BSCC
Ventura Santa Paula PD (2023-2024 inspection cycle)
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March 5, 2025
Donald Aguilar, Chief of Police
Santa Paula Police Department
214 S 10th Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, SANTA PAULA POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Dear Chief Aguilar:
The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Santa Paula Police Department has
been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, and
the following facility was inspected between Monday, November 11, 2024 (onsite), and
Monday, February 17, 2025 (documentation review):
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Santa Paula Police Department 6060 THJ
The inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
In addition to inspection(s) by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC),
inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the
State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections
101045 and 13146.1).
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards:
§ 1024 – Court Holding and Temporary Holding Facility Training
• At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who supervise incarcerated
persons in a Court Holding or Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours
of specialized corrections training.
• Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in any event not more
than six months after the date of assigned responsibility
• A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be completed every two years.
Documentation to confirm compliance with the mentioned sections of the regulation was
not available for review.
Donald Aguilar
Chief of Police
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§ 1027 – Number of Personnel
• In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for a specific
facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating
the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial inspection. The results of
such a review and recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
A staffing plan, facility rosters, nor deployments were not available for review to verify
compliance.
§ 1027.5 – Safety Checks
• (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being of individuals and shall
be conducted at least hourly through direct visual observation of all people held
and housed in the facility.
• (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks.
• (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied intervals.
• (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation of all safety
checks. Documentation shall include:
1. the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred;
2. the location where each individual safety check occurred, such as a cell,
module, or dormitory number; and,
3. Initials or employee identification number of staff who completed the
safety check(s).
• (f) A documented process by which safety checks are reviewed at regular defined
intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating
patterns of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks.
Documentation to confirm compliance with the mentioned sections of the regulation was
not available for review.
§ 1029 – Policy and Procedures Manual
• (6) Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make
a record of security measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and
external security measures of the facility including security measures specific to
prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
• (7) Emergency procedures include:
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 1032 of these
o
regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages;
o
(D) natural disasters;
o
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment;
o
• (8) Suicide Prevention.
Documentation to confirm compliance with the mentioned sections of the regulation was
not available for review.
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Donald Aguilar
Chief of Police
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§ 1030 – Suicide Prevention Program
The department’s current policy manual (PM) does not have a policy that specifically
addresses a Suicide Prevention Program and no other related documents were available
for review to verify compliance.
§ 1032 – Fire Suppression Preplanning
• Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility administrator shall consult
with the local fire department having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression which shall include, but
not be limited to:
a. a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire department to be
included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California
Code of Regulations Section 1029);
b. monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with two-year retention
of the inspection record;
c. fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code Section
13146.1(a) and (b) which requires inspections at least once every two
years;
d. an evacuation plan
Documentation to confirm compliance with the mentioned sections of the regulation was
not available for review.
§ 1046 – Death in Custody
This regulation has been updated as of July of 2024. Per the department’s website, the
last PM update and review was completed on May 11, 2023. The department’s PM needs
a review and update to reflect this entire regulation.
§ 1058.5 – Restraints and Pregnant Inmates
• Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for
the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical emergency,
labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy
determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary.
• Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s pregnancy, they shall be advised,
orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated pregnant
people.
The department’s PM does not reflect the mentioned sections of the regulation.
§ 1143 – Care of Minors in Temporary Custody
a) The following shall be made available to all minors held in temporary custody:
access to language services;
o
access to disabilities services;
o
sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested;
o
b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of what is available under this
section, and it shall be posted in at least one conspicuous place to which minors
have access.
The department’s PM does not reflect the mentioned sections of the regulation.
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Donald Aguilar
Chief of Police
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§ 1280 – Facility Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance
BSCC staff could not verify compliance as this supplemental procedure per the
department’s PM was not available for review.
Additionally, the BSCC Form 357, which notates the completion of local inspections
(Environmental Health, Nutritional Health, and Medical/Mental Health) and the results of
these inspections, was not available for review and BSCC staff could not verify
compliance. Please have your personnel work with your local authorities to attain these
documents for compliance.
Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for
information related to Rated Capacity and Title 24 compliance.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (CAP)
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Monday, February 17, 2025; BSCC staff
presented an overview of the inspection and discussed technical assistance and best
practice recommendations. BSCC staff reviewed and provided an Initial Inspection Report
for noncompliance items found during the inspection. Your agency will need to provide
BSCC with a CAP addressing these issues by Monday, March 24, 2025; we will respond
to the CAP under a separate cover letter.
* * *
Please email me at jovin.adamos@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 207-7074 if you have any
questions.
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*
Michael Hoppin, Sergeant, Santa Paula Police Department
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
6060 Ventura Santa Paula PD THJ CI LTR 23-24
TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 6060
FACILITY NAME: Ventura County – Santa Paula Police Department FACILITY TYPE: THJ
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sgt. Michael Hoppin
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/11/24
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Excerpts are from the Santa Paula Police
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Department (SPPD) Policy Manual (PM)
unless otherwise indicated.
At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who
supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or 900.12 – Training
Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of
specialized corrections training. Such training shall 902.9 - Training
include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards; PM reflects the regulation requirements, but
(b) jail operations liability; BSCC staff could not confirm compliance as
(c) separation of incarcerated persons; training rosters of the required training were
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life not available for review.
☐ ☒ ☐
safety; and;
(e) suicide prevention;
(f) de-escalation;
(g) juvenile procedures;
(h) racial bias; and,
(i) mental illness.
Note: Each agency shall determine if additional training
is needed based upon, but not limited to, the complexity
of the facility, the number of people incarcerated, the
employees' level of experience and training, and other
relevant factors.
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but 900.12 – Training
in any event not more than six months after the date of
assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core 902.9 - Training
training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to
Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be ☐ ☒ ☐ PM reflects the regulation requirements, but
substituted for the initial eight hours of training. BSCC staff could not confirm compliance as
training rosters of the required training were
not available for review.
A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be 900.12 – Training
completed every two years. Successful completion of the
requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional 902.9 - Training
Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher.
☐ ☒ ☐ PM reflects the regulation requirements, but
BSCC staff could not confirm compliance as
training rosters of the required training were
not available for review.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 900.3.2 – Supervision in Temporary Custody
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 900.3.3 – Staffing Plan
each local detention facility to ensure the implementation ☒ ☐ ☐
and operation of the programs and activities required by
these regulations.
