of
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews mental illness, as determined by qualified
shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter medical personnel.
until the disciplinary status has ended. This review
shall be documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have BSCC staff inspected all cells contained in the
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Maple Street Correctional Facility on the day
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be of the physical plant inspection and verified
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles that all cells are equipped with all required
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be Title 24 furnishings and fixtures.
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 Inmates with excludable conditions (see
medical staff determine that an individual has Police 507.3) shall not be placed in
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, disciplinary segregation. Inmates shall not be
they shall be removed from disciplinary separation placed in disciplinary segregation for
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately upon this determination. behaviors that are a manifestation of mental
illness, as determined by qualified medical
personnel.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the Procedure
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
or group of incarcerated people.
In no case shall any inmate or group of
Note: PC § 4019.5.
inmates be delegated the authority to punish
☒ ☐ ☐ any other inmate or group of inmates (Penal
Code § 4019.5; 15 CCR 1083).
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 cases
of imposed sanctions. The delegation of
authority to any incarcerated group or person
did not occur.
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(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for Procedure
disciplinary purposes. 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
06.12 Use of Safety Cell
Under no circumstances shall an inmate be
placed in a safety cell for discipline or is it a
substitute for treatment.
☒ ☐ ☐
In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in
the Safety and Sobering Cells Policy, be used
for disciplinary purposes (15 CCR 1083).
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 cases
of imposed sanctions. There were no
occurrences of the safety cell being used for
the purposes of inmate discipline.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the No inmate may be deprived of the implements
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these personal hygiene (15 CCR 1083; 15 CCR
regulations. 1265).
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 cases
of imposed sanctions. The deprivation of
personal hygiene items was not imposed as a
disciplinary sanction.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary
measure (15 CCR 1083).
☒ ☐ ☐
The withholding of food, other than in some
cases, commissary, was not imposed as a
disciplinary sanction.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Correspondence privileges shall not be
except in cases where the incarcerated person has withheld except in cases where the inmate
violated correspondence regulations, in which case has violated correspondence regulations, in
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than which case correspondence other than legal
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility mail may be suspended for no longer than 72
manager. hours without the review and approval of the
Division Commander (15 CCR 1083).
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 cases
of imposed sanctions. Correspondence
privileges were not withheld as a disciplinary
sanction absent a correspondence violation.
The exception to this was legal or privileged
correspondence. Legal or privileged
correspondence was not, in any case,
withheld as a disciplinary sanction.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel In no case shall access to the courts and/or
be suspended as a disciplinary measure. legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary
measure (15 CCR 1083).
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 cases
of imposed sanctions. Access to courts and
legal counsel were in no cases, taken as a
disciplinary sanction.
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1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept 600.3.2 Rule Violation Reports
of all disciplinary actions administered, therefore. This
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule California Penal Code § 4019.5 requires that
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. all disciplinary infractions and punishment
administered be documented. This
☒ ☐ ☐
requirement may be satisfied by retaining
copies of rule violation reports, including the
disposition of each violation (15 CCR 1084).
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20
disciplinary reports that are entered into and
stored in the agency electronic jail
management system (ATIMS).
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Procedure
10.07 Infection Control Policy
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the 03.10 Communicable Disease
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
develop a written plan to address the identification, BSCC staff reviewed the Infection Control
treatment, control and follow-up management of Policy/Communicable Disease and verified
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The that all inmates are screened at booking prior
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, to admittance. Medical staff is responsible for
☒ ☐ ☐
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical this screening; however, staff are trained to
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during identify symptoms of communicable disease
incarceration and coordination with public health officials that require triage, treatment and or
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall quarantine.
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated The Communicable Disease Policy follows all
people and staff. Public Health Guidelines and addresses
pandemic response, treatment, control, and
reporting.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and
the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in conformance with applicable state and
federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
☒ ☐ ☐
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons and custody staff;
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior,
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
that address the limits of confidentiality; and,
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(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 05.10 Correctional Health Services
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, 10.02 Doctor/Dentist Call
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons
or provision made that any incarcerated person Request slips for health care are available to
requesting medical/mental health attention be given all inmates.
☒ ☐ ☐
such attention.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the physical plant inspection and
verified that inmates are aware of the sick call
process, can easily obtain a sick call request
and are generally seen within 48 hours for a
non-emergency medical or dental issue.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and 12.01 Inmate Meals
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one Meals will be served three times daily under
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food the direction and supervision of San Mateo
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 County Food Services Unit. Menus are to be
hours pass between evening and morning meals. determined by the Director of Food and
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to Nutrition Services in conjunction with the
people on medical diets in less than the time period Correctional Health Services Unit. Inmates
outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible will generally be served all meals in their
physician. housing units unless they are out of the facility
for court, medical appointments, etc. In these
cases, Food Services will be notified of the
number of meals required for inmates who are
not located in their housing units at
mealtimes. These meals will be delivered to
the holding areas.
☒ ☐ ☐
Meals are served at 0600 hrs., 0930 hrs., and
1830 hrs.
BSCC staff interviewed multiple inmates on
the day of the physical plant inspection and
verified that at a minimum, one hot meal is
served each day, religious diets, medical
diets, and special diets are provided and
these menus are reviewed by the San Mateo
County Registered Dietitian in conjunction
with the Director of Food and Nutrition and
Correctional Health Care Services for
nutritional value.
BSCC staff observed the kitchen where
inmate meals are prepared on the day of the
physical plant inspection and found the
kitchen/meal preparation to be clean and
orderly.
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A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the Inmates in general population will be served
actual consumption of each meal except for those on in two groups, usually top tier, and bottom tier.
☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets where the responsible physician has Each group will be allowed at least 20 minutes
prescribed additional time. to consume their meals in the dayroom
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who These meals are delivered to the holding
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall areas at the designated mealtime.
