BSCC
Sonoma SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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April 3, 2025
Eddie Engram, Sheriff
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
2796 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SONOMA COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE DETENTION FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Engram:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, and
the following facilities were inspected on Monday, March 3, 2025:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
SONOMA MAIN ADULT DETENTION 5641 II
SONOMA-NORTH COUNTY FACILITY 5660 II
SONOMA JUVENILE JUSTICE COURT 5665 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 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 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For
detailed information refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant Evaluation
and Living Area Space Evaluation.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Monday, March 3, 2025; 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.
Eddie Engram
Sheriff
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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*
Jestinne Ragsac, Deputy, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
5641+ Sonoma SHRF CI LTR 25-26
Busy TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
0F
BSCC Code: 5641
FACILITY NAME: SONOMA MAIN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: LIEUTENANT GRENIER AND DEPUTY RAGSAC
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: MARCH 3, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1F
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 Sonoma County Detention Division Manual (DM)
2F
DM 300 – Continuing Professional Education
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section DM 301 – Training for Managers
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall DM 303 – Training
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
date of assignment. division found the agency in compliance with applicable
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the regulations during the 2025-26 compliance monitoring
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also cycle.
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy
Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections
Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type
I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required
to complete either the STC management course (as described in
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within
one year from date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified
in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
Persons
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in DM 212 – Staffing Plan
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
and operation of the programs and activities required by
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
these regulations.
shift rosters which reflected sufficient
personnel assigned to each shift to include
female staffing.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Persons
detention facility or in the building which houses a local DM 212 – Staffing Plan
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
It is the policy of the Sonoma County Sheriff's
emergency.
Office to ensure the safety, security and
efficient operation of this facility by assigning
☒ ☐ ☐ custody personnel according to a detailed
staffing plan that is developed and
maintained in accordance with law.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
shift rosters which reflected that all fixed post
assignments are filled along with roving staff
that are available to respond to emergencies
or provide relief periods.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of Persons
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. DM 212 – Staffing Plan
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females. DM 212 – Staffing Plan
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
☒ ☐ ☐ Whenever any female inmate(s) are confined
in either detention facility, there shall be an
appropriately trained female deputy
assigned, available, and accessible for the
supervision of the female inmates in that
facility.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Persons
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the DM 212 – Staffing Plan
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the
☒ ☐ ☐ The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
complete an annual comprehensive staffing
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
analysis to evaluate personnel requirements
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
and available staffing levels. The staffing
analysis will be used to determine staffing
needs and to develop staffing plans.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DM 504 - Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
twice every hour, no less than 10 minutes
include, but are not limited to, the following:
apart. No more than 60 minutes should lapse
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-
between each safety check.
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held
and housed in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
safety checks from January 2024 through
February 2025. The documentation appeared
to be compliant with this regulation
The “Pipe” system is used at this facility.
Supervisors review the Rounds Activity
Tracking System (RATS) Inspection Log
once a shift.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DM 504 - Safety Checks
between safety checks.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
☒ ☐ ☐
twice every hour, no less than 10 minutes
apart. No more than 60 minutes should lapse
between each safety check.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety DM 504 - Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
Cells
of these regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐ Intermittent direct visual observation rounds
of inmates held in Observation Cells shall be
completed by Correctional Staff two times
every 30 minutes, with rounds being
completed at least 10 minutes apart.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DM 504 - Safety Checks
intervals.
Safety checks shall be conducted on an
☒ ☐ ☐
irregular schedule (staggered) so that
incarcerated persons cannot predict when the
checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DM 504 - Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
Actual times of the checks and notations
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
should be recorded on the appropriate logs.
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check DM 504 - Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DM 504 - Safety Checks
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
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(f) A documented process by which safety checks are DM 504 - Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
The agency has implemented an internal
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
audit system that requires the shift supervisor
safety checks.
to review and document any discrepancies in
the timeliness of safety checks at the
conclusion of each shift.
Safety check documentation shall be
reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the
Facility Manager or supervisor. The review
shall include any noted inconsistent
☒ ☐ ☐ documentation or any untimely completion of
safety checks.
Supervisors on each shift shall conduct and
document unannounced rounds to identify
and deter staff sexual abuse and sexual
harassment. Staff are prohibited from alerting
other staff members that these supervisory
rounds are occurring, unless such
announcement is related to the legitimate
operational functions of the facility (28 CFR
115.13(d)). These unannounced rounds shall
be documented by the Supervisor in the
Supervisor’s Activity Log.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DM 402 - Fire Safety
DM 402.6 – Fire Training
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
The Training Manager is responsible for
training standards established by the Board for general
ensuring that within the first six months of
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
assignment to the facility all staff members
☒ ☐ ☐ receive training on the use of the facility's
firefighting equipment sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency. The staff should
receive refresher training at least annually on
the use of firefighting equipment.
All sworn staff are trained in fire and life
safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one DM 402 - Fire Safety
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety DM 402.6 – Fire Training
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
Each shift will have at least one designated
staff member who is trained to maintain the
facility's firefighting equipment.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Sonoma County Detention Division Manual
3F
(DM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Sonoma County Patrol Division Manual (PM)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
Policy last updated: 01/28/2025.
applicable Title 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.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III DM Chapter 2 – Organization and
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Administration
following: ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Persons
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DM 207 – Administrative and Supervisory
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspections
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 300 -Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 300.3.4 – Restrictions on the Use of
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Carotid Control Hold
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DM 705 – Health Care for Pregnant
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons
Penal Code Section 3407. DM 705.6 - Restraints
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly DM 502 - Reception
☒ ☐ ☐
received persons for release.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and DM 205 – Key and Electronic Access Device
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Control
contraband control, and key control. DM 504 -Safety Checks
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐
Act)
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specific to prevention of
Last formal review: February 4, 2025.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DM 400- Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
hostages; DM 409 - Escapes
(C) mass arrests; DM 400- Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 400.12 – Civil Disturbance
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 400- Facility Emergencies
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DM 400- Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DM 400- Facility Emergencies
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention
Suicide prevention training occurs annually
for all security staff.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 507 - Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ Act)
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for DM 514 – End of Term Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, in
privately report sexual abuse and sexual compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated Act of 2003, mandates zero tolerance toward
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and all forms of sexual abuse, sexual harassment
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of and sexual assault of any incarcerated
responsibilities that may have contributed to such person in custody. There shall be zero
incidents, ☒ ☐ ☐ tolerance for retaliation of any sort against
anyone who reports or cooperates with the
investigations of such acts. All incidents of
sexual abuse that occur in the Sonoma
County Detention Facilities shall be
thoroughly investigated, documented and
reported in accordance with the mandates set
forth in the 2003 Prison Rape Elimination Act
(PREA) and the Department of Justice
National PREA Standards.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, DM 605 - PREA (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
publicly posted at the facility. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office PREA
Policy is posted on the department’s website.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
prevention program developed by the facility Prevention
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
☒ ☐ ☐ recognizes every life is important and has
present a suicide risk.
value, therefore there is no higher priority
The program shall include the following:
than the preservation of life. In order to
protect the health and wellbeing of all
incarcerated persons, this comprehensive
written suicide prevention and intervention
policy, will be reviewed and approved by the
medical and mental health vendors.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
personnel. Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐ All Staff who have direct contact with
incarcerated persons shall receive suicide
prevention training.
BSCC staff confirmed that all staff receive
annual suicide prevention training.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
intake and prior to housing assignment. Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
At Booking, staff members are trained to
identify suicidal incarcerated persons or
those who pose a high risk of suicide by
taking into consideration the totality of all
information received.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Evaluation
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
classification.
Prevention
Incarcerated persons identified as being a
risk of suicide require closer supervision in a
setting that minimizes opportunities for self-
harm. Correctional Staff with concurrence
☒ ☐ ☐ from mental health and/or medical staff will
discuss the most appropriate housing
location for the incarcerated person. Every
incarcerated person is different, and every
situation is different, and all housing
assignments will be carefully evaluated on a
case-by-case basis, with the safety of the
incarcerated person being the paramount
concern.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Evaluation
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
risk. Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐ The Detention Division recognizes that
suicide prevention cannot be effective without
good communication and collaboration
between custody, mental health and medical
staff. The main purpose of the Suicide
Prevention Committee is to facilitate such
communication.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Evaluation
restrictive environment should be considered. DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐ Housing options for incarcerated persons at a
risk of suicide shall carefully take into
consideration the isolation aspects of the
housing assignment. The following strategies
will be used to reduce the amount of time an
incarcerated person is isolated and/or feels
isolated in their cell.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
procedures. Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
When a staff member becomes aware an
incarcerated person is attempting suicide or
appears to have committed suicide, he/she
will immediately announce over the radio, or
by any other communication method at
☒ ☐ ☐
his/her disposal, the exact location of the
incident. Available backup Deputies, the
Sergeant responsible for the area, and
Medical Staff shall immediately respond to
the area of the incident. When an appropriate
number of backup Deputies have arrived for
an incarcerated person who has attempted
suicide and the incarcerated person is under
control, Correctional Staff and/or Medical
Staff will immediately begin providing medical
aid and/or life saving measures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
attempts. Evaluation
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
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(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Evaluation
administrator, including the development of a corrective DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
Prevention
administrative review.
☒ ☐ ☐ The Suicide Prevention Committee shall
review any completed suicide or attempted
suicide requiring off-site medical care or
hospitalization within 30 days and, if
necessary, assist in the implementation of
corrective actions. Additionally, an
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
All identified acutely suicidal incarcerated
persons or high suicide risk incarcerated
persons shall receive preventative
supervision, treatment and therapeutic follow-
up in compliance with the policies and
procedures of the Detention Division.
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
from court as determined by the mental health director. Evaluation
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DM 400- Facility Emergencies
DM 402 – Fire Safety
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire BSCC reviewed the documentation of joint
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression reviews, which are documented on a cover
which shall include, but not be limited to: sheet to ensure the plan is current.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local DM 400- Facility Emergencies
fire department to be included as part of the policy and DM 402 – Fire Safety
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Regulations Section 1029);
☒ ☐ ☐
Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Facility
Manager shall, in cooperation with the local
fire department or other qualified entity,
develop a plan for responding to a fire.
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff DM 400- Facility Emergencies
with two-year retention of the inspection record; DM 402 – Fire Safety
DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
The Office shall be inspected by an appointed
staff member who is qualified to perform fire
and safety inspections on a monthly basis to
ensure that fire safety standards are
☒ ☐ ☐ maintained.
BSCC staff confirmed that monthly fire drills
are performed at each facility.
BSCC staff reviewed the monthly fire
inspections and confirmed the retention of the
documentation was compliant with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and DM 400- Facility Emergencies
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires DM 402 – Fire Safety
inspections at least once every two years; DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
The last fire inspection occurred on
01/19/2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, DM 400- Facility Emergencies
DM 402 – Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated DM 400- Facility Emergencies
people in the case of fire. DM 402 – Fire Safety
DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
The Facility Manager or the authorized
designee shall develop a plan for the
emergency housing of incarcerated persons
in the event of a fire (15 CCR 1032(e)). The
☒ ☐ ☐
plan should include procedures for continuing
to house incarcerated persons in the facility,
identification of alternate facilities and the
potential capacity of those facilities,
incarcerated person transportation options,
and contact information for allied agencies.
This plan shall be reviewed annually and
revised if necessary.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING DM 203 – Incarcerated Person Records
0B
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics It is the policy of this office that all records
accounting system which reflects the monthly average shall be complete and comprehensive,
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people resulting in reliable data that provides
by gender and juvenile status. information about each incarcerated person's
period of confinement, as well as histories of
☒ ☐ ☐
previous confinement in this facility. All
incarcerated person records are official office
documents and should be used for official
business only. Incarcerated person records
are a vital component of the criminal justice
system and should only be released to
authorized persons.
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Facility administrators shall provide the Board with DM 203 – Incarcerated Person Records
applicable demographic information as described in the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey. BSCC staff confirmed that the Jail Profile
Survey was current.
1041 RECORDS DM 203 – Incarcerated Person Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV It shall be the responsibility of the Detention
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for Records Bureau, Classification Unit,
the maintenance of individual records for each Programs Unit, and Medical Department to
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be maintain records on all persons who have
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, been committed or assigned to this facility,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ including but not limited to the following:
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible intake information, personal property
physician and staff response, and non-medical receipts, commitment papers, court orders,
information regarding disabilities and other limitations. reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical
orders issued by the responsible physician
and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other
limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, DM 203 – Incarcerated Person Records
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities Act)
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DM 600.3.3 – Rule Violation Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The Office will retain copies of rule violation
and procedures for the maintenance of written records reports, including the disposition of each
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical violation (15 CCR 1084) in accordance with
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee the Office records retention policy. Rule
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other violation incident reports are required for
☒ ☐ ☐
person. major rule violations or any other violation that
will require investigation or a formal
resolution. The staff member who observed
or detected the rule violation or who was
charged with investigating a rule violation is
responsible for completing the rule violation
incident report.
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Such records shall include the names of the persons DM 600.3.3 – Rule Violation Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
and the date and time of the occurrence. The Disciplinary Grievance Deputy
investigating the violation shall ensure that
certain items are documented in the
investigation or rule violation incident report,
including:
• Date and time the explanation and the
written copy of the complaint and appeal
process was provided to the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
person.
• The incarcerated person's response to the
charges.
• Reasons for any sanctions.
• The identity of any staff or witnesses
involved, as revealed by the incarcerated
person.
• The findings of the Disciplinary Review
Board.
• The incarcerated person's appeal, if any.
• The appeal findings, if applicable.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff DM 600.3.3 – Rule Violation Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
Information Plan
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review
the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(2) 1061, Education Plan DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(3) 1062, Visiting DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(4) 1063, Correspondence DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(5) 1064, Library Service DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
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(8) 1067, Access to Telephone DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(10) 1069, Orientation DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(12) 1071, Voting DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(13) 1072, Religious Observance DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Review
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section All in-custody deaths shall be reported within
☒ ☐ ☐
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of 10 days of the death to the state Attorney
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC General’s office and Board of State and
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Community Corrections, in accordance with
reporting guidelines and statutory
requirements.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
health administrator, shall develop written policy and DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall The initial CMR should be conducted by the
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Responsible Physician and, if available, a
designee, the health administrator, the responsible mental health care professional. The CMR
physician and other health care, and supervision staff should be finalized within 30 days by the
who are relevant to the incident. Responsible Physician. The findings should
be shared with the treating staff.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Review
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐
Corrective actions identified through the CMR
should be implemented and monitored in
accordance with policy.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
initial review report of every in-custody death to the DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Review
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review
☒ ☐ ☐
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of An Initial Review report shall be written and
section 832.10 of the Penal Code. submitted to the Board of State and
Community Corrections within 60 days of the
death.
The initial review report shall contain the following DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
information: DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
(1) Demographic information Review
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth BSCC staff confirmed through speaking with
(C) Date of death staff, that an in-custody death report would
(D) Time of death contain all the information required in this
(E) Gender section. Sonoma has not had an ICD since
(F) Race and ethnicity the section has been updated to require this
(G) Relevant medical history information.
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility Review
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the No minors are held within this facility.
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DM 507 - Classification
DM 507.4 – Classification Plan
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II,
or III facility shall develop and implement a written This policy describes the Sonoma County
classification plan designed to properly assign Sheriff's Office's classification process, which
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities is designed to properly assign incarcerated
according to the categories of gender identity, age, persons to housing units and activities
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, according to the categories of sex, age,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or charged, physical or mental health needs,
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ assaultive/non-assaultive behavior and other
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such criteria which will provide for the safety of the
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the incarcerated persons and staff.
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish DM 507 - Classification
and implement a classification system which will include DM 507.4 – Classification Plan
the use of classification officers or a classification
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated The classification correctional deputy shall
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and review the status of all incarcerated persons
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as who have been incarcerated in the facility for
much information as is available about and from the more than 30 days. Additional reviews should
incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of occur each 30 days thereafter. The review
appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility should examine changes in the incarcerated
administrator or designee. Each person may request a person's behavior or circumstances and
review of their classification plan no more often than 30 should either raise, lower, or maintain the
days from their last review. ☒ ☐ ☐ classification status. The review shall also
reassess an incarcerated person's risk of
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
victimization or abusiveness based on any
deleted.
additional relevant information since an
incarcerated person's initial assessment.
During the on-site inspection, BSCC staff sat
down with a Classification Deputy and
watched them perform a classification review
and initial interview. Both appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DM 507 - Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis DM 507.4 – Classification Plan
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety DM 507.7 – Reviews and Appeals
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.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy is intended to provide guidelines
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and for facility staff to assist in minimizing the risk
procedures specifying those symptoms that require of contracting and/or spreading
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a communicable diseases. In conjunction with
☒ ☐ ☐
medical evaluation is completed. the Sheriff's Office Bloodborne Pathogens
Exposure Control Plan, the Detention
Division Aerosol Transmissible Disease
Exposure Control Plan, the Detention
Division COVID Prevention Plan, and all
associated Office and County safety plans.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Each newly booked incarcerated person shall
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of be evaluated for health care needs and signs
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or and symptoms of infectious disease. The
other special medical problem identified by the health ☒ ☐ ☐ receiving screening includes questions
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical regarding known symptoms of TB, HIV,
screening from. sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and
HBV. The individual completing the medical
screening should observe the incarcerated
person for obvious signs of infection.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DM 721 – Continuation of Care
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated All Staff Members who receive any
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of information from an incarcerated person or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. from any other source that indicate an
incarcerated person has recently engaged in
suicidal behavior, or in behavior which may
☒ ☐ ☐
deem an incarcerated person at risk, or
observe any behavioral signs exhibited by an
incarcerated person that may be indicative of
suicidal behavior, these concerns must be
immediately communicated to a Deputy and
a mental health clinician shall be immediately
notified. A Classification/Health Services
Input form will be completed and submitted to
the mental health vendor.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this DM 721 – Continuation of Care
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled. Correctional Staff will refer an incarcerated
person to a mental health clinician and will
☒ ☐ ☐ complete and submit a Classification/Health
Services Input form when they observe
behavior, expressed or displayed, that based
on their training and experience causes a
staff member to be concerned for the mental
health and/or safety of any incarcerated
person.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. DM 721 – Continuation of Care
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Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
safety of the person in crisis or others. DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
DM 721 – Continuation of Care
Incarcerated persons identified as being a
risk of suicide require closer supervision in a
setting that minimizes opportunities for self-
harm. Correctional Staff with concurrence
☒ ☐ ☐ from mental health and/or medical staff will
discuss the most appropriate housing
location for the incarcerated person. Every
incarcerated person is different, and every
situation is different, and all housing
assignments will be carefully evaluated on a
case-by-case basis, with the safety of the
incarcerated person being the paramount
concern.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Incarcerated persons who pose a heightened
administrative separation of incarcerated people. risk to themselves or others require special
management, including frequent interaction
and increased supervision by staff.
☒ ☐ ☐ Interaction with special management
incarcerated persons is essential to
maintaining a safe, secure, and humane
environment. This policy establishes
guidelines and procedures for interacting with
special management incarcerated persons in
the custody of the Sonoma County Sheriff's
Office.
Policies and procedures must include: DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Persons
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of This office shall provide for the secure and
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility restrictive housing of any special
☒ ☐ ☐
staff. management incarcerated person but shall
not impose more deprivation of privileges
than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or
the public.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
an incarcerated person’s health. Persons
Incarcerated persons who are in protective
☒ ☐ ☐
custody shall receive all services and
programs that are available to incarcerated
persons in general population and that are
deemed a privilege.
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
incarcerated people who have: Persons
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and Administrative Separation placements during
facility staff. the on-site inspection. The documentation
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is contained the information required in this
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or section. Documentation appeared to be
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated compliant with this regulation.
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 DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Persons
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
evaluation of the need to continue placement in Persons
administrative separation.