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at 900.3.3 – Staffing Plan
least one employee on duty at all times in a local
detention facility or in the building which houses a local
detention facility who shall be immediately available and ☒ ☐ ☐
accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an
emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which 900.3.2 – Supervision in Temporary Custody
would conflict with the supervision and care of
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there 900.3.2 – Supervision in Temporary Custody
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
immediately available and accessible to such females. ☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of 900.3.3 – Staffing Plan
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the Although the PM reflects this portion of the
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a regulation, the staffing plan, facility rosters,
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the ☐ ☒ ☐ nor deployments were not available for review
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a to verify compliance.
review and recommendations shall be reported to the
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 900.5.2 – Temporary Custody Requirements
The facility administrator shall develop and implement 900.8 – Holding Cells: (e) Safety checks by
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that department members shall occur no less than
include, but are not limited to, the following: every 60 minutes.
(a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being ☐ ☒ ☐
of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly Although the PM reflects this portion of the
through direct visual observation of all people held and regulation, BSCC staff could not verify
housed in the facility. compliance as safety check logs were not
available for review.
(b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse 900.8 – Holding Cells: (e) Safety checks by
between safety checks. department members shall occur no less than
every 60 minutes.
☐ ☒ ☐ Although the PM reflects this portion of the
regulation, BSCC staff could not verify
compliance as safety check logs were not
available for review.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, SPPD does not have any safety cells and
and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in does not use restraints as referred to by the
section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these regulation.
regulations.
900.8.1 – Use of Sobering Cell: A safety
☒ ☐ ☐
check consisting of direct visual observation
sufficient to assess the inmate’s well-being
and behavior shall occur at least once every
30 minutes.
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(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied 900.1.1 – Definitions; Safety Checks - Direct,
intervals. visual observation by a member of this
department performed at random intervals,
within time frames prescribed in this policy, to
provide for the health and welfare of adults in
temporary custody.
☐ ☒ ☐ 900.8 – Holding Cells: (e1) Safety checks
should be at varying times.
Although the PM reflects this portion of the
regulation, BSCC staff could not verify
compliance as safety check logs were not
available for review.
(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the 900.5.1 – Temporary Custody Logs: (b) Date
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall and time of arrival at the Department and (d)
include: Time of all safety checks (15 CCR 1027; 15
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety CCR 1027.5).
check occurred;
900.5.2 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
(a) Safety checks and significant
incidents/activities are noted on the log.
☐ ☒ ☐
900.8 – Holding Cells: (e)
Although the PM reflects this portion of the
regulation, BSCC staff could not verify
compliance as safety check logs were not
available for review.
(2) the location where each individual safety check The PM does not reflect this portion of the
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory regulation and BSCC staff could not verify if
number; and, ☐ ☒ ☐ this information is noted on safety check logs
as they were not available for review.
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff The PM does not reflect this portion of the
who completed the safety check(s). regulation and BSCC staff could not verify if
☐ ☒ ☐ this information is noted on safety check logs
as they were not available for review.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are 900.5.1 – Temporary Custody Logs: The
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or Watch Commander should make periodic
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns checks to ensure all log entries and safety
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, and security checks are made on time.
safety checks.
☐ ☒ ☐
Although the PM reflects this portion of the
regulation, BSCC staff could not verify
compliance as safety check logs were not
available for review.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 900.3.3 – Staffing Plan
Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at
least one person on duty at all times who meets the ☒ ☐ ☐
training standards established by the Board for general
fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)].
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one 900.3.3 – Staffing Plan
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 Santa Paul Police Department Policy Manual
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a 900 – Temporary Custody of Adults
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all Per the department’s website, the last
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be update/review was completed on 05/11/2023.
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all
employees.
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
do not apply and have been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III Santa Paul Police Department Policy Manual
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following: Table of Contents: Pages 3-7
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ☒ ☐ ☐
communications. 432.9 – Media Relations
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 1029.7 – Inspections: The Administration
administrator/manager. Commander shall ensure that the appropriate
☒ ☐ ☐ documentation is completed for each
inspection.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state 300 – Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke 300.3.7 – Restrictions on the Use of a Choke
holds. ☒ ☐ ☐ Hold
Use of Force Matrix
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including 900.6.1 – Pregnant Adults
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in
Penal Code Section 3407. 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
☒ ☐ ☐
302.3.2 – Restraint of Pregnant Persons
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly 330.3 – Arrests by Private Persons
received persons for release.
☒ ☐ ☐
900-11 – Release and/or Transfer
(6) Security and control including physical counts and 900.10 – Assigned Administrator: Annual
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, review and evaluation of security measures
contraband control, and key control. including internal and external security
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, measures, sanitation, safety, and
review, evaluate, and make a record of security maintenance (15 CCR 1280).
measures. The review and evaluation shall include ☐ ☒ ☐
internal and external security measures of the facility Although the PM reflects this portion of the
including security measures specific to prevention of regulation, BSCC staff could not verify
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. compliance as a documented review and
evaluation was not available for review.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(7) Emergency procedures include: 900.10 – Assigned Administrator: The Patrol
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by Commander will ensure any reasonably
section 1032 of these regulations; necessary supplemental procedures are in
place to address the following issues (15 CCR
1029); (g) Fire- and life-safety, including a fire
suppression pre-plan as required by 15 CCR
1032.
☐ ☒ ☐
BSCC staff could not verify compliance as this
supplemental procedure was not available for
review.
900.12 – Training: (d) Emergency procedures
and planning, fire safety, and life safety.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of 900.10 – Assigned Administrator: The Patrol
hostages; Commander will ensure any reasonably
necessary supplemental procedures are in
place to address the following issues (15 CCR
1029); (e) Escapes and (j) Civil and other
disturbances including hostage situations.
☐ ☒ ☐
BSCC staff could not verify compliance as
these supplemental procedures were not
available for review.
407.4.2 – Hostage Situation
(C) mass arrests; 432.5.2 – Operational Plans: (p) Arrest
protocol, including management of mass
☒ ☐ ☐
arrests.
(D) natural disasters; 900.10 – Assigned Administrator: The Patrol
Commander will ensure any reasonably
necessary supplemental procedures are in
place to address the following issues (15 CCR
1029); (h) Disaster Plans
☐ ☒ ☐
BSCC staff could not verify compliance as this
supplemental procedure was not available for
review.
