BSCC
Siskiyou County Jail (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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September 30, 2024
Jeremiah LaRue, Sheriff-Coroner
Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office
305 Butte Street
Yreka, CA 96097
2023-2024TARGETEDINSPECTION,PENALCODESECTION6031,WELFARE&
INSTITUTIONSCODESECTION209,SISKIYOUCOUNTYDETENTION FACILITY
Dear Sheriff LaRue:
A Targeted Inspection of the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-
inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and the following facility was
inspected on/between Wednesday, August 21, 2024 and Friday, August 23, 2024:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Siskiyou County Jail 5461 II
This inspection was 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.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards.
Title 15 § 1065 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and,
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation.
The facility administrator has written policy for the required 10 hours of out of cell
time, but the current documentation of the time spent out of the cells does not
consistently reflect or record the requirement. Therefore, records of exercise and
recreation could not be used to verify compliance with this section.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for
information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An outbrief with your staff was held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
Jeremiah LaRue
Sheriff-Coroner
Page 2
An Initial Inspection Report outlining the identified areas of noncompliance was provided
to your staff on Monday, August 26, 2024. A CAP that addresses each outstanding item
of noncompliance is due to the BSCC no later than Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
* * *
Please email me at dale.miller@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-3679 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
DALE MILLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Siskiyou County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Siskiyou County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Siskiyou County*
County Administrator, Siskiyou County*
James Randall, Undersheriff, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
5461 Siskiyou County Jail II Targeted LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5461
FACILITY NAME: Siskiyou County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Grove, Corporal Turner, and Deputy Wood
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: August 22, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CM 504 Safety Checks
CM 504.1 Purpose and Scope
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
Policy is to establish a requirement for
include, but are not limited to, the following:
☒ ☐ ☐ conducting visual safety checks for all
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-
incarcerated persons, and for creating and
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
maintaining a log to document all safety
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held
checks.
and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CM 504.3 Safety Checks
between safety checks.
(a) Safety checks shall be conducted at least
☒ ☐ ☐
once every 60 minutes and more frequently if
necessary.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety BSCC staff reviewed safety checks of
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as sobering cells and the safety cell during the
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 last year. Logs were found to be compliant
☒ ☐ ☐
of these regulations. with these sections. No restraints were used
in the last year.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 504.3 Safety Checks
intervals.
(b) Safety checks shall be conducted on an
☒ ☐ ☐ irregular schedule (staggered) so that
incarcerated persons cannot predict when
the checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include:
BSCC staff reviewed safety checks from
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ January through August of 2024. The
check occurred;
checks reviewed meet the requirements of
this section.
(2) the location where each individual safety check (b) The location where each safety check
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory occurred, such as a cell, module, or
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and dormitory number.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff (c) Initials or member identification number of
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ staff who completed the safety check.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating Safety check documentation shall be
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the
completion of, safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Commander or supervisor. The review
shall include any noted inconsistent
documentation or any untimely completion of
safety checks.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CM 402 Fire Safety
CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
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 The Jail Commander shall, in cooperation
fire department to be included as part of the policy and with the local fire department or other
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ qualified entity, develop a plan for
Regulations Section 1029); responding to a fire.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CM 402.3 (d)
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
Documentation of all fire prevention
inspections, all orders to correct, and all
proofs of correction should be maintained for
a minimum of two years or as otherwise
☒ ☐ ☐
required by law.
BSCC staff reviewed two years of facility
staff conducted fire and life safety
inspections.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 402.3 (c)
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years; Fire prevention inspections as required by
Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(a) and
(b), which requires inspections at least once
☒ ☐ ☐
every two years.
BSCC staff was presented with Cal Fire’s
inspection conducted on July 31, 2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and See posted evacuation routes.
☒ ☐ ☐
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated 402.3 (f) A plan for the emergency housing
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ of incarcerated persons in case of fire.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CM 514 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.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 514
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a The in-custody death review should be
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of initiated as soon as practicable but no later
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall than 30 days after the incident.
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CM 514
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to The team should review the appropriateness
identify issues that require further study. of clinical care, determine whether changes
☒ ☐ ☐
to policies, procedures, or practices are
warranted, and identify issues that require
further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the
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 In practice, the Jail Commander will log onto
information: the BSCC In-Custody Death website and
(1) Demographic information complete the questionnaire and guidelines
(A) Full name of the decedent on the site.
(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 CM 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding A copy of the report provided to the state
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter Attorney General's office shall be submitted
within 30 calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made to the Board of State and Community
by the Board shall be limited to the standards and Corrections within 10 days of the death.
requirements set forth in these regulations.
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1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CM 517 Safety and Sobering Cells
CM 517.1.1 Definitions
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of
It is used as an initial sobering place for
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
arrestees or incarcerated persons who are a
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. ☒ ☐ ☐
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.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as CM 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
soon as they are able to continue the admission process
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others.
