BSCC
Tuolumne SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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July 24, 2025
David L. Vasquez, Sheriff
Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office
28 North Lower Sunset Drive
Sonora, CA 95370
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, TUOLUMNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE DETENTION FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Vasquez:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, and the
following facilities were inspected on Tuesday, June 24, 2025:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Sonora Courthouse 5957 CHJ
J.H. Dambacher Detention Center 5958 II
These inspections were conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
In addition 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 Tuesday, June 24, 2025; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at james.peak@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 516-4022 if you have any
questions.
David L. Vasquez
Sheriff
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Sincerely,
JAMES A PEAK
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Tuolumne County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Tuolumne County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Tuolumne County*
County Administrator, Tuolumne County*
Chris Hurtado, Lieutenant, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
5957+ Tuolumne SHRF CI LTR 25-26
COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5957
FACILITY NAME: Sonora Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. C. Benson
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 06/24/2025
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY CM 1500 Court Holding-Transportation
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
CM 1500.3 Procedure B. Training
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or BSCC determined the facility is compliant with
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of this regulation. The facility utilizes custody
specialized corrections training. Such training shall deputies to supervise the holding cells. The
include, but not be limited to: deputies receive the required training during
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; their STC training.
(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
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core
☒ ☐ ☐
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be
substituted for the initial eight hours of training.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL CM 200 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
CM 216 Staffing Plan
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
☒ ☐ ☐
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation BSCC reviewed the staffing roster/plan and
and operation of the programs and activities required by determined the facility staffing is compliant
these regulations. with this regulation.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CM 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Persons
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CM 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. CM 200.4 Separation of Duties
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there CM 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females. When a person from each gender is being
☒ ☐ ☐ held at this facility, a minimum of one
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
deputy from each gender should be on-
duty in the Dambacher Detention Center
at all times.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CM 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Persons
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the CM 216 Staffing Plan
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CM 504 Safety Checks
CM 562.3 Procedures A. Staff Duties G.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Safety Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: CM 504.3 Safety Checks
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being (c) Safety checks shall be done by
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly personal observation of the deputy and
through direct visual observation of all people held and shall be sufficient to determine whether
housed in the facility. the incarcerated person is experiencing
any stress or trauma.
☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety
checks from the periods of:
• 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
• 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
• 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
• 03/16/2025 to 03/22/2025
• 06/01/2025 to 06/07/2025
BSCC staff determined safety checks
conducted by the facility are compliant with
this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CM 504.3 Safety Checks
between safety checks. Safety checks shall be conducted at least
☒ ☐ ☐
once every 60 minutes and more
frequently if necessary.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, CM 504.3 Safety Checks
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in (h) Special management incarcerated
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ persons shall be checked more frequently
regulations. as detailed in the Special Management
Incarcerated Persons Policy.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 504.3 Safety Checks
intervals. (b) Safety checks shall be conducted on
☒ ☐ ☐ an irregular schedule (staggered) so that
incarcerated persons cannot predict
when the checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns BSCC staff determined the facility was
☒ ☐ ☐
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, compliant with this regulation as the audits are
safety checks. completed by the watch commander at the
Dambacher Detention Center.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CM 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
Persons
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 402.2.2 Fire Prevention Responsibility
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the All staff, volunteers, and contractors who
training standards established by the Board for general work in the facility are responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. prevention of fires. They should be
trained and given the tools to carry out the
tasks necessary to reduce the risk of fire.
All personnel are trained in fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CM 402 Fire Safety
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CM 303.1.3 Required CPR Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of Penal
Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional officers
☒ ☐ ☐
certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to begin
CPR on a nonresponsive person without obtaining CM 705.4.1 CPR Requirements
approval from supervisors or medical staff, when it is safe
and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: (a) Acceptable CPR methods and
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. application.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a (b) Requiring all deputies to be CPR-
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at certified and to begin CPR on a
a central location and available for review. nonresponsive person without obtaining
☒ ☐ ☐
approval from a supervisors or medical
staff when it is safe and appropriate to do
so.
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(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon (c) Requiring deputies to immediately call
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive for medical aid and administer CPR to
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ nonresponsive individuals unless CPR is
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicated by known medical
contraindicate its use. conditions.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective (d) Instructing deputies to use personal
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible protective equipment (PPE) when
☒ ☐ ☐
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne possible to minimize exposure to bodily
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. fluids and pathogens.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a (e) Instructing deputies in situations
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they where imminent physical danger prevents
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has the safe administration of CPR, deputies
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely shall initiate or resume CPR as soon as
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet the threat is resolved or the
arrived. nonresponsive individual is safely
removed from danger, provided medical
assistance has not yet arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering (f) Continuing CPR, absent imminent
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the physical danger, until the nonresponsive
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such person shows signs of life, such as
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or breathing or movement, or until health
until medical staff or alternative medical responders care professionals take over.
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative (g) Deferring CPR to health care
medical responders are present when a person is professionals or alternative medical
☒ ☐ ☐
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall responders if they are present when a
defer CPR to those individuals. person is nonresponsive.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL3 The agency utilizes the Tuolumne County
Sheriff's Office Custody Manual and Policy
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Manual. The custody manual will be referred
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The to as “CM” throughout this document, while
policy and procedures manual shall address all the policy manual will be referred to as “PM.”
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ The CM was last updated and reviewed on
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all 04/24/2025, and the PM was last updated and
employees. reviewed on 09/12/2024.
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 CM Chapter 2 – Organization and
following: Administration
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CM 102.5 Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager.
(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 Carotid
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Control Hold
holds.
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 306 Handcuffing and Restraints
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 511 Use of Restraints
Penal Code Section 3407.
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(6) Security and control including physical counts and CM 101.3.1 Internal and External Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Measure Review
contraband control, and key control.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, BSCC staff reviewed the annual security
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ review and determined the facility compliant
measures. The review and evaluation shall include with this regulation.
internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CM 400 Facility Emergencies
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CM 400.7 Response to Disturbances
hostages; CM 500.8 Riots
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 400.9 Hostages
CM 400.10 Escapes
(C) mass arrests; CM 400.14 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 400.12 Earthquake
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CM 400.3 Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CM 400.3 Procedure
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 508.5 Storage of Weapons, Chemical
security devices. Agents, and Control Devices
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 718 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CM 506 Special Management Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CM 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
☒ ☐ ☐
and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CM 606.4 PREA Coordinator
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after CM 606.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. Harassment, and Retaliation
CM 606.6 Retaliation
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CM 518 End of Term Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons. CM 520 Cite and Release
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) (which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CM 606.4 PREA Coordinator
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (h) Implementing a process by which
limited to, the following: incarcerated persons may report sexual
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to abuse and sexual harassment to a
privately report sexual abuse and sexual public/private entity or an office that is not
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated part of the Sheriff's Office, and that the
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and outside entity or office is able to receive
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of and immediately forward incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
responsibilities that may have contributed to such person reports of sexual abuse and
incidents, sexual harassment to the Jail
Commander, allowing the person
anonymity (28 CFR 115.51; 15 CCR
1029).
BSCC staff observed PREA postings in the
lobby area.
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CM 606.4 PREA Coordinator
family, community members, and other interested (k) Ensuring that the following are
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual published on the Sheriff's Office's website
harassment. The method for reporting shall be or by other means, if no website exists:
publicly posted at the facility.
1. Sheriff's Office policy governing
investigations of allegations of sexual
abuse and sexual harassment or the
referral of such investigations of
sexual abuse or sexual harassment
☒ ☐ ☐
(unless the allegation does not
involve potentially criminal behavior)
(28 CFR 115.22)
2. Information on how to report sexual
abuse and sexual harassment on
behalf of an incarcerated person (28
CFR 115.54)
PREA postings are available in the orientation
booklet and the kiosks.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 718 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CM 718.4 Staff Training
personnel.
The facility provided a copy of the completed
☒ ☐ ☐
annual suicide training, and BSCC staff
determined the facility compliant with this
regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CM 710 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment. CM 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CM 718.5 Screening and Intervention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CM 718.4 Staff Training
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide CM 509.5 Initial Classification
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 509.6 Classification Upon Housing
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 509.2 Policy
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CM 718 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CM 718.6.2 Notification
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
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(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CM 513.5 In-Custody Death Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CM 708.3.1 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CM 718.5 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CM 402 Fire Safety
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
basis with two year retention of the inspection record; (d) Documentation of all fire prevention
inspections, all orders to correct, and all
proofs of correction should be maintained
for a minimum of two years or as
☒ ☐ ☐
otherwise required by law.
BSCC reviewed 24 months of monthly fire
inspections for the facility and found the
facility compliant with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires (c) Fire prevention inspections as
inspections at least once every two years; required by Health and Safety Code §
13146.1(a) and (b), which requires
☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years.
