Yolo County Courthouse (2023-2024 inspection cycle)

October 29, 2024 Tom Lopez, Sheriff Yolo County Sheriff’s Office 140 Tony Diaz Drive Woodland, CA 95776 2023-2024 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, YOLO COUNTY COURTHOUSE Dear Sheriff Lopez: The 2023-2024 Comprehensive Inspection of the Yolo County Sheriff's Office has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and the following facility was inspected on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 : FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Yolo County Courthouse 6098 CH This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. In addition to inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified the following items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards: § 1027.5 – Safety Checks: The department is noncompliant because there was no documentation indicating a supervisor or facility manager reviewed safety checks, including methods of mitigating patterns of inconsistent documentation of, or untimely completion of, safety checks. § 1032 – Fire Suppression Preplanning: The department is noncompliant with section (b) where monthly fire prevention inspections are to be conducted by facility staff, and these records are retained for two years. There were a few months unaccounted for. Refer to the attached Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Tom Lopez Sheriff Page 2 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 Thursday, September 19, 2024; 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. A CAP addressing these issues of noncompliance is pending from your office with a due date of October 28, 2024 * * * 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, Yolo County Superior Court* Chair, Grand Jury, Yolo County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Yolo County* County Administrator, Yolo County* Juan Ceja, Captain, Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Jennifer Davis, Lieutenant, Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Dennis Gaines, Lieutenant, Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Jack Shubert, Sergeant, Yolo County Sheriff's Office *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 6098 Yolo Sheriff’s Office CH LTR 23-24 COURT HOLDING FACILITIES Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES1 BSCC Code: 6098 FACILITY NAME: Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Courthouse FACILITY TYPE: CH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Juan Ceja, Lieutenants Jennifer Davis and Dennis Gaines, and Sergeant Jack Schubert FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos and Rafael Gomez DATE: September 11, 2024 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY The BSCC Standards and Training for HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING Corrections (STC) division found the agency in compliance with applicable regulations At a minimum, all supervisors of and personnel who during the 22-23 compliance monitoring supervise incarcerated persons in, a Court Holding or cycle. Temporary Holding facility shall complete eight hours of specialized corrections training. Such training shall The Yolo County Court Holding facility follows include, but not be limited to: the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Detention (a) applicable minimum jail standards; Division Policy Manual (DDPM). (b) jail operations liability; (c) separation of incarcerated persons; D-200 Minimum Training Criteria for (d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life ☒ ☐ ☐ Corrections safety; and, (e) suicide prevention; Staff receive 8 hours of training updates every (f) de-escalation; other year. These trainings are generally in- (g) juvenile procedures; service training related directly to inmates' (h) racial bias; and, supervision, care, and transportation. (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 All staff assigned to court holding are CORE in any event not more than six months after the date of trained. assigned responsibility. Successful completion of Core ☒ ☐ ☐ training or supplemental Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of training. A total of eight hours of refresher training shall be BSCC staff reviewed training records and completed every two years. Successful completion of the determined staff training is up to date. ☒ ☐ ☐ requirements in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be substituted for the eight-hour refresher. 1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 1 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL B-200 Regular Review of Staffing Requirements A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each local detention facility to ensure the implementation B-300 Personnel: Shift Standby and operation of the programs and activities required by these regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ B-350 Overtime The agency staffing plan along with a sampling of shift rosters was reviewed and verified staffing is sufficient for the efficient operation of the court holding facility. Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at B-200 Regular Review of Staffing least one employee on duty at all times in a local Requirements detention facility or in the building which houses a local detention facility who shall be immediately available and A sampling of shift rosters was reviewed and ☒ ☐ ☐ accessible to incarcerated people in the event of an reflected that there was an appropriate emergency. number of staff assigned for each fixed post assignment as well as response staff on each shift and at each facility. Such an employee shall not have any other duties which B-200 Regular Review of Staffing would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ Requirements: Facility Staffing Needs incarcerated people in the event of an emergency. Whenever one or more females are in custody, there A review of the agency staffing plan and shift shall be at least one female employee who shall be rosters shows there are female staff readily ☒ ☐ ☐ immediately available and accessible to such females. available on shift. Note: Reference PC § 4021. In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of B-200 Regular Review of Staffing personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator Requirements shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a The agency staffing plan along with a ☒ ☐ ☐ staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the sampling of shift rosters was reviewed and time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a verified that staffing is sufficient for the review and recommendations shall be reported to the efficient operation of the court holding facility. local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility. 