Santa Barbara SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

December 18, 2025 Bill Brown, Sheriff-Coroner Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office 4436 Calle Real Santa Barbara, CA 93110 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTION S CODE SECTION 209 , SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE’S TYPE II DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Bill Brown: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected between Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and Thursday, September 18, 2025: 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 to the inspection(s) by the Board of State and Community Corrections (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. It is highly recommended you continue to have the Medium Security Facility inspected by your local authorities to ensure you are following the ordinances in the event you need to populate the facility. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For detailed information, refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation. Bill Brown Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 During the inspection, BSCC staff were made aware of a few housing cells in the Main Jail that were transformed into other purposes, such as office space, tele-psych, and other video accessible rooms in the Main Jail. These transformations have altered the rated capacity. The new rated capacity of the Main Jail is 689 (Previously 696). An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and Thursday, September 18, 2025; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * 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 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 Kenneth Callahan, Commander, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Ryan Sullivan, Commander, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Guillermo Ramirez, Lieutenant, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Dulce Brooks, Lieutenant, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 5000+ Santa Barbara SHRF II CI LTR 25-26 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 Lieutenant Guillermo Ramirez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 09/16/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 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. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL All references are from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) Custody A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Operations – Policy and Procedures (COPP) each local detention facility to ensure the implementation Manual unless otherwise stated. and operation of the programs and activities required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of these regulations. Personnel Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 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 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 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 a from their Human Resources Bureau’s 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 Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks, II. Policy The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held and housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks, II. between safety checks. 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 from January 2025 to the time of inspection and found the agency compliant with this portion of the regulation. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks: For cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as incarcerated persons in observation, outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 sobering or safety cells, safety checks shall of these regulations. 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 staff conducted a documentation review of safety check logs for housing units, holding cells, safety cell placements, and restraint device placements from January 2025 to the time of inspection. For more information regarding these topics, see sections 1055, 1056, and 1058. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks, II. intervals. Policy BSCC staff conducted a documentation review of samples of safety check logs for ☒ ☐ ☐ housing units, holding cells, safety cell placements, and restraint device placements from January 2025 to the time of inspection. The safety checks include variance to comply with this portion of the regulation. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. include: Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedures; Safety Check Deviation facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Documentation and Accountability Procedure of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, 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 a sample of these documents and found the agency in compliance with this portion of the regulation. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Evacuation Plan at 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 one Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Suppression/Natural Disaster and procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Evacuation 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. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident health authority, shall develop and implement policies and In-Custody Deaths and procedures consistent with the requirements of Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Defibrillators (AED): Once on scene, the to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without employee shall start rescue measures if the obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, patient is suffering from a possible cardiac ☒ ☐ ☐ when it is safe and appropriate to do so. arrest. This shall only be done if other EMS System personnel (i.e., health care provider staff, Fire Department personnel or ambulance personnel/paramedics), are not at the scene at the time of the employee's arrival. These policies shall cover the following key elements: Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐ Defibrillators (AED) (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at Defibrillators (AED): Staff will be trained a central location and available for review. annually in the location and utilization of the equipment. 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. Certification is contained within the SBSO’s Training Bureau and is available upon request. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive Defibrillators (AED): Sheriff's Office and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer employees shall serve as supplemental is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would ☒ ☐ ☐ resources to the Emergency Medical contraindicate its use. Services (EMS) System delivery of care in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest situation. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Chapter 2, Section 228 – Bloodborne equipment when administering CPR whenever possible Pathogens; Use of Personal Protective to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne Equipment: Employees shall use appropriate pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing tasks involving reasonably anticipated contact with blood or body fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Appropriate PPE for any task should be chosen based on the likelihood of exposure to blood or body fluids (including the possibility of spilling, splashing, spraying, or soaking). (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they and In-Custody Deaths; Response to shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has Significant Incidents and In-Custody Deaths: passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputy Responsibilities removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the Defibrillators (AED) nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐ until medical staff or alternative medical responders arrive and take over. (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External medical responders are present when a person is Defibrillators (AED): identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 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 Policy applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Manual (PM) comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all BSCC staff was provided with SBSO’s most employees. up-to-date COPP. The department last Notes: The policies and procedures required in reviewed their policies in August of 2025. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 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 Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Operations Review (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state SBSO PM Section 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, including Chapter 2, Section 336 – Control Room the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Responsibilities Penal Code Section 3407. Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks Chapter 3, Section 331 - Use of Video Recording Devices Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release Criteria received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts and Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Operations Review; Facility Security Review contraband control, and key control. Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Elimination Act (PREA) review, evaluate, and make a record of security Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts measures. The review and evaluation shall include Chapter 3, Section 325 – Key Control internal and external security measures of the facility Chapter 3, Section 328 – Searches including security measures specific to prevention of Chapter 3, Section 330 – Body Scanner sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Chapter 3, Section 332 – Metal Detector Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Release Programs; Key Control Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Release Programs; Counts Chapter 5, Section 501 – MSF Inmate Counts and Perimeter Checks Chapter 6, Section 609 – Holding/Transport ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided with 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 internal/external security measures on October 7, 2025. (7) Emergency procedures include: Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Suppression/Natural Disaster and ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; Evacuation Plan (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Chapter 2, Section 220 – Escapes hostages; Chapter 2, Section 223 – Hostage Taking ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 225 – Civil Disturbance (C) mass arrests; Chapter 1, Section 102 – Number of Personnel Chapter 2, Sections 225 Civil Disturbance ☒ ☐ ☐ SBSO PM Section 465.8 – First Amendment Assemblies; Arrests (D) natural disasters; Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and and, Operations Review ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/ Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital Transport ammunition, chemical agents, and related and Hospital Deputy Procedures security devices. Chapter 3, Sections 329 – Storage and Use of Less Lethal Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Sections 333 – Possession or Use of Electronic Devices While on Duty Chapter 6, Section 606 – Use of Transportation Shotgun and Patrol Rifle (8) Suicide Prevention. Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 302 – Incarcerated Person Movement Chapter 6, Section 607 – Holding/Transport ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification; Separation of Males/Females Chapter 7, Sections 305 – Cell and Bed Assignments (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape and sexual harassment. Elimination Act (PREA) Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided with 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. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Elimination Act (PREA) ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook (12) Release policy, including release planning for Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release Criteria incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 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: Custody Operations Orientation Handbook (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape family, community members, and other interested Elimination Act (PREA) third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual Custody Operations Orientation Handbook harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. SBSO has PREA information posted in their parking lot areas and there is information 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 Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells prevention program developed by the facility Wellpath C-04 – Health Training for administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health Correctional Officers ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention: personnel. 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. All custodial personnel are trained in suicide prevention prior to assignment in jail facilities. All custodial personnel receive annual training in suicide prevention which was verified during the documentation review. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care; intake and prior to housing assignment. Procedures; Intake Screening Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention; Procedures: The Registered Nurse (RN) will ask the inmate a series of questions that, based on the responses, are intended to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify an inmate that may be suicidal. The RN will note anything observed that could indicate suicidal tendencies, notify the receiving deputy if appropriate, and notify the jail’s mental health professionals. Receiving Screening Form 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention: situations, including placement in restrictive housing, 5. Transportation staff who become aware following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in that an incarcerated persons in-custody classification. 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. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention; arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, 1. Initial Screening: The contracted medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide healthcare provider’s intake assessment shall risk. include; e.) Transporting officer’s impressions about risk. 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 Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident attempted suicides as defined by the facility and In-Custody Deaths administrator, including the development of a corrective Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral Health administrative review. Units (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention: from court as determined by the mental health director. 5. Transportation staff who become aware that an incarcerated persons 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 Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Evacuation Plan administrator shall consult with the local fire department Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Rescue Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: The local inspecting fire agency reviews the facility's fire suppression policy during the biennial fire inspection process. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire fire department to be included as part of the policy and Suppression/Natural Disaster and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Evacuation Plan: The assigned deputy in Regulations Section 1029); ☒ ☐ ☐ each module will conduct fire and life safety inspections upon assuming post at the beginning of their shift. (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan: The facility commander shall ensure that fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, smoke detectors, emergency fire response equipment, exterior fire hydrants, facility exit routes/doors are inspected monthly and documented on the “monthly fire prevention inspection log.” Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke Rescue Equipment: Facility Commanders shall ensure that fire extinguishers and ☒ ☐ ☐ fire/smoke rescue equipment are inspected monthly. These inspections are in the 24-hour Module Recap Report. Any discrepancies noted are reported to the shift commander or their designee. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of Recap Reports and monthly fire prevention logs from January 2025 to the time of the inspection to determine compliance with this portion of the regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Suppression/Natural Disaster and inspections at least once every two years; Evacuation Plan Chapter 2, Sections 226 – Civilian Personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Plan The last Fire Inspection was completed on June 17, 2025. (d) an evacuation plan; and, Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Plan Fire Suppression Pre-Plan; Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire people in the case of fire. Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan Fire Suppression Pre-Plan; Evacuation Plan; Relocation of Inmates Following an Evacuation: ☒ ☐ ☐ An alternative housing location is listed in this section. Per policy, in the event of any closure or evacuation, the Facility Commander shall notify the BSCC within twenty-four hours. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts: Custody Operations shall conduct two (2) separate Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics counts: the formal or scheduled count, accounting system which reflects the monthly average conducted twice in each twenty-four (24) hour daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people period, and the unscheduled or informal by gender and juvenile status. count which can be conducted at any time. The agency uses ATIMS Jail Management ☒ ☐ ☐ System to track and account for their incarcerated population. The agency also provided their count sheet of the day of the inspection to verify each housing area was not beyond its rated capacities. 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 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, Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at 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 Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and Offense Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons 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 sample of several ☒ ☐ ☐ types of incident reports from January 2025 to the time of inspection. The reports contained the necessary information required of this portion of the regulation. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Offense Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan: A binder Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility containing the current Custody Operations shall develop written policies and procedures for the Policies and Procedures (redacted version) dissemination of information to the public, to other as well as a copy of Title 15, Minimum Jail government agencies, and to the news media. The public Standards, and California Code of and incarcerated persons shall have available for review Regulations shall be maintained in the the following material: Compliance Sergeant’s office and made available to the public for review upon their request. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided with 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 Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Plan Public Information Plan: A binder found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. 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 Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information people as specified in sections: Plan Public Information Plan (1) 1045, Public Information Plan Public Information Plan Binder ☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons are given a Custody Operations Orientation Handbook during the booking process that includes the rules and procedures. (2) 1061, Education Plan Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (3) 1062, Visiting Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (4) 1063, Correspondence Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (5) 1064, Library Service Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Writings Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (8) 1067, Access to Telephone Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (10) 1069, Orientation Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (12) 1071, Voting Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (13) 1072, Religious Observance Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Persons Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Chapter 2, Section 204 – Significant Incident Notifications (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Chapter 2, Section 205 – Significant Incident and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Alert Notification List reporting requirements of Government Code section Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of and In-Custody Deaths the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Chapter 2, 242 – Suicide Prevention within 10 days of an in-custody death. Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and Offense Reports 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident health administrator, shall develop written policy and and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews: The procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a review team shall include the facility written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of commander or their designee, the health the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall services administrator or their designee, include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Health Services Lieutenant or designee, ☒ ☐ ☐ designee, the health administrator, the responsible responsible physician, responsible physician and other health care, and supervision staff psychiatrist, mental health coordinator, who are relevant to the incident. County Counsel, and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident initial review report of every in-custody death to the and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☒ ☐ ☐ report that comports with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code. The initial review report shall contain the following Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident information: and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews (1) Demographic information (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history (2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a Minors are not held or brought into the facility. jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Classification Manual (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, Classification Assessment Form or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification and implement a classification system which will include Classification Manual the use of classification officers or a classification Classification Assessment Form committee in order to properly assign 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, Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification Manual whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Classification Assessment Form of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Chapter 2, Section 228 – Bloodborne Pathogens The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require Diseases medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care made of the person being booked as to whether the Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Diseases as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Classification Manual responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Classification Manual Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care safety of the person in crisis or others. Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Classification staff shall review the develop and implement policies and procedures for the classification and housing of an incarcerated administrative separation of incarcerated people. person housed in restrictive housing at least every thirty (30) days or sooner if circumstances warrant. Classification Manual: • 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). Policies and procedures must include: Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing; (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Restrictive Housing Privileges 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: an incarcerated person’s health. 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 Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing incarcerated people who have: (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: administrative separation to obtain the objective of The Classification Deputy shall complete the protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Restrictive Housing Placement Notice staff. 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 Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing; evaluation of the need to continue placement in Classification Review Process: Classification administrative separation. 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. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety/ Observation Cells The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☒ ☐ ☐ display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety/ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Observation Cells: An incarcerated person procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate shall be placed in a safety or observation cell authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐ only with the approval of the facility manager to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but or designee (Lead Supervisor), or not be limited to: responsible health care staff. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Use of Safety Cells 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or 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 2025 to the time of inspection and determined the facility to be compliant with this portion of the regulation. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Use of Safety Cells: A medical opinion on placement in the safety cell. The person shall be placement and retention should be obtained medically cleared for continued retention, referral to within one (1) hour after placement into a advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a safety cell. A medical assessment should be minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. completed within six (6) hours after placement. Continued medical assessments should occur every six (6) hours thereafter. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety cell placement logs from January 2025 to the time of inspection and determined the facility to be compliant with this portion of the regulation. Medical assessments are usually conducted prior to placement or during placement into safety cells. This is documented on the face sheets of the Suicide Observation Log Sheets. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells care staff shall obtain a mental health Use of Safety Cells: The deputy placing the opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on inmate into the safety cell shall notify medical placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon staff upon placement and notify mental health as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ as soon as possible. A mental health assessment shall be completed within twelve (12) hours of placement and upon request. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute 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 2025 to the time of inspection and determined the facility to be compliant with this portion of the regulation. Any deviations found by the reviewing supervisor are noted and discussed with the individual. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Procedures shall be established to assure Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells; administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. 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 Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Use of Safety Cells designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's This information is noted on the Safety Cell safety or to the security of the facility are documented. form. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 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. Compliance is based off of interviews with staff and current policies. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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, your agency is considered noncompliant with this regulation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of as they are able to continue the admission process or are Sobering/Observation Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 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 Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Sobering/Observation Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the 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. The agency has not used the sobering cell for persons who are intoxicated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based off of interviews with staff and current policies. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 2, Section 209 – Americans with responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Disabilities Act; Developmentally Disabled/ procedures for the identification and evaluation, Intellectually Disabled Incarcerated Persons appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care developmental disabilities. Chapter 2, Section 243 – Special Care Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral Health Units Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation Classification Manual The agency utilizes an ADA coordinator to address specific needs. The health authority or designee shall contact the Chapter 2, Section 243 – Special Care regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates: If the inmate is a Tri-County confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Regional Center patient, contact Tri-County purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of Regional Center in Oxnard at 1-805-485- such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 3177 or the Santa Barbara office at 1-805- ☒ ☐ ☐ 962-7881, and advise them when a developmentally disabled inmate is in our custody. This notification must occur within twenty-four (24) hours of the inmate's custody; 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement The agency has not used the restraint chair written policies and procedures for the use of restraint during this inspection cycle. Compliance is devices. Restraint devices include any devices which based off of interviews with staff and current immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ policies. 