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and 900.10 – Assigned Administrator: The Patrol
Commander will ensure any reasonably
necessary supplemental procedures are in
place to address the following issues (15 CCR
1029); (k) Periodic Testing of Emergency
☐ ☒ ☐ Equipment
BSCC staff could not verify compliance as this
supplemental procedure was not available for
review.
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, 900.5. – Firearms and Other Security
ammunition, chemical agents, and related Measures
☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. 409.1 – Mental Illness Commitments
900.3.1 – Individuals Who Should not be in
Temporary Custody: (d) Individuals who are a
suspected suicide risk (see the Mental Illness
Commitments Policy).
1. If the officer taking custody of an
individual believes that he/she may be
a suicide risk, the officer shall ensure
continuous direct supervision until
evaluation, release, or a transfer to an
appropriate facility is completed (15
CCR 1030).
☐ ☒ ☐ 900.8 – Holding Cells: (a) The individual shall
be searched (see the Custodial Searches
Policy), and anything that could create a
security or suicide risk, such as contraband,
hazardous items, belts, shoes or shoelaces
and jackets, shall be removed.
900.9 – Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
Injury
900.12 – Training: (e) Suicide Prevention
A policy that specifically addresses Suicide
Prevention was not in the PM and no other
related documents were available for review.
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. 900.4.1 – Screening and Placement: (d)
Ensure separation, as appropriate, based on
other factors, such as age, criminal
☒ ☐ ☐ sophistication, assaultive/non-assaultive
behavior, mental state, disabilities and sexual
orientation.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse 903 – Prison Rape Elimination
and sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 903 – Prison Rape Elimination
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after
reporting any abuse. ☒ ☐ ☐ 903.4 – Reporting Sexual Abuse,
Harassment, and Retaliation.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for 330.3 – Arrests by Private Persons
incarcerated persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
900-11 – Release and/or Transfer
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 903 – Prison Rape Elimination
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be
limited to, the following: 903.4 – Reporting Sexual Abuse,
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to Harassment, and Retaliation.
privately report sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐
persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and
sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
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(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 1009.3.2 – Sources of Complaints: (a)
family, community members, and other interested Individuals from the public may make
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual complaints in any form, including in writing, by
harassment. The method for reporting shall be email, in person or by telephone.
publicly posted at the facility.
☒ ☐ ☐ SPPD’s public website has a link for people to
fill out a Citizen Complaint Form:
https://spcity.org/220/Police
The forms are in English and Spanish.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 409.1 – Mental Illness Commitments
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 900.3.1 – Individuals Who Should not be in
prevention program developed by the facility Temporary Custody: (d) Individuals who are a
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health suspected suicide risk (see the Mental Illness
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, Commitments Policy).
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who
present a suicide risk. 1. If the officer taking custody of an
The program shall include the following: individual believes that he/she may be
a suicide risk, the officer shall ensure
continuous direct supervision until
evaluation, release, or a transfer to an
appropriate facility is completed (15
CCR 1030).
☐ ☒ ☐ 900.8 – Holding Cells: (a) The individual shall
be searched (see the Custodial Searches
Policy), and anything that could create a
security or suicide risk, such as contraband,
hazardous items, belts, shoes or shoelaces
and jackets, shall be removed.
900.9 – Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
Injury
900.12 – Training (e) Suicide Prevention
A policy that specifically addresses Suicide
Prevention was not in the PM and no other
related documents were available for review.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial 900.12 – Training (e) Suicide Prevention
personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 900.4.1 – Screening and Placement: (a)
intake and prior to housing assignment. Advise the Watch Commander of any
☒ ☐ ☐ significant risks presented by the individual
(e.g., suicide risk, health risk, violence).
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special 900.4.1 – Screening and Placement: (d)
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, Ensure separation, as appropriate, based on
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in other factors, such as age, criminal
classification. sophistication, assaultive/non-assaultive
behavior, mental state, disabilities and sexual
orientation.
☒ ☐ ☐
If an inmate has suicidal ideations, they would
be transferred to a Type II facility. Information
would be passed onto the receiving facility
and these instances would be addressed by
the Classification Unit.
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(d) Provisions facilitating communication among 900.4.1 – Screening and Placement: (a)
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, Advise the Watch Commander of any
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide significant risks presented by the individual
risk. (e.g., suicide risk, health risk, violence).
☒ ☐ ☐ If an inmate has suicidal ideations, they would
be transferred to a Type II facility. Information
would be passed onto the receiving facility
and these instances would be addressed by
the Classification Unit.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide Incarcerated persons are not housed in this
that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
environment should be considered.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 900.3.1 – Individuals Who Should not be in
Temporary Custody: (d) Individuals who are a
suspected suicide risk (see the Mental Illness
Commitments Policy).
1. If the officer taking custody of an
☒ ☐ ☐ individual believes that he/she may be
a suicide risk, the officer shall ensure
continuous direct supervision until
evaluation, release, or a transfer to an
appropriate facility is completed (15
CCR 1030).
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 900.9 – Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ Injury
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides 900.9 – Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ Injury
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 900.9 – Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Injury
administrator, including the development of a corrective
☒ ☐ ☐
action plan to address deficiencies identified in the
administrative review.
(j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. Follow-up care would be conducted at a
health facility or at a Type II facility.
Note: Subsection (k) does not apply and has been ☐ ☐ ☒
deleted.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 900.10 – Assigned Administrator: The Patrol
Commander will ensure any reasonably
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility necessary supplemental procedures are in
administrator shall consult with the local fire department place to address the following issues (15 CCR
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire 1029); (g) Fire- and life-safety, including a fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression suppression pre-plan as required by 15 CCR
☐ ☒ ☐
which shall include, but not be limited to: 1032
BSCC staff could not verify compliance as this
supplemental procedure was not available for
review.
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local 900.10 – Assigned Administrator: The Patrol
fire department to be included as part of the policy and Commander will ensure any reasonably
procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of necessary supplemental procedures are in
Regulations Section 1029); place to address the following issues (15 CCR
1029); (g) Fire- and life-safety, including a fire
suppression pre-plan as required by 15 CCR
☐ ☒ ☐
1032
BSCC staff could not verify compliance as a
fire suppression preplan was not available for
review.
(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff with BSCC staff could not verify compliance as the
two-year retention of the inspection record; ☐ ☒ monthly fire prevention inspections were not
☐
available for review.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and BSCC staff could not verify compliance as this
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires inspection report was not available for review.