The Classification Sergeant or the
classification deputy shall review the status of
all incarcerated persons who are housed in
restrictive housing units and designated for
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation or protective
custody. This review shall occur every 30
days. The review should include information
about these incarcerated persons to
determine whether their status in
administrative separation and protective
custody is still warranted.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
Cells
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who
display behavior which results in the destruction of ☒ ☐ ☐ This facility will employ the use of safety,
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to observation, and sobering cells to protect
self or others. incarcerated persons from injury or to prevent
the destruction of property by an incarcerated
person in accordance with applicable law.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Cells
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
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(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
or as a substitute for treatment. Cells
DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ A sobering, observation, or safety cell shall
not be used as punishment or as a substitute
for treatment. The Facility Manager or the
authorized designee shall review this policy
annually with the Responsible Physician.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
approval of the facility manager or designee, or Cells
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
Placement of an incarcerated person into a
safety cell requires approval of the Watch
☒ ☐ ☐ Commander, or designee, or responsible
health care staff (15 CCR 1055). These
placements are temporary and shall last only
as long as necessary to deescalate behaviors
and ensure the inmate is safe for transfer to a
less restrictive setting without causing harm
or damage.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Cells
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a A medical assessment of the incarcerated
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. person in the safety cell shall occur as close
to the time of placement as reasonably
possible, but in any event, no later than within
☒ ☐ ☐ one hour of placement. Continued
assessment of the inmate in the safety cell
shall be conducted by a qualified health care
professional and shall occur at least every
four hours thereafter and shall medically clear
an inmate for continued retention at least
every 24 hours. Medical assessments shall
be documented.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
care staff shall obtain a mental health Cells
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. A mental health assessment shall be
conducted as close to the time of placement
as reasonably possible, but in any event, no
later than within four hours of placement in
☒ ☐ ☐
the safety cell. Continued assessment of the
inmate in the safety cell shall be conducted by
a qualified mental health professional and
shall occur at least every four hours
thereafter. The mental health professional's
assessments and recommendations shall be
documented
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(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Cells
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
documented.
A safety check consisting of direct visual
observation that is sufficient to assess the
incarcerated person's well-being and
☒ ☐ ☐ behavior shall occur at least twice every 30
minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse
between safety checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
safety cell reports from January 2024 through
January 2025. The documentation appeared
to be compliant with this regulation.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Cells
DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall be
given the opportunity to have fluids (water,
☒ ☐ ☐ juices). Correctional deputies shall provide
the fluids in paper cups. The incarcerated
persons shall be given sufficient time to drink
the fluids prior to the cup being removed.
Each time an incarcerated person is provided
the opportunity to drink fluids will be
documented on the safety cell log
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Cells
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section DM 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 soon DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
as they are able to continue the admission process or are Cells
no longer a risk to themselves or others. DM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons will be removed from
the sobering cell when they no longer pose a
threat to their own safety and the safety of
others and are able to continue the booking
process.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Cells
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Cells
DM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures
Qualified health care professionals shall
assess the medical condition of the
incarcerated person 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. Only incarcerated persons
who continue to need the protective housing
of a sobering cell will continue to be detained
in such housing.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Cells
hour. Such observation shall be documented. DM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures
A safety check consisting of direct visual
observation that is sufficient to assess the
incarcerated person's well-being and
behavior shall occur at least twice every 30
minutes on an irregular schedule, with rounds
being completed at least 10 minutes apart.
☒ ☐ ☐
Each visual observation of the incarcerated
person by staff shall be documented.
Supervisors shall check the logs for
completeness at the end of each shift and
document this action on the sobering cell log.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
sobering cell reports from January 2024
through January 2025. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The safety and security of this facility is
procedures for the identification and evaluation, dependent on a classification system that
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and identifies incarcerated persons who pose a
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with risk to themselves or to others. Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
developmental disabilities. persons who pose such a risk must be
promptly and appropriately separated from
the general incarcerated persons population
until such time that they no longer pose a risk.
Staff must have the ability to promptly
separate these incarcerated persons pending
further review.
The health authority or designee shall contact the DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Persons
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement It is the policy of this office that restraints shall
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which others, or property damage. Restraints may
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ also be applied according to an incarcerated
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this person's classification, such as maximum
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated person while the person is being
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility moved outside the cell or housing unit.
manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated
person in restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
(1) acceptable restraint devices; Detention Facilities
This policy shall apply to the use of specific
types of restraints, such as four/five-point
☒ ☐ ☐ restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory
restraints, and similar restraint systems, as
well as all other restraints, including
handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when
such restraints are used to restrain any
incarcerated person for prolonged periods.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability Detention Facilities
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff noticed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation devices located throughout the
facility while on the physical inspection.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
Restrained incarcerated persons should be
protected from abuse by other incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐ persons. Under no circumstances will
restrained incarcerated persons be housed
with incarcerated persons who are not in
restraints. In most instances, restrained
incarcerated persons are housed alone or in
an area designated for restrained persons.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
Incarcerated persons who are confined in
restraints shall be given fluids. Provisions
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be made to accommodate any toileting
needs at least once every two hours.
Hydration (water or juices) will be provided no
less than once every two hours or when
requested by the incarcerated person.
(5) exercising of extremities. DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
☒ ☐ ☐
Detention Facilities
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
following requirements: Detention Facilities
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment. Restraints shall never be used for retaliation
or as punishment. Restraints shall not be
utilized any longer than is reasonably
necessary to control the incarcerated person.
☒ ☐ ☐ Restraints are to be applied only when less
restrictive methods, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted
and are deemed ineffective in controlling the
dangerous behavior of an incarcerated
person (15 CCR 1029(a)(4); 15 CCR 1058).
Each incident where restraints are used shall
be documented.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
incarcerated people who display behavior which Detention Facilities
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. It is the policy of this office that restraints shall
be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to
☒ ☐ ☐ others, or property damage. Restraints may
also be applied according to an incarcerated
person's classification, such as maximum
security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
incarcerated person while the person is being
moved outside the cell or housing unit.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Detention Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
restraints only with the approval of the facility Detention Facilities
manager, the facility watch commander, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention ☒ ☐ ☐ The specific reasons for the continued need
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. for restraints shall be reviewed, documented,
and approved by the Facility Manager or the
Watch Commander at least every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Detention Facilities
☒ ☐ ☐
Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be
obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
shall be secured within one hour from the time of Detention Facilities
placement.
☒ ☐ ☐ Within one hour of placement in restraints, a
qualified health care professional shall
document an opinion regarding the
placement and retention of the restraints.
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(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
four hours of placement. Detention Facilities
As soon as practicable, but within four hours
☒ ☐ ☐ of placement in restraints, the incarcerated
person must be evaluated by a mental health
professional to assess whether the
incarcerated person needs immediate and/or
long-term mental health treatment.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Detention Facilities
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Staff members shall conduct continuous
person. Such observation shall be documented. direct face-to-face observation at least twice
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area check the incarcerated person's physical
which makes provisions to protect the person from ☒ ☐ ☐ well-being and behavior. Restraints shall be
abuse. checked to verify correct application and to
ensure they do not compromise circulation.
All checks shall be documented, with the
actual time recorded by the person doing the
observation, along with a description of the
incarcerated person's behavior. Any actions
taken should also be noted in the log.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
consultation with responsible health care staff Detention Facilities
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the IF the Facility Manager, or the authorized
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further designee, in consultation with responsible
☒ ☐ ☐
evaluation. health care staff determines that the
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 DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Detention Facilities
maximum time limits for placement.
☒ ☐ ☐ Where applicable, the Facility Manager shall
use the restraint device manufacturer's
recommended maximum time limits for
placement.
(11) All events and information related to the DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
placement in restraints shall be documented and Detention Facilities
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for Restraint device placement reports from
placement; person authorizing placement; names of January 2024 through January 2025. The
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; documentation appeared to be compliant with
and the duration of placement. this regulation.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Restraints will not be used on incarcerated
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the persons who are known to be pregnant
policy shall include reference to the following: unless based on an individualized
☒ ☐ ☐
determination that restraints are reasonably
necessary for the legitimate safety and
security needs of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public. Should restraints be
necessary, the restraints shall be the least
restrictive available and the most reasonable
under the circumstances.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Detention Facilities
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated persons who are known to be
pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their
backs or in recovery after delivery shall not be
restrained by the use of leg irons, waist
chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Detention Facilities
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, ☒ ☐ ☐ No incarcerated person who is in labor,
the staff, or the public. delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be
restrained by wrists, ankles, or both, unless
deemed necessary for the safety and security
of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Detention Facilities
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
☒ ☐ ☐
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 DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Detention Facilities
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
pregnant people.
☒ ☐ ☐
Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a
pregnant incarcerated person should be
advised of the policies and procedures
regarding the restraint of pregnant persons.
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1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE PM 336 – DNA and Forensic Identification
Data Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to DNA samples will not be collected if the
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or individual's DNA samples and print
palm print impressions from individuals who are required impressions are already in the possession of
☒ ☐ ☐
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions the Department of Justice (DOJ). Verification
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse of DNA samples on file may be determined by
following written or oral request. a DNA collection "flag" on the individual's
criminal history record (RAP sheet) or during
regular business hours, by calling DOJ at
(510) 620-3300 and pressing "1-1" in the
automated system.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of PM 336 – DNA and Forensic Identification
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Data Collection
an objective, trained and competent correctional
employee, faced with similar facts and A refusal to submit to DNA collection may be
circumstances, would consider necessary and ☒ ☐ ☐ passive or aggressive and may or may not
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. lead to the use of force. An initial refusal in
which voluntary compliance is subsequently
attained is not considered a refusal for
reporting purposes.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by PM 336 – DNA and Forensic Identification
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Data Collection
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall
provide the requisite specimen, sample or ☒ ☐ ☐ be documented and include an advisement to
impression and the consequences of refusal. the inmate(s) of their legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of
refusing.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written PM 336 – DNA and Forensic Identification
authorization of the facility watch commander or Data Collection
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
information that reflects the fact that the offender was Force shall not be used without the prior
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or written authorization by the on duty Detention
☒ ☐ ☐
impression and refused. Division Watch Commander on a PC § 298.1
Admonishment Form. The authorization shall
include information that reflects the offender
was asked to provide the requisite specimen,
sample, or impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell PM 336 – DNA and Forensic Identification
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Data Collection
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the All use of force events shall be video recorded,
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the including audio and shall depict all personnel
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the directly involved, to include an advisement
☒ ☐ ☐
tape shall be retained administratively. that the requisite specimen, sample or
impression is required. All use of force shall
be documented in an Incident Report. The
use of reasonable force to obtain DNA
specimens shall be preceded by efforts to
secure voluntary compliance.
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1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM DM 1000 – Inmate Programs and Services
DM 1006 – education, Vocation, and
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall Rehabilitation
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
education program for incarcerated persons. This office provides educational and
vocational programs that are designed to help
incarcerated persons improve personal skills,
☒ ☐ ☐
assist in their social development, and
improve employability after release. The
ability of the office to offer educational
programs is dictated by available funding,
incarcerated person classification, and other
required incarcerated person programs and
routines.
When such services are not made available by the DM 1000 – Inmate Programs and Services
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator DM 1006 – education, Vocation, and
shall develop and implement an education program with Rehabilitation
available resources.
Course offerings will be subject to need,
available resources, security concerns,
available space and inmate classification,
and may include the following:
☒ ☐ ☐ • Basic education, General Educational
Development (GED) preparation
• English as a second language (ESL)
• Basic literacy • Substance abuse and
healthy lifestyles education
• Parenting courses
• Basic computer instruction
• Basic life skills
• Other courses as deemed appropriate by
the Inmate Programs Sergeant
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or DM 1000 – Inmate Programs and Services
vocational, or both, education of housed people. ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 1006 – education, Vocation, and
Rehabilitation
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be DM 1000 – Inmate Programs and Services
established. Modified academic or vocational DM 1006 – education, Vocation, and
opportunities may be provided based on sound security Rehabilitation
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ While the housing classification of an inmate
has the potential to pose security issues,
every effort, to the extent reasonably
practicable, will be made to provide
individualized educational opportunities.
1062 VISITING DM 1011 - Visitation
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The Facility Manager shall develop written
written policies and procedures, which include the procedures for incarcerated person visiting,
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall provide for as many visits and
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: visitors as facility schedules, space, and
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility number of personnel will reasonably allow,
schedules, space, and number of personnel will with no fewer visits allowed than specified by
allow. 15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility.
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(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting DM 1011 - Visitation
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. The Facility Manager shall designate a
person to develop a schedule for incarcerated
person visitation that includes daytime,
☒ ☐ ☐ evening, and weekend hours. Each
incarcerated person shall receive a copy of
the visitation schedule in the incarcerated
person handbook at orientation. The visiting
hours will also be posted in the public area of
the facility.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV DM 1011 – Visitation
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated The Facility Manager shall develop written
person each week. procedures for incarcerated person visiting,
☒ ☐ ☐ which shall provide for as many visits and
visitors as facility schedules, space, and
number of personnel will reasonably allow,
with no fewer visits allowed than specified by
15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate DM 1011 - Visitation
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this DM 1011 - Visitation
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing DM 1011 - Visitation
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐ The Office may not substitute video visitation
requested by an incarcerated person. for in-person visitation to meet the
requirements of 15 CCR 1062.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors DM 1011 - Visitation
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) DM 1011 - Visitation
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☒ ☐ ☐
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only DM 1011 - Visitation
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including: In-person, Contact, and Video Visitation.
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; In-person, Contact, and Video Visitation.
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Visitation hours; Personal visits are scheduled by phone from
0900 to 1500 Tuesday through Friday. (No
same Day Sign Ups)
Personal visits occur on Saturdays, Sundays,
and Mondays.
Visiting Hours on those days are:
1100 – 1445
1300 – 1520
1335 – 1555
1410 – 1630
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Personal visits consist of one thirty-minute
visit per day. Module workers may have two
thirty-minute visits per day.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visitation may be denied or terminated by a
supervisor if the visitor poses a danger to the
security of the facility or if there is other good
cause. Danger to the security of the facility or
other good causes included but is not limited
to the following:
(a) The visitor appears to be under the
influence of drugs and/or alcoholic
beverages.
(b) The visitor refuses to submit to being
searched.
(c) The visitor or incarcerated person violates
facility rules or posted visiting rules.
(d) The visitor fails to supervise and maintain
control of any minors accompanying the
visitor into the facility.
(e) Visitors attempting to enter this facility
with contraband will be denied a visit and may
face criminal charges.
Any visitation that is denied or terminated
early, on the reasonable grounds that the visit
may endanger the security of the facility, shall
have the actions and reasons documented. A
copy of the documentation will be placed into
the incarcerated person's file and another
copy will be forwarded to the Facility
Manager.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE DM 1009 - Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons may, at their own
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: expense, send and receive mail without
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictions on quantity, provided it does not
incarcerated person may send or receive; jeopardize the safety of staff, visitors, or other
incarcerated persons, or pose an
unreasonable disruption to the orderly
operation of the facility.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be DM 1009 - Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee approves;
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(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s DM 1009 - Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and Facility staff may inspect incoming
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; confidential correspondence for contraband.
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail Facility staff may inspect outgoing
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money confidential correspondence for contraband
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; before it is sealed, provided the inspection is
☒ ☐ ☐
completed in the presence of the incarcerated
person. In the event that confidential
correspondence is inspected, staff shall limit
the inspection to a search for physical items
that may be included in addition to the
correspondence and shall not read the
content of the correspondence itself.
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, DM 1009 - Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds DM 1009 - Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Indigent incarcerated persons shall receive
correspondence with family members and friends but writing materials on a weekly basis, as
without limitation on the number of postage paid provided by an approved schedule
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to established by the Facility Manager. Writing
the courts. materials should include the following (15
CCR 1063):
(a) At least four pre-stamped envelopes for
correspondence with family and friends
(b) At least eight sheets of writing paper
(c) One pencil
☒ ☐ ☐
Indigent incarcerated persons shall receive
an amount of pre-stamped envelopes and
writing paper sufficient to maintain
communication with courts, legal counsel,
officials of this office, elected officials, jail
inspectors, government officials, and officials
of the Board of State and Community
Corrections. There shall be no limitation on
the number of postage-paid envelopes and
sheets of paper permitted for correspondence
to the indigent incarcerated person's attorney
and to the courts.
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1064 LIBRARY SERVICES DM 1008 – Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Facility Manager or the authorized
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV designee is responsible for the administration
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined of the library services and should appoint a
by the facility administrator. The library service shall capable member to serve as a librarian to run
include access to the following resources via paper the daily library operations. The library
documents or through electronic media and include services shall include access to current
current information on community services and information on community services and
☒ ☐ ☐
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference resources, and religious, educational, and
material and recreational reading material. recreational reading material (15 CCR 1064).
The librarian shall ensure that reading
materials are provided to the general housing
units and that any member assigned to assist
with the delivery of library services has
received the appropriate training in facility
safety and security practices.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DM 1005 - Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall It is the policy of this office to provide
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of incarcerated persons with a minimum of 10
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of hours of out of cell time distributed over a
seven days to include: period of seven days.
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed out of cell time
documentation during the on-site inspection.
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 DM 1005 - Exercise and Out of Cell Time
☒ ☐ ☐ With an opportunity for three hours of
exercise and an opportunity of seven hours of
recreation.
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. DM 1005 - Exercise and Out of Cell Time
☒ ☐ ☐ With an opportunity for three hours of
exercise and an opportunity of seven hours of
recreation.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary DM 1005 - Exercise and Out of Cell Time
procedures to ensure safety and security.
The Detention Division Assistant Sheriff or
the authorized designee shall be responsible
for ensuring there is sufficient secure space
☒ ☐ ☐
allocated for physical exercise and recreation
outside the cell and adjacent dayroom areas
and that a schedule is developed to ensure
accessibility to both activities for all inmates.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND DM 1009 - Mail
WRITINGS DM 1009.7 – Books, Magazines,
Newspapers, and Periodicals
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any and prohibited by the Facility Manager,
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for incarcerated persons are permitted to
☒ ☐ ☐
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The purchase, receive, and read any book,
facility administrator shall develop and implement a newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for
written plan to make available a current newspaper or distribution by the U. S. Postal Service.
other like source, including a non-English language
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the
right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any DM 1009 - Mail
legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 1009.7 – Books, Magazines,
Newspapers, and Periodicals
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and DM 1009 - Mail
mail containing information concerning where, how, DM 1009.7 – Books, Magazines,
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Newspapers, and Periodicals
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson,
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any Obscene publications or writings and mail
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against containing information concerning where or
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or how such matter may be obtained; any
an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of material that would have a tendency to incite
☒ ☐ ☐
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any
unlawful activity; other form of violence; any material that
would have a tendency to incite crimes
against children; any material concerning
unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; any
material containing information on the
manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or
explosives or any other unlawful activity.
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages DM 1009 - Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 1009.7 – Books, Magazines,
Newspapers, and Periodicals
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, DM 1009 - Mail
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may DM 1009.7 – Books, Magazines,
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one Newspapers, and Periodicals
time.
However, incarcerated persons are only
☒ ☐ ☐
allowed to store a limited amount of mail in
their cells as determined by the Facility
Manager. Excess mail will be stored with the
incarcerated person's personal property and
returned at the incarcerated person's release.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DM 1010 – Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Detention Facility will provide access to
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or telephones for use by incarcerated persons
communication device beyond those telephone calls consistent with federal and state law. The
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Facility Manager or the authorized designee
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by shall develop written procedures establishing
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ the guidelines for access and usage (15 CCR
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication 1067). All incarcerated persons will be
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices provided a copy of the telephone usage rules
may include but are not limited to videophones, as part of their incarcerated person
teletypewriters, or third-party communications orientation during the booking process.
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DM 603 – Inmate Access to Courts and
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have The purpose of this policy is to protect the
access to the court and to legal counsel. constitutional rights of inmates to access the
Such access shall consist of: courts and legal counsel, while holding
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates accountable to the rules and
regulations that govern conduct in this facility.
The staff at every level is reminded the
fundamental constitutional right of access to
courts does not end when a person is
incarcerated.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these DM 603 – Inmate Access to Courts and
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and, Counsel
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. DM 603 – Inmate Access to Courts and
Counsel
All communication between inmates and their
attorneys is confidential, including telephone
☒ ☐ ☐
conversations, written communication and
video conferencing. The content of written
attorney-client communication will not be
reviewed or censored but the documents may
be inspected for contraband.