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but 15.02 Linen/Clothing Collection and
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities Distribution
shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear; Once an arrestee has been searched,
☒ ☐ ☐
medically cleared, interviewed by the Intake
Classification Officer and it has been
determined that the prisoner will remain in
custody, the new booking will give the staff
member all their clothing, and be provided
with inmate clothing, bedding, and an
admissions kit.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and • One V-neck shirt and pants
• Two pairs of underwear
☒ ☐ ☐ • Two t-shirts
• Two pairs of socks
• One pair of shower shoes
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. • One pair of pants
• Two t-shirts
☒ ☐ ☐ • Two pairs of socks
• Two pairs of underpants and one bra
• One pair of shower shoes
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may BSCC interviewed inmates and medical staff
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and on the day of the physical plant inspection and
footwear specified in this regulation. This option verified that in some instances, medical staff
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary will approve personal garments or footwear
responsibility to provide the personal undergarments ☒ ☐ ☐ when a medical necessity is present.
and footwear.
Inmates assigned to work programs that
require special footwear or garments, are
issued these items.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and BSCC staff observed the inmate issued
free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily clothing to be clean and free of tears and or
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, stains. Inmates were interviewed and the
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing storage area was inspected.
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
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1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
CLOTHING Procedure
03.04 Property/Money Inventory
There shall be written policies and procedures 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
developed by the facility administrator to control 0310.14 Parasite Control
contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated
people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be The property of an inmate being booked at the
cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so Maple Street Correctional Facility will be
☒ ☐ ☐
as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. itemized and documented. All personal
property will be documented on a Jail
Property Slip(s).
Property that is contaminated or infested is
cleaned and stored in a sealed plastic bag in
the property storage room.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
There shall be written policies and procedures 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of 15.04 Inmate Hygiene
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall
be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and Each inmate housed in the Maple Street
tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. Correctional Facility shall be issued or given
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to access to personal hygiene items, regardless
supply themself with the following personal care items, of their ability to pay for out of their own
☒ ☐ ☐
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, personal funds. Personal hygiene items
shall be issued: include:
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Dental Floss
• Comb
• Soap
• Razor
(a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Once an inmate is booked into custody,
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall he/she will receive a personal care kit in their
☒ ☐ ☐
not be required to share any personal care items listed issued blue plastic bin, along with their
in items “a” through “d.” clothing issue.
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Razor Distribution: Generally, razors will be
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other passed out every Wednesday night and
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Sunday morning, however, an inmate may
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected request a razor at any time.
☒ ☐ ☐
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections Haircuts will be given on a daily basis during
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of recreation time
Regulations.
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1266 SHOWERING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
There shall be written policies and procedures 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
developed by the facility administrator for 15.04 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing Access to Showers: Inmates will be allowed to
unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. shower on a daily basis during hygiene time,
or at a minimum, every other day.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be BSCC interviewed multiple inmates on the
prohibited from showering at least every other day day of the physical plant inspection and
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is verified that showers are accessible, at a
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager minimum of every other day, however, daily
or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be showering is accessible and encouraged in
documented. most housing areas.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) Hair care services shall be available. 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
15.04 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
Hair Care Services: 1. Hair clippers will be
assigned to each housing unit. 2. Haircuts will
be given on a daily basis during recreation
time.
(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 In housing areas that contained a hair care
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and station or hair clippers, BSCC staff observed
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐ the presence of Barbicide disinfectant for use
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of between use of hair clippers.
Regulations.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be Once an arrestee has been searched,
limited to: medically cleared, interviewed by the Intake
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the Classification Officer and it has been
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; determined that the prisoner will remain in
custody, the new booking will give the staff
member all their clothing, and be provided
with inmate clothing, bedding, and an
admissions kit.
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet;
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and,
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic
conditions.
☒ ☐ ☐
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and This is issued at the time of housing.
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one Sleep bags are not issued.
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person. A blanket and two sheets are issued. Each
mattress has an embedded pillow.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
MAINTENANCE Procedure
5.20 Utility Worker/Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 15.01 Sanitation/Housekeeping
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the Deputies and Correctional Officers will make
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule regular housing inspections to ensure and
☒ ☐ ☐
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and maintain a high degree of cleanliness in all
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices housing units.
which may be found.
Daily perimeter checks of the facility are
conducted for any signs of suspicious activity,
vandalism, maintenance, and/or repair needs.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Procedure
according to policies and procedures established by the 5.20 Utility Worker/Maintenance
health authority. 15.01 Sanitation/Housekeeping
15.10 Correctional Health Care
☒ ☐ ☐
Correctional health care staff assist security
staff in identifying specialized cleaning,
decontamination, and sanitation needs in the
medical care housing area. The agency
contracts with a local biohazard cleaning
company that is on call 24 hours per day.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in this facility? Minors are not held in this facility.
If yes, the following sections, including those ☐ ☒ ☐
summarized in Title 15, Article 8, apply (Minors in Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1.
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in ☐ ☐ ☒
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
Note: Reference WIC § 208.
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.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant
to Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting
information regarding minors who present a risk or
hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒
the separation of such minors to the extent possible
within the limits of the facility.
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YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(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.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☐ ☐ ☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☐ ☐ ☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☐ ☐ ☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(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; ☐ ☐ ☒
(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.
