BSCC
Ventura Sheriff's Office (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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March 4, 2025
James Fryhoff, Sheriff
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
800 South Victoria Avenue
Santa Paula, CA 93009
2023-2024 TARGETED INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE &
INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209 , VENTURA COUNTY TYPE II DETENTION
FACILITIES
Dear Sheriff Fryhoff:
A Targeted Inspection of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office Type II detention facilities
have been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, September 4,
2024, and the following facilities were inspected between Tuesday, November 12, 2024,
and Wednesday, November 13, 2024:
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Ventura County Main Jail (Pre-Trial Detention
5960 II
Facility)
Todd Road Jail 6045 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 Title
15, 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.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at jovin.adamos@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 207-7074 if you have any
questions.
James Fryhoff
Sheriff
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Sincerely,
JOVIN L. ADAMOS
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Ventura County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Ventura County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Ventura County*
County Administrator, Ventura County*
Mark Franke, Commander, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
Garo Kuredjian, Commander, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
Tracy Martinez-Aguilar, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Program Administrator III
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
5960+ Ventura County Sheriff’s Office II TI LTR 23-24
TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 5960
FACILITY NAME: Ventura County Main Jail (Pre-Trial Detention Facility) FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Garo Kuredjian, Captain Cameron Henderson, and Tracy Martinez-Aguilar
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/12/24
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Detention
Services Division Policy Manual (PM)
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency utilizes the Guard1 Plus System
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least which provides means for documentation. It
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held is a handheld data collector, which is
and housed in the facility. commonly referred to as “pipes.” There are
five checkpoints in all housing units.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy;
between safety checks. Cell Checks: Shall be conducted 24 hours per
day, on an hourly basis. Safety checks are
required hourly, with randomness as a goal.
The Board of State and Community
Corrections (BSCC) staff reviewed a sample
☒ ☐ ☐
of safety check logs from March through
October of 2024 of areas throughout the
facility that were produced by Guard1 and
found the facility compliant. Any deviated
checks are addressed with individuals and
documented within Redbook.
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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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety PM Section 12, Chapter 21 – Sobering Cells:
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as An Incarcerated person in a sobering cell
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 must be checked at least every 15 minutes for
of these regulations. signs of deteriorating medical condition.
PM Section 12, Chapter 26 – Use of Safety
Cells/Safety Precaution Levels; subsection I:
Placement in a Safety Cell; When an inmate
is placed in a safety cell, regardless of the
reason, a 15-minute monitoring log will be
maintained at the inmate’s cell. Cell checks
should be conducted randomly with no more
than 15 minutes between each check.
PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
Chair and Mechanical Restraints: An
☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person held in the restraint chair
or in mechanical restraints must be directly
observed by staff at least every 15 minutes to
ensure the safety and wellbeing or the
incarcerated person.
BSCC staff reviewed samples of safety check
observation logs from March through October
of 2024 for incarcerated people placed in
sobering cells, safety cells, and restraints and
found the facility to be compliant with this
portion of the regulation.
See sections 1056 and 1058 of this inspection
report for results of safety checks for sobering
cells and restraints.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan
intervals. Policy: Randomness is a key factor in cell
scans as a life safety and crime
prevention tool, which may result in scans
being conducted more frequently.
BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety
☒ ☐ ☐
check logs from March through October of
2024 of areas throughout the facility that
were produced by Guard1 and found the
facility compliant. Any deviated checks
are addressed with individuals and
documented within Redbook.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: The agency utilizes the Guard1 Plus System
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☒ ☐ ☐ which provides means for documentation.
check occurred; The safety check samples provided indicated
the date and time of each individual check.
(2) the location where each individual safety check PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and, The agency utilizes the Guard1 Plus System
☒ ☐ ☐ which provides means for documentation.
The safety check samples provided indicated
the location of each individual check.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy
who completed the safety check(s).
The agency utilizes the Guard1 Plus System
which provides means for documentation.
The safety check samples provided did not
indicate the name or identification number of
☒ ☐ ☐
the person(s) conducting the safety check, but
the program notates it in a manner that is only
available for review by supervisors. This was
verified after speaking with the administrative
sergeant and reviewing a sample.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy;
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Supervisor Responsibilities: At least once
facility manager, including methods of mitigating each shift, the Facility Sergeant is responsible
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely for randomly reviewing cell scans of a chosen
completion of, safety checks. housing unit or quad to ensure compliance
with the provisions of this policy. Each review
shall be forwarded to the Facility Captain.
Any deficiencies in the manner scans are
being conducted shall be brought to the
attention of the affected shift’s Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
Sergeant who will address the deficiencies
with the responsible employee. Any action
taken shall be documented accordingly and
may be subject to progressive discipline.
BSCC staff reviewed the notations in
Redbook that reflected deficient safety
checks during this inspection period. All
deviations were addressed and notated in
Redbook.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM Section 2, Chapter 1 – Divisional
Administration
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department PM Section 5, Chapter 6 – Fire Emergency
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire PM Section 5, Chapter 13 – Fire/Life and
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: Safety Equipment Inspections
☒ ☐ ☐
The Legal Unit is responsible for maintaining
and revising divisional policy.
The agency Fire Suppression Plan is
developed, reviewed annually, and modified
in conjunction with the local fire authority and
the Office of Emergency Services.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM Section 5, Chapter 13 – Fire/Life and
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Safety Equipment Inspections
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); Although the review of policy is ongoing, the
☒ ☐ ☐
latest formal review for changes to the PM’s
Fire Suppression Plan was conducted on
11/01/23.
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff The facility logs inspections of First Aid Kits,
with two-year retention of the inspection record; Pelican Lights, PTDF Emergency Lighting
Equipment, and SCBA. Two years of fire life
and safety inspections (Fire Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐ Inspections) were reviewed for this Targeted
Inspection. All inspections were completed,
documented, and maintained for the two-year
period required by this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The local fire inspection was completed on:
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires 01/11/23.
☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PM Section 5, Chapter 5 – Facility
☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuations
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM Section 5, Chapter 5 – Facility
people in the case of fire. Evacuations
In the event of a facility evacuation, or
☒ ☐ ☐
emergency housing of inmates, the agency
may transport them to East Valley or Todd
Road Jail.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY VCSOPM 334 – Death Investigation;
Detention Services
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death DSDP Section 5, Chapter 11 – Death and
reporting requirements of Government Code section Critical Incidents
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC SOP Chapter 2, Section 9 – Death and Critical
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Incidents
☒ ☐ ☐
During the documentation review, it was
noted this section of the DSDP needed to be
updated to meet the regulation. The Sheriff’s
Legal Unit immediately issued a directive and
training bulletin for their personnel to be
advised until the policy can be updated. By
doing so, BSCC staff is finding the department
compliant with this portion of the regulation.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DSDP Section 5, Chapter 11 – Death and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Critical Incidents; Subsection IV –
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Documentation: C. There shall be a review of
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of all in-custody deaths within 30 days. The
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall review team shall include the Facility
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Administrator and/or Manager, the health
designee, the health administrator, the responsible ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator, responsible physician, and
physician and other health care, and supervision staff other health care and supervision staff who
who are relevant to the incident. are relevant to the incident. This review shall
be documented by the Facility Administrative
Sergeant and reviewed by the Facility
Administration.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the DSDP Section 5, Chapter 11 – Death and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Critical Incidents; Subsection IV –
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☒ ☐ ☐ Documentation: D.
identify issues that require further study.
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DSDP Section 5, Chapter 11 – Death and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the Critical Incidents; Subsection IV –
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Documentation: E.
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☒ ☐ ☐
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following DSDP Section 5, Chapter 11 – Death and
information: Critical Incidents; Subsection IV –
(1) Demographic information Documentation: C.(1)
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth During the documentation review, it was
(C) Date of death noted this section of the DSDP needed to be
(D) Time of death updated to meet the regulation. The Sheriff’s
(E) Gender Legal Unit immediately issued a directive and
(F) Race and ethnicity training bulletin for their personnel to be
(G) Relevant medical history advised until the policy can be updated. By
(2) Facility Information ☒ ☐ ☐ doing so, BSCC staff is finding the department
(A) Name and location of the detention facility compliant with this portion of the regulation.