1069 ORIENTATION DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator The Facility Manager shall provide an
shall develop written policies and procedures for the effective method of orienting all incoming
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program for people newly admitted incarcerated persons that includes an
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of incarcerated person handbook. The
placement in a living area. orientation should take place at the time of
placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
may be supplemented with video orientation.
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Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
information to each person, including those with
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English The Facility Manager should consider
proficiency (LEP). enlisting the assistance of volunteers who are
qualified and proficient in both English and
the language in which they are providing
translation assistance to translate the
☒ ☐ ☐ orientation information. Use of outside
translation sources may also be considered.
Interpretive services will be provided to
incarcerated persons who do not speak
English or any of the other languages in which
the orientation information is available.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
be limited to, the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
rules;
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(4) programs and activities available and method of DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and,
(10) availability of personal care items and DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS DM 1000 - Inmate Programs and Services
DM 1006 – Education, Vocation, and
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Rehabilitation
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies The educational and vocational programs
for individual or family social service programs for offered by the Office are available to all
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the eligible inmates and are subject to schedule,
services and resources available in the community and ☒ ☐ ☐ space, personnel and other resource
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service constraints.
delivery.
Designated space for inmate education and
vocational programs will, whenever
practicable, be designed in consultation with
the appropriate school authorities or
educational/vocational service providers.
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The range and source of such services shall be at the DM 1000 - Inmate Programs and Services
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: DM 1006 – Education, Vocation, and
(a) risk and needs assessments; Rehabilitation
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group or family counseling; Course offerings will be subject to need,
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; available resources, security concerns,
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; available space and inmate classification,
(4) vocational testing and counseling; and may include the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(6) discharge and reentry planning; • Substance abuse and healthy lifestyles
(c) referral to community resources and programs; education
(d) reentry planning and service development; • Parenting courses
(e) legal assistance; • Basic computer instruction
(f) regional center services for the developmentally • Basic life skills
disabled; and, • Other courses as deemed appropriate by
(g) community volunteers.
the Inmate Programs Sergeant
1071 VOTING DM 609 - Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Inmates who have not been convicted of a
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop felony and are in custody during trial continue
written policies and procedures whereby the county to have the right to vote. Except for individual
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, inmates who have lost the right to vote,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. sentenced inmates also maintain this right.
☒ ☐ ☐
Because inmates are unable to access public
voting polls, the Facility Manager or the
authorized designee shall develop written
procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified inmates to vote in
local, state and federal elections, pursuant to
election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES DM 1016 – Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility This policy provides guidance regarding the
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ right of incarcerated persons to exercise their
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religion and for evaluating accommodation
religious services, practices, and counseling on a requests for faith-based religious practices of
voluntary basis. incarcerated persons.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE DM 608 - Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall It is the policy of this office that any
develop written policies and procedures whereby all incarcerated person may file a grievance
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to relating to conditions of confinement, which
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ includes release date, housing, medical care,
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; food services, safety, hygiene and sanitation
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program needs, out of cell time opportunities,
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; classification actions, disciplinary actions,
and food, clothing, and bedding. program participation, telephone and mail
Such policies and procedures shall include: use procedures, visiting procedures, and
allegations of sexual abuse.
(1) a grievance form; DM 608 – Grievances
BSCC staff reviewed grievance forms while
☒ ☐ ☐ doing the on-site inspection. The form
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
.
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(2) instructions for registering and appealing a DM 608 - Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of DM 608 - Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
anonymous grievances;
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest DM 608 – Grievances
appropriate staff level;
Staff shall attempt to informally resolve all
grievances at the lowest level. All attempts to
☒ ☐ ☐ resolve a grievance shall be documented in
the incarcerated person's management
notes. If there is no resolution at this level, the
incarcerated person may request a grievance
form.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; DM 608 – Grievances
Incarcerated persons may appeal the finding
of a grievance to the appropriate Lieutenant
as the final level of appeal within two days of
receiving the findings of the original
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance. The Lieutenant will review the
grievance and either confirm or deny it. If the
Lieutenant confirms the grievance, corrective
actions will be initiated. In either case, the
incarcerated person shall receive a written
response to the appeal.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each DM 608 – Grievances
level of review which acts on the grievance;
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
grievances from January 2024 through
February 2025. The documentation appeared
☒ ☐ ☐
to be compliant with this regulation.
The staff responses were thorough and
provided instructions to the incarcerated
individuals when applicable.
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response DM 608 - Grievances
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed
a period of 15 calendar days; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) A provision for a non-automated initial
response within a reasonable time limit which
shall not exceed a period of 15 calendar days.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction DM 608 - Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, DM 608 - Grievances
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
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(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct DM 608 – Grievances
regular review of grievances, responses, and
appeals. The Facility Manager should perform an
annual audit of all incarcerated person
grievances and complaints filed the previous
calendar year. The Facility Manager should
forward a memorandum to the Sheriff
detailing the findings, including
☒ ☐ ☐
recommendations regarding any changes to
policy or procedures or any additional training
that might be warranted to reduce future
complaints. Specific identifying information
regarding dates, times, or individuals named
in the complaints is not part of this process
and should not be included in the
memorandum.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: DM 608 - Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DM 600 – Discipline
DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary It is the policy of this office to maintain written
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. general categories of prohibited incarcerated
person behavior that are clear, consistent,
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
and uniformly applied. Written rules and
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, ☒ ☐ ☐
guidelines will be made available to all
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
incarcerated persons. They will include a
process for resolving minor infractions and a
hearing process for a more serious breach of
incarcerated person rules. Criminal acts may
be referred to the appropriate criminal
agency.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply DM 600 – Discipline
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon
booking. The Office is responsible for conspicuously
posting notices about rules, disciplinary
procedures, and actions in a conspicuous
location, as set forth in 15 CCR 1080, and
☒ ☐ ☐ establishing procedures for communicating
the rules effectively to inmates with
disabilities and those who cannot read
English sufficiently.
BSCC staff noticed disciplinary rules posted
throughout the facility. Rules are also
available on the module kiosks.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable DM 600 – Discipline
to read English, and for persons with disabilities, DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED DM 600 – Discipline
PERSONS DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Any incarcerated person who violates a minor
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. rule of the facility can be subject to the
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following following informal disciplinary actions:
elements:
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- (a) Removal from programs. (Not to exceed
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may one (1) session)
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to (b) An extra work detail, not to exceed four (4)
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less hours.
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation (c) Confinement to cell, not to exceed four (4)
and supervisory approval. hours.
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Removal from a work assignment with no
loss of work time credits.
(e) Loss of cleanliness inspections rewards,
not to exceed one (1) reward.
(f) Loss of personal telephone privileges, not
to exceed one 24-hour period. (Special
Housing Only)
(g) Loss of television privileges, not to exceed
a 24-hour period. (Special Housing Only)
(h) Loss of one personal visit.
(i) Loss of one commissary service, except
personal care items.
(j) Loss of one Out-of-Cell Activity.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules DM 600 – Discipline
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to Any incarcerated person found guilty of a
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such major violation or who is being processed
violations may include, but are not limited to: administratively for a criminal violation can be
subject to one or more of the following
punitive actions:
(a) Any disciplinary action given for a minor
violation.
(b) Loss of good time credits (sentenced
individuals only).
(c) Loss of work time credits per PC 4019
(sentenced individuals only).
(d) Loss of visiting privileges, not to exceed
☒ ☐ ☐
three (3) weeks per violation.
(e) Disciplinary separation, not to exceed
thirty (30) days.
(f) Restriction of personal phone calls, not to
exceed one (1) week, with the exception of
calls to bail bond agents, attorneys or doctors.
(g) Loss of commissary privileges, except for
personal hygiene items, for up to three (3)
commissary days.
(h) Removal of clothing and/or bedding. (Only
when destruction of clothing or bedding is
involved in the violation).
(i) A 24- or 48-hour lockdown period during
which the incarcerated person must stay in
his cell with the exception of one hour out of
cell each day.
1. Loss of good time/work time. DM 600 – Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
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2. Placement in disciplinary separation. DM 600 – Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. DM 600 – Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary DM 600 – Discipline
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are DM 600 – Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges. DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person DM 600 – Discipline
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice An incarcerated person charged with a major
☒ ☐ ☐
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the rule violation shall be given a written
incarcerated person. description of the incident and the rules
violated at least 24 hours prior to a
disciplinary hearing.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a DM 600 – Discipline
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been Unless waived in writing by the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may person, hearings may not be held in less than
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time 24 hours from the time of notification.
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to DM 600 – Discipline
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or Incarcerated persons charged with major rule
☒ ☐ ☐
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the violations are entitled to be present at a
issues are complex. hearing unless waived in writing or excluded
because their behavior poses a threat to
facility safety, security, and order.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 DM 600 – Discipline
hours after an incarcerated person has been DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
Investigations involving major rule violations
should be initiated within 24 hours of the
☒ ☐ ☐ receipt of the initial report and completed in
sufficient time for the incarcerated person to
have a disciplinary hearing, which is required
within 72 hours of the time the incarcerated
person was informed, in writing, of the
charges.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary DM 600 – Discipline
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
☒ ☐ ☐
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a DM 600 – Discipline
written statement by the fact-finders about the DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
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7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a DM 600 – Discipline
supervisor on all disciplinary action. DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
A Disciplinary Review Board shall preside
and conduct disciplinary hearings of major
rule violations. The Disciplinary Review
Board will consist of at least one Disciplinary
Grievance Deputy and an impartial
witnessing correctional deputy. The
Disciplinary Review Board will have the
responsibility and authority to rule on charges
☒ ☐ ☐ of rule violations. The Disciplinary Review
Board shall also have the power to impose
actions. Members of the Disciplinary Review
Board shall not investigate nor preside over
any disciplinary hearing on cases where
he/she was a witness or was directly involved
in the incident that generated the complaint.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
disciplinary reports from January 2024
through February 2025. The documentation
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE DM 600 – Discipline
DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Any incarcerated person found guilty of a
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a major violation or who is being processed
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of administratively for a criminal violation can be
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the subject to one or more of the following
following: punitive actions:
(a) Loss of privileges.
(b) Extra work detail. (a) Any disciplinary action given for a minor
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. violation.
(d) Removal from work details. (b) Loss of good time credits (sentenced
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal individuals only).
Code Section 4019. (c) Loss of work time credits per PC 4019
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal (sentenced individuals only).
Code Section 4019. (d) Loss of visiting privileges, not to exceed
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Disciplinary separation. three (3) weeks per violation.
(e) Disciplinary separation, not to exceed
thirty (30) days.
(f) Restriction of personal phone calls, not to
exceed one (1) week, with the exception of
calls to bail bond agents, attorneys or doctors.
(g) Loss of commissary privileges, except for
personal hygiene items, for up to three (3)
commissary days.
(h) Removal of clothing and/or bedding. (Only
when destruction of clothing or bedding is
involved in the violation).
(i) A 24- or 48-hour lockdown period during
which the incarcerated person must stay in
his cell with the exception of one hour out of
cell each day.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DM 600 – Discipline
DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly Actions
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group The U.S. and state constitutions expressly
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment.
degradation. Additionally, there shall be the following
limitations: • In no case shall any incarcerated
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: person or group of incarcerated persons be
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option delegated the authority to punish any other
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and incarcerated person or group of incarcerated
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and persons (Penal Code § 4019.5; 15 CCR
with the least restrictive conditions possible. 1083).
• In no case shall a safety cell be used for
disciplinary purposes (15 CCR 1083).
• In no case shall any restraint device be
used for disciplinary purposes (15 CCR
1083).
• Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary
measure (15 CCR 1083).
• Correspondence privileges shall not be
withheld except in cases where the
incarcerated person has violated
correspondence regulations, in which case
correspondence other than legal mail may be
suspended for no longer than 72 hours
without the review and approval of the Facility
Manager (15 CCR 1083).
In no case shall access to the courts and/or
☒ ☐ ☐
legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary
measure (15 CCR 1083).
• No incarcerated person may be deprived of
the implements necessary to maintain an
acceptable level of personal hygiene (15
CCR 1083; 15 CCR 1265).
• Disciplinary separation in excess of 30 days
without review by the Detention Division
Assistant Sheriff is prohibited. The review
shall include a consultation with health care
staff. Such reviews shall continue at least
every 15 days thereafter until the disciplinary
status has ended (15 CCR 1083).
• Discipline may be imposed for sexual
activity between incarcerated persons.
However, such activity shall not be
considered sexual abuse for purposes of
discipline unless the activity was coerced (28
CFR 115.78(g)).
• No discipline may be imposed for sexual
contact with staff unless there is a finding that
the staff member did not consent to such
contact (28 CFR 115.78(e)).
• No incarcerated person may be disciplined
for falsely reporting sexual abuse or lying,
even if an investigation does not establish
evidence sufficient to substantiate the
allegation, if the report was made in good faith
based upon a reasonable belief that the
alleged conduct occurred (28 CFR 115.78(f)).
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(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for DM 600 – Discipline
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
facility manager before the disciplinary separation Actions
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall If an incarcerated person is on disciplinary
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until separation status for 30 consecutive days,
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall there shall be a review by the Detention
be documented. Division Assistant Sheriff before the
disciplinary separation status is continued.
The review shall include a consultation with
☒ ☐ ☐
health care staff. Such reviews shall continue
at least every 15 days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. These reviews
shall be documented.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
disciplinary housing reports from January
2024 through February 2025. The
documentation appeared to be compliant with
this regulation.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have DM 600 – Discipline
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be Actions
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be Incarcerated persons in disciplinary
deprived of them through any portion of the day separation shall not be deprived of bedding or
☒ ☐ ☐
except that those incarcerated persons who engage clothing except in cases where the
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be incarcerated person destroys such articles or
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a uses them to attempt suicide (15 CCR
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall 1083(a)(2)).
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or DM 600 – Discipline
medical staff determine that an individual has serious DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person DM 600 – Discipline
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, DM 600 – Discipline
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
disciplinary purposes. Actions
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(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the DM 600 – Discipline
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these Actions
regulations.
Whenever an incarcerated person in
disciplinary separation is denied personal
care items or activities that are usually
☒ ☐ ☐
authorized to the general population, except
for restrictions imposed as a result of a
disciplinary hearing, the correctional deputy
taking such action shall document the
circumstances that necessitated the need to
restrict personal items or activities in the
incarcerated person's management notes.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. DM 600 – Discipline
DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
Under no circumstances will an incarcerated
person be denied food as a means of
punishment.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld DM 600 – Discipline
except in cases where the incarcerated person has DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
violated correspondence regulations, in which case Actions
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72
hours, without the review and approval of the facility Incarcerated persons in disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
manager. separation shall have the same privileges to
write and receive correspondence as
incarcerated persons in general population,
except in cases where incarcerated persons
violated correspondence regulations.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be DM 600 – Discipline
suspended as a disciplinary measure. DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
Access to courts and legal counsel shall not
be suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS DM 600 – Discipline
DM 601.5.1 – Archive of Files
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept
☒ ☐ ☐
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This The Disciplinary Separation File will be
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule retained by the Office in accordance with
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. established records retention schedules.
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1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING
This policy is intended to provide guidelines
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the for facility staff to assist in minimizing the risk
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall of contracting and/or spreading
develop a written plan to address the identification, communicable diseases. In conjunction with
treatment, control and follow-up management of the Sheriff's Office Bloodborne Pathogens
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan Exposure Control Plan, the Detention
☒ ☐ ☐
shall cover the intake screening procedures, Division Aerosol Transmissible Disease
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical Exposure Control Plan, the Detention
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during Division COVID Prevention Plan, and all
incarceration and coordination with public health officials associated Office and County safety plans.
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated
people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and
procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐
federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
persons and custody staff;
Communicating with employees, other
employers and the local health officer
☒ ☐ ☐
regarding the suspected or diagnosed
infectious disease status of referred
incarcerated persons, including notification of
exposed employees.
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of
exposure to others; Any incarcerated person suspected of having
☒ ☐ ☐
a communicable disease will be evaluated by
a qualified health care professional as soon
as reasonably practicable.
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
medical needs, and safety of the affected
incarcerated persons; Incarcerated persons suspected of having
☒ ☐ ☐
communicable diseases will be appropriately
isolated until disease confirmation and the
period of communicability is determined.
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
that address the limits of confidentiality; and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
possible exposure of custody staff to a
communicable disease. Notification to the public health department of
all reportable diseases and conditions shall
☒ ☐ ☐ be made as soon as practicable. This is done
by completing appropriate forms, and if
necessary, contacting the public health
department directly for situations of multiple
spread occurrences.
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1211 SICK CALL DM 702 – Non-Emergency Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health It is the policy of this office to provide daily
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, access to qualified health care professionals
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons in order for incarcerated persons to request
or provision made that any incarcerated person medical services (15 CCR 1200). All health
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such care requests will be documented, triaged,
attention. and referred appropriately by medical staff.
Qualified health care professionals will
☒ ☐ ☐
conduct sick call and clinics for health care
services on a scheduled basis to ensure a
timely response to requests for medical
services.
BSCC staff witnessed sick call appointments
while on-site for the physical inspection. The
appointments appeared to be compliant with
this regulation.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING DM 900 – Food Service
DM 900.9 – Meal Service Procedure
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall There must be no more than 14 hours
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one between a substantial evening meal and
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food breakfast.
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14
☒ ☐ ☐
hours pass between evening and morning meals. Incarcerated persons who miss, or may miss,
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people a regularly scheduled meal must be provided
on medical diets in less than the time period outlined with a beverage and a sandwich or substitute
above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. meal. Approved snacks should be served to
incarcerated persons on medical diets in less
than the 14-hour period if prescribed by the
Responsible Physician or registered dietitian.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the DM 900 – Food Service
actual consumption of each meal except for those on DM 900.9 – Meal Service Procedure
medical diets where the responsible physician has
☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed additional time. Incarcerated persons must be provided a
minimum of 15 minutes dining time for each
meal.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who DM 900 – Food Service
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall DM 900.9 – Meal Service Procedure
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but An incarcerated person admitted to the
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities facility for 72 hours or more and assigned to
shall include, but not be limited to: a living unit shall be issued a set of facility
(a) Clean socks and footwear; clothing. The issue of clothing appropriate to
the climate for incarcerated persons shall
☒ ☐ ☐
include but is not limited to: (15 CCR 1260):
• Clean socks.
• Clean outer garments.
• Clean undergarments (e.g., shorts,
undershirt, two bras and four pairs of
underwear).
• Footwear.
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(b) Clean outergarments; and, DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
footwear specified in this regulation. This option
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility An incarcerated person's personal
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. ☒ ☐ ☐ undergarments and footwear may be
substituted for the institutional
undergarments and footwear, provided there
is a legitimate medical necessity for the items
and they are approved by the medical staff.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more clean and free of holes or tears, reasonably
compatible with their gender identity and gender ☒ ☐ ☐ fitted, durable, and easily laundered and
expression. repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free
of holes or tears, and substantially free of
stains. Individuals shall be able to select the
garment type more compatible with their
gender identity and gender expression.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL
CLOTHING
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned,
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Persons
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal
hygiene items. Personal hygiene items, hair care services,
and facilities for showers will be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
accordance with applicable laws and
regulations. This is to maintain a standard of
hygiene among incarcerated persons in
compliance with the requirements
established by state laws as part of a healthy
living environment.
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Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
maximum allowance. Persons
Incarcerated persons shall, upon request, be
☒ ☐ ☐ provided with materials necessary for
personal hygiene with regard to their
menstrual cycle and reproductive system.
These items include tampons, sanitary pads
and panty liners and will be provided free of
charge, regardless of indigency status.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
supply themself with the following personal care items, DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, Persons
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush, Each incarcerated person held more than 24
hours who does not have the following
personal care items because of either
indigency, or the absence of an incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
person canteen shall be issued the following
items:
• Toothbrush
• Dentifrice
• Soap
• Comb
• Shaving implements
(b) Dentifrice, DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(c) Soap, DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(d) Comb, and DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(e) Shaving implements. DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
hours of housing assignment. DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
Persons
Personal care items shall be issued within the
☒ ☐ ☐
first 12 hours of a housing assignment.
BSCC staff confirmed that personal care
items are issued during the booking process.