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YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(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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673ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4925
FACILITY: Maple Street Facility TYPE: II RC: 673
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 9/14/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Intake
1-2 Holding 2005 2 0 2 (4) 10.4 x 4.10 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
Bench seating 56”
3-7 Holding 2005 5 0 1 (15) 17.11 x 9.11 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
8 Holding 2005 1 0 1 (16) 12.8 x 19.11x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
9 Holding 2005 1 0 3 (8) 12.4 x 12.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
10 Safety 2005 1 0 1 (1) 9.6 x 6.7 x 8.4 1 0 0 0 0
11-12 Sobering 2005 2 0 (10) 17.11 x 6.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
2nd Floor Medical Holding
1-2 Holding 2005 2 0 (11) (22) 11.0 x 8.5 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
Bench seating 198”
3-4 Holding 2005 1 0 (4) (8) 11.10 x 12.10 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
Bench seating 80”
8 Holding 2005 1 0 (11) (11) 10.0 x 9.10 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
Bench seating 198”
1-2 N Holding 2005 2 0 (2) (2) 8.10 x 7.0 x 8.4
Bench seating 18”
Safety 2005 1 0 (1) (1) 9.6 x 6.7 x 8.4 1 0 0 0 0
1st Floor Housing
Bay
Downstairs Dorm 2005 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.3 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 2
Upstairs Dorm 2005 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.3 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 3
Mountain
Downstairs Dorm 2005 3 8 8 24 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 2
Upstairs Dorm 2005 5 8 8 40 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 3
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
"+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Valley
Downstairs Dorm 2005 3 8 8 24 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 2
Upstairs Dorm 2005 5 8 8 40 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 3
Ocean
Downstairs Dorm 2005 3 8 8 24 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 2
Upstairs Dorm 2005 5 8 8 40 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 3
Corridor
1-2 Holding 2005 2 (2) (2) 8.10 x 7.0 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 0
2nd Floor
Bay
Downstairs Dorm 2005 14 2 2 28 13.5 x 6.3 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 2
Upstairs Dorm 2005 18 2 2 36 13.5 x 6.3 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 3
Mountain
Downstairs Dorm 2005 3 8 8 24 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 2
Upstairs Dorm 2005 5 8 8 40 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 3
Valley
Downstairs Dorm 2005 3 8 8 24 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 2
Upstairs Dorm 2005 5 8 8 40 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 3
Ocean
Downstairs Dorm 2005 3 8 8 24 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 2
Upstairs Dorm 2005 5 8 8 40 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 3
Corridor
3rd Floor Housing
Bay
Downstairs Dorm 2005 3 8 8 24 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 2
Upstairs Dorm 2005 5 8 8 40 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 3
Ocean
Downstairs Single 2005 3 1 1 3 13.5 x 6.3 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 1
Upstairs Single 2005 5 1 1 5 13.5 x 6.3 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 1
Special Housing
Downstairs Single 2005 8 1 1 8 13.5 x 6.3 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 1
Upstairs Single 2005 8 1 1 1 13.5 x 6.3 x 8.4 1 0 1 1 1
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
"+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
High Security
Downstairs Single 2005 4 2 2 8 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4
Upstairs Single 2005 4 2 2 8 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4
Valley
Downstairs Dorm 2005 3 8 8 24 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4
Upstairs Dorm 2005 5 8 8 40 15.8 x 23.9 x 8.4
Corridor
1-2 Holding 2005 2 0 (2) (2) 8.10 x 7.0 x 8.4
9/14/2023: Total rated capacity will be re-evaluated during the 2024 onsite visit.
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
"+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 4925
FACILITY NAME: Maple Street Correctional Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☒ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1980: ☐ 1988: ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 09/14/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
☒ ☐ ☐
the following space and equipment:
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility.
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
☒ ☐ ☐
space for inmate valuables.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒ ☐ ☐
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
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7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR
ROOM
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
☐ ☐ ☒
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☐ ☐ ☒
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☐ ☐ ☒
required in Section 1231.3.
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☐ ☐ ☒
as specified in Section 1231.3.
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL
A sobering cell shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒ ☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3; and,
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
☒ ☐ ☐
of the facility.
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
☒ ☐ ☐
the controls for which must be located outside of
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate occupant, control of which is located
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
☒ ☐ ☐
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☒ ☐ ☐
inaccessible to the inmate occupant.
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
☒ ☐ ☐
Single-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
☒ ☐ ☐
Double-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES
Dormitories shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
☒ ☐ ☐
fewer than four inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ ☐ ☐
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum number of inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
☒ ☐ ☐
a single occupancy cell used for administrative
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒ ☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
☒ ☐ ☐
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
☒ ☐ ☐
or access to community recreation facilities.
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
☒ ☐ ☐
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
☒ ☐ ☐
provides on-site health care. The examination room
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
☒ ☐ ☐
for privacy of the inmates;
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐
running water
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1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be some means to provide medical care
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
☒ ☐ ☐
medical instruments and must be located within the
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with the health authority.
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
☒ ☐ ☐
single occupancy cells.
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒ ☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
☒ ☐ ☐
stock for such inmate canteen items.
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒ ☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒ ☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE
☒ ☐ ☐
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring systems were tested and
are operable.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
☒ ☐ ☐
washing and drying personal clothing by machines,
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
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1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
☒ ☐ ☐
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
both female and male inmates; and
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas.
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☐ ☐ ☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Wash basins must be provided in single
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
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5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
or tempered water.
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒ ☐ ☐
staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) between bed pans.
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒ ☐ ☐
securely fastened to the floor or the wall.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
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Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING
☒ ☐ ☐
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒ ☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
☒ ☐ ☐
Marshal.
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping; and
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping.
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
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1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
☒ ☐ ☐
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
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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TYPE IV FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 4927
FACILITY NAME: San Mateo Transitional Facility FACILITY TYPE: IV
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Frank Dal Porto; Captain Bill Fogarty; Lieutenant Mike Tabak; Lieutenant Richard
Cheechov; Sergeant James Gilletti; Sergeant Christofer Serrano; Melissa Wagner, Program Manager; and Alyssa Duri,
Management Analyst
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 09/14/2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 The BSCC Standards and Training for
Corrections (STC) division found the
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code agency in compliance with applicable
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations during the 2023-2024
or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections compliance monitoring cycle.
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully
completed the course of instruction required by Penal
Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the
☒ ☐ ☐
“Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core
Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR,
within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
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.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL This facility is currently, temporarily
☒ ☐ ☐
unoccupied and is not staffed for the
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally,
many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer
to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of
regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the
regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in supervision or programming of inmates.
each local detention facility to ensure the
implementation and operation of the programs and
activities required by these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
☐ ☐ ☒
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such
a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☐ ☐ ☒
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the
facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement 02.01 Personnel/Duty Assignments
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: At a minimum, hourly safety checks of
inmates are conducted through direct
visual observations of all inmates and to
ensure the implementation and operation
of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Safety checks shall be conducted at
random and varied intervals and shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ completed at a minimum hourly, through
direct visual observation of all inmates.