The current fire inspection was conducted on
08/23/2024 by the Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 404 Evacuation
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CM 4040.3.3 Emergency Housing of
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire. Incarcerated Persons
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CM 206 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies The facility reported no incidents in the
and procedures for the maintenance of written records courthouse during this inspection cycle. Had
☒ ☐ ☐
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical an incident occurred, the incident would be
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee documented per department policy.
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CM 206 Report Preparation
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CM 206 Report Preparation
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CM 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy CM 513.3 Mandatory Reporting
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death All in-custody deaths shall be reported
reporting requirements of Government Code section within 10 days of the death to the state
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Attorney General's office, in accordance
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC with reporting guidelines and statutory
within 10 days of an in-custody death. ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements. Any change or new
information that becomes available after
the initial reporting to the Attorney
General shall be updated to the report
and provided to the Attorney General
within 10 days of the date of change or
the date the new information becomes
available (Government Code § 12525).
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 513.5 In-Custody Death Review
health administrator, shall develop written policy and The Sheriff is responsible for establishing
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a a team of qualified staff to conduct an
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of administrative review of every in-custody
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall death. At a minimum, the review team
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or should include the following (15 CCR
designee, the health administrator, the responsible 1046; 15 CCR 1030):
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident. (a)Sheriff and/or the Jail Commander
(b)County Counsel
(c)District Attorney
(d)Investigative staff
(e)Responsible Physician, qualified
☒ ☐ ☐
health care professionals,
supervisors, or other staff who are
relevant to the incident
The in-custody death review should be
initiated as soon as practicable, and a
written report shall be completed within
30 days of the death. The team should
review the appropriateness of clinical
care, determine whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are
warranted, and identify issues that require
further study (15 CCR 1046).
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
☒ ☐ ☐
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CM 513.3 Mandatory Reporting
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC A copy of the initial review report for every
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall in-custody death provided to the state
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports Attorney General's office shall be
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the submitted to the Board of State and
Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ Community Corrections (BSCC) within 60
days of the death, and contain the
information required by 15 CCR 1046 and
comport with the disclosure requirements
of Penal Code § 832.10 (public disclosure
of records) (15 CCR 1046).
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The initial review report shall contain the following
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CM 509 Classification
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall CM 509.4 Classification Plan
establish and implement a written plan designed to
provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed While incarcerated people are in the
at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and ☒ ☐ ☐ courthouse, they are separated according to
transmitting of information regarding incarcerated their classification.
persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while
confined at the facility, and the separation of such Reprimands are separated and then
persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court classified at the jail.
holding facility.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CM 509.7.1 Periodic Classification Reviews
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CM 710 Medical Screening
CM 715 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CM 710 Medical Screening
CM 710.5 Health Appraisal
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 712 Mental Health Screening and
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CM 710.5 Health Appraisal
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CM 602.3 Jail Commander Responsibilities
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next (i) Identifying and evaluating all
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. incarcerated persons with developmental
disabilities, including contacting the
☒ ☐ ☐
regional center to assist with diagnosis
and/or treatment within 24 hours of
identification, excluding holidays and
weekends (15 CCR 1057).
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CM 502.6.2 Separation
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CM 506 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: CM 506.3 Special Management Incarcerated
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Persons Housing Criteria
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CM 602 Incarcerated Persons with
Disabilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the CM 602.3 Jail Commander Responsibilities
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or (i) Identifying and evaluating all
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the incarcerated persons with developmental
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of disabilities, including contacting the
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. regional center to assist with diagnosis
and/or treatment within 24 hours of
identification, excluding holidays and
weekends (15 CCR 1057).
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 511 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The facility reported no use of restraints.
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person ☒ ☐ ☐
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated
people for security reasons. The facility manager may
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CM 511.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CM 511.6 Availability of CPR Equipment
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CM 511.7 Restrained Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐
Holding
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 511.5 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 511.4 Range of Motion
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CM 511.2 Policy
following requirements: Restraints shall never be used for
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment retaliation or as punishment.
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 511.2 Policy
incarcerated people who display behavior which It is the policy of this Sheriff's Office that
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints shall be used only to prevent
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. self-injury, injury to others, or property
damage.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less CM 511.2 Policy
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Restraints shall not be utilized any longer
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed than is reasonably necessary to control
ineffective. 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).
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility Supervisors shall proactively oversee the
manager, the facility watch commander, or use of restraints on any incarcerated
responsible health care staff; continued retention person. Whenever feasible, the use of
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. restraints, other than routine use during
☒ ☐ ☐ transfer, shall require the approval of the
Watch Commander prior to application. In
instances where prior approval is not
feasible, the Watch Commander shall be
apprised of the use of restraints as soon
as practicable.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (h) Continuous direct visual observation
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be maintained until a medical
opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
shall be secured within one hour from the time of (i) Within one hour of placement in
placement. 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 CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
four hours of placement. (j) As soon as practicable, but within four
hours of placement in restraints, the
incarcerated person shall be medically
assessed to determine whether the
☒ ☐ ☐
person has a serious medical condition
that is being masked by the aggressive
behavior. The medical assessment shall
be a face-to-face evaluation by a qualified
health care professional.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure (f) Staff members shall conduct
that the restraints are properly employed, and to continuous direct face-to-face
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated observation at least twice every 30
person. Such observation shall be documented. minutes on an irregular schedule to check
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons the incarcerated person's physical well-
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area being and behavior. Restraints shall be
which makes provisions to protect the person from checked to verify correct application and
☒ ☐ ☐
abuse. 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.
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(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
with responsible health care staff determines that an (k) As soon as practicable, but within
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from eight hours of placement in restraints, the
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken incarcerated person must be evaluated
to a medical facility for further evaluation. by a mental health professional to assess
whether the incarcerated person needs
immediate and/or long-term mental
☒ ☐ ☐ health treatment. If the Jail Commander,
or the authorized 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 CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended (l) Where applicable, the Jail Commander
maximum time limits for placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ shall use the restraint device
manufacturer's recommended maximum
time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
placement in restraints shall be documented and The use of restraints for purposes other
shall be video recorded unless exigent than for the controlled movement or
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The transportation of an incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for shall be documented on appropriate logs
placement; person authorizing placement; names of and shall be video recorded unless
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; exigent circumstances prevent staff from
and the duration of placement. doing so.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CM 706 Health Care for Pregnant
Incarcerated Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 511.8.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CM 511.8.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
in recovery after delivery or termination of the No incarcerated person who is in labor,
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ restrained by the use of leg
restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains, or
handcuffs behind the body (Penal Code §
3407; 15 CCR 1058.5).
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during No incarcerated person who is in labor,
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of delivering, or recovering from a birth shall
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, be otherwise restrained except when all
☒ ☐ ☐
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the of the following exist (Penal Code § 3407;
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the 15 CCR 1058.5):
staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed when
who is currently responsible for the medical care of medical staff responsible for the medical
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical care of the pregnant incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the is medically necessary (Penal Code §
removal of restraints is medically necessary. 3407).
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s CM 706.3 Advisement and Counseling
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒ ☐ ☐
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CM 603 Access to Courts and Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 603.4 Confidentiality
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE CM 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance
CM 806 Incarcerated Person Safety
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable The facility was clean and in good working
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the condition.
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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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 If YES, the following sections, including
the Court Holding facility? those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities).
☒ ☐ ☐ Minors may be temporarily held in a
courtroom adjacent to holding cells. Minors
are escorted and supervised by probation
staff during the time they are in the court.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR OM 324 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY OM 324.12 Suicide Attempt, Death, or
Serious Injury of a Juvenile
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 CM 511.8.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
(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 CM 511.8.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
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 CM 511.8.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg No incarcerated person who is in labor,
irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be
☒ ☐ ☐ restrained by the use of leg
restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains,
or handcuffs behind the body (Penal
Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5).
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in No incarcerated person who is in labor,
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the delivering, or recovering from a birth
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be otherwise restrained except
the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the when all of the following exist (Penal
public. Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5):
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed when
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a medical staff responsible for the medical
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, care of the pregnant incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that person determines that the removal of
the removal of restraints is medically necessary. restraints is medically necessary (Penal
Code § 3407).
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she CM 706.3 Advisement and Counseling
1 s B hall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant minors.
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1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION OM 324 Temporary Custody of Juveniles
2B
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the Sight and sound separation - Located or
☒ ☐ ☐
following: arranged to prevent physical, visual, or
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with auditory contact that is more than brief
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. or inadvertent.
(b) Separation of minors in accordance with an
☒ ☐ ☐
established classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and CM 1500 A. Staff Duties C. Holding of
egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors Juveniles
and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a (a) Juvenile supervision and movement
manner that there is no opportunity for contact. ☒ ☐ ☐ in the Court Security Holding areas is
the sole responsibility of the Probation
Department or Department of Juvenile
Justice.