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
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Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Persons
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections Regulations with detailed hair care cleaning
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ and sanitation requirements shall be posted
Regulations. in a conspicuous place for use by all hair care
personnel and incarcerated persons. Single-
use items, such as cotton pads and neck
strips, shall be properly disposed of
immediately after a single use.
1266 SHOWERING DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 606.7 - Showering
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every DM 606.7 – Showering
other day or more often if possible.
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates shall be permitted to shower upon
assignment to a housing unit, at least every
other day thereafter and more often if
practicable.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
prohibited from showering at least every other day DM 606.7 - Showering
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES DM 606 - Grooming
(a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Facility Manager or the authorized
designee shall establish written procedures
for incarcerated person hair care services.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of DM 606 - Grooming
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Incarcerated persons shall generally be
least once a month. The facility administrator may permitted to receive hair care services once
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are ☒ ☐ ☐ per month after being in custody for at least
considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 30 days. Staff may suspend access to hair
care services if an incarcerated person
appears to be a danger to themself or others
or to the safety and security of the facility.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a DM 606 - Grooming
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Grooming equipment will be disinfected
☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of before and after each use by the methods
Regulations. approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who Mattresses will be serviceable and enclosed
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ in an easily cleanable, nonabsorbent material
limited to: and conform to the size of the bunk.
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the Mattresses will be cleaned and disinfected
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; when an incarcerated person is released or
upon reissue.
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐ DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
(c) one towel; and, DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐ DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
incarcerated person.
☒ ☐ ☐
Two blankets or a sleep bag may be issued in
place of one mattress cover or one sheet at
the request of the incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DM 800 – Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE
It is the policy of the Office to maintain a safe
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and sanitary facility. To accomplish this goal,
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable regular sanitation and housekeeping
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the inspections of the detention facilities will be
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule conducted on a scheduled basis. They will be
☒ ☐ ☐
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and conducted to ensure an acceptable level of
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
which may be found. facilities and shall provide for a regular
schedule of housekeeping tasks and
inspections to identify and correct unsanitary
and/or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, DM 800 – Sanitation Inspections
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the
health authority.
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Are minors held in jail cells? No Juveniles are held in this facility.
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
☐ ☒ ☐
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒
defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and
adults confined in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed
approaches in protecting minors from contact.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
1B
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting
information regarding minors who present a risk or
hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒
the separation of such minors to the extent possible
within the limits of the facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical,
mental health, or developmental disability treatment.
☐ ☐ ☒
Written procedures shall be established by the
responsible health administrator in cooperation with the
facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from
adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact
☐ ☐ ☒
with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the
Welfare and Institutions Code.
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1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
2B
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☐ ☐ ☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
3B
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☐ ☐ ☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
4B
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☐ ☐ ☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
5B
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
☐ ☐ ☒
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
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(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
☐ ☐ ☒
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☐ ☐ ☒
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
a pregnant minor during a medical emergency,
☐ ☐ ☒
labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or
termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒
standards and policies governing pregnant minors.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 5641
FACILITY: Sonoma Main Adult Detention TYPE: II RC: 848
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: March 3, 2025
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Tota DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC l RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
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' X 8.5' 1 1 1
2 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 10.6' X 6.9' X 8.5' 1
3 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 10.6' X 6.3' X 8.5' 1
4 Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 10.6' X 6.5' X 8.5' 1
5 Sobering 1980 1 8 (8) 10.6' X 16.0' X 8.0' 1 1 1
6 Sobering 1980 1 3 (3) 12.6' X 5.9' X 8.5' 1 1 1
7 Sobering 1980 1 3 (3) 12.6' X 6.0' X 8.5' 1 1 1
8 Holding 1980 1 2 (2) 12.5' X 5.0' X 8.5' 1 1 1
9 Holding 1980 1 2 (2) 12.5' X 5.3' X 8.5' 1 1 1
10 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 12.6' X 10.1' X 8.5' 1 1 1
11 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 12.5' X 8.0' X 8.5' 1 1 1
12 Holding 1980 1 11 (11) 10.3' X 10.8' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Waiting Non- 23.6' X 31.0' X 8.5' 2 2 2
rated
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' X 8.5' 2 2 2
2 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 6.5' X 8.0' X 8.5' 1 1 1
3 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 6.5' X 8.0' X 8.5' 1 1 1
4 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 6.5' X 11.4' X 8.5' 1 1 1
5 Holding 1980 1 11 (11) 8.6' X 15.0' X 8.5' 2 2 2
Court Holding – 2nd Floor
1 Holding 1980 1 2 (2) 7.9' X 9.1' X 8.5' 1 1 1
2 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 7.5' X 14.5' X 8.5' 1 1 1
3 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 7.9' X 14.5' X 8.5' 1 1 1
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4 Holding 1980 1 2 (2) 8.0' X 8.5' X 8.5' 1 1 1
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
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' X 8.5' 1 1 1
2 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 7.0' X 11.1' X 8.5' 1 1 1
3 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 7.0' X 11.1' X 8.5' 1 1 1
4 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 7.0' X 11.1' X 8.5' 1 1 1
5 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 6.9' X 10.3' X 8.5' 1 1 1
6 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 7.0' X 10.3' X 8.5' 1 1 1
7 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 6.9' X 10.3' X 8.5' 1 1 1
8 Holding 1980 1 4 (4) 7.0' X 10.3' X 8.5' 1 1 1
9 Holding 1980 1 8 (8) 11.1' X 10.3' X 8.5' 1 1 1
A Module –
Double 1988 23 2 2 46 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Single 1980 27 1 1 27 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Dayroom 6
B Module –
Double 1988 19 2 2 38 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Single 1980 31 1 1 31 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Dayroom 6
C Module –
Double 1988 23 2 2 46 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Single 1980 27 1 1 27 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Dayroom 6
D Module –
Double 1988 19 2 2 38 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Single 1980 31 1 1 31 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Dayroom 6
E Module –
EG Single 1991 6 1 1 6 1 1 1
Double 1991 44 2 2 88 1 1 1
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Dayroom 1991 5114 square feet 5
EP (PC) Single 1991 2 1 1 2 1 1 1
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Double 1991 5 2 2 10 1 1 1
Dayroom 1991 536 square feet 1
EA (Ad. Single 1991 7 1 1 7 1 1 1
Seg.)
Dayroom 1991 488 square feet 1
F Module – Mental Health 2 (Co-Ed)
Notes: FA and FP are used for Mental Health Overflow, with FP also used for Ad. Seg
Notes: During the 2010-12 inspection, security glazing had been added to the second tier to limit/prevent suicide attempts
by jumping. 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' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Single 1980 30 1 1 30 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Dayroom 6
FA Single 1980 4 1 1 4 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
FP Single 1980 4 1 1 4 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Dayroom 2
G Module –
Double 1991 52 2 2 104 1 1 1
Single 1991 6 1 6 6 1 1 1
Dayroom 4619 square feet 7
H Module –
Double 1991 30 2 2 60
Single 1991 36 1 56 36 1 1 1
Dayroom 5305 square feet 7
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 feet 7
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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' X 8.5' 1 1 1
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # R RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds C
Dayroom 1980 9
Male Special – Admin. Segregation (three sections)
ME Single 1980 26 1 1 26 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Dayroom 3
MA Single 1980 14 1 1 14 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Dayroom 2
MS Single 1980 12 1 1 12 7.5' X 10.6' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Dayroom 2
Mental Health Module
Notes: Sheltered housing for outpatient mental health services. Cells 3, 4, 12, and 13 are observation cells.
Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 8.2' X 11.2' X 9.0' 1
Safety 1980 1 1 (1) 7.5' X 11.2' X 9.0' 1
Observatio Single 1980 2 1 1 (2) 7.5' X 11.0' X 9.0' 1 1 1
n
Observatio Single 1980 2 1 1 (2) 7.9' X 12.4' X 9.0' 1 1 1
n
Single 1980 18 1 1 (18) 14.0' X 7.5' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Double 1988 10 2 2 (20) 14.0' X 7.5' X 8.5' 1 1 1
Dayroom 1980 5
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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
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 H Module, 16 beds
were added to J Module, and 5 beds were added to 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 had 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 had 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 houses 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
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL 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: March 3, 2025
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2) X The initial facility was constructed under
1980 regulations, and the expansion was
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate constructed under 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 There are no cells of this type in the
facility; the regulation text 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
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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 There are no cells of this type in the
facility; the regulation text was
deleted from the checklist.
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229) X There are no cells of this type in the
facility; the regulation text was
deleted from the checklist.
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) X Some single cells constructed under the
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells 1980 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 There are no cells of this type in the
facility; the regulation text was
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
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 Later less restrictive 1994 regulations allow
for a 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
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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
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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: LIEUTENANT GRENIER AND DEPUTY RAGSAC
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: MARCH 3, 2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3 Sonoma County Detention Division Manual (DM)
DM 300 – Continuing Professional Education
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section DM 301 – Training for Managers
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall DM 303 – Training
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
date of assignment. division found the agency in compliance with applicable
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the regulations during the 2025-2026 compliance monitoring
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also cycle.
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy
Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections
Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type
I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required
to complete either the STC management course (as described in
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within
one year from date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified
in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
Persons
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in DM 212 – Staffing Plan
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
The facility is not currently housing
these regulations.
incarcerated persons. Facility staff being
used at the Main Adult Facility.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Persons
detention facility or in the building which houses a local DM 212 – Staffing Plan
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
It is the policy of the Sonoma County Sheriff's
emergency.
☒ ☐ ☐ Office to ensure the safety, security and
efficient operation of this facility by assigning
custody personnel according to a detailed
staffing plan that is developed and
maintained in accordance with law.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of Persons
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. DM 212 – Staffing Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility is not currently housing
incarcerated persons. Facility staff being
used at the Main Adult Facility.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females. DM 212 – Staffing Plan
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
☒ ☐ ☐ Whenever any female inmate(s) are confined
in either detention facility, there shall be an
appropriately trained female deputy
assigned, available, and accessible for the
supervision of the female inmates in that
facility
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Persons
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the DM 212 – Staffing Plan
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the
☒ ☐ ☐ The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
complete an annual comprehensive staffing
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
analysis to evaluate personnel requirements
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
and available staffing levels. The staffing
analysis will be used to determine staffing
needs and to develop staffing plans.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DM 504 - Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
twice every hour, no less than 10 minutes
include, but are not limited to, the following:
apart. No more than 60 minutes should lapse
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-
between each safety check
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held ☒ ☐ ☐
and housed in the facility. The facility is not currently housing
incarcerated persons.
The “Pipe” system is used at this facility.
Supervisors review the Rounds Activity
Tracking System (RATS) Inspection Log
once a shift.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DM 504 - Safety Checks
between safety checks.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
☒ ☐ ☐
twice every hour, no less than 10 minutes
apart. No more than 60 minutes should lapse
between each safety check.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety DM 504 - Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058
Cells
of these regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐ Intermittent direct visual observation rounds
of inmates held in Observation Cells shall be
completed by Correctional Staff two times
every 30 minutes, with rounds being
completed at least 10 minutes apart.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DM 504 - Safety Checks
intervals.
Safety checks shall be conducted on an
☒ ☐ ☐
irregular schedule (staggered) so that
incarcerated persons cannot predict when the
checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DM 504 - Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
Actual times of the checks and notations
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
should be recorded on the appropriate logs.
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check DM 504 - Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DM 504 - Safety Checks
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐
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(f) A documented process by which safety checks are DM 504 - Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
The agency has implemented an internal
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
audit system that requires the shift supervisor
safety checks.
to review and document any discrepancies in
the timeliness of safety checks at the
conclusion of each shift.
Safety check documentation shall be
reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the
Facility Manager or supervisor. The review
shall include any noted inconsistent
☒ ☐ ☐ documentation or any untimely completion of
safety checks.
Supervisors on each shift shall conduct and
document unannounced rounds to identify
and deter staff sexual abuse and sexual
harassment. Staff are prohibited from alerting
other staff members that these supervisory
rounds are occurring, unless such
announcement is related to the legitimate
operational functions of the facility (28 CFR
115.13(d)). These unannounced rounds shall
be documented by the Supervisor in the
Supervisor’s Activity Log.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DM 402 - Fire Safety
DM 402.6 – Fire Training
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
The Training Manager is responsible for
training standards established by the Board for general
ensuring that within the first six months of
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
assignment to the facility all staff members
☒ ☐ ☐ receive training on the use of the facility's
firefighting equipment sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency. The staff should
receive refresher training at least annually on
the use of firefighting equipment.
All sworn staff are trained in fire and life
safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one DM 402 - Fire Safety
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety DM 402.6 – Fire Training
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
Each shift will have at least one designated
staff member who is trained to maintain the
facility's firefighting equipment.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Sonoma County Detention Division Manual
(DM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Sonoma County Patrol Division Manual (PM)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
Policy last updated: 01/28/2025.
applicable Title 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.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III DM Chapter 2 – Organization and
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Administration
following: ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
(1) Table of organization, including channels of Persons
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DM 207 – Administrative and Supervisory
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspections
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 300 -Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 300.3.4 – Restrictions on the Use of
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Carotid Control Hold
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DM 705 – Health Care for Pregnant
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons
Penal Code Section 3407. DM 705.6 - Restraints
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly DM 502 - Reception
☒ ☐ ☐
received persons for release.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and DM 205 – Key and Electronic Access Device
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Control
contraband control, and key control. DM 504 -Safety Checks
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐
Act)
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specific to prevention of
Last formal review: February 4, 2025.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DM 400- Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
hostages; DM 409 - Escapes
(C) mass arrests; DM 400- Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 400.12 – Civil Disturbance
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 400- Facility Emergencies
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DM 400- Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DM 400- Facility Emergencies
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention
Suicide prevention training occurs annually
for all security staff.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 507 - Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Act)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ Act)
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for DM 514 – End of Term Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Act)
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, DM 605 - PREA (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 The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office PREA
publicly posted at the facility. Policy is posted on the department’s website.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
prevention program developed by the facility Prevention
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
☒ ☐ ☐ recognizes every life is important and has
present a suicide risk.
value, therefore there is no higher priority
The program shall include the following:
than the preservation of life. In order to
protect the health and wellbeing of all
incarcerated persons, this comprehensive
written suicide prevention and intervention
policy, will be reviewed and approved by the
medical and mental health vendors
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(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
personnel. Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐ All Staff who have direct contact with
incarcerated persons shall receive suicide
prevention training.
BSCC staff confirmed that all staff receive
annual suicide prevention training.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
intake and prior to housing assignment. Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
At Booking, staff members are trained to
identify suicidal incarcerated persons or
those who pose a high risk of suicide by
taking into consideration the totality of all
information received.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Evaluation
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
classification.
Prevention
Incarcerated persons identified as being a
risk of suicide require closer supervision in a
setting that minimizes opportunities for self-
harm. Correctional Staff with concurrence
☒ ☐ ☐
from mental health and/or medical staff will
discuss the most appropriate housing
location for the incarcerated person. Every
incarcerated person is different, and every
situation is different, and all housing
assignments will be carefully evaluated on a
case-by-case basis, with the safety of the
incarcerated person being the paramount
concern.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Evaluation
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
risk.
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐ The Detention Division recognizes that
suicide prevention cannot be effective without
good communication and collaboration
between custody, mental health and medical
staff. The main purpose of the Suicide
Prevention Committee is to facilitate such
communication
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(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least Evaluation
restrictive environment should be considered. DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐ Housing options for incarcerated persons at a
risk of suicide shall carefully take into
consideration the isolation aspects of the
housing assignment. The following strategies
will be used to reduce the amount of time an
incarcerated person is isolated and/or feels
isolated in their cell.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
procedures. Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
When a staff member becomes aware an
incarcerated person is attempting suicide or
appears to have committed suicide, he/she
will immediately announce over the radio, or
by any other communication method at
☒ ☐ ☐
his/her disposal, the exact location of the
incident. Available backup Deputies, the
Sergeant responsible for the area, and
Medical Staff shall immediately respond to
the area of the incident. When an appropriate
number of backup Deputies have arrived for
an incarcerated person who has attempted
suicide and the incarcerated person is under
control, Correctional Staff and/or Medical
Staff will immediately begin providing medical
aid and/or life saving measures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
attempts. Evaluation
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Evaluation
administrator, including the development of a corrective DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
Prevention
administrative review.
☒ ☐ ☐ The Suicide Prevention Committee shall
review any completed suicide or attempted
suicide requiring off-site medical care or
hospitalization within 30 days and, if
necessary, assist in the implementation of
corrective actions. Additionally, an
administrative review.
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(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
All identified acutely suicidal incarcerated
persons or high suicide risk incarcerated
persons shall receive preventative
supervision, treatment and therapeutic follow-
up in compliance with the policies and
procedures of the Detention Division.
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
from court as determined by the mental health director. Evaluation
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DM 400- Facility Emergencies
DM 402 – Fire Safety
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire BSCC reviewed documentation of joint
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression reviews, which are documented on a cover
which shall include, but not be limited to: sheet to ensure the plan is current.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local DM 400- Facility Emergencies
fire department to be included as part of the policy and DM 402 – Fire Safety
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Regulations Section 1029);
☒ ☐ ☐
Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Facility
Manager shall, in cooperation with the local
fire department or other qualified entity,
develop a plan for responding to a fire.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff DM 400- Facility Emergencies
with two-year retention of the inspection record; DM 402 – Fire Safety
DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
The Office shall be inspected by an appointed
staff member who is qualified to perform fire
and safety inspections on a monthly basis to
ensure that fire safety standards are
☒ ☐ ☐ maintained.
BSCC staff confirmed that monthly fire drills
are performed at each facility.
BSCC staff reviewed the monthly fire
inspections and confirmed the retention of the
documentation was compliant with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and DM 400- Facility Emergencies
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires DM 402 – Fire Safety
inspections at least once every two years; DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
The last fire inspection occurred on
01/19/2024.
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(d) an evacuation plan; and, DM 400- Facility Emergencies
DM 402 – Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated DM 400- Facility Emergencies
people in the case of fire. DM 402 – Fire Safety
DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
The Facility Manager or the authorized
designee shall develop a plan for the
emergency housing of incarcerated persons
in the event of a fire (15 CCR 1032(e)). The
☒ ☐ ☐
plan should include procedures for continuing
to house incarcerated persons in the facility,
identification of alternate facilities and the
potential capacity of those facilities,
incarcerated person transportation options,
and contact information for allied agencies.
This plan shall be reviewed annually and
revised if necessary.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING DM 203 – Incarcerated Person Records
0B
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics It is the policy of this office that all records
accounting system which reflects the monthly average shall be complete and comprehensive,
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people resulting in reliable data that provides
by gender and juvenile status. information about each incarcerated person's
period of confinement, as well as histories of
☒ ☐ ☐
previous confinement in this facility. All
incarcerated person records are official office
documents and should be used for official
business only. Incarcerated person records
are a vital component of the criminal justice
system and should only be released to
authorized persons.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with DM 203 – Incarcerated Person Records
applicable demographic information as described in the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey. BSCC staff confirmed that the Jail Profile
Survey was current.
1041 RECORDS DM 203 – Incarcerated Person Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV It shall be the responsibility of the Detention
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for Records Bureau, Classification Unit,
the maintenance of individual records for each Programs Unit, and Medical Department to
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be maintain records on all persons who have
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, been committed or assigned to this facility,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ including but not limited to the following:
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible intake information, personal property
physician and staff response, and non-medical receipts, commitment papers, court orders,
information regarding disabilities and other limitations. reports of disciplinary actions taken, medical
orders issued by the responsible physician
and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other
limitations.
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(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, DM 203 – Incarcerated Person Records
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities Act)
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DM 600.3.3 – Rule Violation Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The Office will retain copies of rule violation
and procedures for the maintenance of written records reports, including the disposition of each
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical violation (15 CCR 1084) in accordance with
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee the Office records retention policy. Rule
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other violation incident reports are required for
☒ ☐ ☐
person. major rule violations or any other violation that
will require investigation or a formal
resolution. The staff member who observed
or detected the rule violation or who was
charged with investigating a rule violation is
responsible for completing the rule violation
incident report.
Such records shall include the names of the persons DM 600.3.3 – Rule Violation Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken,
and the date and time of the occurrence. The Disciplinary Grievance Deputy
investigating the violation shall ensure that
certain items are documented in the
investigation or rule violation incident report,
including:
• Date and time the explanation and the
written copy of the complaint and appeal
process was provided to the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
person.
