BSCC
Solano County Sheriff's Office Comprehensive Insp. Rpt. (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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November 2, 2023
Thomas A Ferrara, Sheriff-Coroner
Solano County Sheriff’s Office
530 Union Avenue, Suite 100
Fairfield, CA 94533
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SOLANO COUNTY COURT
HOLDING
Dear Sheriff Ferrara,
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Solano County Sheriff’s Office Court
Holding Facilities has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday,
March 7, 2023, and the following facilities were inspected on October 26, 2023:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Solano Vallejo Justice Center 5525 CH
Solano County Justice Center Courts 5530 CH
These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to Welfare and
Institutions Code Section 209(f) and the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJDPA).
In addition to the inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by
the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards.
Refer to the attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
We identified the following item of noncompliance with Title 24 Minimum Standards:
Solano County Justice Center Courts:
1231.2.2 Temporary Holding Cell or Room:
Thomas A. Ferrara
Sheriff-Coroner
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Regulation 1231.2.2 Temporary Holding Cell or Room requires that a temporary holding
cell or room “Be no smaller than 40 square feet and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet
or more”. At the time of the on-site inspection, Level 2, Cell #4 measured 38 sq. ft. As
detected and noted in previous Comprehensive Inspection reports, Level 2, Cell #4 does
not meet the minimum square footage as described in Title 24 Minimum Standards for
Local Detention Facilities. Unless SCSO intends to take the appropriate steps to bring the
cell into compliance, it is strongly recommended that the agency cease using the cell.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE)
attachments for information related to Rated Capacity.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
We found no violations of the JJDPA; a copy of the monitoring report is attached for your
information.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on October 26, 2023. BSCC staff presented an
inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
Specifically, BSCC staff addressed the issue of Level 2, Cell #4 (as discussed above).
Due to the age of the facility and the minimum usage of the cell, BSCC staff does not
require a CAP at this time. As stated above, technical assistance was provided
suggesting that Cell #4 not be utilized unless remediation efforts to increase the cell size
are implemented.
* * *
Please email me at traci.kessler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-3682 if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
TRACI KESSLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Solano County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Solano County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Solano County*
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Thomas A. Ferrara
Sheriff-Coroner
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County Administrator, Solano County*
Lt. Castillo, Solano County Sheriff’s Office (electronic copy)
Lt. Hagen, Solano County Sheriff’s Office (electronic copy)
Sgt. Hatcher, Solano County Sheriff’s Office (electronic copy)
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5525
FACILITY NAME: Solano Vallejo Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Castillo, Lt Hagen, Sgt Hatcher
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: Oct 26, 2023
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY SCSOCPM 303 Sheriff’s Office Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Policy
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who
The Solano County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or
has a dedicated training unit that provides
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
for the professional growth and continued
specialized corrections training.
development of its personnel and forecasts
annual funding needs for future training.
Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
(b) jail operations liability; STC has verified that all correctional staff
(c)separation of incarcerated persons; are compliant with CORE Course
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements. A letter of verification was
safety; and, provided.
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but SCSOCPM 303 Sheriff’s Office Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of Policy
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to ☒ ☐ ☐ An Adult Corrections Officer CORE Course
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be is provided by the Santa Rosa Junior
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. College Safety Academy.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be SCSOCPM 303 Sheriff’s Office Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Policy
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
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.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL SCSOCPM 226 Staffing Plan
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation The purpose of this policy is to establish a
and operation of the programs and activities required by comprehensive staffing plan and analysis to
these regulations. identify the staffing needs sufficient to
☒ ☐ ☐
maintain the safety and security of the
facility, staff, visitors, inmates, and the
public.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at SCSOCPM 226 Staffing Plan
least one employee on duty at all times in a local 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 SCSOCPM 226 Staffing Plan
would conflict with the supervision and care of
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall SCSOCPM 226 Staffing Plan
be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. SCSOCDP 3.013 Opposite Gender
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. Housing and Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff confirmed, through on-site
inspection and review of staffing rosters on
the day of the inspection, adequate female
staff are available and accessible to any
female inmate.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel SCSOCPM 226 Staffing Plan
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 Solano County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ implemented an Operational Support Team
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and to reallocate staffing resources throughout
recommendations shall be reported to the local the facility in the event of a staff call-out or
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. open shift.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
It is the policy of the Solano County Sheriff’s
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
Office that all correctional staff shall conduct
include, but are not limited to, the following:
safety checks on all incarcerated individuals
housed at any Solano County Sheriff’s
Detention Facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Hourly safety checks of inmates., through
direct visual observation of all inmates, will
be conducted to provide for the health and
welfare of inmates and documented in JMS.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
through direct visual observation of all people held and ☒ ☐ ☐
housed in the facility.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
between safety checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
security check logs ranging from January
2023 through September 2023. The
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed logs evidenced safety checks
randomly occurring within a sixty (60) minute
timeframe.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 Although an agency policy exists, this
☐ ☐ ☒
of these regulations. facility does not utilize safety and sobering
cells.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
☒ ☐ ☐
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
check occurred; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) the location where each individual safety check SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF SCSOCDP 08.01 Safety and Emergency
Procedures
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 SCSOCDP 08.01 Safety and Emergency
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Procedures
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
All custodial staff receive initial Fire and
Life Safety training during their CORE
Academy.
