BSCC
Siskiyou SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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September 15, 2025
Jeremiah LaRue, Sheriff-Coroner
Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office
305 Butte Street
Yreka, CA 96097
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SISKIYOU COUNTY DETENTION
FACILITY
Dear Sheriff LaRue,
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, and the
following facility was inspected on August 13, 2025.
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.
In addition to inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the
County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
1055. Use of Safety Cell:
(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 at a minimum of every four hours.
BSCC staff was unable to confirm through documentation review that continued
retention was reviewed and documented every four (4) hours.
§ 1055. Use of Safety Cell:
Jeremiah LaRue
Sheriff-Coroner
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(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.
There were three (3) instances where the Incarcerated Person’s placement in the
safety cell exceeded 12 hours. BSCC staff were unable to confirm through
documentation review that medical assessments were completed within 12 hours
of placement.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
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 Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Friday, August 22, 2025 and 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.
* * *
Please email me at traci.kessler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-3682 if I can be of any
assistance to you or your staff.
Sincerely,
TRACI KESSLER
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*
Wade Berryhill, Lieutenant, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office
Paul Grove, Lieutenant, Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
5461 Siskiyou SHRF Siskiyou County Jail II CI LTR 25-26
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: Lt. Wade Berryhill, Lt. Paul Grove
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: August 13, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2
The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section division found the agency in compliance with applicable
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall regulations during the 25-26 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
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections
Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type
I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required
to complete either the STC management course (as described in
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within
one year from date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified
in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CM 202 Supervision of Incarcerated
Persons
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s staffing
☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by plan and daily rosters. Based on the review of
these regulations. agency policy and staffing rosters, BSCC
staff determined the agency is compliant with
all sections of this regulation.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CM 202 Supervision of Incarcerated
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Persons
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CM 202.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of Persons
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there CM 202 Supervision of Incarcerated
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females.
BSCC staff reviewed the current staffing plan
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
☒ ☐ ☐ and daily rosters. BSCC staff confirmed that
female deputies are scheduled and
immediately available on each shift.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 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
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
include, but are not limited to, the following:
safety check logs from January 2024 to May
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-
☒ ☐ ☐ 2025.
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held
Based on a review of the agency’s policy and
and housed in the facility.
a random sampling of safety checks logs for
all housing units, BSCC staff determined the
agency is compliant with all sections of this
regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CM 504.3 Safety Checks
between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CM 504.3 Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
☒ ☐ ☐
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
of these regulations.
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(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 504.3 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(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: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(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 patterns ☒ ☐ ☐
On-duty sergeants review safety check logs at
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
the end of each shift. BSCC staff reviewed the
safety checks.
supervisor’s logs.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CM 402 Fire Safety
CM 402.2.2 Fire Prevention Responsibility
(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 CM 402 Fire Safety
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Custodial personnel receive initial training as
☒ ☐ ☐ part of their standard curriculum in the CORE
Academy. Additional training is conducted on
an annual basis.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CM 402 Fire Safety
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of
Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC reviewed the agency’s policy and
officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) determined that they are compliant with all
to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without sections of this regulation.
obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff,
when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: CM 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a CM 402 Fire Safety
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 CM 402 Fire Safety
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 CM 402 Fire Safety
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible
☒ ☐ ☐
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents.
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(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a CM 402 Fire Safety
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 CM 402 Fire Safety
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 CM 402 Fire Safety
medical responders are present when a person is
☒ ☐ ☐
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall
defer CPR to those individuals.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Manual (CM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
In addition to the CM, some sections of the
policy and procedures manual shall address all
Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Law
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
Enforcement Policies (LEP) may apply. This
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ manual was also published on April 10, 2023.
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees.
The next comprehensive review of the
Notes: The policies and procedures required in custody manual is scheduled for October
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate 2025.