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 CM 1500 A. Staff Duties C. Holding of
3B
Juveniles
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in (a) Juvenile supervision and movement
each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all in the Court Security Holding areas is
☒ ☐ ☐
minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the the sole responsibility of the Probation
implementation and operation of the activities required by Department or Department of Juvenile
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that Justice.
includes the documentation and review of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION CM 1500 A. Staff Duties C. Holding of
4B
Juveniles
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish (a) Juvenile supervision and movement
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the in the Court Security Holding areas is
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan the sole responsibility of the Probation
shall include receiving and transmitting of information Department or Department of Juvenile
☒ ☐ ☐
regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self Justice.
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: 5957
FACILITY: Sonora Courthouse TYPE: CHJ RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 06/24/2025
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
1st Floor
13 Holding 2013 1 (2) (2) 8.5’ x 8.0’ x 9.9’ 1 1 1
Note: ADA Cell, Bench length – 48” Capacity is limited by the Bench Space.
14 Holding 2013 1 (2) (2) 8.5’ x 8.0’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Note: Bench length – 48” Capacity is limited by the Bench Space.
15 Holding 2013 1 (2) (2) 8.3’ x 8.0’ x 9.6’ 1 1 1
Note: Bench length – 48” Capacity is limited by the Bench Space.
16 Holding 2013 1 (2) (2) 10.3’ x 6.25’ x 1 1 1
9.9’
Note: Bench length – 48” Capacity is limited by the Bench Space.
17 Holding 2013 1 (6) (6) 13.5’ x 12.3’ x 1 1 1
9.8’
Note: Three Benches length are 48” each. Capacity is limited by the Bench Space.
Court Rooms 1 / 3
1087 Holding 2013 1 (4) (4) 8.0’ x 9.0’ x 9.6’ 1 1 1
Note: Bench length – 72” Capacity is limited by the Bench Space.
1086 Holding 2013 1 (2) (2) 7.5’ x 8.4’ x 10.0’ 1 1 1
Note: ADA Cell, Bench length – 48” Capacity is limited by the Bench Space.
Court Rooms 2 / 4
2014 Holding 2013 1 (4) (4) 8.0’ x 9.5’ x 10.0’ 1 1 1
Note: Bench length – 72” Capacity is limited by the Bench Space.
2013 Holding 2013 1 (2) (2) 8.0’ x 8.0’ x 10.0’ 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets (), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Note: ADA Cell, Bench length – 48” Capacity is limited by the Bench Space.
Court Room 5
2029 Holding 2013 1 (4) (4) 9.5’ x 8.0 x 10.0’ 1 1 1
Note: Bench length – 72” Capacity is limited by the Bench Space.
2028 Holding 2013 1 (2) (2) 8.0’ x 8.0’ x 10.0’ 1 1 1
Note: ADA Cell, Bench length – 48” Capacity is limited by the Bench Space.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets (), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 5957
FACILITY NAME: Sonora Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: 2017:
☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 06/24/2025
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) ☒ ☐ ☐
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates;
☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or
☒ ☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
required in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒ ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the This is a Court Holding, and no one is held in
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates this facility for over 12 hours.
☐ ☐ ☒
are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained
☒ ☐ ☐
breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency
lights, etc..
1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet. The facility contains a janitor’s closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of
☒ ☐ ☐
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the
security area.
☒ ☐
☐
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1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and
☒ ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms,
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double ☒ ☐ ☐
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 Emergency power. The facility has a battery back-up power
There shall be a source of emergency power in all source.
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and ☒ ☐ ☐
central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☒ ☐ ☐
Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be There are no urinals in the cells.
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total
number of toilets required, except in those facilities or ☐ ☐ ☒
portions thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
being able to visually supervise. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells,
wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of ☒ ☐ ☐
1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or
tempered water. ☒ ☐ ☐
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
substituted for each basin required. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell,
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be
☒ ☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an
☒ ☐ ☐
angle which prevents wastewater from flowing over
the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
must be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision and shall not be less than 20 ☒ ☐ ☐
footcandles (215.2 lux) at desk level and in the
grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. ☒ ☐ ☐
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give
good visibility for purposes of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐
In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher
☒ ☐ ☐
security, light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells,
☒ ☐ ☐
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
bench is seating for one person. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 Weapons locker.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the
☒ ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
compartments, each with an individual locking device. ☒ ☐ ☐
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court There are weapons lockers located in the
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than vehicle sallyport.
☒ ☐ ☐
minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1,
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific
requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are ☒ ☐ ☐
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5958
FACILITY NAME: JH Dambacher Detention Center FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lt. Hurtado, Sgt. Benson
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 06-24-2025
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3
The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section division found the agency in compliance with applicable
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle.
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the CM 303 Training
date of assignment. CM 303.1.2 Training for Managers and Supervisors
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy
Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections
Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type
I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required
to complete either the STC management course (as described in
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within
one year from date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified
in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 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 CM 200 Supervision of Incarcerated Persons
CM 216 Staffing Plan
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in
☒ ☐ ☐
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation BSCC reviewed the staffing roster/plan and
and operation of the programs and activities required by determined the facility staffing is compliant
these regulations. with this regulation.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at CM 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
least one employee on duty at all times in a local Persons
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
☒ ☐ ☐
detention facility who shall be immediately available and
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which CM 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ Persons
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. CM 200.4 Separation of Duties
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there CM 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Persons
immediately available and accessible to such females. When a person from each gender is
☒ ☐ ☐ being held at this facility, a minimum of
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
one deputy from each gender should be
on-duty in the Dambacher Detention
Center at all times.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of CM 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Persons
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the CM 216 Staffing Plan
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS CM 504 Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement CM 504.3 Safety Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that (c) Safety checks shall be done by
include, but are not limited to, the following: personal observation of the deputy and
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- shall be sufficient to determine whether
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least the incarcerated person is experiencing
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held any stress or trauma.
and housed in the facility.
BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety
checks from the periods of:
☒ ☐ ☐
• 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
• 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
• 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
• 03/16/2025 to 03/22/2025
• 06/01/2025 to 06/07/2025
BSCC staff determined safety checks
conducted by the facility are compliant with
this regulation.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CM 504.3 Safety Checks
between safety checks. (a) Safety checks shall be conducted at
☒ ☐ ☐
least once every 60 minutes and
more frequently if necessary.
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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CM 504.3 Safety Checks
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as (h) Special management incarcerated
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 persons shall be checked more
☒ ☐ ☐
of these regulations. frequently as detailed in the Special
Management Incarcerated Persons
Policy.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 504.3 Safety Checks
intervals. (b) Safety checks shall be conducted on
☒ ☐ ☐ an irregular schedule (staggered) so that
incarcerated persons cannot predict
when the checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
☒ ☐ ☐
who completed the safety check(s).
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CM 504.3.1 Safety Check Documentation
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns The facility utilizes a computerized system to
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ log and track safety checks. Audits are
safety checks. completed by the watch commander on a
daily and weekly basis.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF CM 200.3 Supervision of Incarcerated
Persons
(a) Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be 402.2.2 Fire Prevention Responsibility
at least one person on duty at all times who meets the All staff, volunteers, and contractors who
training standards established by the Board for general work in the facility are responsible for the
☒ ☐ ☐
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. prevention of fires. They should be
trained and given the tools to carry out the
tasks necessary to reduce the risk of fire.
All personnel are trained in fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one CM 402 Fire Safety
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
(b) The facility administrator, in conjunction with the CM 303.1.3 Required CPR Training
health authority, shall develop and implement policies
and procedures consistent with the requirements of
Penal Code Section 6048(b) that require correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
officers certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
to begin CPR on a nonresponsive person without CM 705.4.1 CPR Requirements
obtaining approval from supervisors or medical staff,
when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
These policies shall cover the following key elements: (a) Acceptable CPR methods and
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Acceptable CPR methods and application. application.
(2) Correctional officers shall be certified in CPR and a (b) Requiring all deputies to be CPR-
copy of the certification shall be on file in the facility or at certified and to begin CPR on a
a central location and available for review. nonresponsive person without obtaining
☒ ☐ ☐
approval from a supervisors or medical
staff when it is safe and appropriate to do
so.
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(3) Correctional officers shall immediately summon (c) Requiring deputies to immediately call
medical aid when a person is identified as nonresponsive for medical aid and administer CPR to
and shall administer CPR unless the correctional officer ☒ ☐ ☐ nonresponsive individuals unless CPR is
is aware of a known medical condition(s) that would contraindicated by known medical
contraindicate its use. conditions.
(4) Correctional officers shall use personal protective (d) Instructing deputies to use personal
equipment when administering CPR whenever possible protective equipment (PPE) when
☒ ☐ ☐
to reduce exposure to bodily fluids or bloodborne possible to minimize exposure to bodily
pathogens that may contain disease-causing agents. fluids and pathogens.