☒ ☐ ☐ All personnel will have knowledge of
evacuation routes and fire safety of the
Detention Facility to reduce confusion and
expedite the safe evacuation of the facility.
SCSO Training Unit conducts annual Fire
& Life Safety training for all staff.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Solano County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual (SCSOCPM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy
Solano County Sheriff’s Office General
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title
Orders (SCSOGO)
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a
manual shall be made available to all employees. Solano County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Division Procedure (SCSOCDP)
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
☒ ☐ ☐
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Solano County Sheriff’s Office
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been Department Procedures (SCSODP)
deleted.
SCSOCDP was updated in July 2022
SCSOGO and SCSOCDP are reviewed
annually and updated on an as-needed
basis.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the SCSOPP 01.04 Organization Chart
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility SCSOCDP 05.01 Management
administrator/manager. Information and Research
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCDP 07.02 Physical Plant
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state SCSOCPM 509 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including SCSOCDP 9.004 Inmate Movement
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
and searches of the facility and incarcerated
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each
SCSOCPM 518 Searches
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
evaluate, and make a record of security measures.
SCSOCDP 9.07 Facility Inspection
The review and evaluation shall include internal and
and Search of Various Locations
external security measures of the facility including
security measures specific to prevention of sexual
☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCDP 9.08 Search of Inmates
abuse and sexual harassment.
SCSOCDP 9.16 Cell Inspection and
Periodic Evaluation of Furnishings
SCSOCDP 9.09 Key Control
SCSOCPM 104 Custody Manual
(7) Emergency procedures include:
☒ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of SCSOCDP 8.02 Fire Prevention and
these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; SCSOCDP 09.14 Facility Emergency
Plans
☒ ☐ ☐ This plan includes Escape, Disturbances,
and the taking of Hostages, Earthquake,
and Bomb Threats.
(C) mass arrests; SCSOCDP 09.14 Facility Emergency
Plans
☒ ☐ ☐ All mass arrest events that result in mass
bookings are coordinated with Field
Operations.
(D) natural disasters; SCSOPP 09.14 Facility Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐ Plans
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, SCSOCDP 08.01 Fire Safety Program and
☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation Plans
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, SCSOCDP 09.14 Facility Emergency
chemical agents, and related security devices. ☒ ☐ ☐ Plans
(8) Suicide Prevention. SCSOCDM 704 Medical Screening
SCSOCDM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCDP 9.012 Special Management
Inmate Observation
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
Administrative Segregation/Protective
☒ ☐ ☐
Custody and Civil
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse SCSOCPM 606 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. Act
☒ ☐ ☐
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and SCSOCPM 606 Prison Rape Elimination
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Act
reporting any abuse.
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCDP 13.016 Sexual Assaults in
Custody
(12) Release policy, including release planning for SCSOCDP 20.003 Discharge Planning
incarcerated persons.
Discharge planning support includes;
10–30-day supply of medications, pamphlet
☒ ☐ ☐ containing contact info for Mental Health
Services, Crisis Support, Housing, Abuse
Prevention, Support & Advocacy & Housing
Support.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to
☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
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(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to SCSOCPM 606 Prison Rape Elimination
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Act
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
This is outlined in the Inmate Rule Book.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of ☒ ☐ ☐
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
Postings of sexual harassment notices are
incidents,
found throughout the facility.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, SCSOCPM 606 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
Information for reporting methods is
☒ ☐ ☐
publicly posted at the facility.
available to uninvolved inmates, families,
and community members on the Solano
County Sheriff’s Office website.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM SCSOCDM 704 Medical Screening
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
SCSOCDM 705 Mental Health Screening
prevention program developed by the facility
and Evaluation
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who SCSOCDP 9.012 Special Management
Inmate Observation
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
personnel. Procedures
SCSOCPM 303 Sheriff’s Office Training
Plan
Daily Training Bulletins
☒ ☐ ☐ All custodial staff receive initial suicide
prevention training at the Adult CORE
Academy. Supplemental STC-certified
behavioral health training is conducted
annually.
The last staff training was completed in Q1
2023.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon SCSOCDM 704 Medical Screening
intake and prior to housing assignment.