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III LEP 200 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 CM 215 Administrative and Supervisory
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. Inspections
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state CM 510 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 510.3.5 Restrictions on the Use of a
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Carotid Control Hold
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including CM 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly CM 502.3 Pre-Booking Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
received persons for release.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(6) Security and control including physical counts and CM 501 Counts
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, CM 513 Searches
contraband control, and key control. CM 206 Deposition of Evidence
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, CM 211 Key and Electronic Access Device
review, evaluate, and make a record of security Control
☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include CM 102 Annual Review and Performance-
internal and external security measures of the facility Based Goals and Objectives
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Administrator’s Annual Security Review was
conducted on August 21, 2025.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CM 400 Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
hostages;
(C) mass arrests; CM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of
☒ ☐ ☐
the Jail
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 404 Evacuation
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CM 403.2.3 Inspection and Testing
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CM 506.5 Storage of Weapons, Chemical
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ Agents, and Control Devices
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. CM 720 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
Intervention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CM 505 Special Management Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CM 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CM 606.3 PREA Coordinator
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CM 731 Release Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CM 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Harassment, and Retaliation
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to BSCC staff verified that PREA signage was
privately report sexual abuse and sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ posted in the booking and housing areas,
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated informing staff and those in custody of how to
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and report sexual assault and sexual harassment.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CM 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff verified that PREA signage was
publicly posted at the facility. posted in the lobby informing the public, staff,
and those in custody of how to report sexual
assault and sexual harassment.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 720 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 CM 720.3 Staff Training
personnel.
BSCC staff reviewed annual suicide
☒ ☐ ☐
prevention training rosters, confirming all
custodial staff participated in annual training
in December 2024.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CM 720.4 Screening and Intervention
intake and prior to housing assignment.
☒ ☐ ☐
Comprehensive behavioral health screening
is conducted at intake and prior to housing.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CM 720.4 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 CM 727 Incarcerated Person Health Care
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ Communication
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide CM 720.7 Transportation
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of CM 505.3 Special Management
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons Housing Criteria
restrictive environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 720.5 Suicide Watch
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CM 720 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures. Intervention
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CM 720.5.2 Notification
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CM 514.5 In-Custody Death Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
CM 721 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐ Review
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 720.6 Follow-up
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CM 720.6 Follow-up
☒ ☐ ☐
from court as determined by the mental health director.
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:
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CM 402 Fire Safety
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
BSCC staff reviewed the “Siskiyou County
Fire Pre-Plan” signed by the Yreka Fire
Department Chief in November 2021.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CM 402 Fire Safety
with two-year retention of the inspection record;
CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed monthly fire inspection
logs from October 2023 to May 2025. The logs
reviewed were thorough and complete.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CM 402 Fire Safety
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐
Last Fire Inspection: July 31, 2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, CM 402 Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CM 402 Fire Safety
people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐
CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING CM 500.2 Population Management
0B
CM 500.4 Data Collection
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics
☒ ☐ ☐
accounting system which reflects the monthly average The agency utilizes RIMS/JMS for its
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people population accounting.
by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with CM 500.4 Data Collection
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS CM 209 Inmate Records
CM 209.3 Record Maintenance
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, CM 606.3 PREA Coordinator
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CM 210.3 Required Reporting
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
and procedures for the maintenance of written records incident reports from January 2024 to
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical February 2025. All reports reviewed
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee contained the required information, thorough
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other ☒ ☐ ☐ and complete.
person.
Based on a review of agency policy and the
random sampling of incident reports, BSCC
staff determined that the agency is compliant
with all sections of this regulation.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CM 210 Report Preparation
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 CM 210.4 General Policy of Expeditious
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ Reporting
facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN CM 219 Community Relations and Public
Information Plan
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 CM 219 Community Relations and Public
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated CM 219 Community Relations and Public
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Education Plan CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(3) 1062, Visiting CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(4) 1063, Correspondence CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(5) 1064, Library Service CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and CM 219 Community Relations and Public
Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
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(8) 1067, Access to Telephone CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(10) 1069, Orientation CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(12) 1071, Voting CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(13) 1072, Religious Observance CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated CM 219 Community Relations and Public
Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services CM 219 Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
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 ☒ ☐ ☐ Based on a review of policy, BSCC staff
reporting requirements of Government Code section determined that the agency is compliant with
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of all sections of this regulation.