• The incarcerated person's response to the
charges.
• Reasons for any sanctions.
• The identity of any staff or witnesses
involved, as revealed by the incarcerated
person.
• The findings of the Disciplinary Review
Board.
• The incarcerated person's appeal, if any.
• The appeal findings, if applicable.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff DM 600.3.3 – Rule Violation Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
Information Plan
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review
the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
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(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(2) 1061, Education Plan DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(3) 1062, Visiting DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(4) 1063, Correspondence DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(5) 1064, Library Service DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(10) 1069, Orientation DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(12) 1071, Voting DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(13) 1072, Religious Observance DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
Persons ☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
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(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services DM 210 – Community Relations and Public
☒ ☐ ☐ Information Plan
DM 210.3 - Responsibilities
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Review
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section All in-custody deaths shall be reported within
☒ ☐ ☐
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of 10 days of the death to the state Attorney
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC General’s office and Board of State and
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Community Corrections, in accordance with
reporting guidelines and statutory
requirements.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
health administrator, shall develop written policy and DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall The initial CMR should be conducted by the
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Responsible Physician and, if available, a
designee, the health administrator, the responsible mental health care professional. The CMR
physician and other health care, and supervision staff should be finalized within 30 days by the
who are relevant to the incident. Responsible Physician. The findings should
be shared with the treating staff.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Review
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐
Corrective actions identified through the CMR
should be implemented and monitored in
accordance with policy.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
initial review report of every in-custody death to the DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Review
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review
☒ ☐ ☐
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of An Initial Review report shall be written and
section 832.10 of the Penal Code. submitted to the Board of State and
Community Corrections within 60 days of the
death.
The initial review report shall contain the following DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
information: DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
(1) Demographic information Review
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth BSCC staff confirmed through speaking with
(C) Date of death staff, that an in-custody death report would
(D) Time of death contain all the information required in this
(E) Gender section. Sonoma has not had an ICD since
(F) Race and ethnicity the section has been updated to require this
(G) Relevant medical history information.
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
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(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility Review
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the No minors are held within this facility.
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DM 507 - Classification
DM 507.4 – Classification Plan
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II,
or III facility shall develop and implement a written This policy describes the Sonoma County
classification plan designed to properly assign Sheriff's Office's classification process, which
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities is designed to properly assign incarcerated
according to the categories of gender identity, age, persons to housing units and activities
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, according to the categories of sex, age,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or charged, physical or mental health needs,
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ assaultive/non-assaultive behavior and other
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such criteria which will provide for the safety of the
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the incarcerated persons and staff.
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish DM 507 - Classification
and implement a classification system which will include DM 507.4 – Classification Plan
the use of classification officers or a classification
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated The classification correctional deputy shall
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and review the status of all incarcerated persons
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as who have been incarcerated in the facility for
much information as is available about and from the more than 30 days. Additional reviews should
incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of occur each 30 days thereafter. The review
appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility should examine changes in the incarcerated
administrator or designee. Each person may request a person's behavior or circumstances and
review of their classification plan no more often than 30 should either raise, lower, or maintain the
days from their last review. ☒ ☐ ☐ classification status. The review shall also
reassess an incarcerated person's risk of
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
victimization or abusiveness based on any
deleted.
additional relevant information since an
incarcerated person's initial assessment.
During the on-site inspection, BSCC staff sat
down with a Classification Deputy and
watched them perform a classification review
and initial interview. Both appeared to be
compliant with this regulation.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DM 507 - Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis DM 507.4 – Classification Plan
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety DM 507.7 – Reviews and Appeals
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.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy is intended to provide guidelines
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and for facility staff to assist in minimizing the risk
procedures specifying those symptoms that require of contracting and/or spreading
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a communicable diseases. In conjunction with
☒ ☐ ☐
medical evaluation is completed. the Sheriff's Office Bloodborne Pathogens
Exposure Control Plan, the Detention
Division Aerosol Transmissible Disease
Exposure Control Plan, the Detention
Division COVID Prevention Plan, and all
associated Office and County safety plans.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Each newly booked incarcerated person shall
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of be evaluated for health care needs and signs
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or and symptoms of infectious disease. The
other special medical problem identified by the health ☒ ☐ ☐ receiving screening includes questions
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical regarding known symptoms of TB, HIV,
screening from. sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and
HBV. The individual completing the medical
screening should observe the incarcerated
person for obvious signs of infection.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DM 721 – Continuation of Care
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated All Staff Members who receive any
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of information from an incarcerated person or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. from any other source that indicate an
incarcerated person has recently engaged in
suicidal behavior, or in behavior which may
☒ ☐ ☐
deem an incarcerated person at risk, or
observe any behavioral signs exhibited by an
incarcerated person that may be indicative of
suicidal behavior, these concerns must be
immediately communicated to a Deputy and
a mental health clinician shall be immediately
notified. A Classification/Health Services
Input form will be completed and submitted to
the mental health vendor.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this DM 721 – Continuation of Care
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled. Correctional Staff will refer an incarcerated
person to a mental health clinician and will
☒ ☐ ☐ complete and submit a Classification/Health
Services Input form when they observe
behavior, expressed or displayed, that based
on their training and experience causes a
staff member to be concerned for the mental
health and/or safety of any incarcerated
person.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. DM 721 – Continuation of Care
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Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
safety of the person in crisis or others. DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
DM 721 – Continuation of Care
Incarcerated persons identified as being a
risk of suicide require closer supervision in a
setting that minimizes opportunities for self-
harm. Correctional Staff with concurrence
☒ ☐ ☐ from mental health and/or medical staff will
discuss the most appropriate housing
location for the incarcerated person. Every
incarcerated person is different, and every
situation is different, and all housing
assignments will be carefully evaluated on a
case-by-case basis, with the safety of the
incarcerated person being the paramount
concern.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Incarcerated persons who pose a heightened
administrative separation of incarcerated people. risk to themselves or others require special
management, including frequent interaction
and increased supervision by staff.
☒ ☐ ☐ Interaction with special management
incarcerated persons is essential to
maintaining a safe, secure, and humane
environment. This policy establishes
guidelines and procedures for interacting with
special management incarcerated persons in
the custody of the Sonoma County Sheriff's
Office.
Policies and procedures must include: DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Persons
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of This office shall provide for the secure and
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility restrictive housing of any special
☒ ☐ ☐
staff. management incarcerated person but shall
not impose more deprivation of privileges
than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or
the public.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
an incarcerated person’s health. Persons
Incarcerated persons who are in protective
☒ ☐ ☐
custody shall receive all services and
programs that are available to incarcerated
persons in general population and that are
deemed a privilege.
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
incarcerated people who have: Persons
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the The facility is not currently housing
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and incarcerated persons. The facility does not
facility staff. house administrative separation individuals.
(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 DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
administrative separation to obtain the objective of Persons
☐ ☐ ☒
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
evaluation of the need to continue placement in Persons
administrative separation.
The Classification Sergeant or the
classification deputy shall review the status of
all incarcerated persons who are housed in
restrictive housing units and designated for
☐ ☐ ☒
administrative separation or protective
custody. This review shall occur every 30
days. The review should include information
about these incarcerated persons to
determine whether their status in
administrative separation and protective
custody is still warranted.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
Cells
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who
display behavior which results in the destruction of The facility does not have safety cells
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to ☐ ☐ ☒
self or others. This facility will employ the use of safety,
observation, and sobering cells to protect
incarcerated persons from injury or to prevent
the destruction of property by an incarcerated
person in accordance with applicable law.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Cells
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
☐ ☐ ☒
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
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(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment DM 513 – Safety, Sobering and Observation
or as a substitute for treatment. Cells
DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
☐ ☐ ☒ A sobering, observation, or safety cell shall
not be used as punishment or as a substitute
for treatment. The Facility Manager or the
authorized designee shall review this policy
annually with the Responsible Physician.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
approval of the facility manager or designee, or Cells
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
Placement of an incarcerated person into a
safety cell requires approval of the Watch
☐ ☐ ☒ Commander, or designee, or responsible
health care staff (15 CCR 1055). These
placements are temporary and shall last only
as long as necessary to deescalate behaviors
and ensure the inmate is safe for transfer to a
less restrictive setting without causing harm
or damage.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of Cells
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a A medical assessment of the incarcerated
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. person in the safety cell shall occur as close
to the time of placement as reasonably
possible, but in any event, no later than within
☐ ☐ ☒ one hour of placement. Continued
assessment of the inmate in the safety cell
shall be conducted by a qualified health care
professional and shall occur at least every
four hours thereafter and shall medically clear
an inmate for continued retention at least
every 24 hours. Medical assessments shall
be documented.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
care staff shall obtain a mental health Cells
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. A mental health assessment shall be
conducted as close to the time of placement
as reasonably possible, but in any event, no
later than within four hours of placement in
☐ ☐ ☒
the safety cell. Continued assessment of the
inmate in the safety cell shall be conducted by
a qualified mental health professional and
shall occur at least every four hours
thereafter. The mental health professional's
assessments and recommendations shall be
documented.
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(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute Cells
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
documented.
A safety check consisting of direct visual
observation that is sufficient to assess the
☐ ☐ ☒ incarcerated person's well-being and
behavior shall occur at least twice every 30
minutes with no more than a 15-minute lapse
between safety checks.
The facility is not currently housing
incarcerated persons.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. Cells
DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
Incarcerated persons in safety cells shall be
given the opportunity to have fluids (water,
☐ ☐ ☒ juices). Correctional deputies shall provide
the fluids in paper cups. The incarcerated
persons shall be given sufficient time to drink
the fluids prior to the cup being removed.
Each time an incarcerated person is provided
the opportunity to drink fluids will be
documented on the safety cell log.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably Cells
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☐ ☐ ☒ DM 513.3 – Safety Cell Procedures
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section DM 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 The facility does not have sobering cells.
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. The facility is not currently housing
incarcerated persons.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
as they are able to continue the admission process or are Cells
no longer a risk to themselves or others. DM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures
☐ ☐ ☒ Incarcerated persons will be removed from
the sobering cell when they no longer pose a
threat to their own safety and the safety of
others and are able to continue the booking
process.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody Cells
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☐ ☒ DM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. Cells
DM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures
Qualified health care professionals shall
assess the medical condition of the
incarcerated person 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. Only incarcerated persons
who continue to need the protective housing
of a sobering cell will continue to be detained
in such housing.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half Cells
hour. Such observation shall be documented. DM 513.4 – Sobering Cell Procedures
A safety check consisting of direct visual
observation that is sufficient to assess the
incarcerated person's well-being and
behavior shall occur at least twice every 30
minutes on an irregular schedule, with rounds
☐ ☐ ☒
being completed at least 10 minutes apart.
Each visual observation of the incarcerated
person by staff shall be documented.
Supervisors shall check the logs for
completeness at the end of each shift and
document this action on the sobering cell log
The facility is not currently housing
incarcerated persons.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The safety and security of this facility is
procedures for the identification and evaluation, dependent on a classification system that
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and identifies incarcerated persons who pose a
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with risk to themselves or to others. Incarcerated
☐ ☐ ☒
developmental disabilities. persons who pose such a risk must be
promptly and appropriately separated from
the general incarcerated persons population
until such time that they no longer pose a risk.
Staff must have the ability to promptly
separate these incarcerated persons pending
further review.
The health authority or designee shall contact the DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Persons
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement It is the policy of this office that restraints shall
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which others, or property damage. Restraints may
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒ also be applied according to an incarcerated
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this person's classification, such as maximum
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
other restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated person while the person is being
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility moved outside the cell or housing unit.
manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated
person in restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
(1) acceptable restraint devices; Detention Facilities
This policy shall apply to the use of specific
types of restraints, such as four/five-point
☐ ☐ ☒ restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory
restraints, and similar restraint systems, as
well as all other restraints, including
handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when
such restraints are used to restrain any
incarcerated person for prolonged periods.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability Detention Facilities
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
☐ ☐ ☒
BSCC staff noticed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation devices located throughout the
facility while on the physical inspection.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
Restrained incarcerated persons should be
protected from abuse by other incarcerated
☐ ☐ ☒ persons. Under no circumstances will
restrained incarcerated persons be housed
with incarcerated persons who are not in
restraints. In most instances, restrained
incarcerated persons are housed alone or in
an area designated for restrained persons.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
Incarcerated persons who are confined in
restraints shall be given fluids. Provisions
☐ ☐ ☒
shall be made to accommodate any toileting
needs at least once every two hours.
Hydration (water or juices) will be provided no
less than once every two hours or when
requested by the incarcerated person.
(5) exercising of extremities. DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
☐ ☐ ☒
Detention Facilities
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(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
following requirements: Detention Facilities
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment. Restraints shall never be used for retaliation
or as punishment. Restraints shall not be
utilized any longer than is reasonably
necessary to control the incarcerated person.
☐ ☐ ☒ Restraints are to be applied only when less
restrictive methods, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted
and are deemed ineffective in controlling the
dangerous behavior of an incarcerated
person (15 CCR 1029(a)(4); 15 CCR 1058).
Each incident where restraints are used shall
be documented.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
incarcerated people who display behavior which Detention Facilities
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. It is the policy of this office that restraints shall
be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to
☐ ☐ ☒ others, or property damage. Restraints may
also be applied according to an incarcerated
person's classification, such as maximum
security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
incarcerated person while the person is being
moved outside the cell or housing unit.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Detention Facilities
☐ ☐ ☒
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
restraints only with the approval of the facility Detention Facilities
manager, the facility watch commander, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention ☐ ☐ ☒ The specific reasons for the continued need
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. for restraints shall be reviewed, documented,
and approved by the Facility Manager or the
Watch Commander at least every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Detention Facilities
☐ ☐ ☒
Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be
obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
shall be secured within one hour from the time of Detention Facilities
placement.
☐ ☐ ☒ Within one hour of placement in restraints, a
qualified health care professional shall
document an opinion regarding the
placement and retention of the restraints.
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(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
four hours of placement. Detention Facilities
As soon as practicable, but within four hours
☐ ☐ ☒ of placement in restraints, the incarcerated
person must be evaluated by a mental health
professional to assess whether the
incarcerated person needs immediate and/or
long-term mental health treatment.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Detention Facilities
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Staff members shall conduct continuous
person. Such observation shall be documented. direct face-to-face observation at least twice
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area check the incarcerated person's physical
which makes provisions to protect the person from ☐ ☐ ☒ well-being and behavior. Restraints shall be
abuse. checked to verify correct application and to
ensure they do not compromise circulation.
All checks shall be documented, with the
actual time recorded by the person doing the
observation, along with a description of the
incarcerated person's behavior. Any actions
taken should also be noted in the log.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
consultation with responsible health care staff Detention Facilities
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the IF the Facility Manager, or the authorized
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further designee, in consultation with responsible
☐ ☐ ☒
evaluation. health care staff determines that the
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 DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Detention Facilities
maximum time limits for placement.
☐ ☐ ☒ Where applicable, the Facility Manager shall
use the restraint device manufacturer's
recommended maximum time limits for
placement.
(11) All events and information related to the DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
placement in restraints shall be documented and Detention Facilities
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The The facility does not utilize restraint devices.
☐ ☐ ☒
documentation shall include: the reason for The facility is not currently housing
placement; person authorizing placement; names of incarcerated persons.
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant No females are housed in this facility. The
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the facility is not currently housing incarcerated
policy shall include reference to the following: persons.
Restraints will not be used on incarcerated
☐ ☐ ☒
persons who are known to be pregnant
unless based on an individualized
determination that restraints are reasonably
necessary for the legitimate safety and
security needs of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public. Should restraints be
necessary, the restraints shall be the least
restrictive available and the most reasonable
under the circumstances.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Detention Facilities
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
☐ ☐ ☒ Incarcerated persons who are known to be
pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their
backs or in recovery after delivery shall not be
restrained by the use of leg irons, waist
chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Detention Facilities
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, ☐ ☐ ☒ No incarcerated person who is in labor,
the staff, or the public. delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be
restrained by wrists, ankles, or both, unless
deemed necessary for the safety and security
of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Detention Facilities
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
☐ ☐ ☒
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 DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Detention Facilities
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
pregnant people.
☐ ☐ ☒
Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a
pregnant incarcerated person should be
advised of the policies and procedures
regarding the restraint of pregnant persons.
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1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE PM 336 – DNA and Forensic Identification
Data Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to DNA samples will not be collected if the
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or individuals DNA samples and print
palm print impressions from individuals who are required impressions are already in the possession of
☐ ☐ ☒
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions the Department of Justice (DOJ). Verification
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse of DNA samples on file may be determined by
following written or oral request. a DNA collection "flag" on the individual's
criminal history record (RAP sheet) or during
regular business hours, by calling DOJ at
(510) 620-3300 and pressing "1-1" in the
automated system.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of PM 336 – DNA and Forensic Identification
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Data Collection
an objective, trained and competent correctional
employee, faced with similar facts and A refusal to submit to DNA collection may be
circumstances, would consider necessary and ☐ ☐ ☒ passive or aggressive and may or may not
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation. lead to the use of force. An initial refusal in
which voluntary compliance is subsequently
attained is not considered a refusal for
reporting purposes.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by PM 336 – DNA and Forensic Identification
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Data Collection
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to Efforts to secure voluntary compliance shall
provide the requisite specimen, sample or ☐ ☐ ☒ be documented and include an advisement to
impression and the consequences of refusal. the inmate(s) of their legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of
refusing.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written PM 336 – DNA and Forensic Identification
authorization of the facility watch commander or Data Collection
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
information that reflects the fact that the offender was Force shall not be used without the prior
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or written authorization by the on duty Detention
☐ ☐ ☒
impression and refused. Division Watch Commander on a PC § 298.1
Admonishment Form. The authorization shall
include information that reflects the offender
was asked to provide the requisite specimen,
sample, or impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell PM 336 – DNA and Forensic Identification
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including Data Collection
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the All use of force events shall be video recorded,
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the including audio and shall depict all personnel
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the directly involved, to include an advisement
☐ ☐ ☒
tape shall be retained administratively. that the requisite specimen, sample or
impression is required. All use of force shall
be documented in an Incident Report. The
use of reasonable force to obtain DNA
specimens shall be preceded by efforts to
secure voluntary compliance.
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1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM DM 1000 – Inmate Programs and Services
DM 1006 – education, Vocation, and
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall Rehabilitation
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
education program for incarcerated persons. This office provides educational and
vocational programs that are designed to help
incarcerated persons improve personal skills,
☒ ☐ ☐
assist in their social development, and
improve employability after release. The
ability of the office to offer educational
programs is dictated by available funding,
incarcerated person classification, and other
required incarcerated person programs and
routines.
When such services are not made available by the DM 1000 – Inmate Programs and Services
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator DM 1006 – education, Vocation, and
shall develop and implement an education program with Rehabilitation
available resources.
Course offerings will be subject to need,
available resources, security concerns,
available space and inmate classification,
and may include the following:
• Basic education, General Educational
☒ ☐ ☐
Development (GED) preparation
• English as a second language (ESL)
• Basic literacy
• Substance abuse and healthy lifestyles
education
• Parenting courses
• Basic computer instruction
• Basic life skills
• Other courses as deemed appropriate by
the Inmate Programs Sergeant
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or DM 1000 – Inmate Programs and Services
vocational, or both, education of housed people. ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 1006 – education, Vocation, and
Rehabilitation
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be DM 1000 – Inmate Programs and Services
established. Modified academic or vocational DM 1006 – education, Vocation, and
opportunities may be provided based on sound security Rehabilitation
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ While the housing classification of an inmate
has the potential to pose security issues,
every effort, to the extent reasonably
practicable, will be made to provide
individualized educational opportunities.
1062 VISITING DM 1011 - Visitation
The facility administrator shall develop and implement The Facility Manager shall develop written
written policies and procedures, which include the procedures for incarcerated person visiting,
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall provide for as many visits and
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: visitors as facility schedules, space, and
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility number of personnel will reasonably allow,
schedules, space, and number of personnel will with no fewer visits allowed than specified by
allow. 15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility.