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCDM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
including placement in restrictive housing, following a Procedures
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
SCSOCPM Aids to Impairment
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Procedures
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
SCSOCPM Aids to Impairment
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Procedures
environment should be considered.
SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and SCSOCDP 9.012 Special Management
procedures. Inmate Observation
SCSOCDP 13.003 Provisions of Health
☒ ☐ ☐ Care Service
SCSOCDP 13.004 Medical Emergency
Response
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides SCSOCDP 13.004 Medical Emergency
attempts. Response
SCSOCDP 13.05 Inmate Death
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOGO 5.017 Reporting Deaths of
Persons in Custody
SCSOCPM 516 Reporting In-Custody
Deaths
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and SCSOCDP 13.05 Inmate Death
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator,
including the development of a corrective action plan to
☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCPM 516 Reporting In-Custody
address deficiencies identified in the administrative
Deaths
review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
Procedures
SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
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(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return
from court as determined by the mental health director. SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
Procedures
SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SCSOCDP 08.01 Fire Safety Program and
Evacuation Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCDP 08.03 Monitoring Fire and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Emergencies
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire SCSOCDP 08.01 Fire Safety Program and
department to be included as part of the policy and Evacuation Plans
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029);
SCSOCDP 08.03 Monitoring Fire and
Emergencies
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis SCSOCDP 8.03 Monitoring Fire and
with two year retention of the inspection record; Emergencies
Monthly Fire Prevention Inspections are
conducted as part of the SCSO Facility
☒ ☐ ☐ inspection.
BSCC staff reviewed the fire inspection
logs from January 2023 through
September 2023.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and SCSOCDP 08.03 Monitoring Fire and
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Emergencies
inspections at least once every two years;
The fire prevention inspection conducted by
the local fire authority for the Court holding
☒ ☐ ☐ area was conducted and included in the
documentation for the Justice Center
Detention Facility.
Date of Inspection: Feb 23, 2023.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, SCSOCDP 08.01 Fire Safety Program and
Evacuation Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCDP 8.03 Monitoring Fire and
Emergencies
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated SCSOCDP 08.01 Fire Safety Program and
people in the case of fire. Evacuation Plans
☒ ☐ ☐ In the event of a mass evacuation, Inmates
will be immediately transported back to the
housing units in their assigned facility.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS SCSOGO 6.011 Jail Incidents
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical ☒ ☐ ☐
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons Jail incident reports are maintained in the
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Jail Management System under the
☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence. inmate’s name identified in the reports.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff SCSOGO 6.011 Jail Incidents
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SCSOCDP 13.05 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. An inmate death that occurs in the Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Division will be handled in a manner to
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ensure compliance with State of California
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody ☒ ☐ ☐ mandates.
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall
include the facility administrator or designee, the health
A multi-discipline review of any in-custody
administrator, the responsible physician and other health
death is conducted within 30 days.
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness SCSOCDP 13.05 Inmate Death
of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures,
or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that ☒ ☐ ☐
require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held at this holding area.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail,
☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Minors are not held at this holding area.
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section
☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from Minors are not held at this holding area.
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this
☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN SCSOCDP 18.000 Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
The inmate’s Classification level does not
establish and implement a written plan designed to
change while in court. When incidents
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
occur in court, information is provided to
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and
☒ ☐ ☐ the Classification Unit which determines if
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
a change in status is needed.
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
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(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, SCSOCDP 18.000 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
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 SCSOCDP 13.003 Provision of Health
Care Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
SCSOCDP 17.001 Intake Health
procedures specifying those symptoms that require ☒ ☐ ☐
Screening
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
evaluation is completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be SCSOCDP 13.003 Provision of Health
made of the person being booked as to whether the Care Services
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
SCSOCDP 17.001 Intake Health
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
Screening
other special medical problem identified by the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
For inmates remanded to the custody of
screening from.
the Sheriff upon court appearance, a brief
medical questionnaire is asked. Once at
the reception area, a more detailed inquiry
takes place.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
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 SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
A medical assessment is provided for
others or appear gravely disabled.
inmates remanded in custody once they
☒ ☐ ☐
are transported to the jail. Identification of
mental health issues is identified at that
time and each inmate can be referred for a
mental health assessment at any time.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
of the person in crisis or others. ☒ ☐ ☐ and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION SCSOCDP 18.000 Classification
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
SCSOCDP 18.03 Classification Stages
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
SCSOCDP 18.04 Classification Review
Policies and procedures must include:
SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
Administrative Segregation/Protective
Custody
SCSOCDP 18.06 Classification Review of
Inmates in Administrative
☒ ☐ ☐
Segregation/Protective Custody
SCSOCDP 18.07 Classification Appeal
SCSOCDP 18.08 Reclassification
Requested by a Correctional Officer
SCSOCDP 18.09 Classification Transfers
and Releases
There are no Administrative Segregation
cells at this court facility.