(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.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL PM Section 12, Chapter 21 – Sobering Cells
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section BSCC staff reviewed a sample of sobering
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of cell placement observation logs from March
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety ☒ ☐ ☐ through October 2024. The reports note the
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. incarcerated persons threat to their own
safety or the safety of others due to the state
of intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as PM Section 12, Chapter 21 – Sobering Cells;
soon as they are able to continue the admission process I. Sobering Cells (PTDF)
☒ ☐ ☐
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others.
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In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over PM Section 12, Chapter 21 – Sobering Cells;
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody I. Sobering Cells (PTDF); All incarcerated
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent persons in sobering cells will be checked by
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these medical staff at least every four (4) hours and
regulations. the findings will be documented in the medical
record. The four (4) hour checks by medical
staff are in addition to, and not in lieu of, the
☒ ☐ ☐ 15- minute checks by the Deputy.
BSCC staff reviewed a sample of sobering
cell placement observation logs from March
through October 2024. The reports that held
an incarcerated person for over six hours
notated the evaluations from health staff.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must PM Section 12, Chapter 21 – Sobering Cells;
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. I. Sobering Cells (PTDF); Medical staff will
☒ ☐ ☐ also medically evaluate the incarcerated
person at 12 hours from time of placement.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in PM Section 12, Chapter 21 – Sobering Cells;
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every I. Sobering Cells (PTDF); An incarcerated
half hour. Such observation shall be documented. person in a sobering cell must be checked at
least every 15 minutes for signs of a
deteriorating medical condition. Ultimately,
this is the responsibility of the Booking
☒ ☐ ☐ Deputy.
BSCC staff reviewed a sample of sobering
cell placement observation logs from March
through October 2024 and found the facility to
be compliant with this regulation.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
Chair and Mechanical Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed a sample of recent
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint restraint chair placements and determined the
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which facility is compliant with these regulations.
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: PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
(1) acceptable restraint devices; Chair and Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
VCSO utilizes the Aedec Pro-Straint Deluxe
Safety Chair II
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
immediate medical/mental health referral; Chair and Mechanical Restraints
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☒ ☐ ☐
equipment;
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(3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
II – Placement of an Inmate into the Restraint
Chair or Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
Incarcerated persons placed in restraint
chairs are placed into a safety cell by
themselves.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
V – Hydration and Sanitation Issues
☒ ☐ ☐
The documents reviewed indicated that water
is provided for the incarcerated person while
in a restraint chair.
(5) exercising of extremities. PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
V – Exercising Extremities
☒ ☐ ☐
The documents reviewed indicated when
extremities were temporarily released for
exercise while in a restraint chair.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
following requirements: Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Usage
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☒ ☐ ☐
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
incarcerated people who display behavior which Chair and Mechanical Restraints
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. BSCC staff reviewed a recent sample of
restraint chair placements. The reports note
☒ ☐ ☐ that the incarcerated persons placed into the
restraint chair displayed behavior that
resulted in the destruction of property or
revealed an intent to cause physical harm to
themselves or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Chair and Mechanical Restraints
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☒ ☐ ☐
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
restraints only with the approval of the facility Chair and Mechanical Restraints: The Facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or Sergeant and medical personnel shall review
responsible health care staff; continued retention ☒ ☐ ☐ the need for continued retention at least once
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. every 60 minutes and document that review
on the restraint log.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Chair and Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ Medical personnel are immediately
summoned to conduct a medical and mental
health screening upon placement.
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(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
shall be secured within one hour from the time of Chair and Mechanical Restraints
placement.
☒ ☐ ☐ Medical personnel are immediately
summoned to conduct a medical and mental
health screening upon placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
four hours of placement. Chair and Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ Medical personnel are immediately
summoned to conduct a medical and mental
health screening upon placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
that the restraints are properly employed, and to VII – Monitoring of an Inmate Held in
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Restraints
person. Such observation shall be documented.
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff conducted a document review of
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area a sample of restraint chair placements during
which makes provisions to protect the person from this inspection cycle and determined the
abuse. facility is compliant with this portion of the
regulation.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
consultation with responsible health care staff Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be VIII – Removal from the Restraint Chair or
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the Mechanical Restraints: In no case will an
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further inmate be restrained longer than four (4)
evaluation. hours, exclusive of the time necessary to
transport them to a mental health or medical
☒ ☐ ☐ facility.
If after a four (4) hour period, an inmate
displays behavior which necessitates the
continued restraint, the Facility Sergeant will
immediately facilitate the inmate's transfer to
a medical or mental health facility.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Chair and Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
placement in restraints shall be documented and Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
shall be video recorded unless exigent II – Placement of an Inmate into the Restraint
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The Chair or Mechanical Restraints: The
documentation shall include: the reason for placement of the restrained inmate into one of
placement; person authorizing placement; names of the safety cells, and their continued retention
☒ ☐ ☐
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; will be recorded on PTDF’s automatic
and the duration of placement. recording system. If the PTDF’s video
recording system is not operational, an
alternate recording device that records both
video and audio must be set up.
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1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME PM Section 12, Chapter 19 – Exercise and
Recreation: Detention Facilities shall provide
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall a minimum of three (3) hours per seven (7)
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum day period of outside recreational activities to
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of all inmates, weather permitting.
seven days to include:
BSCC staff reviewed the dayroom schedules
and a sample of recreation Yard Activity logs
for the general population and those in
restrictive housing. The documents reflected
all incarcerated persons are receiving their
☒ ☐ ☐
allotted time out of their cells and into the
recreation yards.
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
randomly interviewed incarcerated persons
about access to the recreation yards and
being allowed into the dayrooms. There were
no complaints about it either. It was noted that
they come out of their cells often and for
reasonable amounts of time.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and PM Section 12, Chapter 19 – Exercise and
☒ ☐ ☐ Recreation:
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. PM Section 12, Chapter 19 – Exercise and
☒ ☐ ☐ Recreation:
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary PM Section 12, Chapter 19 – Exercise and
procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ ☐ Recreation:
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 5960
FACILITY: Ventura County Main Jail (Pre-Trial Detention Facility) TYPE: II RC: 823
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/12/24
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Prior Note: The Rated Capacity (RC) increased since the 2008-2010 inspection cycle.
MALE INTAKE
Notes: There are two showers located by the property room.
1 Safety 1976 1 0 (1) (1) 6’9” x 11’8” x 8’ 1
2 Safety 1976 1 0 (1) (1) 6’2” x 11’7” x 8’ 1
6 Holding 1976 1 0 (0) (0) 7’ x 11’10” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: The facility identified this cell as a “Phone Tank.” There are 4 phones and no seating.
7 Holding 1976 1 0 (4) (4) 6’10” x 11’10” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: The facility identified this cell as a “Phone Tank.” There are 2 phones and 6’8” of bench seating.
8 Holding 1976 1 0 (2) (2) 7’2” x 11’10” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: The facility identified this cell as an ADA cell. There are 2 circular seats available.
9 Holding 1976 1 0 (6) (6) 7’5” x 11’10” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 9’ bench. RC is limited to available seating.
10 Holding 1976 1 0 (4) (4) 7’3” x 11’10” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 6’10” bench. RC is limited to available seating.
11 Holding 1976 1 0 (5) (5) 8’6” x 11’10” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 8’4” bench. RC is limited to available seating.
12 Holding 1976 1 0 (6) (6) 6’3” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 9’ bench. RC is limited to available seating.
13-14 Holding 1976 2 0 (5) (10) 6’6” x 12’ x 8” 1 1 1
Notes: 8’6” bench. RC is limited to available seating.
15 Holding 1976 1 0 (5) (5) 8’6” x 11’8” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 8’6” bench. RC is limited to available seating.
16 Holding 1976 1 0 (6) (6) 7’ x 12’6” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 9’ bench. RC is limited to available seating.