1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS C-350 Day Shift A-1, B-1, and B-2 Housing Unit Officer The facility administrator shall develop and implement policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that C-375 Day Shift A-2 Housing Officer include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Safety checks will determine the safety and well-being C-450 Night Shift A-1, B-1, B-2 Housing of individuals and shall be conducted at least hourly Officer through direct visual observation of all people held and housed in the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ C-475 Night Shift A-2 Housing Officer C-575 Day Shift Male Housing Officers C-650 Night Shift Female Housing Officer C-675 Night Shift Male Housing Officers I-100 Count Procedures 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 2 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (b) There shall be no more than a 60-minute lapse C-350 Day Shift A-1, B-1, and B-2 Housing between safety checks. Unit Officer; D. Non-scheduled Tasks: “Hourly documented safety checks on all cells, locked and unlocked.” C-375 Day Shift A-2 Housing Officer; D. Non- scheduled Tasks: “Hourly documented safety ☒ ☐ ☐ checks on all cells, locked and unlocked.” Safety checks are documented on the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division Court Services Section Shift Log. BSCC staff determined agency is compliant with this regulation after a review of the sampling of court services shift logs. (c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety cells, This Court Holding facility does not have any and restraints shall occur more frequently as outlined in sobering or safety cells, nor do they utilize a section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 of these ☐ ☐ ☒ restraint chair. If any of these placements are regulations. needed, the incarcerated person would be transferred to the Monroe Detention Center. (d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied I-100 Count Procedures: “Informal, random intervals. checks shall be made by all employees supervising inmates to verify that all inmates are present.” ☒ ☐ ☐ A random sample of safety checks was reviewed and BSCC determined compliance for this portion of the regulation. (e) There shall be a written plan that includes the The facility conducts hourly documented documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall safety checks on all cells, locked and include: unlocked. (1) the actual time at which each individual safety check occurred; All safety checks are documented on the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division ☒ ☐ ☐ Shift Log. The required information appears on the shift log. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of safety check logs confirming safety check entries on the log are compliant with all subsections of section (e) of this regulation. (2) the location where each individual safety check The facility conducts hourly documented occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory safety checks on all cells, locked and number; and, unlocked. ☒ ☐ ☐ All safety checks are documented on the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division Shift Log. The required information appears on the shift log. (3) Initials or employee identification number of staff The facility conducts hourly documented who completed the safety check(s). safety checks on all cells, locked and unlocked. ☒ ☐ ☐ All safety checks are documented on the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division Shift Log. The required information appears on the shift log. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 3 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (f) A documented process by which safety checks are C-100 Day Shift Booking Sergeant reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns C-110 Night Shift Booking Sergeant of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, safety checks. C-825 Day Shift Sergeant; D. Non-scheduled Tasks: “Complete rounds to all housing unit throughout the shift, reviewing and initialing housing unit logbooks.” C-850 Night Shift Sergeant; D. Non- scheduled Tasks: “Complete rounds to all ☐ ☒ ☐ housing unit throughout the shift, reviewing and initialing housing unit logbooks.” BSCC staff determined agency is not compliant with this regulation. No supervisor review appears on shift logs or the Suicide Watch Log. Technical support was provided and the facility is working towards involving this portion of the regulation into their daily tasks. More documentation will be reviewed at a later time to determine compliance. 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF D-100 Detention Training Section Whenever there is a person in custody, there shall be at All Personnel assigned to Court Holding are least one person on duty at all times who meets the trained in and receive annual training for fire ☒ ☐ ☐ training standards established by the Board for general and life safety. fire and life safety. [Penal Code section 6030(c)]. There is a section of the DDPM that covers Penal Code Section 6030. The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one D-100 Detention Training Section person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. All Personnel assigned to Court Holding are trained in and receive annual training for fire ☒ ☐ ☐ and life safety. There is a section of the DDPM that covers Penal Code Section 6030. 