(5) If an imminent physical danger prevents a (e) Instructing deputies in situations
correctional officer from safely administering CPR, they where imminent physical danger
shall begin or resume CPR as soon as the threat has prevents the safe administration of CPR,
passed, or the nonresponsive person has been safely deputies shall initiate or resume CPR as
☒ ☐ ☐
removed from danger, provided medical aid has not yet soon as the threat is resolved or the
arrived. nonresponsive individual is safely
removed from danger, provided medical
assistance has not yet arrived.
(6) The correctional officer shall continue administering (f) Continuing CPR, absent imminent
CPR, absent imminent physical danger, until the physical danger, until the nonresponsive
nonresponsive person shows obvious signs of life, such person shows signs of life, such as
☒ ☐ ☐
as normal breathing or physical or verbal responses, or breathing or movement, or until health
until medical staff or alternative medical responders care professionals take over.
arrive and take over.
(7) In situations where medical staff or alternative (g) Deferring CPR to health care
medical responders are present when a person is professionals or alternative medical
☒ ☐ ☐
identified as nonresponsive, correctional officers shall responders if they are present when a
defer CPR to those individuals. person is nonresponsive.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 The agency utilizes the Tuolumne County
Sheriff Office Custody Manual and Policy
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Manual. The custody manual will be referred
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The to as “CM” throughout this document, while
policy and procedures manual shall address all the policy manual will be referred to as ”PM.”
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ The CM was last updated and reviewed on
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all 04/24/2025 and the PM was last updated and
employees. reviewed on 09/12/2024.
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 CM Chapter 2 – Organization and
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Administration
following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CM 102.5 Policy
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager.
(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 Carotid
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke Control Hold
holds.
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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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including PM 306 Handcuffing and Restraints
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 511 Use of Restraints
Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly CM 509 Classification
☒ ☐ ☐
received persons for release.
(6) Security and control including physical counts and CM 101.3.1 Internal and External Security
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, Measure Review
contraband control, and key control.
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, BSCC staff reviewed the annual security
review, evaluate, and make a record of security ☒ ☐ ☐ review and determined the facility compliant
measures. The review and evaluation shall include with this regulation.
internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specific to prevention of
sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: CM 400 Facility Emergencies
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of CM 400.7 Response to Disturbances
hostages; CM 500.8 Riots
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 400.9 Hostages
CM 400.10 Escapes
(C) mass arrests; CM 400.14 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 400.12 Earthquake
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; CM 400.3 Procedure
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, CM 400.3 Procedure
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 508.5 Storage of Weapons, Chemical
security devices. Agents, and Control Devices
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 718 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. CM 506 Special Management Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse CM 606 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
and sexual harassment.
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and CM 606.4 PREA Coordinator
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after CM 606.5 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting any abuse. Harassment, and Retaliation
CM 606.6 Retaliation
(12) Release policy, including release planning for CM 518 End of Term Release
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons. CM 520 Cite and Release
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(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, CM 606.4 PREA Coordinator
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (h) Implementing a process by which
limited to, the following: incarcerated persons may report sexual
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to abuse and sexual harassment to a
privately report sexual abuse and sexual public/private entity or an office that is not
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated part of the Sheriff's Office, and that the
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and outside entity or office is able to receive
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of and immediately forward incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
responsibilities that may have contributed to such person reports of sexual abuse and
incidents, sexual harassment to the Jail
Commander, allowing the person
anonymity (28 CFR 115.51; 15 CCR
1029).
PREA postings/information are available in
the orientation handbook and on the kiosks.
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, CM 606.4 PREA Coordinator
family, community members, and other interested (k) Ensuring that the following are
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual published on the Sheriff's Office's website
harassment. The method for reporting shall be or by other means, if no website exists:
publicly posted at the facility.
1. Sheriff's Office policy governing
investigations of allegations of sexual
abuse and sexual harassment or the
referral of such investigations of
sexual abuse or sexual harassment
☒ ☐ ☐
(unless the allegation does not
involve potentially criminal behavior)
(28 CFR 115.22)
2. Information on how to report
sexual abuse and sexual harassment
on behalf of an incarcerated person
(28 CFR 115.54)
BSCC staff observed PREA information in the
lobby area.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM CM 718 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk.
The program shall include the following:
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial CM 718.4 Staff Training
personnel.
The facility provided a copy of the completed
☒ ☐ ☐
annual suicide training, and BSCC staff
determined the facility compliant with this
regulation.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon CM 710 Medical Screening
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment. CM 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special CM 718.5 Screening and Intervention
situations, including placement in restrictive housing,
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
classification.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among CM 718.4 Staff Training
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff,
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of CM 509.5 Initial Classification
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 509.6 Classification Upon Housing
restrictive environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 509.2 Policy
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and CM 718 Suicide Prevention and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides CM 718.6.2 Notification
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts.
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and CM 513.5 In-Custody Death Review
attempted suicides as defined by the facility
administrator, including the development of a corrective ☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. CM 708.3.1 Prison Rape Elimination Act
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 710.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return CM 718.5 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CM 402 Fire Safety
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
fire department to be included as part of the policy and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029);
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
with two-year retention of the inspection record; (d) Documentation of all fire prevention
inspections, all orders to correct, and all
proofs of correction should be maintained
for a minimum of two years or as
☒ ☐ ☐
otherwise required by law.
BSCC staff reviewed 24 months of fire
inspections and found the facility compliant
with this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires (c) Fire prevention inspections as
inspections at least once every two years; required by Health and Safety Code §
13146.1(a) and (b), which requires
☒ ☐ ☐ inspections at least once every two years.
The current fire inspection was conducted on
04/17/2024 by the Tuolumne County Fire
Department.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 404 Evacuation
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CM 4040.3.3 Emergency Housing of
☒ ☐ ☐
people in the case of fire. Incarcerated Persons
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1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING CM 500 Population Management
0B
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics BSCC determined the facility was up-to-date
☒ ☐ ☐
accounting system which reflects the monthly average with its survey submissions.
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people
by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Profile Survey.
1041 RECORDS CM 205 Incarcerated Person Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts,
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate,
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CM 206 Report Preparation
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies BSCC staff reviewed a sample of incident
and procedures for the maintenance of written records reports from the periods of:
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee • 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
☒ ☐ ☐
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
person. • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
• 03/16/2025 to 03/22/2025
BSCC staff found the reports meet the
requirements of this regulation.
Such records shall include the names of the persons CM 206 Report Preparation
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐
and the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff CM 206 Report Preparation
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or designee.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN CM 214 Community Relations and Public
Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the The public information plan is available in the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other lobby and online.
government agencies, and to the news media. The public
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review
the following material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections CM 214.3 Responsibilities
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
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(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated CM 214 Community Relations and Public
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐ Information
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Education Plan CM 1006 Education, Vocation, and
☒ ☐ ☐
Rehabilitation
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1010 Visitation
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1017 Mail
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1008 Library Services
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1005 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and CM 1017.5.3 Books and Periodicals
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1009 Telephone Access
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ CM Access to Courts and Counsel
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 503 Handbook and Orientation
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1000 Programs and Services
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 611 Voting
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1013 Religious Programs
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609 Grievances
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated CM 600 Discipline
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600 Discipline
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 702 Access to Health Care
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CM 513 Reporting In-Custody Deaths
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy CM 513.3 Mandatory Reporting
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death All in-custody deaths shall be reported
reporting requirements of Government Code section within 10 days of the death to the state
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of Attorney General's office, in accordance
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC with reporting guidelines and statutory
within 10 days of an in-custody death. ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements. Any change or new
information that becomes available after
the initial reporting to the Attorney
General shall be updated to the report
and provided to the Attorney General
within 10 days of the date of change or
the date the new information becomes
available (Government Code § 12525).
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 513.5 In-Custody Death Review
health administrator, shall develop written policy and The Sheriff is responsible for establishing
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a a team of qualified staff to conduct an
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of administrative review of every in-custody
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall death. At a minimum, the review team
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or should include the following (15 CCR
designee, the health administrator, the responsible 1046; 15 CCR 1030):
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident. (a)Sheriff and/or the Jail Commander
(b)County Counsel
(c)District Attorney
(d)Investigative staff
(e)Responsible Physician, qualified
☒ ☐ ☐
health care professionals,
supervisors, or other staff who are
relevant to the incident
The in-custody death review should be
initiated as soon as practicable, and a
written report shall be completed within
30 days of the death. The team should
review the appropriateness of clinical
care, determine whether changes to
policies, procedures, or practices are
warranted, and identify issues that
require further study (15 CCR 1046).