* 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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
RELEASE
1 Holding 1976 1 0 (4) (4) 7’5” x 9’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 7’4” bench. RC is limited to available seating.
2 Holding 1976 1 0 (4) (4) 7’ x 10’9” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 7’4” bench. RC is limited to available seating.
3 Holding 1976 1 0 (4) (4) 7’ x 10’10” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 6’ bench. RC is limited to available seating. There is a support beam that will alter the square footage.
4 Holding 1976 1 0 (4) (4) 7’ x 10’10” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 7’4” bench. RC is limited to available seating.
5 Holding 1976 1 0 (4) (4) 7’7” x 10’10” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 7’4” bench. RC is limited to available seating.
6 Holding 1976 1 0 (2) (2) 7’6” x 7’8” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 4’1” bench. RC is limited to available seating.
7 Holding 1976 1 0 (4) (4) 7’6” x 10’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 6’ bench. RC is limited to available seating.
1 Sobering 1976 1 0 (3) (3) 5’9” x 12’8” x 8’ 1 1 1
2 Sobering 1976 1 0 (3) (3) 6’ x 12’8” x 8’ 1 1 1
Booking
3 1976 1 0 (14) (14) 6’ x 13’10” x 8’ 1 1 1
Enclosure
Notes: Bench seating needs to be measured to gauge RC.
FEMALE INTAKE
Notes: There are phones in each holding cells. There is a shower and toilet in the hallway.
1 Sobering 1976 1 0 (3) (3) 6’3” x 11’10” x 8’ 1 1 1
2-3 Holding 1976 2 0 (5) (10) 6’6” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 8’6” bench in each. RC is limited to available seating.
DORM 1976 1 10 9 9 ≈645ft2 1 1 1
Notes: 567.92ft2 + 77.94ft2. 70ft2 per double bed unit. Currently housing female incarcerate person workers.
LEVEL 2 – Ad. Sep.
1 Dayroom 2001 1 15’2” x 11’1” x 9’3” 1 1 1 1
Notes: The Dayroom has a 4’ picnic bench with 4’ of bench seating on each side and a workout station.
A 1 & 2 Double 2001 2 2 2 4 6’6” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
B 1 & 2 Single 2001 2 1 1 2 6’6” x 12’ x 8’ 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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
2 Dayroom 2001 1 9’10” x 13’6” x 9’3” 1 1 1 1
Notes: The Dayroom has a 4’ picnic bench with 4’ of bench seating on each side and a workout station.
3 Dayroom 2001 1 10’6” x 13’4” x 9’3” 1 1 1 1
Notes: The Dayroom has a 4’ picnic bench with 4’ of bench seating on each side and a workout station.
4 Dayroom 2001 1 9’10” x 13’6” x 9’3” 1 1 1 1
Notes: The Dayroom has a 4’ picnic bench with 4’ of bench seating on each side and a workout station.
C 1-4 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 6’6” x 12’ x 8” 1 1 1
D 1 & 2 Double 2001 2 2 2 4 6’6” x 12’ x 8” 1 1 1
E 1 & 2 Double 2001 2 2 2 4 6’6” x 12’ x 8” 1 1 1
F 1-4 Double 2001 4 2 2 8 6’6” x 12’ x 8” 1 1 1
MEDICAL HOUSING
Medical Single 1976 4 1 (1) (4) 8’10” x 11’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Medical Double 1976 14 2 (2) (28) 8’10” x 11’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Medical Safety 1976 2 (1) (2) 6.0 x 8.0 1
Notes: The medical area has 2 dayroom areas that measure 8’5” x 10’11’ x 8’. There is a table with 4 seats and a telephone.
There are 3 showers in medical housing.
HOUSING
Notes: All modules have 2 showers accessible from the dayroom (1 on the top tier and 1 on the bottom).
A-1 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
A-2 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
A-3 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
A-4 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
B-1 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
B-2 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
B-3 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
B-4 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
C-1 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
C-2 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
C-3 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
C-4 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
D-1 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
D-2 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
D-3 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
D-4 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
D
Single 2001 2 1 (1) (2) 6’6” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
Discipline
Dayroom 2001 10’8” x 13’6 x 10’ 1
3 MS
Double 2001 8 2 (2) (16) 6’6” x 12’ x 9’5” 1 1 1
Discipline
Dayroom 2001 10’4” x 32’2” x 10’3”
Notes: The Dayroom has 1 table with 2 seats, 1 phone, and 1 shower.
3-SU Single 2001 2 1 (2) (2) 81 sq. feet 1 1 1
E-1 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
E-2 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
E-3 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
E-4 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
F-1 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
F-2 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
F-3 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
F-4 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
G-1 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
G-2 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
G-3 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
G-4 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
H-1 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
H-2 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
H-3 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
H-4 Double 2001 12 2 2 24 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
4 MS Double 2001 8 2 2 16 7’7” x 12’ x 8’ 1 1 1
HOLDING CELLS
Irregular Shaped
Video Arn
Holding 1998 1 0 (10) (10) 14’2” x 9’9” x 10’ 1 1 1
1
≈138ft2
Note: 3 benches: 3’ + 6’ + 6’. RC is limited to available seating.
* 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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Irregular Shaped
Video Arn
Holding 1998 1 0 (8) (8) 12’8” x 8’ x 10’ 1 1 1
2
≈123 ft2
Prior Note: 2 benches: 6’ each. RC is limited to available seating.
Irregular Shaped
Video Arn
Holding 1998 1 0 (6) (6) 9’10” x 7’ x 10’ ≈ 1 1 1
3
68ft2
Prior Note: 3 benches: 54” each. RC is limited to square footage.
Irregular Shaped
Video Arn
Holding 1998 1 0 (5) (5) 9’3” x 7’10” x 10’ 1 1 1
4
≈72 ft2
Prior Note: 2 benches: 54” + 48”. RC is limited to available seating.
* 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; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 5960
FACILITY NAME: Ventura County Main Jail (Pre-Trial Detention Facility) FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☒ 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: 2019: 1976: ☒ 1998: ☒
☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/12/24
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Prior to entering the secured areas of the
facility there are several weapons lockers in
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have the administrative area and vehicle sallyport.
☒
the following space and equipment: ☐ ☐
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒
☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 There are two in the male intake area and
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to ☒ one in the female intake area.
☐ ☐
themselves or others are held.
For those facilities that accept male and female
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☒
☐ ☐
provided.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of There are two available for males and one for
☒
the facility. ☐ ☐ females.
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage
☒
space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐
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; ☐ ☐
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6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒
and ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☒
☐ ☐
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR There are no cells or rooms for temporary
ROOM staging in this facility.
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
☐ ☒
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒
☐ ☐
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒
☐ ☐
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒
☐ ☐
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒
☐ ☐
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒
required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☒
as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒
☐ ☐
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL There are two in the male intake area and
one in the female intake area.
A sobering cell shall: ☒
☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☒
☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒
☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☒
☐ ☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☒
☐ ☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
☒
1231.3; and, ☐ ☐
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
☒ ☐ ☐
of the facility.
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1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL There are four total; two in the intake area
and two in the Medical Housing Unit.
A safety cell shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒
☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒
☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
☒
the controls for which must be located outside of ☐ ☐
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒
☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
☒
inmate occupant, control of which is located ☐ ☐
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
☒
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☐ ☐
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒
☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☒
inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☐ ☐
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS There are two single cells used for
administrative separation.
☒
Single-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒
☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒
☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☒
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
☒
Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒
☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒
☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☒
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES There is one dormitory area in this facility and
is used for female incarcerated person
Dormitories shall: workers.
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒ ☐
☐
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
☒ ☐
fewer than four inmates; ☐
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒ ☐
☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☒ ☐
☐
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒
☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒
maximum number of inmates; ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒
☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
☒
specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
☒
a single occupancy cell used for administrative ☐ ☐
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒
☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access The rooftop exercise space contains 16
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as enclosures that are used for outdoor exercise.
provided in Section 1231.3. The design of the space is to allow for multiple
☒ classifications of incarcerated persons to
☐ ☐
access outdoor exercise. These enclosures,
as designed, do not allow free access to
toilets, washbasins, and drinking fountains.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
☒
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the ☐ ☐
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area This is a Type II facility.