☐ ☒ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and 900.10 – Assigned Administrator: The Patrol
Commander will ensure any reasonably
necessary supplemental procedures are in
place to address the following issues (15 CCR
1029); (f) Evacuation plans
☐ ☒ ☐
BSCC staff could not verify compliance as this
supplemental procedure was not available for
review.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated Although this facility does not house
people in the case of fire. incarcerated persons, arrestees would be
☐ ☐ ☒
brought directly to county jail.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 900.5.4 – Reporting Physical Harm or Serious
Threat of Physical Harm
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for the maintenance of written records There were no reports that were generated
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical within the facility to review. If an incident
☒ ☐ ☐
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee occurred, the information would be added to
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other the arrest report and the incarcerated person
person. would not be held in this facility and would be
transported to a Type II facility.
Such records shall include the names of the persons 900.5.4 – Reporting Physical Harm or Serious
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Threat of Physical Harm
and the date and time of the occurrence.
There were no reports that were generated
within the facility to review. If an incident
☐ ☐ ☒
occurred, the information would be added to
the arrest report and the incarcerated person
would not be held in this facility and would be
transported to a Type II facility.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff 900.5.4 – Reporting Physical Harm or Serious
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Threat of Physical Harm
facility manager or designee.
There were no reports that were generated
within the facility to review. If an incident
☐ ☐ ☒
occurred, the information would be added to
the arrest report and the incarcerated person
would not be held in this facility and would be
transported to a Type II facility.
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 900.9 – Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
Injury
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death This regulation has been updated as of July
reporting requirements of Government Code section ☐ ☒ ☐ of 2024. The PM needs a review and update
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of to reflect this portion of the regulation.
the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC
within 10 days of an in-custody death.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 900.9 – Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Injury
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a
written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of This regulation has been updated as of July
the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall of 2024. The PM needs a review and update
☐ ☒ ☐
include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or to reflect this portion of the regulation.
designee, the health administrator, the responsible
physician and other health care, and supervision staff
who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the 900.9 – Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Injury
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to
identify issues that require further study. ☐ ☒ ☐ This regulation has been updated as of July
of 2024. The PM needs a review and update
to reflect this portion of the regulation.
(c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the 900.9 – Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC Injury
within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall
provide a copy of the initial review report that comports ☐ ☒ ☐ This regulation has been updated as of July
with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the of 2024. The PM needs a review and update
Penal Code. to reflect this portion of the regulation.
The initial review report shall contain the following 900.9 – Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
information: Injury
(1) Demographic information
(A) Full name of the decedent This regulation has been updated as of July
(B) Date of birth of 2024. The PM needs a review and update
(C) Date of death to reflect this portion of the regulation.
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
(2) Facility Information ☐ ☒ ☐
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 900.4.1 – Screening and Placement
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II,
or III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities
according to the categories of gender identity, age,
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-
assaultive behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or
sexually harassed and other criteria which will provide for
the safety of the incarcerated people and staff. Such
☒ ☐ ☐
housing unit assignment shall be accomplished to the
extent possible within the limits of the available number
of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the
time of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each
person's classification level, housing restrictions, and
housing assignments.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, This is a Temporary Holding facility. Housing
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis and programming does not occur at this
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety facility.
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement
☐ ☐ ☒
would present management or security problems. A
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall
be given serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 900.3.1 – Individuals Who Should not be in
Temporary Custody: (h) Any individual who
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the claims to have, is known to be afflicted with,
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and or displays symptoms of any communicable
procedures specifying those symptoms that require ☒ ☐ ☐ disease that poses an unreasonable
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a exposure risk (15 CCR 1051).
medical evaluation is completed.
1007 – Communicable Diseases
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 900.4.1 – Screening and Placement
made of the person being booked as to whether the
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or ☒ ☐ ☐
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
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1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION 900.3.1 – Individuals Who Should not be in
Temporary Custody: (d) Individuals who are a
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the suspected suicide risk (see the Mental Illness
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Commitments Policy).
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated 1. If the officer taking custody of an
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of individual believes that he/she may be
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. a suicide risk, the officer shall ensure
continuous direct supervision until
evaluation, release, or a transfer to an
☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate facility is completed (15
CCR 1030).
And
(k) Any individual who appears to be a danger
to him/herself or others due to a mental
disorder, or who appears gravely disabled (15
CCR 1052).
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not 900.3.1 – Individuals Who Should not be in
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be Temporary Custody: (d) Individuals who are a
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this suspected suicide risk (see the Mental Illness
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or Commitments Policy).
others or appear gravely disabled. 1. If the officer taking custody of an
individual believes that he/she may be
a suicide risk, the officer shall ensure
continuous direct supervision until
☒ ☐ ☐
evaluation, release, or a transfer to an
appropriate facility is completed (15
CCR 1030).
An incarcerated person experiencing
behavioral crisis would be taken to a health
facility or a Type II facility for an evaluation.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be This portion would take place at a health
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next facility or a Type II facility for an evaluation.
☐ ☐ ☒
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the 900.4.1 – Screening and Placement: (d)
safety of the person in crisis or others. Ensure separation, as appropriate, based on
other factors, such as age, criminal
☒ ☐ ☐ sophistication, assaultive/non-assaultive
behavior, mental state, disabilities and sexual
orientation.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION 900.3.1 – Individuals Who Should not be in
Temporary Custody: (g) Any individual who
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall has exhibited extremely violent or
develop and implement policies and procedures for the continuously violent behavior including
administrative separation of incarcerated people. ☒ ☐ ☐ behavior that results in the destruction of
property or demonstrates an intent to cause
physical harm to him/herself or others (15
CCR 1053; 15 CCR 1055).
Policies and procedures must include: There is no housing at this Temporary
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Holding facility.
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility ☐ ☐ ☒
staff.
Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have
been deleted.
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1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL This facility does not have a safety cell. All
sections of this regulation will be marked N/A
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section (Not applicable).
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who
☐ ☐ ☒
display behavior which results in the destruction of
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to
self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
authority to place an incarcerated person in a safety cell ☐ ☐ ☒
to a physician. Policies and procedures shall include, but
not be limited to:
(a) In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment
or as a substitute for treatment. ☐ ☐ ☒
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the
approval of the facility manager or designee, or
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
reviewed a minimum of every four hours.
(c) A medical assessment shall be completed as soon as
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☐ ☐ ☒
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter.