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(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting DM 1011 - Visitation
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. The Facility Manager shall designate a
person to develop a schedule for incarcerated
person visitation that includes daytime,
☒ ☐ ☐ evening, and weekend hours. Each
incarcerated person shall receive a copy of
the visitation schedule in the incarcerated
person handbook at orientation. The visiting
hours will also be posted in the public area of
the facility.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV DM 1011 – Visitation
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated The Facility Manager shall develop written
person each week. procedures for incarcerated person visiting,
☒ ☐ ☐ which shall provide for as many visits and
visitors as facility schedules, space, and
number of personnel will reasonably allow,
with no fewer visits allowed than specified by
15 CCR 1062 per week, by type of facility.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate DM 1011 - Visitation
operational or safety and security concern exists. All
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this DM 1011 - Visitation
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing DM 1011 - Visitation
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is ☒ ☐ ☐ The Office may not substitute video visitation
requested by an incarcerated person. for in-person visitation to meet the
requirements of 15 CCR 1062.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors DM 1011 - Visitation
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☒ ☐ ☐
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) DM 1011 - Visitation
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☒ ☐ ☐
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only DM 1011 - Visitation
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☒ ☐ ☐
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including: In person, Contact and Video Visitation
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; In person, Contact and Video Visitation
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Visitation hours; Personal visits are scheduled by phone from
0900 to 1500 Tuesday through Friday. (No
same Day Sign Ups)
Personal visits occur on Saturdays, Sundays,
and Mondays.
Visiting Hours on those days are:
1100 – 1445
1300 – 1520
1335 – 1555
1410 – 1630
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Personal visits consist of one thirty-minute
visit per day. Module workers may have two
thirty-minute visits per day.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Visitation may be denied or terminated by a
supervisor if the visitor poses a danger to the
security of the facility or if there is other good
cause. Danger to the security of the facility or
other good causes but is not limited to the
following:
(a) The visitor appears to be under the
influence of drugs and/or alcoholic
beverages.
(b) The visitor refuses to submit to being
searched.
(c) The visitor or incarcerated person violates
facility rules or posted visiting rules.
(d) The visitor fails to supervise and maintain
control of any minors accompanying the
visitor into the facility.
(e) Visitors attempting to enter this facility
with contraband will be denied a visit and may
face criminal charges.
Any visitation that is denied or terminated
early, on the reasonable grounds that the visit
may endanger the security of the facility, shall
have the actions and reasons documented. A
copy of the documentation will be placed into
the incarcerated person's file and another
copy will be forwarded to the Facility
Manager.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE DM 1009 - Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Incarcerated persons may, at their own
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: expense, send and receive mail without
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictions on quantity, provided it does not
incarcerated person may send or receive; jeopardize the safety of staff, visitors, or other
incarcerated persons, or pose an
unreasonable disruption to the orderly
operation of the facility.
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be DM 1009 - Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee approves;
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(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s DM 1009 - Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and Facility staff may inspect incoming
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; confidential correspondence for contraband.
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail Facility staff may inspect outgoing
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money confidential correspondence for contraband
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person; before it is sealed, provided the inspection is
☒ ☐ ☐
completed in the presence of the incarcerated
person. In the event that confidential
correspondence is inspected, staff shall limit
the inspection to a search for physical items
that may be included in addition to the
correspondence and shall not read the
content of the correspondence itself.
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, DM 1009 - Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds DM 1009 - Mail
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit Indigent incarcerated persons shall receive
correspondence with family members and friends but writing materials on a weekly basis, as
without limitation on the number of postage paid provided by an approved schedule
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to established by the Facility Manager. Writing
the courts. materials should include the following (15
CCR 1063):
(a) At least four pre-stamped envelopes for
correspondence with family and friends
(b) At least eight sheets of writing paper
(c) One pencil
☒ ☐ ☐
Indigent incarcerated persons shall receive
an amount of pre-stamped envelopes and
writing paper sufficient to maintain
communication with courts, legal counsel,
officials of this office, elected officials, jail
inspectors, government officials, and officials
of the Board of State and Community
Corrections. There shall be no limitation on
the number of postage-paid envelopes and
sheets of paper permitted for correspondence
to the indigent incarcerated person's attorney
and to the courts.
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1064 LIBRARY SERVICES DM 1008 – Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Facility Manager or the authorized
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV designee is responsible for the administration
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined of the library services and should appoint a
by the facility administrator. The library service shall capable member to serve as a librarian to run
include access to the following resources via paper the daily library operations. The library
documents or through electronic media and include services shall include access to current
current information on community services and information on community services and
☒ ☐ ☐
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference resources, and religious, educational, and
material and recreational reading material. recreational reading material (15 CCR 1064).
The librarian shall ensure that reading
materials are provided to the general housing
units and that any member assigned to assist
with the delivery of library services has
received the appropriate training in facility
safety and security practices.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME DM 1005 - Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall It is the policy of this office to provide
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of incarcerated persons with a minimum of 10
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of out of cell time distributed over a
seven days to include: period of seven days.
The facility is not currently housing
incarcerated persons.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and DM 1005 - Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
☒ ☐ ☐ With an opportunity for three hours of
exercise and an opportunity of seven hours of
recreation.
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. DM 1005 - Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
☒ ☐ ☐ With an opportunity for three hours of
exercise and an opportunity of seven hours of
recreation.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary DM 1005 - Exercise and Out-of-Cell Time
procedures to ensure safety and security.
The Detention Division Assistant Sheriff or
the authorized designee shall be responsible
for ensuring there is sufficient secure space
☒ ☐ ☐
allocated for physical exercise and recreation
outside the cell and adjacent dayroom areas
and that a schedule is developed to ensure
accessibility to both activities for all inmates.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND DM 1009 - Mail
WRITINGS DM 1009.7 – Books, Magazines,
Newspapers, and Periodicals
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any and prohibited by the Facility Manager,
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for incarcerated persons are permitted to
☒ ☐ ☐
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The purchase, receive, and read any book,
facility administrator shall develop and implement a newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for
written plan to make available a current newspaper or distribution by the U. S. Postal Service.
other like source, including a non-English language
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the
right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any DM 1009 - Mail
legitimate penological interest; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 1009.7 – Books, Magazines,
Newspapers, and Periodicals
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and DM 1009 - Mail
mail containing information concerning where, how, DM 1009.7 – Books, Magazines,
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any Newspapers, and Periodicals
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson,
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any Obscene publications or writings and mail
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against containing information concerning where or
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or how such matter may be obtained; any
an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of material that would have a tendency to incite
☒ ☐ ☐
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other murder, arson, riot, violent racism, or any
unlawful activity; other form of violence; any material that
would have a tendency to incite crimes
against children; any material concerning
unlawful gambling or an unlawful lottery; any
material containing information on the
manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, or
explosives or any other unlawful activity.
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages DM 1009 - Mail
received by an incarcerated person; and ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 1009.7 – Books, Magazines,
Newspapers, and Periodicals
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, DM 1009 - Mail
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may DM 1009.7 – Books, Magazines,
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one Newspapers, and Periodicals
time.
However, incarcerated persons are only
☒ ☐ ☐
allowed to store a limited amount of mail in
their cells as determined by the Facility
Manager. Excess mail will be stored with the
incarcerated person's personal property and
returned at the incarcerated person's release.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE DM 1010 – Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies The Detention Facility will provide access to
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or telephones for use by incarcerated persons
communication device beyond those telephone calls consistent with federal and state law. The
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. Facility Manager or the authorized designee
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by shall develop written procedures establishing
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ the guidelines for access and usage (15 CCR
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication 1067). All incarcerated persons will be
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices provided a copy of the telephone usage rules
may include but are not limited to videophones, as part of their incarcerated person
teletypewriters, or third-party communications orientation during the booking process.
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DM 603 – Inmate Access to Courts and
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have The purpose of this policy is to protect the
access to the court and to legal counsel. constitutional rights of inmates to access the
Such access shall consist of: courts and legal counsel, while holding
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates accountable to the rules and
regulations that govern conduct in this facility.
The staff at every level is reminded the
fundamental constitutional right of access to
courts does not end when a person is
incarcerated.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these DM 603 – Inmate Access to Courts and
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and, Counsel
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. DM 603 – Inmate Access to Courts and
Counsel
All communication between inmates and their
attorneys is confidential, including telephone
☒ ☐ ☐
conversations, written communication and
video conferencing. The content of written
attorney-client communication will not be
reviewed or censored but the documents may
be inspected for contraband.
1069 ORIENTATION DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator The Facility Manager shall provide an
shall develop written policies and procedures for the effective method of orienting all incoming
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program for people newly admitted incarcerated persons that includes an
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of incarcerated person handbook. The
placement in a living area. orientation should take place at the time of
placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
may be supplemented with video orientation.
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Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
information to each person, including those with
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English The Facility Manager should consider
proficiency (LEP). enlisting the assistance of volunteers who are
qualified and proficient in both English and
the language in which they are providing
translation assistance to translate the
☒ ☐ ☐ orientation information. Use of outside
translation sources may also be considered.
Interpretive services will be provided to
incarcerated persons who do not speak
English or any of the other languages in which
the orientation information is available.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
be limited to, the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
rules;
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(4) programs and activities available and method of DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and,
(10) availability of personal care items and DM 503 – Handbook and Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS DM 1000 - Inmate Programs and Services
DM 1006 – Education, Vocation, and
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall Rehabilitation
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies The educational and vocational programs
for individual or family social service programs for offered by the Office are available to all
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the eligible inmates and are subject to schedule,
services and resources available in the community and ☒ ☐ ☐ space, personnel and other resource
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service constraints.
delivery.
Designated space for inmate education and
vocational programs will, whenever
practicable, be designed in consultation with
the appropriate school authorities or
educational/vocational service providers.
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The range and source of such services shall be at the DM 1000 - Inmate Programs and Services
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: DM 1006 – Education, Vocation, and
(a) risk and needs assessments; Rehabilitation
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group or family counseling; Course offerings will be subject to need,
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; available resources, security concerns,
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; available space and inmate classification,
(4) vocational testing and counseling; and may include the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(6) discharge and reentry planning; • Substance abuse and healthy lifestyles
(c) referral to community resources and programs; education
(d) reentry planning and service development; • Parenting courses
(e) legal assistance; • Basic computer instruction
(f) regional center services for the developmentally • Basic life skills
disabled; and, • Other courses as deemed appropriate by
(g) community volunteers.
the Inmate Programs Sergeant
1071 VOTING DM 609 - Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Inmates who have not been convicted of a
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop felony and are in custody during trial continue
written policies and procedures whereby the county to have the right to vote. Except for individual
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, inmates who have lost the right to vote,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes. sentenced inmates also maintain this right.
☒ ☐ ☐
Because inmates are unable to access public
voting polls, the Facility Manager or the
authorized designee shall develop written
procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified inmates to vote in
local, state and federal elections, pursuant to
election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES DM 1016 – Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility This policy provides guidance regarding the
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ right of incarcerated persons to exercise their
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in religion and for evaluating accommodation
religious services, practices, and counseling on a requests for faith-based religious practices of
voluntary basis. incarcerated persons.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE DM 608 - Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall It is the policy of this office that any
develop written policies and procedures whereby all incarcerated person may file a grievance
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to relating to conditions of confinement, which
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ includes release date, housing, medical care,
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; food services, safety, hygiene and sanitation
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program needs, out of cell time opportunities,
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures; classification actions, disciplinary actions,
and food, clothing, and bedding. program participation, telephone and mail
Such policies and procedures shall include: use procedures, visiting procedures, and
allegations of sexual abuse.
(1) a grievance form; DM 608 – Grievances
BSCC staff reviewed grievance forms while
☒ ☐ ☐
doing the on-site inspection. The form
appeared to be compliant with this regulation.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a DM 608 - Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
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(3) a process for submission and handling of DM 608 - Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
anonymous grievances;
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest DM 608 – Grievances
appropriate staff level;
Staff shall attempt to informally resolve all
grievances at the lowest level. All attempts to
☒ ☐ ☐ resolve a grievance shall be documented in
the incarcerated person's management
notes. If there is no resolution at this level, the
incarcerated person may request a grievance
form.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; DM 608 – Grievances
Incarcerated persons may appeal the finding
of a grievance to the appropriate Lieutenant
as the final level of appeal within two days of
receiving the findings of the original
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance. The Lieutenant will review the
grievance and either confirm or deny it. If the
Lieutenant confirms the grievance, corrective
actions will be initiated. In either case, the
incarcerated person shall receive a written
response to the appeal.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each DM 608 – Grievances
level of review which acts on the grievance;
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility is not currently housing
incarcerated persons.
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response DM 608 - Grievances
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed
a period of 15 calendar days; ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) A provision for a non-automated initial
response within a reasonable time limit which
shall not exceed a period of 15 calendar days.
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction DM 608 - Grievances
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, DM 608 - Grievances
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct DM 608 – Grievances
regular review of grievances, responses, and
appeals. The Facility Manager should perform an
annual audit of all incarcerated person
grievances and complaints filed the previous
calendar year. The Facility Manager should
forward a memorandum to the Sheriff
detailing the findings, including
☒ ☐ ☐
recommendations regarding any changes to
policy or procedures or any additional training
that might be warranted to reduce future
complaints. Specific identifying information
regarding dates, times, or individuals named
in the complaints is not part of this process
and should not be included in the
memorandum.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: DM 608 - Grievances
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
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1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DM 600 – Discipline
DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary It is the policy of this office to maintain written
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. general categories of prohibited incarcerated
person behavior that are clear, consistent,
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
and uniformly applied. Written rules and
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered, ☒ ☐ ☐
guidelines will be made available to all
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
incarcerated persons. They will include a
process for resolving minor infractions and a
hearing process for a more serious breach of
incarcerated person rules. Criminal acts may
be referred to the appropriate criminal
agency.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply DM 600 – Discipline
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon
booking. The Office is responsible for conspicuously
posting notices about rules, disciplinary
procedures, and actions in a conspicuous
location, as set forth in 15 CCR 1080, and
☒ ☐ ☐ establishing procedures for communicating
the rules effectively to inmates with
disabilities and those who cannot read
English sufficiently.
BSCC staff noticed disciplinary rules posted
throughout the facility. Rules are also
available on the module kiosks.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable DM 600 – Discipline
to read English, and for persons with disabilities, DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED DM 600 – Discipline
PERSONS DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Any incarcerated person who violates a minor
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. rule of the facility can be subject to the
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following following informal disciplinary actions:
elements:
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- (a) Removal from programs. (Not to exceed
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may one (1) session)
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to (b) An extra work detail, not to exceed four (4)
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less hours.
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation (c) Confinement to cell, not to exceed four (4)
and supervisory approval. hours.
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Removal from a work assignment with no
loss of work time credits.
(e) Loss of cleanliness inspections rewards,
not to exceed one (1) reward.
(f) Loss of personal telephone privileges, not
to exceed one 24-hour period. (Special
Housing Only)
(g) Loss of television privileges, not to exceed
a 24-hour period. (Special Housing Only)
(h) Loss of one personal visit.
(i) Loss of one commissary service, except
personal care items.
(j) Loss of one Out-of-Cell Activity.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules DM 600 – Discipline
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to Any incarcerated person found guilty of a
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such major violation or who is being processed
violations may include, but are not limited to: administratively for a criminal violation can be
subject to one or more of the following
punitive actions:
(a) Any disciplinary action given for a minor
violation.
(b) Loss of good time credits (sentenced
individuals only).
(c) Loss of work time credits per PC 4019
(sentenced individuals only).
(d) Loss of visiting privileges, not to exceed
☒ ☐ ☐
three (3) weeks per violation.
(e) Disciplinary separation, not to exceed
thirty (30) days.
(f) Restriction of personal phone calls, not to
exceed one (1) week, with the exception of
calls to bail bond agents, attorneys or doctors.
(g) Loss of commissary privileges, except for
personal hygiene items, for up to three (3)
commissary days.
(h) Removal of clothing and/or bedding. (Only
when destruction of clothing or bedding is
involved in the violation).
(i) A 24- or 48-hour lockdown period during
which the incarcerated person must stay in
his cell with the exception of one hour out of
cell each day.
1. Loss of good time/work time. DM 600 – Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
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2. Placement in disciplinary separation. DM 600 – Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. DM 600 – Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary DM 600 – Discipline
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are DM 600 – Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges. DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person DM 600 – Discipline
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice An incarcerated person charged with a major
☒ ☐ ☐
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the rule violation shall be given a written
incarcerated person. description of the incident and the rules
violated at least 24 hours prior to a
disciplinary hearing.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a DM 600 – Discipline
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been Unless waived in writing by the incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may person, hearings may not be held in less than
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time 24 hours from the time of notification.
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to DM 600 – Discipline
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or Incarcerated persons charged with major rule
☒ ☐ ☐
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the violations are entitled to be present at a
issues are complex. hearing unless waived in writing or excluded
because their behavior poses a threat to
facility safety, security, and order.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 DM 600 – Discipline
hours after an incarcerated person has been DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
Investigations involving major rule violations
should be initiated within 24 hours of the
☒ ☐ ☐ receipt of the initial report and completed in
sufficient time for the incarcerated person to
have a disciplinary hearing, which is required
within 72 hours of the time the incarcerated
person was informed, in writing, of the
charges.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary DM 600 – Discipline
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
☒ ☐ ☐
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a DM 600 – Discipline
written statement by the fact-finders about the DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
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7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a DM 600 – Discipline
supervisor on all disciplinary action. DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
A Disciplinary Review Board shall preside
and conduct disciplinary hearings of major
rule violations. The Disciplinary Review
Board will consist of at least one Disciplinary
Grievance Deputy and an impartial
witnessing correctional deputy. The
Disciplinary Review Board will have the
☒ ☐ ☐ responsibility and authority to rule on charges
of rule violations. The Disciplinary Review
Board shall also have the power to impose
actions. Members of the Disciplinary Review
Board shall not investigate nor preside over
any disciplinary hearing on cases where
he/she was a witness or was directly involved
in the incident that generated the complaint.
The facility is not currently housing
incarcerated persons.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE DM 600 – Discipline
DM 600.3.1 – Inmate Rules and Sanctions
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule Any incarcerated person found guilty of a
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a major violation or who is being processed
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of administratively for a criminal violation can be
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the subject to one or more of the following
following: punitive actions:
(a) Loss of privileges.
(b) Extra work detail. (a) Any disciplinary action given for a minor
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. violation.
(d) Removal from work details. (b) Loss of good time credits (sentenced
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal individuals only).
Code Section 4019. (c) Loss of work time credits per PC 4019
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal (sentenced individuals only).
Code Section 4019. (d) Loss of visiting privileges, not to exceed
☒ ☐ ☐
(g) Disciplinary separation. three (3) weeks per violation.
(e) Disciplinary separation, not to exceed
thirty (30) days.
(f) Restriction of personal phone calls, not to
exceed one (1) week, with the exception of
calls to bail bond agents, attorneys or doctors.
(g) Loss of commissary privileges, except for
personal hygiene items, for up to three (3)
commissary days.
(h) Removal of clothing and/or bedding. (Only
when destruction of clothing or bedding is
involved in the violation).
(i) A 24- or 48-hour lockdown period during
which the incarcerated person must stay in
his cell with the exception of one hour out of
cell each day.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DM 600 – Discipline
DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly Actions
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group The U.S. and state constitutions expressly
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment.
degradation. Additionally, there shall be the following
limitations: • In no case shall any incarcerated
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations: person or group of incarcerated persons be
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option delegated the authority to punish any other
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and incarcerated person or group of incarcerated
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and persons (Penal Code § 4019.5; 15 CCR
with the least restrictive conditions possible. 1083).
• In no case shall a safety cell be used for
disciplinary purposes (15 CCR 1083).
• In no case shall any restraint device be
used for disciplinary purposes (15 CCR
1083).
• Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary
measure (15 CCR 1083).
• Correspondence privileges shall not be
withheld except in cases where the
incarcerated person has violated
correspondence regulations, in which case
correspondence other than legal mail may be
suspended for no longer than 72 hours
without the review and approval of the Facility
Manager (15 CCR 1083).
In no case shall access to the courts and/or
☒ ☐ ☐
legal counsel be suspended as a disciplinary
measure (15 CCR 1083).