☒
or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ ☐
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ Located in each housing unit.
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE
An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒
☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for This is a Type II facility.
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
☐ ☒
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☐
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM Located in each housing unit.
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
☒
provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
☒
for privacy of the inmates; ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒
☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒
☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒
☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table; ☒
☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒
☐ ☐
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7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒
☐ ☐
running water
1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE In a secured cabinet within a secured room.
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒
☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING
☒
There shall be some means to provide medical care ☐ ☐
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
☒
medical instruments and must be located within the ☐ ☐
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☒
consultation with the health authority. ☐ ☐
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
☒
single occupancy cells. ☐ ☐
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒
☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be ☒
☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
☒
stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES Incarcerated persons eat in their module
dayrooms.
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒
☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒
☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☒
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for ☐ ☐
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE In-person with barrier and video.
☒
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☐ ☐
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE Located in the Emergency Response Team
room.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable
☒
janitors’ closet with sufficient area for the storage of ☐ ☐
cleaning implements and supplies must be provided
within the security areas of the facility
A mop sink shall also be available within the security
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding,
☒
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in ☐ ☐
the security area.
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 There is no audio monitoring system in the
booking holding cells. This was not a
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and requirement in the 1976 Title 15 regulations:
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- Audio or Video Monitoring System. There
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding shall be an audio or video or combination
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, audio-video monitoring system in all prisoner
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double housing units which shall be capable of
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise ☒ alerting personnel stationed in a central
☐ ☐
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space, control point so that they may respond to
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond emergencies such as assaults, calls for
immediately. assistance, etc.
The rest of the facility has an audio
monitoring system which was tested during
the onsite inspection.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
☒
washing and drying personal clothing by machines, ☐ ☐
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER Tested weekly by the Emergency Operations
Center.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒
☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications and alarm systems.
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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.
1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
☒
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☐ ☐
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒
both female and male inmates; and ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒
☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
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
☒
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in There are no dormitories in this facility.
☐ ☒
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the The outdoor exercise space contains 16
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. enclosures that are used for outdoor exercise.
The design of the space is to allow for multiple
☒ classifications of incarcerated persons to
☐ ☐
access outdoor exercise. These enclosures,
as designed, do not allow free access to
toilets, washbasins, and drinking fountains.
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided
☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
☒
1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
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2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in There are no dormitories in this facility.
☒
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the The outdoor exercise space contains 16
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas enclosures that are used for outdoor exercise.
The design of the space is to allow for multiple
☒ classifications of incarcerated persons to
☐ ☐
access outdoor exercise. These enclosures,
as designed, do not allow free access to
toilets, washbasins, and drinking fountains.
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided
☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐ ☐
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒
or tempered water. ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be
☒
substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS The outdoor exercise space contains 16
enclosures that are used for outdoor exercise.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in The design of the space is to allow for multiple
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ classifications of incarcerated persons to
☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging access outdoor exercise. These enclosures,
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants as designed, do not allow free access to
of day rooms and exercise areas. toilets, washbasins, and drinking fountains.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒
☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒
☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒
means. ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒
☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒
☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒
staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐
1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒
☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
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Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒
mm) between bed pans. ☐ ☐
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒
securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☐ ☐
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.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING
☒
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be ☐ ☐
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒
☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
☒
Marshal. ☐ ☐
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒
☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒
☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒
☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒
☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☒
tearing or ripping; and ☐ ☐
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☒
tearing or ripping. ☐ ☐
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1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒
☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
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. ☐ ☐
1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
☒
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Prior to entering the secured areas of the
facility, there are several weapons lockers in
☒
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☐ ☐ the administrative area and vehicle sallyport.
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒
☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒
☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
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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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 6045
FACILITY NAME: Todd Road Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Commander Mark Frank, Captain Tim Lanquist, and Tracy Martinez-Aguilar
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/12/24
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Detention
Services Division Policy Manual (PM)
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy
include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well- ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency utilizes the Guard1 Plus System
being of individuals and shall be conducted at least which provides means for documentation. It
hourly through direct visual observation of all people held is a handheld data collector, which is
and housed in the facility. commonly referred to as “pipes.” There are
five checkpoints in all housing units.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy;
between safety checks. Cell Checks: Shall be conducted 24 hours per
day, on an hourly basis. Safety checks are
required hourly, with randomness as a goal.
PTDF - Guard1 Plus Cell Safety Checks
shall be conducted at least hourly through
direct visual observation of all inmates.
There shall be no more than a 60-minute
lapse between checks in all housing cells.
☒ ☐ ☐ Generally, deputies complete the Guard1
Plus checks.
BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety check
logs from April through September of 2024 of
areas throughout the facility that were
produced by Guard1 and found the facility
compliant. Any deviated checks are
addressed with individuals and documented
within Redbook.
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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(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety PM Section 12, Chapter 21 – Sobering Cells:
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as An Incarcerated person in a sobering cell
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 must be checked at least every 15 minutes for
of these regulations. signs of deteriorating medical condition.
PM Section 12, Chapter 26 – Use of Safety
Cells/Safety Precaution Levels; subsection I:
Placement in a Safety Cell; When an inmate
is placed in a safety cell, regardless of the
reason, a 15-minute monitoring log will be
maintained at the inmate’s cell. Cell checks
should be conducted randomly with no more
than 15 minutes between each check.
PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
Chair and Mechanical Restraints: An
☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated person held in the restraint chair
or in mechanical restraints must be directly
observed by staff at least every 15 minutes to
ensure the safety and wellbeing or the
incarcerated person.
BSCC staff reviewed samples of safety check
observation logs from April through
September of 2024 for incarcerated people
placed in sobering cells, safety cells, and
restraints and found the facility to be
compliant with this portion of the regulation.
See sections 1056 and 1058 of this inspection
report for results of safety checks for sobering
cells and restraints.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan
intervals. Policy: Randomness is a key factor in cell
scans as a life safety and crime
prevention tool, which may result in scans
being conducted more frequently.
☒ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed a sample of safety check
☐
logs from April through September of 2024 of
areas throughout the facility that were
produced by Guard1 and found the facility
compliant. Any deviated checks are
addressed with individuals and documented
within Redbook.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy
documentation of all safety checks.
Documentation shall include: The agency utilizes the Guard1 Plus System
☒
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety ☐ ☐ which provides means for documentation.
check occurred; The safety check samples provided indicated
the date and time of each individual check.
(2) the location where each individual safety check PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory
number; and, The agency utilizes the Guard1 Plus System
☒
☐ ☐ which provides means for documentation.
The safety check samples provided indicated
the location of each individual check.
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(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy
who completed the safety check(s).
The agency utilizes the Guard1 Plus System
which provides means for documentation.
The safety check samples provided did not
☒ indicate the name or identification number of
☐ ☐
the person(s) conducting the safety check, but
the program notates it in a manner that is only
available for review by supervisors. This was
verified after speaking with the administrative
sergeant and reviewing a sample.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are PM Section 12, Chapter 4 – Cell Scan Policy;
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Supervisor Responsibilities: At least once
facility manager, including methods of mitigating each shift, the Facility Sergeant is responsible
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely for randomly reviewing cell scans of a chosen
completion of, safety checks. housing unit or quad to ensure compliance
with the provisions of this policy. Each review
shall be forwarded to the Facility Captain.
Any deficiencies in the manner scans are
being conducted shall be brought to the
☒ attention of the affected shift’s Facility
☐ ☐
Sergeant who will address the deficiencies
with the responsible employee. Any action
taken shall be documented accordingly and
may be subject to progressive discipline.
BSCC staff reviewed the notations in
Redbook that reflected deficient safety
checks during this inspection period. All
deviations were addressed and notated in
Redbook.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING PM Section 2, Chapter 1 – Divisional
Administration
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department PM Section 5, Chapter 6 – Fire Emergency
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire PM Section 5, Chapter 13 – Fire/Life and
suppression which shall include, but not be limited to: Safety Equipment Inspections
☒
☐ ☐
The Legal Unit is responsible for maintaining
and revising divisional policy.