Incarcerated persons will be removed from
☒ ☐ ☐
the sobering cell when they no longer pose a
threat.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over CM 517.4 (c)
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent Qualified healthcare professionals shall
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ assess the medical condition of the
regulations. incarcerated person in the sobering cell at
least every six hours.
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 BSCC staff reviewed nine random sobering
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every cell logs from the past year. The reviewed
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ logs meet all the requirements of this
section.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 511 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
This policy shall apply to the use of specific
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
types of restraints, such as four/five-point
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
restraints, and similar restraint systems, as
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
well as all other restraints, including
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles,
such restraints are used to restrain any
☒ ☐ ☐
or other restraint devices when used to restrain
incarcerated person for prolonged periods.
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
manager may delegate authority to place an
BSCC staff requested to review all records of
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
the use of restraint devices within the facility
care staff.
over the last twelve months. According to
the facility administration, there were no uses
of restraints, and there is no restraint chair or
WRAP system in the facility.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CM 511.2 Policy
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
immediate medical/mental health referral; CM 511.4 Use of Restraints - Clinical
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CM 511.8 Restrained Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐ Holding
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(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and CM 511.6 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. CM 511.5 Range of Motion
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CM 511.2 Policy
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints shall never be used for retaliation
or as a substitute for treatment.
or as punishment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an Restraint devices, such as restraint chairs,
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. shall only be used on an incarcerated person
when it appears reasonably necessary to
☒ ☐ ☐ overcome resistance, prevent escape, or
bring an incident under control, thereby
preventing injury to the incarcerated person
or others, or eliminating the possibility of
property damage.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less 511.2 Policy
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are Restraints are to be applied only when less
deemed ineffective. ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive methods, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted
and are deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
Supervisors shall proactively oversee the
responsible health care staff; continued retention
use of restraints on any incarcerated person.
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. ☒ ☐ ☐ Whenever feasible, the use of restraints,
other than routine use during transfer, shall
require the approval of the Watch
Commander prior to application.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 511.3 (h)
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CM 511.3 (i)
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within CM 511.3 (j)
four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 511 (f)
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to Staff members shall conduct continuous
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated direct face-to-face observation at least twice
person. Such observation shall be documented. every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons check the incarcerated person's physical
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area well-being and behavior.
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
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(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in CM 511.3 (k)
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be Within eight hours of placement in restraints,
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the the incarcerated person must be evaluated
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further ☒ ☐ ☐ by a mental health professional to assess
evaluation. whether the incarcerated person needs
immediate and/or long-term mental health
treatment.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CM 511.3 (l)
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
maximum time limits for placement. Where applicable, the Jail Commander shall
☒ ☐ ☐ use the restraint device manufacturer's
recommended maximum time limits for
placement.
(11) All events and information related to the CM 510.6 Reporting the Use of Force
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
A video recording is required for all
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
calculated use of force incidents and should
documentation shall include: the reason for ☒ ☐ ☐
include the introduction of all members
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
participating in the process.
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME CM 1004 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
CM 1004.2 Responsivities
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum ☒ ☐ ☐
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of
seven days to include:
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and At least three hours per week of exercise
opportunities shall be provided.
BSCC staff reviewed two months of exercise
logs for administratively separated persons.
☐ ☒ ☐
The documentation was unclear about how
much time was offered if the person refused
and if the person was allowed three hours
per week.
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. At least seven hours of out-of-cell time
distributed over a period of seven days for
recreation.
BSCC staff reviewed two months of
☐ ☒ ☐ recreation logs for administratively separated
persons. The documentation was not clear
as to how much time was offered if the
person refused, and if the person was
allowed seven hours per week.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary CM 1004.5 Exercise Space
procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 5461
FACILITY: Siskiyou County Jail TYPE: II RC: 104
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: August 22, 2024
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Intake
1B
H-1 Holding 1986 1 0 (5) (5) 7.4 x 13.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
4B
H2, H-3 Sobering 1986 2 0 (4) (8) 7.3 x 13.5 x 9.0 1 1 1
H-4 Safety 1986 1 0 (1) (1) 7.9 x 6.5 x 10.0 1
H-5, H-6 Holding 1986 2 0 (4) (8) 7.5 x 11.4 x 10.0 1 1 1
H-7 Holding 1986 1 0 (4) (4) 8.7 x 11.4 x 10.0 1 1 1
2020-2022 Inspection, H-4 (Safety Cell) has been used and available, change from 16-18 Inspection. The shower is
available intake area, room H-8. Single bunks are located in H-5, H-6, and H-7 used for special observation/benches.
Housing
2B
A Dorm 1994 1 11 11 11 1 2 2 1
5B
Note: Dayroom irregular shape. Sleeping area 460 approximately square feet; dayroom approximately 348 square feet.
Cups are provided at sinks for drinking water.
B Double 1994 12 2 2 24 12’x 7’6” x 8’4” 1 1 1 2
6B
Note: Dayroom irregular shape. Cell area approximately 77 square feet; dayroom approximately 858 square feet.