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 CM 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
health administrator, shall develop written policy and
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐
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.
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Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the CM 721 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Review
☒ ☐ ☐
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CM 514.3 Mandatory Reporting
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 CM 514.3 Mandatory Reporting
information:
(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 CM 514 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
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 CM 512 Classification Plan
CM 512.3 Classification Plan
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II,
or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories of gender identity, age,
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish CM 505.6 Review of Status
and implement a classification system which will include
the use of classification officers or a classification This is a small agency with limited resources
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated and staff. The on-duty Sgt. or Watch
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and Commander is the designated Classification
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as Officer for each shift.
much information as is available about and from the
incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of
☒ ☐ ☐
appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility
administrator or designee. Each person may request a
review of their classification plan no more often than 30
days from their last review.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CM 507.11 Prison Rape Elimination Act
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis (PREA) Considerations
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CM 714 Communicable Diseases
CM 714.2.1 Procedures
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
The medical staff utilizes the protocols
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
established by the Siskiyou County Public
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
Health Agency.
medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be CM 710 Medical Screening
made of the person being booked as to whether the
CM 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a Siskiyou County “Jail
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
Intake Triage Questionnaire”. The
other special medical problem identified by the health
questionnaire contained specific questions
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
relating to previous diagnosis or current
screening from.
symptoms of communicable diseases.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CM 711.3 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CM 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be CM 710.3.2 Medical Screening
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this Observation
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ It is the policy and practice of the agency to
move any individual experiencing a
behavioral health crisis to booking until an
evaluation by the county psychologist or the
County Behavioral Health Crisis Unit can be
conducted.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CM 710.5 Health Appraisal
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
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Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CM 505.4 Circumstances Requiring
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others. Immediate Separation
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CM 505 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: CM 505.1.1 Definitions
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CM 505.3 Special Management
an incarcerated person’s health. Incarcerated Persons Housing Criteria
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 505.4 Circumstances Requiring
Immediate Separation
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CM 505.3 Special Management
incarcerated people who have: Incarcerated Persons Housing Criteria
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or CM 505.4 Circumstances Requiring
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in Immediate Separation
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 CM 505.4.1 Review Process
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation reflecting the necessity for
placement in administrative separation. The
documentation is stored in the Incarcerated
Persons (I/P) custody records.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CM 505.6 Review of Status
evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL CM 517 Safety and Sobering Cells
CM 517.1.1 Definitions
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who ☒ ☐ ☐
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
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The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 517.2 Policy
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 CM 517.2 Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
or as a substitute for treatment.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the CM 517.3 (a)
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
reviewed a minimum of every four hours. safety cell logs from January 2024 – May
2025.
☐ ☒ ☐
BSCC staff was unable to confirm through
documentation review that continued
retention was reviewed and documented
every four (4) hours.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as CM 517.3 (h)
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to safety cell logs from January 2024 – May
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a 2025.
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
There were three (3) instances where I/P’s
placement in the safety cell exceeded 12
☐ ☒ ☐ hours. BSCC staff were unable to confirm
through documentation review that medical
assessments were completed within 12 hours
of placement.
It should be noted that the agency has
medical staff on-site for a limited number of
days and times.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health CM 517.3 (i)
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 CM 517.3 (c)
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 CM 517.3 (e)
☒ ☐ ☐
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. CM 517.3 (f)
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to CM 517.3 (d)
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.
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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
At times, the agency utilizes Sobering Cells
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety
for individuals under medical observation for
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
non-intoxication-related issues.
When the sobering cell is utilized for medical
☒ ☐ ☐ observation, not relating to intoxication, the
agency is considered noncompliant with this
regulation.