The agency Fire Suppression Plan is
developed, reviewed annually, and modified
in conjunction with the local fire authority and
the Office of Emergency Services.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local PM Section 5, Chapter 13 – Fire/Life and
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Safety Equipment Inspections
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of
Regulations Section 1029); ☒ Although the review of policy is ongoing, the
☐ ☐
latest formal review for changes to the PM’s
Fire Suppression Plan was conducted on
11/01/23.
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff The facility logs inspections of SCBA along
with two-year retention of the inspection record; with the cylinder pressure, regulators, face
piece and breathing tubes, entire
apparatuses, gloves, flashlights, and pocket
masks. Two years of fire life and safety
☒
☐ ☐ inspections (Fire Prevention Inspections)
were reviewed for this Targeted Inspection.
All inspections were completed, documented,
and maintained for the two-year period
required by this regulation.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The local fire inspection was completed on:
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ 11/30/23.
☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, PM Section 5, Chapter 5 – Facility
☒
☐ ☐ Evacuations
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated PM Section 5, Chapter 5 – Facility
people in the case of fire. Evacuations
☒
In the event of a facility evacuation, or
☐ ☐
emergency housing of inmates, the agency
may transport to the East Valley or Pre-Trial
Detention Facility.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY VCSOPM 334 – Death Investigation;
Detention Services
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death DSDP Section 5, Chapter 11 – Death and
reporting requirements of Government Code section Critical Incidents
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC SOP Chapter 2, Section 9 – Death and Critical
within 10 days of an in-custody death. Incidents
☒
☐ ☐
During the documentation review, it was
noted this section of the DSDP needed to be
updated to meet the regulation. The Sheriff’s
Legal Unit immediately issued a directive and
training bulletin for their personnel to be
advised until the policy can be updated. By
doing so, BSCC staff is finding the department
compliant with this portion of the regulation.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the DSDP Section 5, Chapter 11 – Death and
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Critical Incidents; Subsection IV –
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a Documentation: C. There shall be a review of
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of all in-custody deaths within 30 days. The
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall review team shall include the Facility
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or Administrator and/or Manager, the health
☒
designee, the health administrator, the responsible ☐ ☐ administrator, responsible physician, and
physician and other health care, and supervision staff other health care and supervision staff who
who are relevant to the incident. are relevant to the incident. This review shall
be documented by the Facility Administrative
Sergeant and reviewed by Facility
Administration.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the DSDP Section 5, Chapter 11 – Death and
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Critical Incidents; Subsection IV –
☒
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to ☐ ☐ Documentation: D.
identify issues that require further study.
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(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the DSDP Section 5, Chapter 11 – Death and
initial review report of every in-custody death to the Critical Incidents; Subsection IV –
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility Documentation: E.
☒
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review ☐ ☐
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following DSDP Section 5, Chapter 11 – Death and
information: Critical Incidents; Subsection IV –
(1) Demographic information Documentation: C.(1)
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth During the documentation review, it was
(C) Date of death noted this section of the DSDP needed to be
(D) Time of death updated to meet the regulation. The Sheriff’s
(E) Gender Legal Unit immediately issued a directive and
(F) Race and ethnicity training bulletin for their personnel to be
(G) Relevant medical history advised until the policy can be updated. By
☒
(2) Facility Information ☐ ☐ doing so, BSCC staff is finding the department
(A) Name and location of the detention facility compliant with this portion of the regulation.
(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.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL Although policy is in place for sobering cells
[PM Section 12, Chapter 21 – Sobering Cells;
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section I. Sobering Cells (PTDF)], there are no
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of sobering cells in this facility. Incarcerated
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety persons in need of a sobering cell are
☐ ☒
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. ☐ transferred to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility
(PTDF).
The remaining sections for this regulation will
be marked as N/A (Not applicable).
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as
soon as they are able to continue the admission process ☐ ☒
☐
or are no longer a risk to themselves or others.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☐ ☒
☐
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these
regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must
☐ ☒
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☐
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Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in
the sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every ☐ ☒
☐
half hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Although the policy is in place for restraint
devices (PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraint Chair and Mechanical Restraints),
responsible physician, shall develop and implement there has been no restraint chair placement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint since the completion of the 23-24
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which Comprehensive Inspection.
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated
☒ ☐
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this ☐ Compliance is based on policy review as
section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, there were no new restraint chair placement
or other restraint devices when used to restrain documents to review.
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: PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
(1) acceptable restraint devices; Chair and Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐
☐
VCSO utilizes the Aedec Pro-Straint Deluxe
Safety Chair II
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
immediate medical/mental health referral; Chair and Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation ☐
equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons; PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
II – Placement of an Inmate into the Restraint
Chair or Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐
☐
Incarcerated persons placed in restraint
chairs would be placed into a safety cell by
themselves.
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and, PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
V – Hydration and Sanitation Issues
☒ ☐
☐
Compliance is based on policy review as
there were no new restraint chair placement
documents to review.
(5) exercising of extremities. PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
V – Exercising Extremities
☒ ☐
☐
Compliance is based on policy review as
there were no new restraint chair placement
documents to review.
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
following requirements: Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Usage
☒ ☐
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐
or as a substitute for treatment.
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(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
incarcerated people who display behavior which Chair and Mechanical Restraints
results in the destruction of property or reveal an
☒ ☐
intent to cause physical harm to self or others. ☐ Compliance is based on policy review as
there were no new restraint chair placement
documents to review.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de- Chair and Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐
escalation techniques, have been attempted and are ☐
deemed ineffective.
(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
restraints only with the approval of the facility Chair and Mechanical Restraints: The Facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or Sergeant and medical personnel shall review
☒ ☐
responsible health care staff; continued retention ☐ the need for continued retention at least once
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour. every 60 minutes and document that review
on the restraint log.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. Chair and Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐
☐ Medical personnel would be immediately
summoned to conduct a medical and mental
health screening upon placement.
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
shall be secured within one hour from the time of Chair and Mechanical Restraints
placement.
☒ ☐ ☐ Medical personnel would be immediately
summoned to conduct a medical and mental
health screening upon placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
four hours of placement. Chair and Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐ Medical personnel would be immediately
summoned to conduct a medical and mental
health screening upon placement.
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
that the restraints are properly employed, and to VII – Monitoring of an Inmate Held in
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated Restraints
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☒ ☐ ☐
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons Compliance is based on policy review as
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area there were no new restraint chair placement
which makes provisions to protect the person from documents to review.
abuse.
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(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
consultation with responsible health care staff Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
determines that an incarcerated person cannot be VIII – Removal from the Restraint Chair or
safely removed from restraints after eight hours, the Mechanical Restraints: In no case will an
person shall be taken to a medical facility for further inmate be restrained longer than four (4)
evaluation. hours, exclusive of the time necessary to
transport them to a mental health or medical
☒ ☐ ☐ facility.
If after a four (4) hour period, an inmate
displays behavior which necessitates the
continued restraint, the Facility Sergeant will
immediately facilitate the inmate's transfer to
a medical or mental health facility.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended Chair and Mechanical Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the PM Section 12, Chapter 27 – Use of Restraint
placement in restraints shall be documented and Chair and Mechanical Restraints; Subsection
shall be video recorded unless exigent II – Placement of an Inmate into the Restraint
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The Chair or Mechanical Restraints: The
documentation shall include: the reason for placement of the restrained inmate into one of
placement; person authorizing placement; names of the safety cells, and their continued retention
☒ ☐ ☐
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained; will be recorded on PTDF’s automatic
and the duration of placement. recording system. If the PTDF’s video
recording system is not operational, an
alternate recording device that records both
video and audio must be set up.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME PM Section 12, Chapter 19 – Exercise and
Recreation: Detention Facilities shall provide
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall a minimum of three (3) hours per seven (7)
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum day period of outside recreational activities to
of 10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of all inmates, weather permitting.
seven days to include:
BSCC staff reviewed the dayroom schedules
and a sample of recreation Yard Activity logs
for the general population and those in
restrictive housing. The documents reflected
all incarcerated persons are receiving their
☒ ☐ ☐
allotted time out of their cells and into the
recreation yards.