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to
☒ ☐ ☐
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
identify issues that require further study.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the CM 513.3 Mandatory Reporting
initial review report of every in-custody death to the A copy of the initial review report for every
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility in-custody death provided to the state
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review Attorney General's office shall be
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of submitted to the Board of State and
section 832.10 of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ Community Corrections (BSCC) within 60
days of the death, and contain the
information required by 15 CCR 1046 and
comport with the disclosure requirements
of Penal Code § 832.10 (public disclosure
of records) (15 CCR 1046).
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The initial review report shall contain the following
information:
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CM 509 Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, CM 509.4 Classification Plan
or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign BSCC staff reviewed the classification
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities questionnaire and found it requests
according to the categories of gender identity, age, information addressing all elements of this
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, regulation.
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for ☒ ☐ ☐
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
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Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish CM 509.7.1 Periodic Classification Reviews
and implement a classification system which will include
the use of classification officers or a classification
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as
much information as is available about and from the
incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of
☒ ☐ ☐
appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility
administrator or designee. Each person may request a
review of their classification plan no more often than 30
days from their last review.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, CM 509.4 Classification Plan
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement ☒ ☐ ☐
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CM 710 Medical Screening
CM 715 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a
medical evaluation is completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION CM 710 Medical Screening
CM 710.5 Health Appraisal
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 712 Mental Health Screening and
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ Evaluation
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of
behavioral crisis may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not CM 710.5 Health Appraisal
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be CM 602.3 Jail Commander Responsibilities
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next (i) Identifying and evaluating all
daily sick call, whichever is earliest. incarcerated persons with developmental
disabilities, including contacting the
☒ ☐ ☐
regional center to assist with diagnosis
and/or treatment within 24 hours of
identification, excluding holidays and
weekends (15 CCR 1057).
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Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the CM 502.6.2 Separation
☒ ☐ ☐
safety of the person in crisis or others.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION CM 506 Special Management Incarcerated
Persons
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall
develop and implement policies and procedures for the BSCC staff reviewed administrative
administrative separation of incarcerated people. separation documentation and determined
☒ ☐ ☐
the facility was compliant with the
requirements of this regulation. Reviews of
administrative separation are completed at
regular intervals in an attempt to re-integrate
the incarcerated person.
Policies and procedures must include: CM 506.3 Special Management Incarcerated
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Persons Housing Criteria
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect CM 506.1.1 Definitions
☒ ☐ ☐
an incarcerated person’s health.
(c) Administrative separation may be used for CM 506.1.1 Definitions
incarcerated people who have:
(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
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and
facility staff.
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of CM 506.5 Protective Custody
administrative separation to obtain the objective of
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and CM 506.4.1 Review Process
evaluation of the need to continue placement in ☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation.
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1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL CM 516 Safety and Sobering Cells
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section BSCC staff reviewed safety cell placement
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who reports/logs from the periods of:
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to • 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
self or others. • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
☒ ☐ ☐
• 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
• 03/16/2025 to 03/22/2025
BSCC staff found the reports contained the
required information per this regulation, and
the safety checks for the safety cell
placements were compliant.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
☒ ☐ ☐
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment CM 516.2 Policy
or as a substitute for treatment. A sobering or safety cell shall not be used
as punishment or as a substitute for
☒ ☐ ☐ treatment. The Jail Commander 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 CM 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures
approval of the facility manager or designee, or (a) Placement of an incarcerated person
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be into a safety cell requires approval of the
reviewed a minimum of every four hours. Watch Commander or the Responsible
Physician.
(g)The Watch Commander shall review
☒ ☐ ☐
the appropriateness for continued
retention in the safety cell at least every
four hours. The reason for continued
retention or removal from the safety cell
shall be documented on the safety cell
log.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as CM 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of (h) A medical assessment of the
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be incarcerated person in the safety cell
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to shall occur as soon as possible, but not
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a more than 12 hours from the time of
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. ☒ ☐ ☐ placement. The person shall be medically
cleared for continued assessment,
referral to advanced treatment, or
removed from the safety cell a minimum
of 24 hours thereafter. Medical
assessments shall be documented.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health CM 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures
care staff shall obtain a mental health (i) A mental health assessment shall be
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on conducted as soon as possible, but not
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon ☒ ☐ ☐ more than 12 hours from an incarcerated
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. person's placement. The mental health
professional's recommendations shall be
documented.
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(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least CM 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute (c) A safety check consisting of direct
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be visual observation that is sufficient to
documented. assess the incarcerated person's well-
being and behavior shall occur twice
every 30 minutes with no more than a 15-
☒ ☐ ☐
minute lapse between safety checks.
Each safety check of the incarcerated
person shall be documented. Supervisors
shall inspect the logs for completeness
every two hours and document this action
on the safety cell log.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure CM 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. (e) Incarcerated persons in safety cells
shall be given the opportunity to have
fluids (water, juices) at least hourly.
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 CM 516.3 Safety Cell Procedures
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably (d) Incarcerated persons should be
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal permitted to remain normally clothed or
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's should be provided a safety suit, except
safety or to the security of the facility are documented. in cases where the incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐ has demonstrated that clothing articles
may pose a risk to the incarcerated
person's safety or the facility. In these
cases, the reasons for not providing
clothing shall be documented on the
safety cell log.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CM 516 Safety and Sobering Cells
CM 516.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of BSCC staff reviewed sobering cell
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety placements report/logs for the period of:
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
• 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
☒ ☐ ☐
• 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
• 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
• 03/16/2025 to 03/22/2025
BSCC determined the reports and logs were
compliant with the requirements of this
regulation.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon CM 516.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
as they are able to continue the admission process or are (d) Incarcerated persons will be removed
no longer a risk to themselves or others. 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.
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In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over CM 516.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody (c) Qualified health care professionals
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent shall assess the medical condition of the
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these incarcerated person in the sobering cell
regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ at least every six hours. Only
incarcerated persons who continue to
need the protective housing of a sobering
cell will continue to be detained in such
housing.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must CM 516.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the CM 516.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half (b) A safety check consisting of direct
hour. Such observation shall be documented. visual observation that is sufficient to
assess the incarcerated person's well-
being and behavior shall occur at least
once every 30 minutes on an irregular
☒ ☐ ☐
schedule. Each visual observation of the
incarcerated person by staff shall be
documented. Supervisors shall check the
logs for completeness every four hours
and document this action on the sobering
cell log.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CM 602 Incarcerated Persons with
Disabilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the CM 602.3 Jail Commander Responsibilities
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or (i) Identifying and evaluating all
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the incarcerated persons with developmental
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of disabilities, including contacting the
☒ ☐ ☐
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. regional center to assist with diagnosis
and/or treatment within 24 hours of
identification, excluding holidays and
weekends (15 CCR 1057).
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 511 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the BSCC requested restraint placement
responsible physician, shall develop and implement reports/logs for the periods of:
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which • 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or • 03/16/2025 to 03/22/2025
other restraint devices when used to restrain
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility BSCC staff determined the reports and logs
manager may delegate authority to place an incarcerated were compliant with the requirements of this
person in restraints to responsible health care staff. regulation.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: CM 511.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) acceptable restraint devices;
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in CM 511.6 Availability of CPR Equipment
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability ☒ ☐ ☐
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
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(3) protective housing of restrained persons; CM 511.7 Restrained Incarcerated Person
☒ ☐ ☐
Holding
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 511.5 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
(5) exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 511.4 Range of Motion
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the CM 511.2 Policy
following requirements: Restraints shall never be used for
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment retaliation or as punishment.
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 511.2 Policy
incarcerated people who display behavior which It is the policy of this Sheriff's Office that
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☒ ☐ ☐ restraints shall be used only to prevent
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. self-injury, injury to others, or property
damage.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less CM 511.2 Policy
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation Restraints shall not be utilized any longer
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed than is reasonably necessary to control
ineffective. 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).
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
restraints only with the approval of the facility Supervisors shall proactively oversee the
manager, the facility watch commander, or use of restraints on any incarcerated
responsible health care staff; continued retention person. Whenever feasible, the use of
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. restraints, other than routine use during
☒ ☐ ☐ transfer, shall require the approval of the
Watch Commander prior to application. In
instances where prior approval is not
feasible, the Watch Commander shall be
apprised of the use of restraints as soon
as practicable.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. (h) Continuous direct visual observation
☒ ☐ ☐
shall be maintained until a medical
opinion can be obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
shall be secured within one hour from the time of (i) Within one hour of placement in
placement. 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 CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
four hours of placement. (j) As soon as practicable, but within four
hours of placement in restraints, the
incarcerated person shall be medically
assessed to determine whether the
☒ ☐ ☐
person has a serious medical condition
that is being masked by the aggressive
behavior. The medical assessment shall
be a face-to-face evaluation by a qualified
health care professional.