1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL2 A-175 Policy and Procedure Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a All policies are referenced from the Yolo manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The County Sheriff’s Department Detention policy and procedures manual shall address all Division Policy Manual (DDPM), unless applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be otherwise noted. comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all ☒ ☐ ☐ The manual is available to all staff in hard employees. copy and electronically through the departmental intranet. Notes: The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate The Policy & Procedures Manual has been manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsection (d) does not undergoing an extensive review and apply and has been deleted. customization for migration to electronic Lexipol Policies. 2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 4 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the A-300 Organizational Chart following: (1) Table of organization, including channels of The agency organizational chart was ☒ ☐ ☐ communications. reviewed and contains all assigned personnel with communication channels based on rank structure. (2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility H-300 Monitoring Fire and Emergency administrator/manager. Procedures; A. Monthly Inspections: “The Compliance Sergeant conducts fire control and emergency inspections.” ☒ ☐ ☐ And B. Annual Inspections: “An evaluation of the adequacy of fire and safety procedures shall be conducted for the entire complex once each year (3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state General Order Manual 6-1 and federal legal requirements and includes Use of Force prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke ☒ ☐ ☐ holds. The agency has written a directive that is applicable to all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. (4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including General Order Manual 6-1 the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in Use of Force Penal Code Section 3407. I-300 Restraint Chair R-200 Rights of Female Inmates R-250 Restraint of Pregnant Inmates Females There is a section of the DDPM that covers Penal Code Section 3407: 1. “An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by, the use of leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the ☒ ☐ ☐ body. 2. A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, staff, or the public. 3. Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary.” 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 5 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (6) Security and control including physical counts and H-500 Facility Emergency Plans searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, contraband control, and key control. I-100 Count Procedures Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of security I-650 Search of Inmates measures. The review and evaluation shall include internal and external security measures of the facility I-675 Search of Facilities including security measures specific to prevention of ☒ ☐ ☐ sexual abuse and sexual harassment. I-700 Contraband I-950 Key Control An annual security review is conducted by the facility manager, at a minimum of annually. In practice, this is ongoing and is documented in a Detention Facility Report. (7) Emergency procedures include: H-300 Monitoring Fire and Emergency (A) fire suppression preplan as required by Procedures section 1032 of these regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency Fire Suppression Pre-Plan is developed in collaboration with the local fire authority and is updated annually. The last agency-wide update was February 01, 2024. (B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of H-300 Monitoring Fire and Emergency hostages; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ H-500 Facility Emergency Plan (C) mass arrests; H-300 Monitoring Fire and Emergency Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ H-500 Facility Emergency Plan (D) natural disasters; H-300 Monitoring Fire and Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ Procedures (E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; H-300 Monitoring Fire and Emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ and, Procedures (F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, I-850 Control of Firearms and Security ammunition, chemical agents, and related Equipment security devices. I-925 Taser Electronic Control Device ☒ ☐ ☐ Gun lockers are available in the vehicle sallyport and in the administration area. The armory consists of lethal and non-lethal weaponry and is secured in a safe. (8) Suicide Prevention. M-700 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ Personnel assigned to court holding receive annual updates on suicide training. (9) Separation of incarcerated persons. J-100 Protective Custody and Administrative Segregation ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates held in court holding are separated by classification status. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 6 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse A-200 Role of Consultants, Contract and sexual harassment. Employees, and Employees of Other Agencies: “Each agent shall have Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) training appropriate to their exposure to inmates.” 903-PREA ☒ ☐ ☐ The inmate orientation, public lobbies, and agency website all contain information specific to the agency’s “Zero Tolerance Policy” as well as avenues for the reporting of sexual abuse, misconduct, or sexual harassment. (11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and 903-PREA respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ reporting any abuse. (12) Release policy, including release planning for C-100 Day Shift Booking Sergeant incarcerated persons. X-200 Inmate Release Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ X-300 Reason for Non-Release of Misdemeanor X-400 Consent Decree Release Procedures (c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all See the above information. of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) (which has been deleted). ☒ ☐ ☐ The Yolo County Court Holding facility follows the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division Policy Manual (DDPM). (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 “Detainees or prisoners may make reports to harassment, retaliation by other incarcerated any staff member verbally, in writing, persons or staff for reporting sexual abuse and privately, or anonymously of any of the sexual harassment, and staff neglect or violation of following (28 CFR 115.151; 15 CCR 1029): responsibilities that may have contributed to such • Sexual abuse incidents, • Sexual harassment • Retaliation by other detainees or prisoners or staff for reporting sexual abuse or sexual harassment ☒ ☐ ☐ • Staff neglect or violation of responsibilities that may have contributed to sexual abuse or sexual harassment during intake the officer shall notify all detainees and prisoners of the zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual abuse and sexual harassment, and of at least one way to report abuse or harassment to a public or private entity that is not part of the Office and that is able to receive and immediately forward detainee or prisoner reports of sexual abuse and sexual harassment to agency officials. This allows the detainee or prisoner to remain Anonymous (28 CFR 115.132; 28 CFR 115.151).” 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 7 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, 903-Prison Rape Elimination family, community members, and other interested third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual 903.4 REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE, harassment. The method for reporting shall be HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION publicly posted at the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ The inmate orientation, public lobby, and agency website all contain information specific to the agency’s “Zero Tolerance Policy” as well as avenues for the reporting of sexual abuse, misconduct, or sexual harassment. 1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM M-700 Suicide Prevention The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The agency, in collaboration with the medical prevention program developed by the facility and mental health provider, has developed a administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health ☒ ☐ ☐ comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program. authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who present a suicide risk. The program shall include the following: (a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial M-700 Suicide Prevention personnel. ☒ ☐ ☐ The agency provides regularly scheduled training for correctional and medical staff. (b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon M-700 Suicide Prevention intake and prior to housing assignment. ☐ ☐ ☒ Intake screening takes place at the jail. (c) Suicide prevention screening during special O-100 Classification situations, including placement in restrictive housing, ☐ ☐ ☒ following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in Housing and classification take place at the classification. jail. (d) Provisions facilitating communication among M-400 Mental Health Services arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide M-700 Suicide Prevention -B. Notification risk. (e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of suicide J-100 Protective Custody/Administrative that balance safety and environment. The least restrictive Segregation environment should be considered. O-100 Classification ☐ ☐ ☒ O-200 Special Needs Inmate Housing and classification take place at the jail. (f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. M-400 Mental Health Services ☒ ☐ ☐ M-700 Suicide Prevention O-100 Classification (g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and M-400 Mental Health Services procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ M-700 Suicide Prevention (h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides M-700 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ attempts. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 8 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and M-700 Suicide Prevention -K. Review of attempted suicides as defined by the facility Suicide: “A review of all completed suicides administrator, including the development of a corrective shall follow the procedure outlined in this ☒ ☐ ☐ action plan to address deficiencies identified in the manual under Death of Inmate. All suicide administrative review. and suicide attempts shall be reviewed by the agency Quality Assurance Committee.” (j) Provisions for follow up care as needed. M-400 Mental Health Services ☒ ☐ ☐ M-700 Suicide Prevention (k) Plan for mental health consultation following return M-700 Suicide Prevention from court as determined by the mental health director. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING H-100 Emergency Evacuation Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility H-200 Fire and Emergency Procedures and administrator shall consult with the local fire department Equipment having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression H-300 Monitoring Fire and Emergency which shall include, but not be limited to: Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ H-400 Control and Use of Flammable Toxic and Caustic Materials The agency Fire Suppression Pre-Plan is developed in collaboration with the local fire authority and is updated annually. The last agency-wide update was February 01, 2024. (a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local H-100 Emergency Evacuation fire department to be included as part of the policy and procedures manual (Title 15, California Code of H-200 Fire and Emergency Procedures and Regulations Section 1029); Equipment ☒ ☐ ☐ H-300 Monitoring Fire and Emergency Procedures H-400 Control and Use of Flammable Toxic and Caustic Materials (b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff The Agency was able to produce some basis with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☐ ☒ ☐ quarterly inspections but is missing month-to- month inspection reports. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The local fire inspection was last completed Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐ on November 09, 2024. inspections at least once every two years; (d) an evacuation plan; and, H-100 Emergency Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ In the event of an emergency, inmates would be returned to the jail. (e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated H-100 Emergency Evacuation people in the case of fire. ☒ ☐ ☐ In the event of an emergency, inmates would be returned to the jail. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 9 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1044 INCIDENT REPORTS F-200 Daily Activity Report and Inmate Alphabetical Listing Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance of written records Reports generated in court holding are and reporting of all incidents which result in physical documented as Incident Reports. The harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee reporting process can be demonstrated as or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other ☒ ☐ ☐ criminal or non-criminal for documentation person. purposes only. BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of several types of incident reports written by court staff. The reports contained all relevant information for compliance with this regulation. Such records shall include the names of the persons Verified through report sampling of incident involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, ☒ ☐ ☐ reports. and the date and time of the occurrence. Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff All written reports are completed and assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the ☒ ☐ ☐ submitted to a supervisor. facility manager or designee. 1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY M-800 Inmate Death: “The Detention Division shall follow a process for the timely reporting (a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy of and proper investigation into the death of a and procedures to comply with the in-custody death person in custody, complying with all laws and reporting requirements of Government Code section regulations. In the event of an inmate death 12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of while in custody, a review will be conducted the report filed pursuant to section 12525 to the BSCC within 30 days of the death by the Detention ☒ ☐ ☐ within 10 days of an in-custody death. Commander, a member of the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, and a representative from the current contracted medical services provider. The purpose of the review will be to determine if any changes need to be made in the jail policy and/ or procedures to prevent future inmate deaths.” (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the M-800 Inmate Death health administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a written report of every in-custody death within 30 days of the death. The team that conducts the initial review shall ☒ ☐ ☐ include, at a minimum, the facility administrator or 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 M-800 Inmate Death appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to ☒ ☐ ☐ policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require further study. (c) The facility administrator shall submit a copy of the M-800 Inmate Death: “The Lieutenant shall initial review report of every in-custody death to the BSCC notify the BSCC and Department of Justice within 60 days of the death. The facility administrator shall (Incarcerated Person death in custody-BCIA provide a copy of the initial review report that comports 713) and submit a report within 10 calendar with the disclosure requirements of section 832.10 of the ☒ ☐ ☐ days of the death. Within 60 days of the death, Penal Code. submit a copy of the Initial Death Review Report to the BSCC and make the report available for public inspection consistent with 832.10 of the California Penal Code.” 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 10 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS The initial review report shall contain the following M-800 Inmate Death: “The Lieutenant shall information: notify the BSCC and Department of Justice (1) Demographic information (Incarcerated Person death in custody-BCIA (A) Full name of the decedent 713) and submit a report within 10 calendar (B) Date of birth days of the death. Within 60 days of the death, (C) Date of death submit a copy of the Initial Death Review (D) Time of death Report to the BSCC and make the report (E) Gender available for public inspection consistent with (F) Race and ethnicity 832.10 of the California Penal Code.” (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 Minors are not held in the court holding jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect facility. When minors are transported for a and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility court hearing, they are under the supervision pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30 and control of the probation department. calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations. 1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN C-125 Security and Investigation Day Shift Classification Officer (b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to C-700 Compliance Sergeant provide for the safety of staff and people held and housed at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and O-100 Initial Classification transmitting of information regarding incarcerated ☒ ☐ ☐ persons who represent unusual risk or hazard while O-200 Special Needs Inmate confined at the facility, and the separation of such persons to the extent possible within the limits of the court The classification process occurs at the jail. holding facility. Should there be a safety concern while in court holding, the inmate is separated and referred to the Classification Unit. (c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, C-125 Security and Investigation Day Shift the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis Classification Officer whether a placement would ensure the health and safety of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement C-700 Compliance Sergeant ☒ ☐ ☐ would present management or security problems. A person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall O-100 Initial Classification be given serious consideration. O-200 Special Needs Inmate 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 11 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES M-300 Communicable Disease Protocol: “Medical Staff shall screen and treat inmates The facility administrator, in cooperation with the with communicable diseases in accordance responsible physician, shall develop written policies and with state and local regulations and accepted procedures specifying those symptoms that require community standard practices. Any inmate medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a suspected or identified of having a medical evaluation is completed communicable disease is isolated immediately in the medical unit in a negative pressure room. This policy shall acquaint ☒ ☐ ☐ employees with the following: 1. Infectious diseases found in the correctional setting. 