There shall be no more than a 60-minute
lapse between safety checks. A minimum
of two (2) counts will be conducted during
the course of each twelve (12) hour shift. A
minimum of four (4) counts will be
conducted during each twenty-four (24)
period. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation of routine
safety checks.
BSCC staff did not review safety checks for
this facility as it is temporarily unoccupied.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
☒ ☐ ☐
hourly through direct visual observation of all people
held and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse
☒ ☐ ☐
between safety checks.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety ☐ ☐ ☒ There are no sobering or safety cells
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cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as located in this facility.
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall ☒ ☐ ☐
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating ☒ ☐ ☐
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 02.08 Training
least one person on duty at all times who meets the 07.01 Fire Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. (Penal Code section 6030. All correctional personnel have completed
CORE and Jail Operations Training, which
includes fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least
one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a 01.01 Administration, Organization
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The Management/Policy and Procedure
policy and procedures manual shall address all Maintenance and Review
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every The Corrections Division Commander
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all shall, at least annually, review, evaluate,
employees. and make a record of Policy revisions.
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections The agency is currently undergoing a
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to comprehensive review of division-wide
ensure confidentiality. Subsection (c) does not apply and policies.
has been deleted.
A copy of the draft policy was provided for
BSCC review. The draft policy contains
policies that are specific to newly adopted
regulations and a finalized copy will be
provided once the agency has internal
approval for implementation.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III This is a Type IV facility.
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following: ☐ ☐ ☒
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility
☐ ☐ ☒
administrator/manager.
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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(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current
state and federal legal requirements and includes
☐ ☐ ☒
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment,
including the restraint of pregnant persons as ☐ ☐ ☒
referenced in Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including: ☐ ☐ ☒
physical counts, ☐ ☐ ☒
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, ☐ ☐ ☒
contraband control, and, ☐ ☐ ☒
key control. ☐ ☐ ☒
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
review, evaluate, and make a record of security
measures. The review and evaluation shall
include internal and external security measures of ☐ ☐ ☒
the facility including security measures specific to
prevention of sexual abuse and sexual
harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include:
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☐ ☐ ☒
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of
☐ ☐ ☒
hostages;
(C) mass arrests; ☐ ☐ ☒
(D) natural disasters; ☐ ☐ ☒
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons,
ammunition, chemical agents, and related security ☐ ☐ ☒
devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☐ ☐ ☒
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐ ☒
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual
☐ ☐ ☒
abuse and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and
respond to retaliation against any staff or person ☐ ☐ ☒
after reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for
☐ ☐ ☒
incarcerated persons.
(d) The manual for Type IV facilities shall include, in
addition to the procedures required in subsection (a), ☐ ☐ ☒
except number (5), procedures for:
(1) accounting of funds belonging to incarcerated
☐ ☐ ☒
people;
(2) community contacts; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) field supervision; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) temporary release; and ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) obtaining health care. ☐ ☐ ☒
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Procedure
limited to, the following: 06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to ☒ ☐ ☐
privately report sexual abuse and sexual The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated a zero-tolerance sexual abuse policy. It is
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and the policy of the San Mateo County
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sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Sheriff’s Office that sexual abuse by an
responsibilities that may have contributed to such employee, contractor, volunteer, inmate,
incidents, or other non-employee with a business
association with the Sheriff’s Office is
prohibited. As an inmate, you have the
right to be free of sexual assault, and
harassment, and retaliation for reporting. If
you are assaulted or attacked, or fear you
will be attacked, or are being harassed
sexually, or want to report about another
inmate who is a victim, tell someone who
can get you help. Your safety is our
concern. We want to make sure you are
physically protected and are examined for
potential medical and/or psychological
problems. You may report confidentially if
you wish. You may report this verbally or in
writing in several ways; Verbally,
Grievance, Inmate Request Form, letter to
the Division Commander or Watch
Commander, free phone call to the Rape
Trauma Services (on site), or through your
attorney or any person outside of jail.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
family, community members, and other interested and Procedure
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual 06.19 Prison Rape Elimination Act
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ Uninvolved incarcerated persons, family,
community members, and other interested
third parties can utilize online reporting,
citizens complaint forms, verbal reporting
or reporting by written letters.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 10.01 Medical Screening
prevention program developed by the facility 10.06 Suicide Prevention
administrator, in conjunction with the health authority 10.06A Suicide Prevention Committee
and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and 11.01 Classification
provide treatment to those inmates who present a
suicide risk. The program shall include the following: All inmates are initially screened for suicide
ideations and or history at the time of
☒ ☐ ☐
booking. All correctional staff are trained
to continuously monitor and identify any
person experiencing a suicidal crisis.
Correctional officers are trained in
Identifying the warning signs and
symptoms, predisposing risk factors,
verbal and behavioral cues of impending
suicidal behavior, and high-risk periods of
incarceration.
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have All Custody staff with direct patient contact
direct contact with inmates. shall receive 2 hours of annual training on
suicidality and prevention from QMHP.
☒ ☐ ☐ All Qualified Health Professionals (QHP)
shall receive a minimum of 1 hour of
training annually on suicide prevention and
the identification of mentally ill patients
conducted by QMHP.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon ☐ ☐ ☒ This occurs at the time of booking/intake at
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intake and prior to housing assignment. the Maguire Correctional Facility.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☐ ☐ ☒
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of Classification/housing recommendations
☐ ☐ ☒
suicide. occur at the Maguire Correctional Facility.
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Inmates with any level of suicide risk are
☒ ☐ ☐
not housed in this facility.
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
procedures. and Procedure
10.06 Suicide Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
Patients/inmates identified as being at risk
for suicide receive immediate intervention
and treatment.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides All attempted and completed suicides shall
attempts. be documented in the patient’s health
record and discussed during shift change
meetings. QMHP shall complete a Self-
Injurious Behavior Occurrence Report
(SIBOR). b. Immediate notification of
serious suicide attempts shall be provided
to jail administration, facility supervisor,
Chief of Psychiatry Officer, and Mental
Health manager. c. A patient death
resulting from suicide shall be handled
pursuant to In-Custody Death Policy no.