BSCC staff was made aware during the on-
site inspection that the agency’s command
staff will publish an operational directive to all
custodial staff regarding the approved usage
of the facilities' two (2) sobering cells.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon CM 517.4 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 CM 517.4 (c)
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 CM 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the CM 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half ☒ ☐ ☐
hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CM 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
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 CM 602.3 (i)
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the It is the policy and practice of the agency to
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately contact the Far Northern
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. Regional Center for any suspected or
disclosed cases of an individual with a
developmental disability.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 511 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement The agency does not utilize any type of
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint restraint devices applicable to this regulation.
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ Compliance was based solely on review of
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this agency policy.
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or
other restraint devices when used to restrain
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility
manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated
person in restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: 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; availability ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 511.4 Use of Restraints - Clinical
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CM 511.8 Restrained Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐
Holding
(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
or as a substitute for treatment.
(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
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restrictive alternatives, 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 ☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(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.
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(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
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 CM 511.3 (k)
consultation with responsible health care staff
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
☒ ☐ ☐
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use CM 511.3 (l)
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
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 CM 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the BSCC staff interviewed custodial personnel
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and to ensure staff were aware of the agency’s
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant policy regarding the application of restraint
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the devices on pregnant I/P’s.
policy shall include reference to the following:
All staff interviewed were aware of the policy.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CM 511.9 Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
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 CM 511.9 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
the safety and security of the incarcerated person,
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional CM 511.9 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s CM 511.9 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒ ☐ ☐
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated At the time of the onsite inspection, there
pregnant people. were no pregnant I/P in custody.
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1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE CM 518 Biological Samples
CM 518.3.4 Use of Force to Obtain
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized Samples
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to ☒ ☐ ☐ It is the policy and practice of the agency that
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or force will not be used to collect DNA samples.
palm print impressions from individuals who are required The agency will notify the Superior Court in
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions the event of a DNA collection refusal.
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse
following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of CM 518.3.4 Use of Force to Obtain
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that 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 CM 518.3.4 Use of Force to Obtain
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to 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 CM 518.3.4 Use of Force to Obtain
authorization of the facility watch commander or 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 CM 518.3.4 Use of Force to Obtain
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Samples
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the
tape shall be retained administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM CM 1005 Education, Vocation, and
Rehabilitation
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an The agency provides a GED Independent
education program for incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ Study Program through Steve Hill Adult
School and a variety of educational
programming through NCIC Inmate
Communications on individual tablets located
in each housing unit.
When such services are not made available by the CM 1005.2 Program Requirements
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1005.3 Programs Coordinator
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or CM 1005.7 Incarcerated Person Requests
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be CM 1005.6 Eligibility Requirements
established. Modified academic or vocational
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
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1062 VISITING CM 1009 Visitation
CM 1009.2. Policy
The facility administrator shall develop and implement CM 1009.3 Procedures
written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting CM 1009.5 Visitation Schedule
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made ☒ ☐ ☐
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV CM 1009.5 Visitation Schedule
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate CM 1009.6 Denial or Termination of
operational or safety and security concern exists. All Visiting Privileges
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this CM 1009 Visitation
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing CM 1009 Visitation
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors CM 1009 Visitation
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) CM 1009 Visitation
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 CM 1009 Visitation
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: In-person
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; In-person non-contact/video visitation.
Visitation hours; S-S 0800-1900 depending on the assigned
unit.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, One hour per day.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. People who were in custody during the last 60
days.
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1063 CORRESPONDENCE CM 1011 Mail
CM 1011.3 Mail Generally
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be CM 1011.6.1 Designation of Staff
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Authorized to Read Mail
manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s CM 1011.4 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, CM 1011.4 Confidential Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds CM 1011.2.1 Indigent Inmates
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
I/Ps without funds are provided:
correspondence with family members and friends but
without limitation on the number of postage paid ☒ ☐ ☐ • 8 sheets of paper
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
• 4 envelopes
the courts.