2023-2024 Cycle: Added the second shower on top tier. This shower was not working but is being repaired.
C Dorm 1994 1 12 12 12 1 1 2 1
7B
Note: Dayroom irregular shape. Sleeping area approximately 480 square feet; dayroom area approximately 386 square feet.
Cups are provided at sinks for drinking water. Five beds on the lower level, and 7 beds on the upper level.
2024 Target Cycle: A second urinal in the dorm is functional, but not used by persons in custody.
D Double 1986 12 2 2 24 12’x 7’6” x 8’4” 1 1 1 2
8B
Note: Dayroom irregular shape. Cell area approximately 77 square feet; dayroom approximately 858 square feet.
E Dorm 1994 1 11 11 11 1 1 2 1
9B
Note: Irregular shape. Sleeping area approximately 460 square feet; dayroom area approximately 348 square feet. Cups
are provided at sinks for drinking water. Five beds on the lower level, and 7 beds on the upper level.
2024 Target Cycle: A second urinal in the dorm is functional, but not used by persons in custody.
F Single 1986 2 1 1 2 13’x 6’ x 10’3” 1 1 1
10B
G Single 1986 2 1 1 2 13’x 6’ x 10’3” 1 1 1 1
11B
Note: The shower for F and G Units was handicap accessible. Changed to regular shower in 1994.
W Dorm 1994 1 6 6 6 1 1 1 1
12B
X Dorm 1986 1 4 4 4 1 1 1 1
Y Dorm 1994 1 8 8 8 1 2 1
Note: Irregularly shaped dorms. Dorm and dayroom combined.
2024 Target Cycle: A second urinal in the dorm is functional, but not used by persons in custody.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Medical Unit (negative pressure area)
3B
M-3 Infirmary 1986 1 1 (1) (1) 10.7 x 9.8 x 9.0 1 1 1
13B 0B
M-4 Infirmary 1986 1 2 (2) (2) 12.0 x 14.0 x 9.0 1 1 1
2023-2024 Cycle: There is no toilet or fountain in the exercise yard (not required when designed).
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91
BSCC Code: 5461
FACILITY NAME: Siskiyou County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: 8/86: X 5/88: 1/91: OTHER: 1994
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: August 22, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
0B
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Provides clear visual supervision X
Telephone accessible X
Weapons Locker (3.12) Weapons lockers are available at all Jail
1B
access points.
X
External to the security area and equipped with
individual compartments, locks and keys
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-
rooms. X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and § 1053
Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours X
Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and
X
has a ceiling height of at least 8 feet
No smaller than 160 square feet X
Contains seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking
X
fountain
Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates
X
by staff
Sobering Cells (2.4)
2B
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell”
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet X
Contain washbasin X
Contain drinking fountain X
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to X
provide support
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation
X
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Padding on the floor X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) H-8 is the Intake Shower.
3B
X
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
4B
X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1)
5B
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5) Safety cell is used.
6B
X
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside
X
the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and
X
at least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door
Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more
than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches
X
above the floor
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
7B
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 X
standards)
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227)
8B
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells
X
Contain 35 square feet per person
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 100 square feet X
Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet
X
Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking
X
fountain
Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant X
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal
X
items
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229)
9B
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms
X
Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities
and workers in Type I and II facilities
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a
X
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Limited to no more than 16 persons X
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
X
and drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal
items X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
10B
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor
X
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities) X
Dormitories (2.8)
11B
8-86: Provision for dormitories added
X
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64
X
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or
less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 X
inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
and drinking fountains X
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal
items X
Dayrooms (2.9)
12B
8-86: Added requirement for 3-foot-wide corridors in X
front of cells-rooms.
99: Corridor requirement deleted
35 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
X
maximum number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I X
facilities
Shower (3.4)
Available on a ratio of 1:16 X
01: Ratio changed to 1:20
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Lighting (3.6)
13B
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision. X
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level
and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to
exceed 5 foot-candles
Beds-Bunks (3.5)
14B
X
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
15B
A comfortable living environment is maintained X
through an adequate heating and cooling system.
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) There is no toilet or fountain in the outdoor
exercise area (not required when facility was
X
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of designed).
900 square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface
area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum
X
rated inmate population and number of one-hour
exercise periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11)
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of X
the facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17)
16B
X
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmate dining X
Visiting (2.18) In-person barrier and video visitation.
17B
X
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
X
inmates
Attorney Interviews (2.26)
18B
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
19B
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment
X
such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
20B
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop X
sink and storage space
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Storage Rooms (2.21)
21B
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, X
bedding and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV
(2.22)
X
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits
and programs or activity areas X
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]
22B
X
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in
a central control point
Emergency Power (2.24)
23B
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain X
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for: Program room is used for haircut services.
Barber/beauty shop (2.15) X
24B
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
99: Requirement deleted
Canteen (2.16)
X
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
8-86: Added for Type II facilities X
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