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Administrative Segregation/Protective
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of Custody
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
an incarcerated person’s health. Administrative Segregation/Protective
☒ ☐ ☐
Custody
(c) Administrative separation may be used for SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
incarcerated people who have: Administrative Segregation/Protective
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Custody
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people,
and facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Administrative Segregation/Protective
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
evaluation of the need to continue placement in Administrative Segregation/Protective
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation. Custody
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
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 regional SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
center for any incarcerated person suspected or and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
Upon remand to custody, inmates identified
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. ☒ ☐ ☐ with developmental disabilities are referred
to the medical staff at the jail. The medical
staff will contact the North Bay Regional
Center.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SCSOCDP 9.004 Inmate Movement
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
SCSOCDP 9.006 Transportation of
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
Inmates Outside the Facility
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person SCSOCPM 509 Use of Force
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do ☒ ☐ ☐
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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.
Restraint devices are not used at this court
holding facility.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
immediate medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) exercising of extremities. SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
or as a substitute for treatment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
four hours of placement. ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the BSCC staff confirmed, through interviews
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and during the on-site inspection, both male
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☒ ☐ ☐ and female correctional staff are well-
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the versed in the agency’s policies regarding
policy shall include reference to the following: the use of restraint devices on pregnant
females.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL SCSOCDP 14.001 Legal Rights of
Inmates
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:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys.
☒ ☐ ☐
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND SCSOCDP 12.02 Facility Repair Request
MAINTENANCE
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held in this facility.
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) Minors are directly escorted into the
☐ ☐ ☒
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
Minors are not held in this facility.
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address courtroom by supervising Probation
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. Officers.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Minors are not held in this facility.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Minors are directly escorted into the
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal courtroom by supervising Probation
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: Officers.
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, Minors are not held in this facility.
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the Minors are not held in this facility.
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
public. courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a Minors are not held in this facility.
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor,
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
removal of restraints is medically necessary. courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards Minors are not held in this facility.
and policies governing pregnant minors.
☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
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1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Minors are not held in this facility.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following: ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Minors are not held in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an Minors are not held in this facility.
established classification plan.
Minors are directly escorted into the
☐ ☐ ☒
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Minors are not held in this facility.
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be Minors are not held in this facility.
considered as being in compliance with this article unless
the condition of the structure is determined by the Minors are directly escorted into the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or courtroom by supervising Probation
☐ ☐ ☒
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance Officers.
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
Minors are not held in this facility.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at Minors are directly escorted into the
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the courtroom by supervising Probation
implementation and operation of the activities required by Officers.
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
☐ ☐ ☒
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1163 CLASSIFICATION
Minors are not held in this facility.
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the Minors are directly escorted into the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall courtroom by supervising Probation
include receiving and transmitting of information Officers.
regarding minors who represent 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
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Minors are not held in this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop policy and Minors are directly escorted into the
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☐ ☐ ☒ courtroom by supervising Probation
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, Officers.
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 5525
FACILITY: Solano Vallejo Justice Center TYPE: CH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 10/26/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
A Holding 1994 1 0 (6) (6) 9.4 X 9.3 X 8.0 1 1 1
B Holding 1994 1 0 (6) (6) 9.4 X 9.3 X 8.0 1 1 1
Notes: These cells are in Department 24. Two Pre-1978 cells are in the hallway and used by Probation staff for
minors awaiting court hearings. There are six pre-1978 court holding cells that are used to hold prisoners that
are not inspected by BSCC. 20-22: The department number changed from 24 to 21.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 5525
FACILITY NAME: Solano Vallejo Justice Center FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 10/26/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates
☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained
☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency
lights, etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the
security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
☐ ☐ ☒
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐
central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total
number of toilets required, except in those facilities or ☒ ☐ ☐
portions thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
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Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 ☒ ☐ ☐
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 Weapons locker.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6) The location of this cell is in Dept. 21, not in a
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, larger holding area.
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ ☐
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5530
FACILITY NAME: Solano County Justice Center Courts FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt Castillo, Lt Hagen, Sgt Hatcher
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: Oct 26, 2023
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1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY SCSOCPM 303 Sheriff’s Office Training
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Policy
At a minimum, all supervisors of, and personnel who SCSO has a dedicated training unit that
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or provides for the professional growth and
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of continued development of its personnel and
specialized corrections training. forecasts annual funding needs for future
training.
Such training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; STC has verified that all correctional staff are
(b) jail operations liability; compliant with CORE Course requirements.
(c)separation of incarcerated persons; A letter of verification was provided.