• No incarcerated person may be deprived of
the implements necessary to maintain an
acceptable level of personal hygiene (15
CCR 1083; 15 CCR 1265).
• Disciplinary separation in excess of 30 days
without review by the Detention Division
Assistant Sheriff is prohibited. The review
shall include a consultation with health care
staff. Such reviews shall continue at least
every 15 days thereafter until the disciplinary
status has ended (15 CCR 1083).
• Discipline may be imposed for sexual
activity between incarcerated persons.
However, such activity shall not be
considered sexual abuse for purposes of
discipline unless the activity was coerced (28
CFR 115.78(g)).
• No discipline may be imposed for sexual
contact with staff unless there is a finding that
the staff member did not consent to such
contact (28 CFR 115.78(e)).
• No incarcerated person may be disciplined
for falsely reporting sexual abuse or lying,
even if an investigation does not establish
evidence sufficient to substantiate the
allegation, if the report was made in good faith
based upon a reasonable belief that the
alleged conduct occurred (28 CFR 115.78(f)).
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(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for DM 600 – Discipline
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
facility manager before the disciplinary separation Actions
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall If an incarcerated person is on disciplinary
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until separation status for 30 consecutive days,
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall there shall be a review by the Detention
be documented. Division Assistant Sheriff before the
☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary separation status is continued.
The review shall include a consultation with
health care staff. Such reviews shall continue
at least every 15 days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. These reviews
shall be documented.
The facility is not currently housing
incarcerated persons.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have DM 600 – Discipline
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be Actions
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be Incarcerated persons in disciplinary
deprived of them through any portion of the day separation shall not be deprived of bedding or
☒ ☐ ☐
except that those incarcerated persons who engage clothing except in cases where the
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be incarcerated person destroys such articles or
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a uses them to attempt suicide (15 CCR
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall 1083(a)(2)).
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or DM 600 – Discipline
medical staff determine that an individual has serious DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person DM 600 – Discipline
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group ☒ ☐ ☐ Actions
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, DM 600 – Discipline
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
disciplinary purposes. Actions
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the DM 600 – Discipline
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these Actions
regulations.
Whenever an incarcerated person in
disciplinary separation is denied personal
care items or activities that are usually
☒ ☐ ☐
authorized to the general population, except
for restrictions imposed as a result of a
disciplinary hearing, the correctional deputy
taking such action shall document the
circumstances that necessitated the need to
restrict personal items or activities in the
incarcerated person's management notes.
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(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. DM 600 – Discipline
DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
Under no circumstances will an incarcerated
person be denied food as a means of
punishment.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld DM 600 – Discipline
except in cases where the incarcerated person has DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
violated correspondence regulations, in which case Actions
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72
hours, without the review and approval of the facility Incarcerated persons in disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
manager. separation shall have the same privileges to
write and receive correspondence as
incarcerated persons in general population,
except in cases where incarcerated persons
violated correspondence regulations.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be DM 600 – Discipline
suspended as a disciplinary measure. DM 600.10 – Limitations on Disciplinary
Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
Access to courts and legal counsel shall not
be suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS DM 600 – Discipline
DM 601.5.1 – Archive of Files
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept
☒ ☐ ☐
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This The Disciplinary Separation File will be
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule retained by the Office in accordance with
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. established records retention schedules.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING
This policy is intended to provide guidelines
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the for facility staff to assist in minimizing the risk
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall of contracting and/or spreading
develop a written plan to address the identification, communicable diseases. In conjunction with
treatment, control and follow-up management of the Sheriff's Office Bloodborne Pathogens
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan Exposure Control Plan, the Detention
☒ ☐ ☐
shall cover the intake screening procedures, Division Aerosol Transmissible Disease
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical Exposure Control Plan, the Detention
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during Division COVID Prevention Plan, and all
incarceration and coordination with public health officials associated Office and County safety plans.
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated
people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and
procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐
federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
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(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
persons and custody staff;
Communicating with employees, other
employers and the local health officer
☒ ☐ ☐
regarding the suspected or diagnosed
infectious disease status of referred
incarcerated persons, including notification of
exposed employees.
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of
exposure to others; Any incarcerated person suspected of having
☒ ☐ ☐
a communicable disease will be evaluated by
a qualified health care professional as soon
as reasonably practicable.
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
medical needs, and safety of the affected
incarcerated persons; Incarcerated persons suspected of having
☒ ☐ ☐
communicable diseases will be appropriately
isolated until disease confirmation and the
period of communicability is determined.
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
☒ ☐ ☐
that address the limits of confidentiality; and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
possible exposure of custody staff to a
communicable disease. Notification to the public health department of
all reportable diseases and conditions shall
☒ ☐ ☐ be made as soon as practicable. This is done
by completing appropriate forms, and if
necessary, contacting the public health
department directly for situations of multiple
spread occurrences.
1211 SICK CALL DM 702 – Non-Emergency Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health It is the policy of this office to provide daily
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures, access to qualified health care professionals
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons in order for incarcerated persons to request
or provision made that any incarcerated person medical services (15 CCR 1200). All health
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such care requests will be documented, triaged,
attention. and referred appropriately by medical staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Qualified health care professionals will
conduct sick call and clinics for health care
services on a scheduled basis to ensure a
timely response to requests for medical
services.
The facility is not currently housing
incarcerated persons.
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1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING DM 900 – Food Service
DM 900.9 – Meal Service Procedure
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall There must be no more than 14 hours
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one between a substantial evening meal and
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food breakfast.
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14
☒ ☐ ☐
hours pass between evening and morning meals. Incarcerated persons who miss, or may miss,
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people a regularly scheduled meal must be provided
on medical diets in less than the time period outlined with a beverage and a sandwich or substitute
above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. meal. Approved snacks should be served to
incarcerated persons on medical diets in less
than the 14-hour period if prescribed by the
Responsible Physician or registered dietitian.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the DM 900 – Food Service
actual consumption of each meal except for those on DM 900.9 – Meal Service Procedure
medical diets where the responsible physician has
☒ ☐ ☐
prescribed additional time. Incarcerated persons must be provided a
minimum of 15 minutes dining time for each
meal.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who DM 900 – Food Service
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall DM 900.9 – Meal Service Procedure
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but An incarcerated person admitted to the
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities facility for 72 hours or more and assigned to
shall include, but not be limited to: a living unit shall be issued a set of facility
(a) Clean socks and footwear; clothing. The issue of clothing appropriate to
the climate for incarcerated persons shall
☒ ☐ ☐
include but is not limited to: (15 CCR 1260):
• Clean socks.
• Clean outer garments.
• Clean undergarments (e.g., shorts,
undershirt, two bras and four pairs of
underwear).
• Footwear.
(b) Clean outergarments; and, DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Clean undergarments; DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
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The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
footwear specified in this regulation. This option
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility An incarcerated person's personal
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear. ☒ ☐ ☐ undergarments and footwear may be
substituted for the institutional
undergarments and footwear, provided there
is a legitimate medical necessity for the items
and they are approved by the medical staff.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily DM 805.4.2 – Clothing Issue
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. All issued and exchanged clothing shall be
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more clean and free of holes or tears, reasonably
compatible with their gender identity and gender ☒ ☐ ☐ fitted, durable, and easily laundered and
expression. repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, free
of holes or tears, and substantially free of
stains. Individuals shall be able to select the
garment type more compatible with their
gender identity and gender expression.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL
CLOTHING
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned,
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Persons
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal
hygiene items. Personal hygiene items, hair care services,
and facilities for showers will be provided in
☒ ☐ ☐
accordance with applicable laws and
regulations. This is to maintain a standard of
hygiene among incarcerated persons in
compliance with the requirements
established by state laws as part of a healthy
living environment.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
maximum allowance. Persons
Incarcerated persons shall, upon request, be
☒ ☐ ☐ provided with materials necessary for
personal hygiene with regard to their
menstrual cycle and reproductive system.
These items include tampons, sanitary pads
and panty liners and will be provided free of
charge, regardless of indigency status.
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Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
supply themself with the following personal care items, DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, Persons
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush, Each incarcerated person held more than 24
hours who does not have the following
personal care items because of either
indigency, or the absence of an incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
person canteen shall be issued the following
items:
• Toothbrush
• Dentifrice
• Soap
• Comb
• Shaving implements
(b) Dentifrice, DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(c) Soap, DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(d) Comb, and DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(e) Shaving implements. DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
hours of housing assignment. DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
Persons
Personal care items shall be issued within the
☒ ☐ ☐
first 12 hours of a housing assignment.
BSCC staff confirmed that personal care
items are issued during the booking process.
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
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Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when DM 805.7 – Personal Hygiene of Incarcerated
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected Persons
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections Regulations with detailed hair care cleaning
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐ and sanitation requirements shall be posted
Regulations. in a conspicuous place for use by all hair care
personnel and incarcerated persons. Single-
use items, such as cotton pads and neck
strips, shall be properly disposed of
immediately after a single use.
1266 SHOWERING DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 606.7 - Showering
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every DM 606.7 – Showering
other day or more often if possible.
☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates shall be permitted to shower upon
assignment to a housing unit, at least every
other day thereafter and more often if
practicable.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
prohibited from showering at least every other day DM 606.7 - Showering
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES DM 606 - Grooming
(a) Hair care services shall be available. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Facility Manager or the authorized
designee shall establish written procedures
for incarcerated person hair care services.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of DM 606 - Grooming
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at Incarcerated persons shall generally be
least once a month. The facility administrator may permitted to receive hair care services once
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are ☒ ☐ ☐ per month after being in custody for at least
considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 30 days. Staff may suspend access to hair
care services if an incarcerated person
appears to be a danger to themself or others
or to the safety and security of the facility.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a DM 606 - Grooming
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, Grooming equipment will be disinfected
☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of before and after each use by the methods
Regulations. approved by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology to meet the requirements.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who Mattresses will be serviceable and enclosed
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ in an easily cleanable, nonabsorbent material
limited to: and conform to the size of the bunk.
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the Mattresses will be cleaned and disinfected
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations; when an incarcerated person is released or
upon reissue.
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(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐ DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
(c) one towel; and, DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
☒ ☐ ☐ DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
conditions. ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one DM 805 – Incarcerated Person Hygiene
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the DM 805.4.1 – Bedding Issue
incarcerated person.
☒ ☐ ☐
Two blankets or a sleep bag may be issued in
place of one mattress cover or one sheet at
the request of the incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DM 800 – Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE
It is the policy of the Office to maintain a safe
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and sanitary facility. To accomplish this goal,
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable regular sanitation and housekeeping
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the inspections of the detention facilities will be
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule conducted on a scheduled basis. They will be
☒ ☐ ☐
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and conducted to ensure an acceptable level of
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
which may be found. facilities and shall provide for a regular
schedule of housekeeping tasks and
inspections to identify and correct unsanitary
and/or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, DM 800 – Sanitation Inspections
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the
health authority.
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Are minors held in jail cells? No Juveniles are held in this facility.
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not
☐ ☒ ☐
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒
defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and
adults confined in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed
approaches in protecting minors from contact.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
1B
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting
information regarding minors who present a risk or
hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒
the separation of such minors to the extent possible
within the limits of the facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical,
mental health, or developmental disability treatment.
☐ ☐ ☒
Written procedures shall be established by the
responsible health administrator in cooperation with the
facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from
adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact
☐ ☐ ☒
with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the
Welfare and Institutions Code.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
2B
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☐ ☐ ☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
3B
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☐ ☐ ☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
4B
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☐ ☐ ☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
5B
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
☐ ☐ ☒
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
☐ ☐ ☒
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☐ ☐ ☒
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
a pregnant minor during a medical emergency,
☐ ☐ ☒
labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or
termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒
standards and policies governing pregnant minors.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL 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: March 3, 2025
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
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 the 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 COVID 19 Pandemic
Dorm 1963 1 109 109 109 54,630 cu. ft. 1 10 15 1 8
2
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 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, 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 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 COVID 19 Pandemic
Dorm 2001 1 60 60 60 52.0' x 56.0' x 5 2 7 1 3
10.0'
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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
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, and 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 COVID 19 Pandemic
Dorm 1988 10 14 14 140 24.0' x 25.0' 1 6 16 2 10
0
Note: Total fixtures. Dayroom is irregular 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 glass enclosed staff area. One toilet and washbasin in a separate area 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 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 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 8.0' 1 1 1
Note: Dayroom equals 639 square feet. One shower serves the unit.
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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
Holding 1988 1 5 (5) 10.0' x 10.0'
Note: Toilet/washbasin accessible; 8' bench
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 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 COVID
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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL 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: March 3, 2025
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
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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.
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.
inmates No maximum.
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or X
less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4
inmates
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
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ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
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 the time of original
8-86: Added for Type II facilities construction; would be available in
the administrative area if needed.
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5665
FACILITY NAME: SONOMA JUVENILE JUSTICE COURT FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: LIEUTENANT GRENIER AND DEPUTY RAGSAC
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: MATTHEW SCHULER DATE: MARCH 3, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Sonoma County Detention Division Manual
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING (DM)
DM 300 – Continuing Professional Education
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who DM 301 – Training for Managers
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or DM 303 – Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall
include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
(b) jail operations liability;
(c) separation of incarcerated persons;
(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.
Note: 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 Sonoma County Detention Division Manual
in any event not more than six months after the date of (DM)
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core DM 300 – Continuing Professional Education
☒ ☐ ☐
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to DM 301 – Training for Managers
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be DM 303 – Training
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be Sonoma County Detention Division Manual
completed every two years. Successful completion of the (DM)
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 300 – Continuing Professional Education
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. DM 301 – Training for Managers
DM 303 – Training
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
Persons
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in DM 212 – Staffing Plan
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation
☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
BSCC staff reviewed a random sampling of
these regulations.
shift rosters which reflected sufficient
personnel assigned to each shift to include
female staffing.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Persons
detention facility or in the building which houses a local DM 212 – Staffing Plan
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
It is the policy of the Sonoma County Sheriff's
emergency.
Office to ensure the safety, security and
efficient operation of this facility by assigning
☒ ☐ ☐
custody personnel according to a detailed
staffing plan that is developed and maintained
in accordance with law.
BSCC staff reviewed a random sample of shift
rosters which reflected that all fixed post
assignments are filled along with roving staff
that are available to respond to emergencies.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of Persons
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. DM 212 – Staffing Plan
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females. DM 212 – Staffing Plan
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
☒ ☐ ☐
Whenever any female inmate(s) are confined
in either detention facility, there shall be an
appropriately trained female deputy assigned,
available, and accessible for the supervision
of the female inmates in that facility.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Persons
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the DM 212 – Staffing Plan
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the
☒ ☐ ☐ The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
complete an annual comprehensive staffing
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
analysis to evaluate personnel requirements
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
and available staffing levels. The staffing
analysis will be used to determine staffing
needs and to develop staffing plans.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS DM 504 - Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
twice every hour, no less than 10 minutes
include, but are not limited to, the following:
apart. No more than 60 minutes should lapse
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being ☒ ☐ ☐
between each safety check.
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly
through direct visual observation of all people held and
housed in the facility. BSCC staff was not provided any safety check
logs due to no adult incarcerated persons
placed into the court holding area.
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(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse DM 504 - Safety Checks
between safety checks.
Safety checks shall be conducted at least
☒ ☐ ☐
twice every hour, no less than 10 minutes
apart. No more than 60 minutes should lapse
between each safety check.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, DM 504 - Safety Checks
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in DM 513 – Safety, Sobering, and Observation
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these Cells
regulations.
☒ ☐ ☐ Intermittent direct visual observation rounds
of inmates held in Observation Cells shall be
completed by Correctional Staff two times
every 30 minutes, with rounds being
completed at least 10 minutes apart.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied DM 504 - Safety Checks
intervals.
Safety checks shall be conducted on an
☒ ☐ ☐
irregular schedule (staggered) so that
incarcerated persons cannot predict when the
checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the DM 504 - Safety Checks
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
Actual times of the checks and notations
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
should be recorded on the appropriate logs.
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check DM 504 - Safety Checks
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff DM 504 - Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
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(f) A documented process by which safety checks are DM 504 - Safety Checks
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns
The agency has implemented an internal
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of,
audit system that requires the shift supervisor
safety checks.
to review and document any discrepancies in
the timeliness of safety checks at the
conclusion of each shift.
Safety check documentation shall be
reviewed at regular, defined intervals by the
Facility Manager or supervisor. The review
shall include any noted inconsistent
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation or any untimely completion of
safety checks..
Supervisors on each shift shall conduct and
document unannounced rounds to identify
and deter staff sexual abuse and sexual
harassment. Staff are prohibited from alerting
other staff members that these supervisory
rounds are occurring, unless such
announcement is related to the legitimate
operational functions of the facility (28 CFR
115.13(d)). These unannounced rounds shall
be documented by the Supervisor.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF DM 402 - Fire Safety
DM 402.6 – Fire Training
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the
The Training Manager is responsible for
training standards established by the Board for general
ensuring that within the first six months of
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
assignment to the facility all staff members
☒ ☐ ☐ receive training on the use of the facility's
firefighting equipment sufficient to
demonstrate proficiency. The staff should
receive refresher training at least annually on
the use of firefighting equipment.
All sworn staff are trained in fire and life
safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one DM 402 - Fire Safety
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety DM 402.6 – Fire Training
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐
Each shift will have at least one designated
staff member who is trained to maintain the
facility's firefighting equipment.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 Sonoma County Detention Division Manual
(DM)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Sonoma County Patrol Division Manual (PM)
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all
Policy last updated: 01/28/2025.
applicable Title 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.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not
apply and has been deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the DM Chapter 2 – Organization and
following: Administration
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 200 – Supervision of Incarcerated
communications. Persons
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility DM 207 – Administrative and Supervisory
administrator/manager. ☒ ☐ ☐ Inspections
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state PM 300 -Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes ☒ ☐ ☐ PM 300.3.4 – Restrictions on the Use of
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Carotid Control Hold
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including DM 705 – Health Care for Pregnant
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ Incarcerated Persons
Penal Code Section 3407. DM 705.6 - Restraints
(6) Security and control including physical counts and DM 205 – Key and Electronic Access Device
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Control
contraband control, and key control. DM 504 -Safety Checks
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually,
DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐
measures. The review and evaluation shall include
internal and external security measures of the facility
Last formal review: February 4, 2025.
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of DM 400- Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
hostages; DM 409 - Escapes
(C) mass arrests; DM 400- Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 400.12 – Civil Disturbance
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 400- Facility Emergencies
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; DM 400- Facility Emergencies
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, DM 400- Facility Emergencies
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention
Suicide prevention training occurs annually
for all security staff.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ DM 507 - Classification
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
☒ ☐ ☐
and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for DM 514 – End of Term Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be
limited to, the following: The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, in
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination
privately report sexual abuse and sexual Act of 2003, mandates zero tolerance toward
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated all forms of sexual abuse, sexual harassment
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and and sexual assault of any incarcerated person
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of in custody. There shall be zero tolerance for
responsibilities that may have contributed to such retaliation of any sort against anyone who
☒ ☐ ☐
incidents, reports or cooperates with the investigations
of such acts. All incidents of sexual abuse that
occur in the Sonoma County Detention
Facilities shall be thoroughly investigated,
documented and reported in accordance with
the mandates set forth in the 2003 Prison
Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and the
Department of Justice National PREA
Standards.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, DM 605 - PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
family, community members, and other interested
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office PREA
harassment. The method for reporting shall be Policy is posted on the department’s website.
publicly posted at the facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
prevention program developed by the facility Prevention
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
☒ ☐ ☐ recognizes every life is important and has
present a suicide risk.
value, therefore there is no higher priority than
The program shall include the following:
the preservation of life. In order to protect the
health and wellbeing of all incarcerated
persons, this comprehensive written suicide
prevention and intervention policy, will be
reviewed and approved by the medical and
mental health vendors.
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(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
personnel. Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
All Staff who have direct contact with
incarcerated persons shall receive suicide
prevention training.
BSCC staff confirmed that all staff receive
annual suicide prevention training.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
intake and prior to housing assignment. Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
At Booking, staff members are trained to
identify suicidal incarcerated persons or those
who pose a high risk of suicide by taking into
consideration the totality of all information
received.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Evaluation
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
classification.