☒ ☐ ☐
0114.00.
Formal Death in Custody Reports -
California Government Code, section
12525 requires that in any case in which a
person dies while in the custody of a law
enforcement agency or local or state
correctional facility, the agency shall
report, in writing, to the California Attorney
General within 10 days after the death, all
facts in their possession concerning the
death.
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and attempted suicides as defined by the facility and Procedure
administrator. 08.10 Death in Custody
The Death in Custody Review Team will
consist of the Facility Commander, the
director of Correctional Health Services,
☒ ☐ ☐
the responsible physician, and other health
care and sworn supervision staff who may
be relevant to the incident. The review
team will review the reports and make any
recommendations to change policies to
improve the response to the Death in
Custody.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility 07.01 Fire Procedures
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ 07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
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 The county fire plan is developed in
fire department to be included as part of the policy and partnership with the Office of Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Services and the local fire authority.
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Each team E.R.T. Sergeant or his
with two-year retention of the inspection record; designee is responsible for regular
inspections of emergency equipment in the
facility. Each team should do equipment
☒ ☐ ☐ inspections on an alternating basis
according to the MCF/MSCC Safety and
Security Inspection Checklist (once a
month). The original paperwork will be sent
to Jail Administration for filing.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The most recent local fire inspection was
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ completed on 4/18/2023.
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, 06.03 Emergency Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 07.02 Evacuation and Movement Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING The agency utilizes an automated jail
management system, Advanced Technical
Each facility administrator shall maintain a Information Management System,
demographics accounting system which reflects the (ATIMS).
☒ ☐ ☐
monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-
sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. ATIMS maintains inmate demographic
information, sentencing data, crime
category, disposition, and gender.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with This facility is temporarily unoccupied.
applicable demographic information as described in the BSCC staff verified that the agency is
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey. compliant with self-reporting to the Jail
Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV 03.05 ATIMS Booking
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each All inmate records are electronically stored
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ in the agency automated jail management
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, system (ATIMS).
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, This facility is temporarily unoccupied.
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). (federal
survey on sexual violence)
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 06.04 Inmate Incident/Injury Report
and procedures for the maintenance of written records San Mateo Corrections Division Jail
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ Training Manual
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other Reports are written and submitted for
person. approval prior to the end of shift or in a
reasonable amount of time.
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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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility 01.05 Public Information Policy
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
dissemination of information to the public, to other Correctional Division Staff shall make
government agencies, and to the news media. The available to the public and inmates for their
public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review, the below listed materials. (Section
review the following material: ☒ ☐ ☐ a, b 1-19).
BSCC reviewed the agency policy and
verified that these policies are individually
listed in the Public Information Policy.
In addition, this information is accessible
on the agency website.
(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
☒ ☐ ☐
people as specified in sections:
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. 08.10 Death in Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator, shall develop written policy and Formal Death in Custody Reports -
procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of California Government Code, section
every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team 12525 requires that in any case in which a
at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or person dies while in the custody of a law
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designee, the health administrator, the responsible enforcement agency or local or state
physician and other health care and supervision staff correctional facility, the agency shall
who are relevant to the incident. report, in writing, to the California Attorney
General within 10 days after the death, all
facts in their possession concerning the
death.
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.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section ☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this ☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 10.07 Infection Control Policy
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 03.10 Communicable Disease
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a BSCC staff reviewed the Infection Control
medical evaluation is completed. Policy/Communicable Disease and
verified that all inmates are screened at
booking prior to admittance. Medical staff
☒ ☐ ☐
is responsible for this screening; however,
staff are trained to identify symptoms of
communicable disease that require triage,
treatment and or quarantine.
The Communicable Disease Policy follows
all Public Health Guidelines and addresses
pandemic response, treatment, control,
and reporting.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be This occurs at the time of Booking/Intake
made of the person being booked as to whether the at the Maguire Correctional Facility.
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.
1054 ADMINISTRATIVE REMOVAL Administrative Housing of inmates will be
used for those inmates determined to be
In Type IV facilities, the facility administrator shall prone to escape, assault staff or other
develop written policies and procedures which provide inmates, and disrupt the operations of the
for the administrative removal of an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ jail or in need of protection from other
for the safety and well-being of the person, the staff, the inmates. Administrative Housing of
program, the facility, or the general public. Such removal inmates will be used to maintain order,
shall be subject to review by the facility administrator or ensure the safety of staff and inmates,
designee on the next business day
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and/or to preserve the security of the
facility.
Administrative Housing MCF 3 West A or
B shall not to be used as punishment or
discipline
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Restraint devices are not used in this
facility.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
☐ ☐ ☒
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles,
or other restraint devices when used to restrain
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
manager may delegate authority to place an
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☐ ☐ ☒
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☐ ☐ ☒
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs;
☐ ☐ ☒
and,
(5) exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
☐ ☐ ☒
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for
☐ ☐ ☒
punishment or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
☐ ☐ ☒
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☐ ☐ ☒
escalation techniques, have been attempted and
are deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or ☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
☐ ☐ ☒
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
☐ ☐ ☒
four hours of placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
☐ ☐ ☒
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
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person. Such observation shall be documented.
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☐ ☐ ☒
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager
shall use the restraint device manufacturer’s ☐ ☐ ☒
recommended maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
☐ ☐ ☒
documentation shall include: the reason for
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Restraints are not used in this facility.
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
in recovery after delivery or termination of the
☐ ☐ ☒
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary
for the safety and security of the incarcerated
person, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☐ ☐ ☒
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after
delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines
that the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☐ ☐ ☒
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE DNA, blood specimens, saliva samples, or
thumb or palm print impressions are not
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized collected in this facility.
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.
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(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
☐ ☐ ☒
employee, faced with similar facts and
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded
by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
☐ ☐ ☒
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
☐ ☐ ☒
information that reflects the fact that the offender was
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell
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.