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life
safety; and,
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is
needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of
the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but SCSOCPM 303 Sheriff’s Office Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of Policy
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
☒ ☐ ☐
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to An Adult Corrections Officer CORE Course
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be is provided by the Santa Rosa Junior
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. College Safety Academy.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be SCSOCPM 303 Sheriff’s Office Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
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.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL SCSOCPM 226 Staffing Plan
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in The purpose of this policy is to establish a
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation comprehensive staffing plan and analysis to
☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by identify the staffing needs sufficient to
these regulations. maintain the safety and security of the facility,
staff, visitors, inmates, and the public.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at SCSOCPM 226 Staffing Plan
least one employee on duty at all times in a local 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 SCSOCPM 226 Staffing Plan
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there shall SCSOCPM 226 Staffing Plan
be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. SCSOCDP 3.013 Opposite Gender
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. Housing and Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff confirmed, through on-site
inspection and review of staffing rosters on
the day of the inspection, adequate female
staff are available and accessible to any
female inmate.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel SCSOCPM 226 Staffing Plan
for a specific facility, the facility administrator shall
prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel Solano County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has
assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing implemented an Operational Support Team
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the time of to reallocate staffing resources throughout
their biennial inspection. The results of such a review and the facility in the event of a staff call-out or
recommendations shall be reported to the local open shift.
jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
The facility administrator shall develop and implement It is the policy of the Solano County Sheriff’s
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that Office that all correctional staff shall conduct
include, but are not limited to, the following: safety checks on all incarcerated individuals
housed at any Solano County Sheriff’s
☒ ☐ ☐
Detention Facility.
(f) Hourly safety checks of inmates., through
direct visual observation of all inmates, will
be conducted to provide for the health and
welfare of inmates and documented in JMS
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
☒ ☐ ☐
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
between safety checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
security check logs ranging from January
☒ ☐ ☐
2023 to September 2023. The reviewed logs
evidenced safety checks randomly occurring
within a sixty (60) minute timeframe.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
☐ ☐ ☒
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 The Court Holding facility does not have
of these regulations. safety or sobering cells
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
☒ ☐ ☐
intervals.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall ☒ ☐ ☐
include:
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
☒ ☐ ☐
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns ☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF
SCSOCDP 08.01 Safety and Emergency
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
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 SCSOCDP 08.01 Safety and Emergency
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety Procedures
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
All custodial staff receive initial Fire and Life
Safety training during their CORE Academy.
All personnel will have knowledge of
☒ ☐ ☐
evacuation routes and fire safety of the
Detention Facility to reduce confusion and
expedite the safe evacuation of the facility.
SCSO Training Unit conducts annual Fire
and Life Safety training for all staff.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Solano County Sheriff’s Office Custody
Policy Manual (SCSOCPM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy Solano County Sheriff’s Office General
and procedures manual shall address all applicable Title Orders (SCSOGO)
15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively
reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a Solano County Sheriff’s Office Custody
manual shall be made available to all employees. Division Procedure (SCSOCDP)
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) Solano County Sheriff’s Office
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure Department Procedures (SCSODP)
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
deleted. SCSOCDP was reviewed and updated in
July 2022.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the SCSOPP 01.04 Organization Chart
following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility SCSOCDP 05.01 Management Information
administrator/manager. and Research
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCDP 07.02 Physical Plant
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state SCSOCPM 509 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including SCSOCDP 9.004 Inmate Movement
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of SCSOCDP 9.05 Count Principles
and searches of the facility and incarcerated
persons, contraband control, and key control. Each SCSOCPM 518 Searches
facility administrator shall, at least annually, review,
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. SCSOCDP 9.07 Facility Inspection and
The review and evaluation shall include internal and Search of Various Locations
external security measures of the facility including
security measures specific to prevention of sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCDP 9.08 Search of Inmates
abuse and sexual harassment.
SCSOCDP 9.16 Cell Inspection and
Periodic Evaluation of Furnishings
SCSOCDP 9.09 Key Control
SCSOCPM 104 Custody Manual
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of SCSOCDP 8.02 Fire Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
these regulations; Equipment
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; SCSOCDP 09.14 Facility Emergency
Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
This Plan includes Escape, Disturbances,
and the taking of Hostages, Earthquake,
and Bomb Threats.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(C) mass arrests; SCSOCDP 09.14 Facility Emergency
Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
All mass arrest events that result in mass
bookings will be coordinated with Field
Operations.
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOPP 09.14 Facility Emergency Plans
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, SCSOCDP 08.01 Fire Safety Program and
☒ ☐ ☐
Evacuation Plans
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, SCSOCDP 09.14 Facility Emergency
☒ ☐ ☐
chemical agents, and related security devices. Plans
(8) Suicide Prevention. SCSOCDM 704 Medical Screening
SCSOCDM 705 Mental Health Screening
☒ ☐ ☐ and Evaluation
SCSOCDP 9.012 Special Management
Inmate Observation
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Segregation/Protective
Custody and Civil
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse SCSOCPM 606 Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and SCSOCPM 606 Prison Rape Elimination
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after Act
reporting any abuse. ☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCDP 13.016 Sexual Assaults in
Custody
(12) Release policy, including release planning for SCSOCDP 20.003 Discharge Planning
incarcerated persons.
