Sonoma County Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

May 6, 2024 Eddie Engram, Sheriff Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office 2796 Ventura Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403 2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SONOMA COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Sheriff Engram: The 2023-2024 Targeted Inspection of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Type II Detention Facilities has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, and the following facilities were inspected on Wednesday, April 3, 2024: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Sonoma Main Adult Detention 5641 II Sonoma-North County Facility 5660 II These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition, 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. No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation (PHY) and Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE) attachments for information related to Rated Capacity. Eddie Engram Sheriff Page 2 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. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at matthew.schuler@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 261-4323 if you have any questions. Sincerely, MATTHEW SCHULER Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Sonoma County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Sonoma County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Sonoma County* County Administrator, Sonoma County* Michelle Gutierrez, Compliance Deputy, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 5641+ Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office II Targeted LTR 23-24 TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5641 FACILITY NAME: SONOMA MAIN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: DEPUTY MICHELLE GUTIERREZ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: APRIL 3, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Sonoma County Detention Division Manual 504 - Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of include, but are not limited to, the following: safety checks from July 2023 through (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- February 2024. The documentation appeared being of individuals and shall be conducted at least ☒ ☐ ☐ to be compliant with this regulation. hourly through direct visual observation of all people held and housed in the facility. The agency has implemented an internal audit system that requires the shift supervisor to review and document any discrepancies in the timeliness of safety checks after each shift. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states, “Rounds shall be conducted a minimum of twice every hour”. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks intervals. BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of ☒ ☐ ☐ safety checks and they appeared to be in random and varied intervals throughout the day and night. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: The “Pipe” system is used at this facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) the actual time at which each individual safety Supervisors review the Rounds Activity check occurred; Tracking System (RATS) Inspection Log once a shift. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) the location where each individual safety check SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks who completed the safety check(s). Policy states “Initials or member identification ☒ ☐ ☐ number of staff who completed the safety checks” shall be included in the documentation. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks 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. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and administrator shall consult with the local fire department Communications having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire SCDDM 404 -Evacuations Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire ☒ ☐ ☐ suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: Joint reviews are documented on a cover sheet to ensure the plan is current. Monthly fire drills are performed at each facility. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies fire department to be included as part of the policy and SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and ☒ ☐ ☐ Regulations Section 1029); Communications SCDDM 404 -Evacuations (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies with two-year retention of the inspection record; SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ SCDDM 404 -Evacuations Monthly fire drills are performed at each facility. The record retention is in compliance with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing inspections at least once every two years; SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and ☒ ☐ ☐ Communications SCDDM 404 -Evacuations (d) an evacuation plan; and, SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and ☒ ☐ ☐ Communications SCDDM 404 -Evacuations 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies people in the case of fire. SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ SCDDM 404 -Evacuations Incarcerated people would be evacuated to one of the two jail facilities or to a neighboring jurisdiction in the event of an emergency. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL SCDDM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section SCDDM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as SCDDM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ Observation Cells or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. SCDDM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over SCDDM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Observation Cells staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ SCDDM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must SCDDM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Observation Cells SCDDM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures The policy states “Qualified health care ☒ ☐ ☐ professionals shall assess the medical condition of the inmate in the sobering cell as close to the time of placement as reasonably possible, but in any event, no later than within one hour of placement and at least every four hours thereafter.” Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in SCDDM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every Observation Cells half hour. Such observation shall be documented. SCDDM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of sobering cell reports from September 2023 through February 2024. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the Detention Facility The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The policy shall address the following areas: SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the (1) acceptable restraint devices; Detention Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy specifically addresses the use of restraint chairs and the WRAP. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the immediate medical/mental health referral; Detention Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Facility (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the Detention Facility The policy states “Fluids shall be offered no ☒ ☐ ☐ less than once per hour. The amount of fluids consumed by the inmate will be documented on the Restraint Log in the ‘Comments’ section.“ (5) exercising of extremities. SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Facility (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the following requirements: Detention Facility (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The policy states “Restraints shall not be used ☒ ☐ ☐ as punishment, placed around a person’s neck, or applied in a way that is likely to cause undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing.” (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the incarcerated people who display behavior which Detention Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Detention Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the restraints only with the approval of the facility Detention 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 SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Detention Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states ”Continuous observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.” (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Facility placement. 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the four hours of placement. Detention Facility The policy states “To ensure the inmate's physical or mental health is not being ☒ ☐ ☐ compromised, Medical and, if appropriate, Mental Health Staff will review the continued retention in the restraint chair or WRAP every hour and a medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement.” (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Detention Facility that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated The policy states ”Staff members shall person. Such observation shall be documented. conduct continuous direct face-to-face While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons observation at least twice every 30 minutes on shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area an irregular schedule to check the which makes provisions to protect the person from ☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person’s physical well-being and abuse. behavior.” BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of restraint device placements from September 2023 through March 2024. The documentation appeared to be compliant with this regulation. (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the consultation with responsible health care staff Detention Facility 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 SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Facility maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the placement in restraints shall be documented and Detention Facility 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. 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME SCCDM 1005 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall develop written policies and procedures for a minimum BSCC staff reviewed out-of-cell time of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of ☒ ☐ ☐ documentation during the on-site inspection. seven days to include: The documentation appeared to show that they are allowing more than the required time to the incarcerated population. (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and SCCDM 1005 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states in part “With an opportunity for three hours of exercise.” 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. SCCDM 1005 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states in part “opportunity of seven hours of recreation.” Policies shall include reasonable and necessary SCCDM 1005 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell procedures to ensure safety and security. Time ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “Staff shall be responsible for inspecting exercise equipment to ensure it appears to be safe for use.” 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 5641 FACILITY: Sonoma Main Adult Detention TYPE: II RC: 848 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: 04/03/2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total RC DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Booking Notes: Holding cell capacity is based on bench space (18" per prisoner). There is an additional non-rated waiting area with seating for 36. 1 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 10.6' X 7.3' 1 1 1 X 8.5' 2 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 10.6' X 6.9' 1 X 8.5' 3 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 10.6' X 6.3' 1 X 8.5' 4 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 10.6' X 6.5' 1 X 8.5' 5 Sobering 1980 1 8 (8) 10.6' X 16.0' 1 1 1 X 8.0' 6 Sobering 1980 1 3 (3) 12.6' X 5.9' 1 1 1 X 8.5' 7 Sobering 1980 1 3 (3) 12.6' X 6.0' 1 1 1 X 8.5' 8 Holding 1980 1 2 (2) 12.5' X 5.0' 1 1 1 X 8.5' 9 Holding 1980 1 2 (2) 12.5' X 5.3' 1 1 1 X 8.5' 10 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 12.6' X 10.1' 1 1 1 X 8.5' 11 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 12.5' X 8.0' 1 1 1 X 8.5' 12 Holding 1980 1 11 (11) 10.3' X 10.8' 1 1 1 X 8.5' Waiting Non- 23.6' X 31.0' 2 2 2 rated X 8.5' Court Holding – 1st Floor Notes: These court holding cells are under the command of detention; Holding cell capacity based on bench space. Notes: There are six courts located at the end of the tunnel, each with a holding cell. (Not inspected, Pre 1/1/1978 construction) 1 Holding 1980 1 12 (12) 15.5' X 10.3' 2 2 2 X 8.5' 2 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 6.5' X 8.0' 1 1 1 X 8.5' 3 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 6.5' X 8.0' 1 1 1 X 8.5' *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 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II LASE 23-24 1 A360 LAS Adult.doc ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total RC DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S 4 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 6.5' X 11.4' X 1 1 1 8.5' 5 Holding 1980 1 11 (11) 8.6' X 15.0' X 2 2 2 8.5' Court Holding – 2nd Floor 1 Holding 1980 1 2 (2) 7.9' X 9.1' X 1 1 1 8.5' 2 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 7.5' X 14.5' X 1 1 1 8.5' 3 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 7.9' X 14.5' X 1 1 1 8.5' 4 Holding 1980 1 2 (2) 8.0' X 8.5' X 1 1 1 8.5' Court Holding – 3rd Floor Notes: Holding cell capacity is based on bench space (18" per prisoner). 