Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

March 1, 2024 Bill Brown, Sheriff-Coroner Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office 4436 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110 2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, TYPE II DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Bill Brown: The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, and an onsite inspection of the following facilities was conducted between November 7-9, 2023: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Main Jail 5000 II Northern Branch Jail 5005 II Medium Security Facility 5020 II 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 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. Environmental Medical/Mental Nutritional Fire Health Health Health Facility Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection Main Jail 09/19/23 10/06/22 11/02/22 10/07/22 Medium Security 07/20/23 10/04/22 11/09/22 10/12/22 Facility Northern Branch Jail 09/19/23 10/06/22 11/02/22 10/07/22 Bill Brown Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards: § 1055 – Use of Safety Cell: The Main Jail is noncompliant with this regulation as the facility’s documentation disclosed that continued retention reviews were not routinely conducted a minimum of every four hours. The Main Jail was also noncompliant with this regulation as the facility did not always complete safety checks at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute lapse between checks. § 1058 – Use of Restraint Devices: The Main Jail is noncompliant with this regulation as notations for reviews for continued retention at a minimum of every hour were not always notated. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. We found no areas of noncompliance in regard to Title 24, CCR Physical Plant. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) attachments for information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring We found no violations of the JJDPA as minors are not held in any of the Santa Barbara County Jails. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024; BSCC staff presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for noncompliance items found during the inspection. Your agency provided BSCC staff with a CAP addressing these issues on Thursday, February 29, 2024, we responded to the CAP under a separate cover letter. * * * Please email me at jovin.adamos@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 207-7074 if you have any questions. Sincerely, JOVIN L. ADAMOS Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division 5000+ Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office II LTR 23-24 Bill Brown Sheriff-Coroner Page 3 Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Santa Barbara County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Santa Barbara County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Santa Barbara County* County Administrator, Santa Barbara County* Vincent Wasilewski, Chief Custody Deputy, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Shawn Lammer, Commander, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Ryan Sullivan, Commander, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Cassandra Marking, Lieutenant, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Guillermo Ramirez, Lieutenant, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 5000+ Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office II LTR 23-24 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5000 FACILITY NAME: Santa Barbara County Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Shawn Lammer and Lt. Guillermo Ramirez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 11/07/23 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 21/22 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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 Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) Custody Operations – Policy and Procedures A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in (COPP) Manual: Chapter 1, Section 101 – each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐ Number of Personnel and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at COPP Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of least one employee on duty at all times in a local Personnel 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 COPP Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of would conflict with the supervision and care of Personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there COPP Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of shall be at least one female employee who shall be Personnel immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of SBSO provided a staffing roster for the Main personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Jail. Each team has at least two females shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the assigned. SBSO also provided a document personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such from their Human Resources Bureau’s a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the Operation Support Division that notated their ☒ ☐ ☐ time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a separations, new hires, and vacancies. review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety being of individuals and shall be conducted at least Checks, II. Policy hourly through direct visual observation of all people held ☒ ☐ ☐ and housed in the facility. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety between safety checks. Checks, II. Policy SBSO’s “Pipe” procedures for conducting hourly safety checks are reviewed for every shift. If any deviations arise, the supervisor ☒ ☐ ☐ reviews video footage to locate any mitigating factors and addresses the deviation with the individual. BSCC staff reviewed several samples of deviation reports during the inspection cycle and found the agency compliant with this regulation. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Checks: For incarcerated persons in outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 observation, sobering, or safety cells, safety of these regulations. checks shall occur with no more than a fifteen (15) minute lapse between safety checks. For incarcerated persons under constant observation or in the Safety Restraint Chair, direct visual observation must occur continuously with no lapse in observation but ☒ ☐ ☐ documented in no less than fifteen (15) minute increments. BSCC conducted a documentation review of safety check logs for housing units, holding cells, safety cells, sobering cells, and restraint device placements from January 2023 to the present. For more information regarding these topics, see sections 1055, 1056, and 1058. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Checks, II. Policy (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety documentation of all safety checks. Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation shall include: (1) the actual time at which each individual safety COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐ Checks; III. Procedures (2) the location where each individual safety check COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Checks; III. Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ Checks; III. Procedures (f) A documented process by which safety checks are COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Checks; III. Procedures; Safety Check facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Deviation Documentation and Accountability of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Procedure safety checks. Supervisors complete deviation reports for each shift worked which indicates the security ☒ ☐ ☐ checks that were noncompliant with a supervisor’s finding of whether the security check was compliant or whether there were mitigating factors. BSCC staff reviewed these documents and found the agency in compliance with this regulation. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Plan least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general Corrections Officer Core Course, as fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, ☒ ☐ ☐ trained custody deputies are responsible for transporting and supervising persons incarcerated at the Main Jail and Court Holding facilities. The Corrections Officer Core Course trains all deputies for general fire and life safety. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Plan Corrections Officer Core Course, as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, ☒ ☐ ☐ trained custody deputies are responsible for transporting and supervising persons incarcerated at the Main Jail and Court Holding facilities. The Corrections Officer Core Course trains all deputies for general fire and life safety. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Custody Operations – Policy and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Manual (COPP) manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (SBSO) applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Policy Manual comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath Policy and Procedures Manual (Wellpath) Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a During the on-site inspection, BSCC staff was separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections provided with SBSO’s most up-to-date COPP (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (November 2023). BSCC provided technical assistance to ensure the COPP coincided with the respective Title 15 regulations. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III The table of organization is included at the facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the beginning of the COPP. following: (1) Table of organization, including channels of SBSO’s website also provides additional communications. information: (https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/ ☒ ☐ ☐ and https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/north-county- custody-operations-division-2/). These links provide information on SBSO’s Custody Operations organizational responsibilities including channels of communication. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Operations Review (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state SBSO Policy 300 – Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety including the restraint of pregnant persons as Restraint Chair referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks COPP Chapter 3, Section 331 - Use of Video ☒ ☐ ☐ Recording Devices COPP Chapter 2, Section 336 – Control Room Responsibilities COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly COPP Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ Criteria 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts COPP Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, contraband control, and key control. COPP Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Release Programs; Counts review, evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review and evaluation shall include COPP Chapter 3, Section 328 – Searches internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of COPP Chapter 3, Section 330 – Body sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Scanner COPP Chapter 3, Section 332 – Metal Detector COPP Chapter 3, Section 325 – Key Control COPP Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Release Programs; Key Control COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ and Operations Review; Facility Security Review COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of processing and classification. The agency conducts security reviews of the facility and documents deficiencies on a Daily Re-Cap Report which is submitted to the Watch Commander. The agency conducted its last inspection on January 30, 2024. (7) Emergency procedures include: COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; Plan (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of COPP Chapter 2, Section 220 – Escapes hostages; COPP Chapter 2, Section 223 – Hostage Taking ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Section 225 – Civil Disturbance (C) mass arrests; COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Number of Personnel COPPM Chapter 2, Sections 225 Civil ☒ ☐ ☐ Disturbance SBSO Policy 465.8 – First Amendment Assemblies; Arrests 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (D) natural disasters; COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and, and Operations Review ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/ Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, COPP Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital ammunition, chemical agents, and related Transport and Hospital Deputy Procedures security devices. COPP Chapter 3, Sections 329 – Storage and Use of Less Lethal Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Sections 333 – Possession or Use of Electronic Devices While on Duty COPP Chapter 6, Section 606 – Use of Transportation Shotgun and Patrol Rifle (8) Suicide Prevention. COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification COPP Chapter 3, Section 302 – Incarcerated Person Movement ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 6, Section 607 – Holding/Transport Classification; Separation of Males/Females COPP Chapter 7, Sections 305 – Cell and Bed Assignments (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape and sexual harassment. Elimination Act (PREA) Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ processing and classification. The information is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape respond to retaliation against any staff or person Elimination Act (PREA) after reporting any abuse. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Wellpath F-06 – Response to Sexual Abuse (12) Release policy, including release planning for COPP Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Criteria (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Elimination Act (PREA) limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Custody Operations Orientation Handbook privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape family, community members, and other interested Elimination Act (PREA) third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The method for reporting shall be Custody Operations Orientation Handbook publicly posted at the facility. SBSO has PREA information posted in their parking lot areas and there is information on the SBSO website for the public to file an online report: https://www.sbsheriff.org/home/make-a- ☒ ☐ ☐ report/. The public may also download a Citizen Complaint Form or make an online complaint from the SBSO website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/office-of-the-sheriff/professional- standards-unit/. There are also PREA signs in the public parking lot and at the entrance of the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health Prevention authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of who present a suicide risk. Safety Cells The program shall include the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program Wellpath C-04 – Health Training for Correctional Officers Wellpath F-03 – Mental Health Services 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide personnel. Prevention: All Custody staff shall be provided with at least eight hours of initial training and at least two to four hours of annual training, through various mediums including ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandums, briefings, online presentations, and/or classroom presentations, regarding suicide prevention and the identification and approach to prisoners with mental illness. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental intake and prior to housing assignment. Health Care; Procedures; Intake Screening COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention; Initial Screening Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation Receiving Screening Form During the Intake Medical Screening, the agency's policy states that a Registered Nurse (RN) will ask all incoming incarcerated people a series of questions to identify if the person may be suicidal. The RN will then note any observations that could indicate suicidal tendencies, notify the receiving deputy if appropriate, and notify the jail’s mental health professionals. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Prevention: 5. Transportation staff who following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in become aware that an incarcerated person’s classification. in-custody status has changed due to ☒ ☐ ☐ sentencing, findings of guilt, or additional significant charges being added shall evaluate the incarcerated person’s behavior and refer to mental health staff, if appropriate. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Provisions facilitating communication among COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Prevention; 1. Initial Screening: The medical and mental health personnel in relation to contracted healthcare provider’s intake suicide risk. assessment shall include; e.) Transporting officer’s impressions about risk. Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Receiving Screening Form The agency’s contract medical provider does an initial assessment on a person booked into custody. The agency also requires the arresting deputy/officer to fill out a Mental Health Evaluation Form before the arrestee is accepted for booking. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Health Care restrictive environment should be considered. COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental procedures. Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental attempts. Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and COPP Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant attempted suicides as defined by the facility Incident and In-Custody Deaths administrator, including the development of a corrective action plan to address deficiencies identified in the COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide administrative review. Prevention COPP Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral ☒ ☐ ☐ Health Units Wellpath A-09 – Procedure in the Event of a Patient Death Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide from court as determined by the mental health director. Prevention: 5. Transportation staff who become aware that an incarcerated person’s in-custody status has changed due to ☒ ☐ ☐ sentencing, findings of guilt, or additional significant charges being added shall evaluate the incarcerated person’s behavior and refer to mental health staff, if appropriate. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Plan administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire COPP Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire Rescue Equipment suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire fire department to be included as part of the policy and Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Plan Regulations Section 1029); COPP Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke ☒ ☐ ☐ Rescue Equipment The local inspecting fire agency reviews the facility's fire suppression policy during the biennial fire inspection process. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan: The assigned deputy in each module will conduct fire and life safety inspections upon assuming post at the beginning of their shift. These inspections are in the 24-hour Module Recap Report. Any discrepancies noted are ☒ ☐ ☐ reported to the shift commander or designee. BSCC staff reviewed the Recap Report and determined the agency is in compliance with this regulation. When onsite in November of 2023, BSCC staff verified the last monthly Fire Prevention Inspection was conducted on September 11, 2023. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Fire Inspection Date: September 19, 2023 Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Sections 226 – Civilian Personnel Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire people in the case of fire. Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan; Emergency Housing of Incarcerated Persons During the documentation review, BSCC staff provided technical assistance to ensure this portion of the COPP corresponds accordingly ☒ ☐ ☐ with the regulation. Updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. Alternative housing locations are now listed in this section. In the event of any closure or evacuation, the Facility Commander shall notify the BSCC within twenty-four hours. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING COPP Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts: Custody Operations shall conduct two (2) Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics separate counts: the formal or scheduled accounting system which reflects the monthly average count, conducted twice in each twenty-four daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people (24) hour period, and the unscheduled or by gender and juvenile status. informal count which can be conducted at any ☒ ☐ ☐ time. The agency uses ATIMS Jail Management System to track and account for their incarcerated population. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with The agency is up-to-date on reporting applicable demographic information as described in the information to the BSCC for the Jail Profile ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. Survey. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1041 RECORDS COPP Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records Custody Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, COPP Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Records Custody Records facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS COPP Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and Offense Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of several and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ types of incident reports for this facility during harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee the inspection cycle. The reports contained or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other the necessary information required of this person. regulation for compliance. Such records shall include the names of the persons COPP Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Offense Reports and the date and time of the occurrence. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of several ☒ ☐ ☐ types of incident reports for this facility during the inspection cycle. The reports contained the necessary information required of this regulation for compliance. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff COPP Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Offense Reports facility manager or designee. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of several ☒ ☐ ☐ types of incident reports for this facility during the inspection cycle. The reports contained the necessary information required of this regulation for compliance. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan: A Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility binder containing the current Custody shall develop written policies and procedures for the Operations Policies and Procedures dissemination of information to the public, to other (redacted version) as well as a copy of Title government agencies, and to the news media. The public 15, Minimum Jail Standards, and California and incarcerated persons shall have available for review Code of Regulations shall be maintained in the following material: the Compliance Sergeant’s office and made available to the public for review upon their request. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ processing and classification. The information is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. The Public Information Plan Binder is available to the public upon request at the visitor counter. All policies and procedures affecting incarcerated people can be found on the agency’s public website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/about-us/policies- and-procedures/ (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Information Plan Public Information Plan: A found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. binder containing the current Custody Operations Policies and Procedures (redacted version) as well as a copy of Title ☒ ☐ ☐ 15, Minimum Jail Standards, and California Code of Regulations shall be maintained in the Compliance Sergeant’s office and made available to the public for review upon their request. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public people as specified in sections: Information Plan Public Information Plan (1) 1045, Public Information Plan All incarcerated persons are given a Custody Operations Orientation Handbook during the ☒ ☐ ☐ booking process that includes the rules and procedures. Public Information Plan Binder (2) 1061, Education Plan COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (3) 1062, Visiting COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) 1063, Correspondence COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (5) 1064, Library Service COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Writings Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (8) 1067, Access to Telephone COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (10) 1069, Orientation COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (12) 1071, Voting COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (13) 1072, Religious Observance COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Persons Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY COPP Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident and In-Custody Deaths (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Wellpath A-09 – Procedure in the Event of a administrator, shall develop written policy and Patient Death procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team The agency’s policy states that the review ☒ ☐ ☐ at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or team shall include the county health authority designee, the health administrator, the responsible or their designee, Administrative Lieutenant or physician and other health care and supervision staff designee, responsible physician, and other who are relevant to the incident. health care and supervision staff relevant to the incident. This includes Mental Health psychiatrist and County Counsel. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the COPP Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Incident and In-Custody Deaths policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. Wellpath A-09 – Procedure in the Event of a Patient Death (b) Death of a Minor Minors are not brought or held in the Sheriff’s In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, custody at this facility. 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written Classification Manual classification plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the Evaluation extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake establish and implement a classification system which Classification will include the use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign Classification Manual incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation 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, COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Wellpath B-02 – Infectious Disease procedures specifying those symptoms that require Prevention and Control medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Communicable Diseases tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ other special medical problem identified by the health Wellpath B-02 – Infectious Disease authority. The response shall be noted on the medical Prevention and Control screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Health Care procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Classification Manual behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Health Care others or appear gravely disabled. Classification Manual Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care Classification Manual Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care safety of the person in crisis or others. COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual Wellpath G-02 – Segregated Inmates 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall develop and implement policies and procedures for the COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive administrative separation of incarcerated people. Housing: Classification staff shall review the classification and housing of an incarcerated person housed in restrictive housing at least every thirty (30) days or sooner if circumstances warrant. Classification Manual The agency's Classification Manual states the following for Restrictive housing: • Inmates shall be housed in the least restrictive setting necessary to ensure their own safety as well as the safety of staff and other inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Classification shall not place inmates in more restrictive settings, including restrictive housing, based on mental illness or any disability. Inmates will be housed in the most integrated setting appropriate for their individual needs. Classification shall not place an inmate in a restrictive housing unit without first determining that such confinement is necessary for security reasons and/or the safety of staff or other inmates. • Inmates will remain in restrictive housing units for no longer than necessary to address the reasons for such placement. • Mental Health staff shall have input on classification and placement of persons with serious mental illness (SMI). Wellpath G-02 – Segregated Inmates Policies and procedures must include: COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Housing 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 19 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive an incarcerated person’s health. Housing: The Sheriff’s Office shall not place incarcerated persons in more restrictive settings, including restrictive housing, based ☒ ☐ ☐ on a mental illness or any other disability. Incarcerated persons shall remain in restrictive housing no longer than necessary to address the reason(s) for such placement. (c) Administrative separation may be used for COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive incarcerated people who have: Housing (1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal Although the practice was being conducted in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects according to this regulation, BSCC provided the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, technical assistance after the documentation and facility staff. review and COPP was updated to ensure the (2)Influenced or participated in activity that is policy coincided with procedures and criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or regulation. This updated information was affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive administrative separation to obtain the objective of Housing: The Classification Deputy shall protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility complete the Restrictive Housing Placement staff. Notice documenting the reasons for ☒ ☐ ☐ determining that restrictive housing is necessary and provide that completed notice to a mental health clinician for review. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive evaluation of the need to continue placement in Housing ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells Use of Safety Cells The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who Wellpath G-02A – Safety Cell Placement and ☒ ☐ ☐ display behavior which results in the destruction of Retention property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Cells Use of Safety Cells: An incarcerated procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate person shall be placed in a safety cell only authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐ with the approval of the facility manager or to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but designee (Lead Supervisor), or responsible not be limited to: health care staff, including a physician. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Cells Use of Safety Cells 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 20 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety approval of the facility manager or designee, or Cells Use of Safety Cells responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety cell placement logs from January 2023 to the ☐ ☒ ☐ present and determined the facility to be noncompliant with this portion of the regulation. The documentation disclosed continued retention reviews were not routinely conducted a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Cells Use of Safety Cells placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☒ ☐ ☐ advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety care staff shall obtain a mental health Cells Use of Safety Cells 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Cells Use of Safety Cells: Non-acutely suicidal lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be incarcerated persons shall be monitored by documented. facility staff via close observation at staggered intervals with no more than a fifteen (15) minute lapse between safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety cell ☐ ☒ ☐ placement logs from January 2023 to the present and determined the facility to be noncompliant with this portion of the regulation. The facility staff did not always complete safety checks at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Cells; Nutrition and Fluids: Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall be offered food and/or fed during scheduled meal delivery times for the jail population, three (3) times a day. One of the three daily meals shall consist of a hot safety cell meal. Offers and refusals shall be documented on the Observation Log; and Fluids are to be given upon request and ☒ ☐ ☐ should be offered at least every two (2) hours while the incarcerated person is awake, or as needed. Offerings and amounts, along with refusals, shall be documented on the Observation Log. During the documentation review of safety cell placements, BSCC staff noted the offering of fluid and nutrition are in compliance with this regulation. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 21 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Cells Use of Safety Cells designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of Sobering/Observation Cell The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of The agency has not used the sobering cell for incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety persons who are intoxicated during this or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. inspection cycle. At times, the agency has used the sobering ☒ ☐ ☐ cell for medical/mental observation due to having a padded floor, being a safer environment than a nonpadded holding cell, and not having an observation room available. When using the sobering cell (H-9 in the Inmate Reception Center) as an observation cell, the agency is considered noncompliant with this regulation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of soon as they are able to continue the admission process Sobering/Observation Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Sobering/Observation Cell; Placement 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Sobering/Observation Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Sobering/Observation Cell: Intermittent and hour. Such observation shall be documented. random, direct visual supervision is the responsibility of the intake or module deputy ☒ ☐ ☐ and shall be conducted and logged in writing no less than twice (2x) every thirty (30) minutes at approximately 15-minute intervals. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 22 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and COPP Chapter 2, Section 209 – Americans procedures for the identification and evaluation, with Disabilities Act; Developmentally appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabled/ Intellectually Disabled Incarcerated nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Persons developmental disabilities. COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral Health Units COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation Classification Manual Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation The agency utilizes an ADA coordinator to address specific needs. The health authority or designee shall contact the COPP Chapter 2, Section 209 – Americans regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or with Disabilities Act; Developmentally confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Disabled/ Intellectually Disabled Incarcerated purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of Persons such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Although the practice was being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC provided technical assistance after the documentation ☒ ☐ ☐ review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 23 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Wellpath G-01 – Restraints and Seclusion 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: COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety (1) acceptable restraint devices; Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency authorizes the use of the SureGuard Safety Restraint Chair (Safety Restraint Chair, Inc.). (2) signs or symptoms which should result in COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety immediate medical/mental health referral; availability Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (5) exercising of extremities. COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health Assessment(s) and Medical Retention The agency’s policy states any person placed in a restraint chair will have direct visual observation to ensure restraints are properly employed and to ensure the safety/well-being of the person in a restraint chair. The agency’s ☒ ☐ ☐ policy also states staff assistance of a medical staff member will exercise the inmate’s extremities in the following manner for at least ten (10) minutes at least every two (2) hours. BSCC staff conducted a document review of restraint chair placements during this inspection cycle and determined the facility is compliant with this portion of the regulation. (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety incarcerated people who display behavior which Restraint Chair results in the destruction of property or reveals an ☒ ☐ ☐ intent to cause physical harm to self or others. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 24 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Restraint Chair escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐ deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety restraints only with the approval of the facility Restraint Chair; Lead Supervisor Review for manager, the facility watch commander, or Continued Retention: Continued retention in responsible health care staff; continued retention the restraint chair shall be reviewed a shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. minimum of every hour by a Supervisor. The Lead Supervisor shall approve the continued retention of the incarcerated person in the restraint chair and document this approval on the Restraint Chair Observation Log. ☐ ☒ ☐ BSCC staff conducted a document review of restraint chair placements during this inspection cycle and determined the facility is noncompliant with this regulation as notations for reviews for continued retention at a minimum of every hour was not always notated. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Restraint Chair; Observation of Restrained Incarcerated Persons: Direct visual observation shall be maintained while the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person is in the restraint chair to ensure the restraints are properly employed and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of shall be secured within one hour from the time of Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health placement. Assessment(s) and Medical Retention: Medical staff’s opinion on the placement and retention of an incarcerated person in a restraint chair shall be secured prior to the ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. A medical assessment shall be completed at time of placement and again within one (1) hour of placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of four hours of placement. Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health Assessment(s) and Medical Retention: A ☒ ☐ ☐ medical assessment shall be completed at time of placement and again within one (1) hour of placement. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 25 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Restraint Chair; Observation of Restrained that the restraints are properly employed, and to Incarcerated Persons: Direct visual ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated observation shall be maintained while the person. Such observation shall be documented. incarcerated person is in the restraint chair to While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons ensure the restraints are properly employed shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area and to ensure the safety and well-being of the which makes provisions to protect the person from incarcerated person. abuse. It is the agency’s policy that while in the ☒ ☐ ☐ restraint chair, the incarcerated person shall be housed alone, in either a safety cell or an observation cell, which makes provisions to protect the incarcerated person from abuse. BSCC staff conducted a document review of restraint chair placements during this inspection cycle and determined the facility is compliant with this portion of the regulation. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety consultation with responsible health care staff Restraint Chair determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the It is the agency’s policy that after two hours or person shall be taken to a medical facility for further sooner, if the incarcerated person’s behavior ☒ ☐ ☐ evaluation. does not appear to be stabilizing, the incarcerated person shall be taken to a medical or mental health facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Restraint Chair maximum time limits for placement. This agency utilizes SureGuard Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (Safety Restraint Chair, Inc.). Use of the restraint chair shall not exceed two (2) hours in duration in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. (11) All events and information related to the COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety placement in restraints shall be documented and Restraint Chair 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 26 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the COPP Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Transport and Hospital Deputy Procedures procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy Restraint Chair: Under no circumstances shall shall include reference to the following: pregnant females be placed into the restraint chair. A claim of pregnancy shall suffice for purposes of this policy. COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints: Handcuffs shall be the only restraint used on a pregnant incarcerated person, unless there is a justified safety concern; handcuffing pregnant incarcerated persons to the front shall be the common practice, unless exigent circumstances exist. ☒ ☐ ☐ An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg restraints, waist chains, or handcuffed behind the body in accordance with California Penal Code §3407. COPP Chapter 6, Section 608 – Out of County Transports Wellpath F-05 – Counseling and Care of the Pregnant Patient The procedures and information related to pregnancy rights are available in the Custody Operations Orientation Handbook which is provided to all incarcerated persons. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Restraints: An incarcerated person known to pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. not be restrained by the use of leg restraints, ☒ ☐ ☐ waist chains, or handcuffed behind the body in accordance with California Penal Code §3407. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Restraints; Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Persons 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraints; Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Persons emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 27 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Restraints; Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Persons: The procedures and information pregnant people. related to pregnancy rights shall be included in the inmate orientation handbook and provided to all incarcerated persons. The contracted healthcare provider’s medical ☒ ☐ ☐ staff shall provide the incarcerated person with information related to their rights and the facility policies and procedures related to pregnancy care. During the onsite inspection, there were no pregnant persons incarcerated to interview. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample Collection (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐ palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Collection 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Collection; Refusals 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample authorization of the facility watch commander or Collection; Refusals 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 320 – Cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Extractions audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the Collection; Refusals use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 28 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated Person Education The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an The facility offers the following programs: education program for incarcerated persons. • Thinking for Change • Drug and Alcohol • Anger Management • Computers • Serve Safe • Helping with Recovery • Relapse Prevention • AA/NA • Seeking Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ • Career Skills • Criminal Thinking SBSO utilizes Edovo tablets that have an essential educational platform where people may take courses at their own pace and at no cost; Parenting, Domestic Violence, GED preparation, Spiritual, Re-entry/Recovery, Jobs & Finance, Academic, Arts & Culture, and Health & Recovery. The tablet also has a free section of applications, E-books, Edovo Education, LexisNexis Law Library, and an FM radio. When such services are not made available by the COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Person Education: The Santa Barbara County shall develop and implement an education program with Sheriff’s Office may contract with or enter into available resources. ☒ ☐ ☐ a memorandum of understanding with individuals or entities to provide educational or vocational training to incarcerated persons. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated vocational, or both, education of housed people. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Education Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated established. Modified academic or vocational Person Education opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1062 VISITING COPP Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures, which include the COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated following requirements: Person Visitation (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility Person Visitation schedules, space, and number of personnel will ☒ ☐ ☐ allow. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 29 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made Person Visitation: Visitation information is available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. included with the Incarcerated Person Orientation material provided in both English and Spanish languages at dress-in. Visiting hours and rules for visitation are ☒ ☐ ☐ posted in the lobby. The public can also view the visiting schedule on SBSO’s website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/visit-an-inmate/ (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Person Visitation: Each incarcerated persons visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated shall be allowed two personal visits, totaling a person each week. minimum of one (1) hour per week. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed random incarcerated people about visitation. All incarcerated people stated they receive ample visitation with their acquaintances and loved ones. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated operational or safety and security concern exists. All Person Discipline cancelled visits must be documented. The facility manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled Incarcerated persons may lose visitation visits and document such review. privileges. These acts of discipline shall be accompanied by written documentation and due process in the form of an Incarcerated person disciplinary report (IDR). These reports are submitted to the Lead Supervisor for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation If visits are canceled, it is the agency’s policy to document all canceled visits on the module or lead supervisor’s recap. According to each facilities’ command staff, no visits have been canceled during this inspection cycle. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated section shall include provision for visitation by minor Person Visitation; Personal Visitor Rules ☒ ☐ ☐ children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is not used at this facility. 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 In-person visitation is free. are onsite and participating in either in-person or video visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is Video visitation is not used at this facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 30 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 with barrier. Visitation hours; Visiting hours are between 0800-1730 hours. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Visitation at the Main Jail is conducted every day between 0800-1730 hours. Visiting hours and rules for visitation are posted in the lobby. The public can also view the visiting schedule on SBSO’s website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/visit-an-inmate/ Any restrictions on inmate visitation. COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation Visitation is closed from 1000-1145 hours. Persons incarcerated may lose visitation privileges based on disciplinary sanctions. Any visitor who fails to follow facility rules or regulations or who is in violation of state or federal law, or who causes a disturbance may be removed from visitation or may have their visitation privileges revoked and banned for no more than six (6) months. Visiting hours and rules for visitation are posted in the lobby. The public can also view SBSO’s general rules for visiting incarcerated individuals on SBSO’s public website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/visit-an-inmate/ 1063 CORRESPONDENCE COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated Person Mail Guidelines; Incoming U.S. Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an incarcerated person may send or receive; 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 31 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated read when there is a valid security reason and the facility Person Mail Guidelines; Incoming U.S. Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Person Mail Guidelines 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, COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Person Mail Guidelines Although the practice was being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds COPP Chapter 3, Section 381 – Indigent shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Incarcerated Persons – Essential Services: and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Incarcerated persons without funds may order correspondence with family members and friends but a welfare pack that contains soap, toothbrush, without limitation on the number of postage paid toothpaste, comb, razor (dependent on envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to housing), pencil, eight (8) sheets of writing the courts. paper, and four (4) stamped envelopes. One (1) Indigent Welfare Pack may be ordered free of charge each week by completing a commissary order form and selecting “indigent welfare pack”. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons without funds may request three (3) postage-free legal envelopes by submitting an Incarcerated Person Request (SH-219) form to Incarcerated person Programs. Legal envelopes must be returned to Incarcerated Person Services for postage and mailing. Once all three (3) envelopes are mailed, additional envelopes may be requested. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES COPP Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be Periodicals determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff via paper documents or through electronic media and interviewed incarcerated persons about include current information on community services and library services. Those interviewed stated resources, and religious, educational, legal reference books are delivered weekly to modules for material and recreational reading material. In Type IV their use and tablets are readily available. facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided through access to the community. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 32 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for a minimum During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of interviewed random incarcerated persons and seven days to include: all stated they are given more than enough time out of their cells. BSCC staff also ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed documentation of incarcerated persons in restrictive housing and their activity logs. BSCC staff determined the agency properly documents the amount of time an incarcerated person is out to the recreation yard and dayroom. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: Custody Operations shall provide incarcerated persons with an exercise and recreation program, in an area designed ☒ ☐ ☐ for recreation, which allows a minimum of twelve (12) hours of recreation and six (6) hours of recreation yard time over a period of seven (7) days. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: Custody Operations shall provide incarcerated persons with an exercise and recreation program, in an area designed ☒ ☐ ☐ for recreation, which allows a minimum of twelve (12) hours of recreation and six (6) hours of recreation yard time over a period of seven (7) days. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Recreation; Procedures 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, COPP Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library AND WRITINGS Services (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated develop written policies and procedures which will permit Person Mail Guidelines incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. The COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and ☒ ☐ ☐ facility administrator shall develop and implement a Periodicals written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested interviewed incarcerated persons about people. library services. Those interviewed stated Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of books are delivered weekly to modules for a facility administrator to: their use and tablets are readily available. (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated legitimate penological interest; Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 33 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated mail containing information concerning where, how, Person Mail Guidelines or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any Periodicals 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated received by an incarcerated person; and Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Periodicals have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one ☒ ☐ ☐ time. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE COPP Chapter 3, Section 383 – Telephone Calls: Staff will ensure that incarcerated The facility administrator shall develop written policies persons with disabilities, including those and procedures which allow access to a telephone or housed in specialty health care units, have communication device beyond those telephone calls access to telephones (and/or videophones, which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. when necessary as an accommodation) that Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by is equal to what is available to similarly others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be situated incarcerated persons without provided access to the appropriate telecommunication disabilities, consistent with individual health device which will facilitate communication. Such devices and security needs. The use of telephones may include but are not limited to videophones, and videophones for incarcerated persons teletypewriters, or third-party communications with disabilities is included in Custody Policy assistance. An individual’s access to telephone Section 209 – Americans with Disabilities Act. communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, there were no individuals who required assisted telephone use, but the facility was well prepared if the need arose. SBSO also has Via Path tablets that have an alternate means of communicating with friends and family. There is a messaging application that allows incarcerated individuals the ability to communicate via text messages. There is also a phone dialer application which allows incarcerated individuals to make calls to their friends and family. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL COPP Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐ COPM Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated access to the court and to legal counsel. Person Mail Guidelines Such access shall consist of: 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 34 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these COPPM Chapter 3, Section 369 Inmate Mail regulations, and, Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ COPPM Chapter 3, Section 381 Indigent Inmate – Essential Services (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. COPP Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access ☒ ☐ ☐ COPM Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated Person Mail Guidelines 1069 ORIENTATION COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: implementation of a program for people newly admitted each incarcerated person is provided a copy to the facility designed to orient them at the time of in an accessible format within six hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in a living area. processing and classification. The information is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated may be supplemented with video orientation. Person Orientation Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Each of SBSO’s facilities provides an orientation video for their incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ population which describes the contents of the orientation handbook to include the ADA- related policies, procedures, and information. The video is also accessible for incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and is shown in English and Spanish with closed captioning. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 35 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated information to each person, including those with Person Orientation disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of processing and classification. The information is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. ☒ ☐ ☐ Each of SBSO’s facilities provides an orientation video for their incarcerated population which describes the contents of the orientation handbook to include the ADA- related policies, procedures, and information. The video is also accessible for incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and is shown in English and Spanish with closed captioning. Such a program shall be published and include, but not COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated be limited to, the following: Person Orientation (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (3) grievance procedures; Custody Operations Orientation Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (4) programs and activities available and method of COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated application; Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (5) medical and mental health services; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (6) classification/housing assignments; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 36 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (8) voting, including registration; Custody Operations Orientation Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated sexual harassment; and, Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (10) availability of personal care items and Custody Operations Orientation Handbook opportunities for personal hygiene. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Orientation Video 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated Person Education The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for individual or family social service programs for ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. The range and source of such services shall be at the COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Person Education (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: SBSO uses the Santa Barbara South County (1) individual, group or family counseling; Crisis Services. (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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 379 – Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Custody Operations Orientation Handbook incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 37 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES COPP Chapter 3, Section 372 – Religious Head Coverings The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 373 – Religion opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a Custody Operations Orientation Handbook voluntary basis. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall Custody Operations Orientation Handbook develop written policies and procedures whereby all incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions grievances from this inspection cycle that was of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; provided by the agency and determined the classification actions; disciplinary actions; program facility to be in compliance with this regulation participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; and the agency’s policy. and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed random incarcerated persons about the grievance procedure. BSCC staff was informed they are given grievance forms when incarcerated persons ask for them and the responses are processed in a timely manner. BSCC staff also reviewed SBSO’s Grievance Tracker. This tool assists staff with ensuring grievances are addressed in a timely manner. (1) a grievance form; COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures Custody Operations Orientation Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, there were ample grievance forms within each dayroom. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedures If needed, incarcerated persons may request assistance to explain the grievance process and/or to fill out a grievance form or appeal. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided with a sign language interpreter for any part of the grievance filing or appeal process. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook (3) a process for submission and handling of COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance anonymous grievances; Procedures During the documentation review, BSCC staff ☒ ☐ ☐ provided technical assistance to ensure this portion of the COPP corresponds accordingly with the regulation. Updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 38 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (5) appeal to the next level of review; COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures; Appeal Process (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (7) provision for a non-automated initial response COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Procedures a period of 15 calendar days; The agency’s policy states all grievances shall be responded to within fifteen (15) days and appeals within ten (10) days. SBSO also uses a Grievance Tracker to ensure grievances are addressed in a timely ☒ ☐ ☐ manner. BSCC reviewed a random sample of grievances and grievance appeals from this inspection cycle. The documents suggest grievances and appeals are reviewed and responded to in accordance with this regulation. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appeal, response, and related documents to the Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance regular review of grievances, responses, and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedures control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐ grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary Custody Operations Orientation Handbook actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing Person Discipline units and the booking area or issued to each person ☒ ☐ ☐ upon booking. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 39 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Person Discipline provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an Custody Operations Orientation Handbook understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures and actions. The agency policy states for any persons who are unable to read or have disabilities, the Custody Operations Orientation Handbook is presented over the jail video system daily. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated PERSONS Person Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Custody Operations Orientation Handbook and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of elements: disciplinary documents from this inspection cycle. BSCC staff determined the agency to be in compliance with this regulation. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Person Discipline minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the staff member observing the act and ☒ ☐ ☐ submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: The Sheriff’s Office does not ☒ ☐ ☐ utilize restrictive housing for disciplinary purposes. 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline A staff member with investigative and disciplinary COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline Such charges pending against an incarcerated person COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated shall be acted on with the following provisions and within Person Discipline specified timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice ☒ ☐ ☐ of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 40 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Person Discipline after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has The agency’s staff documents in the rule been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ violation report when a person incarcerated may be postponed or continued for a reasonable waives their right to have a disciplinary time through a written waiver by the incarcerated hearing no sooner than 24 hours. person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated hours after an incarcerated person has been Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Person Discipline the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated written statement by the fact-finders about the Person Discipline evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept The agency provides a copy of the rule pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. violation to the person incarcerated. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated administrator from administratively separating any Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 41 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: The Sheriff’s Office does not utilize The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly restrictive housing for disciplinary purposes. prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological Person Discipline; Limitations of Disciplinary degradation. Action ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Housing: Classification staff shall review the facility manager before the disciplinary separation classification and housing of an incarcerated status is continued. This review shall include a person housed in restrictive housing at least consultation with healthcare staff. Such reviews shall every thirty (30) days or sooner if continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until circumstances warrant. the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. The contracted healthcare provider shall have a policy that ensures that healthcare staff conduct restrictive housing (segregation) rounds at least three times per week to assess ☒ ☐ ☐ and document the health status of all persons in restrictive housing and shall make medical and mental health referrals as necessary. The policy shall also ensure that a qualified mental health professional conducts check- ins at least three times a week to document the mental health status of all persons in restrictive housing and shall make referrals as necessary. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 42 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Housing 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☒ ☐ ☐ in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated medical staff determine that an individual has Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the Person Discipline; Limitation of Disciplinary right of punishment over any other incarcerated person Action or group of incarcerated people. Although the practice was being conducted Note: PC § 4019.5. according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Person Discipline personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated except in cases where the incarcerated person has Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated be suspended as a disciplinary measure. Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS COPP Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule Person Discipline violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 43 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Communicable Diseases facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of COPP Chapter 2, Section 246 – Inter-Facility tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The Transfer of Medical/Mental Health Records plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated evaluation, treatment responsibilities during Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; incarceration and coordination with public health officials Laundering of Contagious Clothing, Linen, for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall and Mattresses reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Communicable Diseases county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – reported; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (2) The persons who shall receive the medical COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – persons and custody staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (4) Medical procedures required to identify the COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – medical needs, and safety of the affected Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – that address the limits of confidentiality; and, Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – possible exposure of custody staff to a Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 44 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1211 SICK CALL COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health COPP Chapter 3, Incarcerated Person authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, Orientation: To receive medical, dental, which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons mental health, or vision care you can submit a or provision made that any incarcerated person sick-call request form to be placed on the sick requesting medical/mental health attention be given call list. such attention. ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath Section E – Patient Care and Treatment BSCC reviewed redacted samples of daily sick call lists from January 2023 to the present to verify sick call was conducted daily by medical and mental health staff (registered nurses, nurse practitioners, medical doctors, and/or psychiatrists). 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING COPP Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service: The kitchen serves the incarcerated In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and person population three (3) meals per day, those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall with one (1) of the meals classified as a hot be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one meal. of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 Meal delivery times shall be scheduled to hours pass between evening and morning meals. ensure that no more than 14 hours passes Additionally, supplemental food must be served to ☒ ☐ ☐ between meal deliveries, absent documented people on medical diets in less than the time period exigent circumstances. outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. The Food Services Managers shall coordinate with the Continuous Quality Assurance Unit and the contracted healthcare provider regarding incarcerated person’s requests for “religious” diets or medically designated diets. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the COPP Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Per the Food Services Manager, any missed may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall meals are replaced with the proper meal to be be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on served (i.e. regular, religious, or medical) as ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed soon as practical. meal. 1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but According to the agency’s policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities inspecting the intake area, incarcerated shall include, but not be limited to: persons receive four pairs of socks and two (a) Clean socks and footwear; sandals. (b) Clean outergarments; and, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 45 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Clean undergarments; COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Incarcerated persons may request undergarments consistent with their gender ☒ ☐ ☐ identity (male incarcerated persons may request panties and bras, female incarcerated persons may request boxer shorts) if desired. (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene According to the agency’s policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ inspecting the intake area, incarcerated persons receive four pairs of underwear (boxers or panties) consistent with their gender identity. The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated be substituted for the institutional undergarments and Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender expression. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated CLOTHING Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control ☒ ☐ ☐ contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and ☒ ☐ ☐ tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (b) Dentifrice, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 46 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Soap, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (d) Comb, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (e) Shaving implements. COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: not be required to share any personal care items listed in Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, items “a” through “d.” toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary ☒ ☐ ☐ napkins, and razors shall be initially provided within the first 12 hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Issuance of Razors shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the Although the practice was being conducted State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of technical assistance after the documentation Regulations. review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. 1266 SHOWERING COPP Chapter 2, Section 202 – Civil Commitments There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be Elimination Act (PREA) permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering/Observation Cell COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Showers COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons are provided the opportunity to shower every day. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 47 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated prohibited from showering at least every other day Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is Showers prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be Although the practice was being conducted documented. according to this regulation, BSCC provided technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons are provided the opportunity to shower every day. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; (a) Hair care services shall be available. Haircut Procedures Each housing unit is provided with hair clippers issued by the module deputy. During ☒ ☐ ☐ the onsite inspection, BSCC staff observed persons incarcerated having haircuts. During interviews with persons incarcerated, they informed BSCC staff that they are regularly provided hair-cutting equipment. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Haircut Procedures 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Haircut Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to: (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (c) one towel; and, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 48 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Incarcerated persons detained over twenty- ☒ ☐ ☐ four (24) hours shall receive a hygiene kit, toilet tissue, and clean standard-issue clothing and bedding. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene incarcerated person. Although the practice was being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection MAINTENANCE and Operations Review The facility administrator shall develop written policies COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the Housing cleanliness: Cleaning and sanitation facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule schedules and procedures are located in the of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and Sanitation Plan correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. ☒ ☐ ☐ SBSO Sanitation Plan: Everyone, staff and inmates alike, share the responsibility of addressing the sanitary conditions within our jails. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook During the onsite inspection, the facility was clean. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 49 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, SBSO Sanitation Plan, Section A-1 – Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Cleaning Responsibilities – Custody Staff; according to policies and procedures established by the Ensure that cells are cleaned and sanitary health authority. prior to placing a prisoner into a cell. To maintain sanitary conditions within the jails, daily cleaning schedules and routine maintenance procedures have been established, with periodic inspections, to ensure that sanitary conditions are maintained throughout the jail facilities. According to the Sanitation Plan, the medical area is listed on ☒ ☐ ☐ the Daily Cleaning Checklist, the Bi-Weekly Module Shower Power Washing schedule, and the weekly Housing Unit Inspection schedule. COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and Operations Review; Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance SBSO utilizes an Environment of Care Monitor. DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in this facility? Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY this 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 50 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to INCARCERATED ADULTS this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff ☐ ☐ ☒ and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall be established by the ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the ☐ ☐ ☒ Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 51 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐ ☒ subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 52 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to JAILS this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal ☐ ☐ ☒ Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☐ ☐ ☒ safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or ☐ ☐ ☒ termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PRO 23-24 Page 53 of 53 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 5000 FACILITY: Santa Barbara County Main Jail TYPE: II RC: 696 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/07/2023 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Cell Type # Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Front Central C 10-12 Holding 1963 3 - (5) (10) 7’6” x 8’5” x 8’ Note: 8.5-foot bench in each holding cell. No toilet or sink. On July 3, 2019, Vincent Wasilewski (Chief Custody Deputy) directed his staff, via a Memorandum, to only use Front Central Holding and South Holding areas for multiple inmates for court staging, medical staging, and Minimum Security Facility staging only or during exigent circumstances. He also directed his staff in the memorandum not to place inmates in these two areas by themselves unless a staff member remains directly outside the holding areas in order to observe the inmate at all times. C 13 & 14 Interview 1963 2 - - - 6’ x 8’4” x 8’ Note: No benches. On July 3, 2019, Vincent Wasilewski (Chief Custody Deputy) directed his staff, via a Memorandum, to only use Front Central Holding and South Holding areas for multiple inmates for court staging, medical staging, and Minimum Security Facility staging only or during exigent circumstances. He also directed his staff in the memorandum not to place inmates in these two areas by themselves unless a staff member remains directly outside the holding areas in order to observe the inmate at all times. SC1 & SC2 Safety 1963 2 - (1) (2) 10’ x 6’ x 10’1” 1 Note: Padded with flush ring toilet. C-9 Single 1963 1 (1) (1) (1) 11’6” x 10’8” x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: Former sobering cell (drunk tank) now used for holding. Back Central C 1 Multiple 1963 3 4 4 12 8’2” x 10’7” 1 1 1 x9’11” C 4 Multiple 1963 3 4 4 12 8’11” x 8’ x 9’11” 1 1 1 Note: Total dimensions are 22’ x 56’ x 10’. 2 showers for 24 inmates. Seating for 11 in each unit. C-7 & C-8 Single 1963 2 1 1 2 6.5 x 9.0 x 8.0 1 1 1 Note: Previously administrative separation. As of 11/2023, the cells are offline and being converted to telehealth. C-17 Dorm 2005 1 4 4 4 12’ x 24’ x 8’ 1 1 1 1 South Module South Dormitory 1986 1 17 17 17 37’ x 40’8” x 8’7” 3 3 3 2 Dorm * 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 6 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Cell Type # Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Note: Tables and seating for 24. Dormitory and dayroom are calculated as one. Previous MMU. 6 chairs and 3 tables w/ 18 seats South Tank Dormitory 1963 1 24 20 20 33’ x 38’ x 10’ 3 3 3 1 Note: 8 triple bunks=24 beds total. Dayroom has seating for 12 and 10 in attached dayroom. Inmates have unlimited shower access. Restrictive Housing – South S 1-16 Single 1963 16 1 1 16 6’3” x 10’ x 8’ 1 1 1 S 17 Multiple 1963 1 4 4 4 16’ x 19’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: This area has not been populated since 2021. Three showers for 16 single cells and multiple cell. Over/under bunk in adjacent cells. S 20 Double 1998 1 2 2 2 10.5 x 13.2 x 8.0 1 1 1 1 Note: Two bunks are attached at foot. S 21 Single 1963 1 1 1 1 6’6” x 8’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: This area has not been populated since 2021. South Holding SH 1-3 Holding 1963 3 - (4) (12) 8’ x 7’10” x 8’ Note: 8-foot fixed bench. Cells used for 14-day evaluation measurements may differ slightly. Cells 1 and 2 have no bench. On July 3, 2019, Vincent Wasilewski (Chief Custody Deputy) directed his staff, via a Memorandum, to only use Front Central Holding and South Holding areas for multiple inmates for court staging, medical staging, and Minimum Security Facility staging only or during exigent circumstances. He also directed his staff in the memorandum not to place inmates in these two areas by themselves unless a staff member remains directly outside the holding areas in order to observe the inmate at all times. East Module East 23 Dormitory 1963 1 20 20 20 19’4” x 34’ x 10’ 3 3 1 Note: 10 double bunks. Seating for 24. East 24 Dormitory 1963 1 42 40 40 41’6” x 84’6” x 4 4 1 10’ Note: Rated capacity based on entire area. East 24 previously 24 & 25-now one dorm with 20 beds on each side. 2 new view panels added. One shower was removed-inmates have unlimited access. Bench seating and 29 seats w/ tables. East 1 Multiple 1963 3 9 8 24 10’3” x 14’1” x 1 1 1 2 10’ Note: Shared dayroom contains two showers and seating for 24. East 4 Multiple 1963 2 9 8 16 12’3” x 14’4” x 10 1 1 1 1 Note: Shared dayroom contains one shower and seating for 16. East 6 Multiple 1963 2 9 8 16 12’3” x 14’4” x 10 1 1 1 1 Note: Shared dayroom contains one shower and seating for 16. * 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail LASE 23-24 Page 2 of 6 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Cell Type # Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds East 8 Multiple 1963 3 9 8 24 10’3” x 14’1” x 1 1 1 2 10’ Note: Shared dayroom contains two showers and seating for 24. Administrative Segregation (NERH) 25-31, 33, Single 1998 12 1 1 12 7’4” x 10’2” x 10’ 1 1 34-37 Irregular Shape 32 & 38 Single 1998 2 1 1 2 1 1 70 + square feet Note: Less 3 ft² for chase in each cell. One shower for entire unit. Exercise yard = 352 ft² Restrictive Housing – East E 11-22 Single 1963 12 1 1 12 5.3 x 10.3 1 1 1 Note: This area has not been populated since 2021. Bunks are over/under construction with adjacent cells. One shower for entire unit. West Module West 1 Multiple 1963 3 4 4 12 24.5 x 33.0 x 3 3 3 1 10.0 Note: One shower for entire unit.14 seats West 4 Multiple 1963 2 9 8 16 33.0 x 59.5 x 2 2 2 1 10.0 Note: One shower for entire unit. Seating for 16. West 6 Multiple 1963 2 9 8 16 - 1 1 1 1 Note: West 6 used to be W 6 and W 7. One shower for entire unit. West 8 Multiple 1963 2 9 8 16 66.0 x 68.0 x 1 1 1 1 10.0 Note: One shower for entire unit. Seating for 16. West 10 Multiple 1963 3 9 8 24 14’1” x 8’4” x 10 1 1 1 2 Note: West 10 used be W 10, 11, and 12. Two showers for entire unit. Seating for 24. West 13 Multiple 1963 3 9 8 24 1 1 1 2 Note: Two showers for entire unit. Seating for 24. West 16 Multiple 1963 2 9 8 16 1 1 1 1 Note: One shower for entire unit. Restrictive Housing – West W 18-23 Single 1963 6 1 1 6 5.8 x 10.3 x 10.0 1 1 1 W-24-29 Single 1963 6 1 1 6 5.8 x 10.3 x 10.0 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail LASE 23-24 Page 3 of 6 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Cell Type # Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Note: This area has not been populated since 2021. Over/under bunk construction, one shower for 12 cells; no dayroom space. Inmates use IRC yard. North West Unit Bunks were added to this unit immediately after opening. A Pod 5-8 Multiple 1982 4 3 2 8 7.3 x 14.7 x 9.5 1 1 1 1-4 1982/1986 4 2 2 8 7.3 x 10.0 x 9.5 1 1 1 B Pod 5-8 Multiple 1982 4 3 2 8 7.3 x 14.7 x 9.5 1 1 1 1-4 1982/1986 4 2 2 8 7.3 x 10.0 x 9.5 1 1 1 C Pod 5-8 Multiple 1982 4 3 2 8 7.3 x 14.7 x 9.5 1 1 1 1-4 1982/1986 4 2 2 8 7.3 x 10.0 x 9.5 1 1 1 D Pod 5-8 Multiple 1982 4 3 2 8 7.3 x 14.7 x 9.5 1 1 1 1-4 1982/1986 4 2 2 8 7.3 x 10.0 x 9.5 1 1 1 Note: 20 Beds in each unit. One shower per pod. Variance granted 7-18-84, permitting 16 two-inmate cells (4 per pod). 2 pods share one exercise yard; inmates are not out at the same time. 20/22: North West Unit lower cells (Pods A, B, C cells 1-4) and the North West Restrictive housing cells (1-20) were evaluated and changed from single-occupancy cells per the 1982 Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities section 1116 Single Occupancy Housing to double occupancy cells per the 1986 Title 24 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities section 1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells. BSCC staff provided technical assistance during the onsite inspection by suggesting that the agency fill the gaps between the beds and ensure all vent cover holes are no larger than 3/16” in the North West Pod Unit to the wall. Restrictive Housing – North West 1-20 Double 1982/1986 20 2 2 40 7.4 x 14.6 x 9.5 1 1 1 Note: Combination fixtures. Four showers for 20 cells-one on each side. 20/22: North West Unit lower cells (Pods A, B, C cells 1-4) and the North West Restrictive housing cells (1-20) were evaluated and changed from single-occupancy cells per the 1982 Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities section 1116 Single Occupancy Housing to double occupancy cells per the 1986 Title 24 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities section 1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells. BSCC staff provided technical assistance during the onsite inspection by suggesting that the agency fill the gaps between the beds in the North West Pod Unit to the wall. 23/24: NW 1-10 are not populated (No connecting recreation yard). NW 11-20 house incarcerated workers (IW). IW are escorted to a nearby recreation yard for compliance. 21-24 Single 1998 4 1 1 4 8.1 x 13.0 x 8.6 1 1 1 Note: Dayroom included in cell space. NW 21-24 (below) house IW. IW are escorted to a nearby recreation yard for compliance. 25 Dorm 2005 1 4 3 3 15’4” x 15’4” x 1 1 1 9’3” Note: Cell 25 was converted to a dayroom in 18/20. 1 table with 4 seats and additional lawn chairs. Basement Unit BD 1-2 Dormitory 1982 1 70 70 70 - 5 6 2 5 * 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail LASE 23-24 Page 4 of 6 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Cell Type # Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Note: Dorm is split into two living areas: BD 1: 16 beds, BD 2: 54 beds. There is no door between the two areas. The area is 3,487 ft². BD 3 Dormitory 2005 1 50 32 32 2,285 ft² 4 4 1 6 Note: Dorm contains 2,025 ft2 living area plus an addition 260 ft2 in an adjacent dayroom (2,285 ft2 total/70 ft2 per inmate = RC of 32) Note: 18/20 Dorm BD 3 has been closed and is being repurposed for staff and facility use. The Dorm will no longer be housing for inmates. Inmate Reception Center Note: 5 booking booths are not rated as holding cells. 14/16 inspection – One booking booth not rated as holding cell. 20/22: The IRC was not inspected due to Covid quarantine. H-1 & H-2 Obs. Cell 1988 2 (1) (1) (2) 9’4” x 9’2” x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: Both H1 and H2 have a sink, toilet, ADA grab bars, and padded floors. Note: 18/20 Both H1 and H2 designation changed to Observation cells. SC-3 & Safety 1988 2 - (1) (2) 9’9” x 5’9” x 8’ SC-4 H-5 Holding 1988 1 - 7 (7) 8’ x 11’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: 11.4 feet of bench H-6 Holding 1988 1 - 8 (8) 7’4” x 10’6” x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: 12.5 feet of bench in each, split plumbing fixtures. H-7 Holding 1988 1 - 8 (8) 7’4” x 10’6” x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: 12.5 feet of bench in each, split plumbing fixtures. H-8 Holding 1988 1 - 16 (16) 9’ x 24’ x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: 29 feet of bench, split plumbing fixtures. H-9 Sobering 1988 1 - 4 (4) 8’1” x 10’8” x 8’ 1 1 1 Note: Also used for inmates with disabilities. A bed was installed. The bed is 1’4” off of the ground. Section 100 111-118 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 7’4” x 11’ x 10’ 1 1 1 121-128 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 7’4” x 11’ x 10’ 1 1 1 Note: Two showers downstairs for the entire housing unit. Yard dimensions: 14.8’ x 14.8’ x 15.5’. Dayroom: 954 ft² on the first floor, 273 ft² on the mezzanine level, sufficient for 35 inmates. Cells are a net of 77.4 ft². Cells in unit 100 are equipped with a food port. Unit 100 is the mental health population. * 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail LASE 23-24 Page 5 of 6 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Cell Type # Standards Cells RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Section 200 211-218 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 7’4” x 11’ x 10’ 1 1 1 221-228 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 7’4” x 11’ x 10’ 1 1 1 Note: Two showers for entire unit: one on each floor. Yard dimensions: 33.2’ x 32.8’ x 15’. Dayroom is 954 ft² on the first floor, 273 ft² on the mezzanine level, sufficient for 35 inmates. Cells are a net of 77.4 ft². Section 300 311-318 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 7’4” x 11’ x 10’ 1 1 1 321-328 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 7’4” x 11’ x 10’ 1 1 1 Note: Two showers for entire unit: one on each floor. Yard dimensions: 33.2’ x 32.8’ x 15’. Dayroom is 954 ft² on first floor, 273 ft² on mezzanine level, sufficient for 35 inmates. Cells are a net of 77.4 ft². Section 400 411-418 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 7’4” x 11’ x 10’ 1 1 1 421-428 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 7’4” x 11’ x 10’ 1 1 1 Note: Two showers for entire unit: one on each floor. Yard dimensions: 33.2’ x 32.8’ x 15’. Dayroom is 954 ft² on first floor, 273 ft² on mezzanine level, sufficient for 35 inmates. Cells are a net of 77.4 ft². * 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail LASE 23-24 Page 6 of 6 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) 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: 5000 FACILITY NAME: Santa Barbara County Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS Title 15 (Check All That Apply): Title 15 Title 24 Title 15 2013: 2017: 1982 & ☐ ☐ Pre 1973 1988 1998 1986 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/07/2023 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Front Central and Female Receiving Holding Cells: 1963 standards Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have the following space and equipment: ☒ ☐ ☐ IRC Holding Cells: 1988 standards 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 H1 and H2 changed to nonrated Observation if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to cells during the 2018/2020 biennial inspection themselves or others are held. ☒ ☐ ☐ cycle at the request of the agency. H9 is still a sobering cell. For those facilities that accept male and female This portion of the regulation was not a intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be requirement during the 1988 standards. ☐ ☐ ☒ 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ 18 inches of bench per one person. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PHY 23-24 Page 1 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR On July 3, 2019, Vincent Wasilewski (Chief ROOM Custody Deputy) directed his staff, via a Memorandum, to only use Front Central A temporary staging cell or room shall: Holding and South Holding areas for multiple 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding inmates for court staging, medical staging, and inmates who have been classified and segregated Minimum Security Facility staging only or in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title ☒ ☐ ☐ during exigent circumstances. He also directed 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. his staff in the memorandum not to place inmates in these two areas by themselves unless a staff member remains directly outside the holding areas in order to observe the inmate at all times. 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 Changed to nonrated Observation cells (H1 and H2) during the 2018/2020 biennial A sobering cell shall: inspection cycle at the request of the agency. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of H9 is still a sobering cell. 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 This portion of the regulation was not a fixture in such a manner that they provide support requirement during the 1988 standards. to the user; However, this facility meets 1988 regulations ☒ ☐ ☐ with an anti-ligature handrail mounted beside the toilet to provide such support. 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PHY 23-24 Page 2 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section 1231.3; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion There are showers within a few feet of the of the facility. sobering cell, by the dress-in and dress-out ☒ ☐ ☐ rooms. 1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL SC 1 & 2 (Front Central): 1963 standards. SC 3 & 4 (IRC): 1988 standards 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PHY 23-24 Page 3 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS IRC Sections 100, 200, 300, and 400 are rated under 1988 Title 24 standards. Double-occupancy cells shall: 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 20/22: North West Unit lower cells (Pods A, B, C cells 1-4) and the North West Restrictive housing cells (1-20) were evaluated and changed from single-occupancy cells per the ☒ ☐ ☐ 1982 Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities section 1116 Single Occupancy Housing to double-occupancy cells per the 1986 Title 24 Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities section 1231.2.7 Double-occupancy cells. 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 East Wing and Female Basement. Number of South Dorm, South Tank, and Basement beds Dormitories shall: exceed RC. 1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a East and West Modules, and South Tank minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed (South Module): rated under 1963 standards. unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for Beds added to cells in modules. triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height ☒ ☐ ☐ of 8 feet (2438 mm); South Dorm (South Module): rated under 1986 standards. Cell 25 (Northwest): rated under 2005 standards. 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 No dayrooms in old area of jail (East, West, and South Isolation). Activity provided as possible. Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per IRC: rated under 1982 standards. inmate in width in front of cells/rooms; 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PHY 23-24 Page 4 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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 This is a Type II facility. 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 This is a Type II facility. 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: 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PHY 23-24 Page 5 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 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 Inmates consume meals in their housing areas. 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PHY 23-24 Page 6 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PHY 23-24 Page 7 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 1231.2.25 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PHY 23-24 Page 8 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PHY 23-24 Page 9 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PHY 23-24 Page 10 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Although Title 24 regulation requirements regarding ligature were not adopted until after Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13- portions of the Main Jail were constructed, the 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific facility has continued its attempts to remedy its ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ligature points within the facility. BSCC staff applicable to the facility type and construction date in recommended the facility continue its efforts to the "comments" section.) eliminate possible ligature points. 5000 Santa Barbara Main Jail PHY 23-24 Page 11 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5005 FACILITY NAME: Santa Barbara County Northern Branch Jail FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Ryan Sullivan and Lieutenant Cassandra Marking FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 11/08/23 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 21/22 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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 Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) Custody Operations – Policy and Procedures A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in (COPP) Manual: Chapter 1, Section 101 – each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐ Number of Personnel and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at COPP Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of least one employee on duty at all times in a local Personnel 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 COPP Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of would conflict with the supervision and care of Personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there COPP Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of shall be at least one female employee who shall be Personnel immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of SBSO provided a staffing roster for the Main personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Jail. Each team has at least two females shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the assigned. SBSO also provided a document personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such from their Human Resources Bureau’s a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the Operation Support Division that notated their ☒ ☐ ☐ time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a separations, new hires, and vacancies. review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety being of individuals and shall be conducted at least Checks, II. Policy hourly through direct visual observation of all people held ☒ ☐ ☐ and housed in the facility. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety between safety checks. Checks, II. Policy SBSO’s “Pipe” procedures for conducting hourly safety checks are reviewed for every shift. If any deviations arise, the supervisor ☒ ☐ ☐ reviews video footage to locate any mitigating factors and addresses the deviation with the individual. BSCC staff reviewed several samples of deviation reports during the inspection cycle and found the agency compliant with this regulation. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Checks: For incarcerated persons in outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 observation, sobering or safety cells, safety of these regulations. checks shall occur with no more than a fifteen (15) minute lapse between safety checks. For incarcerated persons under constant observation or in the Safety Restraint Chair, direct visual observation must occur continuously with no lapse in observation but documented in no less than fifteen (15) minute ☒ ☐ ☐ increments. BSCC conducted a documentation review of safety check logs for housing units, holding cells, safety cells, sobering cells, and restraint device placements from January 2023 to the present. For more information regarding these topics, see sections 1055, 1056, and 1058. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ Checks, II. Policy (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety documentation of all safety checks. Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation shall include: (1) the actual time at which each individual safety COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐ Checks; III. Procedures (2) the location where each individual safety check COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Checks; III. Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ Checks; III. Procedures 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) A documented process by which safety checks are COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Checks; III. Procedures; Safety Check facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Deviation Documentation and Accountability of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Procedure safety checks. Supervisors complete deviation reports for each shift worked which indicate the security ☒ ☐ ☐ checks that were noncompliant with a supervisor’s finding of whether the security check was compliant or whether there were mitigating factors. BSCC staff reviewed these documents and found the agency in compliance with this regulation. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Plan least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general Corrections Officer Core Course, as fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, ☒ ☐ ☐ trained custody deputies are responsible for transporting and supervising persons incarcerated at the Main Jail and Court Holding facilities. The Corrections Officer Core Course trains all deputies for general fire and life safety. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Plan Corrections Officer Core Course, as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, ☒ ☐ ☐ trained custody deputies are responsible for transporting and supervising persons incarcerated at the Main Jail and Court Holding facilities. The Corrections Officer Core Course trains all deputies for general fire and life safety. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Custody Operations – Policy and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Manual (COPP) manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (SBSO) applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Policy Manual comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath Policy and Procedures Manual (Wellpath) Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a During the on-site inspection, BSCC staff was separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections provided with SBSO’s most up-to-date COPP (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (November 2023). BSCC provided technical assistance to ensure the COPP coincided with the respective Title 15 regulations. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III The table of organization is included at the facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the beginning of the COPP. following: (1) Table of organization, including channels of SBSO’s website also provides additional communications. information: (https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/ ☒ ☐ ☐ and https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/north-county- custody-operations-division-2/). These links provide information on SBSO’s Custody Operations organizational responsibilities including channels of communication. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Operations Review (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state SBSO Policy 300 – Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety including the restraint of pregnant persons as Restraint Chair referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks COPP Chapter 3, Section 331 - Use of Video ☒ ☐ ☐ Recording Devices COPP Chapter 2, Section 336 – Control Room Responsibilities COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly COPP Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ Criteria 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts COPP Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, contraband control, and key control. COPP Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Release Programs; Counts review, evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review and evaluation shall include COPP Chapter 3, Section 328 – Searches internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of COPP Chapter 3, Section 330 – Body sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Scanner COPP Chapter 3, Section 332 – Metal Detector COPP Chapter 3, Section 325 – Key Control COPP Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Release Programs; Key Control COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ and Operations Review; Facility Security Review COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of processing and classification. The agency conducts security reviews of the facility and documents deficiencies on a Daily Re-Cap Report which is submitted to the Watch Commander. The agency conducted its last inspection on October 11, 2023. (7) Emergency procedures include: COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; Plan (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of COPP Chapter 2, Section 220 – Escapes hostages; COPP Chapter 2, Section 223 – Hostage Taking ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Section 225 – Civil Disturbance (C) mass arrests; COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Number of Personnel COPPM Chapter 2, Sections 225 Civil ☒ ☐ ☐ Disturbance SBSO Policy 465.8 – First Amendment Assemblies; Arrests 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (D) natural disasters; COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and, and Operations Review ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/ Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, COPP Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital ammunition, chemical agents, and related Transport and Hospital Deputy Procedures security devices. COPP Chapter 3, Sections 329 – Storage and Use of Less Lethal Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Sections 333 – Possession or Use of Electronic Devices While on Duty COPP Chapter 6, Section 606 – Use of Transportation Shotgun and Patrol Rifle (8) Suicide Prevention. COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification COPP Chapter 3, Section 302 – Incarcerated Person Movement ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 6, Section 607 – Holding/Transport Classification; Separation of Males/Females COPP Chapter 7, Sections 305 – Cell and Bed Assignments (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape and sexual harassment. Elimination Act (PREA) Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ processing and classification. The information is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape respond to retaliation against any staff or person Elimination Act (PREA) after reporting any abuse. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Wellpath F-06 – Response to Sexual Abuse (12) Release policy, including release planning for COPP Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Criteria (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Elimination Act (PREA) limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Custody Operations Orientation Handbook privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape family, community members, and other interested Elimination Act (PREA) third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The method for reporting shall be Custody Operations Orientation Handbook publicly posted at the facility. SBSO has PREA information posted in their parking lot areas and there is information on the SBSO website for the public to file an online report: https://www.sbsheriff.org/home/make-a- ☒ ☐ ☐ report/. The public may also download a Citizen Complaint Form or make an online complaint from the SBSO website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/office-of-the-sheriff/professional- standards-unit/. There are also PREA signs in the public parking lot and at the entrance of the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health Prevention authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety who present a suicide risk. Cells The program shall include the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program Wellpath C-04 – Health Training for Correctional Officers Wellpath F-03 – Mental Health Services 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide personnel. Prevention: All Custody staff shall be provided with at least eight hours of initial training and at least two to four hours of annual training, through various mediums including ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandums, briefings, online presentations, and/or classroom presentations, regarding suicide prevention and the identification and approach to prisoners with mental illness. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental intake and prior to housing assignment. Health Care; Procedures; Intake Screening COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention; Initial Screening Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation Receiving Screening Form During the Intake Medical Screening, the agency's policy states that a Registered Nurse (RN) will ask all incoming incarcerated people a series of questions to identify if the person may be suicidal. The RN will then note any observations that could indicate suicidal tendencies, notify the receiving deputy if appropriate, and notify the jail’s mental health professionals. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Prevention: 5. Transportation staff who following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in become aware that an incarcerated person’s classification. in-custody status has changed due to ☒ ☐ ☐ sentencing, findings of guilt, or additional significant charges being added shall evaluate the incarcerated person’s behavior and refer to mental health staff, if appropriate. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Provisions facilitating communication among COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Prevention; 1. Initial Screening: The medical and mental health personnel in relation to contracted healthcare provider’s intake suicide risk. assessment shall include; e.) Transporting officer’s impressions about risk. Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Receiving Screening Form The agency’s contract medical provider does an initial assessment on a person booked into custody. The agency also requires the arresting deputy/officer to fill out a Mental Health Evaluation Form before the arrestee is accepted for booking. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Health Care restrictive environment should be considered. COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental procedures. Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental attempts. Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and COPP Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant attempted suicides as defined by the facility Incident and In-Custody Deaths administrator, including the development of a corrective action plan to address deficiencies identified in the COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide administrative review. Prevention COPP Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral ☒ ☐ ☐ Health Units Wellpath A-09 – Procedure in the Event of a Patient Death Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide from court as determined by the mental health director. Prevention: 5. Transportation staff who become aware that an incarcerated person’s in-custody status has changed due to ☒ ☐ ☐ sentencing, findings of guilt, or additional significant charges being added shall evaluate the incarcerated person’s behavior and refer to mental health staff, if appropriate. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Plan administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire COPP Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire Rescue Equipment suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire fire department to be included as part of the policy and Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Plan Regulations Section 1029); COPP Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke ☒ ☐ ☐ Rescue Equipment The local inspecting fire agency reviews the facility's fire suppression policy during the biennial fire inspection process. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan: The assigned deputy in each module will conduct fire and life safety inspections upon assuming post at the beginning of their shift. These inspections are in the 24-hour Module Recap Report. Any discrepancies noted are ☒ ☐ ☐ reported to the shift commander or designee. BSCC staff reviewed the Recap Report and determined the agency is in compliance with this regulation. The last monthly Fire Prevention Inspection was conducted on October 11, 2023. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Fire Inspection Date: July 20, 2023 Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Sections 226 – Civilian Personnel Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire people in the case of fire. Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan; Emergency Housing of Incarcerated Persons During the documentation review, BSCC staff provided technical assistance to ensure this portion of the COPP corresponds accordingly ☒ ☐ ☐ with the regulation. Updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. Alternative housing locations are now listed in this section. In the event of any closure or evacuation, the Facility Commander shall notify the BSCC within twenty-four hours. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING COPP Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts: Custody Operations shall conduct two (2) Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics separate counts: the formal or scheduled accounting system which reflects the monthly average count, conducted twice in each twenty-four daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people (24) hour period, and the unscheduled or by gender and juvenile status. informal count which can be conducted at any ☒ ☐ ☐ time. The agency uses ATIMS Jail Management System to track and account for their incarcerated population. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with The agency is up-to-date on reporting applicable demographic information as described in the information to the BSCC for the Jail Profile ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. Survey. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1041 RECORDS COPP Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records Custody Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of individual records for each incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, COPP Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Records Custody Records facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS COPP Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and Offense Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of several and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ types of incident reports for this facility during harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee the inspection cycle. The reports contained or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other the necessary information required of this person. regulation for compliance. Such records shall include the names of the persons COPP Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Offense Reports and the date and time of the occurrence. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of several ☒ ☐ ☐ types of incident reports for this facility during the inspection cycle. The reports contained the necessary information required of this regulation for compliance. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff COPP Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Offense Reports facility manager or designee. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of several ☒ ☐ ☐ types of incident reports for this facility during the inspection cycle. The reports contained the necessary information required of this regulation for compliance. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan: A Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility binder containing the current Custody shall develop written policies and procedures for the Operations Policies and Procedures dissemination of information to the public, to other (redacted version) as well as a copy of Title government agencies, and to the news media. The public 15, Minimum Jail Standards, and California and incarcerated persons shall have available for review Code of Regulations shall be maintained in the following material: the Compliance Sergeant’s office and made available to the public for review upon their request. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ processing and classification. The information is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. The Public Information Plan Binder is available to the public upon request at the visitor counter. All policies and procedures affecting incarcerated people can be found on the agency’s public website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/about-us/policies- and-procedures/ (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Information Plan Public Information Plan: A found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. binder containing the current Custody Operations Policies and Procedures (redacted version) as well as a copy of Title ☒ ☐ ☐ 15, Minimum Jail Standards, and California Code of Regulations shall be maintained in the Compliance Sergeant’s office and made available to the public for review upon their request. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public people as specified in sections: Information Plan Public Information Plan (1) 1045, Public Information Plan All incarcerated persons are given a Custody Operations Orientation Handbook during the ☒ ☐ ☐ booking process that includes the rules and procedures. Public Information Plan Binder (2) 1061, Education Plan COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (3) 1062, Visiting COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) 1063, Correspondence COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (5) 1064, Library Service COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Writings Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (8) 1067, Access to Telephone COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (10) 1069, Orientation COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (12) 1071, Voting COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (13) 1072, Religious Observance COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Persons Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY COPP Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident and In-Custody Deaths (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Wellpath A-09 – Procedure in the Event of a administrator, shall develop written policy and Patient Death procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team The agency’s policy states that the review ☒ ☐ ☐ at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or team shall include the county health authority designee, the health administrator, the responsible or their designee, Administrative Lieutenant or physician and other health care and supervision staff designee, responsible physician, and other who are relevant to the incident. health care and supervision staff relevant to the incident. This includes Mental Health psychiatrist and County Counsel. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the COPP Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Incident and In-Custody Deaths policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. Wellpath A-09 – Procedure in the Event of a Patient Death (b) Death of a Minor Minors are not brought or held in the Sheriff’s In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, custody at this facility. 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written Classification Manual classification plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the Evaluation extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake establish and implement a classification system which Classification will include the use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign Classification Manual incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation 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, COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Wellpath B-02 – Infectious Disease procedures specifying those symptoms that require Prevention and Control medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Communicable Diseases tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ other special medical problem identified by the health Wellpath B-02 – Infectious Disease authority. The response shall be noted on the medical Prevention and Control screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Health Care procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Classification Manual behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Health Care others or appear gravely disabled. Classification Manual Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care Classification Manual Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care safety of the person in crisis or others. COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual Wellpath G-02 – Segregated Inmates 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall develop and implement policies and procedures for the COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive administrative separation of incarcerated people. Housing: Classification staff shall review the classification and housing of an incarcerated person housed in restrictive housing at least every thirty (30) days or sooner if circumstances warrant. Classification Manual The agency's Classification Manual states the following for Restrictive housing: • Inmates shall be housed in the least restrictive setting necessary to ensure their own safety as well as the safety of staff and other inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Classification shall not place inmates in more restrictive settings, including restrictive housing, based on mental illness or any disability. Inmates will be housed in the most integrated setting appropriate for their individual needs. Classification shall not place an inmate in a restrictive housing unit without first determining that such confinement is necessary for security reasons and/or the safety of staff or other inmates. • Inmates will remain in restrictive housing units for no longer than necessary to address the reasons for such placement. • Mental Health staff shall have input on classification and placement of persons with serious mental illness (SMI). Wellpath G-02 – Segregated Inmates Policies and procedures must include: COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Housing 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 19 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive an incarcerated person’s health. Housing: The Sheriff’s Office shall not place incarcerated persons in more restrictive settings, including restrictive housing, based ☒ ☐ ☐ on a mental illness or any other disability. Incarcerated persons shall remain in restrictive housing no longer than necessary to address the reason(s) for such placement. (c) Administrative separation may be used for COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive incarcerated people who have: Housing (1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal Although the practice was being conducted in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects according to this regulation, BSCC provided the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, technical assistance after the documentation and facility staff. review and COPP was updated to ensure the (2)Influenced or participated in activity that is policy coincided with procedures and criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or regulation. This updated information was affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive administrative separation to obtain the objective of Housing: The Classification Deputy shall protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility complete the Restrictive Housing Placement staff. Notice documenting the reasons for ☒ ☐ ☐ determining that restrictive housing is necessary and provide that completed notice to a mental health clinician for review. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive evaluation of the need to continue placement in Housing ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells Use of Safety Cells The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who Wellpath G-02A – Safety Cell Placement and ☒ ☐ ☐ display behavior which results in the destruction of Retention property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Cells Use of Safety Cells: An incarcerated procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate person shall be placed in a safety cell only authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐ with the approval of the facility manager or to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but designee (Lead Supervisor), or responsible not be limited to: health care staff, including a physician. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Cells Use of Safety Cells 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 20 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety approval of the facility manager or designee, or Cells Use of Safety Cells responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety cell placement logs from January 2023 to the ☒ ☐ ☐ present and determined the facility to be compliant with this portion of the regulation. The documentation disclosed continued retention reviews were routinely conducted a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Cells Use of Safety Cells placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☒ ☐ ☐ advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety care staff shall obtain a mental health Cells Use of Safety Cells 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Cells Use of Safety Cells: Non-acutely suicidal lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be incarcerated persons shall be monitored by documented. facility staff via close observation at staggered intervals with no more than a fifteen (15) minute lapse between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety cell placement logs from January 2023 to the present and determined the facility to be compliant with completing safety checks at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Cells; Nutrition and Fluids: Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall be offered food and/or fed during scheduled meal delivery times for the jail population, three (3) times a day. One of the three daily meals shall consist of a hot safety cell meal. Offers and refusals shall be documented on the Observation Log; and Fluids are to be given upon request and ☒ ☐ ☐ should be offered at least every two (2) hours while the incarcerated person is awake, or as needed. Offerings and amounts, along with refusals, shall be documented on the Observation Log. During the documentation review of safety cell placements, BSCC staff noted the offering of fluid and nutrition are in compliance with this regulation. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 21 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Cells Use of Safety Cells designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of Sobering/Observation Cell The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of The agency has not used the sobering cell for incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety persons who are a threat to themselves or the ☒ ☐ ☐ or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. safety of others due to their state of intoxication during this inspection cycle, hence no observation logs for placement exist to review. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of soon as they are able to continue the admission process Sobering/Observation Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Sobering/Observation Cell; Placement 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Sobering/Observation Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Sobering/Observation Cell: Intermittent and hour. Such observation shall be documented. random, direct visual supervision is the responsibility of the intake or module deputy ☒ ☐ ☐ and shall be conducted and logged in writing no less than twice (2x) every thirty (30) minutes at approximate 15-minute intervals. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 22 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and COPP Chapter 2, Section 209 – Americans procedures for the identification and evaluation, with Disabilities Act; Developmentally appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabled/Intellectually Disabled Incarcerated nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Persons developmental disabilities. COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral Health Units COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation Classification Manual Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation The agency utilizes an ADA coordinator to address specific needs. The health authority or designee shall contact the COPP Chapter 2, Section 209 – Americans regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or with Disabilities Act; Developmentally confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Disabled/ Intellectually Disabled Incarcerated purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of Persons such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Although the practice was being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC provided technical assistance after the documentation ☒ ☐ ☐ review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 23 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Wellpath G-01 – Restraints and Seclusion written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated The agency has not used a restraint device on person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this ☒ ☐ ☐ any incarcerated persons during this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or inspection cycle, hence no observation logs other restraint devices when used to restrain for placement exist to review. 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: COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety (1) acceptable restraint devices; Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency authorizes the use of the SureGuard Safety Restraint Chair (Safety Restraint Chair, Inc.). (2) signs or symptoms which should result in COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety immediate medical/mental health referral; availability Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (5) exercising of extremities. COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health Assessment(s) and Medical Retention The agency’s policy states any person placed in a restraint chair will have direct visual observation to ensure restraints are properly employed and to ensure the safety/well-being of the person in a restraint chair. The agency’s ☒ ☐ ☐ policy also states staff assistance of a medical staff member will exercise the inmate’s extremities in the following manner for at least ten (10) minutes at least every two (2) hours. The agency has not used a restraint device on any incarcerated persons during this inspection cycle, hence no observation logs for placement exist to review. (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety incarcerated people who display behavior which Restraint Chair results in the destruction of property or reveals an ☒ ☐ ☐ intent to cause physical harm to self or others. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 24 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Restraint Chair escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐ deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety restraints only with the approval of the facility Restraint Chair; Lead Supervisor Review for manager, the facility watch commander, or Continued Retention: Continued retention in responsible health care staff; continued retention the restraint chair shall be reviewed a shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. minimum of every hour by a Supervisor. The Lead Supervisor shall approve the continued retention of the incarcerated person in the ☒ ☐ ☐ restraint chair and document this approval on the Restraint Chair Observation Log. The agency has not used a restraint device on any incarcerated persons during this inspection cycle, hence no observation logs for placement exist to review. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Restraint Chair; Observation of Restrained Incarcerated Persons: Direct visual observation shall be maintained while the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person is in the restraint chair to ensure the restraints are properly employed and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of shall be secured within one hour from the time of Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health placement. Assessment(s) and Medical Retention: Medical staff’s opinion on the placement and retention of an incarcerated person in a restraint chair shall be secured prior to the ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. A medical assessment shall be completed at time of placement and again within one (1) hour of placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of four hours of placement. Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health Assessment(s) and Medical Retention: A ☒ ☐ ☐ medical assessment shall be completed at time of placement and again within one (1) hour of placement. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 25 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Restraint Chair; Observation of Restrained that the restraints are properly employed, and to Incarcerated Persons: Direct visual ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated observation shall be maintained while the person. Such observation shall be documented. incarcerated person is in the restraint chair to While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons ensure the restraints are properly employed shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area and to ensure the safety and well-being of the which makes provisions to protect the person from incarcerated person. abuse. It is the agency’s policy that while in the ☒ ☐ ☐ restraint chair, the incarcerated person shall be housed alone, in either a safety cell or an observation cell, which makes provisions to protect the incarcerated person from abuse. The agency has not used a restraint device on any incarcerated persons during this inspection cycle, hence no observation logs for placement exist to review. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety consultation with responsible health care staff Restraint Chair determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the It is the agency’s policy that after two hours or person shall be taken to a medical facility for further sooner, if the incarcerated person’s behavior ☒ ☐ ☐ evaluation. does not appear to be stabilizing, the incarcerated person shall be taken to a medical or mental health facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Restraint Chair maximum time limits for placement. This agency utilizes SureGuard Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (Safety Restraint Chair, Inc.). Use of the restraint chair shall not exceed two (2) hours in duration in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. (11) All events and information related to the COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety placement in restraints shall be documented and Restraint Chair 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 26 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the COPP Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Transport and Hospital Deputy Procedures procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy Restraint Chair: Under no circumstances shall shall include reference to the following: pregnant females be placed into the restraint chair. A claim of pregnancy shall suffice for purposes of this policy. COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints: Handcuffs shall be the only restraint used on a pregnant incarcerated person, unless there is a justified safety concern; handcuffing pregnant incarcerated persons to the front shall be the common practice, unless exigent circumstances exist. An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be ☒ ☐ ☐ restrained by the use of leg restraints, waist chains, or handcuffed behind the body in accordance with California Penal Code §3407. COPP Chapter 6, Section 608 – Out of County Transports Wellpath F-05 – Counseling and Care of the Pregnant Patient The procedures and information related to pregnancy rights are available in the Custody Operations Orientation Handbook which is provided to all incarcerated persons. The agency has not used a restraint device on any incarcerated pregnant persons during this inspection cycle, hence no observation logs for placement exist to review. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Restraints: An incarcerated person known to pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. not be restrained by the use of leg restraints, ☒ ☐ ☐ waist chains, or handcuffed behind the body in accordance with California Penal Code §3407. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Restraints; Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Persons wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 27 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraints; Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Persons 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Restraints; Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Persons: The procedures and information pregnant people. related to pregnancy rights shall be included in the inmate orientation handbook and provided to all incarcerated persons. The contracted healthcare providers’ medical ☒ ☐ ☐ staff shall provide the incarcerated person with information related to their rights and the facility policies and procedures related to pregnancy care. During the onsite inspection, there were no pregnant persons incarcerated to interview. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample Collection (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐ palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Collection 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Collection; Refusals 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample authorization of the facility watch commander or Collection; Refusals 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 320 – Cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Extractions audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the Collection; Refusals use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 28 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated Person Education The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an The facility offers the following programs: education program for incarcerated persons. • Thinking for Change • Drug and Alcohol • Anger Management • Computers • Serve Safe • Helping with Recovery • Relapse Prevention • AA/NA • Seeking Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ • Career Skills • Criminal Thinking SBSO utilizes Edovo tablets that have an essential educational platform where people may take courses at their own pace and at no cost; Parenting, Domestic Violence, GED preparation, Spiritual, Re-entry/Recovery, Jobs & Finance, Academic, Arts & Culture, and Health & Recovery. The tablet also has a free section of applications, E-books, Edovo Education, LexisNexis Law Library, and an FM radio. When such services are not made available by the COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Person Education: The Santa Barbara County shall develop and implement an education program with Sheriff’s Office may contract with or enter into available resources. ☒ ☐ ☐ a memorandum of understanding with individuals or entities to provide educational or vocational training to incarcerated persons. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated vocational, or both, education of housed people. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Education Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated established. Modified academic or vocational Person Education opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1062 VISITING COPP Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures, which include the COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated following requirements: Person Visitation (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility Person Visitation schedules, space, and number of personnel will ☒ ☐ ☐ allow. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 29 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made Person Visitation: Visitation information is available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. included with the Incarcerated Person Orientation material provided in both English and Spanish languages at dress-in. Visiting hours and rules for visitation are ☒ ☐ ☐ posted in the lobby. The public can also view the visiting schedule on SBSO’s website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/visit-an-inmate/ (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Person Visitation: Each incarcerated persons visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated shall be allowed two personal visits, totaling a person each week. minimum of one (1) hour per week. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed random incarcerated people about visitation. All incarcerated people stated they receive ample visitation with their acquaintances and loved ones. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated operational or safety and security concern exists. All Person Discipline cancelled visits must be documented. The facility manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled Incarcerated persons may lose visitation visits and document such review. privileges. These acts of discipline shall be accompanied by written documentation and due process in the form of an Incarcerated Person disciplinary report (IDR). These reports are submitted to the Lead Supervisor for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation If visits are canceled, it is the agency’s policy to document all canceled visits on the module or lead supervisor’s recap. According to each facilities’ command staff, no visits have been canceled during this inspection cycle. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated section shall include provision for visitation by minor Person Visitation; Personal Visitor Rules ☒ ☐ ☐ children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing The facility contains a Lobby Visitation Room visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the that is equipped with twenty-eight (28) Video requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation Stations; Two (2) stations are ADA- requested by an incarcerated person. accessible. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors Video visitation is free. 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 30 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 Video visitation is free. 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; Video Visitation hours; Visiting hours vary: Monday, Tuesday, & Friday: 1000-1945 hours Wednesday: 1000-1345 hours Thursday: 1000-1645 hours Saturday: 1000-1845 hours Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Visitation at this facility is conducted every day, except Sundays. Monday, Tuesday, & Friday: 1000-1945 hours Wednesday: 1000-1345 hours Thursday: 1000-1645 hours Saturday: 1000-1845 hours Visiting hours and rules for visitation are posted in the lobby. The public can also view the visiting schedule on SBSO’s website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/visit-an-inmate/ Any restrictions on inmate visitation. COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation Persons incarcerated may lose visitation privileges based on disciplinary sanctions. Any visitor who fails to follow facility rules or regulations or who is in violation of state or federal law, or who causes a disturbance may be removed from visitation or may have their visitation privileges revoked and banned for no more than six (6) months. Visiting hours and rules for visitation are posted in the lobby. The public can also view SBSO’s general rules for visiting incarcerated individuals on SBSO’s public website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/visit-an-inmate/ 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 31 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1063 CORRESPONDENCE COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated Person Mail Guidelines; Incoming U.S. Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an incarcerated person may send or receive; (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated read when there is a valid security reason and the facility Person Mail Guidelines; Incoming U.S. Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Person Mail Guidelines 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, COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Person Mail Guidelines Although the practice was being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds COPP Chapter 3, Section 381 – Indigent shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Incarcerated Persons – Essential Services: and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Incarcerated persons without funds may order correspondence with family members and friends but a welfare pack that contains soap, toothbrush, without limitation on the number of postage paid toothpaste, comb, razor (dependent on envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to housing), pencil, eight (8) sheets of writing the courts. paper, and four (4) stamped envelopes. One (1) Indigent Welfare Pack may be ordered free of charge each week by completing a commissary order form and selecting “indigent welfare pack”. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons without funds may request three (3) postage-free legal envelopes by submitting an Incarcerated Person Request (SH-219) form to Incarcerated Person Programs. Legal envelopes must be returned to Incarcerated Person Services for postage and mailing. Once all three (3) envelopes are mailed, additional envelopes may be requested. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 32 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES COPP Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be Periodicals determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff via paper documents or through electronic media and interviewed incarcerated persons about include current information on community services and library services. Those interviewed stated resources, and religious, educational, legal reference books are delivered weekly to modules for material and recreational reading material. In Type IV their use and tablets are readily available. facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided through access to the community. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for a minimum During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of interviewed random incarcerated persons and seven days to include: all stated they are given more than enough time out of their cells. BSCC staff also ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed documentation of incarcerated persons in restrictive housing and their activity logs. BSCC staff determined the facility properly documents the amount of time an incarcerated person is out to the recreation yard and dayroom. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: Custody Operations shall provide incarcerated persons with an exercise and recreation program, in an area designed ☒ ☐ ☐ for recreation, which allows a minimum of twelve (12) hours of recreation and six (6) hours of recreation yard time over a period of seven (7) days. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: Custody Operations shall provide incarcerated persons with an exercise and recreation program, in an area designed ☒ ☐ ☐ for recreation, which allows a minimum of twelve (12) hours of recreation and six (6) hours of recreation yard time over a period of seven (7) days. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Recreation; Procedures 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 33 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, COPP Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library AND WRITINGS Services (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated develop written policies and procedures which will permit Person Mail Guidelines incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. The COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and ☒ ☐ ☐ facility administrator shall develop and implement a Periodicals written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested interviewed incarcerated persons about people. library services. Those interviewed stated Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of books are delivered weekly to modules for a facility administrator to: their use and tablets are readily available. (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated legitimate penological interest; Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated mail containing information concerning where, how, Person Mail Guidelines or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any Periodicals 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated received by an incarcerated person; and Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Periodicals have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one ☒ ☐ ☐ time. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 34 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE COPP Chapter 3, Section 383 – Telephone Calls: Staff will ensure that incarcerated The facility administrator shall develop written policies persons with disabilities, including those and procedures which allow access to a telephone or housed in specialty health care units, have communication device beyond those telephone calls access to telephones (and/or videophones, which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. when necessary as an accommodation) that Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by is equal to what is available to similarly others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be situated incarcerated persons without provided access to the appropriate telecommunication disabilities, consistent with individual health device which will facilitate communication. Such devices and security needs. The use of telephones may include but are not limited to videophones, and videophones for incarcerated persons teletypewriters, or third-party communications with disabilities is included in Custody Policy assistance. An individual’s access to telephone Section 209 – Americans with Disabilities Act. communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, there were no individuals who required assisted telephone use, but the facility was well prepared if the need arises. SBSO also has Via Path tablets that have an alternate means of communicating with friends and family. There is a messaging application that allows incarcerated individuals the ability to communicate via text messages. There is also a phone dialer application which allows incarcerated individuals to make calls to their friends and family. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL COPP Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐ COPM Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated access to the court and to legal counsel. Person Mail Guidelines Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these COPPM Chapter 3, Section 369 Inmate Mail regulations, and, Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ COPPM Chapter 3, Section 381 Indigent Inmate – Essential Services (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. COPP Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access ☒ ☐ ☐ COPM Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated Person Mail Guidelines 1069 ORIENTATION COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: implementation of a program for people newly admitted each incarcerated person is provided a copy to the facility designed to orient them at the time of in an accessible format within six hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in a living area. processing and classification. The information is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 35 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Both written and verbal information shall be provided and COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated may be supplemented with video orientation. Person Orientation Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Each of SBSO’s facilities provides an orientation video for their incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ population which describes the contents of the orientation handbook to include the ADA- related policies, procedures, and information. The video is also accessible for incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and is shown in English and Spanish with closed captioning. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated information to each person, including those with Person Orientation disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of processing and classification. The information is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. ☒ ☐ ☐ Each of SBSO’s facilities provide an orientation video for their incarcerated population which describes the contents of the orientation handbook to include the ADA- related policies, procedures, and information. The video is also accessible for incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and is shown in English and Spanish with closed captioning. Such a program shall be published and include, but not COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated be limited to, the following: Person Orientation (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (3) grievance procedures; Custody Operations Orientation Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Orientation Video 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 36 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) programs and activities available and method of COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated application; Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (5) medical and mental health services; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (6) classification/housing assignments; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (8) voting, including registration; Custody Operations Orientation Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated sexual harassment; and, Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (10) availability of personal care items and Custody Operations Orientation Handbook opportunities for personal hygiene. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Orientation Video 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated Person Education The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for individual or family social service programs for ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 37 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The range and source of such services shall be at the COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Person Education (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: SBSO uses the Santa Barbara South County (1) individual, group or family counseling; Crisis Services. (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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 379 – Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Custody Operations Orientation Handbook incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES COPP Chapter 3, Section 372 – Religious Head Coverings The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 373 – Religion opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a Custody Operations Orientation Handbook voluntary basis. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall Custody Operations Orientation Handbook develop written policies and procedures whereby all incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions grievances from this inspection cycle that of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; were provided by the agency and determined classification actions; disciplinary actions; program the facility to be in compliance with this participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; regulation and the agency’s policy. and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed random incarcerated persons about the grievance procedure. BSCC staff was informed they are given grievance forms when incarcerated persons ask for them and the responses are processed in a timely manner. BSCC staff also reviewed SBSO’s Grievance Tracker. This tool assists staff with ensuring grievances are addressed in a timely manner. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 38 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) a grievance form; COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures Custody Operations Orientation Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, there were ample grievance forms within each dayroom. (2) instructions for registering and appealing a COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedures If needed, incarcerated persons may request assistance to explain the grievance process and/or to fill out a grievance form or appeal. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided with a sign language interpreter for any part of the grievance filing or appeal process. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook (3) a process for submission and handling of COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance anonymous grievances; Procedures During the documentation review, BSCC staff ☒ ☐ ☐ provided technical assistance to ensure this portion of the COPP corresponds accordingly with the regulation. Updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (5) appeal to the next level of review; COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures; Appeal Process (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (7) provision for a non-automated initial response COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Procedures a period of 15 calendar days; The agency’s policy states all grievances shall be responded to within fifteen (15) days and appeals within ten (10) days. SBSO also uses a Grievance Tracker to ensure grievances are addressed in a timely ☒ ☐ ☐ manner. BSCC reviewed a random sample of grievances and grievance appeals from this inspection cycle. The documents suggest grievances and appeals are reviewed and responded to in accordance with this regulation. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 39 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appeal, response, and related documents to the Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance regular review of grievances, responses, and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedures control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐ grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary Custody Operations Orientation Handbook actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing Person Discipline units and the booking area or issued to each person ☒ ☐ ☐ upon booking. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Person Discipline provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an Custody Operations Orientation Handbook understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency policy states any persons who are unable to read or have disabilities will be assisted as needed. The Custody Operations Orientation Handbook is also presented over the jail video system daily. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated PERSONS Person Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Custody Operations Orientation Handbook and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of elements: disciplinary documents from this inspection cycle. BSCC staff determined the agency to be in compliance with this regulation. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Person Discipline minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the staff member observing the act and ☒ ☐ ☐ submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 40 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1. Loss of good time/work time. COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: The Sheriff’s Office does not ☒ ☐ ☐ utilize restrictive housing for disciplinary purposes. 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline A staff member with investigative and disciplinary COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline Such charges pending against an incarcerated person COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated shall be acted on with the following provisions and within Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Person Discipline after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has The agency’s staff documents in the rule been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ violation report when a person incarcerated may be postponed or continued for a reasonable waives their right to have a disciplinary time through a written waiver by the incarcerated hearing no sooner than 24 hours. person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated hours after an incarcerated person has been Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Person Discipline the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated written statement by the fact-finders about the Person Discipline evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept The agency provides a copy of the rule pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. violation to the person incarcerated. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 41 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated administrator from administratively separating any Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: The Sheriff’s Office does not utilize The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly restrictive housing for disciplinary purposes. prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological Person Discipline; Limitations of Disciplinary degradation. Action ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 42 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Housing: Classification staff shall review the facility manager before the disciplinary separation classification and housing of an incarcerated status is continued. This review shall include a person housed in restrictive housing at least consultation with health care staff. Such reviews every thirty (30) days or sooner if shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter circumstances warrant. until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. The contracted healthcare provider shall have a policy that ensures that healthcare staff conduct restrictive housing (segregation) rounds at least three times per week to assess ☒ ☐ ☐ and document the health status of all persons in restrictive housing and shall make medical and mental health referrals as necessary. The policy shall also ensure that a qualified mental health professional conducts check- ins at least three times a week to document the mental health status of all persons in restrictive housing and shall make referrals as necessary. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Housing 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☒ ☐ ☐ in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated medical staff determine that an individual has Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the Person Discipline; Limitation of Disciplinary right of punishment over any other incarcerated person Action or group of incarcerated people. Although the practice was being conducted Note: PC § 4019.5. according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Person Discipline personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 43 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated except in cases where the incarcerated person has Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated be suspended as a disciplinary measure. Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS COPP Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule Person Discipline violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Communicable Diseases facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of COPP Chapter 2, Section 246 – Inter-Facility tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The Transfer of Medical/Mental Health Records plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated evaluation, treatment responsibilities during Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; incarceration and coordination with public health officials Laundering of Contagious Clothing, Linen, for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall and Mattresses reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Communicable Diseases county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – reported; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (2) The persons who shall receive the medical COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – persons and custody staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (4) Medical procedures required to identify the COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 44 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – medical needs, and safety of the affected Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – that address the limits of confidentiality; and, Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – possible exposure of custody staff to a Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health COPP Chapter 3, Incarcerated Person authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, Orientation: To receive medical, dental, which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons mental health, or vision care you can submit a or provision made that any incarcerated person sick-call request form to be placed on the sick requesting medical/mental health attention be given call list. such attention. ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath Section E – Patient Care and Treatment BSCC reviewed redacted samples of daily sick call lists from January 2023 to the present to verify sick call was conducted daily by medical and mental health staff (registered nurses, nurse practitioners, medical doctors, and/or psychiatrists). 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING COPP Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service: The kitchen serves the incarcerated In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and person population three (3) meals per day, those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall with one (1) of the meals classified as a hot be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one meal. of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 Meal delivery times shall be scheduled to hours pass between evening and morning meals. ensure that no more than 14 hours passes Additionally, supplemental food must be served to ☒ ☐ ☐ between meal deliveries, absent documented people on medical diets in less than the time period exigent circumstances. outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. The Food Services Managers shall coordinate with the Continuous Quality Assurance Unit and the contracted healthcare provider regarding incarcerated person’s requests for “religious” diets or medically designated diets. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the COPP Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Per the Food Services Manager, any missed may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall meals are replaced with the proper meal to be be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on served (i.e. regular, religious, or medical) as ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed soon as practical. meal. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 45 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but According to the agency’s policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities inspecting the intake area, incarcerated shall include, but not be limited to: persons receive four pairs of socks and two (a) Clean socks and footwear; sandals. (b) Clean outergarments; and, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (c) Clean undergarments; COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Incarcerated persons may request undergarments consistent with their gender ☒ ☐ ☐ identity (male incarcerated persons may request panties and bras, female incarcerated persons may request boxer shorts) if desired. (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene According to the agency’s policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ inspecting the intake area, incarcerated persons receive four pairs of underwear (boxers or panties) consistent with their gender identity. The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated be substituted for the institutional undergarments and Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender expression. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated CLOTHING Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator to control ☒ ☐ ☐ contamination and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 46 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and ☒ ☐ ☐ tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (b) Dentifrice, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (c) Soap, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (d) Comb, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (e) Shaving implements. COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: not be required to share any personal care items listed in Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, items “a” through “d.” toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary ☒ ☐ ☐ napkins, and razors shall be initially provided within the first 12 hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Issuance of Razors shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the Although the practice was being conducted State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of technical assistance after the documentation Regulations. review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 47 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1266 SHOWERING COPP Chapter 2, Section 202 – Civil Commitments There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be Elimination Act (PREA) permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of ☒ ☐ ☐ Sobering/Observation Cell COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Showers COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons are provided the opportunity to shower every day. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated prohibited from showering at least every other day Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is Showers prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be Although the practice was being conducted documented. according to this regulation, BSCC provided technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons are provided the opportunity to shower every day. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; (a) Hair care services shall be available. Haircut Procedures Each housing unit is provided with hair clippers issued by the module deputy. During ☒ ☐ ☐ the onsite inspection, BSCC staff observed persons incarcerated having haircuts. During interviews with persons incarcerated, they informed BSCC staff that they are regularly provided hair-cutting equipment. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 48 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Haircut Procedures 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Haircut Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to: (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (c) one towel; and, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Incarcerated persons detained over twenty- ☒ ☐ ☐ four (24) hours shall receive a hygiene kit, toilet tissue, and clean standard-issue clothing and bedding. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene incarcerated person. Although the practice was being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 49 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection MAINTENANCE and Operations Review The facility administrator shall develop written policies COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the Housing cleanliness: Cleaning and sanitation facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule schedules and procedures are located in the of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and Sanitation Plan. correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. ☒ ☐ ☐ SBSO Sanitation Plan: Everyone, staff and inmates alike, share the responsibility of addressing the sanitary conditions within our jails. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook During the onsite inspection, the facility was clean. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, SBSO Sanitation Plan, Section A-1 – Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Cleaning Responsibilities – Custody Staff; according to policies and procedures established by the Ensure that cells are cleaned and sanitary health authority. prior to placing a prisoner into a cell. To maintain sanitary conditions within the jails, daily cleaning schedules and routine maintenance procedures have been established, with periodic inspections, to ensure that sanitary conditions are maintained throughout the jail facilities. According to the Sanitation Plan, the medical area is listed on ☒ ☐ ☐ the Daily Cleaning Checklist, the Bi-Weekly Module Shower Power Washing schedule, and the weekly Housing Unit Inspection schedule. COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and Operations Review; Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance SBSO utilizes an Environment of Care Monitor. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 50 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in this facility? Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY this 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to INCARCERATED ADULTS this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 51 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 52 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to JAILS this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. (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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 53 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PRO 23-24 Page 54 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 5005 FACILITY: Santa Barbara County Northern Branch Jail TYPE: II RC: 344 Rated & 32 Special Use (Nonrated) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/08/2023 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 PREBOOKING CELL PB-01 Holding 2012 1 - 1 1 7’11” x 7’8” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Bench = 2’6” INTAKE Irregular shaped I-03 Sobering 2012 1 - 4 4 1 - 1 1 - 102 ft2 I-04 Holding 2012 1 - 1 1 9’11” x 6’2” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Bench = 2’ I-05 Holding 2012 1 - 1 1 9’11” x 6’2” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Bench = 2’ I-06 Sobering 2012 1 - 4 4 15’8” x 8’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - I-07 Holding 2012 1 - 8 8 15’8” x 8’11” x 1 - 1 1 - 8’8” Notes: Two Benches = 8’5” and 5’6” I-08 Holding 2012 1 - 8 8 15’3” x 9’8” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Two Benches = 6’ and 9’4” I-09 Holding 2012 1 - 8 8 15’4” x 8’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Two Benches = 6’2” and 8’10” SC-I-01 Safety 2012 1 - 1 1 8’3” x 6’5” x 9’9” 1 - - - - SC-I-02 Safety 2012 1 - 1 1 8’3” x 6’5”x 9’9” 1 - - - - Notes: TRANSPORTATION HOLDING CELLS 8’ x 15’8” x 19’ T-01 Holding 2012 1 - 15 15 Irregular Shape 1 - 1 1 - 242 ft2 Notes: Two Benches = 15’ and 7’11” L shaped * 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 9 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 T-02 Holding 2012 1 - 15 15 12’8” x 19’8” x 1 - 1 1 - 8’7” Notes: Two Benches = 22’4” and 7’ Irregular Shape T-03 Holding 2012 1 - 10 15 1 - 1 1 - 141 ft2 Notes: Two Benches = 7’ and 12’4” T-04 Holding 2012 1 - 6 6 12’8” x 8’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Two Benches = 5’ and 4’5” T-05 Holding 2012 1 - 6 6 12’8” x 8’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Two Benches = 7’ and 4’2” Irregular Shape T-06 Holding 2012 1 - 10 10 1 - 1 1 - 141 ft2 Notes: Two Benches = 12’8” and 7’ Holding T-07 2012 1 - 1 1 12’8” x 8” x 8’8" 1 - 1 1 - (ACC) Notes: Two Benches = 7’ and 4’4” T-08 Holding 2012 1 - 1 1 8’ x 5’5” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Two Benches = 2’9” T-09 Holding 2012 1 - 1 1 8’ x 5’5” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Bench = 2’9” T-10 Holding 2012 1 - 1 1 8’ x 5’5” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Bench = 2’9” T-11 Holding 2012 1 - 1 1 8’ x 5’5” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Bench = 2’9” T-12 Holding 2012 1 - 1 1 8’ x 5’5” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Bench = 2’9” T-13 Holding 2012 1 - 1 1 8’ x 5’5” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Bench = 2’9” T-14 Holding 2012 1 - 1 1 8’ x 5’5” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Bench = 2’9” A-UNIT A-01 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 A-02 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 * 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail LASE 23-24 Page 2 of 9 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 A-03 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 A-04 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 A-05 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 Single A-06 2012 1 1 1 1 10’9” x 8’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 (ACC) Double A-07 2012 1 2 2 2 10’9” x 8’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 (ACC) A-08 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 A-09 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 A-10 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 A-11 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 A-12 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 A-13 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 A-14 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 A-15 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 A-16 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 8’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 A-17 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 8’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 A-18 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 A-19 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 A-20 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 Notes: 8 tables, 32 seats, and 8 Moduform chairs in the dayroom. B-UNIT B-01 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 B-02 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 B-03 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 B-04 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 B-05 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 B-06 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 B-07 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 B-08 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 Double B-09 2012 1 2 2 2 10’7” x 8’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 (ACC) B-10 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 * 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail LASE 23-24 Page 3 of 9 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 B-11 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 B-12 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 B-13 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 B-14 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 B-15 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 Double B-16 2012 1 2 2 2 10’7” x 8’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 4 (ACC) B-17 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-18 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-19 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-20 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-21 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-22 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-23 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-24 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-25 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 8’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-26 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-27 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-28 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-29 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-30 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-31 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 B-32 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 8’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 4 Notes: 16 tables, 64 seats, and 14 Moduform chairs in the dayroom. C-UNIT C-01 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 C-02 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 MOC C-03 2012 1 4 4 4 10”x 16’7”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 (ACC) C-04 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 C-05 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 C-06 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 * 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail LASE 23-24 Page 4 of 9 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 C-07 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 C-08 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 C-09 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 C-10 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 C-11 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 C-12 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 C-13 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 C-14 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 C-15 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 C-16 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 Notes: 16 Tables, 64 seats, and 14 Moduform chairs in the dayroom. D-UNIT D-01 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 D-02 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 MOC D-03 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x31’X8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 (ACC) D-04 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 5 D-05 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 D-06 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 D-07 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 D-08 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 5 Notes: 16 tables, 64 seats, and 14 Moduform chairs in the dayroom. Each cell uses plastic chairs for seating. E-UNIT (Worker Dorm) Open space living E Dormitory 2012 24 24 24 area 3 - 3 5 4 1,908 ft2 9’9” x 28’6” x 8’8” E-01 MOC 2012 8 8 8 1 - 1 1 4 286 ft2 9’9” x 28’6” x 8’8” E-02 MOC 2012 8 8 8 1 - 1 1 4 286 ft2 Notes: 10 Tables, 40 seats, and 10 Moduform chairs F-UNIT Single F-01 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 8’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 (ACC) * 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail LASE 23-24 Page 5 of 9 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 F-02 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 F-03 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 F-04 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 F-05 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 F-06 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 F-07 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 F-08 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 F-09 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 F-10 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 F-11 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 F-12 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 F-13 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 F-14 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 F-15 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 F-16 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 Notes: 4 Tables, 16 seats, and 5 Moduform chairs in the dayroom G-UNIT G-01 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 G-02 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 MOC G-03 2012 1 4 4 4 10’x16’11” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 (ACC) G-04 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 G-05 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 G-07 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 G-08 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 2 Notes: 8 Tables, 32 seats, and 5 Moduform chairs in the dayroom. H-UNIT H-01 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 10’ x 28’3” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 1 H-02 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 10’ x 29’2” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 1 H-03 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 10’ x 28’3” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 1 H04 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 10’ x 26’11” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 1 Notes: 6 tables, 24 seats, and 5 Moduform chairs in the dayroom. * 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail LASE 23-24 Page 6 of 9 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 MEDICAL (NONRATED) M-01 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’ x 10’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 1 Neg press. M-02 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’ x 10’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 1 Neg press. M-03 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’ x 10’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 1 Neg press. M-04 14’6” x 10’3” x Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 1 - 1 1 1 Neg press. 8’8” M-05 14’6” x 10’3” x Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 1 - 1 1 1 Neg press. 8’8” M-06 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’6” x 10’3” x 1 - 1 1 1 8’8” M-07 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’6” x 10’3” x 1 - 1 1 1 8’8” M-08 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’6” x 10’3” x 1 - 1 1 1 8’8” M-09 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’6” x 10’3” x 1 - 1 1 1 8’8” M-10 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’6” x 10’3” x 1 - 1 1 1 8’8” M-11 Dormitory 2012 1 4* (6) (6) Irregular shape 1 - 1 1 1 648 ft2 Notes: M-01 through M-11 have showers in the cells. *M11 has 4 beds secured to the floor and 2 telemetry beds may be added at a future date for a non-rated capacity of 6. Holding / Safety Cells / Observation Cells Irregular shape Waiting 1 Holding 2012 1 - 7 7 1 - 1 1 - 162 ft2 Notes: Two benches = 6’ and 4’ Irregular shape Waiting 2 Holding 2012 1 - 7 7 1 - 1 1 - 162 ft2 Notes: Two benches = 6’ and 4’ SC-N-03 Safety 2012 1 - 1 (1) 9’ x 6’1” x 10’ 1 - - - - SC-N-04 Safety 2012 1 - 1 (1) 9’ x 6’x 10’ 1 - - - - OBS-1 Obs. Cell 2012 1 - 1 (1) 11’8” x 8’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1 - OBS-2 Obs. Cell 2012 1 - 1 (1) 11’8” x 8’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1 - J-UNIT Special Purpose Medical / Mental Health * 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail LASE 23-24 Page 7 of 9 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 J-UNIT EAST (J1-J6) Single J-01 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 3 (ACC) Single J-02 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 3 (ACC) Single J-03 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 3 (ACC) Single J-04 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 3 (ACC) Single J-05 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 3 (ACC) Single J-06 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 3 (ACC) Notes: Enclosed Sub-Dayroom for cells J-01 to J-06: 7’1” x 50’10” x 8’10” = 361 ft2/ 3 Tables and 6 seats in dayroom. J-UNIT WEST (J7-J12) Single J-07 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 3 (ACC) Single J-08 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 3 (ACC) Single J-09 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 3 (ACC) Single J-10 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 3 (ACC) Single J-12 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 3 (ACC) Notes: Enclosed Sub-Dayroom for cells J-07 to J-12: 7’2” x 53’5” x 8’10” = 383 ft2/ 3 Tables and 6 seats in dayroom. J-UNIT MAIN / DAYROOM J-14 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 3 J-15 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 3 J-16 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 3 J-17 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 3 J-18 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 3 J-19 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 3 J-20 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 3 J-21 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 3 J-22 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail LASE 23-24 Page 8 of 9 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 J-23 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 3 J-24 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 3 Notes: 3 Tables, 12 seats, and 4 Moduform chairs in the dayroom. K-UNIT Special Purpose Medical / Mental Health Single K-01 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 (ACC) Single K-02 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 (ACC) Single K-03 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 (ACC) Single K-04 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 2 (ACC) K-05 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 10’ x 7’ x 10’8” 1 - 1 1 2 K-06 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 10’ x 7’ x 10’8” 1 - 1 1 2 K-07 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 10’ x 7’ x 10’8” 1 - 1 1 2 K-08 Single 2012 1 (1) (1) (1) 10’ x 7’ x 10’8” 1 - 1 1 2 Notes: 2 Tables, 8 seats, and 3 Moduform chairs in the dayroom. * 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail LASE 23-24 Page 9 of 9 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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: 5005 FACILITY NAME: Santa Barbara County Northern Branch Jail FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ (Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: 2019: ☒ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/08/2023 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Located in the vehicle sally port, personnel locker rooms, lobby, and the administration Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have entrance. 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 Two in dress-in area. the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage space for inmate valuables. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR All cells or rooms measured. See Living Area ROOM Space Evaluation report for details. 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; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PHY 23-24 Page 1 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR No cells or rooms of this kind exist in this ROOM facility. 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PHY 23-24 Page 2 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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; 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PHY 23-24 Page 3 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 The facility has added Moduform chairs in all maximum number of inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ housing units for additional seating. 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PHY 23-24 Page 4 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 This is a Type II facility. or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ Located in the main corridor; yoga room and MULTIPURPOSE SPACE three classrooms. 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 This is a Type II facility. 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 Multiple available. 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 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PHY 23-24 Page 5 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE Three steel lockable cabinets. 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 On-site video visitation room. Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities for in-person visiting. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PHY 23-24 Page 6 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE This facility is stocked throughout with IEVAC hoods. There are also “crash” bags in each A secure area shall be provided for the storage of medical examination room. 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 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PHY 23-24 Page 7 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 Located in the main corridor and there are additional rooms for contact. 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 No urinals in housing areas. Combo units are may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of installed. 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PHY 23-24 Page 8 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 No urinals in housing areas. Combo units are substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ ☒ installed. 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 All beds are secured. 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. 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PHY 23-24 Page 9 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PHY 23-24 Page 10 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 Located in the vehicle sally port, personnel locker rooms, lobby, and the administration A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ entrance. 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.) 5005 Santa Barbara Northern Branch Jail PHY 23-24 Page 11 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5020 FACILITY NAME: Santa Barbara County – Medium Security Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Shawn Lammer and Lt. Guillermo Ramirez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 11/07/23 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 21/22 compliance monitoring cycle. Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection 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. 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 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 Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) Custody Operations – Policy and Procedures A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in (COPP) Manual: Chapter 1, Section 101 – each local detention facility to ensure the implementation Number of Personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at COPP Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of least one employee on duty at all times in a local Personnel 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 COPP Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of would conflict with the supervision and care of Personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there COPP Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of shall be at least one female employee who shall be Personnel immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of The facility has been unpopulated during this personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator inspection cycle. When the facility is in use, shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the each team has at least two females assigned. personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such SBSO also provided a document from their a staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the Human Resources Bureau’s Operation ☒ ☐ ☐ time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a Support Division that notated their review and recommendations shall be reported to the separations, new hires, and vacancies. local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that Custody Operations uses two (2) different include, but are not limited to, the following: methods to document safety checks. Each area of the jail has been specifically designated as to which method is to be used to document safety checks. One method is a handwritten log. The deputy completing the safety check will make a log entry of the time of the check and the body number of the deputy making the check. The other method of documenting safety checks is the use of the “Pipe” data collector. Proximity checkpoints have been installed at key locations ☒ ☐ ☐ throughout the housing units and other areas within the jail. The agency’s supervisors conduct a daily comprehensive review of all safety checks for deviations. When a deviation or late check is found, the supervisor reviews video of the check, has a discussion with the staff member who conducted the late check, or takes formal action. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety being of individuals and shall be conducted at least Checks, II. Policy 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety between safety checks. Checks, II. Policy SBSO’s “Pipe” procedures for conducting hourly safety checks are reviewed for every shift. If any deviations arise, the supervisor reviews video footage to locate any mitigating factors and addresses the deviation with the ☒ ☐ ☐ individual. BSCC staff reviewed several samples of deviation reports during the inspection cycle and found the agency compliant with this regulation. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Hence, there were no safety check logs to review for this section. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Checks: For incarcerated persons in outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 observation, sobering or safety cells, safety of these regulations. checks shall occur with no more than a fifteen (15) minute lapse between safety checks. For incarcerated persons under constant observation or in the Safety Restraint Chair, direct visual observation must occur continuously with no lapse in observation but documented in no less than fifteen (15) minute increments. ☐ ☐ ☒ There are no cells of this type at this facility and no chair placements were conducted. If an incarcerated person at the Medium Security Facility requires placement into a safety cell, sobering cell, or chair placement, they would be transferred to the Main Jail. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety intervals. Checks, II. Policy ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Hence, there were no safety check logs to review for this section. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety documentation of all safety checks. Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation shall include: (1) the actual time at which each individual safety COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐ Checks; III. Procedures (2) the location where each individual safety check COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Checks; III. Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ Checks; III. Procedures (f) A documented process by which safety checks are COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Checks; III. Procedures; Safety Check facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Deviation Documentation and Accountability of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, Procedure safety checks. Supervisors complete deviation reports for each shift worked which indicates the security ☒ ☐ ☐ checks that were noncompliant with a supervisor’s finding of whether the security check was compliant or whether there were mitigating factors. BSCC staff reviewed these documents and found the agency in compliance with this regulation. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Plan least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general Corrections Officer Core Course, as fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, trained custody deputies are responsible for transporting and supervising persons ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated at the Main Jail and Court Holding facilities. The Corrections Officer Core Course trains all deputies for general fire and life safety. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Plan Corrections Officer Core Course, as described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, ☒ ☐ ☐ trained custody deputies are responsible for transporting and supervising persons incarcerated at the Main Jail and Court Holding facilities. The Corrections Officer Core Course trains all deputies for general fire and life safety. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office Custody Operations – Policy and Procedures Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Manual (COPP) manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and procedures manual shall address all Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (SBSO) applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Policy Manual comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees. ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath Policy and Procedures Manual (Wellpath) Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a During the on-site inspection, BSCC staff was separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections provided with SBSO’s most up-to-date COPP (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (November 2023). BSCC provided technical assistance to ensure the COPP coincided with the respective Title 15 regulations. 3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III The table of organization is included at the facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the beginning of the COPP. following: (1) Table of organization, including channels of SBSO’s website also provides additional communications. information: (https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/ ☒ ☐ ☐ and https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/north-county- custody-operations-division-2/). These links provide information on SBSO’s Custody Operations organizational responsibilities including channels of communication. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Operations Review (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state SBSO Policy 300 – Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety including the restraint of pregnant persons as Restraint Chair referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. COPP Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks COPP Chapter 3, Section 331 - Use of Video ☒ ☐ ☐ Recording Devices COPP Chapter 2, Section 336 – Control Room Responsibilities COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly COPP Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ Criteria 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts COPP Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, contraband control, and key control. COPP Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Release Programs; Counts review, evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review and evaluation shall include COPP Chapter 3, Section 328 – Searches internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of COPP Chapter 3, Section 330 – Body sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Scanner COPP Chapter 3, Section 332 – Metal Detector COPP Chapter 3, Section 325 – Key Control COPP Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Release Programs; Key Control COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ and Operations Review; Facility Security Review COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of processing and classification. The agency conducts security reviews of the facility and documents deficiencies on a Daily Re-Cap Report which is submitted to the Watch Commander. The agency conducted its last inspection on January 30, 2024. (7) Emergency procedures include: COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; Plan (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of COPP Chapter 2, Section 220 – Escapes hostages; COPP Chapter 2, Section 223 – Hostage Taking ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Section 225 – Civil Disturbance (C) mass arrests; COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Number of Personnel COPPM Chapter 2, Sections 225 Civil ☒ ☐ ☐ Disturbance SBSO Policy 465.8 – First Amendment Assemblies; Arrests 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (D) natural disasters; COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and, and Operations Review ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/ Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, COPP Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital ammunition, chemical agents, and related Transport and Hospital Deputy Procedures security devices. COPP Chapter 3, Sections 329 – Storage and Use of Less Lethal Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Sections 333 – Possession or Use of Electronic Devices While on Duty COPP Chapter 6, Section 606 – Use of Transportation Shotgun and Patrol Rifle (8) Suicide Prevention. COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification COPP Chapter 3, Section 302 – Incarcerated Person Movement ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 6, Section 607 – Holding/Transport Classification; Separation of Males/Females COPP Chapter 7, Sections 305 – Cell and Bed Assignments (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape and sexual harassment. Elimination Act (PREA) Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ processing and classification. The information is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape respond to retaliation against any staff or person Elimination Act (PREA) after reporting any abuse. ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Wellpath F-06 – Response to Sexual Abuse (12) Release policy, including release planning for COPP Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Criteria (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Elimination Act (PREA) limited to, the following: (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Custody Operations Orientation Handbook privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape family, community members, and other interested Elimination Act (PREA) third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The method for reporting shall be Custody Operations Orientation Handbook publicly posted at the facility. SBSO has PREA information posted in their parking lot areas and there is information on the SBSO website for the public to file an online report: https://www.sbsheriff.org/home/make-a- ☒ ☐ ☐ report/. The public may also download a Citizen Complaint Form or make an online complaint from the SBSO website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/office-of-the-sheriff/professional- standards-unit/. There are also PREA signs in the public parking lot and at the entrance of the facility. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health Prevention authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety who present a suicide risk. Cells The program shall include the following: Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention Program Wellpath C-04 – Health Training for Correctional Officers Wellpath F-03 – Mental Health Services The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide personnel. Prevention: All Custody staff shall be provided with at least eight hours of initial training and at least two to four hours of annual training, through various mediums including ☒ ☐ ☐ memorandums, briefings, online presentations, and/or classroom presentations, regarding suicide prevention and the identification and approach to prisoners with mental illness. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental intake and prior to housing assignment. Health Care; Procedures; Intake Screening COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention; Initial Screening Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation Receiving Screening Form Incarcerated persons are typically transferred to this facility as it is not an intake facility. During the Intake Medical Screening, the agency's policy states that a Registered Nurse (RN) will ask all incoming incarcerated people a series of questions to identify if the person may be suicidal. The RN will then note any observations that could indicate suicidal tendencies, notify the receiving deputy if appropriate, and notify the jail’s mental health professionals. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Prevention: 5. Transportation staff who following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in become aware that an incarcerated person’s classification. in-custody status has changed due to ☒ ☐ ☐ sentencing, findings of guilt, or additional significant charges being added shall evaluate the incarcerated person’s behavior and refer to mental health staff, if appropriate. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Provisions facilitating communication among COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Prevention; 1. Initial Screening: The medical and mental health personnel in relation to contracted healthcare provider’s intake suicide risk. assessment shall include; e.) Transporting officer’s impressions about risk. Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Receiving Screening Form Incarcerated persons are typically transferred to this facility as it is not an intake facility. The agency’s contract medical provider does an initial assessment on a person booked into custody. The agency also requires the arresting deputy/officer to fill out a Mental Health Evaluation Form before the arrestee is accepted for booking. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Health Care restrictive environment should be considered. COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental procedures. Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental attempts. Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and COPP Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant attempted suicides as defined by the facility Incident and In-Custody Deaths administrator, including the development of a corrective action plan to address deficiencies identified in the COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide administrative review. Prevention COPP Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral ☒ ☐ ☐ Health Units Wellpath A-09 – Procedure in the Event of a Patient Death Wellpath B-05 – Suicide Prevention and Intervention Program (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return COPP Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide from court as determined by the mental health director. Prevention: 5. Transportation staff who become aware that an incarcerated person’s in-custody status has changed due to ☒ ☐ ☐ sentencing, findings of guilt, or additional significant charges being added shall evaluate the incarcerated person’s behavior and refer to mental health staff, if appropriate. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Plan administrator shall consult with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire COPP Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke ☒ ☐ ☐ Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire Rescue Equipment suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire fire department to be included as part of the policy and Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Plan Regulations Section 1029); COPP Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke ☒ ☐ ☐ Rescue Equipment The local inspecting fire agency reviews the facility's fire suppression policy during the biennial fire inspection process. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan: The assigned deputy in each module will conduct fire and life safety inspections upon assuming post at the beginning of their shift. These inspections are in the 24-hour Module Recap Report. Any discrepancies noted are ☒ ☐ ☐ reported to the shift commander or designee. BSCC staff reviewed the Recap Report and determined the agency is in compliance with this regulation. When onsite in November of 2023, BSCC staff verified the last monthly Fire Prevention Inspection was conducted on September 11, 2023. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Fire Inspection Date: September 19, 2023 Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 2, Sections 226 – Civilian Personnel Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated COPP Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire people in the case of fire. Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan; Emergency Housing of Incarcerated Persons During the documentation review, BSCC staff provided technical assistance to ensure this portion of the COPP corresponds accordingly ☒ ☐ ☐ with the regulation. Updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. Alternative housing locations are now listed in this section. In the event of any closure or evacuation, the Facility Commander shall notify the BSCC within twenty-four hours. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING COPP Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts: Custody Operations shall conduct two (2) Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics separate counts: the formal or scheduled accounting system which reflects the monthly average count, conducted twice in each twenty-four daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people (24) hour period, and the unscheduled or by gender and juvenile status. informal count which can be conducted at any time. ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency uses ATIMS Jail Management System to track and account for their incarcerated population. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Facility administrators shall provide the Board with The agency is up-to-date on reporting applicable demographic information as described in the information to the BSCC for the Jail Profile ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey. Survey. 1041 RECORDS COPP Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records Custody Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for The facility has been unpopulated during this the maintenance of individual records for each inspection cycle. incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical information regarding disabilities and other limitations. (b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, COPP Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Records Custody Records facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at ☒ ☐ ☐ a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). Note: federal survey on sexual violence. 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS COPP Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and Offense Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records The facility has been unpopulated during this and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. Hence, there were no harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee incident reports to review for this section. or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons COPP Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Offense Reports and the date and time of the occurrence. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Hence, there were no incident reports to review for this section. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff COPP Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Offense Reports facility manager or designee. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Hence, there were no incident reports to review for this section. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan: A Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility binder containing the current Custody shall develop written policies and procedures for the Operations Policies and Procedures dissemination of information to the public, to other (redacted version) as well as a copy of Title government agencies, and to the news media. The public 15, Minimum Jail Standards, and California and incarcerated persons shall have available for review Code of Regulations shall be maintained in the following material: the Compliance Sergeant’s office and made available to the public for review upon their request. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of processing and classification. The information ☒ ☐ ☐ is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. The Public Information Plan Binder is available to the public upon request at the visitor counter. All policies and procedures affecting incarcerated people can be found on the agency’s public website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/about-us/policies- and-procedures/ The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Information Plan Public Information Plan: A found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. binder containing the current Custody Operations Policies and Procedures (redacted version) as well as a copy of Title ☒ ☐ ☐ 15, Minimum Jail Standards, and California Code of Regulations shall be maintained in the Compliance Sergeant’s office and made available to the public for review upon their request. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public people as specified in sections: Information Plan Public Information Plan (1) 1045, Public Information Plan All incarcerated persons are given a Custody Operations Orientation Handbook during the ☒ ☐ ☐ booking process that includes the rules and procedures. Public Information Plan Binder (2) 1061, Education Plan COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (3) 1062, Visiting COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) 1063, Correspondence COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (5) 1064, Library Service COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Writings Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (8) 1067, Access to Telephone COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (10) 1069, Orientation COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (12) 1071, Voting COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (13) 1072, Religious Observance COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Persons Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services COPP Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY COPP Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident and In-Custody Deaths (a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Wellpath A-09 – Procedure in the Event of a administrator, shall develop written policy and Patient Death procedures to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death within 30 days. The review team The agency’s policy states that the review at a minimum shall include the facility administrator or team shall include the county health authority designee, the health administrator, the responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ or their designee, Administrative Lieutenant or physician and other health care and supervision staff designee, responsible physician, and other who are relevant to the incident. health care and supervision staff relevant to the incident. This includes Mental Health psychiatrist and County Counsel. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the COPP Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Incident and In-Custody Deaths policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. Wellpath A-09 – Procedure in the Event of a Patient Death (b) Death of a Minor Minors are not brought or held in the Sheriff’s In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, custody at this facility. 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written Classification Manual classification plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the and Evaluation extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake establish and implement a classification system which Classification will include the use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign Classification Manual incarcerated persons to housing, work, rehabilitation 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, COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Wellpath B-02 – Infectious Disease procedures specifying those symptoms that require Prevention and Control medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care made of the person being booked as to whether the person has or has had any communicable diseases, COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Communicable Diseases tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ other special medical problem identified by the health Wellpath B-02 – Infectious Disease authority. The response shall be noted on the medical Prevention and Control screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Health Care procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Classification Manual behavioral crisis may include telehealth. Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care readily available, an incarcerated person shall be considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Health Care others or appear gravely disabled. Classification Manual Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 19 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest. COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care Classification Manual Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care safety of the person in crisis or others. COPPM Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath G-02 – Segregated Inmates Persons requiring segregation would not be housed in this facility. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 20 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall develop and implement policies and procedures for the COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive administrative separation of incarcerated people. Housing: Classification staff shall review the classification and housing of an incarcerated person housed in restrictive housing at least every thirty (30) days or sooner if circumstances warrant. Classification Manual The agency's Classification Manual states the following for Restrictive housing: • Inmates shall be housed in the least restrictive setting necessary to ensure their own safety as well as the safety of staff and other inmates. • Classification shall not place inmates in more restrictive settings, including restrictive housing, based on mental illness ☒ ☐ ☐ or any disability. Inmates will be housed in the most integrated setting appropriate for their individual needs. Classification shall not place an inmate in a restrictive housing unit without first determining that such confinement is necessary for security reasons and/or the safety of staff or other inmates. • Inmates will remain in restrictive housing units for no longer than necessary to address the reasons for such placement. • Mental Health staff shall have input on classification and placement of persons with serious mental illness (SMI). Wellpath G-02 – Segregated Inmates Persons requiring Administrative Separation would not be housed in this facility. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Policies and procedures must include: COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Housing housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Persons requiring Administrative Separation protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ would not be housed in this facility. staff. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 21 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive an incarcerated person’s health. Housing: The Sheriff’s Office shall not place incarcerated persons in more restrictive settings, including restrictive housing, based on a mental illness or any other disability. Incarcerated persons shall remain in restrictive housing no longer than necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ to address the reason(s) for such placement. Persons requiring Administrative Separation would not be housed in this facility. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. (c) Administrative separation may be used for COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive incarcerated people who have: Housing (1)A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal Persons requiring Administrative Separation in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects would not be housed in this facility. 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive administrative separation to obtain the objective of Housing: The Classification Deputy shall protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility complete the Restrictive Housing Placement staff. Notice documenting the reasons for determining that restrictive housing is necessary and provide that completed notice to a mental health clinician for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons requiring Administrative Separation would not be housed in this facility. They would be transferred to the Main Jail. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Hence, there were no incident reports to review for this section. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive evaluation of the need to continue placement in Housing administrative separation. Persons requiring Administrative Separation ☒ ☐ ☐ would not be housed in this facility. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 22 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells Use of Safety Cells The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who Wellpath G-02A – Safety Cell Placement and display behavior which results in the destruction of Retention property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to ☒ ☐ ☐ self or others. There are no cells of this type at this facility. If an incarcerated person at the Medium Security Facility requires placement into a safety cell, they would be transferred to the Main Jail. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Cells Use of Safety Cells: An incarcerated procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate person shall be placed in a safety cell only authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐ ☒ with the approval of the facility manager or to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but designee (Lead Supervisor), or responsible not be limited to: health care staff, including a physician. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Cells Use of Safety Cells (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety approval of the facility manager or designee, or Cells Use of Safety Cells responsible health care staff; continued retention shall ☐ ☐ ☒ be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Cells Use of Safety Cells placement in the safety cell. The person shall be medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☐ ☐ ☒ advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety care staff shall obtain a mental health Cells Use of Safety Cells 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Cells Use of Safety Cells: Non-acutely suicidal lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be incarcerated persons shall be monitored by documented. ☐ ☐ ☒ facility staff via close observation at staggered intervals with no more than a fifteen (15) minute lapse between safety checks. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 23 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Procedures shall be established to assure COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Cells; Nutrition and Fluids: Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall be offered food and/or fed during scheduled meal delivery times for the jail population, three (3) times a day. One of the three daily meals shall consist of a hot safety cell meal. Offers and refusals shall be documented on the Observation Log; ☐ ☐ ☒ and Fluids are to be given upon request and should be offered at least every two (2) hours while the incarcerated person is awake, or as needed. Offerings and amounts, along with refusals, shall be documented on the Observation Log. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Cells Use of Safety Cells designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of Sobering/Observation Cell The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of There are no cells of this type at this facility. If incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety ☒ ☐ ☐ an incarcerated person at the Medium or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. Security Facility requires placement into a sobering cell, they would be transferred to the Main Jail. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of soon as they are able to continue the admission process Sobering/Observation Cell ☐ ☐ ☒ or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Sobering/Observation Cell; Placement 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Sobering/Observation Cell ☐ ☐ ☒ Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Sobering/Observation Cell: Intermittent and hour. Such observation shall be documented. random, direct visual supervision is the responsibility of the intake or module deputy ☐ ☐ ☒ and shall be conducted and logged in writing no less than twice (2x) every thirty (30) minutes at approximately 15-minute intervals. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 24 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and COPP Chapter 2, Section 209 – Americans procedures for the identification and evaluation, with Disabilities Act; Developmentally appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Disabled/Intellectually Disabled Incarcerated nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Persons developmental disabilities. COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care COPP Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral Health Units COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Orientation Classification Manual Wellpath E-02 – Receiving Screening Wellpath E-03 – Transfer Screenings Wellpath E-04 – Initial Health Assessment Wellpath E-05 – Mental Health Screening and Evaluation The agency utilizes an ADA coordinator to address specific needs. Incarcerated persons are medically screened at the Main Jail when they go through the booking process. The health authority or designee shall contact the COPP Chapter 2, Section 209 – Americans regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or with Disabilities Act; Developmentally confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Disabled/ Intellectually Disabled Incarcerated purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of Persons such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Although the practice was being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC provided technical assistance after the documentation ☒ ☐ ☐ review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 25 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Wellpath G-01 – Restraints and Seclusion written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which The facility has been unpopulated during this immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or If an incarcerated person at the Medium other restraint devices when used to restrain Security Facility requires placement into a incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility restraint chair, they would be transferred to manager may delegate authority to place an the Main Jail. incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety (1) acceptable restraint devices; Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency authorizes the use of the SureGuard Safety Restraint Chair (Safety Restraint Chair, Inc.). (2) signs or symptoms which should result in COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety immediate medical/mental health referral; availability Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (5) exercising of extremities. COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health Assessment(s) and Medical Retention The agency’s policy states any person placed in a restraint chair will have direct visual observation to ensure restraints are properly ☒ ☐ ☐ employed and to ensure the safety/well-being of the person in a restraint chair. The agency’s policy also states staff assistance of a medical staff member will exercise the inmate’s extremities in the following manner for at least ten (10) minutes at least every two (2) hours. (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety incarcerated people who display behavior which Restraint Chair results in the destruction of property or reveals an ☒ ☐ ☐ intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Restraint Chair escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐ deemed ineffective. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 26 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety restraints only with the approval of the facility Restraint Chair; Lead Supervisor Review for manager, the facility watch commander, or Continued Retention: Continued retention in responsible health care staff; continued retention the restraint chair shall be reviewed a shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. minimum of every hour by a Supervisor. The ☒ ☐ ☐ Lead Supervisor shall approve the continued retention of the incarcerated person in the restraint chair and document this approval on the Restraint Chair Observation Log. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Restraint Chair; Observation of Restrained Incarcerated Persons: Direct visual observation shall be maintained while the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person is in the restraint chair to ensure the restraints are properly employed and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of shall be secured within one hour from the time of Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health placement. Assessment(s) and Medical Retention: Medical staff’s opinion on the placement and retention of an incarcerated person in a restraint chair shall be secured prior to the ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. A medical assessment shall be completed at time of placement and again within one (1) hour of placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of four hours of placement. Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health Assessment(s) and Medical Retention: A ☒ ☐ ☐ medical assessment shall be completed at time of placement and again within one (1) hour of placement. (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Restraint Chair; Observation of Restrained that the restraints are properly employed, and to Incarcerated Persons: Direct visual ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated observation shall be maintained while the person. Such observation shall be documented. incarcerated person is in the restraint chair to While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons ensure the restraints are properly employed shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area and to ensure the safety and well-being of the which makes provisions to protect the person from ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. abuse. It is the agency’s policy that while in the restraint chair, the incarcerated person shall be housed alone, in either a safety cell or an observation cell, which makes provisions to protect the incarcerated person from abuse. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 27 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety consultation with responsible health care staff Restraint Chair determines that an incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the It is the agency’s policy that after two hours or person shall be taken to a medical facility for further sooner, if the incarcerated person’s behavior ☒ ☐ ☐ evaluation. does not appear to be stabilizing, the incarcerated person shall be taken to a medical or mental health facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Restraint Chair maximum time limits for placement. This agency utilizes SureGuard Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (Safety Restraint Chair, Inc.). Use of the restraint chair shall not exceed two (2) hours in duration in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. (11) All events and information related to the COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety placement in restraints shall be documented and Restraint Chair 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 28 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the COPP Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Transport and Hospital Deputy Procedures procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant people. COPP Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy Restraint Chair: Under no circumstances shall shall include reference to the following: pregnant females be placed into the restraint chair. A claim of pregnancy shall suffice for purposes of this policy. COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints: Handcuffs shall be the only restraint used on a pregnant incarcerated person, unless there is a justified safety concern; handcuffing pregnant incarcerated persons to the front shall be the common practice, unless exigent circumstances exist. An incarcerated person known to be pregnant ☒ ☐ ☐ or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg restraints, waist chains, or handcuffed behind the body in accordance with California Penal Code §3407. COPP Chapter 6, Section 608 – Out of County Transports Wellpath F-05 – Counseling and Care of the Pregnant Patient The procedures and information related to pregnancy rights are available in the Custody Operations Orientation Handbook which is provided to all incarcerated persons. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of in recovery after delivery or termination of the Restraints: An incarcerated person known to pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. not be restrained by the use of leg restraints, ☒ ☐ ☐ waist chains, or handcuffed behind the body in accordance with California Penal Code §3407. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Restraints; Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the Persons 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraints; Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical Persons emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 29 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s COPP Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Restraints; Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated of the standards and policies governing incarcerated Persons: The procedures and information pregnant people. related to pregnancy rights shall be included in the inmate orientation handbook and provided to all incarcerated persons. The contracted healthcare providers’ medical ☒ ☐ ☐ staff shall provide the incarcerated person with information related to their rights and the facility policies and procedures related to pregnancy care. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample Collection (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel The facility has been unpopulated during this including peace officers, may employ reasonable force inspection cycle. to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐ palm print impressions from individuals who are required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Collection 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Collection; Refusals 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample authorization of the facility watch commander or Collection; Refusals 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 320 – Cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Extractions audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the COPP Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the Collection; Refusals use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 30 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated Person Education The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an The facility offers the following programs: education program for incarcerated persons. • Thinking for Change • Drug and Alcohol • Anger Management • Computers • Serve Safe • Helping with Recovery • Relapse Prevention • AA/NA • Seeking Safety • Career Skills • Criminal Thinking ☒ ☐ ☐ SBSO utilizes Edovo tablets that have an essential educational platform where people may take courses at their own pace and at no cost; Parenting, Domestic Violence, GED preparation, Spiritual, Re-entry/Recovery, Jobs & Finance, Academic, Arts & Culture, and Health & Recovery. The tablet also has a free section of applications, E-books, Edovo Education, LexisNexis Law Library, and an FM radio. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. When such services are not made available by the COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Person Education: The Santa Barbara County shall develop and implement an education program with Sheriff’s Office may contract with or enter into available resources. ☒ ☐ ☐ a memorandum of understanding with individuals or entities to provide educational or vocational training to incarcerated persons. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated vocational, or both, education of housed people. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Education Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated established. Modified academic or vocational Person Education opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules and regulations. 1062 VISITING COPP Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures, which include the COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Visitation The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility Person Visitation schedules, space, and number of personnel will ☒ ☐ ☐ allow. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 31 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made Person Visitation: Visitation information is available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. included with the Incarcerated Person Orientation material provided in both English and Spanish languages at dress-in. Visiting hours and rules for visitation are ☒ ☐ ☐ posted in the lobby. The public can also view the visiting schedule on SBSO’s website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/visit-an-inmate/ (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two Person Visitation: Each incarcerated persons visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be allowed two personal visits, totaling a person each week. minimum of one (1) hour per week. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated operational or safety and security concern exists. All Person Discipline cancelled visits must be documented. The facility manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled Incarcerated persons may lose visitation visits and document such review. privileges. These acts of discipline shall be accompanied by written documentation and due process in the form of an Incarcerated Person disciplinary report (IDR). These reports are submitted to the Lead Supervisor for review. ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation If visits are canceled, it is the agency’s policy to document all canceled visits on the module or lead supervisor’s recap. According to each facilities’ command staff, no visits have been canceled during this inspection cycle. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated section shall include provision for visitation by minor Person Visitation; Personal Visitor Rules ☒ ☐ ☐ children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is not used at this facility. 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 Video visitation is not used at this facility. 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 32 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 with barrier. Visitation hours; Visiting hours are between 0800-1730 hours. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Visitation is conducted every day between 0800-1730 hours. Visiting hours and rules for visitation are posted in the lobby. The public can also view the visiting schedule on SBSO’s website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/visit-an-inmate/ Any restrictions on inmate visitation. COPP Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation Visitation is closed from 1000-1145 hours. Persons incarcerated may lose visitation privileges based on disciplinary sanctions. Any visitor who fails to follow facility rules or regulations or who is in violation of state or federal law, or who causes a disturbance may be removed from visitation or may have their visitation privileges revoked and banned for no more than six (6) months. Visiting hours and rules for visitation are posted in the lobby. The public can also view SBSO’s general rules for visiting incarcerated individuals on SBSO’s public website: https://www.sbsheriff.org/command-and- divisions/custody-operations/south-county- custody-operations-division/visit-an-inmate/ 1063 CORRESPONDENCE COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated Person Mail Guidelines; Incoming U.S. Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that: ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inspection cycle. incarcerated person may send or receive; (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated read when there is a valid security reason and the facility Person Mail Guidelines; Incoming U.S. Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee approves; 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 33 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any Person Mail Guidelines 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, COPP Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, Person Mail Guidelines Although the practice was being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds COPP Chapter 3, Section 381 – Indigent shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Incarcerated Persons – Essential Services: and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Incarcerated persons without funds may order correspondence with family members and friends but a welfare pack that contains soap, toothbrush, without limitation on the number of postage paid toothpaste, comb, razor (dependent on envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to housing), pencil, eight (8) sheets of writing the courts. paper, and four (4) stamped envelopes. One (1) Indigent Welfare Pack may be ordered free of charge each week by completing a commissary order form and selecting “indigent welfare pack”. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons without funds may request three (3) postage-free legal envelopes by submitting an Incarcerated Person Request (SH-219) form to Incarcerated Person Programs. Legal envelopes must be returned to Incarcerated Person Services for postage and mailing. Once all three (3) envelopes are mailed, additional envelopes may be requested. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES COPP Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be Periodicals determined by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this via paper documents or through electronic media and inspection cycle. include current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference material and recreational reading material. In Type IV facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided through access to the community. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for a minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of inspection cycle. Hence, there were no logs seven days to include: available to review for this section. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 34 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: Custody Operations shall provide incarcerated persons with an exercise and recreation program, in an area designed ☒ ☐ ☐ for recreation, which allows a minimum of twelve (12) hours of recreation and six (6) hours of recreation yard time over a period of seven (7) days. (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: Custody Operations shall provide incarcerated persons with an exercise and recreation program, in an area designed ☒ ☐ ☐ for recreation, which allows a minimum of twelve (12) hours of recreation and six (6) hours of recreation yard time over a period of seven (7) days. Policies shall include reasonable and necessary COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Recreation; Procedures 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, COPP Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library AND WRITINGS Services (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated develop written policies and procedures which will permit Person Mail Guidelines incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. The COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and ☒ ☐ ☐ facility administrator shall develop and implement a Periodicals written plan to make available a current newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language The facility has been unpopulated during this alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested inspection cycle. people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated legitimate penological interest; Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated mail containing information concerning where, how, Person Mail Guidelines or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any Periodicals 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated received by an incarcerated person; and Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 35 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, COPP Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may Periodicals have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one ☒ ☐ ☐ time. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE COPP Chapter 3, Section 383 – Telephone Calls: Staff will ensure that incarcerated The facility administrator shall develop written policies persons with disabilities, including those and procedures which allow access to a telephone or housed in specialty health care units, have communication device beyond those telephone calls access to telephones (and/or videophones, which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. when necessary as an accommodation) that Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by is equal to what is available to similarly others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be situated incarcerated persons without provided access to the appropriate telecommunication disabilities, consistent with individual health device which will facilitate communication. Such devices and security needs. The use of telephones may include but are not limited to videophones, and videophones for incarcerated persons teletypewriters, or third-party communications with disabilities is included in Custody Policy assistance. An individual’s access to telephone Section 209 – Americans with Disabilities Act. communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. The facility is well prepared ☒ ☐ ☐ for incarcerated persons who require assisted telephone use if the need arose. SBSO also has Via Path tablets that have an alternate means of communicating with friends and family. There is a messaging application that allows incarcerated individuals the ability to communicate via text messages. There is also a phone dialer application which allows incarcerated individuals to make calls to their friends and family. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL COPP Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have COPM Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated access to the court and to legal counsel. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Mail Guidelines Such access shall consist of: The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these COPPM Chapter 3, Section 369 Inmate Mail regulations, and, Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ COPPM Chapter 3, Section 381 Indigent Inmate – Essential Services (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. COPP Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access ☒ ☐ ☐ COPM Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated Person Mail Guidelines 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 36 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1069 ORIENTATION COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: implementation of a program for people newly admitted each incarcerated person is provided a copy to the facility designed to orient them at the time of in an accessible format within six hours of placement in a living area. processing and classification. The information ☒ ☐ ☐ is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated may be supplemented with video orientation. Person Orientation Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Each of SBSO’s facilities provides an orientation video for their incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ population which describes the contents of the orientation handbook to include the ADA- related policies, procedures, and information. The video is also accessible for incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and is shown in English and Spanish with closed captioning. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated information to each person, including those with Person Orientation disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English proficiency (LEP). Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided a copy in an accessible format within six hours of processing and classification. The information is in English and Spanish. SBSO also has a large print version available for those with visual impairments. The handbook is also available on tablets. ☒ ☐ ☐ Each of SBSO’s facilities provides an orientation video for their incarcerated population which describes the contents of the orientation handbook to include the ADA- related policies, procedures, and information. The video is also accessible for incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and is shown in English and Spanish with closed captioning. Such a program shall be published and include, but not COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated be limited to, the following: Person Orientation (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 37 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (3) grievance procedures; Custody Operations Orientation Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (4) programs and activities available and method of COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated application; Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (5) medical and mental health services; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (6) classification/housing assignments; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (8) voting, including registration; Custody Operations Orientation Handbook ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and COPP Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated sexual harassment; and, Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (10) availability of personal care items and Custody Operations Orientation Handbook opportunities for personal hygiene. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Person Orientation Video 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 38 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated Person Education The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures which facilitate The facility has been unpopulated during this cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies inspection cycle. for individual or family social service programs for ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the services and resources available in the community and may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service delivery. The range and source of such services shall be at the COPP Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Person Education (a) risk and needs assessments; (b) best practices in: SBSO uses the Santa Barbara South County (1) individual, group or family counseling; Crisis Services. (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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 379 – Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Custody Operations Orientation Handbook incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county The facility has been unpopulated during this registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, inspection cycle. state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES COPP Chapter 3, Section 372 – Religious Head Coverings The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures to provide COPP Chapter 3, Section 373 – Religion opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religious services, practices, and counseling on a ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook voluntary basis. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall Custody Operations Orientation Handbook develop written policies and procedures whereby all incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to The agency uses a Grievance Tracker, a tool submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions assists staff with ensuring grievances are ☒ ☐ ☐ of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; addressed in a timely manner. classification actions; disciplinary actions; program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; The facility has been unpopulated during this and food, clothing, and bedding. inspection cycle. Hence, there were no Such policies and procedures shall include: grievance reports or appeals to review for this section. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 39 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) a grievance form; COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook (2) instructions for registering and appealing a COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedures If needed, incarcerated persons may request assistance to explain the grievance process and/or to fill out a grievance form or appeal. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided with a sign language interpreter for any part of the grievance filing or appeal process. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook (3) a process for submission and handling of COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance anonymous grievances; Procedures During the documentation review, BSCC staff ☒ ☐ ☐ provided technical assistance to ensure this portion of the COPP corresponds accordingly with the regulation. Updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (5) appeal to the next level of review; COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures; Appeal Process (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance level of review which acts on the grievance; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (7) provision for a non-automated initial response COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Procedures a period of 15 calendar days; The agency’s policy states all grievances shall be responded to within fifteen (15) days and appeals within ten (10) days. SBSO also uses a Grievance Tracker to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure grievances are addressed in a timely manner. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Hence, there were no grievance reports or appeals to review for this section. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appeal, response, and related documents to the Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance regular review of grievances, responses, and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 40 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Grievance System Abuse: COPP Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedures control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐ grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary Custody Operations Orientation Handbook actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy inspection cycle. should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing Person Discipline units and the booking area or issued to each person ☒ ☐ ☐ upon booking. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Person Discipline provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide them with material in an Custody Operations Orientation Handbook understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures and actions. The agency policy states any persons who are unable to read or have disabilities, the Custody Operations Orientation Handbook is presented over the jail video system daily. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated PERSONS Person Discipline Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Custody Operations Orientation Handbook and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following The facility has been unpopulated during this elements: inspection cycle. Hence, there were no disciplinary documents to review for this section. (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive Person Discipline minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the staff member observing the act and ☒ ☐ ☐ submitted to the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Loss of good time/work time. COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: The Sheriff’s Office does not ☒ ☐ ☐ utilize restrictive housing for disciplinary purposes. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 41 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline A staff member with investigative and disciplinary COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline Such charges pending against an incarcerated person COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated shall be acted on with the following provisions and within Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours Person Discipline after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has The agency’s staff documents in the rule been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ violation report when a person incarcerated may be postponed or continued for a reasonable waives their right to have a disciplinary time through a written waiver by the incarcerated hearing no sooner than 24 hours. person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated hours after an incarcerated person has been Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and Person Discipline the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated written statement by the fact-finders about the Person Discipline evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept The agency provides a copy of the rule pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. violation to the person incarcerated. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline (c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated administrator from administratively separating any Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 42 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Extra work detail. (c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. (d) Removal from work details. (e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal Code Section 4019. (g) Disciplinary separation. 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: The Sheriff’s Office does not utilize The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly restrictive housing for disciplinary purposes. prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary actions shall not include corporal punishment, group COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological Person Discipline; Limitations of Disciplinary degradation. Action ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: The facility has been unpopulated during this (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option inspection cycle. of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Housing: Classification staff shall review the facility manager before the disciplinary separation classification and housing of an incarcerated status is continued. This review shall include a person housed in restrictive housing at least consultation with healthcare staff. Such reviews shall every thirty (30) days or sooner if continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until circumstances warrant. the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. The contracted healthcare provider shall have a policy that ensures that healthcare staff conduct restrictive housing (segregation) rounds at least three times per week to assess ☒ ☐ ☐ and document the health status of all persons in restrictive housing and shall make medical and mental health referrals as necessary. The policy shall also ensure that a qualified mental health professional conducts check- ins at least three times a week to document the mental health status of all persons in restrictive housing and shall make referrals as necessary. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 43 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have COPP Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title Housing 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☒ ☐ ☐ in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated medical staff determine that an individual has Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the Person Discipline; Limitation of Disciplinary right of punishment over any other incarcerated person Action or group of incarcerated people. Although the practice was being conducted Note: PC § 4019.5. according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Person Discipline personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated except in cases where the incarcerated person has Person Discipline 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated be suspended as a disciplinary measure. Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 44 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS COPP Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This COPP Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ violation reports and report of the disposition of each. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Hence, there were no disciplinary records to review for this section. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Communicable Diseases facility administrator and the county health officer, shall develop a written plan to address the identification, treatment, control and follow-up management of COPP Chapter 2, Section 246 – Inter-Facility tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The Transfer of Medical/Mental Health Records plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated evaluation, treatment responsibilities during Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; incarceration and coordination with public health officials Laundering of Contagious Clothing, Linen, for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall and Mattresses reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated The facility has been unpopulated during this people and staff. inspection cycle. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Communicable Diseases county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures in conformance with applicable state and federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – reported; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (2) The persons who shall receive the medical COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – persons and custody staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (4) Medical procedures required to identify the COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – ☒ ☐ ☐ Communicable Diseases (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – medical needs, and safety of the affected Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – that address the limits of confidentiality; and, Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the COPP Chapter 2, Section 244 – possible exposure of custody staff to a Communicable Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 45 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1211 SICK CALL COPP Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health COPP Chapter 3, Incarcerated Person authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, Orientation: To receive medical, dental, which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons mental health, or vision care you can submit a or provision made that any incarcerated person sick-call request form to be placed on the sick requesting medical/mental health attention be given call list. such attention. ☒ ☐ ☐ Wellpath Section E – Patient Care and Treatment The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Hence, there were no daily sick call lists to review for this section. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING COPP Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service: The kitchen serves the incarcerated In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and person population three (3) meals per day, those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall with one (1) of the meals classified as a hot be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one meal. of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 Meal delivery times shall be scheduled to hours pass between evening and morning meals. ensure that no more than 14 hours passes Additionally, supplemental food must be served to between meal deliveries, absent documented people on medical diets in less than the time period exigent circumstances. ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. The Food Services Managers shall coordinate with the Continuous Quality Assurance Unit and the contracted healthcare provider regarding incarcerated person’s requests for “religious” diets or medically designated diets. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the COPP Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ prescribed additional time. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Per the Food Services Manager, any missed may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall meals are replaced with the proper meal to be be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on served (i.e. regular, religious, or medical) as ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed soon as practical. meal. 1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but According to the agency’s policy and Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities inspecting the intake area of the Main Jail, shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons receive four pairs of (a) Clean socks and footwear; socks and two sandals. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. (b) Clean outergarments; and, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 46 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Clean undergarments; COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Incarcerated persons may request undergarments consistent with their gender ☒ ☐ ☐ identity (male incarcerated persons may request panties and bras, female incarcerated persons may request boxer shorts) if desired. (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene According to the agency’s policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ inspecting the intake area of the Main Jail, incarcerated persons receive four pairs of underwear (boxers or panties) consistent with their gender identity. The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated be substituted for the institutional undergarments and Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated free of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more compatible with their gender identity and gender expression. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated CLOTHING Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and procedures The facility has been unpopulated during this developed by the facility administrator to control inspection cycle. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for the issue of The facility has been unpopulated during this personal hygiene items. Each menstruating person shall inspection cycle. be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners, and ☒ ☐ ☐ tampons as requested with no maximum allowance. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (b) Dentifrice, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 47 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Soap, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (d) Comb, and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (e) Shaving implements. COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: not be required to share any personal care items listed in Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, items “a” through “d.” toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary ☒ ☐ ☐ napkins, and razors shall be initially provided within the first 12 hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Issuance of Razors shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected between individual uses by the method prescribed by the Although the practice was being conducted State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of technical assistance after the documentation Regulations. review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. 1266 SHOWERING COPP Chapter 2, Section 202 – Civil Commitments There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for COPP Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be Elimination Act (PREA) permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. COPP Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care COPP Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification COPP Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of Sobering/Observation Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ COPP Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Showers COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons are provided the opportunity to shower every day. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 48 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated prohibited from showering at least every other day Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is Showers prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be Although the practice was being conducted documented. according to this regulation, BSCC provided technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the ☒ ☐ ☐ policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. COPP Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons are provided the opportunity to shower every day. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; (a) Hair care services shall be available. Haircut Procedures Each housing unit would be provided with hair ☒ ☐ ☐ clippers that are issued by the module deputy. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Haircut Procedures 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 COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Haircut Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of Regulations. 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who The facility has been unpopulated during this is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. limited to: (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (c) one towel; and, COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 49 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Incarcerated persons detained over twenty- ☒ ☐ ☐ four (24) hours shall receive a hygiene kit, toilet tissue, and clean standard-issue clothing and bedding. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene incarcerated person. Although the practice was being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC provided ☒ ☐ ☐ technical assistance after the documentation review and COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and regulation. This updated information was immediately relayed to all SBSO personnel. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection MAINTENANCE and Operations Review The facility administrator shall develop written policies COPP Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the Housing cleanliness: Cleaning and sanitation facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule schedules and procedures are located in the of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and Sanitation Plan. correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found. ☒ ☐ ☐ SBSO Sanitation Plan: Everyone, staff and inmates alike, share the responsibility of addressing the sanitary conditions within our jails. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Although the facility was unpopulated, the facility appeared clean. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 50 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, SBSO Sanitation Plan, Section A-1 – Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Cleaning Responsibilities – Custody Staff; according to policies and procedures established by the Ensure that cells are cleaned and sanitary health authority. prior to placing a prisoner into a cell. To maintain sanitary conditions within the jails, daily cleaning schedules and routine maintenance procedures have been established, with periodic inspections, to ensure that sanitary conditions are maintained throughout the jail facilities. According to the Sanitation Plan, the medical area is listed on ☒ ☐ ☐ the Daily Cleaning Checklist, the Bi-Weekly Module Shower Power Washing schedule, and the weekly Housing Unit Inspection schedule. COPP Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and Operations Review; Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance SBSO utilizes an Environment of Care Monitor. DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in this facility? Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY this 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 51 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to INCARCERATED ADULTS this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. The facility administrator shall develop and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff ☐ ☐ ☒ and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall be established by the ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the ☐ ☐ ☒ Welfare and Institutions Code. 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 52 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable regulations. ☐ ☐ ☒ (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or manager and shall not extend beyond five days without ☐ ☐ ☒ subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 53 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) DETENTION OF MINORS YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to JAILS this facility. 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 Minors/Juveniles are not held or brought to this facility. (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal ☐ ☐ ☒ Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist ☐ ☐ ☒ restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☐ ☐ ☒ safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or ☐ ☐ ☒ termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PRO 23-24 Page 54 of 54 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 4/2023 (23-24).dot (rev. 07/23) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 5020 FACILITY: Santa Barbara County Medium Security Facility TYPE: II RC: 160 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/07/2023 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 A Dormitory 1963 1 90 40 40 90’ x 20’ x 11’ Barracks Note: 30 triple bunks (15 each side). Pre-trial has separate yard. B Dormitory 1963 1 75 40 40 90’ x 20’ x 11’ Barracks C Dormitory 1963 1 78 40 40 90’ x 20’ x 11’ Barracks Note: 25 triple bunks in B barracks and 26 triple bunks in C barracks (13 on each side). 153 total. One latrine area for A, B, and C Barracks. 17 8 19 2 14 D Dormitory 2001 1 45 40 40 61’ x 20’ x 11’ 4 6 6 Barracks Note: There is 1458 ft² of dayroom space (1458 ft² +1220 ft² = 2678 ft² total. 2678/65 = RC of 41) Note: 2012-2014 Inspection: D Barracks was previously populated by female incarcerated persons for Honor Farm (HF). To correct the RC of Female HF, the RC was reduced by one, from a previous rating of 41 to the correct ratio of 40. While the area would support 41 inmates, RC is limited by the number of toilets. 2016-2018 Inspection: Female HF dormitory is currently being used as classroom and not housing inmates. 2020-2022 Inspection: Female HF housing name was changed to D Barracks. 2023-2024 Inspection: Entire facility was unpopulated. * 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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: 5020 FACILITY NAME: Santa Barbara County Medium Security Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): Title 15 2013: 2017: 2019: ☐ ☐ ☐ Pre 1973 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/07/2023 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; ☐ ☐ ☒ 18 inches of bench per one person. 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PHY 23-24 Page 1 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 1231.2.3 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 This facility is not equipped with a sobering cell. If the need for a sobering cell placement A sobering cell shall: arises, the individual is transferred to the Main ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of Jail. 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. ☐ ☐ ☒ 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PHY 23-24 Page 2 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL This facility is not equipped with a safety cell. If the need for a safety cell placement arises, A safety cell shall: the individual is transferred to the Main Jail. 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 The facility only has dormitories. 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 The facility only has dormitories. Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PHY 23-24 Page 3 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PHY 23-24 Page 4 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 This is a Type II facility. 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 This is a Type II facility. 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 Incarcerated persons are taken to the Main Jail for health services. 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 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PHY 23-24 Page 5 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 Incarcerated persons in need of medical care housing are taken to the Main Jail. 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PHY 23-24 Page 6 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 Pre-1973 Title 24 standards. Barracks have video cameras installed. No audio monitoring In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and but does have a PA system to give notifications Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- to incarcerated persons. Deputies are assigned actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding to the dormitory housing on all shifts. 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PHY 23-24 Page 7 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PHY 23-24 Page 8 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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. 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PHY 23-24 Page 9 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 There are no cells of this type within this facility. 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PHY 23-24 Page 10 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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.) 5020 Santa Barbara Medium Security Facility PHY 23-24 Page 11 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (23-24).dot (rev.07/23)