Discharge planning support includes;
10–30-day supply of medications, pamphlet
☒ ☐ ☐ containing contact info for Mental Health
Services, Crisis Support, Housing, Abuse
Prevention, Support & Advocacy & Housing
Support.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections
(a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to SCSOCPM 606 Prison Rape Elimination
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Act
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and ☒ ☐ ☐ This is outlined in the Inmate Rule Book.
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such Postings of sexual harassment notices are
incidents, found throughout the facility.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, SCSOCPM 606 Prison Rape Elimination
family, community members, and other interested Act
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual
harassment. The method for reporting shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ Information for reporting methods is
publicly posted at the facility. available to uninvolved inmates, families,
and community members on the Solano
County Sheriff’s Office website.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM SCSOCDM 704 Medical Screening
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide SCSOCDM 705 Mental Health Screening
prevention program developed by the facility and Evaluation
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, SCSOCDP 9.012 Special Management
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who Inmate Observation
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
personnel. Procedures
SCSOCPM 303 Sheriff’s Office Training
Plan
All custodial staff receive initial suicide
prevention training at the Adult CORE
☒ ☐ ☐
Academy. Supplemental STC-certified
behavioral health training is conducted
annually.
The last staff training was completed in Q1
2023.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon SCSOCDM 704 Medical Screening
intake and prior to housing assignment.
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCDM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special situations, SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
including placement in restrictive housing, following a Procedures
hearing, and after a transfer or change in classification.
SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
SCSOCPM Aids to Impairment
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Procedures
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk. SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
SCSOCPM Aids to Impairment
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(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Procedures
environment should be considered.
☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and SCSOCDP 9.012 Special Management
procedures. Inmate Observation
SCSOCDP 13.003 Provisions of Health
☒ ☐ ☐
Care Service
SCSOCDP 13.004 Medical Emergency
Response
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides SCSOCDP 13.004 Medical Emergency
attempts. Response
SCSOCDP 13.05 Inmate Death
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOGO 5.017 Reporting Deaths of
Persons in Custody
SCSOCPM 516 Reporting In-Custody
Deaths
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and SCSOCDP 13.05 Inmate Death
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator,
including the development of a corrective action plan to ☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCPM 516 Reporting In-Custody
address deficiencies identified in the administrative Deaths
review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return
from court as determined by the mental health director. SCSOCPM 107 Sheriff’s Office
Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCPM 704 Medical Screening
SCSOCPM 705 Mental Health Screening
and Evaluation
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SCSOCDP 08.01 Fire Safety Program and
Evacuation Plans
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCDP 08.03 Monitoring Fire and
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Emergencies
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 fire SCSOCDP 08.01 Fire Safety Program and
department to be included as part of the policy and Evacuation Plans
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations Section 1029); SCSOCDP 08.03 Monitoring Fire and
Emergencies
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff basis SCSOCDP 8.03 Monitoring Fire and
with two year retention of the inspection record; Emergencies
Monthly Fire Prevention Inspections are
conducted as part of the SCSO Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
inspection.
BSCC staff reviewed the fire inspection logs
from January 2023 to September 2023.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and SCSOCDP 08.03 Monitoring Fire and
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Emergencies
inspections at least once every two years;
The fire prevention inspection conducted by
the local fire authority for the Court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
area was conducted and included in the
documentation for the Justice Center
Detention Facility.
Date of Inspection: 02/23/23.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, SCSOCDP 08.01 Fire Safety Program and
Evacuation Plans
☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCDP 8.03 Monitoring Fire and
Emergencies
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated SCSOCDP 08.01 Fire Safety Program and
people in the case of fire. Evacuation Plans
In the event of a mass evacuation, Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
will be immediately transported back to the
housing units in their assigned facility.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS SCSOGO 6.011 Jail Incidents
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of written records
☒ ☐ ☐
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons Jail incident reports are maintained in the
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Management System under the
and the date and time of the occurrence. inmate’s name identified in the reports.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff SCSOGO 6.011 Jail Incidents
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY SCSOCDP 13.05 Inmate Death
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. An inmate death that occurs in the Custody
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health Division will be handled in a manner to
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ensure compliance with State of California
☒ ☐ ☐
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody mandates.
death within 30 days. The review team at a minimum shall
include the facility administrator or designee, the health
A multi-discipline review of any in-custody
administrator, the responsible physician and other health
death is conducted within 30 days.