(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health
care staff shall obtain a mental health
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on
☐ ☐ ☒
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be ☐ ☐ ☒
documented.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☐ ☐ ☒
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to
retain sufficient clothing or be available with a suitably
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal
☐ ☐ ☒
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 900.8.1 – Use of Sobering Cell
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section There were no sobering cell placements
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of during this inspectional cycle. If or when the
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety sobering cells are used for an observation
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication. cell, the facility would be considered
noncompliant.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon 900.8.1 – Use of Sobering Cell: (e)
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 900.8.1 – Use of Sobering Cell: (d)
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.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must 900.8.1 – Use of Sobering Cell: (d)
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
☒ ☐ ☐
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the 900.8.1 – Use of Sobering Cell: (c)
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half
☒ ☐ ☐
hour. Such observation shall be documented.
1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 900.3.1 – Individuals Who Should not be in
Temporary Custody: (j) Any individual who is
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the obviously developmentally disabled (15 CCR
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 1057).
procedures for the identification and evaluation, ☒ ☐ ☐
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the This process is conducted when the
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or incarcerated person is transferred to a Type II
confirmed to have a developmental disability for the facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of
such determination, excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 900.6 – Use of Restraint Devices
responsible physician, shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint If an incarcerated person needs placement
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which into a restraint chair, they would be
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated person transferred to a Type II facility.
from being ambulatory. The provisions of this section do ☐ ☐ ☒
not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles, or other SPPD does not use restraints as defined by
restraint devices when used to restrain incarcerated this regulation. All sections of this regulation
people for security reasons. The facility manager may will be marked as N/A (Not applicable).
delegate authority to place an incarcerated person in
restraints to responsible health care staff.
(a) The policy shall address the following areas:
(1) acceptable restraint devices; ☐ ☐ ☒
(2) signs or symptoms which should result in
immediate medical/mental health referral; availability
☐ ☐ ☒
of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment;
(3) protective housing of restrained persons;
☐ ☐ ☒
(4) provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and,
☐ ☐ ☒
(5) exercising of extremities.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Policy shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following requirements:
(1) In no case shall restraints be used for punishment ☐ ☐ ☒
or as a substitute for treatment.
(2) Restraint devices shall only be used on
incarcerated people who display behavior which
results in the destruction of property or reveal an ☐ ☐ ☒
intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
(3) Restraint devices should be used only when less
restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation
techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ☐ ☐ ☒
ineffective.
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(4) An incarcerated person shall be placed in
restraints only with the approval of the facility
manager, the facility watch commander, or
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention
shall be reviewed a minimum of every hour.
(5) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
maintained until a medical opinion can be obtained. ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) A medical opinion on placement and retention
shall be secured within one hour from the time of
☐ ☐ ☒
placement.
(7) A medical assessment shall be completed within
four hours of placement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(8) Continuous direct visual observation shall be
conducted at least twice every 30 minutes to ensure
that the restraints are properly employed, and to
ensure the safety and well-being of the incarcerated
person. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
While in restraint devices all incarcerated persons
shall be housed alone or in a specified housing area
which makes provisions to protect the person from
abuse.
(9) If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation
with responsible health care staff determines that an
incarcerated person cannot be safely removed from
☐ ☐ ☒
restraints after eight hours, the person shall be taken
to a medical facility for further evaluation.
(10) Where applicable, the facility manager shall use
the restraint device manufacturer’s recommended
☐ ☐ ☒
maximum time limits for placement.
(11) All events and information related to the
placement in restraints shall be documented and
shall be video recorded unless exigent
circumstances prevent staff from doing so. The
documentation shall include: the reason for ☐ ☐ ☒
placement; person authorizing placement; names of
staff involved in the placement; injuries sustained;
and the duration of placement.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS 302.3.2 – Restraint of Pregnant Persons
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 900.6.1 – Pregnant Adults
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant Although pregnant persons should not be
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the taken into this temporary holding facility per
policy shall include reference to the following: 900.3.1, policies are in place for this section.
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or 302.3.2 – Restraint of Pregnant Persons
in recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐
waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during 302.3.2 – Restraint of Pregnant Persons
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of
the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the ☒ ☐ ☐
safety and security of the incarcerated person, the
staff, or the public.
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(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional The PM does not reflect this portion of the
who is currently responsible for the medical care of regulation.
an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical
emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery ☐ ☒ ☐
or termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s The PM does not reflect this portion of the
pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, regulation.
of the standards and policies governing incarcerated ☐ ☒ ☐
pregnant people.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 900.5.7 – Telephone Calls
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code.
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
available access to the appropriate telecommunication
device which will facilitate communication. Such devices
may include but are not limited to videophones,
teletypewriters, or third-party communications
assistance. An individual’s access to telephone
communications shall not be withdrawn unless doing so
is required to uphold the safety and security of the facility.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 900.5.7 – Telephone Calls
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 900.5.10 – Attorneys and Bail Bondsmen
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have ☒ ☐ ☐
access to the court and to legal counsel.
Such access shall consist of:
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. 900.5.10 – Attorneys and Bail Bondsmen: (e)
☒ ☐ ☐
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 900.5.3 – Discipline: Discipline will not be
administered to any individual in custody at
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility this facility.
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons. ☐ ☐ ☒ All sections regarding discipline will be
marked as N/A (Not applicable).
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
should indicate as such. If discipline IS administered,
Sections 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 and 1084 apply.
Such rules and disciplinary actions shall be stated simply
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon ☐ ☐ ☒
booking.
For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable
to read English, and for persons with disabilities,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them
verbally or provide them with material in an ☐ ☐ ☒
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
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1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED 900.5.3 – Discipline: Discipline will not be
PERSONS administered to any individual in custody at
this facility.
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons. All sections regarding discipline will be
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following marked as N/A (Not applicable).
elements:
☐ ☐ ☒
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non-
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, available there is written documentation
and supervisory approval.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules or
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive
minor violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing
by the staff member observing the act and submitted to ☐ ☐ ☒
the disciplinary officer. The consequences of such
violations may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time.
☐ ☐ ☒
2. Placement in disciplinary separation.
☐ ☐ ☒
3. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations.