During the onsite inspection, BSCC staff
randomly interviewed incarcerated persons
about access to the recreation yards and
being allowed into the dayrooms. There were
no complaints about it either. It was noted that
they come out of their cells often and for
reasonable amounts of time.
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and PM Section 12, Chapter 19 – Exercise and
☒ ☐ ☐ Recreation:
(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. PM Section 12, Chapter 19 – Exercise and
☒ ☐ ☐ Recreation:
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary PM Section 12, Chapter 19 – Exercise and
☒
procedures to ensure safety and security. ☒ ☐ Recreation:
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 6045
FACILITY: Todd Road Jail TYPE: II RC: 856
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/12/24
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
INTAKE
Notes: There is one shower in the hallway.
1 Holding 1988 1 (16) (16) 16’2 x 17’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Irregularly shaped ≈274 ft². ≈34’9” of bench seating. RC is maxed per Title 24 Section 1231.2.2.
2 Holding 1988 1 (16) (16) 16’2 x 17’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Irregularly shaped ≈274 ft². ≈37’6” of bench seating. RC is maxed per Title 24 Section 1231.2.2.
3 Holding 1988 1 (3) (3) 11’10” x 6’3” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: 5’5” bench. RC is based on available seating.
4 Holding 1988 1 (5) (5) 11’10” x 5’8” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: 8’6” of bench. There is a phone in this cell. RC is based on available seating.
5 Holding 1988 1 (16) (16) 16’6” x 17’ x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Irregularly shaped ≈280 ft². ≈37’8” of bench seating. RC is maxed per Title 24 Section 1231.2.2.
6 Holding 1988 1 (16) (16) 16’9” x 17’1” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Irregularly shaped ≈286 ft². ≈38’1” of bench seating. RC is maxed per Title 24 Section 1231.2.2.
7 Holding 1988 1 (5) (5) 5’8 x 11’9” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: 8’5” bench. RC is based on available seating.
8 Holding 1988 1 (5) (5) 5’8 x 11’9” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: 8.5’ bench. RC is based on available seating.
Safety 1988 2 (1) (2) 6’1” x 9’11” x 9’10” 1
MEDICAL
Notes: There is also another restroom next to the cells.
AC123 Holding 1988 1 (9) (9) 9’4” x 11’ x 9’3” 1 1 1
Notes: 13’9” of bench seating. RC is based on available seating.
AC124 Holding 1988 1 (9) (9) 8’3” x 11’ x 9’3” 1 1 1
Notes: 17’11” of bench seating. RC is based on square footage of cell.
* 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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
A UNIT
Section 1 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 2 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 3 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 4 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 5 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 6 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 7 Double 1988 14 2 2 28 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Notes: Each Section has two showers; one on each tier. The cells on the ends of each tier are approximately 3” wider. The
dayrooms are irregularly shaped ≈2584ft2. There are 4 tables with 32 seats in each dayroom. One outdoor recreation yard for
Unit A.
B UNIT
Section 1 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 2 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 3 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 4 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 5 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 6 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Notes: Each Section has two showers; one on each tier. The cells on the ends of each tier are approximately 3” wider. The
dayrooms are irregularly shaped ≈≈2584ft2. There are 4 tables with 32 seats in each dayroom.
C UNIT
Section 1 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 2 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 3 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 4 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 5 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 6 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Notes: Each Section has two showers; one on each tier. The cells on the ends of each tier are approximately 3” wider. The
dayrooms are irregularly shaped ≈≈2584ft2. There are 4 tables with 32 seats in each dayroom.
* 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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
SPECIAL USE
0B
Special
Single 1988 2 1 (1) (2) 10’10” x 7’5” x 9’1” 1 1 1
Use
Notes: Between C/D; used as needed for special observation. May use shower in the intake area.
D UNIT
Section 1 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 2 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 3 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 4 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 5 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Section 6 Double 1988 16 2 2 32 12’8” x 6’2” x 8’1” 1 1 1
Notes: Each Section has two showers; one on each tier. The cells on the ends of each tier are approximately 3” wider. The
dayrooms are irregularly shaped ≈≈2584ft2. There are 4 tables with 32 seats in each dayroom.
HEALTH AND PROGRAMMING UNIT
MH SECTION 1
12’3” x 8’11” x 10’
101 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Irregular
102 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
103 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
104 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Single 12’7” x 9’7” x 10’
105 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
Single 12’7” x 16’ x 10’
106 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
107 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
108 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
109 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
110 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’4” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Two showers located in common area/one is ADA. The dayroom has access to the recreation yard (Irregularly shaped
≈ 45’ x 16’6” x 16’8”). The recreation yard has 1T/1W/1F.
* 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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
MH SECTION 2
12’3” x 8’11” x 10’
201 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Irregular
202 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
203 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
204 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Single 12’7” x 9’7” x 10’
205 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
Single 12’7” x 16’ x 10’
206 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
207 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
208 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
209 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
210 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’4” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Two showers located in common area/one is ADA. The dayroom has access to the recreation yard (Irregularly shaped
≈ 45’ x 16’6” x 16’8”). The recreation yard has 1T/1W/1F.
MH SECTION 3
12’3” x 8’11” x 10’
301 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Irregular
302 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
303 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
304 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Single 12’7” x 9’7” x 10’
305 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
Single 12’7” x 16’ x 10’
306 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
307 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
308 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
309 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
310 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’4” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Two showers located in common area/one is ADA. The dayroom has access to the recreation yard (Irregularly shaped
≈ 45’ x 16’6” x 16’8”). The recreation yard has 1T/1W/1F.
* 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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
MH SECTION 4
12’3” x 8’11” x 10’
401 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Irregular
402 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
403 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
404 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Single 12’7” x 9’7” x 10’
405 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
Single 12’7” x 16’ x 10’
406 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
407 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
408 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
409 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
410 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’4” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Two showers located in common area/one is ADA. The dayroom has access to the recreation yard (Irregularly shaped
≈ 45’ x 16’6” x 16’8”). The recreation yard has 1T/1W/1F.
MH SECTION 5
12’3” x 8’11” x 10’
501 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Irregular
502 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
503 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
504 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Single 12’7” x 9’7” x 10’
505 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
Single 12’7” x 16’ x 10’
506 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
507 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
508 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
509 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
510 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’4” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Two showers located in common area/one is ADA. The dayroom has access to the recreation yard (Irregularly shaped
≈ 45’ x 16’6” x 16’8”). The recreation yard has 1T/1W/1F.
* 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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
MH SECTION 6
12’3” x 8’11” x 10’
601 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Irregular
602 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
603 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
604 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’7” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Single 12’7” x 9’7” x 10’
605 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
Single 12’7” x 16’ x 10’
606 2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ADA ACC Irregular
607 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
608 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
609 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’5” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
610 Single 2017 1 1 1 1 12’4” x 8’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Two showers located in common area/one is ADA. The dayroom has access to the recreation yard (Irregularly shaped
≈ 45’ x 16’6” x 16’8”). The recreation yard has 1T/1W/1F.
MH SECTION 7
701 Observation 2017 1 1 (1) 12’ x 14’5” x 10’ 1 1 1
702 Observation 2017 1 1 (1) 12’ x 14’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
12’7” x 16’6” x 10’
703 Observation 2017 1 1 1 (1) 1 1 1 1
Irregular
12’8” x 13’9” x10’
704 Observation 2017 1 1 1 (1) 1 1 1 1
Irregular
Note: 703 and 704 are negative air pressure rooms. One ADA shower in the common area.
CLINIC
Note: There is a shower in the common area.