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(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure (f) Staff members shall conduct
that the restraints are properly employed, and to continuous direct face-to-face
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated observation at least twice every 30
person. Such observation shall be documented. minutes on an irregular schedule to check
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons the incarcerated person's physical well-
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area being and behavior. Restraints shall be
which makes provisions to protect the person from checked to verify correct application and
☒ ☐ ☐
abuse. 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 CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
consultation with responsible health care staff (k) As soon as practicable, but within
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be eight hours of placement in restraints, the
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the incarcerated person must be evaluated
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further by a mental health professional to assess
evaluation. whether the incarcerated person needs
immediate and/or long-term mental
☒ ☐ ☐ health treatment. If the Jail Commander,
or the authorized 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 CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended (l) Where applicable, the Jail Commander
maximum time limits for placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ shall use the restraint device
manufacturer's recommended maximum
time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the CM 511.3 Use of Restraints – Control
placement in restraints shall be documented and The use of restraints for purposes other
shall be video recorded unless exigent than for the controlled movement or
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The transportation of an incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation shall include: the reason for shall be documented on appropriate logs
placement; person authorizing placement; names of and shall be video recorded unless
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; exigent circumstances prevent staff from
and the duration of placement. doing so.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS CM 706 Health Care for Pregnant
Incarcerated Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the CM 511.8.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or CM 511.8.1 Incarcerated Persons in Labor
in recovery after delivery or termination of the No incarcerated person who is in labor,
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg delivery, or recovery from a birth shall be
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. ☒ ☐ ☐ restrained by the use of leg
restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains,
or handcuffs behind the body (Penal
Code § 3407; 15 CCR 1058.5).
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(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during No incarcerated person who is in labor,
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination delivering, or recovering from a birth shall
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the be otherwise restrained except when all
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for of the following exist (Penal Code § 3407;
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, 15 CCR 1058.5):
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Restraints shall be removed when
who is currently responsible for the medical care of medical staff responsible for the medical
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical care of the pregnant incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the is medically necessary (Penal Code §
removal of restraints is medically necessary. 3407).
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s CM 706.3 Advisement and Counseling
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing,
☒ ☐ ☐
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated
pregnant people.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE CM 517 Biological Samples
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to
☒ ☐ ☐
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or
palm print impressions from individuals who are required
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse
following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of CM 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that Samples
an objective, trained and competent correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by CM 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Samples
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
☒ ☐ ☐
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written CM 517.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
authorization of the facility watch commander or Samples
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
information that reflects the fact that the offender was
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell CM 517.5.1 Video Recording
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the
tape shall be retained administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM CM 1006 Education, Vocation, and
Rehabilitation
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
education program for incarcerated persons.
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When such services are not made available by the
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or CM 1006.2 Program Requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be CM 1006.4 Course Offerings
established. Modified academic or vocational
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
1062 VISITING CM 1010 Visitation
The facility administrator shall develop and implement CM 1010.3 Procedures
written policies and procedures, which include the
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for:
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting CM 1010.5 Visiting Schedule
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made ☒ ☐ ☐
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV CM 1010.3 Procedures
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate CM 1010.6 Denial or Termination of Visiting
operational or safety and security concern exists. All Privileges
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this CM 1010.7 General Visitation Rules
section shall include provision for visitation by minor ☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing CM 1010.3 Procedures
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the
☐ ☐ ☒
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is This facility was approved for construction
requested by an incarcerated person. without on-site public visiting.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors
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) The facility utilizes the attorney/bonds visiting
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 area to accommodate special visits on acase-
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☒ ☐ ☐ by-casee basis.
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
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:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; On-site and off-site video visiting.
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Visitation hours; Daily .
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, 1800 to 2200 hours.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. None.
1063 CORRESPONDENCE CM 1017 Mail
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be CM 1017.5 Processing and Inspection of Mail
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1017.5.1 Nonconfidential Mail
manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s CM 1017.5.2 Confidential Mail
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, CM 1017.5.2 Confidential Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds CM 1017.8 Writing Materials for Indigent
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes Incarcerated Persons
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit
correspondence with family members and friends but ☒ ☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to
the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES CM 1008 Library Services
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined
by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐
include access to the following resources via paper
documents or through electronic media and include
current information on community services and
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference
material and recreational reading material.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME CM 1005 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
☒ ☐ ☐
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of
seven days to include:
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1005.3 Responsibilities
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 1005.3 Responsibilities
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary CM 1005.6 Security and Supervision
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
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1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND CM 1017.5.3 Books and Periodicals
WRITINGS
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for
☒ ☐ ☐
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The
facility administrator shall develop and implement a
written plan to make available a current newspaper or
other like source, including a non-English language
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the
right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any CM 1017.6 Censorship or Rejection of
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest; Incoming and Outgoing Nonconfidential Mail
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and CM 1017.6.1 Rejection of Books and
mail containing information concerning where, how, Periodicals
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson,
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any
☒ ☐ ☐
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or
an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers,
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may
☒ ☐ ☐
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one
time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE CM 1009 Telephone Access
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Telephones are available during dayroom
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or times.
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices
may include but are not limited to videophones,
teletypewriters, or third-party communications
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL CM 603 Access to Courts and Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these CM 603.3. Incarcerated Person Access
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 603.4 Confidentiality
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1069 ORIENTATION CM 503 Handbook and Orientation
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program for people newly admitted
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of
placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and The facility provides a verbal orientation to
may be supplemented with video orientation. ☒ ☐ ☐ each incarcerated person when they are
housed.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation CM 503.3 Initial Orientation
information to each person, including those with In addition to English, orientation
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English information will be provided in the most
proficiency (LEP). commonly used languages for the
incarcerated person population.
The Jail Commander should consider
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 CM 503.3 Initial Orientation
be limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed the orientation
rules; handbook and determined the facility
compliant with this regulation.
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method of
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical and mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and,
(10) availability of personal care items and
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
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1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS CM 1000 Programs and Services
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall The facility offers the following programs:
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
for individual or family social service programs for • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the • Bible Studies – Offered to both men
services and resources available in the community and and women, across multiple religious
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service denominations
delivery. • Adult Education – High school
diploma
• Rising Scholars (Columbia College)
– RSP serves justice-impacted
students by providing targeted
resources and a supportive, inclusive
community for those pursuing higher
education through Columbia College
☒ ☐ ☐ • Celebrate Recovery (Men’s
Program) – Christ-centered recovery
program
• Mother Lode Job Training –
Employment and vocational
readiness support, including a
Welding Program
• Mew-ya – Substance abuse
counseling
• GEO Reentry Services – Reentry
planning and support
• Veterans Services – Specialized
support for incarcerated veterans
• Chaplain Services – Spiritual and
emotional support
• Tribal Council Services – Cultural
support and guidance for Native
American inmates
The range and source of such services shall be at the CM 1000 Programs and Services
discretion of the facility administrator and may include:
(a) risk and needs assessments;
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling;
☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING CM 611 Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures whereby the county
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
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1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES CM 1013 Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in
religious services, practices, and counseling on a
voluntary basis.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE CM 609 Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and BSCC staff reviewed a sample of grievances
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall from the periods of:
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to • 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
☒ ☐ ☐
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions • 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care; • 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program • 03/16/2025 to 03/22/2025
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures;
and food, clothing, and bedding. BSCC staff found the facility compliant with
Such policies and procedures shall include: the requirements of this regulation.
(1) a grievance form; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.3 Access to the Grievance System
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a CM 609.3 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of CM 609.3 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
anonymous grievances;
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest CM 609.4 Grievance Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate staff level;
(5) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609.4.3 Appeals to Grievance Findings
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each CM 609.3 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
level of review which acts on the grievance;
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response CM 609.4.2 Timely Resolution of Grievances
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐
a period of 15 calendar days;
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction CM 609.3 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, CM 609.3 Access to the Grievance System
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person; and,
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct CM 609.4.6 Review of Grievances
regular review of grievances, responses, and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 609/5 Grievance Audits
appeals.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: CM 609.4.5 Frivolous 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 CM 600 Discipline
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility BSCC staff reviewed a sample of discipline
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary reports from the periods of:
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
• 10/13/2024 to 10/19/2024
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy ☒ ☐ ☐
• 12/22/2024 to 12/28/2024
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
• 01/19/2025 to 01/25/2025
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
• 03/16/2025 to 03/22/2025
BSCC found the facility was compliant with
the requirements of this regulation.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply Jail rules are provided in the orientation
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing booklet and on the kiosks.
☒ ☐ ☐
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon
booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable CM 600.3.1 Rules and Actions
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED CM 600 Discipline
PERSONS
CM 6004. Rule Violation Procedures
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
elements: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules CM 600.4.2 Major Rule Violation
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive CM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such
violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary CM 600.5 Investigation
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 600.7 Hearing Officer
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are CM 600.7 Hearing Officer
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person CM 600.6 Notifications
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the
incarcerated person.