☐ ☐ ☒
A staff member with investigative and disciplinary
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to
☐ ☐ ☒
impose such consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are
involved in the charges. ☐ ☐ ☒
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person
shall be acted on with the following provisions and within
specified timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, or a separate written notice of ☐ ☐ ☒
the violation(s), shall be available to the incarcerated
person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a
hearing shall be available no sooner than 24 hours
after the report has been submitted to the disciplinary
officer and the incarcerated person has been
informed of the charges in writing. The hearing may ☐ ☐ ☒
be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the incarcerated person,
or for good cause.
3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to
appear on their own behalf at the time of hearing and
present witnesses and documentary evidence. The
incarcerated person shall have access to staff or ☐ ☐ ☒
assistance when they have limited literacy, or the
issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72
hours after an incarcerated person has been
☐ ☐ ☒
informed of the charge(s) in writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility ☐ ☐ ☒
manager or designee.
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6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a
written statement by the fact-finders about the
evidence relied on and the reasons for the
☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary action. A copy of the record shall be kept
pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☐ ☐ ☒
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 900.5.3 – Discipline: Discipline will not be
administered to any individual in custody at
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer this facility.
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction and promotion of desired behavior through a
progressive disciplinary process. Acceptable forms of
discipline shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
☐ ☐ ☒
(b) Extra work detail.
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 900.5.3 – Discipline: Discipline will not be
administered to any individual in custody at
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly this facility.
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group All sections regarding discipline will be
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological marked as N/A (Not applicable).
degradation.
☐ ☐ ☒
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the
facility manager before the disciplinary separation
status is continued. This review shall include a
consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall ☐ ☐ ☒
continue at least every fifteen days thereafter until the
disciplinary status has ended. This review shall be
documented.
(2) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles
13 and 14 of these regulations and shall not be
deprived of them through any portion of the day
except that those incarcerated persons who engage ☐ ☐ ☒
in the destruction of bedding or clothing may be
deprived of such articles. The decision to deprive a
person of such articles of clothing and bedding shall
be reviewed by the facility manager or designee
during each 24-hour period.
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TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or
medical staff determine that an individual has serious
mental illness or an intellectual disability, they shall
☐ ☐ ☒
be removed from disciplinary separation immediately
upon this determination.
(b) The delegation of authority to any incarcerated person
or group of incarcerated people to exercise the right of
punishment over any other incarcerated person or group
☐ ☐ ☒
of incarcerated people.
Note: PC § 4019.5.
(c) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24,
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for
☐ ☐ ☒
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these ☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure.
☐ ☐ ☒
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld
except in cases where the incarcerated person has
violated correspondence regulations, in which case
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 ☐ ☐ ☒
hours, without the review and approval of the facility
manager.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be
suspended as a disciplinary measure. ☐ ☐ ☒
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 900.5.3 – Discipline: Discipline will not be
administered to any individual in custody at
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept this facility.
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This ☐ ☐ ☒
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule All sections regarding discipline will be
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. marked as N/A (Not applicable).
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 900.3 – General Criteria and Supervision: No
adult should be in temporary custody for
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, longer than nine hours.
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be ☐ ☐ ☒ In most cases, incarcerated persons are not
limited to: held for longer than six hours and are not
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the issued mattresses.
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; 900.3 – General Criteria and Supervision: No
adult should be in temporary custody for
longer than nine hours.
☐ ☐ ☒
In most cases, incarcerated persons are not
held for longer than six hours and are not
issued mattresses or sheets.
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic 900.5.2 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
conditions. (h) Clean blankets are available as
reasonably necessary to ensure the comfort
of an individual.
☒ ☐ ☐
1. The supervisor should ensure that
there is an adequate supply of clean
blankets.
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Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and 900.3 – General Criteria and Supervision: No
(d) above be available prior to the first night in the facility. adult should be in temporary custody for
longer than nine hours.
In most cases, incarcerated persons are not
held for longer than six hours and are not
issued items mentioned in a and b.
☐ ☐ ☒
900.5.2 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
(h) Clean blankets are available as
reasonably necessary to ensure the comfort
of an individual.
1. The supervisor should ensure that
there is an adequate supply of clean
blankets.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one 900.5.2 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the (h) Clean blankets are available as
incarcerated person. reasonably necessary to ensure the comfort
of an individual.
☐ ☐ ☒
1. The supervisor should ensure that
there is an adequate supply of clean
blankets.
Temporary Holding facilities which hold persons longer 900.5.2 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
than 12 hours shall provide an incarcerated person with (h) Clean blankets are available as
bedding and linen that meet the requirements of (a), (b) reasonably necessary to ensure the comfort
and (d) above prior to their first night in the facility and of an individual.
☐ ☐ ☒
every night thereafter. 1. The supervisor should ensure that
there is an adequate supply of clean
blankets.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 900.10 – Assigned Administrator: The Patrol
MAINTENANCE Commander will ensure any reasonably
necessary supplemental procedures are in
The facility administrator shall develop written policies place to address the following issues (15 CCR
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable 1029); (a) General Security and (c) Sanitation
level of cleanliness, repair, and safety throughout the ☐ ☒ ☐ and Maintenance
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and BSCC staff could not verify compliance as this
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices supplemental procedure was not available for
which may be found. review.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, see remaining document for Title 15,
Article 9 inspection.
Penal Code Sections 6030 and 6031.4 require the
biennial inspection of local detention facilities that hold 901.4 – Custody of Juveniles: Juveniles
minors in secure detention in the jail. Title 15, Article 9 taken into custody shall be held in non-
establishes the minimum standards of how facilities hold secure custody unless otherwise authorized
minors in temporary custody in the jail. by this policy.
☒ ☐ ☐
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not Juveniles may be held in cells, but it is the
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections; department’s policy to hold juveniles in non-
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be secure custody.
subject to the requirements of Welfare and Institutions
Code section 207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR 901.13 – Suicide Attempt, Death, or Serious
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY Injury of a Juvenile
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and ☒ ☐ ☐
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1142 WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 901 – Temporary Custody of Juveniles
The facility administrator shall develop written policies 901.3.2 – Suicide Prevention of Juveniles in
and procedures concerning minors being held in ☒ ☐ ☐ Custody
temporary custody which shall address:
(a) suicide risk and prevention;
(b) use of restraints; 901.10 – Use of Restraint Devices
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) emergency medical assistance and services; and 901.3.1 – Emergency Medical Care of
☒ ☐ ☐ Juveniles in Custody
(d) prohibiting use of discipline. 901.8 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
(o) No discipline may be administered to any
juvenile, nor may juveniles be subjected to
☒ ☐ ☐
corporal or unusual punishment, humiliation,
or mental abuse (15 CCR 1142).
