BSCC
Tuolumne (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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July 8, 2024
David L. Vasquez, Sheriff-Coroner
28 N. Lower Sunset Drive
Sonora, CA 95370
2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONSCODESECTION209,J.H.DAMBACHERDETENTION FACILITY
Dear Sheriff Vasquez:
A Targeted Inspection of the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office Jail has been completed.
A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, and the following facility
was inspected Monday, June 17, 2024:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
J.H. DAMBACHER DETENTION CENTER 5958 II
This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the
attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24Minimum Standards. Refer to the
Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information
related to Rated Capacity.
An out brief with you and your staff was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations. We specifically discussed the concerns and problems with routine
maintenance, stressing the need to repair and have regular maintenance on plumbing
and padding in this relatively new facility.
* * *
Please email me at dale.miller@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-3679 if you have any
questions.
David L. Vasquez
Sheriff-Coroner
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Sincerely,
DALE MILLER
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*
Lieutenant Hurtado, Jail Commander,
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
5958 Tuolumne County LTR II 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5958
FACILITY NAME: JH Dambacher Detention Center Tuolumne County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Hurtado and Sergeant Shane Schertz
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: June 17, 2024
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS
Manual (CM) 504 Inmate Safety Checks
The facility administrator shall develop and implement CM 504.3 Safety Checks
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: BSCC staff reviewed safety check logs from
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- February, March, and May of 2024. The
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least checks meet the requirements of this section.
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held
and housed in the facility.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse CM 504.3(a) Safety checks shall be
between safety checks. conducted at least once every 60 minutes and
more frequently if necessary.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety CM 516.3 Safety Cel Procedures
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as CM 516.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 CM 511.3 Use of Restraints Control
of these regulations.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied CM 504.3(b) Safety checks shall be
intervals. conducted on an irregular schedule
(staggered) so that inmates cannot predict
when the checks will occur.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the CM 504
documentation of all safety checks. CM 504(f) Actual times of the checks and
Documentation shall include: notations should be recorded on the daily
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety activity logs.
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check The jail management system, ATIMs, is used
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory to record location of checks.
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff Employee identification numbers are
who completed the safety check(s). recorded as part of the checks entries.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the targeted inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(f) A documented process by which safety checks are CM 1311 Watch Commander
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Shift supervisors review the safety check logs
facility manager, including methods of mitigating during every shift.
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely
completion of, safety checks.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING CM 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(a) A fire suppression pre-plan by the local fire
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility department, to be included as part of this
administrator shall consult with the local fire department policy.
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 404.3 Evacuation Plan
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 BSCC staff reviewed two years of staff
with two-year retention of the inspection record; conducted Fire and Life Safety inspections.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The last inspection by Tuolumne County Fire
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Department was April 17, 2024.
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and Evacuation routes are posted in the facility.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated CM 404.4.1 Evacuation Locations
people in the case of fire.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL CM 516 Safety and Sobering Cell Procedures
to minimize the
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section risk of injury by falling or dangerous behavior.
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of It is used as an initial sobering place for
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety arrestees or incarcerated persons who are a
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. threat to their own safety or the safety of
others as a result of being intoxicated.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as CM 516.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
soon as they are able to continue the admission process (d) Incarcerated persons will be removed from
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others. the sobering cell when they no longer pose a
threat to their own safety and the safety of
others and are able to continue the booking
process.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over 516.4(c) Qualified health care professionals
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody shall assess the medical condition of the
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent incarcerated person in the sobering cell at
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these least every six hours. Only incarcerated
regulations. 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 BSCC staff reviewed eight (8) random
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. sobering cell logs from January through May
2024. Checks and evaluations meet the
requirements of this section.
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Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in CM 516.4(b) A safety check consisting of
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every direct visual observation that is sufficient to
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. assess the incarcerated person's well-being
and behavior shall occur at least once every
30minutes on an irregular schedule
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES CM 511 Use of Restraints
Restraints are to be applied only when less
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the restrictive methods, including verbal de-
responsible physician, shall develop and implement escalation techniques, have been attempted
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint and are deemed ineffective in controlling the
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which dangerous behavior of an incarcerated
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person.
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, BSCC staff requested to review uses of
or other restraint devices when used to restrain restraints from the last year. There were no
incarcerated people for security reasons. The facility incidents where persons were left in restraints
manager may delegate authority to place an in the facility.
incarcerated person in restraints to responsible health
care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas: This policy shall apply to the use of specific
(1) acceptable restraint devices; types of restraints, such as four/five-point
restraints, restraint chairs, ambulatory
restraints, and similar restraint systems.
(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; (d) Incarcerated persons in restraints shall be
housed either alone or in an area designated
for restrained persons.
(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 511.3(a) Restraints shall not be used as
following requirements: punishment, placed around a person's neck,
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or applied in a way that is likely to cause
or as a substitute for treatment. undue physical discomfort or restrict blood
flow or breathing
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on CM 511.3(e) Restraints shall be applied for no
incarcerated people who display behavior which longer than is reasonably necessary to protect
results in the destruction of property or reveal an the incarcerated person or others from harm.
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less (e) Restraints shall be applied for no longer
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- than is reasonably necessary to protect the
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are incarcerated person or others from harm.
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in The use of restraints, other than routine use
restraints only with the approval of the facility during transfer, shall require the approval of
manager, the facility watch commander, or the Watch Commander prior to application. In
responsible health care staff; continued retention instances where prior approval is not feasible,
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. the Watch Commander shall be apprised of
the use of restraints as soon as practicable.