• Blank notebook (when available)
• Postage is paid for by the agency
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES CM 1007 Library Services
CM 1007.3 Library Funding and
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Maintenance
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV
CM 1007.4 Leisure Library Materials
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined
by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1007.5 Legal Materials
include access to the following resources via paper
documents or through electronic media and include
current information on community services and
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference
material and recreational reading material.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME 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
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of
exercise and out-of-cell time logs from
seven days to include:
January 2024 to May 2025.
☒ ☐ ☐ During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
interviewed I/Ps in each housing unit who
confirmed that they are offered exercise and
out-of-cell time on a regular basis.
BSCC determined the agency is compliant
with all sections of this regulation.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and CM 1004 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
☒ ☐ ☐
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(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. CM 1004 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
☒ ☐ ☐
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary CM 1004 Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND CM 1011.7 Books, Magazines,
WRITINGS Newspapers, and Periodicals
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for
☒ ☐ ☐
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The
facility administrator shall develop and implement a
written plan to make available a current newspaper or
other like source, including a non-English language
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the
right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any CM 1011.8 Rejection of Magazines and
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest; Periodicals
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and CM 1011.8 Rejection of Magazines and
mail containing information concerning where, how, Periodicals
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson,
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any
☒ ☐ ☐
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or
an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages CM 1011.6 Processing and Inspection of
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and Mail by Staff
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, CM 1011.3 Mail Generally
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one
time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE CM 502.8 Telephone Calls
CM 602.3 Jail Commanders'
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
Responsibilities
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
The agency currently utilizes the Purple
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
Software for hearing-impaired individuals.
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices
may include but are not limited to videophones,
teletypewriters, or third-party communications
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CM 603 Access to Courts and Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these CM 1011.3 Mail Generally
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 603.4 Confidentiality
1069 ORIENTATION CM 503 Handbook and Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator “Siskiyou County Jail Incarcerated Persons
shall develop written policies and procedures for the Orientation Manual”
implementation of a program for people newly admitted
☒ ☐ ☐
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of Revised January 2025.
placement in a living area.
Available in Spanish and English.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and CM 503 Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
may be supplemented with video orientation.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation CM 503.7 Orientation for Incarcerated
information to each person, including those with Persons Who Are Non-Readers, Visually
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English Impaired, or Have a Hearing Disability
proficiency (LEP). ☒ ☐ ☐
The tablet system currently in use in the
facility has a “translate” feature for individuals
with limited English proficiency.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not Siskiyou County Jail Inmate Orientation
be limited to, the following: Handbook (IOH)
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
rules;
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; IOH General Expectations
☒ ☐ ☐
IOH Discipline
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ IOH Inmate Grievance Process
(4) programs and activities available and method of IOH Educational and Other Programs
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ IOH Medical/Dental Services
(6) classification/housing assignments; IOH Classification/Housing Unit
☒ ☐ ☐
Operations
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; IOH Court, Attorney, or Probation
☒ ☐ ☐
Information
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ IOH Voting
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and IOH Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and, 2003(PREA)
(10) availability of personal care items and IOH Personal Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
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1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS CM 1000 Programs and Services
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies
☒ ☐ ☐
for individual or family social service programs for
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the
services and resources available in the community and
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service
delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the PM 1000.2 Policy
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments; Current facility programming includes:
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group or family counseling; • AA/NA
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; • Teen Challenge
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; • SUD Counseling
(4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Religious Services
(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 CM 610 Inmate Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures whereby the county
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES CM 1012 Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility Religious volunteers conduct weekly church
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ services. Volunteers are available to facilitate
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in specific requests for religious programming
religious services, practices, and counseling on a that is not church based.
voluntary basis.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE CM 609 Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
The Grievance Procedure is stated in the
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall
Siskiyou County Jail Incarcerated Persons
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
Orientation Manual.