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. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The policy shall address the following areas: 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 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; Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (5) exercising of extremities. Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health ☒ ☐ ☐ Assessment(s) and Medical Retention (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety following requirements: Restraint Chair (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☒ ☐ ☐ or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety incarcerated people who display behavior which Restraint Chair results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☒ ☐ ☐ intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Restraint Chair techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☒ ☐ ☐ ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 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 the restraint chair during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based off of interviews with staff and current policies. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 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. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Restraint shall be secured within one hour from the time of Chair; Medical/Mental Health Assessment(s) placement. 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 Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Restraint four hours of placement. 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 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. The agency has not used the restraint chair during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based off of interviews with staff and current policies. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use 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 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 The agency has not used the restraint chair documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ during this inspection cycle. Compliance is placement; person authorizing placement; names of based off of interviews with staff and current staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; policies. and the duration of placement. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital Transport The facility administrator, in cooperation with the and Hospital Deputy Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Restraint Chair: Under no circumstances people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the shall pregnant females be placed into the policy shall include reference to the following: restraint chair. A claim of pregnancy shall suffice for purposes of this policy. 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. Chapter 6, Section 608 – Out of County Transports 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 Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints: in recovery after delivery or termination of the An incarcerated person known to be pregnant pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or in recovery after delivery shall not be or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. 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 Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints; delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated Persons of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints; who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints; pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated Persons: of the standards and policies governing incarcerated The procedures and information related to pregnant people. 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 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 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 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 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 Chapter 3, Section 320 – Cell Extractions extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. Collection; Refusals The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 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 following is a list of a few programs the education program for incarcerated persons. facility offers: • STP (Sheriff’s Treatment Program) Tattoo Removal o Prison Yoga o General Education by Allan o Hancock College Santa Barbara Therapy o Dogs • THRIVE (Therapeutic Reentry Interventions Toward Vital Empowerment) • AA/NA • Planned Parenthood Workshops ☒ ☐ ☐ • Criminals & Gang Members Anonymous • Sheriff’s Treatment Programs • Personal & Family Strengthening • Solar Training Program • Transitions-Mental Health Association SBSO utilizes ViaPath tablets that allow for free educational tools: Calculator, Merriam- Webster Dictionary, and Notices. The tablet also has a free section of applications: A ViaPath Entertainment, Books, Education, Facility Apps, Games, Grievances & Requests, Music, and Religion. When such services are not made available by the Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Person Education: The Santa Barbara shall develop and implement an education program with County Sheriff’s Office may contract with or available resources. enter into 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 Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated vocational, or both, education of housed people. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Education Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 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 Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated The facility administrator shall develop and implement Person Visitation written policies and procedures, which include the following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 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 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 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation If visits are cancelled, it is the agency’s policy to document all cancelled visits on the module or lead supervisor’s recap. According to each facility’s command staff, no visits have been cancelled during this inspection cycle. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 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. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) Video visitation is not used at this facility. 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. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only Video visitation is not used at this facility. 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 0700-1945 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. Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation Visitation is closed from 1000-1145 hours. Incarcerated persons may lose visitation privileges based on disciplinary sanctions. Any visitor who fails to follow facility rules or regulations, 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 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 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; 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 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, Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Mail Guidelines (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 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 correspondence with family members and friends but order a welfare pack that contains a soap, without limitation on the number of postage paid toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, razor envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to (dependent on housing), pencil, eight (8) the courts. sheets of writing 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 Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library Services Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and The facility administrator shall develop written policies Periodicals and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff by the facility administrator. The library service shall interviewed incarcerated persons about include access to the following resources via paper ☒ ☐ ☐ library services. Those interviewed stated documents or through electronic media and include books are delivered weekly to modules for current information on community services and their use and tablets are readily available. resources, and religious, educational, legal reference BSCC staff also saw the supply of books used material and recreational reading material. for incarcerated persons is sufficiently stocked. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 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 of During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of interviewed random incarcerated persons seven days to include: regarding recreation yard and out of cell time. 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. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and 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. 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 Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Recreation; Procedures 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library Services WRITINGS Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated Person Mail Guidelines (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and develop written policies and procedures which will permit Periodicals incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed incarcerated persons about facility administrator shall develop and implement a library services. Those interviewed stated written plan to make available a current newspaper or books are delivered weekly to modules for other like source, including a non-English language their use and tablets are always readily alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested available. people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated legitimate penological interest; Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated mail containing information concerning where, how, Person Mail Guidelines or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, Periodicals riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a character tending to incite crimes against ☒ ☐ ☐ children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated received by an incarcerated person; and Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 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. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Chapter 3, Section 383 – Telephone Calls: Staff will ensure that incarcerated persons The facility administrator shall develop written policies with disabilities, including those housed in and procedures which allow access to a telephone or specialty health care units, have access to communication device beyond those telephone calls telephones (and/or videophones, when which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. necessary as an accommodation) that is Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by equal to what is available to similarly situated others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be incarcerated persons without disabilities, provided access to the appropriate telecommunication consistent with individual health and security device which will facilitate communication. Such devices needs. The use of telephones and may include but are not limited to videophones, videophones for incarcerated persons with teletypewriters, or third-party communications 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 ViaPath 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 Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated The facility administrator shall develop written policies Person Mail Guidelines and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐ access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Chapter 3, Section 369 Inmate Mail regulations, and, Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 381 Indigent Inmate – Essential Services (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Mail Guidelines 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1069 ORIENTATION Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: shall develop written policies and procedures for the Custody Operations shall provide every implementation of a program for people newly admitted incarcerated person housed in the jail to the facility designed to orient them at the time of facilities with a copy of the Incarcerated placement in a living area. person Orientation Handbook in an accessible format within six (6) hours of processing and classification. The information is available and provided in both ☒ ☐ ☐ English or Spanish languages and shall be provided in large print (at least 18-point font) in English and Spanish for incarcerated persons with visual impairments. The Handbook is also available on the tablets for incarcerated persons to view. The material will be supplied to the incarcerated person, when dressed in jail clothing, and is provided for their information and guidance during their incarceration. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and 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 Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated information to each person, including those with Person Orientation disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: proficiency (LEP). Custody Operations shall provide every incarcerated person housed in the jail facilities with a copy of the Incarcerated person Orientation Handbook in an accessible format within six (6) hours of processing and classification. The information is available and provided in both ☒ ☐ ☐ English or Spanish languages and shall be provided in large print (at least 18-point font) in English and Spanish for incarcerated persons with visual impairments. The Handbook is also available on the tablets for incarcerated persons to view. The material will be supplied to the incarcerated person, when dressed in jail clothing, and is provided for their information and guidance during their incarceration. Such a program shall be published and include, but not Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated be limited to, the following: Person Orientation (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook rules; Incarcerated Person Orientation Video 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (3) grievance procedures; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (4) programs and activities available and method of Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated application; Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (5) medical and mental health services; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (6) classification/housing assignments; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; Although the practice is being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in ☒ ☐ ☐ the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (8) voting, including registration; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 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 Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated opportunities for personal hygiene. Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 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 following is a list of a few programs the cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies facility offers: for individual or family social service programs for • STP (Sheriff’s Treatment Program) incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the Tattoo Removal o services and resources available in the community and Prison Yoga o may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service General Education by Allan o delivery. Hancock College Santa Barbara Therapy o Dogs • THRIVE (Therapeutic Reentry Interventions Toward Vital Empowerment) • AA/NA • Planned Parenthood Workshops ☒ ☐ ☐ • Criminals & Gang Members Anonymous • Sheriff’s Treatment Programs • Personal & Family Strengthening • Solar Training Program • Transitions-Mental Health Association SBSO utilizes ViaPath tablets that allow for free educational tools: Calculator, Merriam- Webster Dictionary, and Notices The tablet also has a free section of applications: A ViaPath Entertainment, Books, Education, Facility Apps, Games, Grievances & Requests, Music, and Religion. The range and source of such services shall be at the 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 Chapter 3, Section 379 – Voting Custody Operations Orientation Handbook The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES Chapter 2, Section 203 – In-Custody Marriages The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Chapter 3, Section 328 – Searches; Religious shall develop written policies and procedures to provide Headwear opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 372 – Religious Head religious services, practices, and counseling on a Coverings voluntary basis. Chapter 3, Section 373 – Religion Custody Operations Orientation Handbook 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall develop written policies and procedures whereby all BSCC staff reviewed a sample of grievances incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to and appeals from January 2025 to the time of submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions the inspection to determine compliance. of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; BSCC staff also reviewed SBSO’s Grievance classification actions; disciplinary actions; program Tracker. This tool assists staff with ensuring participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ grievances are addressed in a timely manner. 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 were informed they are given grievance forms when incarcerated persons ask for them and the responses are processed in a timely manner. (1) a grievance form; 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 Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedures: Incarcerated persons who request assistance with completing a grievance, or who appear unable to understand the grievance system or who otherwise appear to lack the ability to complete a grievance based on a disability, illiteracy or a language barrier shall be provided assistance with completing a ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance or appeal and shall be provided with effective communication accommodations as outlined in Custody Policy 209 – American’s with Disabilities Act. Incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided with a sign- language interpreter as part of the grievance/appeal process. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) a process for submission and handling of Although the practice is being conducted anonymous grievances; according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in ☒ ☐ ☐ the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (5) appeal to the next level of review; Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures; Appeal Process (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance level of review which acts on the grievance; Procedures; Appeal Process: 3. This policy ☒ ☐ ☐ requires written responses including reasons for denial at each level of review. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Procedures: All attempts should be made to a period of 15 calendar days; reply to grievances and appeal within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt. SBSO also uses a Grievance Tracker to ensure grievances are addressed in a timely manner. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sample of grievances and appeals from January 2025 to the time of the inspection to determine compliance. BSCC staff also reviewed SBSO’s Grievance Tracker. This tool assists staff with ensuring grievances are addressed in a timely manner. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appeal, response, and related documents to the Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance regular review of grievances, responses, and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedures; Grievance System Abuse control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐ grievances. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility Custody Operations Orientation Handbook administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Person Discipline: For inmates who are provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them unable to read and for persons with verbally or provide them with material in an disabilities, Jail Orientation Handbook are ☒ ☐ ☐ understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary presented over the jail video system on a procedures and actions. daily basis. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated PERSONS Person Discipline Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. BSCC staff reviewed a sample of disciplinary The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following documents from January 2025 to the time of elements: the inspection cycle. BSCC staff determined ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- the agency compliant with these portions of conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may the regulation. 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 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. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. 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. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 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 Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such charges pending against an incarcerated person 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency provides a copy to the of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. incarcerated person. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 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 been The agency’s staff documents in the rule informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ violation report when a person incarcerated be postponed or continued for a reasonable time waives their right to have a disciplinary through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, hearing no sooner than 24 hours. or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to 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 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 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 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 to the pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. incarcerated person. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline; Forms of 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. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: The Sheriff’s Office does not utilize restrictive The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly housing for disciplinary purposes. prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Person Discipline; Limitations of Disciplinary punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological Action degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the 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 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. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☒ ☐ ☐ in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated medical staff determine that an individual has serious Person Discipline mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person Although the practice is being conducted or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of according to this regulation, BSCC staff punishment over any other incarcerated person or group provided technical assistance after the of incarcerated people. documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with Note: PC § 4019.5. procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in ☒ ☐ ☐ the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline; Limitation of Disciplinary Action (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, 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 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. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld 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 be Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated suspended as a disciplinary measure. Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept Person Discipline of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☒ ☐ ☐ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable Diseases (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Chapter 2, Section 246 – Inter-Facility facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Transfer of Medical/Mental Health Records develop a written plan to address the identification, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated treatment, control and follow-up management of Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan Laundering of Contagious Clothing, Linen, shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ and Mattresses identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Diseases county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable persons and custody staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (4) Medical procedures required to identify the Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable medical needs, and safety of the affected Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable possible exposure of custody staff to a Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care Chapter 3, Incarcerated Person Orientation: The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health To receive medical, dental, mental health, or authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, vision care you can submit a sick-call request which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons form to be placed on the sick call list. or provision made that any incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed redacted samples of attention. daily sick call lists from January 2025 to the time of the inspection 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 Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service: The kitchen serves the incarcerated person In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and population three (3) meals per day, with one those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall (1) of the meals classified as a hot meal. be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food Meal delivery times shall be scheduled to must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 ensure that no more than 14 hours passes hours pass between evening and morning meals. between meal deliveries, absent documented Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances. on medical diets in less than the time period 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 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. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service: The may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall Food Services Manager is responsible for be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on supervising the staff cooks and ensuring that medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed those cooks are supervising the preparation meal. of the food, following relevant policies and procedures and preparing meals in accordance with nutritional and legal ☒ ☐ ☐ guidelines. Per the Food Services Manager, any missed meals are replaced with the proper meal to be served (i.e. regular, religious, or medical) as soon as practical. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Exchange: 1.d. Four pairs of socks ☒ ☐ ☐ Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Clean socks and footwear; (b) Clean outergarments; and, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; ☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and Exchange (c) Clean undergarments; Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and Exchange: 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 Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; ☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and Exchange (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and ☒ ☐ ☐ Exchange: 1.c. Four pairs of underwear (boxers or panties) consistent with their gender identity The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may 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. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. Exchange: 2. Issued clothing will be Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered, compatible with their gender identity and gender and kept in good repair. expression. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff visited the laundry area which prepares clothing for both the Main Jail and MSF. All clothing, linens, and mattresses that were prepared for circulation were clean and free from tears or holes. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL Chapter 3, Section 385 – Laundry; Vermin CLOTHING Control 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 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 Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: maximum allowance. Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, and razors shall be initially provided within the first 12 hours of housing assignment. Any person confined within a Sheriff’s Office facility shall, upon request, be allowed to continue to use materials necessary for ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene with regard to their menstrual cycle and reproductive system, including, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons, at no cost to the incarcerated person. During the onsite inspection, sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons were readily available for menstruating persons, i.e. intake, medical, and female housing. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated supply themself with the following personal care items, Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, (b) Dentifrice, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (c) Soap, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Comb, and Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (e) Shaving implements. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Although the practice is being conducted hours of housing assignment. according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and ☒ ☐ ☐ relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, and razors shall be initially provided. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any Although the practice is being conducted personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and ☒ ☐ ☐ relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, and razors shall be initially provided. Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Although the practice is being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and ☒ ☐ ☐ relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; III. Procedures: 4. Disposable razors are available through the commissary for incarcerated persons who wish to order them. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Issuance of Razors between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; III. Regulations. Procedures; Haircut Procedures: 1. Housing units will be issued electric hair clippers by the module deputy. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1266 SHOWERING Chapter 2, Section 202 – Civil Commitments Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape There shall be written policies and procedures developed Elimination Act (PREA) by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of Sobering/Observation Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Showers Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons are provided the opportunity to shower every day. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons other day or more often if possible. ☒ ☐ ☐ are provided the opportunity to shower every day. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Although the practice is being conducted prohibited from showering at least every other day according to this regulation, BSCC staff following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is provided technical assistance after the prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or documentation review and the COPP was designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be updated to ensure the policy coincided with documented. procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Showers Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons are provided the opportunity to shower every day. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 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 with hair-cutting equipment. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 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. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 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 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; Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (c) one towel; and, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and 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 Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons are initially provided with two blankets and a mattress. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and MAINTENANCE Operations Review Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated person The facility administrator shall develop written policies Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Housing and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable cleanliness: Cleaning and sanitation level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the schedules and procedures are located in the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule Sanitation Plan of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and SBSO Sanitation Plan: Everyone, staff and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates alike, share the responsibility of which may be found. addressing the sanitary conditions within our jails. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook During the onsite inspection, the facility was clean. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Operations Review; Sanitation, Safety, and according to policies and procedures established by the Maintenance health authority. Sanitation Plan, Section A-1 – Cleaning Responsibilities – Custody Staff; Ensure that cells are cleaned and sanitary 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. SBSO utilizes an Environment of Care Monitor. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; ☐ ☒ ☐ however, if minors are held in the building, they may be subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Minors are not held or brought into the IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY 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 are not held or brought into the INCARCERATED ADULTS 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. 1102 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held or brought into the 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. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Minors are not held or brought into the 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 are not held or brought into the 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 are not held or brought into the 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 are not held or brought into the 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION 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 are not held or brought into the JAILS 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 are not held or brought into the 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 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 Title 15 Title 15 Title 24 Title 15 1982 & 6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS Pre 1973 1988 1998 1986 (Check All That Apply): 2001: ☐ 2005: ☒ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐ 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 09/16/2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING There are weapons lockers in the exterior portions of the jail, i.e. administration area and Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have vehicle sally port. ☒ 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 Front Central and Female Receiving pending their booking, complying with Section Holding Cells: 1963 standards ☒ 1231.2.2. ☐ ☐ IRC Holding Cells: 1988 standards 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 There are showers in the dress-in and dress- ☒ the facility. ☐ ☐ out areas. 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; ☐ ☐ 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 1 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 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. 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 2 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 This is a Type II facility. Section 1231.3. ☒ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☐ ☐ and seat. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 3 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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. If the beds are occupied, the facility 1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of would be out of compliance. floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed East and West Modules, and South Tank unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for (South Module): rated under 1963 standards. triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height ☒ ☐ ☐ Beds added to cells in modules. 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 4 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 5 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 Incarcerated persons eat their meals in the housing area. 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 6 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 Incarcerated persons may eat their meals in rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 the dayroom of the housing areas. ☒ 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 7 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 There are no urinal troughs in this facility. 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 8 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 There are no wash basin troughs in this ☒ substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ facility. 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 9 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 10 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 There are weapons lockers in the exterior portions of the jail, i.e. administration area and ☒ A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☐ ☐ vehicle sally port. 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 Technical assistance was provided to the facility during the past inspections and the Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13- facility has been gradually making 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒ adjustments to improve overall safety. ☐ ☐ requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 11 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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: 689 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 09/16/2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicable EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Cell Type # Cells Standards # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S INMATE RECEPTION CENTER Note: Five booking booths are not rated as holding cells. 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. 18/20: Both H1 and H2 designation changed to Observation cells. SC-3 & SC-4 Safety 1988 2 - (1) (2) 9’9” x 6’1” x 8’ 1 H-5 Holding 1988 1 - (7) (7) 8’ x 11’4” 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 10’10” x 7’4” x 10’ 1 1 1 121-128 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 10’10” x 7’4” 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. SECTION 200 211-218 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 10’10” x 7’4” x 10’ 1 1 1 221-228 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 10’10” x 7’4” 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. * 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 6 A360 LASE Adult.dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicable EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Cell Type # Cells Standards # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S SECTION 300 311-318 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 10’10” x 7’4” x 10’ 1 1 1 321-328 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 10’10” x 7’4” 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 10’10” x 7’4” x 10’ 1 1 1 421-428 Double 1988 8 2 2 16 10’10” x 7’4” 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. Female housing during 2025 inspection. 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) 10’1” x 6’7” x 9’10” 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” x9’11” 1 1 1 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. 2023: C7 and C8 were previously single cell housing (6’5” x 9’ x 8’) for 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 Dorm Dormitory 1986 1 17 17 17 36’9” x 40’8” x 8’7” 3 3 3 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. 5000 Santa Barbara SHRF Main Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 2 of 6 A360 LASE Adult.dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicable EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Cell Type # Cells Standards # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Note: Tables and seating for 24. Dormitory and dayroom are calculated as one. Previous MMU. Six chairs and three 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. Recreation yard measures approximately 41’ x 78’1” x 13’6”. 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. Note: Cell S21 (6’6” x 8’ x 8’) has not been populated since 2021 and has been converted to a telehealth room. 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. 19’8 x 32’8” x 9’11” East 24 Dormitory 1963 1 42 40 40 4 4 1 20’ x 35’9 x 9’11” Note: Rated capacity based on entire area. East 24 previously 24 & 25-now one dorm with 20 beds on one side and 22 on the other side. Two 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 10’ 1 1 1 2 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. East 8 Multiple 1963 3 9 8 24 10’3” x 14’1” x 10’ 1 1 1 2 Note: Shared dayroom contains two showers and seating for 24. * 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 3 of 6 A360 LASE Adult.dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicable EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Cell Type # Cells Standards # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION (NERH) 25-31, 33, Single 1998 12 1 1 12 7’4” x 10’2” x 10’ 1 1 34-37 Irregular ≈ 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 1A Multiple 1963 1 4 4 4 9’10” x 9’ x 9’11” 1 1 1 West 1B Multiple 1963 1 4 4 4 9’10” x 9’ x 9’11” 1 1 1 Irregular ≈ West 1C Multiple 1963 1 4 4 4 1 1 1 12’3 x 9’ x 9’11” Note: One shower for entire unit. 14 seats. The dayroom is approximately 19’9” x 9’1” x 9’11”. West 4A Multiple 1963 1 9 8 8 12’6” x 14’1”x 9’11” 1 1 1 West 4B Multiple 1963 1 9 8 8 12’7” x 14’ x 9’11” 1 1 1 Note: One shower for entire unit. Seating for 16. Dayroom is approximately 12’6” x 22’9” x 9’11”. West 6A Multiple 1963 1 9 8 8 12’6” x 14’1” x 9’11” 1 1 1 West 6B Multiple 1963 1 9 8 8 12’7” x 14’ x 9’11” 1 1 1 Note: West 6 used to be W 6 and W 7. One shower for entire unit. Dayroom is approximately 12’6” x 22’9” x 9’11”. West 8A Multiple 1963 1 9 8 8 12’6” x 14’1” x 9’11” 1 1 1 West 8B Multiple 1963 1 9 8 8 12’7” x 14’ x 9’11” 1 1 1 Note: One shower for entire unit. Seating for 16. Dayroom is approximately 12’6” x 22’9” x 9’11”. 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 14’1” x 8’4” x 10’ 1 1 1 2 Note: Two showers for entire unit. Seating for 24. West 16A Multiple 1963 1 9 8 8 12’6” x 14’1” x 9’11” 1 1 1 West 16B Multiple 1963 1 9 8 8 12’7” x 14’ x 9’11” 1 1 1 Note: One shower for entire unit. Dayroom is approximately 12’6” x 22’9” x 9’11”. RESTRICTIVE HOUSING – WEST W 18-23 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 4 of 6 A360 LASE Adult.dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicable EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Cell Type # Cells Standards # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S W-24-29 Single 1963 6 1 1 6 5.8 x 10.3 x 10.0 1 1 1 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 10’9” x 7’4” x 9’7” 1 1 1 B Pod 5-8 Multiple 1982 4 3 2 8 7.3 x 14.7 x 9.5 1 1 1 2-4 1982/1986 3 2 2 6 10’9” x 7’4” x 9’7” 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 10’9” x 7’4” x 9’7” 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 10’9” x 7’4” x 9’7” 1 1 1 Note: Cell 1 in B Pod was converted into an office for JBCT. 20 Beds in each Pod (Except for B Pod). 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 2-9 (Lower Double 1982/1986 8 2 2 16 7’4” x 14’6” x 9’5” 1 1 1 Area) 11-20 (Upper Double 1982/1986 10 2 2 20 7’4” x 14’6” x 9’5” 1 1 1 Area) Note: Cells 1 and 10 were converted into video booths. The facility is contemplating on removing the top bed from cells 2-9 and making them into single-cell housing. Combination fixtures. Four showers for 20 cells-one on each side. 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. 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. 21-24 (Upper Single 1998 4 1 1 4 8’ x 13’1” x 9’9” 1 1 1 Area) Note: There are two showers in the dayroom area. NW 21-24 (upper) house IW. IW are escorted to a nearby recreation yard for compliance. * 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 5 of 6 A360 LASE Adult.dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicable EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Cell Type # Cells Standards # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S 18/20: Cell 25 was converted to additional dayroom space (15’4” x 15’4” x 9’3”). The combination fixture is still in there. There is also 1 table with 4 seats and additional lawn chairs. BASEMENT UNIT BD 1-2 Dormitory 1982 1 70 70 70 See notes 5 6 2 5 Note: The 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 approximately 3,487 ft². The dorm contains 2,025 ft2 living area plus an addition 260 ft2in an adjacent dayroom (2,285 ft2 total/70 ft2 per inmate = RC of 32) 18/20: Dorm BD 3 has been closed and is being repurposed for staff and facility use. * 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 SHRF Main Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 6 of 6 A360 LASE Adult.dot (rev.12/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5005 FACILITY NAME: Santa Barbara County Northern Jail FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Kenneth Callahan and Lieutenant Dulce Brooks FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 09/18/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 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. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL All references are from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) Custody A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Operations – Policy and Procedures (COPP) each local detention facility to ensure the implementation Manual unless otherwise stated. and operation of the programs and activities required by ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of these regulations. Personnel Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 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 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 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 personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Northern Branch Jail. Each team has at least shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the two females assigned. SBSO also provided a personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a document from their Human Resources staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☒ ☐ ☐ Bureau’s Operation Support Division that time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a notated their separations, new hires, and review and recommendations shall be reported to the vacancies. local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks, II. Policy The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- being of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held and housed in the facility. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks, II. between safety checks. 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 from January 2025 to the time of inspection and found the agency compliant with this portion of the regulation. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks: For cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as incarcerated persons in observation, outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 sobering or safety cells, safety checks shall of these regulations. 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 staff conducted a documentation review of safety check logs for housing units, holding cells, safety cell placements, and restraint device placements from January 2025 to the time of inspection. For more information regarding these topics, see sections 1055, 1056, and 1058. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks, II. intervals. Policy BSCC staff conducted a documentation review of samples of safety check logs for ☒ ☐ ☐ housing units, holding cells, safety cell placements, and restraint device placements from January 2025 to the time of inspection. The safety checks include variance to comply with this portion of the regulation (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. include: Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedures; Safety Check Deviation facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns Documentation and Accountability Procedure of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, 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 a sample of these documents and found the agency in compliance with this portion of the regulation. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Evacuation Plan at 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 Northern Branch 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 one Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Suppression/Natural Disaster and procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Evacuation 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 Northern Branch Jail and Court Holding facilities. The Corrections Officer Core Course trains all deputies for general fire and life safety. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident health authority, shall develop and implement policies and In-Custody Deaths and procedures consistent with the requirements of Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Defibrillators (AED): Once on scene, the to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without employee shall start rescue measures if the obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, patient is suffering from a possible cardiac ☒ ☐ ☐ when it is safe and appropriate to do so. arrest. This shall only be done if other EMS System personnel (i.e., health care provider staff, Fire Department personnel or ambulance personnel/paramedics), are not at the scene at the time of the employee's arrival. These policies shall cover the following key elements: Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐ Defibrillators (AED) (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at Defibrillators (AED): Staff will be trained a central location and available for review. annually in the location and utilization of the equipment. 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 Northern Branch Jail and Court Holding facilities. The Corrections Officer Core Course trains all deputies for general fire and life safety. Certification is contained within the SBSO’s Training Bureau and is available upon request. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive Defibrillators (AED): Sheriff's Office and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer employees shall serve as supplemental is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would ☒ ☐ ☐ resources to the Emergency Medical contraindicate its use. Services (EMS) System delivery of care in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest situation. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Chapter 2, Section 228 – Bloodborne equipment when administering CPR whenever possible Pathogens; Use of Personal Protective to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne Equipment: Employees shall use appropriate pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing tasks involving reasonably anticipated contact with blood or body fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Appropriate PPE for any task should be chosen based on the likelihood of exposure to blood or body fluids (including the possibility of spilling, splashing, spraying, or soaking). (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they and In-Custody Deaths; Response to shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has Significant Incidents and In-Custody Deaths: passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputy Responsibilities removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the Defibrillators (AED) nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐ until medical staff or alternative medical responders arrive and take over. (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External medical responders are present when a person is Defibrillators (AED): identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 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 Policy applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Manual (PM) comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all BSCC staff was provided with SBSO’s most employees. up-to-date COPP. The department last Notes: The policies and procedures required in reviewed their policies in August of 2025. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 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 Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Operations Review (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state SBSO PM Section 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, including Chapter 2, Section 336 – Control Room the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Responsibilities Penal Code Section 3407. Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks Chapter 3, Section 331 - Use of Video Recording Devices Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release Criteria received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts and Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Operations Review; Facility Security Review contraband control, and key control. Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Elimination Act (PREA) review, evaluate, and make a record of security Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts measures. The review and evaluation shall include Chapter 3, Section 325 – Key Control internal and external security measures of the facility Chapter 3, Section 328 – Searches including security measures specific to prevention of Chapter 3, Section 330 – Body Scanner sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Chapter 3, Section 332 – Metal Detector Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Release Programs; Key Control Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Release Programs; Counts Chapter 5, Section 501 – MSF Inmate Counts and Perimeter Checks Chapter 6, Section 609 – Holding/Transport ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided with 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 internal/external security measures on October 7, 2025. (7) Emergency procedures include: Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Suppression/Natural Disaster and ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; Evacuation Plan (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Chapter 2, Section 220 – Escapes hostages; Chapter 2, Section 223 – Hostage Taking ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 225 – Civil Disturbance (C) mass arrests; Chapter 1, Section 102 – Number of Personnel Chapter 2, Sections 225 Civil Disturbance ☒ ☐ ☐ SBSO PM Section 465.8 – First Amendment Assemblies; Arrests (D) natural disasters; Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and and, Operations Review ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/ Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital Transport ammunition, chemical agents, and related and Hospital Deputy Procedures security devices. Chapter 3, Sections 329 – Storage and Use of Less Lethal Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Sections 333 – Possession or Use of Electronic Devices While on Duty Chapter 6, Section 606 – Use of Transportation Shotgun and Patrol Rifle (8) Suicide Prevention. Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 302 – Incarcerated Person Movement Chapter 6, Section 607 – Holding/Transport ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification; Separation of Males/Females Chapter 7, Sections 305 – Cell and Bed Assignments (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape and sexual harassment. Elimination Act (PREA) Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided with 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. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Elimination Act (PREA) ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook (12) Release policy, including release planning for Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release Criteria incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 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: Custody Operations Orientation Handbook (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape family, community members, and other interested Elimination Act (PREA) third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual Custody Operations Orientation Handbook harassment. The method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the facility. SBSO has PREA information posted in their parking lot areas and there is information 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 Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells prevention program developed by the facility Wellpath C-04 – Health Training for administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health Correctional Officers ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention: personnel. 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. All custodial personnel are trained in suicide prevention prior to assignment in jail facilities. All custodial personnel receive annual training in suicide prevention which was verified during the documentation review. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care; intake and prior to housing assignment. Procedures; Intake Screening Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention; Procedures: The Registered Nurse (RN) will ask the inmate a series of questions that, based on the responses, are intended to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify an inmate that may be suicidal. The RN will note anything observed that could indicate suicidal tendencies, notify the receiving deputy if appropriate, and notify the jail’s mental health professionals. Receiving Screening Form 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention: situations, including placement in restrictive housing, 5. Transportation staff who become aware following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in that an incarcerated persons in-custody classification. 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. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention; arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, 1. Initial Screening: The contracted medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide healthcare provider’s intake assessment shall risk. include; e.) Transporting officer’s impressions about risk. 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 Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident attempted suicides as defined by the facility and In-Custody Deaths administrator, including the development of a corrective Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral Health administrative review. Units (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention: from court as determined by the mental health director. 