1143 CARE OF MINORS IN TEMPORARY 901.8 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
CUSTODY (e)
(a) The following shall be made available to all minors ☒ ☐ ☐
held in temporary custody:
(1) access to toilets and washing facilities;
(2) one snack during term of temporary custody if 901.8 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
the minor has not eaten within the past four (4) (f)
hours or is otherwise in need of appropriate ☒ ☐ ☐
nourishment;
(3) access to drinking water; 901.8 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
☒ ☐ ☐ (g)
(4) access to language services; The PM does not reflect this portion of the
☐ ☒ ☐ regulation.
(5) access to disabilities services; The PM does not reflect this portion of the
☐ ☒ ☐ regulation.
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(6) sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons as Although these items were readily available
requested; during the onsite inspection, the PM does not
☐ ☒ ☐
reflect this portion of the regulation.
(7) privacy during consultation with family, guardian, 901.8 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
and/or lawyer; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i)
(8) blankets and clothing, as necessary, to assure 901.8 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
the comfort of the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐ (k)
(9) personal clothing unless the clothing is 901.8 – Temporary Custody Requirements:
inadequate, presents a health or safety problem, or (j)
☒ ☐ ☐
is required to be utilized as evidence of an offense.
(b) Upon entry, the minor shall be informed in writing of The PM does not reflect this portion of the
what is available under this section, and it shall be regulation.
☐
posted in at least one conspicuous place to which ☒ ☐
minors have access.
1144 CONTACT BETWEEN MINORS AND 901.7 – No-Contact Requirements
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section
1006, between minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may 901.7 – No-Contact Requirements
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall
☒ ☐ ☐
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1145 DECISION ON SECURE CUSTODY 901.12 – Secure Custody
A minor who is taken into temporary custody by a peace
officer on the basis that they are a person described by
Section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code may
be held in secure custody in a law enforcement facility
that contains a lockup for adults if the minor is 14 years
of age or older and if, in the reasonable belief of the
peace officer, the minor presents a serious security risk
of harm to self or others, as long as all other conditions
of secure custody set forth in these standards are met. ☒ ☐ ☐
Any minor in temporary custody who is less than 14
years of age, or who does not in the reasonable belief
of the peace officer present a serious security risk of
harm to self or others, shall not be placed in secure
custody, but may be kept in non-secure custody in the
facility as long as all other conditions of non-secure
custody set forth in these standards are met.
Note: Minors in secure detention are 14 years of age or
older.
In making the determination whether the minor presents 901.12 – Secure Custody: (a)
a serious security risk of harm to self or others, the
officer may take into account the following factors: ☒ ☐ ☐
(a) age, maturity, and delinquent history of the minor;
(b) severity of the offense(s) for which the minor was 901.12 – Secure Custody: (b)
taken into custody; ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) minor's behavior, including the degree to which the 901.12 – Secure Custody: (c)
minor appears to be cooperative or non-cooperative; ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) the availability of staff to provide adequate 901.12 – Secure Custody: (d)
supervision or protection of the minor; and ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) the age, type, and number of other individuals who 901.12 – Secure Custody: (e)
are detained in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐
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1146 CONDITIONS OF SECURE CUSTODY 901.1.1 – Definitions: Secure Custody
While in secure custody, minors may be locked in a
room or other secure enclosure, secured to a cuffing rail,
☒ ☐ ☐
or otherwise reasonably restrained as necessary to
prevent escape and protect the minor and others from
harm.
1147 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 901.12.1 – Locked Enclosures: (a)
CUSTODY INSIDE A LOCKED ENCLOSURE
(a) Minors shall receive adequate supervision which, at
☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum, includes:
(1) constant auditory access to staff by the minor;
and
(2) safety checks, as defined in Section 1006, of the 901.12.1 – Locked Enclosures: (d)
minor by staff of the law enforcement facility, at least Unscheduled safety checks to provide for the
once every 30 minutes, which shall be documented. health and welfare of the juvenile by a staff
member, no less than once every 15 minutes,
shall occur (15 CCR 1147; 15 CCR 1151).
1. All safety checks shall be logged.
2. The safety check should involve
questioning the juvenile as to his/her
well-being (sleeping juveniles or
☒ ☐ ☐ apparently sleeping juveniles should
be awakened).
3. Requests or concerns of the juvenile
should be logged.
Compliance is solely based on the PM
reflecting this portion of the regulation as
safety check logs of minors were not
available for review.
(b) Minors of different genders shall not be placed in the 901.12.1 – Locked Enclosures: (e)
same locked room unless under constant direct visual
☒ ☐ ☐
observation by staff of the law enforcement facility.
1148 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN SECURE 901.12 – Secure Custody
CUSTODY OUTSIDE OF A LOCKED
ENCLOSURE
Minors held in secure custody outside of a locked ☒ ☐ ☐
enclosure shall not be secured to a stationary object for
more than 60 minutes unless no other locked enclosure
is available.
A staff person from the facility shall provide constant 901.12 – Secure Custody: An employee must
direct visual observation to assure the minor's safety be present at all times to ensure the juvenile’s
while secured to a stationary object. ☒ ☐ ☐ safety while secured to a stationary object
(15 CCR 1148).
Securing minors to a stationary object for longer than 60 901.12 – Secure Custody
minutes, and every 30 minutes thereafter, shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
approved by a supervisor.
The decision for securing a minor to a stationary object 901.12 – Secure Custody
for longer than 60 minutes, and every 30 minutes
thereafter shall be based upon the best interests of the ☒ ☐ ☐
minor and shall be documented.
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1149 CRITERIA FOR NON-SECURE CUSTODY 901.1.1 – Definitions: Non-secure Custody
Minors held in temporary custody, who do not meet the
criteria for secure custody as specified in Section
207.1(b) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, may be
held in non- secure custody to investigate the case, ☒ ☐ ☐
facilitate release of the minor to a parent or guardian, or
arrange for transfer of the minor to an appropriate
juvenile facility. While minors are held in temporary non-
secure custody the provisions of Section 1143 apply.
1150 SUPERVISION OF MINORS IN NON- 901.1.1 – Definitions: Non-secure Custody
SECURE CUSTODY
Minors held in non-secure custody shall receive
constant direct visual observation by staff of the law
☒ ☐ ☐
enforcement facility. Entry and release times shall be
documented and made available for review. Monitoring
a minor using audio, video, or other electronic devices
shall never replace constant direct visual observation.