801 Safety 2017 1 1 (1) 7’8” x 6’8” 9’10” 1
802 Safety 2017 1 1 (1) 7’8” x 6’9” 9’10” 1
803 Observation 2017 1 1 (1) 7’8” x 6’9” 9’10” 1
804 Observation 2017 1 1 (1) 7’8” x 7’2” 9’10” 1
A306 Holding 2017 1 4 (4) 11’3” x 6’7” x 8’ 1 1 1
Notes: 6’3” bench. RC is based on available seating.
* 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
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
817 Holding 2017 1 4 (4) 7’7” x 12’8” x 9’ 1 1 1
Notes: One 6’ bench. RC is based on available seating.
818 Holding 2017 1 8 (8) 7’10” x 12’8” x 9’ 1 1 1
Notes: Two 6’ benches. RC is based on available seating.
* 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; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 6045
FACILITY NAME: Todd Road Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: 2008: 2010:
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ☐ ☐ ☐
(Check All That Apply): 2013: 2017: ☒ 2019: 1988: ☒
☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/13/24
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING Prior to entering the secured areas of the
facility, there are several weapons lockers in
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have the administrative area and vehicle sallyport.
☒
the following space and equipment: ☐ ☐
1. Weapons locker as specified in Section
1231.3.12.
2. A cell or room for the confinement of inmates
pending their booking, complying with Section ☒
☐ ☐
1231.2.2.
3. A sobering cell as described in Section 1231.2.4 There are no sobering cells in this facility.
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to Incarcerated persons in need of a sobering
☐ ☒
themselves or others are held. ☐ cell are transferred to the Pre-Trial Detention
Facility (PTDF).
For those facilities that accept male and female There are no sobering cells in this facility.
intoxicated inmates two sobering cells shall be ☐ ☒ Incarcerated persons in need of a sobering
☐
provided. cell are transferred to the PTDF.
4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of
☒
the facility. ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage Items are stored and secured at the PTDF.
☐ ☒
space for inmate valuables. ☐
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; ☐ ☐
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒
and ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☒
☐ ☐
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.3 TEMPORARY STAGING CELL OR There are no cells or rooms for temporary
ROOM staging in this facility.
A temporary staging cell or room shall:
☐ ☒
1. Be constructed for the purpose of holding ☐
inmates who have been classified and segregated
in accordance with Sections 1050 and 1053 of Title
15, Division 1, California Code of Regulations.
2. Be limited to holding inmates up to four hours. ☒
☐ ☐
3. Be limited to no more than 80 inmates. ☒
☐ ☐
4. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate and a clear ceiling height ☒
☐ ☐
of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more.
5. Be no smaller than 160 square feet (14.9 m2). ☒
☐ ☐
6. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒
required in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐
7. Contain toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain
☒
as specified in Section 1231.3. ☐ ☐
8. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff. ☒
☐ ☐
1231.2.4 SOBERING CELL There are no sobering cells in this facility.
Incarcerated persons in need of a sobering
A sobering cell shall: ☐ ☒ cell are transferred to the PTDF.
☐
1. Contain a minimum of 20 square feet (1.9 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to eight inmates; ☐ ☒
☐
3. Be no smaller than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☐ ☒
☐
more;
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☐ ☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐
5. Have padded partitions located next to toilet
fixture in such a manner that they provide support ☐ ☒
☐
to the user;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; ☐ ☒
☐
7. Be padded on the floor as specified in Section
☐ ☒
1231.3; and, ☐
8. Have accessible a shower in the secure portion
☐ ☐ ☒
of the facility.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
1231.2.5 SAFETY CELL There are four safety cells within the facility;
two in the intake area and two in the newer
A safety cell shall: clinic area.
1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet (4.5 m2) of ☒
☐ ☐
floor area with no one floor dimension being less
than 6 feet (1829 mm) and a clear ceiling height of
8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
2. Be limited to one inmate; ☒
☐ ☐
3. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of
accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor,
☒
the controls for which must be located outside of ☐ ☐
the cell;
4. Be padded as specified in Section 1231.3; ☒
☐ ☐
5. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security-
type lighting fixture which is inaccessible to the
☒
inmate occupant, control of which is located ☐ ☐
outside of the cell;
6. Provide one or more vertical view panels not
more than 4 inches (102 mm) wide nor less than 24
☒
inches (610 mm) long which shall provide a view of ☐ ☐
the entire room;
7. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no
more than 4 inches (102 mm) high, and located
between 26 inches (660 mm) and 32 inches (813 ☒
☐ ☐
mm) as measured from the bottom of the food pass
to the floor; and,
8. Any wall or ceiling mounted devices must be
☒
inaccessible to the inmate occupant. ☐ ☐
1231.2.6 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS There are two single cells used for “special
use” and all of the units in the Health and
☒
Single-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐ Programming Unit are single-cell housing.
1. Have a maximum capacity of one inmate;
2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒
☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒
☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐
5. Contain a bunk, desk and seat as specified in
Section 1231.3.
☒
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.7 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
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Double-occupancy cells shall: ☐ ☐
1. Have a maximum capacity of two inmates;
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2. Contain a minimum of 60 square feet (5.6 m2) of
floor area in Type I facilities and 70 square feet (6.5 ☒
☐ ☐
m2) of floor area in Type II and Type III facilities;
3. Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet
(2438 mm) and a minimum width of 6 feet (1829 ☒
☐ ☐
mm);
4. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐
5. Contain two bunks, and at least one desk and
seat as specified in Section 1231.3.
☒
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a desk ☐ ☐
and seat.
1231.2.8 DORMITORIES There are no dormitories in this facility.
Dormitories shall:
1. Contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of
floor area per inmate for a single-bed unit; a ☒
☐ ☐
minimum of 70 square feet (7 m2) for a double-bed
unit; and a minimum of 90 square feet (9.3 m2) for
triple-bed unit and have a minimum ceiling height
of 8 feet (2438 mm);
2. Be designed for no more than 64 inmates and no
☒
fewer than four inmates; ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets separate from
the wash basin and drinking fountains as specified ☒
☐ ☐
in Section 1231.3; and
4. In other than Type I facilities, provide storage
space for personal items and clothing for each ☒
☐ ☐
occupant.
1231.2.9 DAYROOMS
Dayrooms or dayroom space shall: ☒
☐ ☐
1. Contain 35 square feet (3.3 m2) of floor area per
inmate in width in front of cells/rooms;
2. Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
☒
maximum number of inmates; ☐ ☐
3. Provide access to water closets, wash basins
and drinking fountains as specified in Section ☒
☐ ☐
1231.3;
4. Provide access to a shower or showers as
☒
specified in Section 1231.3; and ☐ ☐
5. Be provided to all inmates in Type II and Type III
facilities (except those housed in special-use cells)
and to inmate workers in Type I facilities. Dayroom
space as described in this section may be a part of
☒
a single occupancy cell used for administrative ☐ ☐
segregation or a dormitory, in which case the floor
area of the cell or a dormitory must be increased by
the square footage required for the dayroom.
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1231.2.10 EXERCISE AREA Each housing area has a recreation yard.
The facility typically rotates housing units in
An outdoor exercise area or areas must be provided in increments of 90 minutes.
every Type II and Type III facility. The minimum clear
height must be 15 feet (4572 mm) and the minimum ☒
☐ ☐
number of square feet of surface area will be computed
by multiplying 80 percent of maximum rated population
by 50 square feet (4.7 m2) and dividing the result by the
number of one-hour exercise periods per day.
The exercise area must contain or provide free access
to a toilet, wash basin, and drinking fountain as ☒ ☐
☐
provided in Section 1231.3.
There must be at least one exercise area of not less
than 600 square feet (55.7 m2). The design shall
☒
facilitate security and supervision appropriate to the ☐ ☐
level of custody.
Type IV facilities shall have an outdoor recreation area This is a Type II facility.
☒
or access to community recreation facilities. ☐ ☐
1231.2.11 CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM/ There is multipurpose space located in each
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE housing unit. The facility also has five
vocational rooms in the main corridor.
An area for correctional programming must be provided ☒
☐ ☐
in every Type II and Type III facility. The program area
and furnishings shall be designed to meet the needs
specified by the facility’s program statement.