1062 VISITING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop and implement 13.01 Regular Family Visiting
written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements: It is the intention of the Sheriff’s Office to
provide as many opportunities as possible
for inmate visiting without disrupting
☒ ☐ ☐ normal jail operations. Inmates will be
allowed to visit with family and friends
based on the listed schedule and criteria.
Onsite in-person and video visitation are
available at the San Mateo Transitional
Facility.
This facility is temporarily unoccupied.
(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
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made ☒ ☐ ☐
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
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(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
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; In person without barrier.
In person video.
Remote video.
Visitation hours; Temporarily closed.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Temporarily closed.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Temporarily closed.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 13.04 Inmate Mail
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
There is no limitation on the volume of mail
that an inmate may send or receive.
Inmates may correspond, confidentially,
with State and Federal Courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public
office, the Board of State and Community
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections and a Watch Commander or
the Corrections Division Commander.
Those inmates who are without funds shall
be permitted at least four postage paid
letters each week to permit
correspondence with family members and
friends but without limitation on the number
of postage paid letters to his/her attorney
and to the courts.
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s
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,
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator;
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and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 09.03 Recreational and Law Library
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and Services
IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be
determined by the facility administrator. The library Access to the Law Library is regulated in
service shall include access to the following resources ☒ ☐ ☐ order to provide reasonable access for
via paper documents or through electronic media and inmates in a fair and equitable manner
include current information on community services and while preserving library materials and
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference maintaining the security of the facility. The
material and recreational reading material. In Type IV Program Services Manager will have
facilities such a program can be either in-house or oversight of this program.
provided through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall 1005 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise
and recreation program, in an area designed for The Division Commander or authorized
recreation, which will allow a minimum of three hours of designee shall be responsible for
exercise distributed over a period of seven days. Such ensuring there is sufficient secure space
regulations as are reasonable and necessary to protect allocated for physical exercise and
the facility's security and the inmates' welfare shall be recreation, and that a schedule is
included in such a program. In Type IV facilities, such a ☒ ☐ ☐ developed to ensure accessibility to both
program can be either in-house or provided through activities for all inmates. Distributed over
access to the community. a period of seven days, inmates shall
receive an opportunity for at least three
hours of exercise and seven hours of
recreation (15 CCR 1065).
This facility design allows for free access
to out-of-cell, exercise, and recreation.
This facility is temporarily unoccupied.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 13.05 inmate Telephones
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls All inmate housing units are equipped with
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. “collect call” telephones. These telephones
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by will not accept incoming calls and will only
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be make collect and calling card outgoing
☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication calls.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 13.02 Attorney and Official Visiting
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have 13.04 Inmate Mail
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access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access
shall consist of: Attorney and official visiting will be
conducted in the designated Attorney
Visiting Rooms.
There is no limitation on the volume of mail
that an inmate may send or receive.
Inmates may correspond, confidentially,
with State and Federal Courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public
office, the Board of State and Community
Corrections, and a Watch Commander or
the Corrections Division Commander.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
1069 ORIENTATION SMCSO Corrections Division Policy and
Procedure
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility 505 Inmate Handbook and Orientation
administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for the implementation of a program for The Division Commander shall provide
people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient an effective inmate orientation process
them at the time of placement in a living area. that includes an inmate handbook. The
☒ ☐ ☐
orientation should take place within 24
hours of an inmate’s housing and prior to
the inmate being moved to general
population Orientation materials should
be available in the housing units so the
information is available to inmates
throughout their time in custody.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided This facility is temporarily unoccupied.
☒ ☐ ☐
and may be supplemented with video orientation.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible In addition to English, orientation
orientation information to each person, including those information will be provided in at least the
with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited three most used languages for the
English proficiency (LEP). inmate population.
Inmates who cannot read, are visually
impaired, or have intellectual,
psychiatric, or speech disabilities, or
☒ ☐ ☐ limited reading skills shall have the
materials read to them by a staff member
or presented to them using audible
recorded media (28 CFR 115.16).
Inmates who are deaf or hard of hearing
shall be provided with interpretation
services. Reasonable efforts should be
made by the staff to assist the inmate in
understanding the information.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate Handbook
be limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ and verified that the below listed sections
(1-10) are contained in the handbook.
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
☒ ☐ ☐
rules;
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐
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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.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility 09.01 Service League
shall develop written policies and procedures which
facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private The agency’s mission is to provide
agencies for individual or family social service programs programs and resources that promote
for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize positive changes in individuals and their
the services and resources available in the community families involved in the Criminal Justice
and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual system.
☒ ☐ ☐
service delivery.
Service League programs are to be
coordinated by the Corrections Division
Administration and run with oversight by
the Program Services Manager at the
discretion of the Corrections Division
Captain.
This facility is temporarily unoccupied.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced 09.01 Service League
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop
written policies and procedures whereby the county The Service League volunteers are in the
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, jail daily. If you have a request for service,
☒ ☐ ☐
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. fill out an Inmate Request form and place
it in the Inmate Request Form box in each
housing unit. The Service League also
provides counseling, religious services,
and help with family matters, as well as
assistance with voting.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility 09.01 Service League
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide 09.05 Religious Services
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opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices, and counseling on a Religious services are provided for all San
voluntary basis. Mateo County jail facilities through the
coordination of multi-denominational
activities. Regular services, individual
counseling, bible study groups, and
spiritual growth groups are provided by
various denominations, to accommodate
the needs of inmates. About 2,000 Bibles,
Korans, and other religious materials in
both English and Spanish are obtained and
provided at no cost to the inmates, upon
request.
Volunteers are recruited, screened, and
oriented to jail regulations. Local pastors
wishing to visit their parishioners in the jails
are assisted with arrangements to do so.
Personal crises, i.e., death in the family,
divorce, etc., are responded to
immediately. Inmates requesting to be
married are interviewed and involved in
pre-marital counseling, and marriages are
usually arranged by the Religious Services
coordinator, and performed by an ordained
minister.