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness SCSOCDP 13.05 Inmate Death
of clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures,
☒ ☐ ☐
or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that
require further study.
(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held at this holding area.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to Minors are not held at this holding area.
the Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section ☐ ☐ ☒
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted within
10 calendar days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from Minors are not held at this holding area.
the administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar
days inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court
holding facility pursuant to the provisions of this ☐ ☐ ☒
subchapter. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be
limited to the standards and requirements set forth
in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN SCSOCDP 18.000 Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
The inmate’s Classification level does not
establish and implement a written plan designed to
change while in court. When incidents occur
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed
in court, information is provided to the
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐
Classification Unit which determines if a
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated
change in status is needed.
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, SCSOCDP 18.000 Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
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 SCSOCDP 13.003 Provision of Health
Care Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
SCSOCDP 17.001 Intake Health Screening
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a medical
evaluation is completed
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be SCSOCDP 13.003 Provision of Health
made of the person being booked as to whether the Care Services
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
SCSOCDP 17.001 Intake Health Screening
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
For inmates remanded to the custody of the
other special medical problem identified by the health
Sheriff upon court appearance, a brief
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
medical questionnaire is asked. Once at the
screening from.
reception area, a more detailed inquiry takes
place.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
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 SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
A medical assessment is provided for
others or appear gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates remanded in custody once they are
transported to the jail. Identification of
mental health issues is identified at that time
and each inmate can be referred for a
mental health assessment at any time.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
☒ ☐ ☐
of the person in crisis or others. and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION SCSOCDP 18.000 Classification
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
SCSOCDP 18.03 Classification Stages
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
SCSOCDP 18.04 Classification Review
Policies and procedures must include:
SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
Administrative Segregation/Protective
Custody
SCSOCDP 18.06 Classification Review of
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates in Administrative
Segregation/Protective Custody
SCSOCDP 18.07 Classification Appeal
SCSOCDP 18.08 Reclassification
Requested by a Correctional Officer
SCSOCDP 18.09 Classification Transfers
and Releases
There are no Administrative Segregation
cells at this court facility.
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(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Administrative Segregation/Protective
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
an incarcerated person’s health. ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Segregation/Protective
Custody
(c) Administrative separation may be used for SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
incarcerated people who have: Administrative Segregation/Protective
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or Custody
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal
in nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects
the safety of the facility, other incarcerated people,
and facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Administrative Segregation/Protective
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility Custody
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and SCSOCDP 18.05 Classification
evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Segregation/Protective
administrative separation. Custody
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
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 regional SCSOCDP 13.012 Mentally Disordered
center for any incarcerated person suspected or and Developmentally Disabled Inmates
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
☒ ☐ ☐ Upon remand to custody, inmates identified
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
with developmental disabilities are referred
to the medical staff at the jail. The medical
staff will contact the North Bay Regional
Center.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SCSOCDP 9.004 Inmate Movement
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
SCSOCDP 9.006 Transportation of
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
Inmates Outside the Facility
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person SCSOCPM 509 Use of Force
☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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.
Restraint devices are not used at this court
holding facility.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
immediate medical/mental health referral;
☒ ☐ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-
☒ ☐ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
four hours of placement.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the BSCC staff confirmed, through interviews
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ during the on-site inspection, both male and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant female correctional staff are well-versed in
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the the agency’s policies regarding the use of
policy shall include reference to the following: restraint devices on pregnant females.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
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 SCSOCPM 511 Use of Restraints
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒ ☐ ☐
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL SCSOCDP 14.001 Legal Rights of
Inmates
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:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND SCSOCDP 12.02 Facility Repair Request
MAINTENANCE
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of
housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held in this facility.
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article
10, apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.) ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the Minors are directly escorted into the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and courtroom by supervising Probation
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address Officers.
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Minors are not held in this facility.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal courtroom by supervising Probation
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: Officers.
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after Minors are not held in this facility.
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons,
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in Minors are not held in this facility.
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the courtroom by supervising Probation
public. Officers.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Minors are not held in this facility.
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the courtroom by supervising Probation
removal of restraints is medically necessary. Officers.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she Minors are not held in this facility.
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards
and policies governing pregnant minors. ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Minors are not held in this facility.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
following: courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Minors are not held in this facility.
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
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(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an Minors are not held in this facility.
established classification plan.
☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and Minors are not held in this facility.
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are directly escorted into the
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. courtroom by supervising Probation
Officers.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with Minors are not held in this facility.
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless Minors are directly escorted into the
the condition of the structure is determined by the courtroom by supervising Probation
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒ Officers.
welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance
with this section, the facility administrator shall develop
and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within
90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each Minors are directly escorted into the
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at courtroom by supervising Probation
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the Officers.
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
☐ ☐ ☒
1163 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held in this facility.