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
The manual is provided in both paper and
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; ☒ ☐ ☐
electronic form on the individual tablets.
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures;
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
and food, clothing, and bedding.
interviewed a random selection of I/P. All I/P
Such policies and procedures shall include:
interviewed have a clear understanding of the
grievance process, including how to obtain a
grievance form, how to submit the form, and
how to submit an anonymous grievance.
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(1) a grievance form; CM 609 Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐ Grievance forms are available in both hard
copy and electronic form on the individual
tablets in each housing unit.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a CM 609.3 Grievance Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of CM 609.7 Access to the Grievance System
anonymous grievances; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest CM 609.3 Grievance Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level;
(5) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.3 Grievance Procedures
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.3 Grievance Procedures
level of review which acts on the grievance;
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response CM 609.3 Grievance Procedures
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐
a period of 15 calendar days;
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction CM 609.3 Grievance Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, CM 609.3 Grievance Procedures
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct CM 609.3 Grievance Procedures
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: CM 609.3.4 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 CM 600.3.1 Rules and Actions
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply CM 600.3.1 Rules and Actions
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency has rules posted in each housing.
booking. The rules can also be found on the individual
tablets located in each housing unit.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable CM 600.3.1 Rules and Actions
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them Rules are posted and available in Spanish
verbally or provide them with material in an ☒ ☐ ☐ and English.
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions. For visually impaired I/P, staff will read the
rules in their preferred language.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED CM 600 Discipline
PERSONS
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules CM 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
☒ ☐ ☐
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such
violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary CM 600.3 Due Process
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600.3 (c) An impartial hearing officer.
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are CM 600.7 Hearing Officer
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person CM 600.3.2 Rule Violation Reports
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 CM 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 CM 600.3 (d)
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 CM 600.5 Investigations
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
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5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary CM 600.8.5 Report of Findings
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 CM 600.8.1 Evidence
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 CM 600.9 Disciplinary Appeal
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE CM 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
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
Actions
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for CM 601.3 Disciplinary Separation
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall
be documented.
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(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have CM 601.3 Disciplinary Separation
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
CM 601.4.1 Medication, Clothing, and
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
Personal Items
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
☒ ☐ ☐ The facility does not have disciplinary
except that those incarcerated persons who engage
separation cells. All I/P who are placed on
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
disciplinary separation are locked down in
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
their current housing unit unless
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
circumstances require the individual to be
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
rehoused to a different unit.
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or CM 601.6 Mental Health Considerations
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person CM 600.10
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of
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, CM 600.10
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the CM 600.10
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
☒ ☐ ☐
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. CM 600.10
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld CM 600.10
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
☒ ☐ ☐
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be CM 600.10
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS CM 600.3.2 Rule Violation Reports
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept All disciplinary records are kept in the I/P
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☒ ☐ ☐ classification file. BSCC staff reviewed a
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule random sampling of classification files from
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. January 2025 – May 2025 to determine
compliance with this regulation.
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1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE CM 714 Communicable Diseases
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING CM 714.2 Policy
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
Management of communicable diseases is
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
dictated by the Siskiyou County Public Health
develop a written plan to address the identification,
Department
treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan
☒ ☐ ☐
shall cover the intake screening procedures,
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
incarceration and coordination with public health officials
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated
people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority CM 714 Communicable Diseases
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the
CM 714.2 Policy
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and
CM 714.2.1 Procedures
procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐
federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical CM 714 Communicable Diseases
reports; ☒ ☐ ☐
CM 714.2 Policy
CM 714.2.1 Procedures
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated CM 714 Communicable Diseases
persons and custody staff; ☒ ☐ ☐
CM 714.2 Policy
CM 714.2.1 Procedures
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the CM 714 Communicable Diseases
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
CM 714.2 Policy
exposure to others;
CM 714.2.1 Procedures
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; CM 714 Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 714.2 Policy
CM 714.2.1 Procedures
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, CM 714 Communicable Diseases
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
CM 714.2 Policy
incarcerated persons;
CM 714.2.1 Procedures
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person CM 714 Communicable Diseases
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
CM 714.2 Policy
CM 714.2.1 Procedures
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the CM 714 Communicable Diseases
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐
CM 714.2 Policy
communicable disease.
