Santa Cruz SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

October 14, 2025 Chris Clark, Sheriff-Coroner Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office 5200 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Clark: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected between Thursday, July 10, 2025 (on-site) and Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (completion of document review): FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Santa Cruz County Jail 5280 II Rehabilitation and Reentry (R&R) Facility 5300 II Rountree Facility 5310 II Santa Cruz Blaine Street Facility 5320 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 BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Title 24 Section 1231.2.9 Dayrooms: At the Main Jail (BSCC# 5280), triple bunks are being used in the dayrooms of Modules A, C, D, E, F, G, and H, resulting in an insufficient amount of dayroom Chris Clark Sheriff-Coroner Page 2 square footage based on population and rated capacity. This also results in not enough showers, toilets, and washbasins to support the number of persons present as referenced by the sections below. Title 24 Section 1231.3.1 Toilets: At the Main Jail, triple bunks are being used in the dayrooms of Modules A, C, D, E, F, G, and H, resulting in an insufficient number of toilets for the population. Title 24 Section 1231.3.2 Wash Basins: At the Main Jail, triple bunks are being used in the dayrooms of Modules A, C, D, E, F, G, and H, resulting in an insufficient number of wash basins for the population. Title 24 Section 1231.3.4 Showers: At the Main Jail, triple bunks are being used in the dayrooms of Modules A, C, D, E, F, G, and H, resulting in an insufficient number of showers for the population. Title 24 Section 1231.3.5 Beds: At the Main Jail, Modules A, C, D, E, F, G, and H were utilizing triple bunks in the dayrooms that were not secured to the floor or wall. For detailed information, refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP) An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, BSCC staff presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report for noncompliance items found during the inspection. Although we discussed potential corrective measures, the BSCC is awaiting receipt of a CAP from your department. Once received, BSCC staff will respond to your CAP under a separate cover letter. * * * Please email me at rob.gardner@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 846-4604 if you have any questions. 5280+ Santa Cruz SHRF CI LTR 25-26 Chris Clark Sheriff-Coroner Page 3 Sincerely, ROBERT GARDNER Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Santa Cruz County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Santa Cruz County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Santa Cruz County* County Administrator, Santa Cruz County* Socorro Luna, Lieutenant, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 5280+ Santa Cruz SHRF CI LTR 25-26 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5280 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Main Jail FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. C. Ramirez, Lt. S. Luna, Compliance Officers J. Reed and L. Esparza, Health Services Administrator S. Hewett, Director of Nursing H. Brandt FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rob Gardner DATE: July 10, 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 mitigating (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section circumstances, with applicable regulations during the 24-25 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall compliance monitoring cycle. 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 NOTE: All Policy sections referenced below are taken from the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Policy Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type Manual / Lexipol dated 2025/06/10, unless otherwise I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC noted. 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. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Policy 219 Staffing Plan A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Compliance with this section is indicated by each local detention facility to ensure the implementation the ability of staff to complete and document and operation of the programs and activities required by at least hourly safety checks in addition to these regulations. completing all operational duties, including but not limited to the requirements listed in ☒ ☐ ☐ Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local Jails. A random sampling of 20 shift rosters was reviewed, along with BSCC staff auditing various logs and documented reports. Completed documentation indicates that enough personnel are assigned to each shift. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at A sample of 20 shift rosters was reviewed, least one employee on duty at all times in a local and it was found that all fixed post positions detention facility or in the building which houses a local and response personnel are scheduled for ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and each shift. accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Each shift roster reviewed had sufficient would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel for emergency response incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Of the sampling of shift rosters reviewed, shall be at least one female employee who shall be female personnel were assigned to each immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ shift. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the agency's personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Organizational Chart and a sampling of 20 shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the shift rosters. The agency has a very low personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a vacancy rate, and they are able to maintain ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the minimum staffing levels on each shift with time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a some use of overtime. review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Policy 503 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 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 Policy 503.3 (a) Safety Checks between safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety check logs throughout March and May 2025 ☒ ☐ ☐ and found the agency in compliance with this regulation. Safety checks were conducted within 60 minutes of the previous check and at random intervals. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Policy 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Policy 516.4 Sobering Cell Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Policy 503(b) Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check logs throughout March and May 2025. ☒ ☐ ☐ check occurred; Checks are being completed at random intervals and in accordance with this section. The agency’s documentation is compliant with all three requirements of this regulation. (2) the location where each individual safety check Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Policy 503.3.1 Safety Check Documentation reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ observed the multiple levels of review and safety checks. documentation that occur for routine Safety checks, Safety Cell placements, and Sobering cells. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Policy 400 Facility Emergencies Policy 402 Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Policy 400 Facility Emergencies person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Policy 400.6 CPR Response health authority, shall develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe and appropriate to do so. These policies shall cover the following key elements: Policy 400.6 CPR Response ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Policy 400.6 CPR Response copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐ a central location and available for review. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Policy 400.6 CPR Response medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicate its use. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Policy 400.6 CPR Response equipment when administering CPR whenever possible ☒ ☐ ☐ to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Policy 400.6 CPR Response correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has ☒ ☐ ☐ passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Policy 400.6 CPR Response CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the 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 Policy 400.6 CPR Response medical responders are present when a person is ☒ ☐ ☐ identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Policy 102 Custody Manual Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a The agency utilizes Lexipol to access and manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The maintain the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s policy and procedures manual shall address all Office Corrections Policy Manual applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be (SCCSOCPM). comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ employees. The manual is reviewed and updated at a minimum of annually. In practice, this process Notes: The policies and procedures required in is ongoing and occurs more frequently than subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate annually. manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. The most recent review and update occurred on June 10, 2025. (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III Policy 100 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Policy 212 Administrative and Supervisory ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. Inspections (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Policy 509 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes Policy 509.3.6 Restrictions on the Use of a prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Carotid Control Hold holds. Policy 509.3.7 Restrictions on the Use of a ☒ ☐ ☐ Choke Hold The use of a carotid restraint or choke hold is not a trained or approved technique used in this facility. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Policy 511 Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons Penal Code Section 3407. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Policy 502 Reception received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ All incoming arrestees are screened at the time of intake. (6) Security and control including physical counts and Policy 212 Administrative and Supervisory searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Inspections contraband control, and key control. Policy 213 Perimeter Security Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Policy 400.12 Review of Emergency review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: Policy 400 Facility Emergencies (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Policy 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning section 1032 of these regulations; Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Facility Manager shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, ☒ ☐ ☐ develop a plan for responding to a fire. The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Policy 400.7 Response to Disturbances hostages; Policy 400.9 Hostages ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 400.10 Escapes (C) mass arrests; Policy 400.11 Civil Disturbances Outside of the Jail Upon being notified that jail space will be needed in response to a civil disturbance ☒ ☐ ☐ involving mass arrests, the Sergeant should notify the Facility Manager. The Facility Manager should make the determination regarding the magnitude of the event and whether it warrants notification of the Sheriff. (D) natural disasters; Policy 401 Emergency Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 404.3 Evacuation Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Policy 400.3(g) ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Periodic testing of emergency equipment (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Policy 400.3(h) ammunition, chemical agents, and related Storage, issue, and use of weapons, ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices (8) Suicide Prevention. Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 601 Disciplinary Separation (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Policy 605 Incarcerated Persons' Rights – and sexual harassment. Protection from Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Policy 606.5 Retaliation respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for Policy 518 End of Term Release ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Policy 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, limited to, the following: Harassment, and Retaliation (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, Policy 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, family, community members, and other interested Harassment, and Retaliation third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be Public access signage was observed at publicly posted at the facility. several locations throughout the facilities. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and Intervention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Policy 708.4 Staff Training personnel. All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising incarcerated persons shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention, to include, at minimum (15 CCR 1030) BSCC staff reviewed suicide prevention training materials and attendance records to verify compliance with this section. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Per staff on-site during the inspection, face- risk. to-face communication occurs between the arresting agency, transportation, and booking staff at the time of intake. ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical and mental health staff evaluate all arrestees at the time of intake into the jail. In addition to the initial screening, additional monitoring and weekly meetings occur to evaluate the continued need for close supervision and intervention of those identified as a suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Policy 506 Classification suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Policy 506.8.2 Special Management and Alert restrictive environment should be considered. Codes This is initially a classification decision that ☒ ☐ ☐ occurs at the time of intake or incident. For those identified as requiring special housing, classification, and mental health staff meet weekly to evaluate if closer supervision is still appropriate and identify intervention strategies for less restrictive housing. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.6 Suicide Watch (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. Intervention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Policy 210.3.2 Incident Reporting attempts. Policy 210.3.3 Deaths Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths All in-custody deaths, suicides, and suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts are investigated and documented in a written report. In-custody deaths are reported within 10 days of the death to the state Attorney General’s Office. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review attempted suicides as defined by the facility Policy 708.7.1 Debriefing administrator, including the development of a corrective action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a administrative review. team of qualified staff to conduct an ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative review of every suicide attempt or in-custody death. At a minimum, the review team consists of the Sheriff or Deputy Chief, County Counsel, Investigative staff, and the responsible physician. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.3 Suicide Prevention Team (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Policy 705 Mental Health Screening and from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation Policy 1001 Counseling Services 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Policy 402 Fire Safety Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local Policy 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff BSCC staff verified that monthly fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention inspections were completed, documented, and maintained as required. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The inspection report was completed on Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ 5/29/2024 by the Santa Cruz Fire Dept. with inspections at least once every two years; no deficiencies noted. (d) an evacuation plan; and, Policy 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 404 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Policy 404.3.2 Emergency Housing of ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. Incarcerated Persons 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Policy 500 Population Management 0B Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with Policy 500 Population Management applicable demographic information as described in the Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified that the agency is providing demographic information to the Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS Policy 209 Incarcerated Persons Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV All records for those incarcerated are stored facility shall develop written policies and procedures for in the agency's JMS system. 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, Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Policy 606.3(i) PREA Coordinator facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its Establishing a process to ensure accurate, incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at uniform data is collected for every allegation a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting of sexual abuse at facilities under the direct requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). ☒ ☐ ☐ control of this office, using a standardized instrument and set of definitions. Upon Note: federal survey on sexual violence. request, the Office shall provide all such data from the previous calendar year to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) no later than June 30 (28 CFR 115.87; 34 USC § 30303; 15 CCR 1041). 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Policy 210 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 20 written and procedures for the maintenance of written records reports that were all completed, submitted, ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical and approved within the timeframes required harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee by the agency policy. or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Policy 215 Community Relations and Public Information Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Policy 215.2(a) Responsibilities Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated Policy 215.2(b) Responsibilities people as specified in sections: (1) 1045, Public Information Plan BSCC staff reviewed the Community ☒ ☐ ☐ Relations and Public Information Plan Policy and verified that sections 1-19 listed below regarding policies and operations of the facility are addressed. (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC within 10 days of an in-custody death. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths health administrator, shall develop written policy and Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall team of qualified staff to conduct an include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative review of every suicide attempt designee, the health administrator, the responsible or in-custody death. In practice, the review physician and other health care, and supervision staff team consists of the Sheriff or Deputy Chief, who are relevant to the incident. Facility Manager, County Counsel, Investigative staff, and the responsible physician. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review initial review report of every in-custody death to the 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 Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths information: Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review (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. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Policy 506 Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, It is the policy of this office to process all or III facility shall develop and implement a written individuals entering this correctional facility to classification plan designed to properly assign determine whether they will be housed in the incarcerated persons to housing units and activities correctional facility, cited and released, according to the categories of gender identity, age, released on their own recognizance (O.R.) or criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, bail, or released back to the community physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- through an appropriate release mechanism, assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or including alternatives to incarceration sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for programs, such as electronic supervision. the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Anyone housed in the correctional facility extent possible within the limits of the available number shall be properly classified according to of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. security and health risks so that appropriate supervision, temporary holding, and housing The written classification plan shall be based on objective assignments may be made. criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 20 person's classification level, housing restrictions, and classification assessments to verify housing assignments. appropriateness and compliance with this regulation. The agency classification screening instrument appeared both comprehensive and appropriate for the size and population of the facility. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish Policy 506.4 Classification Plan and implement a classification system which will include Policy 506.7 Reviews and Appeals the use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign incarcerated Incarcerated people were interviewed during persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and the onsite physical plant inspection and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as reported that they were aware of how to much information as is available about and from the appeal a classification decision. 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, Policy 506.1 Purpose and Scope the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety This policy describes the Santa Cruz County of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Sheriff's Office's classification process, which ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A is designed to identify security and health person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall issues so that incarcerated persons may be be given serious consideration. held and housed in such a way as to foster a safe and secure facility (15 CCR 1050). 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Policy 706 Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be The agency screens all incoming arrestees at made of the person being booked as to whether the the time of intake at booking. Medical staff person has or has had any communicable diseases, such are on duty and available 24 hours per day. as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Medical staff interviewed during the onsite tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or physical plant inspection said that all other special medical problem identified by the health arrestees are screened for communicable or authority. The response shall be noted on the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ pandemic-type diseases at the time of intake screening from. and are triaged for symptoms prior to housing outside of intake. Incarcerated people are also offered and encouraged to accept ongoing testing and vaccination for communicable diseases while in custody and at the time of release. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION Policy 705 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 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 Mental health staff are on-site and available readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 24 hours per day, seven days per week. considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Mental health staff are on-site and available secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ 24 hours per day, seven days per week. daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. Persons 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated Persons Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Policy 504.2 Policy develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Agency practices support the use of the least restrictive housing options. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of exercise records for 20 administratively ☒ ☐ ☐ separated incarcerated people and verified that a minimum of 10 hours of out-of-cell time is occurring. BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the physical plant inspection and were advised that they are offered exercise and recreation nearly every day. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policies and procedures must include: Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Persons housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Policy 504.2 Policy privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility This office shall provide for the secure and staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive housing of any special management incarcerated person but shall not impose more deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or the public (15 CCR 1053). (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Policy 504.9 Health Considerations an incarcerated person’s health. Due to the possibility of self-inflicted injury and depression during periods of separation, ☒ ☐ ☐ health evaluations should include notations of any bruises and other trauma markings and the qualified health care professional's comments regarding the inmate's attitude and outlook. (c) Administrative separation may be used for Policy 504.3 Special Management incarcerated people who have: Incarcerated Persons Housing Criteria (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Policy 506 Classification 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 Completed as part of the classification administrative separation to obtain the objective of process ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Completed as part of the classification evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ process administrative separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL Policy 516 Safety and Sobering Cells Policy 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who A sampling of 20 safety cell logs was ☒ ☐ ☐ display behavior which results in the destruction of reviewed and was found to contain timely property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to safety checks, approvals for placement and self or others. retention, along with medical and mental health interventions. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment Of the safety cell logs reviewed, BSCC staff or as a substitute for treatment. verified that there were no cases where a ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cell was used for the purpose of discipline or treatment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Policy 516.3(a) Safety Cell Procedures approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Placement of an incarcerated person into a reviewed a minimum of every four hours. safety cell requires approval of the Sergeant or the Responsible Physician. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as Policy 516.3(h) Safety Cell Procedures possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be A medical assessment of the incarcerated medically cleared for continued retention, referral to person in the safety cell shall occur as soon advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a as possible, but not more than 12 hours from ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. the time of placement. A qualified healthcare professional should assess the incarcerated person based upon their policy and minimum Title 15 standards (15 CCR 1055). Medical assessments shall be documented. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Mental health personnel are on-site and are care staff shall obtain a mental health accessible 24 hours per day. Of the logs opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by BSCC staff, all mental health placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon opinions or assessments were secured either as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. before or immediately following placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Policy 516.3(c) Safety Cell Procedures twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be A safety check consisting of direct visual documented. observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall be documented. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. BSCC reviewed a sampling of 20 safety cell logs that were found to be complete and timely with their safety checks. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure Policy 516.3(e) Safety Cell Procedures administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Policy 516.3(f) Safety Cell Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Of the reports sampled, BSCC staff verified that nutrition and fluids are being offered and are documented as required by agency policy and this regulation. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Policy 516.3(d) Safety Cell Procedures retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal Of the sample reviewed, BSCC staff verified ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's that all incarcerated persons who were safety or to the security of the facility are documented. placed into a safety cell were provided with a safety smock. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Policy 516.1.1 Definitions The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Sobering cell - A holding cell designed to 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of minimize the risk of injury by falling or incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety dangerous behavior. It is used as an initial or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. sobering place for arrestees or incarcerated persons who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others as a result of being intoxicated from any substance, and who require a protected environment to prevent ☒ ☐ ☐ injury or victimization by other incarcerated persons. BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 20 sobering cell logs and verified that those placed into a sobering cell were assessed by medical personnel, and approvals were obtained and documented on the log. Safety checks were timely, and removal from the cell occurred when the person was able to continue with the admission process of booking. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon Policy 516.4(e) Sobering Cell Procedures as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☒ ☐ ☐ no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over A sample of sobering cell logs was reviewed six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody by BSCC staff, and in no case was a sobering staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ cell used for more than six hours. medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must Health care services are on-site and conduct receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. their assessment at the time of placement into ☒ ☐ ☐ a sobering cell. Verification of this was attained by BSCC staff during a review of the Sobering Cell log documentation. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the Policy 516.4(b) Sobering Cell Procedures sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. Such observation shall be documented. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ minutes on an irregular schedule. Each visual observation of the incarcerated person by staff shall be documented. Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the sobering cell log. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Policy 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 602.3 Facility Manager responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the The San Andreas Regional Center is regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or contacted when a person in custody is confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ suspected of having a developmental purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of disability. such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Policy 511 Use of Restraints Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints shall be used only to prevent self- written policies and procedures for the use of restraint injury, injury to others, or property damage. devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Restraints may also be applied according to immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated inmate classification, such as maximum person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this security, to control the behavior of a high-risk ☒ ☐ ☐ section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or inmate while he/she is being moved outside other restraint devices when used to restrain the cell or housing unit. incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated BSCC reviewed all 12 instances of the use of person in restraints to responsible health care staff. a restraint chair during this inspection cycle. Of the logs reviewed, safety checks were timely, observations were articulated on the log, and approvals were indicated on the logs. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) acceptable restraint devices; Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Policy 511 Use of Restraints immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (5) exercising of extremities. Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.5 Range of Motion (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Policy 511 Use of Restraints following requirements: Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Policy 511 Use of Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Policy 511 Use of Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Policy 511 Use of Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Policy 511 Use of Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.4 Use of Restraints – Clinical placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ four hours of placement. Policy 511.4 Use of Restraints – Clinical (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Policy 511 Use of Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in Policy 511 Use of Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control 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 Policy 511 Use of Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the Policy 511 Use of Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Policy 511 Use of Restraints Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Of the restraint logs reviewed, there were no procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant instances of a pregnant person being placed people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the into a restraint device. policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Policy 511.9.1Incarcerated Persons in Labor in recovery after delivery or termination of the ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Policy 511 Use of Restraints delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Policy 511.9 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. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Policy 511 Use of Restraints who is currently responsible for the medical care of Policy 511.9 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. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Policy 511 Use of Restraints pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnant people. There were no pregnant persons in custody on the day of the onsite physical plant inspection. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE Policy 517 Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office will law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel assist in the expeditious collection of required including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to biological samples from arrestees and collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or offenders in accordance with the laws of this palm print impressions from individuals who are required ☒ ☐ ☐ state and with as little reliance on force as to provide such samples, specimens or impressions practicable. pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. In practice, when force is necessary for the collection of DNA or biological samples, the person is transported to the hospital for collection. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Obtain Samples an objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Obtain Samples secure voluntary compliance shall be documented ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to authorization of the facility watch commander or Obtain Samples 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 Policy 517.5.1 Video Recording extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. A video recording should be made any time The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the force is used to obtain a biological sample. length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the The recording should document all staff use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the ☒ ☐ ☐ participating in the process, in addition to the tape shall be retained administratively. methods and all force used during the collection. The recording should be part of the investigation file, if any, or otherwise retained in accordance with the office’s established records retention schedule. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM Policy 215 Community Relations and Public Information The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall Policy 504.6 Maintenance of Programs and plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Services education program for incarcerated persons. Policy 522.1 Electronic Tablets ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency partners with Cabrillo Community College to provide inmate education for all facilities. When such services are not made available by the appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or During the physical plant inspection, BSCC vocational, or both, education of housed people. staff interviewed inmates and were advised ☒ ☐ ☐ that they were either participating in or knew how to participate in programming. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Access to vocational training is linked to established. Modified academic or vocational classification and housing assignment. opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ Robust vocational training opportunities are practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules available at the R&R and Blaine Street and regulations. facilities. 1062 VISITING Policy 1006 Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement All incarcerated persons are allowed two written policies and procedures, which include the completed visits of 30 minutes each per following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ week. The agency has incorporated video (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: visitation that is accessible on the tablets. (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting On the day of the physical plant inspection, hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made BSCC staff observed visiting schedules to be available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. posted in the public lobby of the jail and ☒ ☐ ☐ housing units. Visiting schedules are listed in the Orientation Handbook and are accessible on the agency website. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV All incarcerated persons are allowed two facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two completed visits of 30 minutes each per ☒ ☐ ☐ visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated week. The agency has incorporated video person each week. visitation that is accessible on the tablets. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Policy 1006 Visitation operational or safety and security concern exists. All Policy 1006.6 Denial or Termination of cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Visiting Privileges manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled visits and document such review. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Policy 1006 Visitation section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 1006.7 General Visitation Rules children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is available on tablets to visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the supplement existing in-person visitation. ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors Visitation that occurs on-site is at no cost to are onsite and participating in either in-person or video the visitor or the incarcerated person. visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; In-person with a barrier. Remote video visitation. Visitation hours; In-person is available Saturday-Sunday. Video visitation is available Sunday-Saturday. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, A minimum of two weekly visits totaling one hour of visitation. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Only as indicated within Policy 1006. 1063 CORRESPONDENCE Policy 1004 Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons may, at their own and procedures for correspondence which provide that: expense, send and receive mail without (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an restrictions on quantity. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person may send or receive; BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated persons on the day of the onsite physical plant inspection and were advised that there are no limitations to sending and receiving mail. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be Policy 1004.6 Processing and Inspection of read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail by Staff manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s Policy 1004.4 Confidential Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, Policy 1004.4 Confidential Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Policy 1004.10 Indigent Incarcerated Persons shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Requests for Writing Materials and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES Policy 1003 Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies This facility operates library services that and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV provide leisure and legal reading materials to facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined incarcerated persons. by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources via paper ☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons interviewed by documents or through electronic media and include BSCC staff stated that they have access to current information on community services and library services, including law library material resources, and religious, educational, legal reference upon written request or on the tablets. material and recreational reading material. Tablets are accessible to all incarcerated persons, and on the day of the physical plant inspection, BSCC staff observed tablets located in all housing units. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME Policy 1008 Exercise and Out of Cell Time Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Persons develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of Policy 504.6 Maintenance of Programs and 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of Services seven days to include: A minimum of three hours of outdoor recreation for the exercising of large muscle groups and a minimum of seven hours of programming and recreation is offered each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of exercise records for 20 administratively separated incarcerated people and verified that a minimum of 10 hours of out-of-cell time is occurring. BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the physical plant inspection and were advised that they are offered exercise and recreation nearly every day. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND Policy 1004.7 Books, Magazines, WRITINGS Newspapers, Checks, Money Orders, and Periodicals (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any and prohibited by the Bureau Commander, book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for incarcerated persons are permitted to ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The purchase, receive and read any soft cover facility administrator shall develop and implement a book, non-hard, non-leather bound book, written plan to make available a current newspaper or newspaper, periodical or writing accepted for other like source, including a non-English language distribution by the U. S. Postal Service (15 alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested CCR 1066(a)). people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any Policy 1004.8 Rejection of Books, legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ Magazines, Routine Mail, Photos, and Periodicals 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 37 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 Policy 1004.8 Rejection of Books, mail containing information concerning where, how, Magazines, Routine Mail, Photos, and or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Periodicals matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any Staff shall notify the Watch Commander matter of a character tending to incite crimes against whenever a decision is made to reject books, ☒ ☐ ☐ children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or magazines, or periodicals. The Facility an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of Manager or the authorized designee will be weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other responsible for making the final decision as to unlawful activity; the specific magazines, periodicals, and other materials that will be prohibited within this facility. (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All packages received are opened and received by an incarcerated person; and inspected for contraband and the ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriateness of content prior to delivery to the recipient. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, The number of books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may periodicals, or writings that an inmate may ☒ ☐ ☐ have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one possess is not limited unless they present a time. fire concern. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Policy 1005 Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Correctional Facility will provide access and procedures which allow access to a telephone or to telephones for use by incarcerated persons communication device beyond those telephone calls consistent with federal and state law. The which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Facility Manager or the authorized designee Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by shall develop written procedures establishing others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be the guidelines for access and usage (15 CCR provided access to the appropriate telecommunication 1067). All incarcerated persons will be device which will facilitate communication. Such devices ☒ ☐ ☐ provided a copy of the telephone usage rules may include but are not limited to videophones, as part of their incarcerated person teletypewriters, or third-party communications orientation during the booking process. assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so All incarcerated people have access to is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. telephones. BSCC staff observed telephones located in the dayroom of each housing area. Incarcerated people who were interviewed demonstrated their ability to use the tablets for communication. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Policy 603 Access to Courts and Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies All incarcerated persons have free access to ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have courts and counsel. access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Policy 1004 Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential interview rooms are available on- ☒ ☐ ☐ site. 1069 ORIENTATION Policy 502 Reception Policy 502.7 Inmate Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a living area. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Both written and verbal information shall be provided and Each person entering housing receives a may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ verbal orientation along with a video orientation and a handbook. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation The handbook is available in English and information to each person, including those with Spanish, and assistance is provided for those ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English needing reasonable accommodations. proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not The orientation handbook was reviewed by be limited to, the following: BSCC staff and found to contain all the ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage required elements listed in sections 1-10 rules; below. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS Policy 1001 Counseling Services Policy 1009 Individual/Family Services The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Programs develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies The agency provides a wide variety of social ☒ ☐ ☐ for individual or family social service programs for and educational programs for incarcerated incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the people. Many of them link social services, services and resources available in the community and community-based organizations, community may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service colleges, and veterans’ services for transition delivery. to the community. The range and source of such services shall be at the Several of these services are provided by the discretion of the facility administrator and may include: agency and are augmented by the services (a) risk and needs assessments; provided by outside community-based (b) best practices in: providers. (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1071 VOTING Policy 610 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ during the onsite physical plant inspection, written policies and procedures whereby the county and those interviewed advised that they are registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, aware of how to access voter registration and state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. vote. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES Policy 1007 Religious Programs The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility This policy provides guidance regarding the shall develop written policies and procedures to provide right of incarcerated persons to exercise their opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religion and for evaluating accommodation religious services, practices, and counseling on a requests for faith-based religious practices of voluntary basis. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons (15 CCR 1072). BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the onsite physical plant inspection and were advised that religious programming is accessible and available in all housing areas. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy 609 Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and It is the policy of this office that any Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall incarcerated person may file a grievance develop written policies and procedures whereby all relating to conditions of confinement, which incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to includes release date, housing, medical care, submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions food services, hygiene and sanitation needs, of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; out of cell time opportunities, classification classification actions; disciplinary actions; program actions, disciplinary actions, program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; participation, telephone and mail use and food, clothing, and bedding. procedures, visiting procedures, and Such policies and procedures shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ allegations of sexual abuse. A sampling of 20 grievances and appeals was reviewed by BSCC staff and was found to be consistently responded to within the timelines required in policy. During the onsite physical plant inspection, incarcerated people were interviewed by BSCC staff and advised that they are aware of the grievance process and how to access a grievance. (1) a grievance form; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions for registering or appealing grievance, including relevant deadlines; grievance are listed on the grievance form, in ☒ ☐ ☐ the orientation handbook, and are accessible on the tablet. (3) a process for submission and handling of ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate staff level; (5) appeal to the next level of review; A sample of grievance appeals was reviewed ☒ ☐ ☐ and appropriately addressed within required timelines. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) provision for a non-automated initial response A sample of grievances was reviewed and within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed found to be consistently responded to within a period of 15 calendar days; the timelines required in policy. An additional ☒ ☐ ☐ sampling of grievance appeals was reviewed and appropriately addressed within required timelines. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Grievances submitted regarding medical, within the facility; food service, or commissary services are ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded for tracking and are routed accordingly. (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people appeal, response, and related documents to the regarding the grievance process, and all incarcerated person; and, reported that, when navigating the grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ process, they are always provided with copies of their grievance, responses, and related documentation. (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Policy 609.4 Grievance Reviews regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Policy 609.3.5 Frivolous Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Policy 600 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility It is the policy of this office to maintain written administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary general categories of prohibited incarcerated actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. person behavior that are clear, consistent, and uniformly applied. Written rules and Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy ☒ ☐ ☐ guidelines will be made available to all should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, incarcerated persons. They will include a Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. process for resolving minor infractions and a hearing process for a more serious breach of incarcerated person rules. Criminal acts may be referred to the appropriate criminal agency. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Orientation handbooks are issued prior to and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing housing. Verbal orientation, including an units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☒ ☐ ☐ explanation of disciplinary rules, is given at booking. the time of housing. Tablets are available in all housing areas. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable The handbook is available in English and to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Spanish, and assistance is provided for those provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them needing reasonable accommodations to ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an understand jail rules and violations. understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 37 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 Policy 600 Discipline PERSONS Policy 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The incarcerated people orientation and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. addresses rules and sanctions. The The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following discipline process, along with discipline elements: ☒ ☐ ☐ reports, was reviewed by BSCC staff and was (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- compliant with this regulation. 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 Policy 600.4.2 Major Rule Violations or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Major rule violations are considered a threat by the staff member observing the act and submitted to to the safety, security, or efficiency of the the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such facility, its staff members, incarcerated violations may include, but are not limited to: persons, or visitors. Staff members witnessing or becoming aware of a major rule violation shall take immediate steps to stabilize and manage the situation, including immediate notification of a supervisor. A sampling of 20 disciplinary packets for major rule violations resulting in the ☒ ☐ ☐ imposition of sanctions was reviewed by BSCC staff. The packets reviewed contained original written notices, the hearings were conducted by an uninvolved hearing officer within the required timeframes, the persons charged with rule violations were present for disciplinary hearings and were able to appeal the suggested imposed sanction should they disagree. Of those appeals, they were processed and resolved within the required timeframes. 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary Policy 600.5 Investigations authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are All formal disciplinary hearings are conducted ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. by an impartial hearing officer. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person Policy 600.6 Notifications shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specified timeframes: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Policy 600.6 Notifications hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Policy 600.8 Hearing Procedure appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The BSCC staff interviewed multiple incarcerated incarcerated person shall have access to staff or persons on the day of the onsite inspection assistance when they have limited literacy, or the ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding their involvement in disciplinary issues are complex. hearings. Of those who had gone through the formal disciplinary process, all stated that they had a hearing and were able to make a statement if they chose to do so. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisor on all disciplinary action. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Policy 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Actions The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Discipline shall be commensurate with the infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a nature and circumstances of the offense progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of committed, the incarcerated person's discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the disciplinary history, and the actions imposed following: for comparable offenses by other (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons with similar histories (b) Extra work detail. (28 CFR 115.78(b); 15 CCR 1082). (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. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 37 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 Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary The U.S. and state constitutions expressly actions shall not include corporal punishment, group prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment, punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological disciplinary actions shall not include degradation. corporate punishment, group punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: degradation (15 CCR 1083). (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and A sample of 20 disciplinary packets was threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and reviewed, and there was no instance noted of with the least restrictive conditions possible. an incarcerated person remaining in disciplinary separation for a period exceeding 30 days consecutively as a disciplinary sanction. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Actions facility manager before the disciplinary separation Policy 601.2 Disciplinary Separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have Policy 601.2 Disciplinary Separation the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be All cells are furnished and equipped with issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles similar furnishings and fixtures. 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 Policy 601.5 Mental Health Considerations medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall The agency follows a comprehensive review be removed from disciplinary separation immediately of all persons placed into separation status, upon this determination. with special attention given to any possible disability or mental health concerns. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any incarcerated person who is classified to be housed in separation is evaluated by mental health staff to ensure that they can maintain a mental state without decompensating. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Actions punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions disciplinary purposes. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 37 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 Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083). (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary except in cases where the incarcerated person has Actions violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 Correspondence privileges shall not be hours, without the review and approval of the facility withheld except in cases where the manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence other than legal mail may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without the review and approval of the Facility Manager (15 CCR 1083). (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary suspended as a disciplinary measure. Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ In no case shall access to the courts and/or legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083). 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Policy 600.3.2 Rule Violation Reports Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept California Penal Code § 4019.5 requires that of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This all disciplinary actions administered be ☒ ☐ ☐ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule documented. This requirement may be violation reports and report of the disposition of each. satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports, including the disposition of each violation (15 CCR 1084). 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Policy 706.1 Communicable Diseases DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING The agency-wide Communicable Diseases (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Policy was reviewed and contained all facility administrator and the county health officer, shall applicable requirements as listed in this develop a written plan to address the identification, regulation. The policy is comprehensive and treatment, control and follow-up management of includes the identification, control, tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan management, treatment, quarantine, testing, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, reporting, and community referral for those identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical being released from custody. evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Policy 706.1 Communicable Diseases shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and BSCC staff reviewed the agency policy and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ verified that the below-referenced sections federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1-8) appear in the Communicable Disease (1) The types of communicable diseases to be Policy. reported; 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The persons who shall receive the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL Policy 700.3 Access to Care Policy 504.9 Health Considerations The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons during the onsite physical plant inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ or provision made that any incarcerated person and were advised that, generally, sick call requesting medical/mental health attention be given such triage occurs within two days, depending on attention. the severity of the medical condition. Of those interviewed, all stated that they were aware of how to submit a request for sick call. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING Policy 900 Food Services Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall BSCC staff interviewed multiple incarcerated be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one people during the physical plant inspection. of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ During these interviews, incarcerated people must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 reported that they receive three meals per hours pass between evening and morning meals. day, with a minimum of one of them being hot. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons must be provided a prescribed additional time. minimum of 15 minutes dining time for each meal. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on Incarcerated persons who miss, or may miss, ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed a regularly scheduled meal must be provided meal. with a beverage and a sandwich or substitute meal. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING Policy 806 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Policy 806.3.2 Clothing Issue The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but An incarcerated person admitted to the facility Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities for 72 hours or more and assigned to a living shall include, but not be limited to: unit shall be issued a set of facility clothing. (a) Clean socks and footwear; The issue of clothing appropriate to the ☒ ☐ ☐ climate for incarcerated persons shall include but is not limited to: (15 CCR 1260): • Clean socks • Clean outer garments • Clean undergarments • Footwear (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Shorts and an undershirt. (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ Bra and two panties. The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may Personal or special garments may be be substituted for the institutional undergarments and substituted when a medical or work-related footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ issue exists. notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free Policy 806.3.2 Clothing Issue of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. during the physical plant inspection and were Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more advised that issued clothing is clean, free of compatible with their gender identity and gender holes and tears, climate-appropriate, and free expression. of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, on-site laundry services were inspected and found to have clean clothing in good repair. Staff were interviewed and stated that if a person requested clothing specific to their gender expression or gender identity, they would be issued as requested. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL Policy 804 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING Policy 804.4 Prevention and 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. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Policy 607 Grooming Policy 607.8 Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and procedures developed Policy 806.6 Personal Hygiene of by the facility administrator for the issue of personal Incarcerated Persons hygiene items. Incarcerated people are expected to maintain their hygiene using approved personal care items. Personal care items, including toothbrushes, dental floss loops, combs, and ☒ ☐ ☐ soap, are available. Indigent people shall receive hygiene items necessary to maintain an appropriate level of personal hygiene. No incarcerated person will be denied the necessary personal care items. For sanitation and security reasons, personal care items shall not be shared. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Policy 806.6 Personal Hygiene of napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Incarcerated Persons maximum allowance. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed incarcerated persons had access to pads, tampons, and panty liners in the appropriate housing locations. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other BSCC staff observed barbicide solution at shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when each hair care station inside the housing shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected areas. between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒ ☐ ☐ State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1266 SHOWERING Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff ☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed incarcerated people about showering opportunities, and all stated that they can shower at least every other day, but in practice, they shower daily. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES Policy 607 Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 607.3 Haircuts (a) Hair care services shall be available. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of Policy 607.4 Shaving identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Incarcerated persons may shave daily. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Policy 607.6 Grooming Equipment method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Grooming equipment will be disinfected Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ before and after each use by the methods Regulations. approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of (16 CCR 979; 16 CCR 980; 15 CCR 1267(c)) 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy 806 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Policy 806.3.1 Bedding Issue The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who Upon entering a living area of the Santa Cruz ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be County Sheriff's Office correctional facility, limited to: every incarcerated person who is expected to (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the remain overnight shall be issued bedding and requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; linens (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending upon climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Policy 800 Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has The facility administrator shall develop written policies established a plan to promote and inspect the and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable environmental safety and sanitation level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements established by applicable laws, facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule ordinances, and regulations. This policy of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and establishes a plan of housekeeping tasks and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices inspections required to identify and correct which may be found. unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in this facility. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Policy 802.3 Sanitation Schedule Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the Medical care housing is cleaned and health authority. sanitized daily and between uses. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 37 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 IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 37 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 2B Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS 3B The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS 4B The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 5B Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 37 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 JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 37 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: 5280 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☒ 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ (Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: 2019: ☐ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Gardner DATE: July 10, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have ☒ the following space and equipment: ☐ ☐ 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section 1231.3.12. 2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others are held. For those facilities that accept male and female intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of ☒ the facility. ☐ ☐ 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage ☒ space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR ROOM ☒ A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒ and ☐ ☐ 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County 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 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 temporary staging cells or ROOM rooms in this facility. A temporary staging cell or room shall: ☐ ☒ 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐ inmates who have been classified and segregated in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒ ☐ ☐ of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more. 5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL A sobering cell shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to eight inmates; The 1976 standards allow no more than 16 inmates. In practice, only one sobering cell is being used, and there were no occurrences ☒ ☐ ☐ of more than eight inmates being placed into the sobering cell at one time during this inspection cycle. 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. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County 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 There are two safety cells in this facility. One safety cell is designated for the A safety cell shall: placement of the restraint chair when it is in 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒ use. Both safety cells are serviceable and ☐ ☐ floor area with no one floor dimension being less meet all Title 24 requirements for safety cell than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of placement and use. 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; 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County 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 Triple bunks were present and occupied in the dayrooms of Modules A, C, D, E, F, G Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: and H. This results in these areas being over 1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per their individual rated capacity by between 6 inmate in width in front of cells/rooms; and 24 persons. When the triple bunks are occupied, there are not enough fixtures ☒ (tables, seats, toilets, wash basins, drinking ☐ ☐ fountains or showers – see subsections 2-4 listed below) to support the population. The presence of these bunks also effectively limits the usable square footage of the dayroom by the floor space taken up by each bunk unit. 2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the See section above ☒ maximum number of inmates; ☐ ☐ 3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins See section above and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.3; 4. Provide access to a shower or showers as See section above ☒ specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐ 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County 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 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 ☒ or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ MULTIPURPOSE SPACE An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by the facility’s program statement. Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and ☒ quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☐ ☐ do not conflict with each other. 1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every facility which ☒ provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐ shall be designed in consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide ☒ for privacy of the inmates; ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (2134 mm); 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County 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 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 Dining occurs in the dayroom space of the housing units. 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. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County 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 1231.2.18 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. 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. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County 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 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 Triple bunks were present and occupied in a ratio to inmates of 1:10. the dayrooms of Modules A, C, D, E, F, G and H. This results in these areas being over ☐ ☒ their individual rated capacity by between 6 ☐ and 24 persons. When the triple bunks are occupied, there are not enough toilets/urinals to support the population. 3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided ☒ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐ 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of ☒ the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐ facilities or portions thereof used for females. 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates ☒ with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.2 WASH BASINS ☒ 1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☐ ☐ occupancy cells and double occupancy cells. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County 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 2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in Triple bunks were present and occupied in a ratio to inmates of 1:10. the dayrooms of Modules A, C, D, E, F, G and H. This results in these areas being over ☐ ☒ their individual rated capacity by between 6 ☐ and 24 persons. When the triple bunks are occupied, there are not enough wash basins to support the population. 3. Wash basins must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided ☒ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐ 6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold ☒ or tempered water. ☐ ☐ 7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be ☒ substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐ dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐ available to inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐ angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical ☒ means. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.4 SHOWERS Triple bunks were present and occupied in the dayrooms of Modules A, C, D, E, F, G Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least and H. This results in these areas being over one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and ☒ their individual rated capacity by between 6 ☐ ☐ must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. and 24 persons. When the triple bunks are occupied, there are not enough showers to support the population. 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. ☐ ☐ 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County 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 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 During the inspection BSCC staff observed securely fastened to the floor or the wall. Modules A, C, D, E, F, G and H utilizing triple ☐ ☒ ☐ bunks in the dayrooms that were not secured to the floor or 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; 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County 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 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. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat ☒ ☐ for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☐ Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table and a seat. 1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER ☒ A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☐ ☐ security perimeter of the facility Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual compartments, each with an individual ☒ ☐ ☐ locking device. Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum security. 13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS This facility was designed and built in 1976. Some Title 24 fixtures remain in place from that Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13- era. 102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are The agency is encouraged to complete a applicable to the facility type and construction date in comprehensive internal self-audit to identify ☒ the "comments" section.) ☐ ☐ and develop strategies to minimize the risk of furniture and fixtures that present a ligature risk. The agency is encouraged to use the county budget process to correct areas of Title 24 noncompliance. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County 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: 5280 FACILITY: Santa Cruz County Jail TYPE: II RC: 324 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Gardner DATE: July 10, 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 Booking 1 Holding 1980 1 0 14 (14) 11’8” x 14’” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 2 Holding 1980 1 0 10 (10) 15’2” x 11’8” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 3 Holding 1980 1 0 3 (3) 6’7” x 8’1” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 4 Holding 1976 1 0 3 (3) 6’7” x 8’1” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Sobering 1976 1 0 12 (12) 16’9” x 11’2” x 8’9” 1 0 1 1 0 1 Safety 1980 1 0 1 (1) 11’1” x 6’3” x 8’1” 1 0 0 0 0 2 Safety 1980 1 0 1 (1) 8’8” x 5’8” x 8’1” 1 0 0 0 0 Court Security 1 Holding 1994 1 0 8 (8) 12’1’ x 7’1’ x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 2 Holding 1994 1 0 8 (8) 12’4” x 7’1” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 3 Holding 1994 1 0 8 (8) 14’1” x 7’1” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 North Housing Module A Double 1994 14 2 2 28 Irregular 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1994 0 15 0 0 25’ x 32’6” 0 0 0 0 2 Triple bunks located in the dayroom are not supported by the dayroom area square footage, or the number of toilets, drinking fountains, or showers. Module B Double 1994 12 2 2 24 Irregular 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1994 0 3 0 0 27’ x 21’2” 0 0 0 0 2 Module C Double 1994 8 2 2 16 Irregular 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1994 0 6 0 0 19’ x 26’6” 0 0 0 0 1 Triple bunks located in the dayroom are not supported by the dayroom area square footage, or the number of toilets, drinking fountains, or showers. * 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. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S North Housing Module D Double 1994 16 2 2 32 7’6” x 10’7” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1994 0 24 0 0 34’ x 35’6” 0 0 0 0 2 Triple bunks located in the dayroom are not supported by the dayroom area square footage, or the number of toilets, drinking fountains, or showers. South Housing Module E Double 1994 12 2 2 24 7’6” x 10’7” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1994 0 9 0 0 27’ x 22’ 0 0 0 0 2 Triple bunks located in the dayroom are not supported by the dayroom area square footage, or the number of toilets, drinking fountains, or showers. Module F Double 1994 14 2 2 28 7’6” x 10’7” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1994 0 18 0 0 26’ x 30’ 0 0 0 0 2 Triple bunks located in the day room are not supported by the dayroom area square footage, or the number of toilets, drinking fountains, or showers. Module G Double 1994 10 2 2 20 7’6” x 10’7” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1994 0 12 0 0 15’7” x 32’ 0 0 0 0 1 Triple bunks located in the dayroom are not supported by the dayroom area square footage, or the number of toilets, drinking fountains, or showers. Module H Single 1994 6 2 2 12 7’6” x 10’7” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1994 0 6 0 0 25’ x 16’9” 0 0 0 0 1 Triple bunks located in the dayroom are not supported by the dayroom area square footage, or the number of toilets, drinking fountains, or showers. West Housing Module J Single 1980 8 1 1 8 8’3” x 8’10” x 9’ 1 1 1 1 0 Multi 1980 2 3 3 6 21’ x 14’6” x 9’ 1 1 1 1 0 Dayroom 1980 0 0 0 0 30’ x 27’ 0 0 0 0 1 Module K Single 1980 18 1 1 18 7’6” x 10’7” x 9’ 1 0 1 11 0 Dayroom 1980 0 0 0 0 30’ x 27’ 0 0 0 0 2 Module L Single 1980 16 1 1 16 7’6” x 10’7” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Multi 1980 2 4 4 8 21’ x 14’6” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1980 0 0 0 0 31’ x 30’ 0 0 0 0 2 Module M Single 1980 16 1 1 16 7’6” x 10’7” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Double 1980 2 4 4 8 21’ x 14’6” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1980 0 0 0 0 31’ x 30’ 0 0 0 0 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. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 2 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS Location Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) # Beds RC T U W F S West Housing Module N Single 1980 11 1 1 11 Irregular 1 0 1 1 0 Double 1980 5 2 2 10 Irregular 1 0 1 1 0 Multi 1980 2 3 3 6 Irregular 1 0 1 1 0 Multi 1980 1 5 5 5 19’ x 22’ 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1980 0 0 0 0 Irregular 0 0 0 0 2 Special Housing/Outpatient Unrated Space Module O Single 1980 13 1 13 (13) 7’6” x 10’7” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Multi 1980 1 2 2 (2) Irregular 1 0 1 1 0 Safety 1980 1 0 1 (1) 9’9” x 8’8” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 2 Inmate Worker Dorm Module P Dorm 1988 1 23 20 20 Irregular 0 0 0 0 0 Dayroom 1980 0 0 0 0 38’ x 32’7” 2 0 2 2 1 Module Q Single 1980 8 1 1 8 7’6” x 10’7” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Dayroom 1980 0 0 0 0 31’ x 12’11” 0 0 0 0 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. 5280 Santa Cruz SHRF County Jail II CI LASE 25-26 Page 3 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5300 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Rehabilitation and Reentry (R&R) Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. C. Ramirez, Sgt. A Yniguez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rob Gardner DATE: July 11, 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 mitigating (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section circumstances, with applicable regulations during the 24- 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall 25 compliance monitoring cycle. 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 NOTE: All Policy sections referenced below are taken the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type Policy Manual / Lexipol dated 2025/06/10, unless I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC otherwise noted. 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. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Policy 219 Staffing Plan A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Compliance with this section is indicated by each local detention facility to ensure the implementation the ability of staff to complete and document and operation of the programs and activities required by at least hourly safety checks in addition to these regulations. completing all operational duties, including but not limited to the requirements listed in ☒ ☐ ☐ Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local Jails. A random sampling of 20 shift rosters was reviewed, along with BSCC staff auditing various logs and documented reports. Completed documentation indicates that enough personnel are assigned to each shift. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at A sampling of 20 shift rosters was reviewed, least one employee on duty at all times in a local and reflected that all fixed post positions and detention facility or in the building which houses a local response personnel are scheduled on each ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and shift. accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Each shift roster reviewed had sufficient would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel for emergency response incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Of the sampling of shift rosters reviewed, shall be at least one female employee who shall be female personnel were assigned to each immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ shift. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the agency's personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Organizational Chart and a sampling of 20 shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the shift rosters. The agency has a very low personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a vacancy rate, and they are able to maintain ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the minimum staffing levels on each shift with time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a some use of overtime. review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Policy 503 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 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 Policy 503.3 (a) Safety Checks between safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety check logs throughout March and May 2025 ☒ ☐ ☐ and found the agency in compliance with this regulation. Safety checks were conducted within 60 minutes of the previous check and at random intervals. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Policy 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Policy 516.4 Sobering Cell Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Policy 503(b) Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check logs throughout March and May 2025. ☒ ☐ ☐ check occurred; Checks are being completed at random intervals and in accordance with this section. The agency’s documentation is compliant with all three requirements of this regulation. (2) the location where each individual safety check Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Policy 503.3.1 Safety Check Documentation reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ observed the multiple levels of review and safety checks. documentation that occur for routine Safety checks, Safety Cell placements, and Sobering cells. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Policy 400 Facility Emergencies Policy 402 Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Policy 400 Facility Emergencies person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Policy 400.6 CPR Response health authority, shall develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe and appropriate to do so. These policies shall cover the following key elements: Policy 400.6 CPR Response ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Policy 400.6 CPR Response copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐ a central location and available for review. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Policy 400.6 CPR Response medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicate its use. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Policy 400.6 CPR Response equipment when administering CPR whenever possible ☒ ☐ ☐ to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Policy 400.6 CPR Response correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has ☒ ☐ ☐ passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Policy 400.6 CPR Response CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the 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 Policy 400.6 CPR Response medical responders are present when a person is ☒ ☐ ☐ identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Policy 102 Custody Manual Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a The agency utilizes Lexipol to access and manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The maintain the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s policy and procedures manual shall address all Office Corrections Policy Manual applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be (SCCSOCPM). comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ employees. The manual is reviewed and updated at a minimum of annually. In practice, this Notes: The policies and procedures required in process is ongoing and occurs more subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate frequently than annually. manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. The most recent review and update occurred on June 10, 2025 (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III Policy 100 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Policy 212 Administrative and Supervisory ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. Inspections (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Policy 509 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes Policy 509.3.6 Restrictions on the Use of a prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Carotid Control Hold holds. Policy 509.3.7 Restrictions on the Use of a ☒ ☐ ☐ Choke Hold The use of a carotid restraint or choke hold is not a trained or approved technique used in this facility. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Policy 511 Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons Penal Code Section 3407. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Policy 502 Reception received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ All incoming arrestees are screened at the time of intake. (6) Security and control including physical counts and Policy 212 Administrative and Supervisory searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Inspections contraband control, and key control. Policy 213 Perimeter Security Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Policy 400.12 Review of Emergency review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: Policy 400 Facility Emergencies (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Policy 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning section 1032 of these regulations; Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Facility Manager shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, ☒ ☐ ☐ develop a plan for responding to a fire. The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Policy 400.7 Response to Disturbances hostages; Policy 400.9 Hostages ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 400.10 Escapes (C) mass arrests; Policy 400.11 Civil Disturbances Outside of the Jail Upon being notified that jail space will be needed in response to a civil disturbance ☒ ☐ ☐ involving mass arrests, the Sergeant should notify the Facility Manager. The Facility Manager should make the determination regarding the magnitude of the event and whether it warrants notification of the Sheriff. (D) natural disasters; Policy 401 Emergency Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 404.3 Evacuation Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Policy 400.3(g) ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Periodic testing of emergency equipment (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Policy 400.3(h) ammunition, chemical agents, and related Storage, issue, and use of weapons, ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices (8) Suicide Prevention. Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 601 Disciplinary Separation (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Policy 605 Incarcerated Persons' Rights – and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Protection from Abuse Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Policy 606.5 Retaliation respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for Policy 518 End of Term Release ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Policy 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, limited to, the following: Harassment, and Retaliation (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, Policy 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, family, community members, and other interested Harassment, and Retaliation third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be Public access signage was observed at publicly posted at the facility. several locations throughout the facilities. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and Intervention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Policy 708.4 Staff Training personnel. All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising incarcerated persons shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention, to include, at minimum (15 CCR 1030) BSCC staff reviewed suicide prevention training materials and attendance records to verify compliance with this section. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Per staff on-site during the inspection, face- risk. to-face communication occurs between the arresting agency, transportation, and booking staff at the time of intake. ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical and mental health staff evaluate all arrestees at the time of intake into the jail. In addition to the initial screening, additional monitoring and weekly meetings occur to evaluate the continued need for close supervision and intervention of those identified as a suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Policy 506 Classification suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Policy 506.8.2 Special Management and Alert restrictive environment should be considered. Codes This is initially a classification decision that ☒ ☐ ☐ occurs at the time of intake or incident. For those identified as requiring special housing, classification and mental health staff meet weekly to evaluate if closer supervision is still appropriate and identify intervention strategies for less restrictive housing. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.6 Suicide Watch (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. Intervention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Policy 210.3.2 Incident Reporting attempts. Policy 210.3.3 Deaths Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths All in-custody deaths, suicides, and suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts are investigated and documented in a written report. In-custody deaths are reported within 10 days of the death to the state Attorney General’s Office. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review attempted suicides as defined by the facility Policy 708.7.1 Debriefing administrator, including the development of a corrective action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a administrative review. team of qualified staff to conduct an ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative review of every suicide attempt or in-custody death. At a minimum, the review team consists of the Sheriff or Deputy Chief, County Counsel, Investigative staff, and the responsible physician. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.3 Suicide Prevention Team (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Policy 705 Mental Health Screening and from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation Policy 1001 Counseling Services 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Policy 402 Fire Safety Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local Policy 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff BSCC staff verified that monthly fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention inspections were completed, documented, and maintained as required. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The inspection report was completed on Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ 5/29/2024 by the Santa Cruz Fire Dept. with inspections at least once every two years; no deficiencies noted. (d) an evacuation plan; and, Policy 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 404 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Policy 404.3.2 Emergency Housing of ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. Incarcerated Persons 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Policy 500 Population Management 0B Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with Policy 500 Population Management applicable demographic information as described in the Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified that the agency is providing demographic information to the Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS Policy 209 Incarcerated Persons Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV All records for those incarcerated are stored facility shall develop written policies and procedures for in the agency's JMS system. 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, Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Policy 606.3(i) PREA Coordinator facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its Establishing a process to ensure accurate, incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at uniform data is collected for every allegation a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting of sexual abuse at facilities under the direct requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). ☒ ☐ ☐ control of this office, using a standardized instrument and set of definitions. Upon Note: federal survey on sexual violence. request, the Office shall provide all such data from the previous calendar year to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) no later than June 30 (28 CFR 115.87; 34 USC § 30303; 15 CCR 1041). 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Policy 210 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 20 written and procedures for the maintenance of written records reports that were all completed, submitted, ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical and approved within the timeframes required harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee by the agency policy. or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Policy 215 Community Relations and Public Information Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Policy 215.2(a) Responsibilities Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated Policy 215.2(b) Responsibilities people as specified in sections: (1) 1045, Public Information Plan BSCC staff reviewed the Community ☒ ☐ ☐ Relations and Public Information Plan Policy and verified that sections 1-19 listed below regarding policies and operations of the facility are addressed. (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC within 10 days of an in-custody death. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths health administrator, shall develop written policy and Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall team of qualified staff to conduct an include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative review of every suicide attempt designee, the health administrator, the responsible or in-custody death. In practice, the review physician and other health care, and supervision staff team consists of the Sheriff or Deputy Chief, who are relevant to the incident. Facility Manager, County Counsel, Investigative staff, and the responsible physician. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review initial review report of every in-custody death to the 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 Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths information: Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review (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. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Policy 506 Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, It is the policy of this office to process all or III facility shall develop and implement a written individuals entering this correctional facility to classification plan designed to properly assign determine whether they will be housed in the incarcerated persons to housing units and activities correctional facility, cited and released, according to the categories of gender identity, age, released on their own recognizance (O.R.) or criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, bail, or released back to the community physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- through an appropriate release mechanism, assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or including alternatives to incarceration sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for programs, such as electronic supervision. the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Anyone housed in the correctional facility extent possible within the limits of the available number shall be properly classified according to of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. security and health risks so that appropriate supervision, temporary holding, and housing The written classification plan shall be based on objective assignments may be made. criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 20 person's classification level, housing restrictions, and classification assessments to verify housing assignments. appropriateness and compliance with this regulation. The agency classification screening instrument appeared both comprehensive and appropriate for the size and population of the facility. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish Policy 506.4 Classification Plan and implement a classification system which will include Policy 506.7 Reviews and Appeals the use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign incarcerated Incarcerated people were interviewed during persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and the onsite physical plant inspection and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as reported that they were aware of how to much information as is available about and from the appeal a classification decision. 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, Policy 506.1 Purpose and Scope the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety This policy describes the Santa Cruz County of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Sheriff's Office's classification process, which ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A is designed to identify security and health person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall issues so that incarcerated persons may be be given serious consideration. held and housed in such a way as to foster a safe and secure facility (15 CCR 1050). 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Policy 706 Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be The agency screens all incoming arrestees at made of the person being booked as to whether the the time of intake at booking. Medical staff person has or has had any communicable diseases, such are on duty and available 24 hours per day. as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Medical staff interviewed during the onsite tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or physical plant inspection said that all other special medical problem identified by the health arrestees are screened for communicable or authority. The response shall be noted on the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ pandemic-type diseases at the time of intake screening from. and are triaged for symptoms prior to housing outside of intake. Incarcerated persons are also offered and encouraged to accept ongoing testing and vaccination for communicable diseases while in custody and at the time of release. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION Policy 705 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 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 Mental health staff are on-site and available readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 24 hours per day, seven days per week. considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Mental health staff are on-site and available secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ 24 hours per day, seven days per week. daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. Persons 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated Persons Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Policy 504.2 Policy develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Agency practices support the use of the least restrictive housing options. BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of exercise records for 20 administratively ☒ ☐ ☐ separated incarcerated people and verified that a minimum of 10 hours of out-of-cell time is occurring. BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the physical plant inspection and were advised that they are offered exercise and recreation nearly every day. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policies and procedures must include: Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Persons housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Policy 504.2 Policy privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility This office shall provide for the secure and staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive housing of any special management incarcerated person but shall not impose more deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or the public (15 CCR 1053). (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Policy 504.9 Health Considerations an incarcerated person’s health. Due to the possibility of self-inflicted injury and depression during periods of separation, ☒ ☐ ☐ health evaluations should include notations of any bruises and other trauma markings and the qualified health care professional's comments regarding the inmate's attitude and outlook. (c) Administrative separation may be used for Policy 504.3 Special Management incarcerated people who have: Incarcerated Persons Housing Criteria (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Policy 506 Classification 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 Completed as part of the classification administrative separation to obtain the objective of process ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Completed as part of the classification evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ process administrative separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL Policy 516 Safety and Sobering Cells Policy 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who A sample of 20 safety cell logs was reviewed ☒ ☐ ☐ display behavior which results in the destruction of and was found to contain timely safety property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to checks, approvals for placement and self or others. retention, along with medical and mental health interventions. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment Of the safety cell logs reviewed, BSCC staff or as a substitute for treatment. verified that there were no cases where a ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cell was used for the purpose of discipline or treatment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Policy 516.3(a) Safety Cell Procedures approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Placement of an incarcerated person into a reviewed a minimum of every four hours. safety cell requires approval of the Sergeant or the Responsible Physician. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as Policy 516.3(h) Safety Cell Procedures possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be A medical assessment of the incarcerated medically cleared for continued retention, referral to person in the safety cell shall occur as soon advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a as possible, but not more than 12 hours from ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. the time of placement. A qualified healthcare professional should assess the incarcerated person based upon their policy and minimum Title 15 standards (15 CCR 1055). Medical assessments shall be documented. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Mental health personnel are on site and are care staff shall obtain a mental health accessible 24 hours per day. Of the logs opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by BSCC staff, all mental health placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon opinions or assessments were secured either as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. before or immediately following placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Policy 516.3(c) Safety Cell Procedures twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be A safety check consisting of direct visual documented. observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall be documented. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. BSCC reviewed a sampling of 20 safety cell logs that were found to be complete and timely with their safety checks. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure Policy 516.3(e) Safety Cell Procedures administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Policy 516.3(f) Safety Cell Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Of the reports sampled, BSCC staff verified that nutrition and fluids are being offered and are documented as required by agency policy and this regulation. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Policy 516.3(d) Safety Cell Procedures retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal Of the sampling reviewed, BSCC staff verified ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's that all incarcerated persons who were safety or to the security of the facility are documented. placed into a safety cell were provided with a safety smock. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Policy 516.1.1 Definitions The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Sobering cell - A holding cell designed to 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of minimize the risk of injury by falling or incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety dangerous behavior. It is used as an initial or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. sobering place for arrestees or incarcerated persons who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others as a result of being intoxicated from any substance, and who require a protected environment to prevent injury or victimization by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons._ BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 sobering cell logs and verified that those placed into a sobering cell were assessed by medical personnel, and approvals were obtained and documented on the log. Safety checks were timely, and removal from the cell occurred when the person was able to continue with the admission process of booking. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon Policy 516.4(e) Sobering Cell Procedures as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☒ ☐ ☐ no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over A sampling of sobering cell logs was reviewed six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody by BSCC staff, and in no case was a sobering staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ cell used for more than six hours. medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must Health care services are on-site and conduct receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. their assessment at the time of placement into ☒ ☐ ☐ a sobering cell. Verification of this was attained by BSCC staff during a review of the Sobering Cell log documentation. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the Policy 516.4(b) Sobering Cell Procedures sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. Such observation shall be documented. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ minutes on an irregular schedule. Each visual observation of the incarcerated person by staff shall be documented. Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the sobering cell log. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Policy 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 602.3 Facility Manager responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the The San Andreas Regional Center is regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or contacted when a person in custody is confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ suspected of having a developmental purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of disability. such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Policy 511 Use of Restraints Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints shall be used only to prevent self- written policies and procedures for the use of restraint injury, injury to others, or property damage. devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Restraints may also be applied according to immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated inmate classification, such as maximum person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this security, to control the behavior of a high-risk ☒ ☐ ☐ section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or inmate while he/she is being moved outside other restraint devices when used to restrain the cell or housing unit. incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated BSCC reviewed all 12 instances of the use of person in restraints to responsible health care staff. a restraint chair during this inspection cycle. Of the logs reviewed, safety checks were timely, observations were articulated on the log, and approvals were indicated on the logs. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) acceptable restraint devices; Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Policy 511 Use of Restraints immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (5) exercising of extremities. Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.5 Range of Motion (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Policy 511 Use of Restraints following requirements: Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Policy 511 Use of Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Policy 511 Use of Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Policy 511 Use of Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Policy 511 Use of Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.4 Use of Restraints – Clinical placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ four hours of placement. Policy 511.4 Use of Restraints – Clinical (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Policy 511 Use of Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in Policy 511 Use of Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control 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 Policy 511 Use of Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the Policy 511 Use of Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Policy 511 Use of Restraints Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Of the restraint logs reviewed, there were no procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant instances of a pregnant person being placed people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the into a restraint device. policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Policy 511.9.1Incarcerated Persons in Labor in recovery after delivery or termination of the ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Policy 511 Use of Restraints delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Policy 511.9 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. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Policy 511 Use of Restraints who is currently responsible for the medical care of Policy 511.9 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. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Policy 511 Use of Restraints pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnant people. There were no pregnant persons in custody on the day of the onsite physical plant inspection. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE Policy 517 Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office will law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel assist in the expeditious collection of required including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to biological samples from arrestees and collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or offenders in accordance with the laws of this palm print impressions from individuals who are required ☒ ☐ ☐ state and with as little reliance on force as to provide such samples, specimens or impressions practicable. pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. In practice, when force is necessary for the collection of DNA or biological samples, the person is transported to the hospital for collection. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Obtain Samples an objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Obtain Samples secure voluntary compliance shall be documented ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to authorization of the facility watch commander or Obtain Samples 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 Policy 517.5.1 Video Recording extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. A video recording should be made any time The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the force is used to obtain a biological sample. length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the The recording should document all staff use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the ☒ ☐ ☐ participating in the process, in addition to the tape shall be retained administratively. methods and all force used during the collection. The recording should be part of the investigation file, if any, or otherwise retained in accordance with the office’s established records retention schedule. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM Policy 215 Community Relations and Public Information The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall Policy 504.6 Maintenance of Programs and plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Services education program for incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 522.1 Electronic Tablets The agency partners with Cabrillo Community College to provide education for all facilities. When such services are not made available by the appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or During the physical plant inspection, BSCC vocational, or both, education of housed people. staff interviewed inmates and were advised ☒ ☐ ☐ that they were either participating in or knew how to participate in programming. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Access to vocational training is linked to established. Modified academic or vocational classification and housing assignment. opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ Robust vocational training opportunities are practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules available at the R&R and Blaine Street and regulations. facilities. 1062 VISITING Policy 1006 Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement All incarcerated people are allowed two written policies and procedures, which include the completed visits of 30 minutes each per following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ week. The agency has incorporated video (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: visitation that is accessible on the tablets. (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting On the day of the physical plant inspection, hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made BSCC staff observed visiting schedules to be available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. posted in the public lobby of the jail and ☒ ☐ ☐ housing units. Visiting schedules are listed in the Orientation Handbook and are accessible on the agency website. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV All incarcerated people are allowed two facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two completed visits of 30 minutes each per visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ week. The agency has incorporated video person each week. visitation that is accessible on the inmate tablets. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Policy 1006 Visitation operational or safety and security concern exists. All Policy 1006.6 Denial or Termination of cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Visiting Privileges manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled visits and document such review. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Policy 1006 Visitation section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 1006.7 General Visitation Rules children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is available on tablets to visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the supplement existing in person visitation. ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors Visitation that occurs onsite is at no cost to are onsite and participating in either in-person or video the visitor or the incarcerated person. visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; In-person with a barrier. Remote video visitation. Visitation hours; In-person is available Saturday-Sunday. Video visitation is available Sunday-Saturday. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, A minimum of two weekly visits totaling one hour of visitation. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Only as indicated within Policy 1006 1063 CORRESPONDENCE Policy 1004 Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons may, at their own and procedures for correspondence which provide that: expense, send and receive mail without (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an restrictions on quantity. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person may send or receive; BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated persons on the day of the onsite physical plant inspection and were advised that there are no limitations to sending and receiving mail. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be Policy 1004.6 Processing and Inspection of read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail by Staff manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s Policy 1004.4 Confidential Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, Policy 1004.4 Confidential Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Policy 1004.10 Indigent Incarcerated Persons shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Requests for Writing Materials and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES Policy 1003 Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies This facility operates library services that and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV provide leisure and legal reading materials to facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined incarcerated persons. by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources via paper ☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons interviewed by documents or through electronic media and include BSCC staff stated that they have access to current information on community services and library services, including law library material resources, and religious, educational, legal reference upon written request or on the tablets. material and recreational reading material. Tablets are accessible to all incarcerated persons, and on the day of the physical plant inspection, BSCC staff observed tablets located in all housing units. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME Policy 1008 Exercise and Out of Cell Time Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Persons develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of Policy 504.6 Maintenance of Programs and 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of Services seven days to include: A minimum of three hours of outdoor recreation for the exercising of large muscle groups and a minimum of seven hours of programming and recreation is offered each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of exercise records for 20 administratively separated incarcerated people and verified that a minimum of 10 hours of out-of-cell time was occurring. BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the physical plant inspection and were advised that they are offered exercise and recreation nearly every day. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND Policy 1004.7 Books, Magazines, WRITINGS Newspapers, Checks, Money Orders, and Periodicals (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any and prohibited by the Bureau Commander, book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for incarcerated persons are permitted to ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The purchase, receive and read any soft cover facility administrator shall develop and implement a book, non-hard, non-leather bound book, written plan to make available a current newspaper or newspaper, periodical or writing accepted for other like source, including a non-English language distribution by the U. S. Postal Service (15 alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested CCR 1066(a)). people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any Policy 1004.8 Rejection of Books, legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ Magazines, Routine Mail, Photos, and Periodicals 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 37 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 Policy 1004.8 Rejection of Books, mail containing information concerning where, how, Magazines, Routine Mail, Photos, and or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Periodicals matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any Staff shall notify the Watch Commander matter of a character tending to incite crimes against whenever a decision is made to reject books, ☒ ☐ ☐ children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or magazines, or periodicals. The Facility an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of Manager or the authorized designee will be weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other responsible for making the final decision as to unlawful activity; the specific magazines, periodicals, and other materials that will be prohibited within this facility. (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All packages received are opened and received by an incarcerated person; and inspected for contraband and the ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriateness of content prior to delivery to the recipient. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, The number of books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may periodicals, or writings that an inmate may ☒ ☐ ☐ have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one possess is not limited unless they present a time. fire concern. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Policy 1005 Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Correctional Facility will provide access and procedures which allow access to a telephone or to telephones for use by incarcerated persons communication device beyond those telephone calls consistent with federal and state law. The which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Facility Manager or the authorized designee Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by shall develop written procedures establishing others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be the guidelines for access and usage (15 CCR provided access to the appropriate telecommunication 1067). All incarcerated persons will be device which will facilitate communication. Such devices ☒ ☐ ☐ provided a copy of the telephone usage rules may include but are not limited to videophones, as part of their incarcerated person teletypewriters, or third-party communications orientation during the booking process. assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so All incarcerated persons have access to is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. telephones. BSCC staff observed telephones located in the dayroom of each housing area. Incarcerated persons who were interviewed demonstrated their ability to use the tablets for communication. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Policy 603 Access to Courts and Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies All incarcerated persons have free access to ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have courts and counsel. access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Policy 1004 Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential interview rooms are available on- ☒ ☐ ☐ site. 1069 ORIENTATION Policy 502 Reception Policy 502.7 Inmate Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a living area. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Both written and verbal information shall be provided and Each person entering housing receives a may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ verbal orientation along with a video orientation and a handbook. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation The handbook is available in English and information to each person, including those with Spanish, and assistance is provided for those ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English needing reasonable accommodations. proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not The orientation handbook was reviewed by be limited to, the following: BSCC staff and found to contain all the ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage required elements listed in sections 1-10 rules; below. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS Policy 1001 Counseling Services Policy 1009 Individual/Family Services The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Programs develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies The agency provides a wide variety of social ☒ ☐ ☐ for individual or family social service programs for and educational programs for incarcerated incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the people. Many of them link social services, services and resources available in the community and community-based organizations, community may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service colleges, and veterans’ services for transition delivery. to the community. The range and source of such services shall be at the Several of these services are provided by the discretion of the facility administrator and may include: agency and are augmented by the services (a) risk and needs assessments; provided by outside community-based (b) best practices in: providers. (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1071 VOTING Policy 610 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ during the onsite physical plant inspection, written policies and procedures whereby the county and those interviewed advised that they are registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, aware of how to access voter registration and state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. vote. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES Policy 1007 Religious Programs The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility This policy provides guidance regarding the shall develop written policies and procedures to provide right of incarcerated persons to exercise their opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religion and for evaluating accommodation religious services, practices, and counseling on a requests for faith-based religious practices of voluntary basis. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons (15 CCR 1072). BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the onsite physical plant inspection and were advised that religious programming is accessible and available in all housing areas. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy 609 Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and It is the policy of this office that any Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall incarcerated person may file a grievance develop written policies and procedures whereby all relating to conditions of confinement, which incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to includes release date, housing, medical care, submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions food services, hygiene and sanitation needs, of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; out of cell time opportunities, classification classification actions; disciplinary actions; program actions, disciplinary actions, program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; participation, telephone and mail use and food, clothing, and bedding. procedures, visiting procedures, and Such policies and procedures shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ allegations of sexual abuse. A sampling of 20 grievances and appeals was reviewed by BSCC staff and was found to be consistently responded to within the timelines required in policy. During the onsite physical plant inspection, incarcerated people were interviewed by BSCC staff and advised that they are aware of the grievance process and how to access a grievance. (1) a grievance form; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions for registering or appealing a grievance, including relevant deadlines; grievance are listed on the grievance form, in ☒ ☐ ☐ the orientation handbook, and are accessible on the tablet. (3) a process for submission and handling of ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate staff level; (5) appeal to the next level of review; A sample of grievance appeals was reviewed ☒ ☐ ☐ and appropriately addressed within required timelines. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) provision for a non-automated initial response A sample of grievances was reviewed and within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed found to be consistently responded to within a period of 15 calendar days; the timelines required in policy. An additional ☒ ☐ ☐ sampling of grievance appeals was reviewed and appropriately addressed within required timelines. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Grievances submitted regarding medical, within the facility; food service, or commissary services are ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded for tracking and are routed accordingly. (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people appeal, response, and related documents to the regarding the grievance process, and all incarcerated person; and, reported that, when navigating the grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ process, they are always provided with copies of their grievance, responses, and related documentation. (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Policy 609.4 Grievance Reviews regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Policy 609.3.5 Frivolous Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Policy 600 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility It is the policy of this office to maintain written administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary general categories of prohibited incarcerated actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. person behavior that are clear, consistent, and uniformly applied. Written rules and Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy ☒ ☐ ☐ guidelines will be made available to all should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, incarcerated persons. They will include a Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. process for resolving minor infractions and a hearing process for a more serious breach of incarcerated person rules. Criminal acts may be referred to the appropriate criminal agency. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Orientation handbooks are issued prior to and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing housing. Verbal orientation, including an units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☒ ☐ ☐ explanation of disciplinary rules, is given at booking. the time of housing. Tablets are available in all housing areas. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable The handbook is available in English and to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Spanish, and assistance is provided for those provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them needing reasonable accommodations to ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an understand jail rules and violations. understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 37 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 Policy 600 Discipline PERSONS Policy 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The incarcerated persons orientation and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. addresses inmate rules and sanctions. The The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following discipline process, along with discipline elements: ☒ ☐ ☐ reports, was reviewed by BSCC staff and was (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- compliant with this regulation. 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 Policy 600.4.2 Major Rule Violations or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Major rule violations are considered a threat by the staff member observing the act and submitted to to the safety, security, or efficiency of the the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such facility, its staff members, incarcerated violations may include, but are not limited to: persons, or visitors. Staff members witnessing or becoming aware of a major rule violation shall take immediate steps to stabilize and manage the situation, including immediate notification of a supervisor. A sampling of 20 disciplinary packets for major rule violations resulting in the ☒ ☐ ☐ imposition of sanctions was reviewed by BSCC staff. The packets reviewed contained original written notices, the hearings were conducted by an uninvolved hearing officer within the required timeframes, the persons charged with rule violations were present for disciplinary hearings and were able to appeal the suggested imposed sanction should they disagree. Of those appeals, they were processed and resolved within the required timeframes. 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary Policy 600.5 Investigations authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are All formal disciplinary hearings are conducted ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. by an impartial hearing officer. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person Policy 600.6 Notifications shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specified timeframes: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Policy 600.6 Notifications hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Policy 600.8 Hearing Procedure appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The BSCC staff interviewed multiple incarcerated incarcerated person shall have access to staff or persons on the day of the onsite inspection assistance when they have limited literacy, or the ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding their involvement in disciplinary issues are complex. hearings. Of those who had gone through the formal disciplinary process, all stated that they had a hearing and were able to make a statement if they chose to do so. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisor on all disciplinary action. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Policy 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Actions The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Discipline shall be commensurate with the infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a nature and circumstances of the offense progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of committed, the incarcerated person's discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the disciplinary history, and the actions imposed following: for comparable offenses by other (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons with similar histories (b) Extra work detail. (28 CFR 115.78(b); 15 CCR 1082). (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. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 37 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 Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary The U.S. and state constitutions expressly actions shall not include corporal punishment, group prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment, punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological disciplinary actions shall not include degradation. corporate punishment, group punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: degradation (15 CCR 1083). (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and A sample of 20 disciplinary packets was threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and reviewed, and there was no instance noted of with the least restrictive conditions possible. an incarcerated person remaining in disciplinary separation for a period exceeding 30 days consecutively as a disciplinary sanction. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Actions facility manager before the disciplinary separation Policy 601.2 Disciplinary Separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have Policy 601.2 Disciplinary Separation the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be All cells are furnished and equipped with issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles similar furnishings and fixtures. 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 Policy 601.5 Mental Health Considerations medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall The agency follows a comprehensive review be removed from disciplinary separation immediately of all persons placed into separation status, upon this determination. with special attention given to any possible disability or mental health concerns. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any incarcerated person who is classified to be housed in separation is evaluated by mental health staff to ensure that they can maintain a mental state without decompensating. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Actions punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions disciplinary purposes. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 37 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 Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083). (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary except in cases where the incarcerated person has Actions violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 Correspondence privileges shall not be hours, without the review and approval of the facility withheld except in cases where the manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence other than legal mail may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without the review and approval of the Facility Manager (15 CCR 1083). (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary suspended as a disciplinary measure. Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ In no case shall access to the courts and/or legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083). 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Policy 600.3.2 Rule Violation Reports Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept California Penal Code § 4019.5 requires that of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This all disciplinary actions administered be ☒ ☐ ☐ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule documented. This requirement may be violation reports and report of the disposition of each. satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports, including the disposition of each violation (15 CCR 1084). 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Policy 706.1 Communicable Diseases DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING The agency-wide Communicable Diseases (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Policy was reviewed and contained all facility administrator and the county health officer, shall applicable requirements as listed in this develop a written plan to address the identification, regulation. The policy is comprehensive and treatment, control and follow-up management of includes the identification, control, tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan management, treatment, quarantine, testing, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, reporting, and community referral for those identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical being released from custody. evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Policy 706.1 Communicable Diseases shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and BSCC staff reviewed the agency policy and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ verified that the below-referenced sections federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1-8) appear in the Communicable Disease (1) The types of communicable diseases to be Policy. reported; 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The persons who shall receive the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL Policy 700.3 Access to Care Policy 504.9 Health Considerations The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons during the onsite physical plant inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ or provision made that any incarcerated person and were advised that, generally, sick call requesting medical/mental health attention be given such triage occurs within two days, depending on attention. the severity of the medical condition. Of those interviewed, all stated that they were aware of how to submit a request for sick call. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING Policy 900 Food Services Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall BSCC staff interviewed multiple incarcerated be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one people during the physical plant inspection. of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ During these interviews, incarcerated people must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 reported that they receive three meals per hours pass between evening and morning meals. day, with a minimum of one of them being hot. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons must be provided a prescribed additional time. minimum of 15 minutes dining time for each meal. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on Incarcerated persons who miss, or may miss, ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed a regularly scheduled meal must be provided meal. with a beverage and a sandwich or substitute meal. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING Policy 806 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Policy 806.3.2 Clothing Issue The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but An incarcerated person admitted to the facility Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities for 72 hours or more and assigned to a living shall include, but not be limited to: unit shall be issued a set of facility clothing. (a) Clean socks and footwear; The issue of clothing appropriate to the ☒ ☐ ☐ climate for incarcerated persons shall include but is not limited to: (15 CCR 1260): • Clean socks • Clean outer garments • Clean undergarments • Footwear (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Shorts and an undershirt. (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ Bra and two panties. The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may Personal or special garments may be be substituted for the institutional undergarments and substituted when a medical or work-related footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ issue exists. notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free Policy 806.3.2 Clothing Issue of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. during the physical plant inspection and were Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more advised that issued clothing is clean, free of compatible with their gender identity and gender holes and tears, climate-appropriate, and free expression. of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, on-site laundry services were inspected and found to have clean clothing in good repair. Staff were interviewed and stated that if a person requested clothing specific to their gender expression or gender identity, they would be issued as requested. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL Policy 804 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING Policy 804.4 Prevention and 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. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Policy 607 Grooming Policy 607.8 Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and procedures developed Policy 806.6 Personal Hygiene of by the facility administrator for the issue of personal Incarcerated Persons hygiene items. Incarcerated people are expected to maintain their hygiene using approved personal care items. Personal care items, including toothbrushes, dental floss loops, combs, and ☒ ☐ ☐ soap, are available. Indigent people shall receive hygiene items necessary to maintain an appropriate level of personal hygiene. No incarcerated people will be denied the necessary personal care items. For sanitation and security reasons, personal care items shall not be shared. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Policy 806.6 Personal Hygiene of napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Incarcerated Persons maximum allowance. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed incarcerated persons had access to pads, tampons, and panty liners in the appropriate housing locations. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other BSCC staff observed barbicide solution at shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when each hair care station inside the housing shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected areas. between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒ ☐ ☐ State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1266 SHOWERING Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff ☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed incarcerated people about showering opportunities, and all stated that they can shower at least every other day, but in practice, they shower daily. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES Policy 607 Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 607.3 Haircuts (a) Hair care services shall be available. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of Policy 607.4 Shaving identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Incarcerated persons may shave daily. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Policy 607.6 Grooming Equipment method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Grooming equipment will be disinfected Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ before and after each use by the methods Regulations. approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of (16 CCR 979; 16 CCR 980; 15 CCR 1267(c)) 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy 806 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Policy 806.3.1 Bedding Issue The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who Upon entering a living area of the Santa Cruz ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be County Sheriff's Office correctional facility, limited to: every incarcerated person who is expected to (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the remain overnight shall be issued bedding and requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; linens (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending upon climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Policy 800 Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has The facility administrator shall develop written policies established a plan to promote and inspect the and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable environmental safety and sanitation level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements established by applicable laws, facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule ordinances, and regulations. This policy of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and establishes a plan of housekeeping tasks and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices inspections required to identify and correct which may be found. unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in this facility. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Policy 802.3 Sanitation Schedule Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the Medical care housing is cleaned and health authority. sanitized daily and between uses. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 37 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 IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 37 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 2B Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS 3B The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS 4B The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 5B Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 37 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 JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 37 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: 5300 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Rehabilitation and Reentry (R&R) Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☒ 2017: 2019: ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rob Gardner DATE: July 11, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Reception and booking do not occur at this facility. All bookings are processed at the Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have Main Jail. ☒ the following space and equipment: ☐ ☐ 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section 1231.3.12. 2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others are held. For those facilities that accept male and female intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of ☒ the facility. ☐ ☐ 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage ☒ space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR ROOM ☒ A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility 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 temporary staging cells or ROOM rooms in this facility. A temporary staging cell or room shall: ☐ ☒ 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐ inmates who have been classified and segregated in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒ ☐ ☐ of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more. 5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL There are no sobering cells in this facility. 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. ☐ 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility 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 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 There are no single cells located at this facility. ☒ 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 There are no double cells located at this facility. ☒ Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility 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 ☒ 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. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility 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 ☐ ☒ or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ 1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ MULTIPURPOSE SPACE An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by the facility’s program statement. Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and ☒ quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☐ ☐ do not conflict with each other. 1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every facility which ☒ provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐ shall be designed in consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide ☒ for privacy of the inmates; ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (2134 mm); 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐ running water 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility 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 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 is no designated medical care housing located in this facility. ☒ 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 Storage for commissary items is located at ☒ stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐ the main jail. 1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES Dining occurs in the dayroom space of the dormitory. 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 There is no central dining room. 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 This facility design allows for in-person contact and in-person with barrier visitation. Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☒ There are family visiting rooms and an ☐ ☐ facilities for in-person visiting. outdoor playground for family reunification and parental visits. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility 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 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 Laundry facilities are located at the main jail. 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 Emergency generator power is tested bi- monthly. 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. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility 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 are three confidential interview rooms located in this facility. There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room for confidential interviews in every ☒ facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☐ ☐ room shall be designed in consultation with responsible custodial staff and health care staff. Such an interview room shall: 1. Be located within the security area accessible to ☒ both female and male inmates; and ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (1829 mm). 1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney interview areas which provide for confidential consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS ☒ 1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☐ ☐ occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in ☒ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ 3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided ☒ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐ 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of ☒ the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐ facilities or portions thereof used for females. 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates ☒ with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.2 WASH BASINS ☒ 1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☐ ☐ occupancy cells and double occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in ☒ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ 3. Wash basins must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility 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 ☒ substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐ dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐ available to inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐ angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical ☒ means. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.4 SHOWERS Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐ one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐ and soap so they may be easily cleaned. Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with ☒ staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.5 BEDS Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐ a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76 inches (1930 mm) long. Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533 ☒ mm) between bed pans. ☐ ☐ Except in minimum security areas, beds must be ☒ securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.6 LIGHTING Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐ with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility 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 There are no sobering cells located in 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. ☐ ☐ 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility 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 ☒ 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.) 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility 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: 5300 FACILITY: Santa Cruz County Rehabilitation and Reentry (R&R) Facility TYPE: II RC: 64 (100 Rountree Ln) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Gardner DATE: July 10, 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 Dorm 81’10” x 78’10” x T-Unit Dorm 2016 0 64 64 64 5 3 8 8 7 18’ Total living space, including I/P cubbies, is listed in dimensions above. 8 individual cubbies are designated as ADA and measure 8’5” x 7’10” x 18’. The remaining 56 cubbies measure 8’5” x 6’10” x 10’. * 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. 5300 Santa Cruz SHRF R&R Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult.dot (rev.12/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5310 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Rountree Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. C. Ramirez, Sgt. A. Yniguez FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rob Gardner DATE: July 11, 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 mitigating (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section circumstances, with applicable regulations during the 24- 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall 25 compliance monitoring cycle. 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 NOTE: All Policy sections referenced below are taken the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type Policy Manual / Lexipol dated 2025/06/10, unless I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC otherwise noted. 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. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Policy 219 Staffing Plan A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Compliance with this section is indicated by each local detention facility to ensure the implementation the ability of staff to complete and document and operation of the programs and activities required by at least hourly safety checks in addition to these regulations. completing all operational duties, including but not limited to the requirements listed in ☒ ☐ ☐ Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local Jails. A random sampling of 20 shift rosters was reviewed, along with BSCC staff auditing various logs and documented reports. Completed documentation indicates that enough personnel are assigned to each shift. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at A sample of 20 shift rosters was reviewed, least one employee on duty at all times in a local and reflected that all fixed post positions and detention facility or in the building which houses a local response personnel are scheduled on each ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and shift. accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Each shift roster reviewed had sufficient would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel for emergency response incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Of the sampling of shift rosters reviewed, shall be at least one female employee who shall be female personnel were assigned to each immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ shift. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the agency's personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Organizational Chart and a sample of 20 shift shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the rosters. The agency has a very low vacancy personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a rate, and they are able to maintain minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the staffing levels on each shift with some use of time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a overtime. review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Policy 503 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 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 Policy 503.3 (a) Safety Checks between safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety check logs throughout March and May 2025 ☒ ☐ ☐ and found the agency in compliance with this regulation. Safety checks were conducted within 60 minutes of the previous check and at random intervals. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Policy 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Policy 516.4 Sobering Cell Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Policy 503(b) Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check logs throughout March and May 2025. ☒ ☐ ☐ check occurred; Checks are being completed at random intervals and in accordance with this section. The agency’s documentation is compliant with all three requirements of this regulation. (2) the location where each individual safety check Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Policy 503.3.1 Safety Check Documentation reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ observed the multiple levels of review and safety checks. documentation that occur for routine Safety checks, Safety Cell placements, and Sobering cells. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Policy 400 Facility Emergencies Policy 402 Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Policy 400 Facility Emergencies person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Policy 400.6 CPR Response health authority, shall develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe and appropriate to do so. These policies shall cover the following key elements: Policy 400.6 CPR Response ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Policy 400.6 CPR Response copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐ a central location and available for review. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Policy 400.6 CPR Response medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicate its use. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Policy 400.6 CPR Response equipment when administering CPR whenever possible ☒ ☐ ☐ to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Policy 400.6 CPR Response correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has ☒ ☐ ☐ passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Policy 400.6 CPR Response CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the 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 Policy 400.6 CPR Response medical responders are present when a person is ☒ ☐ ☐ identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Policy 102 Custody Manual Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a The agency utilizes Lexipol to access and manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The maintain the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s policy and procedures manual shall address all Office Corrections Policy Manual applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be (SCCSOCPM). comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ employees. The manual is reviewed and updated at a minimum of annually. In practice, this Notes: The policies and procedures required in process is ongoing and occurs more subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate frequently than annually. manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. The most recent review and update occurred on June 10, 2025 (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III Policy 100 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Policy 212 Administrative and Supervisory ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. Inspections (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Policy 509 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes Policy 509.3.6 Restrictions on the Use of a prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Carotid Control Hold holds. Policy 509.3.7 Restrictions on the Use of a ☒ ☐ ☐ Choke Hold The use of a carotid restraint or choke hold is not a trained or approved technique used in this facility. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Policy 511 Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons Penal Code Section 3407. 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Policy 502 Reception received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ All incoming arrestees are screened at the time of intake. (6) Security and control including physical counts and Policy 212 Administrative and Supervisory searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Inspections contraband control, and key control. Policy 213 Perimeter Security Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Policy 400.12 Review of Emergency review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: Policy 400 Facility Emergencies (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Policy 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning section 1032 of these regulations; Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Facility Manager shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, ☒ ☐ ☐ develop a plan for responding to a fire. The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Policy 400.7 Response to Disturbances hostages; Policy 400.9 Hostages ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 400.10 Escapes (C) mass arrests; Policy 400.11 Civil Disturbances Outside of the Jail Upon being notified that jail space will be needed in response to a civil disturbance ☒ ☐ ☐ involving mass arrests, the Sergeant should notify the Facility Manager. The Facility Manager should make the determination regarding the magnitude of the event and whether it warrants notification of the Sheriff. (D) natural disasters; Policy 401 Emergency Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 404.3 Evacuation Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Policy 400.3(g) ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Periodic testing of emergency equipment (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Policy 400.3(h) ammunition, chemical agents, and related Storage, issue, and use of weapons, ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices (8) Suicide Prevention. Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 601 Disciplinary Separation (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Policy 605 Incarcerated Persons' Rights – and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Protection from Abuse Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Policy 606.5 Retaliation respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for Policy 518 End of Term Release ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. (e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Policy 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, limited to, the following: Harassment, and Retaliation (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, Policy 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, family, community members, and other interested Harassment, and Retaliation third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be Public access signage was observed at publicly posted at the facility. several locations throughout the facilities. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and Intervention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Policy 708.4 Staff Training personnel. All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising incarcerated persons shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention, to include, at minimum (15 CCR 1030) BSCC staff reviewed suicide prevention training materials and attendance records to verify compliance with this section. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Per staff on-site during the inspection, face- risk. to-face communication occurs between the arresting agency, transportation, and booking staff at the time of intake. ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical and mental health staff evaluate all arrestees at the time of intake into the jail. In addition to the initial screening, additional monitoring and weekly meetings occur to evaluate the continued need for close supervision and intervention of those identified as a suicide risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Policy 506 Classification suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Policy 506.8.2 Special Management and Alert restrictive environment should be considered. Codes This is initially a classification decision that ☒ ☐ ☐ occurs at the time of intake or incident. For those identified as requiring special housing, classification and mental health staff meet weekly to evaluate if closer supervision is still appropriate and identify intervention strategies for less restrictive housing. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.6 Suicide Watch (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. Intervention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Policy 210.3.2 Incident Reporting attempts. Policy 210.3.3 Deaths Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths All in-custody deaths, suicides, and suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts are investigated and documented in a written report. In-custody deaths are reported within 10 days of the death to the state Attorney General’s Office. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review attempted suicides as defined by the facility Policy 708.7.1 Debriefing administrator, including the development of a corrective action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a administrative review. team of qualified staff to conduct an ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative review of every suicide attempt or in-custody death. At a minimum, the review team consists of the Sheriff or Deputy Chief, County Counsel, Investigative staff, and the responsible physician. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.3 Suicide Prevention Team (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Policy 705 Mental Health Screening and from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation Policy 1001 Counseling Services 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Policy 402 Fire Safety Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local Policy 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff BSCC staff verified that monthly fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention inspections were completed, documented, and maintained as required. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Inspection report was completed 5/29/2024 Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ by the Santa Cruz Fire Dept. with no inspections at least once every two years; deficiencies noted. (d) an evacuation plan; and, Policy 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 404 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Policy 404.3.2 Emergency Housing of ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. Incarcerated Persons 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Policy 500 Population Management 0B Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with Policy 500 Population Management applicable demographic information as described in the Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified that the agency is providing demographic information to the Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS Policy 209 Incarcerated Persons Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV All records for those incarcerated are stored facility shall develop written policies and procedures for in the agency's JMS system. 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, Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Policy 606.3(i) PREA Coordinator facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its Establishing a process to ensure accurate, incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at uniform data is collected for every allegation a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting of sexual abuse at facilities under the direct requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). ☒ ☐ ☐ control of this office, using a standardized instrument and set of definitions. Upon Note: federal survey on sexual violence. request, the Office shall provide all such data from the previous calendar year to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) no later than June 30 (28 CFR 115.87; 34 USC § 30303; 15 CCR 1041). 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Policy 210 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 20 written and procedures for the maintenance of written records reports that were all completed, submitted, ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical and approved within the timeframes required harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee by the agency policy. or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Policy 215 Community Relations and Public Information Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Policy 215.2(a) Responsibilities Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated Policy 215.2(b) Responsibilities people as specified in sections: (1) 1045, Public Information Plan BSCC staff reviewed the Community ☒ ☐ ☐ Relations and Public Information Plan Policy and verified that sections 1-19 listed below regarding policies and operations of the facility are addressed. (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC within 10 days of an in-custody death. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths health administrator, shall develop written policy and Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall team of qualified staff to conduct an include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative review of every suicide attempt designee, the health administrator, the responsible or in-custody death. In practice, the review physician and other health care, and supervision staff team consists of the Sheriff or Deputy Chief, who are relevant to the incident. Facility Manager, County Counsel, Investigative staff, and the responsible physician. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review initial review report of every in-custody death to the 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 Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths information: Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review (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. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Policy 506 Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, It is the policy of this office to process all or III facility shall develop and implement a written individuals entering this correctional facility to classification plan designed to properly assign determine whether they will be housed in the incarcerated persons to housing units and activities correctional facility, cited and released, according to the categories of gender identity, age, released on their own recognizance (O.R.) or criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, bail, or released back to the community physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- through an appropriate release mechanism, assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or including alternatives to incarceration sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for programs, such as electronic supervision. the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Anyone housed in the correctional facility extent possible within the limits of the available number shall be properly classified according to of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. security and health risks so that appropriate supervision, temporary holding, and housing The written classification plan shall be based on objective assignments may be made. criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 20 person's classification level, housing restrictions, and classification assessments to verify housing assignments. appropriateness and compliance with this regulation. The agency classification screening instrument appeared both comprehensive and appropriate for the size and population of the facility. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish Policy 506.4 Classification Plan and implement a classification system which will include Policy 506.7 Reviews and Appeals the use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign incarcerated Incarcerated people were interviewed during persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and the onsite physical plant inspection and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as reported that they were aware of how to much information as is available about and from the appeal a classification decision. 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, Policy 506.1 Purpose and Scope the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety This policy describes the Santa Cruz County of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Sheriff's Office's classification process, which ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A is designed to identify security and health person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall issues so that incarcerated persons may be be given serious consideration. held and housed in such a way as to foster a safe and secure facility (15 CCR 1050). 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Policy 706 Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be The agency screens all incoming arrestees at made of the person being booked as to whether the the time of intake at booking. Medical staff person has or has had any communicable diseases, such are on duty and available 24 hours per day. as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Medical staff interviewed during the onsite tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or physical plant inspection said that all other special medical problem identified by the health incarcerated people are screened for authority. The response shall be noted on the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable or pandemic-type diseases at screening from. the time of intake and are triaged for symptoms prior to housing outside of intake. Incarcerated people are also offered and encouraged to accept ongoing testing and vaccination for communicable diseases while in custody and at the time of release. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION Policy 705 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 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 Mental health staff are on-site and available readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 24 hours per day, seven days per week. considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Mental health staff are on-site and available secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ 24 hours per day, seven days per week. daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. Persons 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated Persons Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Policy 504.2 Policy develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Agency practices support the use of the least restrictive housing options. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of exercise records for 20 administratively ☒ ☐ ☐ separated incarcerated people and verified that a minimum of 10 hours of out-of-cell time is occurring. BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the physical plant inspection and were advised that they are offered exercise and recreation nearly every day. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policies and procedures must include: Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Persons housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Policy 504.2 Policy privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility This office shall provide for the secure and staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive housing of any special management incarcerated person but shall not impose more deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or the public (15 CCR 1053). (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Policy 504.9 Health Considerations an incarcerated person’s health. Due to the possibility of self-inflicted injury and depression during periods of separation, ☒ ☐ ☐ health evaluations should include notations of any bruises and other trauma markings and the qualified health care professional's comments regarding the inmate's attitude and outlook. (c) Administrative separation may be used for Policy 504.3 Special Management incarcerated people who have: Incarcerated Persons Housing Criteria (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Policy 506 Classification 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 Completed as part of the classification administrative separation to obtain the objective of process ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Completed as part of the classification evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ process administrative separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL Policy 516 Safety and Sobering Cells Policy 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who A sampling of 20 safety cell logs was ☒ ☐ ☐ display behavior which results in the destruction of reviewed and was found to contain timely property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to safety checks, approvals for placement and self or others. retention, along with medical and mental health interventions. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☒ ☐ ☐ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment Of the safety cell logs reviewed, BSCC staff or as a substitute for treatment. verified that there were no cases where a ☒ ☐ ☐ safety cell was used for the purpose of discipline or treatment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Policy 516.3(a) Safety Cell Procedures approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Placement of an incarcerated person into a reviewed a minimum of every four hours. safety cell requires approval of the Sergeant or the Responsible Physician. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as Policy 516.3(h) Safety Cell Procedures possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be A medical assessment of the incarcerated medically cleared for continued retention, referral to person in the safety cell shall occur as soon advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a as possible, but not more than 12 hours from ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. the time of placement. A qualified healthcare professional should assess the incarcerated person based upon their policy and minimum Title 15 standards (15 CCR 1055). Medical assessments shall be documented. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health Mental health personnel are on site and are care staff shall obtain a mental health accessible 24 hours per day. Of the logs opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ reviewed by BSCC staff, all mental health placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon opinions or assessments were secured either as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. before or immediately following placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Policy 516.3(c) Safety Cell Procedures twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be A safety check consisting of direct visual documented. observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur twice every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse between safety checks. Each safety check of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person shall be documented. Supervisors shall inspect the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the safety cell log. BSCC reviewed a sampling of 20 safety cell logs that were found to be complete and timely with their safety checks. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure Policy 516.3(e) Safety Cell Procedures administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Policy 516.3(f) Safety Cell Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Of the reports sampled, BSCC staff verified that nutrition and fluids are being offered and are documented as required by agency policy and this regulation. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Policy 516.3(d) Safety Cell Procedures retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal Of the sampling reviewed, BSCC staff verified ☒ ☐ ☐ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's that all incarcerated persons who were safety or to the security of the facility are documented. placed into a safety cell were provided with a safety smock. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Policy 516.1.1 Definitions The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Sobering cell - A holding cell designed to 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of minimize the risk of injury by falling or incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety dangerous behavior. It is used as an initial or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. sobering place for arrestees or incarcerated persons who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others as a result of being intoxicated from any substance, and who require a protected environment to prevent injury or victimization by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of 20 sobering cell logs and verified that those placed into a sobering cell were assessed by medical personnel and approvals were obtained and documented on the log. Safety checks were timely, and removal from the cell occurred when the person was able to continue with the admission process of booking. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon Policy 516.4(e) Sobering Cell Procedures as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☒ ☐ ☐ no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over A sampling of sobering cell logs was reviewed six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody by BSCC staff, and in no case was a sobering staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ cell used for more than six hours. medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must Health care services are on-site and conduct receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. their assessment at the time of placement into ☒ ☐ ☐ a sobering cell. Verification of this was attained by BSCC staff during a review of the Sobering Cell log documentation. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the Policy 516.4(b) Sobering Cell Procedures sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. Such observation shall be documented. A safety check consisting of direct visual observation that is sufficient to assess the incarcerated person's well-being and behavior shall occur at least once every 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ minutes on an irregular schedule. Each visual observation of the incarcerated person by staff shall be documented. Supervisors shall check the logs for completeness every two hours and document this action on the sobering cell log. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Policy 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 602.3 Facility Manager responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. The health authority or designee shall contact the The San Andreas Regional Center is regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or contacted when a person in custody is confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ suspected of having a developmental purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of disability. such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Policy 511 Use of Restraints Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints shall be used only to prevent self- written policies and procedures for the use of restraint injury, injury to others, or property damage. devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Restraints may also be applied according to immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated inmate classification, such as maximum person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this security, to control the behavior of a high-risk ☒ ☐ ☐ section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or inmate while he/she is being moved outside other restraint devices when used to restrain the cell or housing unit. incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated BSCC reviewed all 12 instances of the use of person in restraints to responsible health care staff. a restraint chair during this inspection cycle. Of the logs reviewed, safety checks were timely, observations were articulated on the log, and approvals were indicated on the logs. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) acceptable restraint devices; Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Policy 511 Use of Restraints immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (5) exercising of extremities. Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.5 Range of Motion (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Policy 511 Use of Restraints following requirements: Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Policy 511 Use of Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Policy 511 Use of Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Policy 511 Use of Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Policy 511 Use of Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.4 Use of Restraints – Clinical placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ four hours of placement. Policy 511.4 Use of Restraints – Clinical (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Policy 511 Use of Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in Policy 511 Use of Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control 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 Policy 511 Use of Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the Policy 511 Use of Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Policy 511 Use of Restraints Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Of the restraint logs reviewed there were no procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant instances of a pregnant person being placed people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the into a restraint device. policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Policy 511.9.1Incarcerated Persons in Labor in recovery after delivery or termination of the ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Policy 511 Use of Restraints delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Policy 511.9 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. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Policy 511 Use of Restraints who is currently responsible for the medical care of Policy 511.9 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. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Policy 511 Use of Restraints pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnant people. There were no pregnant persons in custody on the day of the onsite physical plant inspection. 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE Policy 517 Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office will law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel assist in the expeditious collection of required including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to biological samples from arrestees and collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or offenders in accordance with the laws of this palm print impressions from individuals who are required ☒ ☐ ☐ state and with as little reliance on force as to provide such samples, specimens or impressions practicable. pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. In practice, when force is necessary for the collection of DNA or biological samples, the person is transported to the hospital for collection. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Obtain Samples an objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Obtain Samples secure voluntary compliance shall be documented ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to authorization of the facility watch commander or Obtain Samples 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 Policy 517.5.1 Video Recording extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. A video recording should be made any time The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the force is used to obtain a biological sample. length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the The recording should document all staff use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the ☒ ☐ ☐ participating in the process, in addition to the tape shall be retained administratively. methods and all force used during the collection. The recording should be part of the investigation file, if any, or otherwise retained in accordance with the office’s established records retention schedule. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM Policy 215 Community Relations and Public Information The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall Policy 504.6 Maintenance of Programs and plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Services education program for incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 522.1 Electronic Tablets The agency partners with Cabrillo Community College to provide education for all facilities. When such services are not made available by the appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or During the physical plant inspection, BSCC vocational, or both, education of housed people. staff interviewed inmates and were advised ☒ ☐ ☐ that they were either participating in or knew how to participate in programming. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Access to vocational training is linked to established. Modified academic or vocational classification and housing assignment. opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ Robust vocational training opportunities are practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules available at the R&R and Blaine Street and regulations. facilities. 1062 VISITING Policy 1006 Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement All incarcerated people are allowed two written policies and procedures, which include the completed visits of 30 minutes each per following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ week. The agency has incorporated video (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: visitation that is accessible on the tablets. (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting On the day of the physical plant inspection, hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made BSCC staff observed visiting schedules to be available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. posted in the public lobby of the jail and ☒ ☐ ☐ housing units. Visiting schedules are listed in the Orientation Handbook and are accessible on the agency website. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV All incarcerated people are allowed two facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two completed visits of 30 minutes each per visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ week. The agency has incorporated video person each week. visitation that is accessible on the inmate tablets. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Policy 1006 Visitation operational or safety and security concern exists. All Policy 1006.6 Denial or Termination of cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Visiting Privileges manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled visits and document such review. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Policy 1006 Visitation section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 1006.7 General Visitation Rules children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is available on tablets to visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the supplement existing in person visitation. ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors Visitation that occurs onsite is at no cost to are onsite and participating in either in-person or video the visitor or the incarcerated people. visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). Mode of visitation; In-person with a barrier. Remote video visitation. Visitation hours; In-person is available Saturday-Sunday. Video visitation is available Sunday-Saturday. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, A minimum of two weekly visits totaling one hour of visitation. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Only as indicated within Policy 1006 1063 CORRESPONDENCE Policy 1004 Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies Inmates may, at their own expense, send and and procedures for correspondence which provide that: receive mail without restrictions on quantity. (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person may send or receive; BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people on the day of the onsite physical plant inspection and were advised that there are no limitations to sending and receiving mail. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be Policy 1004.6 Processing and Inspection of read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail by Staff manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s Policy 1004.4 Confidential Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, Policy 1004.4 Confidential Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Policy 1004.10 Indigent Incarcerated Persons shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Requests for Writing Materials and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES Policy 1003 Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies This facility operates library services that and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV provide leisure and legal reading materials to facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined incarcerated persons. by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources via paper ☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons interviewed by documents or through electronic media and include BSCC staff stated that they have access to current information on community services and library services, including law library material resources, and religious, educational, legal reference upon written request or on the tablets. material and recreational reading material. Tablets are accessible to all incarcerated people, and on the day of the physical plant inspection, BSCC staff observed tablets located in all housing units. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME Policy 1008 Exercise and Out of Cell Time Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Persons develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of Policy 504.6 Maintenance of Programs and 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of Services seven days to include: A minimum of three hours of outdoor recreation for the exercising of large muscle groups and a minimum of seven hours of programming and recreation is offered each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of exercise records for 20 administratively separated incarcerated people and verified that a minimum of 10 hours of out-of-cell time is occurring. BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the physical plant inspection and were advised that they are offered exercise and recreation nearly every day. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND Policy 1004.7 Books, Magazines, WRITINGS Newspapers, Checks, Money Orders, and Periodicals (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any and prohibited by the Bureau Commander, book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for incarcerated persons are permitted to ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The purchase, receive and read any soft cover facility administrator shall develop and implement a book, non-hard, non-leather bound book, written plan to make available a current newspaper or newspaper, periodical or writing accepted for other like source, including a non-English language distribution by the U. S. Postal Service (15 alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested CCR 1066(a)). people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any Policy 1004.8 Rejection of Books, legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ Magazines, Routine Mail, Photos, and Periodicals 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 37 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 Policy 1004.8 Rejection of Books, mail containing information concerning where, how, Magazines, Routine Mail, Photos, and or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Periodicals matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any Staff shall notify the Watch Commander matter of a character tending to incite crimes against whenever a decision is made to reject books, ☒ ☐ ☐ children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or magazines, or periodicals. The Facility an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of Manager or the authorized designee will be weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other responsible for making the final decision as to unlawful activity; the specific magazines, periodicals, and other materials that will be prohibited within this facility. (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All packages received are opened and received by an incarcerated person; and inspected for contraband and the ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriateness of content prior to delivery to the recipient. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, The number of books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may periodicals, or writings that an inmate may ☒ ☐ ☐ have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one possess is not limited unless they present a time. fire concern. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Policy 1005 Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Correctional Facility will provide access and procedures which allow access to a telephone or to telephones for use by incarcerated persons communication device beyond those telephone calls consistent with federal and state law. The which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Facility Manager or the authorized designee Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by shall develop written procedures establishing others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be the guidelines for access and usage (15 CCR provided access to the appropriate telecommunication 1067). All incarcerated persons will be device which will facilitate communication. Such devices ☒ ☐ ☐ provided a copy of the telephone usage rules may include but are not limited to videophones, as part of their incarcerated person teletypewriters, or third-party communications orientation during the booking process. assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so All incarcerated people have access to is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. telephones. BSCC staff observed telephones located in the dayroom of each housing area. Incarcerated people who were interviewed demonstrated their ability to use the tablets for communication. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Policy 603 Access to Courts and Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies All incarcerated persons have free access to ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have courts and counsel. access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Policy 1004 Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential interview rooms are available on- ☒ ☐ ☐ site. 1069 ORIENTATION Policy 502 Reception Policy 502.7 Inmate Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a living area. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Both written and verbal information shall be provided and Each person entering housing receives a may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ verbal orientation along with a video orientation and a handbook. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation The handbook is available in English and information to each person, including those with Spanish, and assistance is provided for those ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English needing reasonable accommodations. proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not The orientation handbook was reviewed by be limited to, the following: BSCC staff and found to contain all the ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage required elements listed in sections 1-10 rules; below. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS Policy 1001 Counseling Services Policy 1009 Individual/Family Services The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Programs develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies The agency provides a wide variety of social ☒ ☐ ☐ for individual or family social service programs for and educational programs for incarcerated incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the people . Many of them link social services, services and resources available in the community and community-based organizations, community may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service colleges, and veterans’ services for transition delivery. to the community. The range and source of such services shall be at the Several of these services are provided by the discretion of the facility administrator and may include: agency and are augmented by the services (a) risk and needs assessments; provided by outside community-based (b) best practices in: providers. (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1071 VOTING Policy 610 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ during the onsite physical plant inspection, written policies and procedures whereby the county and those interviewed advised that they are registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, aware of how to access voter registration and state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. vote. 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES Policy 1007 Religious Programs The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility This policy provides guidance regarding the shall develop written policies and procedures to provide right of incarcerated persons to exercise their opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religion and for evaluating accommodation religious services, practices, and counseling on a requests for faith-based religious practices of voluntary basis. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons (15 CCR 1072). BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the onsite physical plant inspection and were advised that religious programming is accessible and available in all housing areas. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy 609 Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and It is the policy of this office that any Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall incarcerated person may file a grievance develop written policies and procedures whereby all relating to conditions of confinement, which incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to includes release date, housing, medical care, submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions food services, hygiene and sanitation needs, of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; out of cell time opportunities, classification classification actions; disciplinary actions; program actions, disciplinary actions, program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; participation, telephone and mail use and food, clothing, and bedding. procedures, visiting procedures, and Such policies and procedures shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ allegations of sexual abuse. A sampling of 20 grievances and appeals was reviewed by BSCC staff and was found to be consistently responded to within the timelines required in policy. During the onsite physical plant inspection, incarcerated people were interviewed by BSCC staff and advised that they are aware of the grievance process and how to access a grievance. (1) a grievance form; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions for registering or appealing a grievance, including relevant deadlines; grievance are listed on the grievance form, in ☒ ☐ ☐ the orientation handbook, and are accessible on the tablet. (3) a process for submission and handling of ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate staff level; (5) appeal to the next level of review; A sample of grievance appeals was reviewed ☒ ☐ ☐ and appropriately addressed within required timelines. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) provision for a non-automated initial response A sample of grievances was reviewed and within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed found to be consistently responded to within a period of 15 calendar days; the timelines required in policy. An additional ☒ ☐ ☐ sampling of grievance appeals was reviewed and appropriately addressed within required timelines. (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Grievances submitted regarding medical, within the facility; food service, or commissary services are ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded for tracking and are routed accordingly. (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people appeal, response, and related documents to the regarding the grievance process, and all incarcerated person; and, reported that, when navigating the grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ process, they are always provided with copies of their grievance, responses, and related documentation. (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Policy 609.4 Grievance Reviews regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Policy 609.3.5 Frivolous Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Policy 600 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility It is the policy of this office to maintain written administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary general categories of prohibited incarcerated actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. person behavior that are clear, consistent, and uniformly applied. Written rules and Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy ☒ ☐ ☐ guidelines will be made available to all should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, incarcerated persons. They will include a Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. process for resolving minor infractions and a hearing process for a more serious breach of incarcerated person rules. Criminal acts may be referred to the appropriate criminal agency. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Orientation handbooks are issued prior to and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing housing. Verbal orientation, including an units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☒ ☐ ☐ explanation of disciplinary rules, is given at booking. the time of housing. Tablets are available in all housing areas. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable The handbook is available in English and to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Spanish, and assistance is provided for those provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them needing reasonable accommodations to ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an understand jail rules and violations. understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 37 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 Policy 600 Discipline PERSONS Policy 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The incarcerated people orientation and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. addresses rules and sanctions. The The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following discipline process, along with discipline elements: ☒ ☐ ☐ reports, was reviewed by BSCC staff and was (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- compliant with this regulation. 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 Policy 600.4.2 Major Rule Violations or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Major rule violations are considered a threat by the staff member observing the act and submitted to to the safety, security, or efficiency of the the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such facility, its staff members, incarcerated violations may include, but are not limited to: persons, or visitors. Staff members witnessing or becoming aware of a major rule violation shall take immediate steps to stabilize and manage the situation, including immediate notification of a supervisor. A sampling of 20 disciplinary packets for major rule violations resulting in the ☒ ☐ ☐ imposition of sanctions was reviewed by BSCC staff. The packets reviewed contained the original written notices, the hearings were conducted by an uninvolved hearing officer within the required timeframes, the persons charged with rule violations were present for disciplinary hearings and were able to appeal the suggested imposed sanction should they disagree. Of those appeals, they were processed and resolved within the required timeframes. 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary Policy 600.5 Investigations authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are All formal disciplinary hearings are conducted ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. by an impartial hearing officer. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person Policy 600.6 Notifications shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specified timeframes: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Policy 600.6 Notifications hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Policy 600.8 Hearing Procedure appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The BSCC staff interviewed multiple incarcerated incarcerated person shall have access to staff or persons on the day of the onsite inspection assistance when they have limited literacy, or the ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding their involvement in disciplinary issues are complex. hearings. Of those who had gone through the formal disciplinary process, all stated that they had a hearing and were able to make a statement if they chose to do so. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisor on all disciplinary action. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Policy 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Actions The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Discipline shall be commensurate with the infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a nature and circumstances of the offense progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of committed, the incarcerated person's discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the disciplinary history, and the actions imposed following: for comparable offenses by other (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons with similar histories (b) Extra work detail. (28 CFR 115.78(b); 15 CCR 1082). (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. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 37 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 Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary The U.S. and state constitutions expressly actions shall not include corporal punishment, group prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment, punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological disciplinary actions shall not include degradation. corporate punishment, group punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: degradation (15 CCR 1083). (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and A sample of 20 disciplinary packets was threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and reviewed, and there was no instance noted of with the least restrictive conditions possible. an incarcerated person remaining in disciplinary separation for a period exceeding 30 days consecutively as a disciplinary sanction. (1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Actions facility manager before the disciplinary separation Policy 601.2 Disciplinary Separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have Policy 601.2 Disciplinary Separation the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be All cells are furnished and equipped with issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles similar furnishings and fixtures. 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 Policy 601.5 Mental Health Considerations medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall The agency follows a comprehensive review be removed from disciplinary separation immediately of all persons placed into separation status, upon this determination. with special attention given to any possible disability or mental health concerns. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any incarcerated person who is classified to be housed in separation is evaluated by mental health staff to ensure that they can maintain a mental state without decompensating. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Actions punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions disciplinary purposes. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 37 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 Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083). (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary except in cases where the incarcerated person has Actions violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 Correspondence privileges shall not be hours, without the review and approval of the facility withheld except in cases where the manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence other than legal mail may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without the review and approval of the Facility Manager (15 CCR 1083). (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary suspended as a disciplinary measure. Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ In no case shall access to the courts and/or legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083). 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Policy 600.3.2 Rule Violation Reports Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept California Penal Code § 4019.5 requires that of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This all disciplinary actions administered be ☒ ☐ ☐ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule documented. This requirement may be violation reports and report of the disposition of each. satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports, including the disposition of each violation (15 CCR 1084). 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Policy 706.1 Communicable Diseases DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING The agency-wide Communicable Diseases (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Policy was reviewed and contained all facility administrator and the county health officer, shall applicable requirements as listed in this develop a written plan to address the identification, regulation. The policy is comprehensive and treatment, control and follow-up management of includes the identification, control, tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan management, treatment, quarantine, testing, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, reporting, and community referral for those identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical being released from custody. evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Policy 706.1 Communicable Diseases shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and BSCC staff reviewed the agency policy and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ verified that the below-referenced sections federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1-8) appear in the Communicable Disease (1) The types of communicable diseases to be Policy. reported; 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) The persons who shall receive the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL Policy 700.3 Access to Care Policy 504.9 Health Considerations The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons during the onsite physical plant inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ or provision made that any incarcerated person and were advised that, generally, sick call requesting medical/mental health attention be given such triage occurs within two days, depending on attention. the severity of the medical condition. Of those interviewed, all stated that they were aware of how to submit a request for sick call. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING Policy 900 Food Services Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall BSCC staff interviewed multiple incarcerated be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one people during the physical plant inspection. of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ During these interviews, incarcerated people must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 reported that they receive three meals per hours pass between evening and morning meals. day, with a minimum of one of them being hot. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons must be provided a prescribed additional time. minimum of 15 minutes dining time for each meal. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on Incarcerated persons who miss, or may miss, ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed a regularly scheduled meal must be provided meal. with a beverage and a sandwich or substitute meal. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING Policy 806 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Policy 806.3.2 Clothing Issue The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but An incarcerated person admitted to the facility Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities for 72 hours or more and assigned to a living shall include, but not be limited to: unit shall be issued a set of facility clothing. (a) Clean socks and footwear; The issue of clothing appropriate to the ☒ ☐ ☐ climate for incarcerated persons shall include but is not limited to: (15 CCR 1260): • Clean socks • Clean outer garments • Clean undergarments • Footwear (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Shorts and an undershirt. (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ Bra and two panties. The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may Personal or special garments may be be substituted for the institutional undergarments and substituted when a medical or work-related footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ issue exists. notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free Policy 806.3.2 Clothing Issue of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. during the physical plant inspection and were Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more advised that issued clothing is clean, free of compatible with their gender identity and gender holes and tears, climate-appropriate, and free expression. of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, on-site laundry services were inspected and found to have clean clothing in good repair. Staff were interviewed and stated that if a person requested clothing specific to their gender expression or gender identity, they would be issued as requested. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL Policy 804 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING Policy 804.4 Prevention and 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. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Policy 607 Grooming Policy 607.8 Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and procedures developed Policy 806.6 Personal Hygiene of by the facility administrator for the issue of personal Incarcerated Persons hygiene items. incarcerated people are expected to maintain their hygiene using approved personal care items. Personal care items, including toothbrushes, dental floss loops, combs, and ☒ ☐ ☐ soap, are available. Indigent people shall receive hygiene items necessary to maintain an appropriate level of personal hygiene. No incarcerated person will be denied the necessary personal care items. For sanitation and security reasons, personal care items shall not be shared. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Policy 806.6 Personal Hygiene of napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Incarcerated Persons maximum allowance. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed incarcerated persons had access to pads, tampons, and panty liners in the appropriate housing locations. Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other BSCC staff observed barbicide solution at shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when each hair care station inside the housing shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected areas. between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒ ☐ ☐ State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1266 SHOWERING Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff ☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed incarcerated people about showering opportunities, and all stated that they can shower at least every other day, but in practice, they shower daily. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES Policy 607 Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 607.3 Haircuts (a) Hair care services shall be available. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of Policy 607.4 Shaving identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Incarcerated persons may shave daily. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Policy 607.6 Grooming Equipment method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Grooming equipment will be disinfected Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ before and after each use by the methods Regulations. approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of (16 CCR 979; 16 CCR 980; 15 CCR 1267(c)) 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy 806 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Policy 806.3.1 Bedding Issue The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who Upon entering a living area of the Santa Cruz ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be County Sheriff's Office correctional facility, limited to: every incarcerated person who is expected to (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the remain overnight shall be issued bedding and requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; linens (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending upon climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 37 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Policy 800 Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has The facility administrator shall develop written policies established a plan to promote and inspect the and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable environmental safety and sanitation level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements established by applicable laws, facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule ordinances and regulations. This policy of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and establishes a plan of housekeeping tasks and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices inspections required to identify and correct which may be found. unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in this facility. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Policy 802.3 Sanitation Schedule Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the Medical care housing is cleaned and health authority. sanitized daily and between use. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 37 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 IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 37 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 2B Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS 3B The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS 4B The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 5B Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 37 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 JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 37 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: 5310 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Rountree Lane Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ (Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: 2019: ☒ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rob Gardner DATE: July 11, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Reception and booking do not occur at this facility. All bookings are processed at the Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have Main Jail. ☒ the following space and equipment: ☐ ☐ 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section 1231.3.12. 2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others are held. For those facilities that accept male and female intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of ☒ the facility. ☐ ☐ 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage ☒ space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR ROOM ☒ A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒ ☐ ☐ more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐ 5310 Santa Cruz SRF Rountree Facility 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 temporary staging cells or ROOM rooms in this facility. A temporary staging cell or room shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding inmates who have been classified and segregated in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒ ☐ ☐ of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more. 5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL There are no sobering cells in this facility. 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. ☐ 5310 Santa Cruz SRF Rountree Facility 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 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 There are no single cells located at this facility. ☒ 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 There are no double cells located at this facility. ☒ Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 5310 Santa Cruz SRF Rountree Facility 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 ☒ 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. 5310 Santa Cruz SRF Rountree Facility 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 ☐ ☒ or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ 1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ MULTIPURPOSE SPACE An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by the facility’s program statement. Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and ☒ quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☐ ☐ do not conflict with each other. 1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every facility which ☒ provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐ shall be designed in consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide ☒ for privacy of the inmates; ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (2134 mm); 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐ running water 5310 Santa Cruz SRF Rountree Facility 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 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 is no designated medical care housing located in this facility. ☒ 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 Storage for commissary items is located at ☒ stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐ the main jail. 1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES Dining occurs in the dayroom space of the dormitory. 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 There is no central dining room. 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 This facility design allows for in-person contact and in-person with barrier visitation. Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☒ There are family visiting rooms and an ☐ ☐ facilities for in-person visiting. outdoor playground for family reunification and parental visits. 5310 Santa Cruz SRF Rountree Facility 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 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 Laundry facilities are located at the main jail. 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 Emergency generator power is tested bi- monthly. 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. 5310 Santa Cruz SRF Rountree Facility 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 are three confidential interview rooms located in this facility. There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished interview room for confidential interviews in every ☒ facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☐ ☐ room shall be designed in consultation with responsible custodial staff and health care staff. Such an interview room shall: 1. Be located within the security area accessible to ☒ both female and male inmates; and ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (1829 mm). 1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney interview areas which provide for confidential consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS ☒ 1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☐ ☐ occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in ☒ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ 3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided ☐ ☒ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of ☒ the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐ facilities or portions thereof used for females. 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates ☒ with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.2 WASH BASINS ☒ 1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☐ ☐ occupancy cells and double occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in ☒ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ 3. Wash basins must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5310 Santa Cruz SRF Rountree Facility 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 ☒ substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐ dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐ available to inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐ angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical ☒ means. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.4 SHOWERS Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐ one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐ and soap so they may be easily cleaned. Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with ☒ staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.5 BEDS Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐ a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76 inches (1930 mm) long. Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533 ☒ mm) between bed pans. ☐ ☐ Except in minimum security areas, beds must be ☒ securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.6 LIGHTING Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐ with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. 5310 Santa Cruz SRF Rountree Facility 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 There are no sobering cells located in 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. ☐ ☐ 5310 Santa Cruz SRF Rountree Facility 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 ☒ 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.) 5310 Santa Cruz SRF Rountree Facility 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: 5310 FACILITY: Santa Cruz Rountree Lane Facility (90 Rountree Ln) TYPE: II RC: 96 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Gardner DATE: July 10, 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 Holding Room 1 Holding 1988 1 0 11 (11) 11’2” x 10’8” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Room 2 Holding 1988 1 0 6 (6) 6’ x 10’10” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Room 3 Holding 1988 1 0 6 (6) 6’ x 10’10” x 9’ 1 0 1 1 0 Dorm 5,055 sq. ft. R-Unit Dorm 1988 0 48 48 48 6 0 6 1 3 (105’ per person) 5,055 sq. ft. S-Unit Dorm 1988 0 48 48 48 6 0 6 1 3 (105’ per person) Safety Safety 2019 1 0 1 (1) 10’ x 5’ x 9’ 1 0 0 0 0 * T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas. 5310 Santa Cruz SHRF Rountree Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5320 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Blaine Street Facility FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. C. Ramirez, Lt. S. Luna, Compliance Officers J. Reed and L. Esparza, Health Services Administrator S. Hewett, Director of Nursing H. Brandt FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rob Gardner DATE: July 10, 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 mitigating (a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section circumstances, with applicable regulations during the 24- 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall 25 compliance monitoring cycle. 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 NOTE: All Policy sections referenced below are taken the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type Policy Manual / Lexipol dated 2025/06/10, unless I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC otherwise noted. 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. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL Policy 219 Staffing Plan A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in Compliance with this section is indicated by each local detention facility to ensure the implementation the ability of staff to complete and document and operation of the programs and activities required by at least hourly safety checks in addition to these regulations. completing all operational duties, including but not limited to the requirements listed in ☒ ☐ ☐ Title 15 Minimum Standards for Local Jails. A random sample of 20 shift rosters was reviewed, along with BSCC staff auditing various logs and documented reports. Completed documentation indicates that enough personnel are assigned to each shift. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at A sampling of 20 shift rosters was reviewed, least one employee on duty at all times in a local and reflected that all fixed post positions and detention facility or in the building which houses a local response personnel are scheduled on each ☒ ☐ ☐ detention facility who shall be immediately available and shift. accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which Each shift roster reviewed had sufficient would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ personnel for emergency response incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there Of the sampling of shift rosters reviewed, shall be at least one female employee who shall be female personnel were assigned to each immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐ shift. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of BSCC staff reviewed the agency's personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Organizational Chart and a sample of 20 shift shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the rosters. The agency has a very low vacancy personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a rate, and they are able to maintain minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the staffing levels on each shift with some use of time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a overtime. review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Policy 503 Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- 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 Policy 503.3 (a) Safety Checks between safety checks. BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety check logs throughout March and May 2025 ☒ ☐ ☐ and found the agency in compliance with this regulation. Safety checks were conducted within 60 minutes of the previous check and at random intervals. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety Policy 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as Policy 516.4 Sobering Cell Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied Policy 503(b) Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ intervals. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check logs throughout March and May 2025. ☒ ☐ ☐ check occurred; Checks are being completed at random intervals and in accordance with this section. The agency’s documentation is compliant with all three requirements of this regulation. (2) the location where each individual safety check Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Policy 503.3.1 Safety Checks ☒ ☐ ☐ who completed the safety check(s). (f) A documented process by which safety checks are Policy 503.3.1 Safety Check Documentation reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ observed the multiple levels of review and safety checks. documentation that occur for routine Safety checks, Safety Cell placements, and Sobering cells. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF Policy 400 Facility Emergencies Policy 402 Fire Safety (a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ at least one person on duty at all times who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one Policy 400 Facility Emergencies person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures that relate specifically to the facility. (b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the Policy 400.6 CPR Response health authority, shall develop and implement policies and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe and appropriate to do so. These policies shall cover the following key elements: Policy 400.6 CPR Response ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. (2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a Policy 400.6 CPR Response copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at ☒ ☐ ☐ a central location and available for review. (3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon Policy 400.6 CPR Response medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicate its use. (4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective Policy 400.6 CPR Response equipment when administering CPR whenever possible ☒ ☐ ☐ to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a Policy 400.6 CPR Response correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has ☒ ☐ ☐ passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet arrived. (6) The correctional officer shall continue administering Policy 400.6 CPR Response CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the 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 Policy 400.6 CPR Response medical responders are present when a person is ☒ ☐ ☐ identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall defer CPR to those individuals. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Policy 102 Custody Manual Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a The agency utilizes Lexipol to access and manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The maintain the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s policy and procedures manual shall address all Office Corrections Policy Manual applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be (SCCSOCPM). comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ employees. The manual is reviewed and updated at a minimum of annually. In practice, this Notes: The policies and procedures required in process is ongoing and occurs more subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate frequently than annually. manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d) do not apply and have been deleted. The most recent review and update occurred on June 10, 2025 (a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III Policy 100 Organizational Structure and facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility following: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Table of organization, including channels of communications. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility Policy 212 Administrative and Supervisory ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator/manager. Inspections (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state Policy 509 Use of Force and federal legal requirements and includes Policy 509.3.6 Restrictions on the Use of a prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Carotid Control Hold holds. Policy 509.3.7 Restrictions on the Use of a ☒ ☐ ☐ Choke Hold The use of a carotid restraint or choke hold is not a trained or approved technique used in this facility. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including Policy 511 Use of Restraints the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons Penal Code Section 3407. (5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly Policy 502 Reception received persons for release. ☒ ☐ ☐ Intake and release take place at the Main Jail 4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 35 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 Policy 212 Administrative and Supervisory searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Inspections contraband control, and key control. Policy 213 Perimeter Security Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, Policy 400.12 Review of Emergency review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. (7) Emergency procedures include: Policy 400 Facility Emergencies (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Policy 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning section 1032 of these regulations; Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1(b), the Facility Manager shall, in cooperation with the local fire department or other qualified entity, ☒ ☐ ☐ develop a plan for responding to a fire. The Fire Suppression Plan was reviewed and was found to be comprehensive. The plan is up to date and is easily accessible to supervisory staff in the event of an emergency. (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of Policy 400.7 Response to Disturbances hostages; Policy 400.9 Hostages ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 400.10 Escapes (C) mass arrests; Policy 400.11 Civil Disturbances Outside of the Jail Upon being notified that jail space will be needed in response to a civil disturbance ☒ ☐ ☐ involving mass arrests, the Sergeant should notify the Facility Manager. The Facility Manager should make the determination regarding the magnitude of the event and whether it warrants notification of the Sheriff. (D) natural disasters; Policy 401 Emergency Staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 404.3 Evacuation Plan (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Policy 400.3(g) ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Periodic testing of emergency equipment (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, Policy 400.3(h) ammunition, chemical agents, and related Storage, issue, and use of weapons, ☒ ☐ ☐ security devices. ammunition, chemical agents, and related security devices (8) Suicide Prevention. Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ Intervention (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 601 Disciplinary Separation (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse Policy 605 Incarcerated Persons' Rights – and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Protection from Abuse Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and Policy 606.5 Retaliation respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for Policy 518 End of Term Release ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 35 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, Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Policy 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, limited to, the following: Harassment, and Retaliation (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, Policy 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, family, community members, and other interested Harassment, and Retaliation third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ harassment. The method for reporting shall be Public access signage was observed at publicly posted at the facility. several locations throughout the facilities. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and Intervention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide prevention program developed by the facility administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial Policy 708.4 Staff Training personnel. All facility staff members who are responsible for supervising incarcerated persons shall receive initial and annual training on suicide risk identification, prevention, and ☒ ☐ ☐ intervention, to include, at minimum (15 CCR 1030) BSCC staff reviewed suicide prevention training materials and attendance records to verify compliance with this section. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and prior to housing assignment. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☒ ☐ ☐ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among Policy 708.5 Screening and Intervention arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide Per staff on-site during the inspection, face- risk. to-face communication occurs between the arresting agency, transportation, and booking staff at the time of intake. ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical and mental health staff evaluate all arrestees at the time of intake into the jail. In addition to the initial screening, additional monitoring and weekly meetings occur to evaluate the continued need for close supervision and intervention of those identified as a suicide risk. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of Policy 506 Classification suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Policy 506.8.2 Special Management and Alert restrictive environment should be considered. Codes This is initially a classification decision that ☒ ☐ ☐ occurs at the time of intake or incident. For those identified as requiring special housing, classification and mental health staff meet weekly to evaluate if closer supervision is still appropriate and identify intervention strategies for less restrictive housing. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.6 Suicide Watch (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and Policy 708 Suicide Prevention and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures. Intervention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides Policy 210.3.2 Incident Reporting attempts. Policy 210.3.3 Deaths Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths All in-custody deaths, suicides, and suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts are investigated and documented in a written report. In-custody deaths are reported within 10 days of the death to the state Attorney General’s Office. (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review attempted suicides as defined by the facility Policy 708.7.1 Debriefing administrator, including the development of a corrective action plan to address deficiencies identified in the The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a administrative review. team of qualified staff to conduct an ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative review of every suicide attempt or in-custody death. At a minimum, the review team consists of the Sheriff or Deputy Chief, County Counsel, Investigative staff, and the responsible physician. (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 708.3 Suicide Prevention Team (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return Policy 705 Mental Health Screening and from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation Policy 1001 Counseling Services 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Policy 402 Fire Safety Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local Policy 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning fire department to be included as part of the policy and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section 1029); (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff BSCC staff verified that monthly fire with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ ☐ ☐ prevention inspections were completed, documented, and maintained as required. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Inspection report was completed 5/29/2024 Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ by the Santa Cruz Fire Dept. with no inspections at least once every two years; deficiencies noted. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) an evacuation plan; and, Policy 400 Facility Emergencies ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 404 Evacuation (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Policy 404.3.2 Emergency Housing of ☒ ☐ ☐ people in the case of fire. Incarcerated Persons 1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Policy 500 Population Management 0B Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics ☒ ☐ ☐ accounting system which reflects the monthly average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people by gender and juvenile status. Facility administrators shall provide the Board with Policy 500 Population Management applicable demographic information as described in the Jail Profile Survey. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified that the agency is providing demographic information to the Jail Profile Survey. 1041 RECORDS Policy 209 Incarcerated Persons Records (a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV All records for those incarcerated are stored facility shall develop written policies and procedures for in the agency's JMS system. 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, Policy 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at Policy 606.3(i) PREA Coordinator facilities under its direct control and from other facilities with which it contracts for the confinement of its Establishing a process to ensure accurate, incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at uniform data is collected for every allegation a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting of sexual abuse at facilities under the direct requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1). ☒ ☐ ☐ control of this office, using a standardized instrument and set of definitions. Upon Note: federal survey on sexual violence. request, the Office shall provide all such data from the previous calendar year to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) no later than June 30 (28 CFR 115.87; 34 USC § 30303; 15 CCR 1041). 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS Policy 210 Report Preparation Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 20 written and procedures for the maintenance of written records reports that were all completed, submitted, ☒ ☐ ☐ and reporting of all incidents which result in physical and approved within the timeframes required harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee by the agency policy. or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other person. Such records shall include the names of the persons involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility manager or designee. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN Policy 215 Community Relations and Public Information Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ dissemination of information to the public, to other government agencies, and to the news media. The public and incarcerated persons shall have available for review the following material: (a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Policy 215.2(a) Responsibilities Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. (b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated Policy 215.2(b) Responsibilities people as specified in sections: (1) 1045, Public Information Plan BSCC staff reviewed the Community ☒ ☐ ☐ Relations and Public Information Plan Policy and verified that sections 1-19 listed below regarding policies and operations of the facility are addressed. (2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and ☒ ☐ ☐ Writings (8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ (12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ (13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ (14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ (15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons (17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ (19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy and procedures to comply with the in-custody death ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting requirements of Government Code section 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC within 10 days of an in-custody death. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 35 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 Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths health administrator, shall develop written policy and Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall team of qualified staff to conduct an include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or ☒ ☐ ☐ administrative review of every suicide attempt designee, the health administrator, the responsible or in-custody death. In practice, the review physician and other health care, and supervision staff team consists of the Sheriff or Deputy Chief, who are relevant to the incident. Facility Manager, County Counsel, Investigative staff, and the responsible physician. Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review initial review report of every in-custody death to the 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 Policy 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths information: Policy 513.5 In-Custody Death Review (1) Demographic information (A) Full name of the decedent (B) Date of birth (C) Date of death (D) Time of death (E) Gender (F) Race and ethnicity (G) Relevant medical history ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Facility Information (A) Name and location of the detention facility (B) Description of the location where the death occurred within the facility (C) Date and time of the incident (D) Detention facility personnel (including names and roles) involved in the reporting of the death or incident (3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death, including behavioral health or medical issues. (d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN Policy 506 Classification (a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, It is the policy of this office to process all or III facility shall develop and implement a written individuals entering this correctional facility to classification plan designed to properly assign determine whether they will be housed in the incarcerated persons to housing units and activities correctional facility, cited and released, according to the categories of gender identity, age, released on their own recognizance (O.R.) or criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, bail, or released back to the community physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- through an appropriate release mechanism, assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or including alternatives to incarceration sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for programs, such as electronic supervision. the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Anyone housed in the correctional facility extent possible within the limits of the available number shall be properly classified according to of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. security and health risks so that appropriate supervision, temporary holding, and housing The written classification plan shall be based on objective assignments may be made. criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each BSCC staff reviewed a sample of 20 person's classification level, housing restrictions, and classification assessments to verify housing assignments. appropriateness and compliance with this regulation. The agency classification screening instrument appeared both comprehensive and appropriate for the size and population of the facility. Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish Policy 506.4 Classification Plan and implement a classification system which will include Policy 506.7 Reviews and Appeals the use of classification officers or a classification committee in order to properly assign incarcerated Incarcerated people were interviewed during persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and the onsite physical plant inspection and leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as reported that they were aware of how to much information as is available about and from the appeal a classification decision. 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, Policy 506.1 Purpose and Scope the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the health and safety This policy describes the Santa Cruz County of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement Sheriff's Office's classification process, which ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A is designed to identify security and health person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall issues so that incarcerated persons may be be given serious consideration. held and housed in such a way as to foster a safe and secure facility (15 CCR 1050). 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Policy 706 Communicable Diseases The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures specifying those symptoms that require medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical evaluation is completed. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be The agency screens all incoming arrestees at made of the person being booked as to whether the the time of intake at booking. Medical staff person has or has had any communicable diseases, such are on duty and available 24 hours per day. as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of Medical staff interviewed during the onsite tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or physical plant inspection said that all other special medical problem identified by the health arrestees are screened for communicable or authority. The response shall be noted on the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ pandemic-type diseases at the time of intake screening from. and are triaged for symptoms prior to housing outside of intake. Incarcerated persons are also offered and encouraged to accept ongoing testing and vaccination for communicable diseases while in custody and at the time of release. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION Policy 705 Mental Health Screening and Evaluation The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons 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 Mental health staff are on-site and available readily available, an incarcerated person shall be 24 hours per day, seven days per week. considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be Mental health staff are on-site and available secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ 24 hours per day, seven days per week. daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. Persons 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated Persons Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall Policy 504.2 Policy develop and implement policies and procedures for the administrative separation of incarcerated people. Agency practices support the use of the least restrictive housing options. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of exercise records for 20 administratively ☒ ☐ ☐ separated incarcerated people and verified that a minimum of 10 hours of out-of-cell time is occurring. BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the physical plant inspection and were advised that they are offered exercise and recreation nearly every day. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policies and procedures must include: Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Persons housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Policy 504.2 Policy privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility This office shall provide for the secure and staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive housing of any special management incarcerated person but shall not impose more deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or the public (15 CCR 1053). (b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Policy 504.9 Health Considerations an incarcerated person’s health. Due to the possibility of self-inflicted injury and depression during periods of separation, ☒ ☐ ☐ health evaluations should include notations of any bruises and other trauma markings and the qualified health care professional's comments regarding the inmate's attitude and outlook. (c) Administrative separation may be used for Policy 504.3 Special Management incarcerated people who have: Incarcerated Persons Housing Criteria (1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Policy 506 Classification 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 Completed as part of the classification administrative separation to obtain the objective of process ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility staff. (e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Completed as part of the classification evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ process administrative separation. 1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL There are no safety cells at this facility. Anyone meeting safety cell criteria would be The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section moved to the Main Jail or offsite as needed. 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 responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate ☐ ☐ ☒ authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to: 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒ or as a substitute for treatment. (b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the approval of the facility manager or designee, or ☐ ☐ ☒ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every four hours. (c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of placement in the safety cell. The person shall be ☐ ☐ ☒ medically cleared for continued retention, referral to advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. (d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health care staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☐ ☐ ☒ placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. (e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute ☐ ☐ ☒ lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be documented. (f) Procedures shall be established to assure ☐ ☐ ☒ administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. (g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's safety or to the security of the facility are documented. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL There are no sobering cells at this facility. The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☐ ☐ ☒ no longer a risk to themselves or others. In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒ medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must ☐ ☐ ☒ receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half ☐ ☐ ☒ hour. Such observation shall be documented. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Policy 602 Incarcerated Persons with Disabilities The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Policy 602.3 Facility Manager responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate classification and housing, protection, and nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with developmental disabilities. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The health authority or designee shall contact the The San Andreas Regional Center is regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or contacted when a person in custody is confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ suspected of having a developmental purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of disability. such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Policy 511 Use of Restraints Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints shall be used only to prevent self- written policies and procedures for the use of restraint injury, injury to others, or property damage. devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Restraints may also be applied according to immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated inmate classification, such as maximum person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this security, to control the behavior of a high-risk ☒ ☐ ☐ section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or inmate while he/she is being moved outside other restraint devices when used to restrain the cell or housing unit. incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated BSCC reviewed all 12 instances of the use of person in restraints to responsible health care staff. a restraint chair during this inspection cycle. Of the logs reviewed, safety checks were timely, observations were articulated on the log, and approvals were indicated on the logs. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) acceptable restraint devices; Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (2) signs or symptoms which should result in Policy 511 Use of Restraints immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (5) exercising of extremities. Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.5 Range of Motion (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the Policy 511 Use of Restraints following requirements: Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on Policy 511 Use of Restraints incarcerated people who display behavior which Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Policy 511 Use of Restraints restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control ☒ ☐ ☐ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in Policy 511 Use of Restraints restraints only with the approval of the facility Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control manager, the facility watch commander, or ☒ ☐ ☐ responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. (5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention Policy 511 Use of Restraints shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.4 Use of Restraints – Clinical placement. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within Policy 511 Use of Restraints ☒ ☐ ☐ four hours of placement. Policy 511.4 Use of Restraints – Clinical (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be Policy 511 Use of Restraints conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated person. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area which makes provisions to protect the person from abuse. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in Policy 511 Use of Restraints consultation with responsible health care staff Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control 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 Policy 511 Use of Restraints the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the Policy 511 Use of Restraints placement in restraints shall be documented and Policy 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control shall be video recorded unless exigent circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation shall include: the reason for placement; person authorizing placement; names of staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; and the duration of placement. 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS Policy 511 Use of Restraints Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Of the restraint logs reviewed, there were no procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant instances of a pregnant person being placed people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the into a restraint device. policy shall include reference to the following: (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Policy 511.9.1Incarcerated Persons in Labor in recovery after delivery or termination of the ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Policy 511 Use of Restraints delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Policy 511.9 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 Policy 511 Use of Restraints who is currently responsible for the medical care of Policy 511.9 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. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s Policy 511 Use of Restraints pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Policy 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnant people. There were no pregnant persons in custody on the day of the onsite physical plant inspection. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE Policy 517 Biological Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office will law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel assist in the expeditious collection of required including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to biological samples from arrestees and collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or offenders in accordance with the laws of this palm print impressions from individuals who are required ☒ ☐ ☐ state and with as little reliance on force as to provide such samples, specimens or impressions practicable. pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral request. In practice, when force is necessary for the collection of DNA or biological samples, the person is transported to the hospital for collection. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Obtain Samples an objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Obtain Samples secure voluntary compliance shall be documented ☒ ☐ ☐ and include an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Policy 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to authorization of the facility watch commander or Obtain Samples 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 Policy 517.5.1 Video Recording extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event. A video recording should be made any time The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the force is used to obtain a biological sample. length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the The recording should document all staff use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the ☒ ☐ ☐ participating in the process, in addition to the tape shall be retained administratively. methods and all force used during the collection. The recording should be part of the investigation file, if any, or otherwise retained in accordance with the office’s established records retention schedule. 1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM Policy 215 Community Relations and Public Information The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall Policy 504.6 Maintenance of Programs and plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an Services education program for incarcerated persons. Policy 522.1 Electronic Tablets ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency partners with Cabrillo Community College to provide inmate education for all facilities. When such services are not made available by the appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ shall develop and implement an education program with available resources. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or During the physical plant inspection, BSCC vocational, or both, education of housed people. staff interviewed inmates and were advised ☒ ☐ ☐ that they were either participating in or knew how to participate in programming. Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be Access to vocational training is linked to established. Modified academic or vocational classification and housing assignment. opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐ Robust vocational training opportunities are practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules available at the R&R and Blaine Street and regulations. facilities. 1062 VISITING Policy 1006 Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement All incarcerated people are allowed two written policies and procedures, which include the completed visits of 30 minutes each per following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ week. The agency has incorporated video (a) A visiting program which shall provide for: visitation that is accessible on the tablets. (1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and number of personnel will allow. (2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting On the day of the physical plant inspection, hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made BSCC staff observed visiting schedules to be available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. posted in the public lobby of the jail and ☒ ☐ ☐ housing units. Visiting schedules are listed in the Orientation Handbook and are accessible on the agency website. (3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV All incarcerated persons are allowed two facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two completed visits of 30 minutes each per visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ week. The agency has incorporated video person each week. visitation that is accessible on the inmate tablets. (b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Policy 1006 Visitation operational or safety and security concern exists. All Policy 1006.6 Denial or Termination of cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Visiting Privileges manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled visits and document such review. (c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this Policy 1006 Visitation section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 1006.7 General Visitation Rules children of the incarcerated person. (d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is available on tablets to visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the supplement existing in person visitation. ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements of this section if in-person visitation is requested by an incarcerated person. (e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors Visitation that occurs onsite is at no cost to are onsite and participating in either in-person or video the visitor or the incarcerated person. visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐ defined as the location where the incarcerated person is housed. (f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒ space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017. (g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒ visitation per week shall be offered free of charge. Types and availability of visitation, including: Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017). 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Mode of visitation; In-person with a barrier. Remote video visitation. Visitation hours; In-person is available Saturday-Sunday. Video visitation is available Sunday-Saturday. Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, A minimum of two weekly visits totaling one hour of visitation. Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Only as indicated within Policy 1006 1063 CORRESPONDENCE Policy 1004 Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons may, at their own and procedures for correspondence which provide that: expense, send and receive mail without (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an restrictions on quantity. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person may send or receive; BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people on the day of the onsite physical plant inspection and were advised that there are no limitations to sending and receiving mail. (b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be Policy 1004.6 Processing and Inspection of read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail by Staff manager or designee approves; (c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s Policy 1004.4 Confidential Correspondence correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐ however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; (d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, Policy 1004.4 Confidential Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, (e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Policy 1004.10 Indigent Incarcerated Persons shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Requests for Writing Materials and eight sheets of paper each week to permit correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐ without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to the courts. 1064 LIBRARY SERVICES Policy 1003 Library Services The facility administrator shall develop written policies This facility operates library services that and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV provide leisure and legal reading materials to facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined incarcerated persons. by the facility administrator. The library service shall include access to the following resources via paper ☒ ☐ ☐ All incarcerated persons interviewed by documents or through electronic media and include BSCC staff stated that they have access to current information on community services and library services, including law library material resources, and religious, educational, legal reference upon written request or on the tablets. material and recreational reading material. Tablets are accessible to all incarcerated people, and on the day of the physical plant inspection, BSCC staff observed tablets located in all housing units. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 35 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 Policy 1008 Exercise and Out of Cell Time Policy 504 Special Management Incarcerated (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall Persons develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of Policy 504.6 Maintenance of Programs and 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of Services seven days to include: A minimum of three hours of outdoor recreation for the exercising of large muscle groups and a minimum of seven hours of programming and recreation is offered each week. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of exercise records for 20 administratively separated incarcerated people and verified that a minimum of 10 hours of out-of-cell time is occurring. BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the physical plant inspection and were advised that they are offered exercise and recreation nearly every day. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policies shall include reasonable and necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures to ensure safety and security. 1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND Policy 1004.7 Books, Magazines, WRITINGS Newspapers, Checks, Money Orders, and Periodicals (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures which will permit Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any and prohibited by the Bureau Commander, book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for incarcerated persons are permitted to ☒ ☐ ☐ distribution by the United States Postal Service. The purchase, receive and read any soft cover facility administrator shall develop and implement a book, non-hard, non-leather bound book, written plan to make available a current newspaper or newspaper, periodical or writing accepted for other like source, including a non-English language distribution by the U. S. Postal Service (15 alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested CCR 1066(a)). people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the right of a facility administrator to: (1) exclude any publications or writings based on any Policy 1004.8 Rejection of Books, legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ Magazines, Routine Mail, Photos, and Periodicals (2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Policy 1004.8 Rejection of Books, mail containing information concerning where, how, Magazines, Routine Mail, Photos, and or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Periodicals matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any Staff shall notify the Watch Commander matter of a character tending to incite crimes against whenever a decision is made to reject books, ☒ ☐ ☐ children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or magazines, or periodicals. The Facility an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of Manager or the authorized designee will be weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other responsible for making the final decision as to unlawful activity; the specific magazines, periodicals, and other materials that will be prohibited within this facility. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) open and inspect any publications or packages All packages received are opened and received by an incarcerated person; and inspected for contraband and the ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriateness of content prior to delivery to the recipient. (4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, The number of books, newspapers, periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may periodicals, or writings that an inmate may ☒ ☐ ☐ have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one possess is not limited unless they present a time. fire concern. 1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE Policy 1005 Telephone Access The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Correctional Facility will provide access and procedures which allow access to a telephone or to telephones for use by incarcerated persons communication device beyond those telephone calls consistent with federal and state law. The which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Facility Manager or the authorized designee Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by shall develop written procedures establishing others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be the guidelines for access and usage (15 CCR provided access to the appropriate telecommunication 1067). All incarcerated persons will be device which will facilitate communication. Such devices ☒ ☐ ☐ provided a copy of the telephone usage rules may include but are not limited to videophones, as part of their incarcerated person teletypewriters, or third-party communications orientation during the booking process. assistance. An individual’s access to telephone communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so All incarcerated people have access to is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility. telephones. BSCC staff observed telephones located in the dayroom of each housing area. Incarcerated people who were interviewed demonstrated their ability to use the tablets for communication. 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL Policy 603 Access to Courts and Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written policies All incarcerated persons have free access to ☒ ☐ ☐ and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have courts and counsel. access to the court and to legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: (a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these Policy 1004 Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, and, (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential interview rooms are available on- ☒ ☐ ☐ site. 1069 ORIENTATION Policy 502 Reception Policy 502.7 Inmate Orientation (a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ implementation of a program for people newly admitted to the facility designed to orient them at the time of placement in a living area. Both written and verbal information shall be provided and Each person entering housing receives a may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ verbal orientation along with a video orientation and a handbook. Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation The handbook is available in English and information to each person, including those with Spanish, and assistance is provided for those ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English needing reasonable accommodations. proficiency (LEP). Such a program shall be published and include, but not The orientation handbook was reviewed by be limited to, the following: BSCC staff and found to contain all the ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage required elements listed in sections 1-10 rules; below. (2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) programs and activities available and method of ☒ ☐ ☐ application; (5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual harassment; and, (10) availability of personal care items and ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunities for personal hygiene. 1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS Policy 1001 Counseling Services Policy 1009 Individual/Family Services The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Programs develop written policies and procedures which facilitate cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies The agency provides a wide variety of social ☒ ☐ ☐ for individual or family social service programs for and educational programs for incarcerated incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the people. Many of them link social services, services and resources available in the community and community-based organizations, community may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service colleges, and veterans’ services for transition delivery. to the community. The range and source of such services shall be at the Several of these services are provided by the discretion of the facility administrator and may include: agency and are augmented by the services (a) risk and needs assessments; provided by outside community-based (b) best practices in: providers. (1) individual, group or family counseling; (2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; (3) cognitive behavioral interventions; (4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) employment counseling; (6) discharge and reentry planning; (c) referral to community resources and programs; (d) reentry planning and service development; (e) legal assistance; (f) regional center services for the developmentally disabled; and, (g) community volunteers. 1071 VOTING Policy 610 Voting The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ during the onsite physical plant inspection, written policies and procedures whereby the county and those interviewed advised that they are registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, aware of how to access voter registration and state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. vote. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES Policy 1007 Religious Programs The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility This policy provides guidance regarding the shall develop written policies and procedures to provide right of incarcerated persons to exercise their opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religion and for evaluating accommodation religious services, practices, and counseling on a requests for faith-based religious practices of voluntary basis. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons (15 CCR 1072). BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people during the onsite physical plant inspection and were advised that religious programming is accessible and available in all housing areas. 1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy 609 Grievances (a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and It is the policy of this office that any Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall incarcerated person may file a grievance develop written policies and procedures whereby all relating to conditions of confinement, which incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to includes release date, housing, medical care, submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions food services, hygiene and sanitation needs, of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; out of cell time opportunities, classification classification actions; disciplinary actions; program actions, disciplinary actions, program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; participation, telephone and mail use and food, clothing, and bedding. procedures, visiting procedures, and Such policies and procedures shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ allegations of sexual abuse. A sampling of 20 grievances and appeals was reviewed by BSCC staff and was found to be consistently responded to within the timelines required in policy. During the onsite physical plant inspection, incarcerated people were interviewed by BSCC staff and advised that they are aware of the grievance process and how to access a grievance. (1) a grievance form; ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) instructions for registering and appealing a Instructions for registering or appealing a grievance, including relevant deadlines; grievance are listed on the grievance form, in ☒ ☐ ☐ the orientation handbook, and accessible on the tablet. (3) a process for submission and handling of ☒ ☐ ☐ anonymous grievances; (4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriate staff level; (5) appeal to the next level of review; A sample of grievance appeals was reviewed ☒ ☐ ☐ and appropriately addressed within required timelines. (6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each ☒ ☐ ☐ level of review which acts on the grievance; (7) provision for a non-automated initial response A sample of grievances was reviewed and within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed found to be consistently responded to within a period of 15 calendar days; the timelines required in policy. An additional ☒ ☐ ☐ sampling of grievance appeals was reviewed and appropriately addressed within required timelines. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Grievances submitted regarding medical, within the facility; food service, or commissary services are ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded for tracking and are routed accordingly. (9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people appeal, response, and related documents to the regarding the grievance process, and all incarcerated person; and, reported that, when navigating the grievance ☒ ☐ ☐ process, they are always provided with copies of their grievance, responses, and related documentation. (10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Policy 609.4 Grievance Reviews regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ appeals. (b) Grievance System Abuse: Policy 609.3.5 Frivolous Grievances The facility may establish written policy and procedure to ☒ ☐ control the submission of an excessive number of grievances. 1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Policy 600 Discipline Wherever discipline is administered, each facility It is the policy of this office to maintain written administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary general categories of prohibited incarcerated actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. person behavior that are clear, consistent, and uniformly applied. Written rules and Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy ☒ ☐ ☐ guidelines will be made available to all should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, incarcerated persons. They will include a Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply. process for resolving minor infractions and a hearing process for a more serious breach of incarcerated person rules. Criminal acts may be referred to the appropriate criminal agency. Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Orientation handbooks are issued prior to and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing housing. Verbal orientation, including an units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☒ ☐ ☐ explanation of disciplinary rules, is given at booking. the time of housing. Tablets are available in all housing areas. For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable The handbook is available in English and to read English, and for persons with disabilities, Spanish, and assistance is provided for those provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them needing reasonable accommodations to ☒ ☐ ☐ verbally or provide them with material in an understand jail rules and violations. understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary procedures and actions. 1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED Policy 600 Discipline PERSONS Policy 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The incarcerated persons orientation and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. addresses rules and sanctions. The The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following discipline process, along with discipline elements: ☒ ☐ ☐ reports, was reviewed by BSCC staff and was (a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- compliant with this regulation. 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. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules Policy 600.4.2 Major Rule Violations or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Major rule violations are considered a threat by the staff member observing the act and submitted to to the safety, security, or efficiency of the the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such facility, its staff members, incarcerated violations may include, but are not limited to: persons, or visitors. Staff members witnessing or becoming aware of a major rule violation shall take immediate steps to stabilize and manage the situation, including immediate notification of a supervisor. A sampling of 20 disciplinary packets for major rule violations resulting in the ☒ ☐ ☐ imposition of sanctions was reviewed by BSCC staff. The packets reviewed contained the original written notices, the hearings were conducted by an uninvolved hearing officer within the required timeframes, the persons charged with rule violations were present for disciplinary hearings and were able to appeal the suggested imposed sanction should they disagree. Of those appeals, they were processed and resolved within the required timeframes. 1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ A staff member with investigative and disciplinary Policy 600.5 Investigations authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ impose such consequences. Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are All formal disciplinary hearings are conducted ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the charges. by an impartial hearing officer. Such charges pending against an incarcerated person Policy 600.6 Notifications shall be acted on with the following provisions and within specified timeframes: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of the violation(s), shall be provided to the incarcerated person. 2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Policy 600.6 Notifications hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time through a written waiver by the incarcerated person, or for good cause. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Policy 600.8 Hearing Procedure appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses and documentary evidence. The BSCC staff interviewed multiple incarcerated incarcerated person shall have access to staff or persons on the day of the onsite inspection assistance when they have limited literacy, or the ☒ ☐ ☐ regarding their involvement in disciplinary issues are complex. hearings. Of those who had gone through the formal disciplinary process, all stated that they had a hearing and were able to make a statement if they chose to do so. 4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐ informed of the charge(s) in writing. 5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and ☒ ☐ ☐ the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager or designee. 6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a written statement by the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. 7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a ☒ ☐ ☐ supervisor on all disciplinary action. 1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE Policy 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary Actions The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Discipline shall be commensurate with the infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a nature and circumstances of the offense progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of committed, the incarcerated person's discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the disciplinary history, and the actions imposed following: for comparable offenses by other (a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons with similar histories (b) Extra work detail. (28 CFR 115.78(b); 15 CCR 1082). (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 Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary The U.S. and state constitutions expressly actions shall not include corporal punishment, group prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment, punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological disciplinary actions shall not include degradation. corporate punishment, group punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: degradation (15 CCR 1083). (a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option of last resort and as a response to the most serious and A sample of 20 disciplinary packets was threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and reviewed, and there was no instance noted of with the least restrictive conditions possible. an incarcerated person remaining in disciplinary separation for a period exceeding 30 days consecutively as a disciplinary sanction. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 35 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 for Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary 30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Actions facility manager before the disciplinary separation Policy 601.2 Disciplinary Separation status is continued. This review shall include a ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be documented. (2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have Policy 601.2 Disciplinary Separation the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be All cells are furnished and equipped with issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles similar furnishings and fixtures. 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 Policy 601.5 Mental Health Considerations medical staff determine that an individual has serious mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall The agency follows a comprehensive review be removed from disciplinary separation immediately of all persons placed into separation status, upon this determination. with special attention given to any possible disability or mental health concerns. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any incarcerated person who is classified to be housed in separation is evaluated by mental health staff to ensure that they can maintain a mental state without decompensating. (b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of Actions punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated people. Note: PC § 4019.5. (c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions disciplinary purposes. (d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these regulations. (e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083). 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary except in cases where the incarcerated person has Actions violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 Correspondence privileges shall not be hours, without the review and approval of the facility withheld except in cases where the manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person has violated correspondence regulations, in which case correspondence other than legal mail may be suspended for no longer than 72 hours without the review and approval of the Facility Manager (15 CCR 1083). (g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be Policy 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary suspended as a disciplinary measure. Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ In no case shall access to the courts and/or legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083). 1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Policy 600.3.2 Rule Violation Reports Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept California Penal Code § 4019.5 requires that of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This all disciplinary actions administered be ☒ ☐ ☐ requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule documented. This requirement may be violation reports and report of the disposition of each. satisfied by retaining copies of rule violation reports, including the disposition of each violation (15 CCR 1084). 1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Policy 706.1 Communicable Diseases DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING The agency-wide Communicable Diseases (a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the Policy was reviewed and contained all facility administrator and the county health officer, shall applicable requirements as listed in this develop a written plan to address the identification, regulation. The policy is comprehensive and treatment, control and follow-up management of includes the identification, control, tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan management, treatment, quarantine, testing, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall cover the intake screening procedures, reporting, and community referral for those identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical being released from custody. evaluation, treatment responsibilities during incarceration and coordination with public health officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall reflect the current local incidence of communicable diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated people and staff. (b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority Policy 706.1 Communicable Diseases shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and BSCC staff reviewed the agency policy and procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ verified that the below-referenced sections federal law, which include, but are not limited to: (1-8) appear in the Communicable Disease (1) The types of communicable diseases to be Policy. reported; (2) The persons who shall receive the medical ☒ ☐ ☐ reports; (3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons and custody staff; (4) Medical procedures required to identify the presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure to others; (5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 35 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, medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons; (7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐ that address the limits of confidentiality; and, (8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ communicable disease. 1211 SICK CALL Policy 700.3 Access to Care Policy 504.9 Health Considerations The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons during the onsite physical plant inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ or provision made that any incarcerated person and were advised that, generally, sick call requesting medical/mental health attention be given such triage occurs within two days, depending on attention. the severity of the medical condition. Of those interviewed, all stated that they were aware of how to submit a request for sick call. 1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING Policy 900 Food Services Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall BSCC staff interviewed multiple incarcerated be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one people during the physical plant inspection. of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ During these interviews, incarcerated people must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 reported that they receive three meals per hours pass between evening and morning meals. day, with a minimum of one of them being hot. Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people on medical diets in less than the time period outlined above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure actual consumption of each meal except for those on medical diets where the responsible physician has ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons must be provided a prescribed additional time. minimum of 15 minutes dining time for each meal. Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Policy 900.9 Meal Service Procedure may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on Incarcerated persons who miss, or may miss, ☒ ☐ ☐ medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed a regularly scheduled meal must be provided meal. with a beverage and a sandwich or substitute meal. 1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING Policy 806 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Policy 806.3.2 Clothing Issue The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but An incarcerated person admitted to the facility Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities for 72 hours or more and assigned to a living shall include, but not be limited to: unit shall be issued a set of facility clothing. (a) Clean socks and footwear; The issue of clothing appropriate to the ☒ ☐ ☐ climate for incarcerated persons shall include but is not limited to: (15 CCR 1260): • Clean socks • Clean outer garments • Clean undergarments • Footwear (b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ Shorts and an undershirt. (2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ Bra and two panties. The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may Personal or special garments may be be substituted for the institutional undergarments and substituted when a medical or work-related footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ issue exists. notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free Policy 806.3.2 Clothing Issue of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, BSCC staff interviewed incarcerated people free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. during the physical plant inspection and were Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more advised that issued clothing is clean, free of compatible with their gender identity and gender holes and tears, climate-appropriate, and free expression. of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, on-site laundry services were inspected and found to have clean clothing in good repair. Staff were interviewed and stated that if a person requested clothing specific to their gender expression or gender identity, they would be issued as requested. 1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL Policy 804 Vermin and Pest Control CLOTHING Policy 804.4 Prevention and 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 Policy 607 Grooming Policy 607.8 Personal Care Items There shall be written policies and procedures developed Policy 806.6 Personal Hygiene of by the facility administrator for the issue of personal Incarcerated Persons hygiene items. Incarcerated people are expected to maintain their hygiene using approved personal care items. Personal care items, including toothbrushes, dental floss loops, combs, and ☒ ☐ ☐ soap, are available. Indigent people shall receive hygiene items necessary to maintain an appropriate level of personal hygiene. No incarcerated person will be denied the necessary personal care items. For sanitation and security reasons, personal care items shall not be shared. Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary Policy 806.6 Personal Hygiene of napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Incarcerated Persons maximum allowance. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff observed incarcerated persons had access to pads, tampons, and panty liners in the appropriate housing locations. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 35 A353 Type II & III PRO eff. 04.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply themself with the following personal care items, because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be issued: (a) Toothbrush, (b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of housing assignment. Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any ☒ ☐ ☐ personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other BSCC staff observed barbicide solution at shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when each hair care station inside the housing shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected areas. between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒ ☐ ☐ State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1266 SHOWERING Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often if possible. During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff ☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed incarcerated people about showering opportunities, and all stated that they can shower at least every other day, but in practice, they shower daily. Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be Policy 806.9 Incarcerated Person Showers prohibited from showering at least every other day following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be documented. 1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES Policy 607 Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy 607.3 Haircuts (a) Hair care services shall be available. (b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of Policy 607.4 Shaving identification in court, incarcerated people shall be allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Incarcerated persons may shave daily. ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 35 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 Policy 607.6 Grooming Equipment method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Grooming equipment will be disinfected Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ before and after each use by the methods Regulations. approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to meet the requirements of (16 CCR 979; 16 CCR 980; 15 CCR 1267(c)) 1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy 806 Incarcerated Person Hygiene Policy 806.3.1 Bedding Issue The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for each incarcerated person entering a living area who Upon entering a living area of the Santa Cruz ☒ ☐ ☐ is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be County Sheriff's Office correctional facility, limited to: every incarcerated person who is expected to (a) one serviceable mattress which meets the remain overnight shall be issued bedding and requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; linens (b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) one blanket or more depending upon climatic ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions. Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND Policy 800 Sanitation Inspections MAINTENANCE The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has The facility administrator shall develop written policies established a plan to promote and inspect the and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable environmental safety and sanitation level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements established by applicable laws, facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule ordinances, and regulations. This policy of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and establishes a plan of housekeeping tasks and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices inspections required to identify and correct which may be found. unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in this facility. Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Policy 802.3 Sanitation Schedule Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized ☒ ☐ ☐ according to policies and procedures established by the Medical care housing is cleaned and health authority. sanitized daily and between uses. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 35 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 IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH INCARCERATED ADULTS The facility administrator shall establish policies and procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒ defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and adults confined in the facility. The policies and procedures should consider trauma-informed approaches in protecting minors from contact. In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒ maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact. 1102 CLASSIFICATION 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement a ☐ ☐ ☒ written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the following: (a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒ the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility. (b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or developmental disability treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Written procedures shall be established by the responsible health administrator in cooperation with the facility administrator. (c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒ present a suicide risk. (d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact ☐ ☐ ☒ with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 35 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 2B Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to ☐ ☐ ☒ the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian, upon the minor's release or consent. 1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS 3B The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☐ ☐ ☒ policy and procedures that provide for: (a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and, (b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an ☐ ☐ ☒ audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be documented. 1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS 4B The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to provide a recreation program that ☐ ☐ ☒ shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065). 1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 5B Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator from removing a detained minor from the general population or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the program or community is endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions. (a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒ for disciplinary purposes. (b) Permitted forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) temporary loss of privileges; and, (2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable ☐ ☐ ☒ regulations. (c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only after a second level review by a supervisor or ☐ ☐ ☒ manager and shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review. (d) Prohibited forms of discipline include: ☐ ☐ ☒ (1) discipline that does not fit the violation; (2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 35 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 JAILS Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator shall coordinate with the County Department of Education or County Superintendent of Schools to provide education programs as required by Section 48200 of the Education Code. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall ☐ ☐ ☒ not be restrained by the use of leg or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ☐ ☐ ☒ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, ☐ ☐ ☒ labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒ standards and policies governing pregnant minors. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine Street Facility II CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 35 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: 5320 FACILITY NAME: Santa Cruz County Blaine Street Facility FACILITY TYPE: II 6/94: ☐ 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ (Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: 2019: 3/80: x ☐ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Rob Gardner DATE: June 10, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Reception and booking do not occur at this facility. All bookings are processed at the Main Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have Jail. the following space and equipment: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Weapons locker as specified in Section Weapons are prohibited inside this facility. 1231.3.12. Armed officers secure their weapons at the Main Jail. 2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates pending their booking, complying with Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2. 3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ ☐ ☐ themselves or others are held. For those facilities that accept male and female intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ provided. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of ☒ the facility. ☐ ☐ 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage ☒ space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR There are no temporary holding cells located ROOM at this facility. ☒ 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; ☐ ☐ 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St Facility 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 temporary staging cells or ROOM rooms in this facility. A temporary staging cell or room shall: ☐ ☒ 1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐ inmates who have been classified and segregated in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title 15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations. 2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒ ☐ ☐ of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more. 5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as ☒ required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☒ as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐ 8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL There are no sobering cells in this facility. 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. ☐ 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St Facility 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 There are no safety cells at this facility 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 There are no single cells located at this facility. ☒ 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 There are no double cells located at this facility. ☒ Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ 1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates; 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St Facility 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 ☒ 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. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St Facility 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 ☒ or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ ☐ 1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ MULTIPURPOSE SPACE An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs specified by the facility’s program statement. Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and ☒ quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☐ ☐ do not conflict with each other. 1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every facility which ☒ provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐ shall be designed in consultation with the responsible physician/health authority. Such a medical examination room shall: 1. Be located within the security area and provide ☒ for privacy of the inmates; ☐ ☐ 2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ feet (2134 mm); 3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 5. Provide an examination table; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. Any room where medical procedures are provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐ running water 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St Facility 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 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 is no designated medical care housing located in this facility. ☒ 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 Storage for commissary items is located at ☒ stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐ the main jail. 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. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St Facility 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 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 Laundry facilities are located at the main jail. 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. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St Facility 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 All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ attorney interview areas which provide for confidential consultation with inmates. 1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS ☒ 1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☐ ☐ occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in ☒ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ 3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided ☒ in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐ 6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of ☒ the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐ facilities or portions thereof used for females. 7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates ☒ ☐ with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ 1231.3.2 WASH BASINS ☒ 1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☐ ☐ occupancy cells and double occupancy cells. 2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in ☒ a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐ 3. Wash basins must be accessible to the ☒ occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☐ ☐ 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates of 1:16. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St Facility 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 ☒ substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐ dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise areas. Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒ ☐ ☐ available to inmates and staff. Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum health requirements: 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒ ☐ ☐ angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the drinking fountain bubbler. 2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical ☒ means. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.4 SHOWERS Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒ ☐ ☐ one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and must provide hot and cold water or tempered water. Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒ ☐ ☐ and soap so they may be easily cleaned. Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with ☒ staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.5 BEDS Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒ ☐ ☐ a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide and 76 inches (1930 mm) long. Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533 ☒ mm) between bed pans. ☐ ☐ Except in minimum security areas, beds must be ☒ securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☐ ☐ 1231.3.6 LIGHTING Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person ☒ ☐ ☐ with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the grooming area. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St Facility 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. ☐ ☐ 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St Facility 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 ☒ 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.) 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St Facility 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: 5320 FACILITY: Santa Cruz Blaine Street Facility TYPE: II RC: 24 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Robert Gardner DATE: July 10, 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 First Floor Multiple 1980 1 8 8 8 See Notes Dayroom 1980 4 0 6 0 4 Notes: Each floor has four toilets, six washbasins, three showers, and one bathtub. Each of 12 separate rooms measures approximately 6.1' X 14.3' As of this inspection, the Facility is only using 4 of the rooms for housing. The others are being used for various storage and workspace needs. Second Floor Multiple 1980 1 32 16 16 See Notes Dayroom 1980 4 0 6 0 4 Notes: Each floor has four toilets, six washbasins, three showers, and one bathtub. Each of 12 separate rooms measures approximately 6.1' X 14.3', with the 13th room an irregular shape having approximately 132 square feet. General Notes: Santa Cruz Blaine Street Facility Each floor consists of a number of individual dry rooms surrounding common dayroom and toilet-bathroom facilities. Although each room is a separate living space, they are not considered cells. Each floor, as a unit, functions as a dormitory and is rated as a "Multiple Room" under 1980 regulations. There are four dayrooms @ 12' X 24' (276 square feet) and a program room behind the kitchen, which measures 15' X 16' (240 square feet). There is also a multipurpose room (used for computer training in 1991), which was not measured. The RC was calculated at 2,237 square feet living space (23 rooms @ 87.23 + 1 rooms @ 98.67 + 1 room at 132) + 1,152 square feet dayroom space = 3,389 square feet divided by 85 square feet per prisoner = maximum capacity of 40 inmates. The 1980 standards limited multiple occupancy rooms to 16 prisoners, therefore, capacity was established at 16 inmates per floor (1/91). * 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. 5320 Santa Cruz SHRF Blaine St. Facility II CI LASE 25-26 Page 1 of 1 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23)