1151 MINORS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY 901.3 – Juveniles Who Should Not Be Held:
INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN SECURE (d) Significantly intoxicated except when
OR NON-SECURE CUSTODY approved by the Watch Commander. A
medical clearance shall be obtained for
Facility administrators shall develop policies and minors who are under the influence of drugs,
procedures providing that a medical clearance shall be alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance
obtained for minors who are under the influence of to the extent that they are unable to care for
drugs, alcohol, or any other intoxicating substance to the themselves (15 CCR 1151).
☒ ☐ ☐
extent that they are unable to care for themselves, prior
to secure or non-secure custody of that minor. Officers taking custody of a juvenile who
exhibits any of the above conditions should
take reasonable steps to provide medical
attention or mental health assistance and
notify a supervisor of the situation (15 CCR
1142; 15 CCR 1151).
Supervision of minors in secure custody in a locked 901.12.1 – Locked Enclosures: (d)
room shall include safety checks at least once every 15
minutes until resolution of the intoxicated state or
☒ ☐ ☐
release. These safety checks shall be documented, with
actual time of occurrence recorded.
Supervision of minors in secure custody outside of a 901.12 – Secure Custody
locked room shall be supervised in accordance with
☒ ☐ ☐
Section 1148.
Supervision of minors in nonsecure custody shall be 901.1.1 – Definitions: Non-secure Custody
supervised in accordance with Section 1150. ☒ ☐ ☐
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010; 2013; 2017; 2019
BSCC Code: 6060
FACILITY NAME: Ventura County – Santa Paula PD FACILITY TYPE: THJ
1980: ☒
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
(Check All That Apply):
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/11/24
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2,
1231.2.19, 1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.1 RECEPTION AND BOOKING* Located outside of the secured area; in the
vehicle sallyport and administration area.
Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have
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 1980 regulations – The facility has one
if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to sobering cell.
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 The sobering cell (Cell #5) has a shower in it.
☒
the facility. ☐ ☐
5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage There are secured cabinets available.
☒
space for inmate valuables. ☐ ☐
6. A safety cell or cells as described in Section There are no safety cells within this facility.
1231.2.5 if the program statement identifies the ☐ ☒
☐
need for such a cell.
7. Telephones which are accessible to the inmates. If an incarcerated person needs a telephone,
☒
☐ ☐ they may use the one in the officer’s station.
8. Unobstructed access to hot and cold running
☒
water for staff use. ☐ ☐
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.2.2 TEMPORARY HOLDING CELL OR
ROOM
☒
A temporary holding cell or room shall: ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2)
of floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒
☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and
have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or ☒
☐ ☐
more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒
required in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking
☒
fountain as specified in Section 1231.3; ☐ ☐
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff;
☒
and ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the Cell #4 has three bunks; However, incarcerated
cell or room shall be equipped with a bunk if persons are not this long. Policy states inmates
☒
inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours. ☐ ☐ are not held any longer than nine hours.
Practice is no more than two hours.
1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space* The Operational Program Statement did not
identify the need for such.
Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☐ ☒
☐
and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title
15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216.
1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of
☒
safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, self- ☐ ☐
contained breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters,
emergency lights, etc.
1231.2.20 JANITORS’ CLOSET This is a Temporary Holding Facility.
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 Located in the Administrative area near the
area of the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, restroom.
☒
Types I, III and IV facilities, the closet need not be in ☐ ☐
the security area.
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.2.21 STORAGE ROOMS
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of
storage area per inmate for inmate clothing and
☒
personal property, institutional clothing, bedding and ☐ ☐
supplies. Court holding, temporary holding and Type I
facilities may be excluded from the storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing
unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Cameras have audio and video capabilities that
feed into the watch commander and dispatcher
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and offices.
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-
actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding
cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒
☐ ☐
sobering cells, safety cells, single and double
occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise
areas and correctional program/multipurpose space,
which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately.
1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER There are two backup generators.
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.
1231.2.26 ATTORNEY INTERVIEW SPACE Available in the administrative area. Video can
be shut off.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include ☒
☐ ☐
attorney interview areas which provide for confidential
consultation with inmates.
1231.3.1 TOILETS/URINALS
4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒
☐ ☐
cells toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to
inmates of 1:16.
6. One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough There are no urinals or urinal troughs in this
may be substituted for each toilet up to one third of facility.
☒
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
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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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 wash basin troughs in this facility.
☐ ☒
substituted for each basin required. ☐
1231.3.3 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in
every single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, ☒
☐ ☐
dormitory, temporary holding cell, temporary staging
cell, sobering cell, and be accessible to the occupants
of day rooms and exercise areas.
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* There is a shower in cell #5
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. ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 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.
* Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces.
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1231.3.10 SEATING There is no seating in holding cell #3. It is
primarily used as a processing area for
☒
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, ☐ ☐ booking.
seating must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of
☒
bench is seating for one person. ☐ ☐
1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER Located in the vehicle sallyport and
administration area.
☒
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the ☐ ☐
security perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with
individual compartments, each with an individual ☒
☐ ☐
locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court
holding facilities and in all facilities of higher than ☒
☐ ☐
minimum security.
1231.6.7 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Automatic fire alarm systems shall be installed in ☒
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existing protective social-care homes or facilities in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9.
13-102(c)6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Although the facility falls under 1980
regulations, recommendations were provided
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 13- to assist with current design requirements.
102(c)6 are met. (See regulation for specific ☒
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requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are
applicable to the facility type and construction date in
the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 6060
FACILITY: Ventura County – Santa Paula PD TYPE: THJ RC: (11)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos DATE: 11/11/24
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
Cells 1 & 2 Holding 1980 2 (2) (4) 5’1” x 8’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Cells 1 and 2 only have a desk with two seats.
Cell 3 Holding 1980 1 (0) (0) 5’6” x 4’7” x 10’
Notes: Cell 3 is a holding cell with no bench or seating space. It is generally used to process incarcerated persons for booking.
Cell 4 Multiple 1980 1 3 (5) (5) 14’ x 8’2” x 10’ 1 1 1
Notes: Has 3 bunks (6’8” x 2’2”) and one two-seat desk. Bunks may be used as seating.
Cell 5 Sobering 1980 1 (2) (2) 8’2” x 6’8” x 10’ 1 1 1 1
Notes:
* 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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