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish Minors are directly escorted into the
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the courtroom by supervising Probation
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall Officers.
include receiving and transmitting of information
regarding minors who represent 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
court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from
any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of ☐ ☐ ☒
the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR Minors are not held in this facility.
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
Minors are directly escorted into the
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☒ courtroom by supervising Probation
☐ ☐
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and Officers.
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.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 5530
FACILITY: Solano County Justice Center Courts TYPE: CHJ RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 10/26/2023
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
LOWER LEVEL
A1 - A8 Holding 1980 8 (8) (64) 11.0 x 7.1 x 10.0 1 1 1
Note: Main Control cells are operated and supervised by jail staff; referred to as Tunnel Holding.
B1 - B2 Holding 1980 2 (10) (20) 13.8 x 7.9 x 8.0 1 1 1
B3 - B4 Holding 1980 2 (3) (6) 7.2 x 5.8 x 8.0 1 1 1
C1 - C2 Holding 1980 2 (10) (20) 13.8 x 7.9 x 8.0 1 1 1
C3 - C4 Holding 1980 2 (3) (6) 7.2 x 5.8 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: 14-16 inspection - Cells B1-B2 and C1-C2 benches were measured – capacity limited to 10 each; RC updated.
GROUND LEVEL (Used by Probation at the time of inspection)
Cell #1 Holding 1980 1 (7) (7) 5.7 x 9.0 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell #2 Holding 1980 1 (5) (5) 4.3 x 6.1 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell #3 Holding 1980 1 (4) (4) 4.3 x 6.0 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell #4 Holding 1980 1 (5) (5) 4.3 x 6.1 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell #5 Holding 1980 1 (7) (7) 5.7 x 9.0 x 8.0 1 1 1
Note: Cells #2, 3, and 4 do not meet the standard for minimum cell size. 20-22 Used only by Probation for juveniles.
LEVEL TWO (Old Courthouse)
Cell #1 Holding 1980 1 (1) (1) 4.0 x 10.8 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell #2 Holding 1980 1 (10) (10) 15.7 x 6.1 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell #3 Holding 1980 1 (12) (12) 15.7 x 6.1 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell #4 Holding 1980 1 (1) (1) 6.4 x 4.0 x 8.0 1 1 1
20-22: Cells 1 and 2 are ADA with a 6’ bench. Cells 3 and 4 have a 5’x6’ L-shaped bench.
LEVEL THREE
Cell #1 Holding 1980 1 (13) (13) 9.1 x 11.0 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell #2 Holding 1980 1 (3) (3) 5.6 x 8.7 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell #3 Holding 1980 1 (3) (3) 5.7 x 8.6 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell #4 Holding 1980 1 (14) (14) 10.1 x 10.5 x 8.0 1 1 1
Cell #5 1 NR
Note: Cell #5 is used for separation and high-risk security cases. Not rated. Bench only. No fixtures.
Second Floor (Two new Courtrooms) 2011 A
Cell #1 Holding 2005 1 (3) (3) 7.2 X 8.9 x 8.9 1 1 1
Cell #2 Holding 2005 1 (3) (3) 7.2 x 8.2 x 8.9 x 1 1 1
Cell #3 Holding 2005 1 (5) (5) 7.2 x 7.10 x 8.9 1 1 1
Cell #4 Holding 2005 1 (4) (4) 7.1 x 8.9 x 8.9 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Note: Cells #1, 2, and 4 are limited by bench space. Cell #3 is limited by cell size.
The old building (1960) contains 5 cells (not inspected). Pre-1978; also known as North Holding.
Three cells - Department 2, Department 16, Department 22.
Two large holding cells on Level 1 at the far end of the tunnel.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 5530
FACILITY NAME: Solano County Justice Center Courts FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That
Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 1980 ☐ ☐
☒
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Traci Kessler DATE: 10/26/2023
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and Cell #4 Level 2; 38 sq. ft. As detected and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or noted in previous Comprehensive Inspection
more; reports, Level 2, Cell #4 does not meet the
minimum square footage as described in Title
24 Minimum Standards for Local Detention
☐ ☒ ☐
Facilities. Unless SCSO intends to take the
appropriate steps to bring the cell into
compliance, it is strongly recommended that
the agency cease using the cell.
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates
☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency ☒ ☐ ☐
lights, etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided ☒ ☐ ☐
within the security areas of the facility.
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A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the
security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
☐ ☐ ☒
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. Pre-1986 facility; most cells under direct
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and supervision and video cameras installed.
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding New cells added 4/2011.
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐
central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total
number of toilets required, except in those facilities or ☒ ☐ ☐
portions thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
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Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, and shall not be less than 20 ☒ ☐ ☐
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 Weapons locker.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ ☐
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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