5. Transportation staff who become aware that an incarcerated persons 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 Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Evacuation Plan administrator shall consult with the local fire department Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Rescue Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: The local inspecting fire agency reviews the facility's fire suppression policy during the biennial fire inspection process. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire fire department to be included as part of the policy and Suppression/Natural Disaster and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Evacuation Plan: The assigned deputy in Regulations Section 1029); ☒ ☐ ☐ each module will conduct fire and life safety inspections upon assuming post at the beginning of their shift. (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan: The facility commander shall ensure that fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, smoke detectors, emergency fire response equipment, exterior fire hydrants, facility exit routes/doors are inspected monthly and documented on the “monthly fire prevention inspection log.” Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke Rescue Equipment: Facility Commanders shall ensure that fire extinguishers and ☒ ☐ ☐ fire/smoke rescue equipment are inspected monthly. These inspections are in the 24-hour Module Recap Report. Any discrepancies noted are reported to the shift commander or their designee. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of Recap Reports and monthly fire prevention logs from January 2025 to the time of the inspection to determine compliance with this portion of the regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Suppression/Natural Disaster and inspections at least once every two years; Evacuation Plan Chapter 2, Sections 226 – Civilian Personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Plan The last Fire Inspection was completed on June 30, 2025. (d) an evacuation plan; and, Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Plan Fire Suppression Pre-Plan; Evacuation Plan (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire people in the case of fire. Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan Fire Suppression Pre-Plan; Evacuation Plan; Relocation of Inmates Following an Evacuation: ☒ ☐ ☐ An alternative housing location is listed in this section. Per policy, in the event of any closure or evacuation, the Facility Commander shall notify the BSCC within twenty-four hours. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts: Custody Operations shall conduct two (2) separate Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics counts: the formal or scheduled count, accounting system which reflects the monthly average conducted twice in each twenty-four (24) hour daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people period, and the unscheduled or informal by gender and juvenile status. count which can be conducted at any time. The agency uses ATIMS Jail Management ☒ ☐ ☐ System to track and account for their incarcerated population. The agency also provided their count sheet of the day of the inspection to verify each housing area was not beyond its rated capacities. 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 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, Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at 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 Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and Offense Reports Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐ harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons 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 sample of several ☒ ☐ ☐ types of incident reports from January 2025 to the time of inspection. The reports contained the necessary information required of this portion of the regulation. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Offense Reports ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan: A binder Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility containing the current Custody Operations shall develop written policies and procedures for the Policies and Procedures (redacted version) dissemination of information to the public, to other as well as a copy of Title 15, Minimum Jail government agencies, and to the news media. The public Standards, and California Code of and incarcerated persons shall have available for review Regulations shall be maintained in the the following material: Compliance Sergeant’s office and made available to the public for review upon their request. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: each incarcerated person is provided with 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 Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Plan Public Information Plan: A binder found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. 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 Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information people as specified in sections: Plan Public Information Plan (1) 1045, Public Information Plan Public Information Plan Binder ☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons are given a Custody Operations Orientation Handbook during the booking process that includes the rules and procedures. (2) 1061, Education Plan Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (3) 1062, Visiting Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (4) 1063, Correspondence Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (5) 1064, Library Service Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Writings Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (8) 1067, Access to Telephone Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (10) 1069, Orientation Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (12) 1071, Voting Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (13) 1072, Religious Observance Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Persons Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Chapter 2, Section 204 – Significant Incident Notifications (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Chapter 2, Section 205 – Significant Incident and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Alert Notification List reporting requirements of Government Code section Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident ☒ ☐ ☐ 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of and In-Custody Deaths the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Chapter 2, 242 – Suicide Prevention within 10 days of an in-custody death. Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and Offense Reports 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident health administrator, shall develop written policy and and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews: The procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a review team shall include the facility written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of commander or their designee, the health the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall services administrator or their designee, include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Health Services Lieutenant or designee, ☒ ☐ ☐ designee, the health administrator, the responsible responsible physician, responsible physician and other health care, and supervision staff psychiatrist, mental health coordinator, who are relevant to the incident. County Counsel, and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident initial review report of every in-custody death to the and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☒ ☐ ☐ report that comports with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code. The initial review report shall contain the following Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident information: and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews (1) Demographic information (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history (2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a Minors are not held or brought into the facility. jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Classification Manual (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, Classification Assessment Form or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan designed to properly assign incarcerated persons to housing units and activities according to the categories of gender identity, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification and implement a classification system which will include Classification Manual the use of classification officers or a classification Classification Assessment Form committee in order to properly assign 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, Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification Manual whether a placement would ensure the health and safety Classification Assessment Form of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Chapter 2, Section 228 – Bloodborne Pathogens The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require Diseases medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care made of the person being booked as to whether the Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Diseases as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Classification Manual responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of behavioral crisis may include telehealth. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Classification Manual Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care safety of the person in crisis or others. Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification Manual 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Classification staff shall review the develop and implement policies and procedures for the classification and housing of an incarcerated administrative separation of incarcerated people. person housed in restrictive housing at least every thirty (30) days or sooner if circumstances warrant. Classification Manual: • 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). Policies and procedures must include: Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing; (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Restrictive Housing Privileges 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: an incarcerated person’s health. 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 Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing incarcerated people who have: (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: administrative separation to obtain the objective of The Classification Deputy shall complete the protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Restrictive Housing Placement Notice staff. 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 Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing; evaluation of the need to continue placement in Classification Review Process: Classification administrative separation. 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. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety/ Observation Cells The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☒ ☐ ☐ display behavior which results in the destruction of property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety/ responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Observation Cells: An incarcerated person procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate shall be placed in a safety or observation cell authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☒ ☐ ☐ only with the approval of the facility manager to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but or designee (Lead Supervisor), or not be limited to: responsible health care staff. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Use of Safety Cells 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or 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 2025 to the time of inspection and determined the facility to be compliant with this portion of the regulation. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Use of Safety Cells: A medical opinion on placement in the safety cell. The person shall be placement and retention should be obtained medically cleared for continued retention, referral to within one (1) hour after placement into a advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a safety cell. A medical assessment should be minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. completed within six (6) hours after placement. Continued medical assessments should occur every six (6) hours thereafter. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety cell placement logs from January 2025 to the time of inspection and determined the facility to be compliant with this portion of the regulation. Medical assessments are usually conducted prior to placement or during placement into safety cells. This is documented on the face sheets of the Suicide Observation Log Sheets. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells care staff shall obtain a mental health Use of Safety Cells: The deputy placing the opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on inmate into the safety cell shall notify medical placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon staff upon placement and notify mental health as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ as soon as possible. A mental health assessment shall be completed within twelve (12) hours of placement and upon request. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute 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 2025 to the time of inspection and determined the facility to be compliant with this portion of the regulation. Any deviations found by the reviewing supervisor are noted and discussed with the individual. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Procedures shall be established to assure Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells; administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. 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 Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Use of Safety Cells designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's This information is noted on the Safety Cell safety or to the security of the facility are documented. form. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 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. Compliance is based off of interviews with staff and current policies. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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, your agency is considered noncompliant with this regulation. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of as they are able to continue the admission process or are Sobering/Observation Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 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 Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Sobering/Observation Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the 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. The agency has not used the sobering cell for persons who are intoxicated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based off of interviews with staff and current policies. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 2, Section 209 – Americans with responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Disabilities Act; Developmentally Disabled/ procedures for the identification and evaluation, Intellectually Disabled Incarcerated Persons appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care developmental disabilities. Chapter 2, Section 243 – Special Care Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral Health Units Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation Classification Manual The agency utilizes an ADA coordinator to address specific needs. The health authority or designee shall contact the Chapter 2, Section 243 – Special Care regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Inmates: If the inmate is a Tri-County confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Regional Center patient, contact Tri-County purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of Regional Center in Oxnard at 1-805-485- such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 3177 or the Santa Barbara office at 1-805- ☒ ☐ ☐ 962-7881, and advise them when a developmentally disabled inmate is in our custody. This notification must occur within twenty-four (24) hours of the inmate's custody; 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement The agency has not used the restraint chair written policies and procedures for the use of restraint during this inspection cycle. Compliance is devices. Restraint devices include any devices which based off of interviews with staff and current immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ policies. 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The policy shall address the following areas: 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 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; Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (5) exercising of extremities. Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health ☒ ☐ ☐ Assessment(s) and Medical Retention (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety following requirements: Restraint Chair (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☒ ☐ ☐ or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety incarcerated people who display behavior which Restraint Chair results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☒ ☐ ☐ intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Restraint Chair techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☒ ☐ ☐ ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in 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 the restraint chair during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based off of interviews with staff and current policies. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Restraint shall be secured within one hour from the time of Chair; Medical/Mental Health Assessment(s) placement. 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 Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Restraint four hours of placement. 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 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. The agency has not used the restraint chair during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based off of interviews with staff and current policies. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use 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 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 The agency has not used the restraint chair documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ during this inspection cycle. Compliance is placement; person authorizing placement; names of based off of interviews with staff and current staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; policies. and the duration of placement. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital Transport The facility administrator, in cooperation with the and Hospital Deputy Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Restraint Chair: Under no circumstances people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the shall pregnant females be placed into the policy shall include reference to the following: restraint chair. A claim of pregnancy shall suffice for purposes of this policy. 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. Chapter 6, Section 608 – Out of County Transports 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 Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints: in recovery after delivery or termination of the An incarcerated person known to be pregnant pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or in recovery after delivery shall not be or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. 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 Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints; delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated Persons of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☒ ☐ ☐ the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints; who is currently responsible for the medical care of Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated Persons an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☒ ☐ ☐ or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints; pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated Persons: of the standards and policies governing incarcerated The procedures and information related to pregnant people. 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 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 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 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 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 Chapter 3, Section 320 – Cell Extractions extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. Collection; Refusals The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐ length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 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 following is a list of a few programs the education program for incarcerated persons. facility offers: • STP (Sheriff’s Treatment Program) Tattoo Removal o Prison Yoga o General Education by Allan o Hancock College Santa Barbara Therapy o Dogs • THRIVE (Therapeutic Reentry Interventions Toward Vital Empowerment) • AA/NA • Planned Parenthood Workshops ☒ ☐ ☐ • Criminals & Gang Members Anonymous • Sheriff’s Treatment Programs • Personal & Family Strengthening • Solar Training Program • Transitions-Mental Health Association SBSO utilizes ViaPath tablets that allow for free educational tools: Calculator, Merriam- Webster Dictionary, and Notices The tablet also has a free section of applications: A ViaPath Entertainment, Books, Education, Facility Apps, Games, Grievances & Requests, Music, and Religion. When such services are not made available by the Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator Person Education: The Santa Barbara shall develop and implement an education program with County Sheriff’s Office may contract with or available resources. enter into 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 Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated vocational, or both, education of housed people. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Education Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 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 Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated The facility administrator shall develop and implement Person Visitation written policies and procedures, which include the following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 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 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 family members. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation If visits are cancelled, it is the agency’s policy to document all cancelled visits on the module or lead supervisor’s recap. According to each facility’s command staff, no visits have been cancelled during this inspection cycle. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 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 Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the Person Visitation; III. Procedures: Northern requirements of this section if in-person visitation is Branch Jail: The Lobby Visitation Room is requested by an incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ equipped with twenty-eight (28) Video Visitation Stations; Two (2) stations are ADA 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 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; Onsite video visitation. Visitation hours; Visiting hours are Sunday-Saturday 0800- 1700 hours. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation; II. Policy: All incarcerated persons shall be allowed no fewer than two (2) visits totaling at least one (1) hour per incarcerated person each week. 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. Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation Visitation is closed from 1000-1145 hours. Incarcerated persons may lose visitation privileges based on disciplinary sanctions. Any visitor who fails to follow facility rules or regulations, 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 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; 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be 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 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, Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Mail Guidelines (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 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 correspondence with family members and friends but order a welfare pack that contains a soap, without limitation on the number of postage paid toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, razor envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to (dependent on housing), pencil, eight (8) the courts. sheets of writing 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 Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library Services Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and The facility administrator shall develop written policies Periodicals and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff by the facility administrator. The library service shall interviewed incarcerated persons about include access to the following resources via paper ☒ ☐ ☐ library services. Those interviewed stated documents or through electronic media and include books are delivered weekly to modules for current information on community services and their use and tablets are readily available. resources, and religious, educational, legal reference BSCC staff also saw the supply of books used material and recreational reading material. for incarcerated persons is sufficiently stocked. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 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 of During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of interviewed random incarcerated persons seven days to include: regarding recreation yard and out of cell time. 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 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. 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 Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Recreation; Procedures 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library Services WRITINGS Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated Person Mail Guidelines (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and develop written policies and procedures which will permit Periodicals incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United States Postal Service. The ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated persons about facility administrator shall develop and implement a library services. Those interviewed stated written plan to make available a current newspaper or books are delivered weekly to modules for other like source, including a non-English language their use and tablets are always readily alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested available. people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated legitimate penological interest; Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated mail containing information concerning where, how, Person Mail Guidelines or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, Periodicals riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a character tending to incite crimes against ☒ ☐ ☐ children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated received by an incarcerated person; and Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 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 Chapter 3, Section 383 – Telephone Calls: Staff will ensure that incarcerated persons The facility administrator shall develop written policies with disabilities, including those housed in and procedures which allow access to a telephone or specialty health care units, have access to communication device beyond those telephone calls telephones (and/or videophones, when which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. necessary as an accommodation) that is Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by equal to what is available to similarly situated others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be incarcerated persons without disabilities, provided access to the appropriate telecommunication consistent with individual health and security device which will facilitate communication. Such devices needs. The use of telephones and may include but are not limited to videophones, videophones for incarcerated persons with teletypewriters, or third-party communications 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 ViaPath 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 Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated The facility administrator shall develop written policies Person Mail Guidelines and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐ access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Chapter 3, Section 369 Inmate Mail regulations, and, Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 381 Indigent Inmate – Essential Services 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Mail Guidelines 1069 ORIENTATION Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: shall develop written policies and procedures for the Custody Operations shall provide every implementation of a program for people newly admitted incarcerated person housed in the jail to the facility designed to orient them at the time of facilities with a copy of the Incarcerated placement in a living area. person Orientation Handbook in an accessible format within six (6) hours of processing and classification. The information is available and provided in both ☒ ☐ ☐ English or Spanish languages and shall be provided in large print (at least 18-point font) in English and Spanish for incarcerated persons with visual impairments. The Handbook is also available on the tablets for incarcerated persons to view. The material will be supplied to the incarcerated person, when dressed in jail clothing, and is provided for their information and guidance during their incarceration. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and 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 Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated information to each person, including those with Person Orientation disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: proficiency (LEP). Custody Operations shall provide every incarcerated person housed in the jail facilities with a copy of the Incarcerated person Orientation Handbook in an accessible format within six (6) hours of processing and classification. The information is available and provided in both ☒ ☐ ☐ English or Spanish languages and shall be provided in large print (at least 18-point font) in English and Spanish for incarcerated persons with visual impairments. The Handbook is also available on the tablets for incarcerated persons to view. The material will be supplied to the incarcerated person, when dressed in jail clothing, and is provided for their information and guidance during their incarceration. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a program shall be published and include, but not Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated be limited to, the following: Person Orientation (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook rules; Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (3) grievance procedures; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (4) programs and activities available and method of Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated application; Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (5) medical and mental health services; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (6) classification/housing assignments; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; Although the practice is being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in ☒ ☐ ☐ the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (8) voting, including registration; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 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 Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated opportunities for personal hygiene. Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 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 following is a list of a few programs the cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies facility offers: for individual or family social service programs for • STP (Sheriff’s Treatment Program) incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the Tattoo Removal o services and resources available in the community and Prison Yoga o may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service General Education by Allan o delivery. Hancock College Santa Barbara Therapy o Dogs • THRIVE (Therapeutic Reentry Interventions Toward Vital Empowerment) • AA/NA • Planned Parenthood Workshops ☒ ☐ ☐ • Criminals & Gang Members Anonymous • Sheriff’s Treatment Programs • Personal & Family Strengthening • Solar Training Program • Transitions-Mental Health Association SBSO utilizes ViaPath tablets that allow for free educational tools: Calculator, Merriam- Webster Dictionary, and Notices The tablet also has a free section of applications: A ViaPath Entertainment, Books, Education, Facility Apps, Games, Grievances & Requests, Music, and Religion. The range and source of such services shall be at the 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 Chapter 3, Section 379 – Voting Custody Operations Orientation Handbook The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES Chapter 2, Section 203 – In-Custody Marriages The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Chapter 3, Section 328 – Searches; Religious shall develop written policies and procedures to provide Headwear opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 372 – Religious Head religious services, practices, and counseling on a Coverings voluntary basis. Chapter 3, Section 373 – Religion Custody Operations Orientation Handbook 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall develop written policies and procedures whereby all BSCC staff reviewed a sample of grievances incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to and appeals from January 2025 to the time of submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions the inspection to determine compliance. of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; BSCC staff also reviewed SBSO’s Grievance classification actions; disciplinary actions; program Tracker. This tool assists staff with ensuring participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ grievances are addressed in a timely manner. 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 were informed they are given grievance forms when incarcerated persons ask for them and the responses are processed in a timely manner. (1) a grievance form; 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 Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedures: Incarcerated persons who request assistance with completing a grievance, or who appear unable to understand the grievance system or who otherwise appear to lack the ability to complete a grievance based on a disability, illiteracy or a language barrier shall be provided assistance with completing a ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance or appeal and shall be provided with effective communication accommodations as outlined in Custody Policy 209 – American’s with Disabilities Act. Incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided with a sign- language interpreter as part of the grievance/appeal process. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) a process for submission and handling of Although the practice is being conducted anonymous grievances; according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in ☒ ☐ ☐ the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (5) appeal to the next level of review; Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures; Appeal Process (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance level of review which acts on the grievance; Procedures; Appeal Process: 3. This policy ☒ ☐ ☐ requires written responses including reasons for denial at each level of review. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed Procedures: All attempts should be made to a period of 15 calendar days; reply to grievances and appeal within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt. SBSO also uses a Grievance Tracker to ensure grievances are addressed in a timely manner. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sample of grievances and appeals from January 2025 to the time of the inspection to determine compliance. BSCC staff also reviewed SBSO’s Grievance Tracker. This tool assists staff with ensuring grievances are addressed in a timely manner. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appeal, response, and related documents to the Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance regular review of grievances, responses, and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance The facility may establish written policy and procedure to Procedures; Grievance System Abuse control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐ grievances. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility Custody Operations Orientation Handbook administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Person Discipline: For inmates who are provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them unable to read and for persons with verbally or provide them with material in an disabilities, Jail Orientation Handbook are ☒ ☐ ☐ understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary presented over the jail video system on a procedures and actions. daily basis. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated PERSONS Person Discipline Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. BSCC staff reviewed a sample of disciplinary The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following documents from January 2025 to the time of elements: the inspection cycle. BSCC staff determined ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- the agency compliant with these portions of conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may the regulation. 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 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. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. 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. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 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 Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such charges pending against an incarcerated person 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency provides a copy to the of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. incarcerated person. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 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 been The agency’s staff documents in the rule informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☒ ☐ ☐ violation report when a person incarcerated be postponed or continued for a reasonable time waives their right to have a disciplinary through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, hearing no sooner than 24 hours. or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to 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 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 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 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 to the pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. incarcerated person. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline; Forms of 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: The Sheriff’s Office does not utilize restrictive The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly housing for disciplinary purposes. prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Person Discipline; Limitations of Disciplinary punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological Action degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the 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 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. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☒ ☐ ☐ in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated medical staff determine that an individual has serious Person Discipline mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be removed from disciplinary separation immediately upon this determination. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person Although the practice is being conducted or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of according to this regulation, BSCC staff punishment over any other incarcerated person or group provided technical assistance after the of incarcerated people. documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with Note: PC § 4019.5. procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in ☒ ☐ ☐ the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline; Limitation of Disciplinary Action (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, 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 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. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld 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 be Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated suspended as a disciplinary measure. Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept Person Discipline of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☒ ☐ ☐ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition of each. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable Diseases (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Chapter 2, Section 246 – Inter-Facility facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Transfer of Medical/Mental Health Records develop a written plan to address the identification, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated treatment, control and follow-up management of Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan Laundering of Contagious Clothing, Linen, shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ and Mattresses identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the Diseases county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable persons and custody staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (4) Medical procedures required to identify the Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable medical needs, and safety of the affected Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable possible exposure of custody staff to a Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care Chapter 3, Incarcerated Person Orientation: The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health To receive medical, dental, mental health, or authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, vision care you can submit a sick-call request which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons form to be placed on the sick call list. or provision made that any incarcerated person requesting medical/mental health attention be given such ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed redacted samples of attention. daily sick call lists from January 2025 to the time of the inspection 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 Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service: The kitchen serves the incarcerated person In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and population three (3) meals per day, with one those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall (1) of the meals classified as a hot meal. be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food Meal delivery times shall be scheduled to must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 ensure that no more than 14 hours passes hours pass between evening and morning meals. between meal deliveries, absent documented Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances. on medical diets in less than the time period 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 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service: The may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall Food Services Manager is responsible for be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on supervising the staff cooks and ensuring that medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed those cooks are supervising the preparation meal. of the food, following relevant policies and procedures and preparing meals in accordance with nutritional and legal ☒ ☐ ☐ guidelines. Per the Food Services Manager, any missed meals are replaced with the proper meal to be served (i.e. regular, religious, or medical) as soon as practical. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Exchange: 1.d. Four pairs of socks ☒ ☐ ☐ Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Clean socks and footwear; (b) Clean outergarments; and, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; ☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and Exchange (c) Clean undergarments; Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and Exchange: 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 Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; ☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and Exchange (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and ☒ ☐ ☐ Exchange: 1.c. Four pairs of underwear (boxers or panties) consistent with their gender identity The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. Exchange: 2. Issued clothing will be Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered, compatible with their gender identity and gender and kept in good repair. expression. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff visited the laundry area. All clothing, linens, and mattresses that were prepared for circulation were clean and free from tears or holes. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL Chapter 3, Section 385 – Laundry; Vermin CLOTHING Control 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 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 Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: maximum allowance. Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, and razors shall be initially provided within the first 12 hours of housing assignment. Any person confined within a Sheriff’s Office facility shall, upon request, be allowed to continue to use materials necessary for ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene with regard to their menstrual cycle and reproductive system, including, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons, at no cost to the incarcerated person. During the onsite inspection, sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons were readily available for menstruating persons, i.e. intake, medical, and female housing. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated supply themself with the following personal care items, Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, (b) Dentifrice, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (c) Soap, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Comb, and Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (e) Shaving implements. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Although the practice is being conducted hours of housing assignment. according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and ☒ ☐ ☐ relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, and razors shall be initially provided. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any Although the practice is being conducted personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and ☒ ☐ ☐ relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, and razors shall be initially provided. Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Although the practice is being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and ☒ ☐ ☐ relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; III. Procedures: 4. Disposable razors are available through the commissary for incarcerated persons who wish to order them. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Issuance of Razors between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; III. Regulations. Procedures; Haircut Procedures: 1. Housing units will be issued electric hair clippers by the module deputy. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1266 SHOWERING Chapter 2, Section 202 – Civil Commitments Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape There shall be written policies and procedures developed Elimination Act (PREA) by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of Sobering/Observation Cell ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Showers Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons are provided the opportunity to shower every day. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons other day or more often if possible. ☒ ☐ ☐ are provided the opportunity to shower every day. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Although the practice is being conducted prohibited from showering at least every other day according to this regulation, BSCC staff following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is provided technical assistance after the prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or documentation review and the COPP was designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be updated to ensure the policy coincided with documented. procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Showers Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons are provided the opportunity to shower every day. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 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 with hair-cutting equipment. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a 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 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; Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (c) one towel; and, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and 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 Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons are initially provided with two blankets and a mattress. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and MAINTENANCE Operations Review Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated person The facility administrator shall develop written policies Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Housing and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable cleanliness: Cleaning and sanitation level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the schedules and procedures are located in the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule Sanitation Plan of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and SBSO Sanitation Plan: Everyone, staff and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates alike, share the responsibility of which may be found. addressing the sanitary conditions within our jails. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook During the onsite inspection, the facility was clean. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Operations Review; Sanitation, Safety, and according to policies and procedures established by the Maintenance health authority. Sanitation Plan, Section A-1 – Cleaning Responsibilities – Custody Staff; Ensure that cells are cleaned and sanitary 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. SBSO utilizes an Environment of Care Monitor. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; ☐ ☒ ☐ however, if minors are held in the building, they may be subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Minors are not held or brought into the IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY 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 are not held or brought into the INCARCERATED ADULTS 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. 1102 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held or brought into the 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Minors are not held or brought into the 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 are not held or brought into the 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 are not held or brought into the 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 are not held or brought into the 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; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION 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 are not held or brought into the JAILS 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 are not held or brought into the 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 50 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 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 Lucero Adamos DATE: 09/18/2025 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 the 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 meet these regulations. See ROOM Living Area 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 1 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 There are no cells of this type in this facility. 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 There are two sobering cells in the intake area. 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 2 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL The facility has four safety cells; two in the intake area and two in the medical area. 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 3 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 4 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 throughout the facility. Each housing unit also has their own medical exam There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped room. 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 5 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 Incarcerated persons eat meals in their rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4 assigned dayrooms. ☒ 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 6 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 safety medical examination room. ☒ 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 7 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 There are no urinals in housing areas. Combo may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of units are 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 8 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 There are no wash basin troughs in this ☐ ☒ substituted for each basin required. ☐ facility. 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 to either the floor or the ☒ securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☐ ☐ 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 9 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 10 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI PHY 25-26 Page 11 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 09/18/2025 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 I-03 Sobering 2012 1 - (4) (4) Irregular ≈ 102 ft2 1 - 1 1 - 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 - Irregular ≈ I-07 Holding 2012 1 - (8) (8) 1 - 1 1 - 15’8” x 8’11” x 8’8” Notes: Two Benches = 8’5” and 5’6” Irregular ≈ I-08 Holding 2012 1 - (8) (8) 1 - 1 1 - 15’3” x 9’8” x 8’8” 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) 7’8” x 6’5” x 9’10” 1 - - - - SC-I-02 Safety 2012 1 - (1) (1) 7’8” x 6’5” x 9’10” 1 - - - - Notes: TRANSPORTATION HOLDING CELLS 8’ x 15’8” x 19’ T-01 Holding 2012 1 - (15) (15) 1 - 1 1 - Irregular ≈ 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 9 A360 LASE Adult.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 8’7” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Two Benches = 22’4” and 7’ 13’ x 12’8” x 8’8” T-03 Holding 2012 1 - (10) (10) 1 - 1 1 - Irregular ≈ 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” T-06 Holding 2012 1 - (10) (10) Irregular ≈ 141 ft2 1 - 1 1 - 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 - A-02 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - A-03 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 2 of 9 A360 LASE Adult.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-04 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - A-05 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - Single - A-06 2012 1 1 1 1 10’9” x 8’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Double - A-07 2012 1 2 2 2 10’9” x 8’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) A-08 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - A-09 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - A-10 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - A-11 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - A-12 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - A-13 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - A-14 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - A-15 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - A-16 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 8’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - A-17 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 8’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - A-18 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - A-19 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - A-20 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: There are 2 showers (one on each tier), 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 - B-02 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - B-03 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - B-04 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - B-05 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - B-06 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - B-07 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - B-08 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - Double - B-09 2012 1 2 2 2 10’9” x 8’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) B-10 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - B-11 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - B-12 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 3 of 9 A360 LASE Adult.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-13 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - B-14 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - B-15 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - Double - B-16 2012 1 2 2 2 10’9” x 8’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) B-17 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-18 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-19 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-20 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-21 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-22 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-23 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-24 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-25 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 8’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-26 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-27 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-28 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-29 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-30 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-31 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - B-32 Double 2012 1 2 2 2 10’ x 8’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: There are 4 showers (two on each tier), 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 - C-02 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 - MOC - C-03 2012 1 4 4 4 10”x 16’7”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) C-04 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 - C-05 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 - C-06 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 - C-07 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 - C-08 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 - C-09 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 4 of 9 A360 LASE Adult.