CM 714.2.1 Procedures
1211 SICK CALL CM 701 Access to Health Care
CM 702 Non-Emergency Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures,
On-site medical staff is limited in days and
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐
hours. Medical staff is on call and available by
or provision made that any incarcerated person
phone in the evenings and weekends. For
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such
emergent medical issues, I/P are transported
attention.
to the Fairchild Medical Center during those
times when medical staff are not on-site.
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1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING CM 900 Food Services
CM 900.4.1 Frequency of Meal Service
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14
hours pass between evening and morning meals.
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 CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
actual consumption of each meal except for those on
☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets where the responsible physician has
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING CM 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but ☒ ☐ ☐
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities
shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear;
(b) Clean outergarments; and, CM 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; CM 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and CM 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. CM 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may CM 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and
footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free CM 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
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1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL CM 805 Vermin and Pest Control
CLOTHING CM 805.4 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 CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
Persons
There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal
hygiene items.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
maximum allowance.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
supply themself with the following personal care items, Persons
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush,
(b) Dentifrice, CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
(c) Soap, CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
(d) Comb, and CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
(e) Shaving implements. CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
hours of housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other CM 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when Persons
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒ ☐ ☐
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of
Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING CM 807.8 Incarcerated Person Showers
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe CM 807.8 Incarcerated Person Showers
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every
other day or more often if possible. ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers are available in each housing unit.
I/P can shower anytime they are in the
dayroom.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be CM 807.8 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 CM 607 Grooming
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Hair care services shall be available. Clippers are available in each housing unit.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of CM 607.4 Shaving
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
☒ ☐ ☐
least once a month. The facility administrator may
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a CM 607.6 Grooming Equipment
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE CM 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who
☒ ☐ ☐
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be
limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
(c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic CM 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and CM 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one CM 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE CM 800.2 Responsibilities
CM 800.3 Work Orders
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
☒ ☐ ☐ At the time of the onsite inspection, the facility
was clean. There was a minimal number of
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
broken windows in housing units. BSCC staff
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
were made aware that work orders for
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
window replacement have been submitted to
which may be found.
General Services.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Medical cells are cleaned according to the
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized health authority policy.
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the
health authority.
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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.
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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; ☐ ☐ ☒
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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.
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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: Traci Kessler DATE: August 13, 2025
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
Padding on the floor X
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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) (1) Safety Cell
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
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a
X
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
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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
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
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 the facility
X
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of was 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
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
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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: The 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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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: Traci Kessler DATE: August 13, 2025
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. A shower is available
intake area, room H-8. Single bunks are in H-5, H-6, and H-7 used for special observation/benches.
2025-2026: “Telephone Room” is utilized for I/P phone usage.
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 provided at sinks for drinking water.
B Double 1994 12 2 2 24 1 1 1 2
6B
Note: Dayroom irregular shape. Cell area is approximately 77 square feet; dayroom approximately 858 square feet.
2023-2024 Cycle: Added a 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 lower level, 7 beds on upper level.
2023-2024 Cycle: A second urinal in the dorm has been disabled due to security issues.
D Double 1986 12 2 2 24 1 1 1 2
8B
Note: Dayroom irregular shape. Cell area is 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 lower level, 7 beds on upper level.
2023-2024 Cycle: A second urinal in the dorm has been disabled due to security issues.
F Single 1986 2 1 1 2 1 1 1
10B
G Single 1986 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
11B
Note: 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
*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
Note: Irregularly shaped dorms. Dorm and dayroom combined.
2023-2024 Cycle: A urinal Y dorm has been disabled due to security issues.
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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