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2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a CM 600.6 Notifications
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been
☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to CM 600.8 Hearing Procedure
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 CM 600.4.3 Prehearing Detention
hours after an incarcerated person has been ☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary CM 600.8.5 Report of Findings
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
☒ ☐ ☐
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a CM 600.8.5 Report of Findings
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the ☒ ☐ ☐
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a CM 600.9 Disciplinary Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE CM 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges. ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS CM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
Actions
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary CM 601 Disciplinary Separation
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
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(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for CM 601.3 Disciplinary Separation
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the Disciplinary separation in excess of 30
facility manager before the disciplinary separation days shall be reviewed by the Jail
status is continued. This review shall include a Commander before the discipline is
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall imposed. The review shall include a
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such
the disciplinary status has ended. This review shall reviews shall continue at least every 15
be documented. days thereafter until the disciplinary
status has ended. These reviews shall be
documented (15 CCR 1082(g); 15 CCR
1083(a)).
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have CM 601.4 Access to Services
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title CM 601.4.1 Medication, Clothing, and
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be Personal Items
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles CM 601.4.2 Showering and Personal
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be Hygiene
deprived of them through any portion of the day CM 601.4.3 Denial of Authorized Items or
except that those incarcerated persons who engage Activities
☒ ☐ ☐
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be CM 601.4.4 Mail and Correspondence
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a CM 601.4.5 Visitation
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall CM 601.4.6 Reading and Legal Materials
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee CM 601.4.7 Exercise
during each 24-hour period. CM 601.4.8 Limited Telephone Privileges
CM 601.4.9 Bedding and Clothing
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or CM 601.6 Mental Health
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall ☒ ☐ ☐
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of In no case shall any incarcerated person
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group or group of incarcerated persons be
of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ delegated the authority to punish any
other incarcerated person or group of
Note: PC § 4019.5.
incarcerated persons (Penal Code §
4019.5; 15 CCR 1083).
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for In no case shall a safety cell, as specified
disciplinary purposes. ☒ ☐ ☐ in the Safety and Sobering Cells Policy,
be used for disciplinary purposes (15
CCR 1083).
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of No incarcerated person may be deprived
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ of the implements necessary to maintain
regulations. an acceptable level of personal hygiene
(15 CCR 1083; 15 CCR 1265).
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
☒ ☐ ☐ Food shall not be withheld as a
disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083).
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(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
except in cases where the incarcerated person has Correspondence privileges shall not be
violated correspondence regulations, in which case withheld except in cases where the
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 incarcerated person has violated
hours, without the review and approval of the facility correspondence regulations, in which
☒ ☐ ☐
manager. case correspondence other than legal
mail may be suspended for no longer
than 72 hours without the review and
approval of the Jail Commander (15 CCR
1083).
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be CM 600.10 Limitation on Disciplinary Actions
suspended as a disciplinary measure. In no case shall access to the courts
☒ ☐ ☐
and/or legal counsel be suspended as a
disciplinary measure (15 CCR 1083).
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS CM 600.13 Records
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept
☒ ☐ ☐
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule
violation reports and report of the disposition of each.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE CM 710 Medical Screening
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING CM 715 Communicable Diseases
CM 720 Continuation of Care
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
develop a written plan to address the identification,
treatment, control and follow-up management of
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan
☒ ☐ ☐
shall cover the intake screening procedures,
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
incarceration and coordination with public health officials
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated
people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority CM 715.1.1 Definitions
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the CM 715.3.2 Identification
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 CM 715.7 Post-Exposure Reporting and
☒ ☐ ☐
reports; Follow-Up Requirements
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated CM 715.3.4 Communication
☒ ☐ ☐
persons and custody staff;
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the CM 715.3.2 Identification
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 715.7.5 Confidentiality of Reports
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, CM 715.3.2 Identification
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons;
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(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person CM 715.5.1 Immunizations
that address the limits of confidentiality; and, CM 715.7.6 Source Testing
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 715.7.7 Exposure from a Non-
Incarcerated Person
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the CM 715.3.8 Standard Precautions
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 715.3.9 Transmission-based Precautions
communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL CM 703 Non-Emergency Health Care
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures,
☒ ☐ ☐
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons
or provision made that any incarcerated person
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such
attention.
1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING CM 900 Food Services
CM 900.4 Menu Planning
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall The facility offers meals at:
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ • Breakfast is served at approximately
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14 0430 hours
hours pass between evening and morning meals. • Lunch is served at approximately
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people 1030 hours
on medical diets in less than the time period outlined • Dinner is served at approximately
above, if prescribed by the responsible physician. 1630 hours
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
actual consumption of each meal except for those on
☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets where the responsible physician has
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who CM 900.9 Meal Service Procedure
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
1260 STANDARD INSTITUTIONAL CLOTHING CM 524 Standard Institutional Clothing
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to BSCC staff toured the clothing room and
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but ☒ ☐ ☐ found the clothing to be clean and in good
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities condition.
shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear;
(b) Clean outergarments; and, CM 524.3 Inmate Clothing
☒ ☐ ☐
CM 807.4.2 Clothing Issue
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 524.3 Inmate Clothing
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 524.3 Inmate Clothing
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ CM 524.3 Inmate Clothing
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may The agency issues all incarcerated people
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and jail-issued clothing.
footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☐ ☐ ☒
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear.
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All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free CM 524.3 Inmate Clothing
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean,
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more
compatible with their gender identity and gender
expression.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL CM 805 Vermin and Pest Control
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 CM 807 Incarcerated Person Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Upon housing, a new booking receives a “bed
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal roll” containing all required items, except for
☒ ☐ ☐
hygiene items. the shaving implement.
Shaving implements are handed out each
morning and later collected and disposed of.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary CM 807.7 Persona Hygiene of Incarcerated
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no Persons
maximum allowance. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Sanitary pads, panty liners, and
tampons at no cost and no maximum
allowance (Penal Code § 4023.5)
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to CM 807.7 Persona Hygiene of Incarcerated
supply themself with the following personal care items, Persons
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush,
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12 CM 807.7 Persona Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
hours of housing assignment. Persons
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any CM 807.7 Persona Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.” Persons
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. CM 807.7 Persona Hygiene of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒ ☐ ☐
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of
Regulations.
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1266 SHOWERING CM 807.10 Incarcerated Person Showers
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Showers are available during assigned
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing. dayroom times.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒ ☐ ☐
other day or more often if possible.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES CM 807.8 Barber and Cosmetology Services
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Hair care services shall be available. The facility offers haircuts on Saturdays.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of CM 807.7 Persona Hygiene of Incarcerated
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be Persons
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
☒ ☐ ☐
least once a month. The facility administrator may
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a CM 807.7 Persona Hygiene of Incarcerated
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Persons
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE CM 807.4.1 Bedding Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, BSCC staff found the blankets, sheets, and
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who towels to be clean and in good condition.
☒ ☐ ☐
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be
limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility.
Two blankets or 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 CM 800 Sanitation Inspections
MAINTENANCE CM 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance
CM 806 Incarcerated Person Safety
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable BSCC staff found the facility clean and in
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the good working order.
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
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Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2,
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the
health authority.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including
those summarized in Title 15, Article 8
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply.
☐ ☒ ☐
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be The facility does not hold minors.
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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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 5958
FACILITY: J.H. Dambacher Detention Center TYPE: II RC: 230
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A Peak DATE: 06/24/2025
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
Intake Safety 2013 2 (1) (2) 7’4” x 9’4” x 8” 1
4 Holding 2013 1 (2) (2) 15’10” x6.11” x8’6” 1 1 1
Note: ADA, Bench 36”
1-3 Holding 2013 3 (7) (7) 10.5 x 5.8 x 8’6” 1 1 1
Note: Bench 10’8”
Sober 1 Sobering 2013 1 (6) (6) 16’9”x 7’4” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Sober 2 Sobering 2013 1 (2) (2) 9’4” x 8’3”x 8’2” 1 1 1
Sober 3 Sobering 2013 1 (4) (4) 14’6” x 7’1” x 8’2” 1 1 1
Note: Sobering 3 is ADA.