Individualized requests for specific
religious materials can be made to the
Service League.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and 06.08 Grievance Procedure
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
develop written policies and procedures whereby all Any inmate of the San Mateo County Jail
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to system may grieve any condition of
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions confinement over which the San Mateo
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical ☒ ☐ ☐ County Sheriff's Office has control. A
care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; program grievance should be resolved at the lowest
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; possible level. This means the inmate
and food, clothing, and bedding. should first direct his/her problem to line
Such policies and procedures shall include: staff. This may be done informally by
talking to line staff.
This facility is temporarily unoccupied.
(1) a grievance form; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of
☒ ☐ ☐
anonymous grievances;
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level;
(5) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each
☒ ☐ ☐
level of review which acts on the grievance;
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐
a period of 15 calendar days;
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(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance,
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse:
The facility may establish written policy and procedure
☒ ☐
to control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility 600 Inmate Discipline
administrator shall establish written rules and 600.3.1 Inmate Rules and Sanctions
disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated
persons. It is the policy of this office to maintain
written general categories of prohibited
inmate behavior that are clear, consistent,
and uniformly applied. Written rules and
guidelines will be made available to all
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates. They will include a process for
resolving minor infractions and a hearing
process for more serious breaches of
inmate rules. Criminal acts may be referred
to the appropriate criminal agency.
Major rule violations resulting in discipline or
separation would require dismissal from the
program and the person would be returned
to the main jail.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated
simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in
☒ ☐ ☐
housing units and the booking area or issued to each
person upon booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are
unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
PERSONS and Procedure
600 Inmate Discipline
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following BSCC staff did not review any disciplinary
elements: packets as this facility is temporarily
unoccupied.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff
may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as
☒ ☐ ☐
access to television, telephones, commissary, or
lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is
written documentation and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules Major rule violations resulting in discipline
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive or separation would require dismissal from
☒ ☐ ☐
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in the program and the person would be
writing by the staff member observing the act and returned to the main jail.
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submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences
of such violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within ☒ ☐ ☐
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the
disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has
☒ ☐ ☐
been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable
time through a written waiver by the incarcerated
person, or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
☒ ☐ ☐
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility
administrator from administratively separating any
incarcerated person from the general population or
program for reasons of personal, mental, or physical
☒ ☐ ☐
health, or under any circumstance in which the safety of
the person, staff, program, or community is endangered,
pending disciplinary action or a review as required by
Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Sanctions
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of Discipline shall be commensurate with the
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the nature and circumstances of the offense
following: committed, the inmate's disciplinary
(a) Loss of privileges. history, and the sanctions imposed for
(b) Extra work detail. comparable offenses by other inmates with
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. similar histories (28 CFR 115.78(b); 15
(d) Removal from work details. CCR 1082).
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Sanctions are imposed for the purpose of
Code Section 4019.
controlling or changing an inmate's
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
behavior, not for the purpose of
Code Section 4019.
punishment (15 CCR 1082).
(g) Disciplinary separation.
Major rule violations resulting in discipline or
separation would require dismissal from the
program and the person would be returned
to the main jail.
This facility is temporarily unoccupied.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly 600.3.1 Inmate Rules and Sanctions
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Discipline is for those inmates involved in
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological the action/violation. There shall be no
degradation. mass discipline of uninvolved inmates.
Maximum discipline sanctions (including
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in disciplinary housing) for any
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option one incident, regardless of the number of
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and rules violated, shall not exceed 15 days.
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and Major rule violations resulting in discipline or
with the least restrictive conditions possible. separation would require dismissal from the
program and the person would be returned
to the main jail.
This facility is temporarily unoccupied.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status
for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by
the facility manager before the disciplinary
separation status is continued. This review shall
include a consultation with health care staff. Such ☒ ☐ ☐
reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days
thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall There are no disciplinary separation cells
have the minimum furnishings and space specified in this facility.
in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall
be issued clothing and bedding as specified in
Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not
☐ ☐ ☒
be deprived of them through any portion of the day
except that those incarcerated persons who engage
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
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be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or
medical staff determine that an individual has
serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, ☒ ☐ ☐
they shall be removed from disciplinary separation
immediately upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated
person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the
right of punishment over any other incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐
or group of incarcerated people. (Penal Code section
4019.5)
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24,
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level
☒ ☐ ☐
of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of
these regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
☒ ☐ ☐
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than
72 hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
be suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept 600.3.2 Rule Violation Reports
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule California Penal Code § 4019.5 requires
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. that all disciplinary infractions and
☒ ☐ ☐ punishment administered be documented.
This requirement may be satisfied by
retaining copies of rule violation reports,
including the disposition of each violation
(15 CCR 1084).
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING and Procedure
10.07 Infection Control Policy
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the 03.10 Communicable Disease
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
develop a written plan to address the identification, BSCC staff reviewed the Infection Control
treatment, control and follow-up management of Policy/Communicable Disease and
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The verified that all inmates are screened at
plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, booking prior to admittance. Medical staff
☒ ☐ ☐
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical is responsible for this screening; however,
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during staff are trained to identify symptoms of
incarceration and coordination with public health officials communicable disease that require triage,
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall treatment and or quarantine.
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated The Communicable Disease Policy follows
people and staff. all Public Health Guidelines and addresses
pandemic response, treatment, control,
and reporting.
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(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and
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
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
persons and custody staff;
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior,
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
that address the limits of confidentiality; and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action up on the
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 05.10 Correctional Health Services
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, 10.02 Doctor/Dentist Call
☒ ☐ ☐
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons Request slips for health care are available
or provision made that any incarcerated person to all inmates.
requesting medical/mental health attention be given
such attention. This facility is temporarily unoccupied.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL Program participants in this program
CLOTHING maintain their personal property and are
responsible for the cleaning and
There shall be written policies and procedures disinfection of their property.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
There shall be written policies and procedures 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
developed by the facility administrator for the issue of 15.04 Inmate Hygiene
personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall
be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and Each inmate shall be issued or given
tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. access to personal hygiene items,
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to regardless of their ability to pay for out of
supply themself with the following personal care items, ☒ ☐ ☐ their own personal funds. Personal
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, hygiene items include:
shall be issued:
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Dental Floss
• Comb
• Soap
• Razor
(a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐
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(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12
hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons
☒ ☐ ☐
shall not be required to share any personal care items
listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors.