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(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be (h) Continuous direct visual observation shall
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. be maintained until a medical opinion can be
obtained.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention (i) Within one hour of placement in restraints,
shall be secured within one hour from the time of a qualified health care professional shall
placement. document an opinion regarding the placement
and retention of the restraints.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within (j) As soon as practicable, but within four
four hours of placement. hours of placement in restraints, the
incarcerated person shall be medically
assessed.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be CM 511.3(f) Staff members shall conduct
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure continuous direct face-to-face observation at
that the restraints are properly employed, and to least twice every 30 minutes on an irregular
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated schedule to check the incarcerated person's
person. Such observation shall be documented. physical well-being and behavior.
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons CM 511.3(d) Incarcerated persons in
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area restraints shall be housed either alone or in an
which makes provisions to protect the person from area designated for restrained persons.
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in (k) As soon as practicable, but within eight
consultation with responsible health care staff hours of placement in restraints, the
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be incarcerated person must be evaluated by a
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the mental health professional to assess whether
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further the incarcerated person needs immediate
evaluation. and/or long-term mental health treatment.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use (l) Where applicable, the Jail Commander
shall use the restraint device manufacturer's
maximum time limits for placement. recommended maximum time limits for
placement.
(11) All events and information related to the The use of restraints for purposes other than
placement in restraints shall be documented and for the controlled movement or transportation
shall be video recorded unless exigent of an incarcerated person shall be
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The documented in appropriate logs and shall be
documentation shall include: the reason for video recorded unless exigent circumstances
placement; person authorizing placement; names of prevent staff from doing so.
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
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 BSCC staff reviewed records of exercise and
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum out-of-cell time from January to May 2024.
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of Records show that the requirements of this
seven days to include: section are being met.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and CM 1005.4 Access to Exercise
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. CM 1005.5 Access to Out of Cell Time
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary CM 1005.6 Security and Supervision
procedures to ensure safety and security.
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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: JH Dambacher Detention Center - Tuolumne County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: X
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: June 17, 2024
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker outside the security
perimeter of the facility, designed as outlined in these
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending
booking
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable There are three Sobering Cells.
01:
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) There are two Safety Cells.
Shower room available
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure
area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5)
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
water for staff use.
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates
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Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and
has a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
Is at least 160 square feet
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all
inmates
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
01:
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear
ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
Padding on floor
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of
the facility
Safety Cell (2.5)
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a
least 6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the
floor, with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which
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
the bottom of the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible
to inmate occupant.
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
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
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
minimum width of 6 feet
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Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.)
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
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
facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and
drinking fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat In ADA cells, movable correction level
not required in Type I facilities.) 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
g 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
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
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified by these
regulations
Provide secure storage space for each inmate's
personal items (NA Type I)
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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,
exclusive of 3-foot-wide corridors in front of
cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3-foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
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
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
must have a recreation area or provide community
access to one.
Clear height of 15 feet
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated
inmate capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided
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
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the
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
more inmates.
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site
health care.
Located within the security area and provide for
privacy of inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no
single dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
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Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies
and pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14)
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility
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
area of either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical
instruments
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed
to the community standard.
Hare Care Space (2.15)
Space and equipment are available.
2-99: Requirement deleted.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
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
kept within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
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
basins
Visiting Space (2.18) Video Visitation as authorized T24 2013
Standards
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
as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
housing units.
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is
located within the security area (Type II only).
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
A mop sink is available within the security area (Type
II). It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and
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.
(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
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.
temporary staging cells, or rooms, sobering cells,
safety cells, single and double occupancy cells,
dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas, and
1: A
Laundry Facilities (2.23) This is a Type II facility.
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and
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
maintaining fire and life safety, security,
communication and alarm systems.
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25
or more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-
site health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male
and female inmates
Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no
single dimension less than 6 feet
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV) Attorney Visitation is in-person through barrier.
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;
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,
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
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
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
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
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.
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
than 5 inches in on dimension.
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
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;
and, without exposed seams.
Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
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.
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When
bench seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are
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
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.
deleted from the regulation.
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
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 5958
FACILITY: JH Dambacher Detention Center -Tuolumne County Jail TYPE: II RC: 232
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: June17, 2024
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
Intake Safety 2013 2 (1) (2) 74 x 94 x 8 1
4 Holding 2013 1 (2) (2) 6. 1 1 1
x
1-3 Holding 2013 3 (7) (7) 10.5 x 5.8 x 1 1 1
Sober 1 Sobering 2013 1 (6) (6) 1 x 7 x 1 1 1
Sober 2 Sobering 2013 1 (2) (2) x x 1 1 1
Sober 3 Sobering 2013 1 (4) (4) x x 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 6 1 1 1
A 4 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 1 x x 6 1 1 1
Note: A4 is ADA Cell
A 5-8 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 x x 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 Double 2013 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Note: B1 is ADA Cell
B 2 Double 2013 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
B 3-6 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 1 1 1
B 7 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 1 1 1
B 8 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 1 1 1
B 9-12 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 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 # RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Beds
Unit D
D 1 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 x x 1 1 1
Note: D 1 is ADA Cell
D 2-6 Double 2013 5 2 2 10 12 x 1 1 1
D 7-10 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 1 1 1
D 11 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 1 1 1
D 12-17 Double 2013 6 2 2 12 1 1 1
D 18-21 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 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 x 1 1 1
E 5-9 Double 2013 5 2 2 10 x x 1 1 1
E 10 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 x x 1 1 1
Note: E 10 is ADA Cell
E 11-14 Double 2013 4 2 2 8 1 1 1
E 15-20 Double 2013 6 2 2 12 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 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 2 2 2
Unit G Dayroom 2013 1140 Sq. Ft. 2
Unit H
H 1 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 12 1 1 1
Note: H 1 is ADA Cell
H 2-4 Double 2013 3 2 2 6 1 1 1
H 5 Double 2013 1 2 2 2 1 1 1
H 6-8 Double 2013 3 2 2 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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