Type IV facilities shall have multipurpose space for This is a Type II facility.
games and activities, dining, visiting, TV meetings and
☐ ☒
quiet space for study and reading, such that activities ☐
do not conflict with each other.
1231.2.12 MEDICAL EXAMINATION ROOM Located in the Clinic Area and there is one in
each housing unit.
There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped
medical examination room in every facility which
☒
provides on-site health care. The examination room ☐ ☐
shall be designed in consultation with the responsible
physician/health authority.
Such a medical examination room shall:
1. Be located within the security area and provide
☒
for privacy of the inmates; ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 7 ☒
☐ ☐
feet (2134 mm);
3. Provide hot and cold running water; ☒
☐ ☐
4. Provide lockable storage for medical supplies; ☒
☐ ☐
5. Provide an examination table; ☒
☐ ☐
6. Provide adequate lighting; and ☒
☐ ☐
7. Any room where medical procedures are
provided must be equipped with hot and cold ☒
☐ ☐
running water
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1231.2.13 PHARMACEUTICAL STORAGE SPACE In a secured steel cabinet within a secured
room.
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒
☐ ☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.14 MEDICAL CARE HOUSING Health and Programming Unit.
☒
There shall be some means to provide medical care ☐ ☐
and housing of ill and/or infirm inmates.
When the program statement for a Type II or Type III
facility indicates that medical care housing is needed,
such housing must provide lockable storage space for
☒
medical instruments and must be located within the ☐ ☐
security area of the facility accessible to both female
and male inmates, but not in the living area of either.
The medical care housing unit shall be designed in
☒
consultation with the health authority. ☐ ☐
Medical/mental health areas may contain other than
☒
single occupancy cells. ☐ ☐
If negative pressure isolation rooms are being planned,
they shall be designed to recognized industry ☒
☐ ☐
standards.
1231.2.16 COMMISSARY
In all Type II, III and IV facilities, except where
community access is available, there shall be ☒
☐ ☐
provisions made for inmates to purchase items (such
as candy, toilet articles, stationery supplies, books,
newspapers, and magazines, etc.).
An area shall be provided for the secure storage of the
☒
stock for such inmate canteen items. ☐ ☐
1231.2.17 DINING FACILITIES Incarcerated people eat in their module
dayrooms.
In all Type II, III and IV facilities which serve meals, ☒
☐ ☐
dining areas shall be provided which will allow groups
of inmates to dine together.
Such dining areas shall not contain toilets, wash basins
or showers in the same room without appropriate visual ☒
☐ ☐
barrier.
Wherever the facility contains a central dining room or
rooms, it shall contain a minimum of 15 square feet (1.4
☒
m2) of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for ☐ ☐
each inmate being fed.
1231.2.18 VISITING SPACE In-person with and without barrier, and video.
There are 10 per housing area, plus an ADA-
☒
Space shall be provided in all Types I, II, III and IV ☐ ☐ accessible area.
facilities for in-person visiting.
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1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE Located in the Emergency Response Team
room.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET One in each housing unit.
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.
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 During the 2023-2024 Comprehensive
Inspections, the facility was out of compliance
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II, and with this regulation as the audio monitoring
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- system in the holding cells in the
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding receiving/intake area was nonexistent. They
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☐ ☒ are still non-compliant, but the facility is in the
☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double process of meeting the requirements of this
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise regulation.
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.23 LAUNDRY FACILITIES This is a Type II facility; however, laundry is
processed in this facility.
In Type IV facilities, provision shall be made for
☐ ☒
washing and drying personal clothing by machines, ☐
either in the facility or in the community, if access is
permitted for same.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER Two backup generators are tested each
month.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all
detention facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒
☐ ☐
in all housing units, activities areas, corridors, stairs,
and central control points, and to maintain fire and life
safety, security, communications, and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700,
☒
California Electrical Code, California Code of ☐ ☐
Regulations.
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1231.2.25 CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW ROOMS
There must be a minimum of one suitably furnished
interview room for confidential interviews in every
☒
facility which provides onsite health care. The interview ☐ ☐
room shall be designed in consultation with responsible
custodial staff and health care staff.
Such an interview room shall:
1. Be located within the security area accessible to
☒
both female and male inmates; and ☐ ☐
2. Provide not less than 70 square feet (6.5 m2) of
floor space with no single dimension less than 6 ☒
☐ ☐
feet (1829 mm).
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
☒
1. Toilets/urinals must be provided in single- ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double-occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, toilets/urinals must be provided in There are no dormitories in this facility.
☐ ☒
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐
3. Toilets/urinals must be accessible to the
☒ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas. ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
5. In sobering cells toilets/urinals must be provided There are no sobering cells in this facility.
☐ ☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough There are no urinal troughs in this facility.
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of
☒
the total number of toilets required, except in those ☐ ☐
facilities or portions thereof used for females.
7. Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates
☒
with staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐
1231.3.2 WASH BASINS
☒
1. Wash basins must be provided in single ☐ ☐
occupancy cells and double occupancy cells.
2. In dormitories, wash basins must be provided in There are no dormitories in this facility.
☒
a ratio to inmates of 1:10. ☐ ☐
3. Wash basins must be accessible to the
☒ ☐
occupants of day-rooms and exercise areas ☐
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging
cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates of 1:16.
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5. In sobering cells, wash basins must be provided There are no sobering cells in this facility.
☐ ☒
in a ratio to inmates of 1:8. ☐
6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold
☒
or tempered water. ☐ ☐
7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be There are no washbasin troughs in this
☒
substituted for each basin required. ☐ ☐ facility.
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒ ☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other
areas of the facility so that drinking water will be ☒
☐ ☐
available to inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following
minimum health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an ☒
☐ ☐
angle which prevents waste water from flowing
over the drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical
☒
means. ☐ ☐
1231.3.4 SHOWERS
Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☒
☐ ☐
one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and
must provide hot and cold water or tempered water.
Shower stalls/shower areas must be designed and
constructed of materials which are impervious to water ☒
☐ ☐
and soap so they may be easily cleaned.
Shower areas shall provide modesty for inmates with
☒
staff being able to visually supervise. ☐ ☐
1231.3.5 BEDS
Must be elevated off the floor, have a solid bottom, and ☒
☐ ☐
a sleeping surface of at least 30 inches (762 mm) wide
and 76 inches (1930 mm) long.
Multiple beds must have a minimum of 21 inches (533
☒
mm) between bed pans. ☐ ☐
Except in minimum security areas, beds must be
☒
securely fastened to the floor or the wall. ☐ ☐
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.
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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.
1231.3.7 WINDOWS
In housing areas of higher than minimum security,
exterior windows which are constantly accessible to ☒
☐ ☐
inmates for escape must be designed and constructed
so that if broken out, the net area accessible for escape
is no greater than 5 inches (127 mm) in one dimension.
1231.3.8 CELL PADDING There are no sobering cells in this facility.
☐ ☒
In sobering cells, the floor and partition shall be ☐
padded.
In safety cells, padding must cover the entire floor,
doors, and walls and everything on them to a clear ☒
☐ ☐
height of 8 feet (2438 mm).
All such padded cells must be equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire
☒
Marshal. ☐ ☐
All padding must be:
1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; ☒
☐ ☐
2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒
☐ ☐
3. At least 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) thick; ☒
☐ ☐
4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent
its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒
☐ ☐
objects;
5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent
☒
tearing or ripping; and ☐ ☐
6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to
☒
tearing or ripping. ☐ ☐
1231.3.9 MIRRORS
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security ☒
☐ ☐
must be provided near each wash basin specified in
these regulations.
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. ☐ ☐
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1231.3.11 TABLE/SEAT
In single- and double-occupancy cells, a table and seat
☒
for the purpose of writing and dining shall be provided. ☐ ☐
Exception: A Type I facility does not require a table
and a seat.
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Prior to entering the secured areas of the
facility, there are several weapons lockers in
☒
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☐ ☐ the administrative area and vehicle sallyport.
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒
☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒
☐ ☐
minimum security.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13-
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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