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-10 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 - C-11 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 - C-12 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 - C-13 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 - C-14 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 - C-15 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 - C-16 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 14’3”x 9’11”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: There are 5 showers (three on top tier and two on the bottom), 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 - D-02 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 - MOC - D-03 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x31’X8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) D-04 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’10” 1 - 1 1 - D-05 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 - D-06 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 - D-07 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 - D-08 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 9’11”x28’7”x8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: There are 5 showers (three on top tier and two on the bottom), 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 1,908 ft2 9’11” x 28’8” x 8’8” - E-01 MOC 2012 8 8 8 1 - 1 1 286 ft2 9’11” x 28’8” x 8’8” - E-02 MOC 2012 8 8 8 1 - 1 1 286 ft2 Notes: There are 4 showers (two on each tier), 9 tables, 40 seats, and 10 Moduform chairs F-UNIT Single - F-01 2012 1 1 1 1 10’9” x 8’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) F-02 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - F-03 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 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. 5005 Santa Barbara SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 5 of 9 A360 LASE Adult.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-04 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - F-05 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - F-06 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - F-07 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - F-08 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - F-09 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - F-10 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - F-11 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - F-12 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - F-13 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - F-14 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - F-15 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - F-16 Single 2012 1 1 1 1 10’ x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: There are 2 showers (one on each tier), 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 - G-02 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - MOC - G-03 2012 1 4 4 4 10’x16’11” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) G-04 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - G-05 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - G-06 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - G-07 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - G-08 MOC 2012 1 4 4 4 10’ x 14’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: There are 2 showers (one on each tier), 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 - H-02 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 10’ x 29’2” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - (ACC) H-03 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 10’ x 28’3” x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 - H04 MOC 2012 1 8 8 8 10’ x 26’11” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: There are 2 showers (one on each tier), 7 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 6 of 9 A360 LASE Adult.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 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’6” x 10’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 1 Neg press. M-05 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’4” x 10’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 1 Neg press. M-06 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’6” x 10’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 1 M-07 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’6” x 10’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 1 M-08 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’6” x 10’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 1 M-09 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’6” x 10’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 1 M-10 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 14’6” x 10’3” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 1 M-11 Dormitory 2012 1 4* (6) (6) Irregular ≈ 648 ft2 1 - 1 1 1 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, AND OBSERVATION CELLS Waiting 1 Holding 2012 1 - (7) (7) Irregular ≈ 162 ft2 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Two benches = 6’ and 4’ Waiting 2 Holding 2012 1 - (7) (7) Irregular ≈ 162 ft2 1 - 1 1 - Notes: Two benches = 6’ and 4’ SC-N-03 Safety 2012 1 - (1) (1) 8’4”’ x 6’ x 9’10” 1 - - - - SC-N-04 Safety 2012 1 - (1) (1) 8’4”’ x 6’ x 9’10” 1 - - - - Obs. OBS-1 2012 1 - (1) (1) 11’8” x 8’ x 10’ 1 - 1 1 - Cell Obs. OBS-2 2012 1 - (1) (1) 11’7” x 6’11” x 10’ 1 - 1 1 - Cell J-UNIT Special Purpose Medical / Mental Health J-UNIT EAST (J1-J6) Single - J-01 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Single 1 - J-02 2012 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 7 of 9 A360 LASE Adult.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 Single 1 - J-03 2012 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Single 1 - J-04 2012 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Single 1 - J-05 2012 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Single 1 - J-06 2012 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Notes: Enclosed Sub-Dayroom for cells J-01 to J-06: 7’1” x 50’10” x 8’10” = 361 ft2. There are 3 showers (2 on bottom tier and 1 on top), 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 (ACC) Single - J-08 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Single - J-09 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Single - J-10 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Single - J-11 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Single - J-12 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Notes: Enclosed Sub-Dayroom for cells J-07 to J-12: 7’2” x 53’5” x 8’10” = 383 ft2. There are 3 showers (2 on bottom tier and 1 on top), 3 tables, and 6 seats in dayroom. J-UNIT MAIN / DAYROOM J-13 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - J-14 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - J-15 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - J-16 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - J-17 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - J-18 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - J-19 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - J-20 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - J-21 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - J-22 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - J-23 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - J-24 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: There are 3 showers (2 on bottom tier and 1 on top), 3 tables, 12 seats, and 4 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 8 of 9 A360 LASE Adult.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 K-UNIT Special Purpose Medical / Mental Health Single 1 - K-01 2012 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Single 1 - K-02 2012 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Single 1 - K-03 2012 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) Single 1 - K-04 2012 1 (1) (1) 12’6” x 7’ x 8’10” 1 - 1 1 (ACC) K-05 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 10’ x 7’1” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - K-06 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 10’ x 7’1” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - K-07 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 10’ x 7’1” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - K-08 Single 2012 1 1 (1) (1) 10’ x 7’1” x 8’8” 1 - 1 1 - Notes: There are 2 showers (1 on each tier), 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 SHRF Northern Branch Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 9 of 9 A360 LASE Adult.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 Lieutenant Guillermo Ramirez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 09/16/2025 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle. 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and date of assignment. procedure and interviews with staff. (b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment. 1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from date of assignment. 1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required to complete either the STC management course (as described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within one year from date of assignment. 1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING With the exception of any year that a core training module is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL All references are from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) Custody A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Operations – Policy and Procedures Manual each local detention facility to ensure the unless otherwise stated. implementation and operation of the programs and Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of activities required by these regulations. Personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be Chapter 1, Section 101 – Number of at 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 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 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 Human Resources Bureau’s Operation ☒ ☐ ☐ the time of their biennial inspection. The results of such Support Division that notated their a review and recommendations shall be reported to the separations, new hires, and vacancies. local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks, II. Policy 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 (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- area of the jail has been specifically being of individuals and shall be conducted at least designated as to which method is to be used hourly through direct visual observation of all people to document safety checks. One method is a held and housed in the facility. 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. When populated, 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. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks, II. between safety checks. 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. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks: For cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as incarcerated persons in observation, outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section sobering or safety cells, safety checks shall 1058 of these regulations. 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. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks, II. intervals. Policy The facility has been unpopulated during this ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. shall include: Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; (2) the location where each individual safety check Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks; III. reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Procedures; Safety Check Deviation facility manager, including methods of mitigating Documentation and Accountability Procedure patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks. When the facility is populated, 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. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall Evacuation Plan be at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for Corrections Officer Core Course, as general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, 6030(c)]. trained custody deputies are responsible for transporting and supervising persons incarcerated at the Medium Security Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire one person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Suppression/Natural Disaster and procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Evacuation 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 Medium Security Facility and Court Holding facilities. The Corrections Officer Core Course trains all deputies for general fire and life safety. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident health authority, shall develop and implement policies and In-Custody Deaths and procedures consistent with the requirements of Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Defibrillators (AED): Once on scene, the to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without employee shall start rescue measures if the obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, patient is suffering from a possible cardiac when it is safe and appropriate to do so. arrest. This shall only be done if other EMS System personnel (i.e., health care provider ☒ ☐ ☐ staff, Fire Department personnel or ambulance personnel/paramedics), are not at the scene at the time of the employee's arrival. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. These policies shall cover the following key elements: Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. ☒ ☐ ☐ Defibrillators (AED) 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or Defibrillators (AED): Staff will be trained at a central location and available for review. annually in the location and utilization of the equipment. 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. Certification is contained within the SBSO’s Training Bureau and are available upon request. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External medical aid when a person is identified as Defibrillators (AED): Sheriff's Office nonresponsive and shall administer CPR unless the employees shall serve as supplemental correctional officer is aware of a known medical ☒ ☐ ☐ resources to the Emergency Medical condition(s) that would contraindicate its use. Services (EMS) System delivery of care in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest situation. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Chapter 2, Section 228 – Bloodborne equipment when administering CPR whenever possible Pathogens; Use of Personal Protective to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne Equipment: Employees shall use appropriate pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing tasks involving reasonably anticipated contact with blood or body fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ Appropriate PPE for any task should be chosen based on the likelihood of exposure to blood or body fluids (including the possibility of spilling, splashing, spraying, or soaking). (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they and In-Custody Deaths; Response to shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has Significant Incidents and In-Custody Deaths: passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputy Responsibilities removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the Defibrillators (AED) nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or ☒ ☐ ☐ until medical staff or alternative medical responders arrive and take over. (7) In situations where medical staff or alternative Chapter 2, Section 245 – Automated External medical responders are present when a person is Defibrillators (AED): identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ defer CPR to those individuals. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 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 Policy applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be Manual (PM) comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all BSCC staff was provided with SBSO’s most employees. up to date COPP. The department last Notes: The policies and procedures required in reviewed their policies in August of 2025. subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and The table of organization is included at the III 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 Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and facility administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Operations Review (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current SBSO PM Section 300 – Use of Force state and federal legal requirements and includes prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ holds. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, Chapter 2, Section 336 – Control Room including the restraint of pregnant persons as Responsibilities referenced in Penal Code Section 3407. Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 327 – Safety Checks Chapter 3, Section 331 - Use of Video Recording Devices Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release Criteria received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and and searches of the facility and incarcerated Operations Review; Facility Security Review persons, contraband control, and key control. Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Elimination Act (PREA) review, evaluate, and make a record of security Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts measures. The review and evaluation shall include Chapter 3, Section 325 – Key Control internal and external security measures of the Chapter 3, Section 328 – Searches facility including security measures specific to Chapter 3, Section 330 – Body Scanner prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Chapter 3, Section 332 – Metal Detector Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Release Programs; Key Control Chapter 3, Section 376 – Community Release Programs; Counts Chapter 5, Section 501 – MSF Inmate Counts and Perimeter Checks Chapter 6, Section 609 – Holding/Transport Classification Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: Custody Operations shall provide every incarcerated person housed in the jail facilities with a copy of the Incarcerated person Orientation Handbook in an ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible format within six (6) hours of processing and classification. The information is available and provided in both English or Spanish languages and shall be provided in large print (at least 18-point font) in English and Spanish for incarcerated persons with visual impairments. The Handbook is also available on the tablets for incarcerated persons to view. The material will be supplied to the incarcerated person, when dressed in jail clothing, and is provided for their information and guidance during their incarceration. 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 internal/external security measures on October 7, 2025. (7) Emergency procedures include: Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Suppression/Natural Disaster and ☒ ☐ ☐ section 1032 of these regulations; Evacuation Plan (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Chapter 2, Section 220 – Escapes hostages; Chapter 2, Section 223 – Hostage Taking ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 225 – Civil Disturbance (C) mass arrests; Chapter 1, Section 102 – Number of Personnel Chapter 2, Sections 225 Civil Disturbance ☒ ☐ ☐ SBSO PM Section 465.8 – First Amendment Assemblies; Arrests 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (D) natural disasters; Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and and, Operations Review ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 222 – Fire Suppression/ Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital Transport ammunition, chemical agents, and related and Hospital Deputy Procedures security devices. Chapter 3, Sections 329 – Storage and Use of Less Lethal Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Sections 333 – Possession or Use of Electronic Devices While on Duty Chapter 6, Section 606 – Use of Transportation Shotgun and Patrol Rifle (8) Suicide Prevention. Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 302 – Incarcerated Person Movement Chapter 6, Section 607 – Holding/Transport ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification; Separation of Males/Females Chapter 7, Sections 305 – Cell and Bed Assignments (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape abuse and sexual harassment. Elimination Act (PREA) Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: Custody Operations shall provide every incarcerated person housed in the jail facilities with a copy of the Incarcerated person Orientation Handbook in an accessible format within six (6) hours of processing and classification. The information is available and provided in both ☒ ☐ ☐ English or Spanish languages and shall be provided in large print (at least 18-point font) in English and Spanish for incarcerated persons with visual impairments. The Handbook is also available on the tablets for incarcerated persons to view. The material will be supplied to the incarcerated person, when dressed in jail clothing, and is provided for their information and guidance during their incarceration. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 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 (12) Release policy, including release planning for Chapter 3, Section 341 – Release Criteria incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not Elimination Act (PREA) be limited to, the following: Custody Operations Orientation Handbook (1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to privately report sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to such incidents, (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape family, community members, and other interested Elimination Act (PREA) third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual Custody Operations Orientation Handbook harassment. The method for reporting shall be 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 Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells prevention program developed by the facility Wellpath C-04 – Health Training for administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health Correctional Officers authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, ☒ ☐ ☐ and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons The facility has been unpopulated during this who present a suicide risk. inspection cycle. Compliance is based on The program shall include the following: current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention: personnel. 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. All custodial personnel are trained in suicide prevention prior to assignment in jail facilities. All custodial personnel receive annual training in suicide prevention which was verified during the documentation review. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care; intake and prior to housing assignment. Procedures; Intake Screening Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention; Procedures: The Registered Nurse (RN) will ask the inmate a series of questions that, based on the responses, are intended to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify an inmate that may be suicidal. The RN will note anything observed that could indicate suicidal tendencies, notify the receiving deputy if appropriate, and notify the jail’s mental health professionals. Receiving Screening Form (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention: situations, including placement in restrictive housing, 5. Transportation staff who become aware following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in that an incarcerated persons in-custody classification. 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. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention; arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, 1. Initial Screening: The contracted medical and mental health personnel in relation to healthcare provider’s intake assessment shall suicide risk. include; e.) Transporting officer’s impressions about risk. 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 Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive environment should be considered. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident and attempted suicides as defined by the facility and In-Custody Deaths administrator, including the development of a corrective Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral Health administrative review. Units (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Chapter 2, Section 242 – Suicide Prevention: from court as determined by the mental health director. 5. Transportation staff who become aware that an incarcerated persons 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility Evacuation Plan administrator shall consult with the local fire department Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Rescue Equipment Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: The local inspecting fire agency reviews the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility's fire suppression policy during the biennial fire inspection process. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire fire department to be included as part of the policy and Suppression/Natural Disaster and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Evacuation Plan: The assigned deputy in Regulations Section 1029); ☒ ☐ ☐ each module will conduct fire and life safety inspections upon assuming post at the beginning of their shift. (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan: The facility commander shall ensure that fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, smoke detectors, emergency fire response equipment, exterior fire hydrants, facility exit routes/doors are inspected monthly and documented on the “monthly fire prevention inspection log.” Chapter 2, Sections 224 – Fire/Smoke Rescue Equipment: Facility Commanders shall ensure that fire extinguishers and ☒ ☐ ☐ fire/smoke rescue equipment are inspected monthly. These inspections are in the 24-hour Module Recap Report. Any discrepancies noted are reported to the shift commander or their designee. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of Recap Reports and monthly fire prevention logs from January 2025 to the time of the inspection to determine compliance with this portion of the regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Suppression/Natural Disaster and inspections at least once every two years; Evacuation Plan Chapter 2, Sections 226 – Civilian Personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Plan The last Fire Inspection was completed on August 23, 2024. (d) an evacuation plan; and, Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Fire Suppression Pre-Plan; Evacuation Plan 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Chapter 2, Sections 222 – Fire people in the case of fire. Suppression/Natural Disaster and Evacuation Plan Fire Suppression Pre-Plan; Evacuation Plan; Relocation of Inmates Following an Evacuation: ☒ ☐ ☐ An alternative housing location is listed in this section. Per policy, in the event of any closure or evacuation, the Facility Commander shall notify the BSCC within twenty-four hours. 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Chapter 3, Section 300 – Counts: Custody Operations shall conduct two (2) separate Each facility administrator shall maintain a counts: the formal or scheduled count, demographics accounting system which reflects the conducted twice in each twenty-four (24) hour monthly average daily population of sentenced and period, and the unscheduled or informal non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. 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. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 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 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. Compliance is based on incarcerated person which shall include, but not be current policy and procedure and interviews limited to, intake information, personal property ☒ ☐ ☐ with staff. 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, Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at 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 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. Compliance is based on harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an current policy and procedure and interviews employee or incarcerated person of a detention facility with staff. or other person. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such records shall include the names of the persons 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. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to Offense Reports the facility manager or designee. The facility has been unpopulated during this ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan: A binder Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility containing the current Custody Operations shall develop written policies and procedures for the Policies and Procedures (redacted version) dissemination of information to the public, to other as well as a copy of Title 15, Minimum Jail government agencies, and to the news media. The Standards, and California Code of public and incarcerated persons shall have available for Regulations shall be maintained in the review the following material: Compliance Sergeant’s office and made available to the public for review upon their request. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: Custody Operations shall provide every incarcerated person housed in the jail facilities with a copy of the Incarcerated person Orientation Handbook in an accessible format within six (6) hours of processing and classification. The information is available and provided in both ☒ ☐ ☐ English or Spanish languages and shall be provided in large print (at least 18-point font) in English and Spanish for incarcerated persons with visual impairments. The Handbook is also available on the tablets for incarcerated persons to view. The material will be supplied to the incarcerated person, when dressed in jail clothing, and is provided for their information and guidance during their incarceration. 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/ 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as Plan Public Information Plan: A binder found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. 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 Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information people as specified in sections: Plan Public Information Plan (1) 1045, Public Information Plan Public Information Plan Binder ☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons are given a Custody Operations Orientation Handbook during the booking process that includes the rules and procedures. (2) 1061, Education Plan Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (3) 1062, Visiting Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (4) 1063, Correspondence Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (5) 1064, Library Service Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Writings Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (8) 1067, Access to Telephone Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (10) 1069, Orientation Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (12) 1071, Voting Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (13) 1072, Religious Observance Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Persons Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services Chapter 1, Section 103 – Public Information Plan Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ Plan Public Information Plan Binder 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Chapter 2, Section 204 – Significant Incident Notifications (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Chapter 2, Section 205 – Significant Incident and procedures to comply with the in-custody death Alert Notification List reporting requirements of Government Code section Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of and In-Custody Deaths the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC Chapter 2, 242 – Suicide Prevention within 10 days of an in-custody death. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 324 – Incident and Offense Reports The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident health administrator, shall develop written policy and and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews: The procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a review team shall include the facility written report of every in-custody death within 30 days commander or their designee, the health of the death. The team that conducts the initial review services administrator or their designee, shall include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Health Services Lieutenant or designee, ☒ ☐ ☐ designee, the health administrator, the responsible responsible physician, responsible physician and other health care, and supervision staff psychiatrist, mental health coordinator, who are relevant to the incident. County Counsel, and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident initial review report of every in-custody death to the and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☒ ☐ ☐ report that comports with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the Penal Code. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The initial review report shall contain the following Chapter 2, Section 206 – Significant Incident information: and In-Custody Deaths; Death Reviews (1) Demographic information (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history (2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐ (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in Minors are not held or brought into the facility. a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Classification Manual (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, Classification Assessment Form II, or III facility shall develop and implement a written classification plan designed to properly assign The facility has been unpopulated during this incarcerated persons to housing units and activities inspection cycle. Compliance is based on according to the categories of gender identity, age, current policy and procedure and interviews criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, with staff. physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide ☒ ☐ ☐ for the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. The written classification plan shall be based on objective criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each person's classification level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification establish and implement a classification system which Classification Manual will include the use of classification officers or a Classification Assessment Form classification committee in order to properly assign 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, Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification Manual whether a placement would ensure the health and Classification Assessment Form safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the ☒ ☐ ☐ placement would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall be given serious consideration. 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care Chapter 2, Section 244 – The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Communicable Diseases responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures specifying those symptoms that require ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a inspection cycle. Compliance is based on medical evaluation is completed. current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care made of the person being booked as to whether the Chapter 2, Section 244 – person has or has had any communicable diseases, Communicable Diseases such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐ other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Classification Manual responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of inspection cycle. Compliance is based on behavioral crisis may include telehealth. current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care not readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Classification Manual ☒ ☐ ☐ section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care be secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care ☒ ☐ ☐ daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Classification Manual 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care safety of the person in crisis or others. Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care Classification Manual The facility has been unpopulated during this ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. Incarcerated persons requiring separation would be transported to the Main Jail. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Classification staff shall review the develop and implement policies and procedures for the classification and housing of an incarcerated administrative separation of incarcerated people. person housed in restrictive housing at least every thirty (30) days or sooner if circumstances warrant. Classification Manual: • 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). The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. Incarcerated persons requiring separation would be transported to the Main Jail. Policies and procedures must include: Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing; (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Restrictive Housing Privileges 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. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: an incarcerated person’s health. 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 Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing incarcerated people who have: (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and facility staff. (2) Influenced or participated in activity that is criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ people, and facility staff. (3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other incarcerated persons or facility staff. (4) A history of escape or have recently attempted escape. (5) A demonstrated need for protection from other incarcerated people. (d) Documentation indicating the necessity of Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: administrative separation to obtain the objective of The Classification Deputy shall complete the protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Restrictive Housing Placement Notice staff. documenting the reasons for determining that restrictive housing is necessary and provide that completed notice to a mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ clinician for review. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing; evaluation of the need to continue placement in Classification Review Process: Classification administrative separation. 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 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 Although the COPP covers this portion of the display behavior which results in the destruction of regulation, there are no cells of this type at property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to this facility. If an incarcerated person at the ☐ ☐ ☒ self or others. Medium Security Facility requires placement into a safety cell, they would be transferred to the Main Jail. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle and this section will be marked as N/A. The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Use of Safety Cells: An incarcerated person procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐ ☒ approval of the facility manager or designee to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, (Lead Supervisor), or responsible health care but not be limited to: staff, including a physician. (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells punishment or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Use of Safety Cells (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells approval of the facility manager or designee, or 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 Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time Use of Safety Cells: A medical opinion on of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be placement and retention should be obtained medically cleared for continued retention, referral to within one (1) hour after placement into a advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a ☐ ☐ ☒ safety cell. A medical assessment should be minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. completed within six (6) hours after placement. Continued medical assessments should occur every six (6) hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells care staff shall obtain a mental health Use of Safety Cells: The deputy placing the opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff inmate into the safety cell shall notify medical on placement and retention, which shall be secured as staff upon placement and notify mental health soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from ☐ ☐ ☒ as soon as possible. placement. A mental health assessment shall be completed within twelve (12) hours of placement and upon request. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Procedures shall be established to assure Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells; administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. 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 Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Use of Safety Cells designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's This information is noted on the Safety Cell safety or to the security of the facility are documented. form. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 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 Although the COPP covers this portion of the incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety regulation, there are no cells of this type at or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. this facility. If an incarcerated person at the ☐ ☐ ☒ Medium Security Facility requires placement into a sobering cell, they would be transferred to the Main Jail. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle and this section will be marked as N/A. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as 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 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 Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of must receive an evaluation by responsible health care Sobering/Observation Cell ☐ ☐ ☒ staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every Sobering/Observation Cell: Intermittent and half 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. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 2, Section 209 – Americans with responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Disabilities Act; Developmentally Disabled/ procedures for the identification and evaluation, Intellectually Disabled Incarcerated Persons appropriate classification and housing, protection, and Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care developmental disabilities. Chapter 2, Section 243 – Special Care Inmates Chapter 2, Section 248 – Behavioral Health Units ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation Classification Manual 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 Chapter 2, Section 243 – Special Care regional center for any incarcerated person suspected Inmates: If the inmate is a Tri-County or confirmed to have a developmental disability for the Regional Center patient, contact Tri-County purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of Regional Center in Oxnard at 1-805-485- such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 3177 or the Santa Barbara office at 1-805- ☒ ☐ ☐ 962-7881, and advise them when a developmentally disabled inmate is in our custody. This notification must occur within twenty-four (24) hours of the inmate's custody; 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement The agency has not used the restraint chair written policies and procedures for the use of restraint during this inspection cycle. Compliance is devices. Restraint devices include any devices which based off of interviews with staff and current immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated policies. If an incarcerated person at the person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this ☒ ☐ ☐ Medium Security Facility requires placement section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, into a restraint chair, they would be or other restraint devices when used to restrain transferred to the Main Jail. 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: 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 Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety immediate medical/mental health referral; Restraint Chair availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraint Chair (5) exercising of extremities. Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety Restraint Chair; Medical/Mental Health ☒ ☐ ☐ Assessment(s) and Medical Retention (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety following requirements: Restraint Chair (1) In no case shall restraints be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety incarcerated people who display behavior which Restraint Chair results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☒ ☐ ☐ intent to cause physical harm to self or others. (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less 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 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 the restraint chair during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based off of interviews with staff and current policies. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 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 Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Restraint shall be secured within one hour from the time of Chair; Medical/Mental Health Assessment(s) placement. 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 Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Restraint four hours of placement. 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. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be 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. The agency has not used the restraint chair during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based off of interviews with staff and current policies. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ person shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation. (10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety use the restraint device manufacturer’s Restraint Chair recommended 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 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 The agency has not used the restraint chair documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐ during this inspection cycle. Compliance is placement; person authorizing placement; names based off of interviews with staff and current of staff involved in the placement; injuries policies. sustained; and the duration of placement. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care Chapter 3, Section 323 – Hospital Transport The facility administrator, in cooperation with the and Hospital Deputy Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Chapter 3, Section 326 – Use of Safety procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Restraint Chair: Under no circumstances people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, shall pregnant females be placed into the the policy shall include reference to the following: restraint chair. A claim of pregnancy shall suffice for purposes of this policy. 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. Chapter 6, Section 608 – Out of County Transports 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. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints: in recovery after delivery or termination of the An incarcerated person known to be pregnant pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or in recovery after delivery shall not be or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. 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 Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints; delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated Persons of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ for the safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints; professional who is currently responsible for the Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated Persons medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐ recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Chapter 3, Section 334 – Use of Restraints; pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in Restraint of Pregnant Incarcerated Persons: writing, of the standards and policies governing The procedures and information related to incarcerated pregnant people. 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. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE 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. Compliance is based on to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or ☒ ☐ ☐ current policy and procedure and interviews palm print impressions from individuals who are with staff. required to provide such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and If force is needed to collect DNA, they would who refuse following written or oral request. not be housed in this facility. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 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 Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample by 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 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 Chapter 3, Section 320 – Cell Extractions extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Chapter 3, Section 377 – DNA Sample audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction Collection; Refusals event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. ☒ ☐ ☐ Notwithstanding the use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM 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 following is a list of a few programs the education program for incarcerated persons. facility offers: • STP (Sheriff’s Treatment Program) Tattoo Removal o Prison Yoga o General Education by Allan o Hancock College Santa Barbara Therapy o Dogs • THRIVE (Therapeutic Reentry Interventions Toward Vital Empowerment) • AA/NA • Planned Parenthood Workshops • Criminals & Gang Members Anonymous ☒ ☐ ☐ • Sheriff’s Treatment Programs • Personal & Family Strengthening • Solar Training Program • Transitions-Mental Health Association SBSO utilizes ViaPath tablets that allow for free educational tools: Calculator, Merriam- Webster Dictionary, and Notices The tablet also has a free section of applications: A ViaPath Entertainment, Books, Education, Facility Apps, Games, Grievances & Requests, Music, and Religion. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. When such services are not made available by the Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated appropriate public officials, then the facility Person Education: The Santa Barbara administrator shall develop and implement an education County Sheriff’s Office may contract with or program with available resources. enter into 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 Chapter 3, Section 365 – Incarcerated vocational, or both, education of housed people. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Education Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 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. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1062 VISITING Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated The facility administrator shall develop and implement Person Visitation written policies and procedures, which include the following requirements: The facility has been unpopulated during this ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: inspection cycle. Compliance is based on (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility current policy and procedure and interviews schedules, space, and number of personnel will with staff. allow. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting 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 Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated IV 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 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation If visits are cancelled, it is the agency’s policy to document all cancelled visits on the module or lead supervisor’s recap. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this 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. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) Video visitation is not used at this facility 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 Video visitation is not used at this facility 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 Medium Security Facility 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. Chapter 3, Section 364 – Incarcerated Person Visitation Visitation is closed from 1000-1145 hours. Incarcerated persons may lose visitation privileges based on disciplinary sanctions. Any visitor who fails to follow facility rules or regulations, 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 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. Compliance is based on incarcerated person may send or receive; current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated read when there is a valid security reason and the Person Mail Guidelines; Incoming U.S. Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s 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, Chapter 6, Section 369 – Incarcerated confidentially, with the facility manager or the facility Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds 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 correspondence with family members and friends but order a welfare pack that contains a soap, without limitation on the number of postage paid toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, razor envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to (dependent on housing), pencil, eight (8) the courts. sheets of writing 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 Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library Services Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and The facility administrator shall develop written policies Periodicals and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV facilities. The scope of such service shall be The facility has been unpopulated during this determined by the facility administrator. The library ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. Compliance is based on service shall include access to the following resources current policy and procedure and interviews via paper documents or through electronic media and with staff. include current information on community services and resources, and religious, educational, legal reference material and recreational reading material. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 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 The facility has been unpopulated during this ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over inspection cycle. Compliance is based on a period of seven days to include: current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and 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. 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 Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Recreation; Procedures 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, Chapter 3, Section 368 – Library Services AND WRITINGS Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated Person Mail Guidelines (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and shall develop written policies and procedures which will Periodicals permit incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, periodical, or writing The facility has been unpopulated during this accepted for distribution by the United States Postal ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. Compliance is based on Service. The facility administrator shall develop and current policy and procedure and interviews implement a written plan to make available a current with staff. newspaper or other like source, including a non-English language alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated any legitimate penological interest; Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated mail containing information concerning where, how, Person Mail Guidelines or from whom such matter may be obtained; and Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and any matter of a character tending to incite murder, Periodicals arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a character tending to incite ☒ ☐ ☐ crimes against children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; (3) open and inspect any publications or packages Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated received by an incarcerated person; and Person Mail Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 370 – Books and Periodicals (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 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. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Chapter 3, Section 383 – Telephone Calls: Staff will ensure that incarcerated persons The facility administrator shall develop written policies with disabilities, including those housed in and procedures which allow access to a telephone or specialty health care units, have access to communication device beyond those telephone calls telephones (and/or videophones, when which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. necessary as an accommodation) that is Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by equal to what is available to similarly situated others as having hearing or speech impairments shall incarcerated persons without disabilities, be provided access to the appropriate consistent with individual health and security telecommunication device which will facilitate needs. The use of telephones and communication. Such devices may include but are not videophones for incarcerated persons with limited to videophones, teletypewriters, or third-party disabilities is included in Custody Policy communications assistance. An individual’s access to Section 209 – Americans with Disabilities Act. telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so is required to uphold the safety and ☒ ☐ ☐ SBSO also has Via Path tablets that have an security of the facility. 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. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated The facility administrator shall develop written policies Person Mail Guidelines and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this Such access shall consist of: inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Chapter 3, Section 369 Inmate Mail regulations, and, Guidelines ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 381 Indigent Inmate – Essential Services (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Chapter 3, Section 322 – Facility Access Chapter 3, Section 369 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Mail Guidelines 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1069 ORIENTATION Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: administrator shall develop written policies and Custody Operations shall provide every procedures for the implementation of a program for incarcerated person housed in the jail people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient facilities with a copy of the Incarcerated them at the time of placement in a living area. person Orientation Handbook in an accessible format within six (6) hours of processing and classification. The information is available and provided in both English or Spanish languages and shall be provided in large print (at least 18-point font) in English and Spanish for incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons with visual impairments. The Handbook is also available on the tablets for incarcerated persons to view. The material will be supplied to the incarcerated person, when dressed in jail clothing, and is provided for their information and guidance during their incarceration. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. Both written and verbal information shall be provided Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated and 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 Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated orientation information to each person, including those Person Orientation with disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited Custody Operations Orientation Handbook: English proficiency (LEP). Custody Operations shall provide every incarcerated person housed in the jail facilities with a copy of the Incarcerated person Orientation Handbook in an accessible format within six (6) hours of processing and classification. The information is available and provided in both ☒ ☐ ☐ English or Spanish languages and shall be provided in large print (at least 18-point font) in English and Spanish for incarcerated persons with visual impairments. The Handbook is also available on the tablets for incarcerated persons to view. The material will be supplied to the incarcerated person, when dressed in jail clothing, and is provided for their information and guidance during their incarceration. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a program shall be published and include, but not Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated be limited to, the following: Person Orientation (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook rules; Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (3) grievance procedures; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (4) programs and activities available and method of Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated application; Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (5) medical and mental health services; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (6) classification/housing assignments; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; Although the practice is being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in ☒ ☐ ☐ the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (8) voting, including registration; Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 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 Chapter 3, Section 366 – Incarcerated opportunities for personal hygiene. Person Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Incarcerated Person Orientation Video 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS 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 The facility has been unpopulated during this facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private inspection cycle. Compliance is based on agencies for individual or family social service programs ☒ ☐ ☐ current policy and procedure and interviews for incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize with staff. 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 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 Chapter 3, Section 379 – Voting Custody Operations Orientation Handbook The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop The facility has been unpopulated during this ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures whereby the county inspection cycle. Compliance is based on registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, current policy and procedure and interviews state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. with staff. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES Chapter 2, Section 203 – In-Custody Marriages The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Chapter 3, Section 328 – Searches; Religious shall develop written policies and procedures to provide Headwear opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in Chapter 3, Section 372 – Religious Head religious services, practices, and counseling on a Coverings voluntary basis. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 373 – Religion Custody Operations Orientation Handbook The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall develop written policies and procedures whereby all BSCC staff reviewed a sample of grievances incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to and appeals from January 2025 to the time of submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions the inspection to determine compliance. of confinement, including but not limited to: medical BSCC staff also reviewed SBSO’s Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; Tracker. This tool assists staff with ensuring program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting grievances are addressed in a timely manner. procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding. Such policies and procedures shall include: The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (1) a grievance form; Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook (2) instructions for registering and appealing a Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance grievance, including relevant deadlines; Procedures: Incarcerated persons who request assistance with completing a grievance, or who appear unable to understand the grievance system or who otherwise appear to lack the ability to complete a grievance based on a disability, illiteracy or a language barrier shall be provided assistance with completing a ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance or appeal and shall be provided with effective communication accommodations as outlined in Custody Policy 209 – American’s with Disabilities Act. Incarcerated persons who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided with a sign- language interpreter as part of the grievance/appeal process. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook (3) a process for submission and handling of Although the practice is being conducted anonymous grievances; according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in ☒ ☐ ☐ the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance Procedures Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appropriate staff level; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (5) appeal to the next level of review; Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures; Appeal Process 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance level of review which acts on the grievance; Procedures; Appeal Process: 3. This policy ☒ ☐ ☐ requires written responses including reasons for denial at each level of review. (7) provision for a non-automated initial response Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within a reasonable time limit which shall not Procedures: All attempts should be made to exceed a period of 15 calendar days; reply to grievances and appeal within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt. SBSO also uses a Grievance Tracker to ensure grievances are addressed in a timely ☒ ☐ ☐ manner. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance within the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance appeal, response, and related documents to the Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person; and, (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance regular review of grievances, responses, and Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Chapter 3, Section 361 – Grievance The facility may establish written policy and procedure Procedures; Grievance System Abuse to control the submission of an excessive number of ☒ ☐ grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility Custody Operations Orientation Handbook administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated The facility has been unpopulated during this ☒ ☐ ☐ persons. inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy with staff. should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated simply and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in Person Discipline housing units and the booking area or issued to each ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody Operations Orientation Handbook person upon booking. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated unable to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Person Discipline: For inmates who are provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them unable to read and for persons with verbally or provide them with material in an disabilities, Jail Orientation Handbook are ☒ ☐ ☐ understandable form regarding jail rules and presented over the jail video system on a disciplinary procedures and actions. daily basis. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated PERSONS Person Discipline Custody Operations Orientation Handbook Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. The facility has been unpopulated during this The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the inspection cycle. Compliance is based on following elements: current policy and procedure and interviews ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- with staff. conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and supervisory approval. (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules 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. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. 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. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline A staff member with investigative and disciplinary 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 Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated are involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline Such charges pending against an incarcerated person Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated shall be acted on with the following provisions and Person Discipline within specified timeframes: 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency provides a copy to the of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. incarcerated person. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ violation report when a person incarcerated hearing may be postponed or continued for a waives their right to have a disciplinary reasonable time through a written waiver by the hearing no sooner than 24 hours. incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing Person Discipline and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The incarcerated person shall have access to staff ☒ ☐ ☐ or assistance when they have limited literacy, or the issues are complex. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated hours after an incarcerated person has been Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 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 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 The agency provides a copy to the kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. incarcerated person. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Discipline 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline; Forms of Discipline The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule The facility has been unpopulated during this infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a inspection cycle. Compliance is based on progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of current policy and procedure and interviews discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the with staff. 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 Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: The Sheriff’s Office does not utilize restrictive The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly housing for disciplinary purposes. prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated actions shall not include corporal punishment, group Person Discipline; Limitations of Disciplinary punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological Action degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: inspection cycle. Compliance is based on (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an current policy and procedure and interviews option of last resort and as a response to the most with staff. serious and threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and with the least restrictive conditions possible. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing: for 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by Classification staff shall review the the facility manager before the disciplinary classification and housing of an incarcerated separation status is continued. This review shall person housed in restrictive housing at least include a consultation with health care staff. Such every thirty (30) days or sooner if reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days circumstances warrant. thereafter 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 Chapter 3, Section 306 – Restrictive Housing have the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any portion of the day except that those incarcerated persons who ☒ ☐ ☐ engage in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. (3) If after placement in separation, mental health or 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 Although the practice is being conducted person or group of incarcerated people to exercise the according to this regulation, BSCC staff right of punishment over any other incarcerated person provided technical assistance after the or group of incarcerated people. documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with Note: PC § 4019.5. procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in ☒ ☐ ☐ the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline; Limitation of Disciplinary Action (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary purposes. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level Person Discipline of personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of ☒ ☐ ☐ these regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld 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 Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated be suspended as a disciplinary measure. Person Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Chapter 2, Section 200 – Custody Records Chapter 3, Section 363 – Incarcerated Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is Person Discipline kept of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this rule violation reports and report of the disposition of inspection cycle. Compliance is based on each. current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable Diseases (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Chapter 2, Section 246 – Inter-Facility facility administrator and the county health officer, shall Transfer of Medical/Mental Health Records develop a written plan to address the identification, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated treatment, control and follow-up management of Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The Laundering of Contagious Clothing, Linen, plan shall cover the intake screening procedures, ☒ ☐ ☐ and Mattresses identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical evaluation, treatment responsibilities during The facility has been unpopulated during this incarceration and coordination with public health inspection cycle. Compliance is based on officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The current policy and procedure and interviews plan shall reflect the current local incidence of with staff. communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and Diseases the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable reports; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable persons and custody staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (4) Medical procedures required to identify the Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable medical needs, and safety of the affected Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable person that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Diseases (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Chapter 2, Section 244 – Communicable possible exposure of custody staff to a Diseases ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL Chapter 2, Section 240 – Health Care Chapter 3, Incarcerated Person Orientation: The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health To receive medical, dental, mental health, or authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, vision care you can submit a sick-call request which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons form to be placed on the sick call list. or provision made that any incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ requesting medical/mental health attention be given The facility has been unpopulated during this such attention. inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service: The kitchen serves the incarcerated person In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and population three (3) meals per day, with one those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall (1) of the meals classified as a hot meal. be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental Meal delivery times shall be scheduled to food must be served to incarcerated persons if more ensure that no more than 14 hours passes than 14 hours pass between evening and morning between meal deliveries, absent documented meals. Additionally, supplemental food must be served exigent circumstances. to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible The Food Services Managers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ physician. 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. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the 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 Chapter 3, Section 384 – Food Service: The may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall Food Services Manager is responsible for be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and supervising the staff cooks and ensuring that on medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed those cooks are supervising the preparation meal. of the food, following relevant policies and procedures and preparing meals in accordance with nutritional and legal ☒ ☐ ☐ guidelines. Per the Food Services Manager, any missed meals are replaced with the proper meal to be served (i.e. regular, religious, or medical) as soon as practical. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but Exchange: 1.d. Four pairs of socks Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities shall include, but not be limited to: The facility has been unpopulated during this (a) Clean socks and footwear; inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (b) Clean outergarments; and, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; ☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and Exchange (c) Clean undergarments; Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and Exchange: 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 Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; ☒ ☐ ☐ Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and Exchange (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and ☒ ☐ ☐ Exchange: 1.c. Four pairs of underwear (boxers or panties) consistent with their gender identity The person’s personal undergarments and footwear Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated may be substituted for the institutional undergarments Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene and footwear specified in this regulation. This option notwithstanding, the facility has the primary ☒ ☐ ☐ responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and 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, Bedding, Linen, and Clothing Issue and free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. Exchange: 2. Issued clothing will be Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered, compatible with their gender identity and gender and kept in good repair. expression. ☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff visited the laundry area which prepares clothing for both the Main Jail and MSF. All clothing, linens, and mattresses that were prepared for circulation were clean and free from tears or holes. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL Chapter 3, Section 385 – Laundry; Vermin CLOTHING Control There shall be written policies and procedures The facility has been unpopulated during this developed by the facility administrator to control inspection cycle. Compliance is based on contamination and/or spread of vermin in all ☒ ☐ ☐ current policy and procedure and interviews incarcerated people’s personal clothing. Infested with staff. 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 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 These items are provided during the intake personal hygiene items. ☒ ☐ ☐ process in the Main Jail. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. Each menstruating person shall be provided with Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: requested with no maximum allowance. Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, and razors shall be initially provided within the first 12 hours of housing assignment. Any person confined within a Sheriff’s Office facility shall, upon request, be allowed to continue to use materials necessary for ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene with regard to their menstrual cycle and reproductive system, including, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons, at no cost to the incarcerated person. When the facility is populated, sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons are readily available for menstruating persons, i.e. medical and female housing. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated supply themself with the following personal care items, Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, shall be issued: The facility has been unpopulated during this ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Toothbrush, inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. (b) Dentifrice, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (c) Soap, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (d) Comb, and Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (e) Shaving implements. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 Although the practice is being conducted hours of housing assignment. according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, and razors shall be initially provided. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any Although the practice is being conducted personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and ☒ ☐ ☐ relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: Necessary items such as a comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet tissue, sanitary napkins, and razors shall be initially provided. Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. Although the practice is being conducted according to this regulation, BSCC staff provided technical assistance after the documentation review and the COPP was updated to ensure the policy coincided with procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and ☒ ☐ ☐ relayed to all SBSO personnel. Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; III. Procedures: 4. Disposable razors are available through the commissary for incarcerated persons who wish to order them. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Issuance of Razors between individual uses by the method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; III. Code of Regulations. Procedures; Haircut Procedures: 1. Housing units will be issued electric hair clippers by the module deputy. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1266 SHOWERING Chapter 2, Section 202 – Civil Commitments Chapter 2, Section 208 – Prison Rape There shall be written policies and procedures Elimination Act (PREA) developed by the facility administrator for Chapter 2, Section 241 – Mental Health Care showering/bathing. Chapter 3, Section 301 – Intake Classification Chapter 3, Section 303 – Use of Sobering/Observation Cell Chapter 3, Section 304 – Use of Safety Cells Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers 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. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated shower/bathe upon assignment to a housing unit and at Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons least every other day or more often if possible. ☒ ☐ ☐ are provided the opportunity to shower every day. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Although the practice is being conducted prohibited from showering at least every other day according to this regulation, BSCC staff following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is provided technical assistance after the prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager documentation review and the COPP was or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be updated to ensure the policy coincided with documented. procedures and this portion of the regulation. This information was immediately updated in the following resources listed below and relayed to all SBSO personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Showers Chapter 3, Section 367 – Incarcerated Person Recreation: All incarcerated persons are provided the opportunity to shower every day. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES 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. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of 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 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 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 The facility has been unpopulated during this area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. Compliance is based on but not be limited to: current policy and procedure and interviews (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the with staff. requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (c) one towel; and, Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene (d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated and (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene: facility. 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 Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the Person Clothing and Personal Hygiene incarcerated person. ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons are initially provided with two blankets and a mattress. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and MAINTENANCE Operations Review Chapter 3, Section 362 – Incarcerated person The facility administrator shall develop written policies Clothing and Personal Hygiene; Housing and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable cleanliness: Cleaning and sanitation level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the schedules and procedures are located in the facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule Sanitation Plan of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and SBSO Sanitation Plan: Everyone, staff and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work inmates alike, share the responsibility of practices which may be found. ☒ ☐ ☐ addressing the sanitary conditions within our jails. Custody Operations Orientation Handbook During the onsite inspection, the facility was clean. The facility has been unpopulated during this inspection cycle. Compliance is based on current policy and procedure and interviews with staff. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 1, Section 102 – Inspection and Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized Operations Review; Sanitation, Safety, and according to policies and procedures established by the Maintenance health authority. Sanitation Plan, Section A-1 – Cleaning Responsibilities – Custody Staff; Ensure that cells are cleaned and sanitary 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. SBSO utilizes an Environment of Care Monitor. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 8 Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply. subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; ☐ ☒ ☐ however, if minors are held in the building, they may be subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1. 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Minors are not held or brought into the IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY 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 are not held or brought into the INCARCERATED ADULTS 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. 1102 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held or brought into the 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. 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES Minors are not held or brought into the 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 are not held or brought into the 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 are not held or brought into the 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 are not held or brought into the 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION 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 are not held or brought into the JAILS 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 are not held or brought into the 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 52 of 52 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 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 Pre 1973 6/94: ☐ 2/99: 2001: ☒ 2005: 2008: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS Title 15 ☐ ☐ ☐ (Check All That Apply): 2010: ☐ 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Lucero Adamos DATE: 09/16/2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Weapons lockers are located on the perimeter of the secured area. 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 This is not a booking facility. pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 This facility is not equipped with a sobering if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to cell. If the need for a sobering cell placement ☒ themselves or others are held. ☐ ☐ arises, the individual is transferred to the Main Jail. 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 The secured vault for property is in the Main ☒ space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐ Jail. 1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR ROOM ☒ A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5020 Santa Barbara SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 2 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 sobering cell placement A safety cell shall: arises, the individual is transferred to the Main 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒ Jail. ☐ ☐ 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 3 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 1963 and 2001 standards. 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 4 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 5 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE This is located at Main Jail. 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 6 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 7 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 There are no urinal troughs in this facility. 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 8 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 There are no wash basin troughs in this ☒ substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ facility. 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 9 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 10 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 Weapons lockers are located on the perimeter of the secured area. ☒ ☐ 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 11 of 11 A383 PHY Type I-IV (25-26).dot (rev.2/25) 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 Lucero Adamos DATE: 09/16/2025 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 18 2 14 D Dormitory 2001 1 45 40 40 61’ x 20’ x 11’ 3 6 5 Barracks Note: There is 1458 ft² of dayroom space (1458 ft² +1220 ft² = 2678 ft² total. 2678/65 = RC of 41) 2012-2014: 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. 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 SHRF Medium Security Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult.dot (rev.12/23)