1 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 11.2' X 11.1' 1 1 1 X 8.5' 2 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 7.0' X 11.1' X 1 1 1 8.5' 3 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 7.0' X 11.1' X 1 1 1 8.5' 4 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 7.0' X 11.1' X 1 1 1 8.5' 5 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 6.9' X 10.3' X 1 1 1 8.5' 6 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 7.0' X 10.3' X 1 1 1 8.5' 7 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 6.9' X 10.3' X 1 1 1 8.5' 8 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 7.0' X 10.3' X 1 1 1 8.5' 9 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 11.1' X 10.3' 1 1 1 X 8.5' A Module – Double 1988 23 2 2 46 7.5' X 10.6' X 1 1 1 8.5' Single 1980 27 1 1 27 7.5' X 10.6' X 1 1 1 8.5' Dayroom 6 B Module – Double 1988 19 2 2 38 7.5' X 10.6' X 1 1 1 8.5' Single 1980 31 1 1 31 7.5' X 10.6' X 1 1 1 8.5' *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 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II LASE 23-24 2 A360 LAS Adult.doc ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total RC DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Dayroom 6 C Module – Double 1988 23 2 2 46 7.5' X 10.6' 1 1 1 X 8.5' Single 1980 27 1 1 27 7.5' X 10.6' 1 1 1 X 8.5' Dayroom 6 D Module – Double 1988 19 2 2 38 7.5' X 10.6' 1 1 1 X 8.5' Single 1980 31 1 1 31 7.5' X 10.6' 1 1 1 X 8.5' Dayroom 6 E Module – EG Single 1991 6 1 1 6 1 1 1 Double 1991 44 2 2 88 1 1 1 Dayroom 1991 5114 square 5 feet EP (PC) Single 1991 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 Double 1991 5 2 2 10 1 1 1 Dayroom 1991 536 square 1 feet EA (Ad. Single 1991 7 1 1 7 1 1 1 Seg.) Dayroom 1991 488 square 1 feet F Module – Mental Health 2 (Co-Ed) Notes: FA and FP are used for Mental Health Overflow, with FP also used for administrative segregation. Notes: During the 2010-12 inspection, security glazing had been added to the second tier to limit/prevent suicide attempts by jumping. A plan review was done. Inmates have scheduled use of both levels (at alternating times) depending on classification. FG Double 1988 10 2 2 20 7.5' X 10.6' 1 1 1 X 8.5' Single 1980 30 1 1 30 7.5' X 10.6' 1 1 1 X 8.5' Dayroom 6 FA Single 1980 4 1 1 4 7.5' X 10.6' 1 1 1 X 8.5' FP Single 1980 4 1 1 4 7.5' X 10.6' 1 1 1 X 8.5' Dayroom 2 *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II LASE 23-24 3 A360 LAS Adult.doc ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total RC DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S G Module – Double 1991 52 2 2 104 1 1 1 Single 1991 6 1 6 6 1 1 1 Dayroom 4619 7 square feet H Module – Double 1991 30 2 2 60 Single 1991 36 1 56 36 1 1 1 Dayroom 5305 square 7 feet I Module – Medical Notes: Sheltered housing for outpatient medical services, with some mental health overflow. One shower for the unit. Double 1988 4 2 2 (8) 1 1 1 Single 1980 8 1 1 (8) 1 1 1 J Module – Double 1991 34 2 2 68 1 1 1 Single 1991 17 1 1 17 1 1 1 Dayroom 4388 square 7 feet R Module Notes: General population with primarily mental health programming for inmates (male and female) who are at a higher functioning level than those on the MH unit. Single 1980 50 1 1 50 10.6' X 7.5' 1 1 1 X 8.5' Dayroom 1980 9 Male Special – Admin. Segregation (three sections) ME Single 1980 26 1 1 26 7.5' X 10.6' X 1 1 1 8.5' Dayroom 3 MA Single 1980 14 1 1 14 7.5' X 10.6' X 1 1 1 8.5' Dayroom 2 MS Single 1980 12 1 1 12 7.5' X 10.6' X 1 1 1 8.5' Dayroom 2 *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II LASE 23-24 4 A360 LAS Adult.doc ROOMS EACH ROOM Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total RC DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Mental Health Module Notes: Sheltered housing for out-patient mental health services. Cells 3, 4, 12 and 13 are observation cells. Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 8.2' X 11.2' 1 X 9.0' Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 7.5' X 11.2' 1 X 9.0' Observation Single 1980 2 1 1 (2) 7.5' X 11.0' 1 1 1 X 9.0' Observation Single 1980 2 1 1 (2) 7.9' X 12.4' 1 1 1 X 9.0' Single 1980 18 1 1 (18) 14.0' X 7.5' 1 1 1 X 8.5' Double 1988 10 2 2 (20) 14.0' X 7.5' 1 1 1 X 8.5' Dayroom 1980 5 *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 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II LASE 23-24 5 A360 LAS Adult.doc General Notes: • June 29, 1987 letter from architect Ehrenhrantz confirms cell square footage calculations as meeting or exceeding 70 square feet in original facility (1980 regulations). Board of Corrections July 17, 1991 letter to county outlines bench space and capacity calculations for holding cells. • All cells in 1996 expansion (Modules E, G, J, and H) are at least 70 square feet (irregular shapes). • Housing Locations: • First Floor: Booking; I, MH and R Modules; court holding • Second Floor: A, B, C, D, F and Male Special Modules; court holding • Expansion: E, G, H and J Modules • Third Floor: Court holding • Between the 2004 and 2005 inspections, the rated capacity was increased from 696 to 786; with beds added in Modules B, E, G and H. • On November 11, 2006, the rated capacity was increased to 827 after 20 beds were added to the H Module, 16 beds were added to the J Module, and 5 beds were added to the C Module. • On May 17, 2007, the rated capacity was increased to 837 after 10 beds (total) were added in A and B Modules. • During the 06-08 Inspection, the LASE was corrected to reflect the existing configuration. The number of medical beds was increased by one to 60 (total). • During the 08-10 Inspection, several wooden cell doors in Modules E and R