Intake Shower 2013 1 1 1 1
Unit A
A 1-3 Double 2013 3 2 2 6 12’4” x 7’ x 8’6” 1 1 1
A 4 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 12’4” x 8’ x 8’6” 1 1 1
Note: A4 is ADA Cell
A 5-8 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 12’4” x 8’ x 8.’6” 1 1 1
Unit A Shower 2013 2
Unit A Dayroom 2013 572 Sq. Ft. 2
Rec 1 Rec Yard 2013 600 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Unit B
B 1 Single 2013 1 1 1 1 11’7” x 7’9” x 9’ 1 1 1
Note: B1 is ADA Cell
B 2 Single 2013 1 1 1 1 11’7” x 7’9” x 9’ 1 1 1
B 3-6 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 12’8 x 7’ x 9’ 1 1 1
B 7 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 11’7 x 7’9” x 9’ 1 1 1
B 8 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 11’7” x 6’10” x 9’ 1 1 1
B 9-12 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 12’6” x 7’9 x 9’ 1 1 1
Unit B Shower 2013 2
Unit B Dayroom 2013 1020 Sq. Ft. 2
Unit C
C 1-2 Dorm 2013 2 16 16 32 30’ x 20’ x 9.0 2 2 2
Unit C Dayroom 2013 1140 Sq. Ft. 2
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets (), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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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
Unit D
D 1 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 12’4” x 8’ x 8’3” 1 1 1
Note: D 1 is ADA Cell
D 2-6 Double 2013 5 2 2 10 12’4”x 7’ x 8’3” 1 1 1
D 7-10 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 12’4”x 7’4” x 8’3” 1 1 1
D 11 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 12’6”x 8’ x 8’6” 1 1 1
D 12-17 Double 2013 6 2 2 12 12’6”x 7’4” x 8’6” 1 1 1
D 18-20 Double 2013 3 2 2 6 12’6”x 7’4”x 8’6” 1 1 1
Unit D Shower 2013 2
Unit D Dayroom 2013 1140 Sq. Ft 2
Rec 2 Yard 2013 600 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Unit E
E 1-4 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 12’6”x 7’4” x 8’6” 1 1 1
E 5-9 Double 2013 5 2 2 10 12’4” x 7’4” x 8’6” 1 1 1
E 10 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 12’4” x 7’8” x 8’6” 1 1 1
Note: E 10 is ADA Cell
E 11-14 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 12’6”x 7’4”x 8’6” 1 1 1
E 15-20 Double 2013 6 2 2 12 12’3” x 7’ x 8’6” 1 1 1
Unit E Shower 2013 2
Unit E Dayroom 2013 1400 Sq. Ft 2
Unit F
F 1-2 Dorm 2013 2 16 16 32 30’ x 20’ x 9’ 2 2 2
Unit F Dayroom 2013 1140 Sq. Ft. 2
Rec 3 Rec Yard 2013 600 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
Unit G
G 1-2 Dorm 2013 2 16 16 32 30’ x 20’ x 9’ 2 2 2
Unit G Dayroom 2013 1140 Sq. Ft. 2
Unit H
H 1 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 12’4” x 8’ x 8’6 1 1 1
Note: H 1 is ADA Cell
H 2-4 Double 2013 3 2 2 6 12’ x 7’ x 8’6” 1 1 1
H 5 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 12’ x 7’6” x 8’6” 1 1 1
H 6-8 Double 2013 3 2 2 6 12’ x 8’ x 8’6” 1 1 1
Unit H Shower 2013 2
Unit H Dayroom 2013 940 Sq. Ft. 2
Rec 4 Rec Yard 2013 600 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets (), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013
BSCC Code: 5958
FACILITY NAME: J.H. Dambacher Detention Center FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: X
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: James A. Peak DATE: 06/24/2025
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker outside the security X
perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
X
booking
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable There are three Sobering Cells.
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X There are two Safety Cells.
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure X
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use. X
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
X
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less
X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates
X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more. X
Is at least 160 square feet
X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates X
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
X
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear
X
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of
the facility X
Safety Cell (2.5)
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a X
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate X
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the
X
floor, with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which X
provide a view of the entire cell
Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4
inches high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from X
the bottom of the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
to inmate occupant. X
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
X
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat In ADA cells, a movable correction level
not required in Type I facilities.) X seat/chair is used if the inmate is not in a
wheelchair.
Dormitories (2.8)
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added
provision for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive
standard.” 2005 revisions added clarifying language
but did not change the calculations.)
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per
inmate for single bed units; at least 70 square feet of
floor space per inmate for double bed units; and, at X
least 90 square feet for triple bed units. Eight-foot
clear ceiling height required.
(To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet
divided by 2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square
feet dayroom = 70 square feet per inmate. To
calculate triple bunked RC: 90 square feet divided by
3 inmates=30 square feet + 35 square feet
dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for no more than 64 and no less than 4
inmates X
13: Deleted “less” and “fewer”
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified by these X
regulations
Provide secure storage space for each inmate's
personal items (NA Type I)
X
13: Deleted “secure” and “of”. Added “space for”
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Dayrooms (2.9)
(Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding "special use" cells) and inmate workers in
Type I facilities.)
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate,
X
exclusive of 3-foot-wide corridors in front of
cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3-foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
10: Deleted the term “exclusive of 3 feet (914 mm).”
13: Deleted “exclusive of circulation corridors of 3
feet (914mm)
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
maximum number of inmates allowed access at a
given time. (Note 2001 revisions added reference to
X
access at a given time and are the least restrictive
standard.)
Exercise Area (2.10) Four outside recreation areas.
Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities X
must have a recreation area or provide community
access to one.
Clear height of 15 feet X
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated
inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided
X
by number of one-hour exercise periods per day,
equals the required surface area.
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and
X
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
X
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the
X
needs of the facility programs. (See regulation for
discussion of applicability to Type IV.)
Medical Examination Room (2.12)
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in
every Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or
X
more inmates.
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site
health care.
Located within the security area and provide for
X
privacy of inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no
X
single dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
X
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Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies X
and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility X
program indicates special medical care housing is
needed.
Housing is located within the security area, accessible
to both male and female inmates, but not in the living X
area of either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical
X
instruments
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed
to the community standard. X
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available. X
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
X
Inmates can purchase specified items.
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are X
kept within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
X
There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and
seating for each inmate being fed.
Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or
showers, without an appropriate visual barrier.
2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash X
basins
Visiting Space (2.18) Video Visitation as authorized T24 – 2013
Standards.
X
There is sufficient visiting area. Attorney Visitation room is available if needed
for in-person visits.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such X
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20) Janitors’ lockers are located in each of the
housing units.
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is
located within the security area (Type II only).
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A mop sink is available within the security area (Type
II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and
X
Types I, III & IV.
Storage Room (2.21)
One or more storage rooms are required to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage
per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. X
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.)
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
(Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing
only minimum-security inmates. In 2005 applicability
was extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV
facilities regardless of security level.)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of
alerting staff in a central control. When visual
electronic surveillance is used, it is located primarily in
corridors, elevators, or at points on the security
perimeter such as entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option and references to
electronic surveillance located primarily in
corridors, elevators or points in security
perimeter were deleted.
08: Audio monitoring system shall be located in
temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary
staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, safety X
cells, single and double occupancy cells,
dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas, and
correctional program /multipurpose space,
capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately. Central control requirement
deleted.
10 Deleted language referring to central control
point.
10 Terminate at a location where staff can respond
immediately.
13: Deleted “stationed in a central control point”
13: Added “in temporary holding cells, or rooms,
temporary staging cells, or rooms, sobering cells,
safety cells, single and double occupancy cells,
dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas, and
correctional program/multipurpose space”
1: Added “who can respond immediately”
Laundry Facilities (2.23) This is a Type II facility.
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and X
drying personal laundry.
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Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and
capable of providing minimal lighting in all areas and
X
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) The examination room in the facility is
separate from the Medical Clinic area.
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 X
or more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-
site health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male
X
and female inmates
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no
single dimension less than 6 feet X
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV) Attorney Visitation is in-person through a
barrier.
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being
able to visual supervise; one is provided in every
single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
X
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified
ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise
areas. Privacy requirement deleted.
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Wash basins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is
provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and, X
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified
ratio
See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough
substitutions.
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Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy
cell and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in
dayrooms
X
2-99: One is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to
inmates in dayrooms and exercise areas.
The 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
X
the water outlet.
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water
X
and soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower
areas must provide modesty for inmates, with
staff ability to supervise.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21
inches between pans; constructed of pan bottom type
or concrete; securely fastened to the floor and/or wall X
in facilities higher than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Must have a solid bottom.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas
is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with
normal vision and is not less than 20 foot-candles at
desk level and in the grooming area. Night lighting is
sufficient for purposes of supervision. X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant
controlled in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are
of secure design in areas higher than minimum
security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security,
windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater X
than 5 inches in on dimension.
13: Added “exterior” before windows
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Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification
cells. In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and
X
everything on them are padded. All padded cells are
equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler
approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM;
nonporous; at least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or
laminated construction; firmly bonded to all surfaces; X
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of
security is provided near each wash basin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes
hooks are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
Seating (3.10)
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.
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double X
occupancy cells.
Weapons Locker (3.12) Weapons lockers are located outside
(NA type IV and Minimum-Security Facilities) entrances to the secure facility.
A secure weapons locker is located outside the
security perimeter of the facility. Lockers have
individual compartments, locks and keys. X
08: “No weapons are brought into the security area”
deleted from the regulation.
13: Deleted “such that no officer shall bring into the
security area any weapon”
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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