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
☒ ☐ ☐
between individual uses by the method prescribed by
the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in
Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California
Code of Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
There shall be written policies and procedures 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
developed by the facility administrator for 15.04 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be
permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a Access to Showers: Inmates will be
housing unit and at least every other day or more often allowed to shower on a daily basis when
if possible. this facility is occupied.
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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
(a) Hair care services shall be available. 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
15.04 Inmate Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
Hair Care Services: 1. Hair clippers will be
assigned to each housing unit. 2. Haircuts
will be given on a daily basis when this
facility is occupied.
(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 SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
and Procedure
The standard of clean suitable bedding and linens, for 03.10 Inmate Dress-In
each incarcerated person entering a living area who is
expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ Once an arrestee has been searched,
limited to: medically cleared, interviewed by the
Intake Classification Officer and it has
been determined that the prisoner will
remain in custody, the new booking will
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give the staff member all their clothing, and
be provided with inmate clothing, bedding,
and an admissions kit.
(a) once serviceable mattress which meets the
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending upon climatic
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b),
and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of
once mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer
than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with
bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b) ☐ ☐ ☒
and (d) above prior to their night in the facility and every
night thereafter.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND SMCSO Corrections Division Policy
MAINTENANCE and Procedure
5.20 Utility Worker/Maintenance
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 15.01 Sanitation/Housekeeping
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the Deputies and Correctional Officers will
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule make regular housing inspections to
☒ ☐ ☐
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and ensure and maintain a high degree of
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices cleanliness in all housing units.
which may be found.
Daily perimeter checks of the facility are
conducted for any signs of suspicious
activity, vandalism, maintenance, and/or
repair needs.
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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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 4927
FACILITY: San Mateo Transitional Facility TYPE: IV RC: 72
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 9/14/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Aspen
Open Bay 2005 0 8 1 8 23.5 x 17.9 x 8.4 4 0 4 0 3
Open Bay 2005 0 9 2 18 23.5 x 17.9 x 8.4 4 0 4 0 3
Sequoia Open Bay 2005 0 8 1 8 23.5 x 17.9 x 8.4 4 0 4 0 3
Open Bay 2005 0 6 1 6 24.25 x 17.9 x 8.4 4 0 4 0 3
Laurel Open Bay 2005 0 8 3 24 24.25 x 17.9 x 8.4 4 0 4 0 3
Open Bay 2005 0 8 1 8 24.25 x 17.9 x 8.4 4 0 4 0 3
Drinking fountains are located throughout all three housing areas. Doors do not lock, and free access is always available to the
living area.
9/14/2023: Total rated capacity of this facility will be re-evaluated during the 2024 onsite visit.
* T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity.
"+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 4927
FACILITY NAME: San Mateo Transitional Facility FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☒ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ 1980: ☐ 1988: ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: 09/14/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
☒ ☐ ☐
the following space and equipment:
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility.
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
☒ ☐ ☐
space for inmate valuables.
1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒ ☐ ☐
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒ ☐ ☐
and
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7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR
ROOM
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
☐ ☐ ☒
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☐ ☐ ☒
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☐ ☐ ☒
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☐ ☐ ☒
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☐ ☐ ☒
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☐ ☐ ☒
required in Section 1231.3.
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☐ ☐ ☒
as specified in Section 1231.3.
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☐ ☐ ☒
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL
A sobering cell shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3;
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒ ☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3; and,
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
☒ ☐ ☐
of the facility.
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒ ☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
☒ ☐ ☐
the controls for which must be located outside of
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate occupant, control of which is located
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
☒ ☐ ☐
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☒ ☐ ☐
inaccessible to the inmate occupant.
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
☒ ☐ ☐
Single-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
☒ ☐ ☐
Double-occupancy cells shall:
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒ ☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒ ☐ ☐
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☒ ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES
Dormitories shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
☒ ☐ ☐
fewer than four inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ ☐ ☐
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum number of inmates;
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3; and
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
☒ ☐ ☐
a single occupancy cell used for administrative
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒ ☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐ ☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
☒ ☐ ☐
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area
☒ ☐ ☐
or access to community recreation facilities.
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
☒ ☐ ☐
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
☒ ☐ ☐
provides on-site health care. The examination room
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
☒ ☐ ☐
for privacy of the inmates;
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐
running water
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1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be some means to provide medical care
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
☒ ☐ ☐
medical instruments and must be located within the
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with the health authority.
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
☒ ☐ ☐
single occupancy cells.
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒ ☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
☒ ☐ ☐
stock for such inmate canteen items.
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒ ☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒ ☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☒ ☐ ☐
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE
☒ ☐ ☐
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒ ☐ ☐
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒ ☐ ☐
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in
the security area.
1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒ ☐ ☐
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring systems were tested and
are operable.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
☒ ☐ ☐
washing and drying personal clothing by machines,
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of
Regulations.
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1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
☒ ☐ ☐
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒ ☐ ☐
both female and male inmates; and
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ ☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single-
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas.
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☐ ☐ ☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
with staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Wash basins must be provided in single
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
a ratio to inmates of 1:10.
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
☒ ☐ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
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5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
☒ ☐ ☐
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8.
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒ ☐ ☐
or tempered water.
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☐ ☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒ ☐ ☐
means.
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒ ☐ ☐
staff being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒ ☐ ☐
mm) between bed pans.
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒ ☐ ☐
securely fastened to the floor or the wall.
1231.3.6 LIGHTING
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
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Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
☒ ☐ ☐
good visibility for purposes of supervision
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher ☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING
☒ ☐ ☐
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒ ☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
☒ ☐ ☐
Marshal.
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping; and
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☒ ☐ ☐
tearing or ripping.
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒ ☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
1231.3.10 SEATING
☒ ☐ ☐
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒ ☐ ☐
bench is seating for one person.
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1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
☒ ☐ ☐
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided.
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER
☒ ☐ ☐
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
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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