were replaced with steel doors. • During the 08-10 Inspection, the Mental Health Module outdoor recreation yard had been divided into two separate areas (23.5 x 24 and 23.5 x 16.6). • During the 2010-12 inspection, pony-walls had been added to separate the dayroom in the Mental Health Module into three areas to allow for additional out-of-cell time for separate classifications. • During the 2010-12 inspection, more wooden cell doors in Modules I, F, and R were replaced with steel doors. • Notes: On February 6, 2012, the rated capacity was increased to 841 after four of the single cells were double-bunked in C Module. • Notes: On October 17, 2012, the rated capacity was increased to 848 after double bunking cells in Module E, Unit EP. • Notes: 2012-2014 Inspection. The general uses of the house units were removed from the LASE. Inmates are shifted between units depending on population demographics. Cell door upgrades to steel continue in Modules I, F, and R • 2023-24 Inspection Cycle, Targeted Inspection – The LASE has been updated to reflect the current configuration and capacity of the facility. 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II LASE 23-24 -5- A360 LAS Adult.doc PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 5641 FACILITY NAME: Sonoma Main Adult Detention FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: X 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: X OTHER: FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: 04/03/2024 ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Initial facility constructed under 1980 regulations; expansion constructed under Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate 1991 regulations. Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Water fountain accessible X Wash basin accessible X Provides clear visual supervision X Telephone accessible X Weapons Locker (3.12) X External to the security area and equipped with individual compartments, locks and keys Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X No cells of this type were in the facility; the text of regulation was deleted from the checklist. Detoxification Cells (2.4) X Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 8 inmates X No smaller than 60 square feet X Contain toilet X Contain washbasin X Contain drinking fountain X Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to X provide support Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X Padding on the floor X Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available in reception/booking Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II PHY 23-24 1 A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Safety Cells (2.5) X Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet Limited to no more than one inmate X Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside X the cell Padded floor, door and walls X Equipped with variable intensity, security light, X inaccessible to occupant Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and at X least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more than X 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches above the floor Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in X Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not X required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 standards) Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) X No cells of this type were in the facility; the text of regulation was deleted from the checklist. Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) X No cells of this type were in the facility; the text of regulation was deleted from the checklist. Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) X Some single cells constructed under the 1980 5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells regulations have been double-bunked under the 1988 regulations. Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in X Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one X floor dimension at least 6 feet Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat X not required in Type I facilities) Dormitories (2.8) X No cells of this type in the facility; text of regulation deleted from the checklist. Dayrooms (2.9) X 8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells-rooms 35 square feet of floor area per inmate X Contain tables and seating to accommodate the X maximum number of inmates served Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II PHY 23-24 2 A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities X (excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I facilities Shower (3.4) X Later less restrictive 1994 regulations allow 1:20 ratio. Available on a ratio of 1:16 Lighting (3.6) X Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. 8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5 foot-candles Beds-Bunks (3.5) X 30 inches wide and 76 inches long Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] X A comfortable living environment is maintained through an adequate heating and cooling system. Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) X At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900 square feet 8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X 8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface X area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum rated inmate population and number of one-hour exercise periods per day = required surface area Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) X Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of the facility programs Dining Facilities (2.17) X 15 square feet per inmate being fed Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the X same room or not in view of inmate dining Visiting (2.18) X Sufficient visiting area Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security X inmates Attorney Interviews (2.26) X Provide for confidential attorney consultation 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II PHY 23-24 3 A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) X Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (2.20) X Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space Storage Rooms (2.21) X Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, bedding and supplies Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV X 9/16/93 Alternate Means of Compliance (2.22) allows for inmate-activated emergency call buttons throughout both the original facility Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a and the expansion. A special CSA (then central control BOC) review in 1998 identified that emergency call buttons are not available in Modules F and R and in Court Holding. They were installed in September 2001 and the facility is now in compliance with this requirement. Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits X and programs or activity areas Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] X Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a central control point Emergency Power (2.24) X Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems Provide Space for: X Barber/beauty shop (2.15) 8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities (Deleted 2/99)) Canteen (2.16) X 8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) X 8-86: Added for Type II facilities 5641 Sonoma Main Adult Detention II PHY 23-24 4 A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) TYPE II AND III FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 5660 FACILITY NAME: SONOMA-NORTH COUNTY FACILITY FACILITY TYPE: II PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: DEPUTY MICHELLE GUTIERREZ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: APRIL 3, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Sonoma County Detention Division Manual 504 - Safety Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that The North County Facility has been include, but are not limited to, the following: unoccupied for two inspection cycles. All (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- necessary inspections by the county have being of individuals and shall be conducted at least ☒ ☐ ☐ been ongoing to ensure the facility may be hourly through direct visual observation of all people held occupied if necessary. and housed in the facility. The agency has implemented an internal audit system that requires the shift supervisor to review and document any discrepancies in the timeliness of safety checks at the conclusion of each shift. (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states, “Rounds shall be conducted a minimum of twice every hour.” (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as ☒ ☐ ☐ outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulations. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks intervals. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ The “Pipe” system is used at this facility. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety Supervisors review the Rounds Activity check occurred; Tracking System (RATS) Inspection Log once a shift. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 5660 Sonoma North County Facility II PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) the location where each individual safety check SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ number; and, (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks who completed the safety check(s). The policy states “Initials or member ☒ ☐ ☐ identification number of staff who completed the safety checks” shall be included in the documentation. (f) A documented process by which safety checks are SCDDM 504 - Safety Checks 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. 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and administrator shall consult with the local fire department Communications having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire SCDDM 404 -Evacuations Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ Joint reviews are documented on a cover sheet to ensure the plan is current. Monthly fire drills are performed at each facility. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies fire department to be included as part of the policy and SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and Regulations Section 1029); ☒ ☐ ☐ Communications SCDDM 404 -Evacuations (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies with two-year retention of the inspection record; SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ SCDDM 404 -Evacuations Monthly fire drills are performed at each facility. The record retention is in compliance with this regulation. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing inspections at least once every two years; ☒ ☐ ☐ SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and Communications SCDDM 404 -Evacuations 5660 Sonoma North County Facility II PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (d) an evacuation plan; and, SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and ☒ ☐ ☐ Communications SCDDM 404 -Evacuations (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated SCDDM 400 – Facility Emergencies people in the case of fire. SCDDM 401 – Emergency Staffing SCDDM 403 – Emergency Power and Communications ☒ ☐ ☐ SCDDM 404 -Evacuations Incarcerated people would be evacuated to one of the two jail facilities or to a neighboring jurisdiction in the event of an emergency. 1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL SCDDM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation Cells The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section SCDDM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as SCDDM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☒ ☐ ☐ Observation Cells or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. SCDDM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over SCDDM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Observation Cells staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ SCDDM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these regulations. At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must SCDDM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Observation Cells SCDDM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures The policy states “Qualified health care ☒ ☐ ☐ professionals shall assess the medical condition of the inmate in the sobering cell as close to the time of placement as reasonably possible, but in any event, no later than within one hour of placement and at least every four hours thereafter.” Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in SCDDM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every Observation Cells ☒ ☐ ☐ half hour. Such observation shall be documented. SCDDM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures 5660 Sonoma North County Facility II PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the Detention Facility The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health care staff. (a) The policy shall address the following areas: SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the (1) acceptable restraint devices; Detention Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy specifically addresses the use of restraint chairs and the WRAP. (2) signs or symptoms which should result in SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the immediate medical/mental health referral; Detention Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; (3) protective housing of restrained persons; SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Facility (4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the Detention Facility The policy states “Fluids shall be offered no ☒ ☐ ☐ less than once per hour. The amount of fluids consumed by the inmate will be documented on the Restraint Log in the ‘Comments’ section.” (5) exercising of extremities. SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Facility (b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the following requirements: Detention Facility (1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The policy states “Restraints shall not be used ☒ ☐ ☐ as punishment, placed around a person’s neck, or applied in a way that is likely to cause undue physical discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing.” (2) Restraint devices shall only be used on SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the incarcerated people who display behavior which Detention Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Detention Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ escalation techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. 5660 Sonoma North County Facility II PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the restraints only with the approval of the facility Detention 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 SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Detention Facility ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “Continuous observation shall be maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained.” (6) A medical opinion on placement and retention SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the shall be secured within one hour from the time of ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Facility placement. (7) A medical assessment shall be completed within SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the four hours of placement. Detention Facility The policy states “To ensure the inmate's physical or mental health is not being ☒ ☐ ☐ compromised, Medical and, if appropriate, Mental Health Staff will review the continued retention in the restraint chair or WRAP every hour and a medical assessment shall be completed within four hours of placement.” (8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Detention Facility that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated The policy states “Staff members shall person. Such observation shall be documented. conduct continuous direct face-to-face While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ observation at least twice every 30 minutes on shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area an irregular schedule to check the which makes provisions to protect the person from incarcerated person’s physical well-being and abuse. behavior.” (9) If the facility manager, or designee, in SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the consultation with responsible health care staff Detention Facility 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 SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended ☒ ☐ ☐ Detention Facility maximum time limits for placement. (11) All events and information related to the SCDDM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the placement in restraints shall be documented and Detention Facility 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. 5660 Sonoma North County Facility II PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME SCCDM 1005 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time (a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of seven days to include: (1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and SCCDM 1005 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states in part “With an opportunity for three hours of exercise.” (2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. SCCDM 1005 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states in part “opportunity of seven hours of recreation.” Policies shall include reasonable and necessary SCCDM 1005 – Exercise and Out-of-Cell procedures to ensure safety and security. Time ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy states “Staff shall be responsible for inspecting exercise equipment to ensure it appears to be safe for use.” 5660 Sonoma North County Facility II PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 6 A353 Type II & III Targeted PRO eff 01.2024 BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION BSCC Code: 5660 FACILITY: Sonoma North County Facility TYPE: II RC: 561 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: 04/03/2024 ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Applicable # DIMENSIONS Cell Type # Total RC Location Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Minimum Unit - West 201 Note 2004 Inspection: At the Department’s request, we increased the rated capacity of Unit 202 from 40 to 44 inmates; Unit 203 from 56 to 60 inmates; and, 101, from 120 to 140 inmates. This results in an overall increase of 28 rated beds and the in Rated Capacity from 533 to 561. Note: 2012-2014 Inspection: This unit was not being used. Note: 2021-2022 Inspection: Facility unoccupied due to low count during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dorm 1963 1 109 109 109 54,630 cu. ft. 12 10 15 1 8 Note: In West 201, The 1963 Regulations did not include a maximum capacity for dormitories. Limits were based on fixtures and cubic feet of air space. Medium Unit - East 202 Note: At the 2004 inspection, we evaluated this dorm under the 2001 regulations, which increased the capacity based on double bunk square footage requirements. Note: During the 2010-12 inspection, this unit was not being used. Note: 2021-2022 Inspection: Facility unoccupied due to low count during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dorm 2001 1 50 44 44 45.5' x 39.0' x 4 2 5 1 3 10.0' Note: Dayroom is 32.5' x 39.0' x 10.0'; one