Prevention
Incarcerated persons identified as being a risk
of suicide require closer supervision in a
setting that minimizes opportunities for self-
harm. Correctional Staff with concurrence
☒ ☐ ☐
from mental health and/or medical staff will
discuss the most appropriate housing location
for the incarcerated person. Every
incarcerated person is different, and every
situation is different, and all housing
assignments will be carefully evaluated on a
case-by-case basis, with the safety of the
incarcerated person being the paramount
concern.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Evaluation
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
risk. Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐ The Detention Division recognizes that
suicide prevention cannot be effective without
good communication and collaboration
between custody, mental health and medical
staff. The main purpose of the Suicide
Prevention Committee is to facilitate such
communication.
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(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Evaluation
environment should be considered. DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐ Housing options for incarcerated persons at a
risk of suicide shall carefully take into
consideration the isolation aspects of the
housing assignment. The following strategies
will be used to reduce the amount of time an
incarcerated person is isolated and/or feels
isolated in their cell.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
procedures. Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
When a staff member becomes aware an
incarcerated person is attempting suicide or
appears to have committed suicide, he/she
will immediately announce over the radio, or
by any other communication method at
☒ ☐ ☐
his/her disposal, the exact location of the
incident. Available backup Deputies, the
Sergeant responsible for the area, and
Medical Staff shall immediately respond to the
area of the incident. When an appropriate
number of backup Deputies have arrived for
an incarcerated person who has attempted
suicide and the incarcerated person is under
control, Correctional Staff and/or Medical
Staff will immediately begin providing medical
aid and/or life saving measures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Evaluation
administrator, including the development of a corrective DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the Prevention
administrative review.
☒ ☐ ☐ The Suicide Prevention Committee shall
review any completed suicide or attempted
suicide requiring off-site medical care or
hospitalization within 30 days and, if
necessary, assist in the implementation of
corrective actions. Additionally, an
administrative review.
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(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
Evaluation
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
All identified acutely suicidal incarcerated
persons or high suicide risk incarcerated
persons shall receive preventative
supervision, treatment and therapeutic follow-
up in compliance with the policies and
procedures of the Detention Division.
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return DM 711- Mental Health Screening and
from court as determined by the mental health director. Evaluation
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide
Prevention
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING DM 400- Facility Emergencies
DM 402 – Fire Safety
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire BSCC reviewed the documentation of joint
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression reviews, which are documented on a cover
which shall include, but not be limited to: sheet to ensure the plan is current.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local DM 400- Facility Emergencies
fire department to be included as part of the policy and DM 402 – Fire Safety
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Regulations Section 1029);
☒ ☐ ☐
Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Facility
Manager shall, in cooperation with the local
fire department or other qualified entity,
develop a plan for responding to a fire.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff DM 400- Facility Emergencies
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; DM 402 – Fire Safety
DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
The Office shall be inspected by an appointed
staff member who is qualified to perform fire
and safety inspections on a monthly basis to
ensure that fire safety standards are
☒ ☐ ☐ maintained.
BSCC staff confirmed that monthly fire drills
are performed at each facility.
BSCC staff reviewed the monthly fire
inspections and confirmed the retention of the
documentation was compliant with this
regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and DM 400- Facility Emergencies
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires DM 402 – Fire Safety
inspections at least once every two years; DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
The last fire inspection occurred on
01/19/2024.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, DM 400- Facility Emergencies
DM 402 – Fire Safety
☒ ☐ ☐
DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
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(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated DM 400- Facility Emergencies
people in the case of fire. DM 402 – Fire Safety
DM 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
The Facility Manager or the authorized
designee shall develop a plan for the
emergency housing of incarcerated persons
in the event of a fire (15 CCR 1032(e)). The
☒ ☐ ☐
plan should include procedures for continuing
to house incarcerated persons in the facility,
identification of alternate facilities and the
potential capacity of those facilities,
incarcerated person transportation options,
and contact information for allied agencies.
This plan shall be reviewed annually and
revised if necessary.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS DM 600.3.3 – Rule Violation Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The Office will retain copies of rule violation
and procedures for the maintenance of written records reports, including the disposition of each
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical violation (15 CCR 1084) in accordance with
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee the Office records retention policy. Rule
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other violation incident reports are required for
person. major rule violations or any other violation that
will require investigation or a formal
☒ ☐ ☐ resolution. The staff member who observed or
detected the rule violation or who was
charged with investigating a rule violation is
responsible for completing the rule violation
incident report.
BSCC staff confirmed that incident reports are
completed by jail staff when incarcerated
individuals return from court. No reports were
provided.
Such records shall include the names of the persons DM 600.3.3 – Rule Violation Reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff DM 600.3.3 – Rule Violation Reports
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy Review
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death
reporting requirements of Government Code section All in-custody deaths shall be reported within
☒ ☐ ☐
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of 10 days of the death to the state Attorney
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC General’s office and Board of State and
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Community Corrections, in accordance with
reporting guidelines and statutory
requirements.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
health administrator, shall develop written policy and DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Review
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall The initial CMR should be conducted by the
☒ ☐ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Responsible Physician and, if available, a
designee, the health administrator, the responsible mental health care professional. The CMR
physician and other health care, and supervision staff should be finalized within 30 days by the
who are relevant to the incident. Responsible Physician. The findings should
be shared with the treating staff.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Review
☒ ☐ ☐
identify issues that require further study. Corrective actions identified through the CMR
should be implemented and monitored in
accordance with policy.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall Review
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☒ ☐ ☐ An Initial Review report shall be written and
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the submitted to the Board of State and
Penal Code. Community Corrections within 60 days of the
death.
The initial review report shall contain the following DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
information: DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
(1) Demographic information Review
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth BSCC staff confirmed through speaking with
(C) Date of death staff, that an in-custody death report would
(D) Time of death contain all the information required in this
(E) Gender section. Sonoma has not had an ICD since
(F) Race and ethnicity the section has been updated to require this
(G) Relevant medical history information.
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a DM 511 - Reporting In-Custody Deaths
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect DM 719 - Inmate Death – Clinical Care
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility Review
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN DM 507 - Classification
DM 507.4 – Classification Plan
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to This policy describes the Sonoma County
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed Sheriff's Office's classification process, which
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and is designed to properly assign incarcerated
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons to housing units and activities
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while according to the categories of sex, age,
confined at the facility, and the separation of such criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court charged, physical or mental health needs,
holding facility. assaultive/non-assaultive behavior and other
criteria which will provide for the safety of the
incarcerated persons and staff.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, DM 507 - Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis DM 507.4 – Classification Plan
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety DM 507.7 – Reviews and Appeals
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 DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the This policy is intended to provide guidelines
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and for facility staff to assist in minimizing the risk
procedures specifying those symptoms that require of contracting and/or spreading
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a communicable diseases. In conjunction with
☒ ☐ ☐
medical evaluation is completed the Sheriff's Office Bloodborne Pathogens
Exposure Control Plan, the Detention Division
Aerosol Transmissible Disease Exposure
Control Plan, the Detention Division COVID
Prevention Plan, and all associated Office
and County safety plans.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be DM 712 – Communicable Diseases
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such Each newly booked incarcerated person shall
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of be evaluated for health care needs and signs
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or and symptoms of infectious disease. The
other special medical problem identified by the health ☒ ☐ ☐ receiving screening includes questions
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical regarding known symptoms of TB, HIV,
screening from. sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and
HBV. The individual completing the medical
screening should observe the incarcerated
person for obvious signs of infection.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DM 721 – Continuation of Care
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated All Staff Members who receive any
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of information from an incarcerated person or
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. from any other source that indicate an
incarcerated person has recently engaged in
suicidal behavior, or in behavior which may
☒ ☐ ☐
deem an incarcerated person at risk, or
observe any behavioral signs exhibited by an
incarcerated person that may be indicative of
suicidal behavior, these concerns must be
immediately communicated to a Deputy and a
mental health clinician shall be immediately
notified. A Classification/Health Services
Input form will be completed and submitted to
the mental health vendor.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this DM 721 – Continuation of Care
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled. Correctional Staff will refer an incarcerated
person to a mental health clinician and will
☒ ☐ ☐
complete and submit a Classification/Health
Services Input form when they observe
behavior, expressed or displayed, that based
on their training and experience causes a staff
member to be concerned for the mental health
and/or safety of any incarcerated person.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. DM 721 – Continuation of Care
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the DM 718 – Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
safety of the person in crisis or others. DM 718.4.5 – Ongoing Identification
DM 721 – Continuation of Care
Incarcerated persons identified as being a risk
of suicide require closer supervision in a
setting that minimizes opportunities for self-
harm. Correctional Staff with concurrence
☒ ☐ ☐ from mental health and/or medical staff will
discuss the most appropriate housing location
for the incarcerated person. Every
incarcerated person is different, and every
situation is different, and all housing
assignments will be carefully evaluated on a
case-by-case basis, with the safety of the
incarcerated person being the paramount
concern.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
develop and implement policies and procedures for the Incarcerated persons who pose a heightened
administrative separation of incarcerated people. risk to themselves or others require special
management, including frequent interaction
and increased supervision by staff. Interaction
☒ ☐ ☐
with special management incarcerated
persons is essential to maintaining a safe,
secure, and humane environment. This policy
establishes guidelines and procedures for
interacting with special management
incarcerated persons in the custody of the
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
Policies and procedures must include: DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Persons
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of This office shall provide for the secure and
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility restrictive housing of any special
☒ ☐ ☐
staff. management incarcerated person but shall
not impose more deprivation of privileges
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
than is necessary to obtain the objective of
been deleted.
protecting the incarcerated person, staff, or
the public.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and The safety and security of this facility is
procedures for the identification and evaluation, dependent on a classification system that
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and identifies incarcerated persons who pose a
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with risk to themselves or to others. Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
developmental disabilities. persons who pose such a risk must be
promptly and appropriately separated from
the general incarcerated persons population
until such time that they no longer pose a risk.
Staff must have the ability to promptly
separate these incarcerated persons pending
further review.
The health authority or designee shall contact the DM 505 – Special Management Incarcerated
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Persons
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement Restraints, as described in this regulation, are
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint not used within this facility.
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person It is the policy of this office that restraints shall
☐ ☐ ☒
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other others, or property damage. Restraints may
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated also be applied according to an incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may person's classification, such as maximum
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
restraints to responsible health care staff. incarcerated person while the person is being
moved outside the cell or housing unit.
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(a) The policy shall address the following areas: DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
(1) acceptable restraint devices; Detention Facilities
This policy shall apply to the use of specific
types of restraints, such as four/five-point
☐ ☐ ☒ restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory
restraints, and similar restraint systems, as
well as all other restraints, including
handcuffs, waist chains, and leg irons when
such restraints are used to restrain any
incarcerated person for prolonged periods.
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability Detention Facilities
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
☐ ☐ ☒
BSCC staff noticed cardiopulmonary
resuscitation devices located throughout the
facility while on the physical inspection.
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
Restrained incarcerated persons should be
protected from abuse by other incarcerated
☐ ☐ ☒ persons. Under no circumstances will
restrained incarcerated persons be housed
with incarcerated persons who are not in
restraints. In most instances, restrained
incarcerated persons are housed alone or in
an area designated for restrained persons.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
Incarcerated persons who are confined in
restraints shall be given fluids. Provisions
☐ ☐ ☒
shall be made to accommodate any toileting
needs at least once every two hours.
Hydration (water or juices) will be provided no
less than once every two hours or when
requested by the incarcerated person.
(5) exercising of extremities. DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
following requirements: Detention Facilities
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment. Restraints shall never be used for retaliation
or as punishment. Restraints shall not be
utilized any longer than is reasonably
necessary to control the incarcerated person.
☐ ☐ ☒ Restraints are to be applied only when less
restrictive methods, including verbal de-
escalation techniques, have been attempted
and are deemed ineffective in controlling the
dangerous behavior of an incarcerated
person (15 CCR 1029(a)(4); 15 CCR 1058).
Each incident where restraints are used shall
be documented.
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(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
incarcerated people who display behavior which Detention Facilities
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. It is the policy of this office that restraints shall
be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to
☐ ☐ ☒ others, or property damage. Restraints may
also be applied according to an incarcerated
person's classification, such as maximum
security, to control the behavior of a high-risk
incarcerated person while the person is being
moved outside the cell or housing unit.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Detention Facilities
☐ ☐ ☒
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed
ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
restraints only with the approval of the facility Detention Facilities
manager, the facility watch commander, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention ☐ ☐ ☒ The specific reasons for the continued need
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. for restraints shall be reviewed, documented,
and approved by the Facility Manager or the
Watch Commander at least every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Detention Facilities
☐ ☐ ☒
Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be
obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
shall be secured within one hour from the time of Detention Facilities
placement.
☐ ☐ ☒ Within one hour of placement in restraints, a
qualified health care professional shall
document an opinion regarding the placement
and retention of the restraints.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
four hours of placement. Detention Facilities
As soon as practicable, but within four hours
☐ ☐ ☒ of placement in restraints, the incarcerated
person must be evaluated by a mental health
professional to assess whether the
incarcerated person needs immediate and/or
long-term mental health treatment.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Detention Facilities
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Staff members shall conduct continuous
person. Such observation shall be documented. direct face-to-face observation at least twice
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule to
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area check the incarcerated person's physical well-
which makes provisions to protect the person from ☐ ☐ ☒ being and behavior. Restraints shall be
abuse. checked to verify correct application and to
ensure they do not compromise circulation.
All checks shall be documented, with the
actual time recorded by the person doing the
observation, along with a description of the
incarcerated person's behavior. Any actions
taken should also be noted in the log.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
with responsible health care staff determines that an Detention Facilities
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken IF the Facility Manager, or the authorized
to a medical facility for further evaluation. designee, in consultation with responsible
☐ ☐ ☒
health care staff determines that the
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 DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Detention Facilities
maximum time limits for placement.
☐ ☐ ☒ Where applicable, the Facility Manager shall
use the restraint device manufacturer's
recommended maximum time limits for
placement.
(11) All events and information related to the DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
placement in restraints shall be documented and Detention Facilities
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 DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
Detention Facilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Restraints as described in this regulation are
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the not used within this facility.
policy shall include reference to the following:
Restraints will not be used on incarcerated
☐ ☐ ☒
persons who are known to be pregnant unless
based on an individualized determination that
restraints are reasonably necessary for the
legitimate safety and security needs of the
incarcerated person, the staff, or the public.
Should restraints be necessary, the restraints
shall be the least restrictive available and the
most reasonable under the circumstances.
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(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
in recovery after delivery or termination of the Detention Facilities
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
☐ ☐ ☒ Incarcerated persons who are known to be
pregnant will not be handcuffed behind their
backs or in recovery after delivery shall not be
restrained by the use of leg irons, waist
chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of Detention Facilities
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the ☐ ☐ ☒ No incarcerated person who is in labor,
staff, or the public. delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be
restrained by wrists, ankles, or both, unless
deemed necessary for the safety and security
of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
who is currently responsible for the medical care of Detention Facilities
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
☐ ☐ ☒
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 DM 509 – Use of Restraints Within the
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, Detention Facilities
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated DM 509.8 – Pregnant Incarcerated Persons
pregnant people.
☐ ☐ ☒
Once pregnancy has been confirmed, a
pregnant incarcerated person should be
advised of the policies and procedures
regarding the restraint of pregnant persons.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL DM 603 – Inmate Access to Courts and
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have The purpose of this policy is to protect the
access to the court and to legal counsel. constitutional rights of inmates to access the
Such access shall consist of: courts and legal counsel, while holding
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates accountable to the rules and
regulations that govern conduct in this facility.
The staff at every level is reminded the
fundamental constitutional right of access to
courts does not end when a person is
incarcerated.
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. DM 603 – Inmate Access to Courts and
Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND DM 800 – Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE
It is the policy of the Office to maintain a safe
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and sanitary facility. To accomplish this goal,
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable regular sanitation and housekeeping
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the inspections of the detention facilities will be
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule conducted on a scheduled basis. They will be
☒ ☐ ☐
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and conducted to ensure an acceptable level of
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
which may be found. facilities and shall provide for a regular
schedule of housekeeping tasks and
inspections to identify and correct unsanitary
and/or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of DM 502.10 – Juvenile Detainees
the Court Holding facility?
As a general practice, incarcerated persons
are not left in holding cells. BSCC staff
reviewed logs, and no adults or juveniles
☐ ☒ ☐
were held in the court holding area this
inspection cycle or the previous cycle.
Juveniles are brought directly into the
courtroom from the attached Juvenile Hall.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis,
in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or
death of a minor in custody.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
0B
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that
the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she
1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒
and policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
2B
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
☐ ☐ ☒
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
☐ ☐ ☒
established classification plan.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors
☐ ☐ ☒
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a
manner that there is no opportunity for contact.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall
be considered as being in compliance with this article
unless the condition of the structure is determined by the
appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒
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
3B
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all
☐ ☐ ☒
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
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
4B
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan
shall 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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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE
EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 5665
FACILITY: Sonoma Juvenile Justice Courthouse TYPE: CH RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: March 3, 2025
ROOMS EACH
ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Adult Court Holding
Court Holding 2001 2 0 (3) (6) 10’ X 6.6’ 1 1 1
Note: 5’ bench limits capacity.
*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
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001;
2005
BSCC Code: 5665
FACILITY NAME: Sonoma Juvenile Justice Court (JJC) FACILITY TYPE: CH
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 6/94: 2/99: 2001: X 2005: OTHER:
Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: March 3, 2025
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1) These two holding cells have very limited
N/A use when the sheriff brings adult prisoners
to the JJC for family court matters. There
will be no adult intake at this facility.
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet (toilet), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) X No cells of this type; text deleted from
checklist.
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) X No cells of this type; text deleted from
checklist.
Safety Cell (2.5) X No cells of this type; text deleted from
checklist.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19) In JJC and adjacent JH.
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as X
fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20) In JJC and adjacent JH.
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage X
space 01: Mop sink may be separate from
janitors’ closet
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Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) There is no audio monitoring in the two
There is an audio monitoring system capable of holding cells, as there is no central control
alerting staff in a central control. When visual to monitor it. The sheriff’s personnel must
electronic surveillance is use, it is located remain in the immediate area between the
primarily in corridors, elevators, or at points on two cells to provide constant observation
the security perimeter such as entrances and (personal audio monitoring) and be
exits. available to assist, whenever one or more
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted. X prisoners are in the cells. If this does not
occur, the Sheriff will be out of compliance
with this physical plant requirement and Title
15, Section 1027, which requires sufficient
personnel. Given the intended, limited
operation, we understand that sheriff’s
personnel will transport a prisoner from the
jail, stay at the JJC while he/she is in court,
and then return the prisoner to the jail. The
officer will request further assistance if
necessary.
Emergency Power (2.24) County General Services ensures
There is an emergency power source available and operation for this area as part of the total
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and X complex.
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm
systems.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) Prisoners would be transported from the jail
Available and provides for confidentiality N/A where this requirement is met. Otherwise,
attorneys may confer with clients in the
courtroom.
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in X
holding and staging cells. See regulation for
calculations of urinal substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a X
ratio of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See
regulation for calculations of washbasin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
sobering cell.
Water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over
the outlet (bubbler); there is a mouth guard on the X
water outlet (bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4) (NA in CH) Available at the housing facility.
Available in the security area; provide hot and cold
or tempered water; shower stalls/areas are N/A
designed and constructed of materials that are
impervious to water and soap so that they may be
easily cleaned.
Beds/Bunks (3.5) N/A
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Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a
person with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient X
for purposes of supervision. Lighting is centrally
controlled and/or occupant controlled in housing cells
or rooms. Light
fixtures are of secure design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater X
than 5 inches in on dimension.
Cell Padding (3.8) N/A No cells require padding; the text is deleted.
Seating (3.10) 5’ concrete bench in each cell.
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are X
provided per inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is
securely fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12) The weapons locker is mounted on the
A secure weapons locker is located outside the exterior of the building, by the exterior
security perimeter of the facility and no weapons X entry door to the sally port between the two
are brought into the security area. Lockers have adult CH cells.
individual compartments, locks and keys.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific X
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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