dormitory washbasin is in the dayroom area. Holding 1988 1 1 1 (1) 10.8' x 6.0' 1 1 1 Note: Using bunk as bench space, the holding cell could accommodate up to 4 inmates; rated for 1 inmate to reflect policy. Medium Unit - Dorm 203 Note: Dorm 203 closed with the 4/11/97 opening of the MADF expansion and we reduced the RC for NCCF from 533 to 477 during the 1996-1997 inspection. This dorm reopened in July 1998, adding the 56 rated beds back into the RC and bringing the total RC back to 533 beds during the 1998-2000 inspection. At the 2004 inspection, we evaluated the dorm under 2001 regulations. Based on available showers, the capacity was increased to 60. Note: During the 2010-12 inspection, this unit was not being used. Note: During the 2012-2014 Inspection, this unit was only used for overflow from MADF. Note: 2021-2022 Inspection: Facility unoccupied due to low count during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dorm 2001 1 60 60 60 52.0' x 56.0' x 5 2 7 1 3 10.0' *T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas 5660 Sonoma-North County Facility II LASE 23-24 1 A360 LAS Adult.doc ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Applicable # DIMENSIONS Cell Type # Total RC Location Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Honor Unit 101 Note: At the 2004 inspection, we evaluated this dorm under the 2001 regulations, which increased the capacity of each double bunked dorm to 14, allowing the 140-rated capacity requested by the department. Note: During the 2010-12 inspection, this unit was not being used. Major maintenance was being done to replace windows. Note: 2021-2022 Inspection: Facility unoccupied due to low count during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dorm 1988 10 14 14 140 24.0' x 25.0' 10 6 16 2 10 Note: Total fixtures. The dayroom is irregular in shape totaling 5530 square feet. Female Unit Minimum 301 Note: Television and dining rooms (480 square feet) and program area (736 square feet) credited as dayroom space; living area (2,880 square feet); plus 17' x 11" (187 square feet) meeting room converted to housing in 1993. No deduction for the glass-enclosed staff area. One toilet and washbasin in a separate area were converted to inmate use in 1993. The 187-square-foot room held unused bunks during the 1998-2000 inspection. The entire unit uses central plumbing fixtures which limit rated capacity to 64 inmates. At the 2004 inspection, the Department requested considering this unit as multiple dorms to allow for increasing the overall capacity beyond the current total of 64 inmates. We did not make this increase. The Unit operates as one “dorm-like” unit, with shared plumbing fixtures and program/dayroom space. Note: In 2008, at the request of the facility manager, this area was again measured. Although several configurations were discussed, no increase was made to the RC. Note: During the 2010-12 inspection, this unit was not being used. Note: During the 2012-14 inspection, this unit was not being used. Note: 2021-2022 Inspection: Facility unoccupied due to low count during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dorm 1988 1 60 59 59 60.0' x 48.0' 8 8 4 Multiple 1980 1 0 0 0 11.5' x 17.5' Note: Work furlough. Overall beds in dorm and work furlough equals the 64 RC. Note: In 2008, this area was to be reconfigured and used as programming space. The inmates were to be moved into the Multiple unit below. Note: In 2009, Turning Point used this space. Note: 2021-2022 Inspection: Facility unoccupied due to low count during COVID-19 Pandemic Multiple 1980 1 6 5 5 11.3' x 17.0' Note: In 2008, this area was to be used as an honor dorm. The sum of the beds in the dorm and this multiple unit equals the 64 RC. RC is limited by regulation to 64 inmates. Non- None 1 0 0 0 6' x 3. 5' Rate d Note: In 2008, we noted this screened area used to stage inmates for a short time, less than one hour, near the officer’s station in this housing unit. Administration Building Unit 401 Note: During the 2012-2014 Inspection, this unit was not being used. Double 1988 8 2 2 16 8.0' x 10.0' x 1 1 1 8.0' Note: Dayroom equals 639 square feet. One shower serves the unit. Holding 1988 1 5 (5) 10.0' x 10.0' Note: Toilet/washbasin accessible; 8' bench. *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 5660 Sonoma-North County Facility II LASE 23-24 2 A360 LAS Adult.doc ROOMS EACH ROOM EACH CELL FIXTURES* Applicable # DIMENSIONS Cell Type # Total RC Location Standards Cells RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Beds Minimum 501 Dorm 1988 1 64 64 64 46.0' x 60' 6 4 8 5 Note: Dayroom dimensions are 49.3' x 31.6' + 17.6' x 20.0' for a total of 1910 square feet; one washbasin in dayroom. Note: 2021-2022 Inspection: Facility unoccupied due to low count during COVID-19 Pandemic . Minimum 502 Dorm 1988 1 64 64 64 61.0' x 60' 7 4 9 5 Note: Dayroom dimensions are 60.2' x 29.7' + 18.2' x 28.3' for a total of 2303 square feet; one washbasin in dayroom; dormitory regulations limit maximum capacity to 64 inmates. Note: 2021-2022 Inspection: Facility unoccupied due to low count during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Note: In 2009, an outside recreation area (105' x 72') was added to serve the inmates in 501 and 502. Inmates have free access between the yard and dayroom areas. Note: 2021-2022 Inspection: Facility unoccupied due to low count during the COVID-19 Pandemic. *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 5660 Sonoma-North County Facility II LASE 23-24 3 A360 LAS Adult.doc PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUMITY CORRECTIONS – COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91 Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) BSCC Code: 5660 FACILITY NAME: Sonoma-North County Facility FACILITY TYPE: II APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: X 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: OTHER: 1963; 1994 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: 04/03/2024 Note: This facility has housing areas rated under several physical plant requirements: Minimum Unit – West 201 is rated under 1963 regulations; Medium Unit – East 202 is rated under 1994 regulations; Medium 203 is under 1988 regulations; "multiple" cells in the Female Unit – Minimum 301 are rated under 1980 regulations; and, the rest of the facility is under the 1988 standards. Note: 2021-2022 Inspection: Facility unoccupied due to low count during COVID 19 Pandemic Note: Facility vacant during the 2021/22 and 2023/24 inspection cycles. ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate Limited to no more than 16 inmates X No smaller than 40 square feet X Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X Toilet accessible X Water fountain accessible X Wash basin accessible X Provides clear visual supervision X Telephone accessible X Weapons Locker (3.12) X External to the security area and equipped with individual compartments, locks and keys Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X There are no cells of this type in the facility; the text of the regulation has been deleted from the checklist. Detoxification Cells (2.4) X There are no cells of this type in the facility; the text of the regulation has been deleted from the checklist. Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) X Available in reception/booking Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) X Available for inmate valuables Telephone (2.1) X Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5 Safety Cells (2.5) X There are no cells of this type in the facility; the text of the regulation has been deleted. from the checklist. 5660 Sonoma North County Facility II PHY 23-24 1 A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) X No cells are currently used as singles. Maximum capacity of one inmate Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in X Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not X required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 standards) Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) X The female work furlough area in Unit 301 is 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells rated as Multiple occupancy cells under 1980 regulations. Contain 35 square feet per person Limited to no more than 8 inmates X No smaller than 100 square feet X Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking X fountain Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant X Provide storage space for each occupant's personal X items Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) X No cells of this type; are rated as multiple 8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms occupancy cells above. Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities and workers in Type I and II facilities Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a X minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Limited to no more than 16 persons X Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio X 1:8) and drinking fountains Provide storage space for each occupant's personal X items Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) X 5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells Maximum capacity of two inmates Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in X Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one X floor dimension at least 6 feet Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat X not required in Type I facilities) Dormitories (2.8) X 8-86: Provision for dormitories added Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a minimum of 8 feet ceiling height Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64 X 1963 Regulations apply to Unit 201. No inmates maximum. Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or X less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 inmates 5660 Sonoma North County Facility II PHY 23-24 2 A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) X and drinking fountains Provide storage space for each inmates' personal items X Dayrooms (2.9) X Deleted under later, less restrictive 1994 regulations. 8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in front of cells-rooms 35 square feet of floor area per inmate X Contain tables and seating to accommodate the X maximum number of inmates served Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities X (excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I facilities Shower (3.4) X Available on a ratio of 1:16 Lighting (3.6) X Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision. 8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to exceed 5 foot-candles Beds-Bunks (3.5) X 30 inches wide and 76 inches long Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6] X A comfortable living environment is maintained through an adequate heating and cooling system. Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) X At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of 900 square feet 8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X 8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface X area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum rated inmate population and number of one-hour exercise periods per day = required surface area Program Space - Type II and III (2.11) X Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of the facility programs Dining Facilities (2.17) X 15 square feet per inmate being fed Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the X same room or not in view of inmate dining 5660 Sonoma North County Facility II PHY 23-24 3 A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98) ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Visiting (2.18) X Sufficient visiting area Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security X inmates Attorney Interviews (2.26) X Provide for confidential attorney consultation Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) X Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (2.20) X Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space Storage Rooms (2.21) X Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property, bedding and supplies Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV X (2.22) Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a central control Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits X and programs or activity areas Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6] X Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in a central control point Emergency Power (2.24) X Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems Provide Space for: X Barber/beauty shop(2.15) 8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities (Deleted 2/99)) Canteen (2.16) X 8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) X Not required at time of original construction; 8-86: Added for Type II facilities would be available in the administrative area if needed. 5660 Sonoma North County Facility II PHY 23-24 4 A381 PHY Type 80 86 88 91.dot (9/98)