2. Precautions to be used in situations involving potential infectious disease transmission. 3. Procedures for source subject testing.” At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be This information is processed at the jail during made of the person being booked as to whether the the intake process. person has or has had any communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of ☐ ☐ ☒ tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or other special medical problem identified by the health authority. The response shall be noted on the medical screening from. 1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION M-400 Mental Health Services The facility administrator, in cooperation with the O-200 Special Needs Inmates responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated Inmates are screened during the initial ☒ ☐ ☐ people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of booking process and are referred for further behavioral crisis may include telehealth. evaluation. If a need is identified while in court holding, the inmate is referred to Mental Health Services for further evaluation at the jail facility. If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not The inmate would be returned to the jail for readily available, an incarcerated person shall be further screening and treatment. considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐ section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others or appear gravely disabled. An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be The inmate would be returned to the jail for secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐ further screening and treatment. daily sick call, whichever is earliest. Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the Separation in court holding is accomplished ☒ ☐ ☐ safety of the person in crisis or others. by using holding cells. 1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION J-100 Protective Custody / Administrative Segregation Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐ develop and implement policies and procedures for the Separation in court holding is accomplished administrative separation of incarcerated people. by using holding cells. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 12 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Policies and procedures must include: J-100 Protective Custody / Administrative (a) Administrative separation may consist of separate Segregation housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of All holding cells located in the court holding ☒ ☐ ☐ protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility facility are designed and furnished alike. staff. Note: Subsections (b) through (e) do not apply and have been deleted. 1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES M-600 Developmentally Disabled Inmates: “Inmates with previous history or whose The facility administrator, in cooperation with the behavior/condition indicates a need for responsible physician, shall develop written policies and psychiatric or medical evaluation will be procedures for the identification and evaluation, referred to health services staff. AN appropriate classification and housing, protection, and evaluation will be completed and treatment nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with recommendations for housing will be made or ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disabilities. transfer to an appropriate care facility will be initiated as indicated per MD order, PA/NP protocols and /or RN standardized procedures. Referrals to health services staff may be made at any time during intake or the incarceration period by correctional staff or health services staff.” The health authority or designee shall contact the The agency uses The Woodland Memorial regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or Hospital or Sutter Davis Hospital as needed. confirmed to have a developmental disability for the ☒ ☐ ☐ purposes of diagnosis or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, excluding holidays and weekends. 1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES I-300 Restraint Chair The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraints other than mechanical restraints responsible physician, shall develop and implement are not used in court holding. Refer to jail written policies and procedures for the use of restraint policy below. The remaining categories in this devices. Restraint devices include any devices which section will be marked as “Not Applicable.” 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: ☐ ☐ ☒ (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. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 13 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS (3) Restraint devices should be used only when less restrictive alternatives, including verbal de-escalation ☐ ☐ ☒ techniques, have been attempted and are deemed ineffective. (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. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 14 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT PERSONS General Order Manual 6-1 The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Use of Force responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant R-200 Rights of Female Inmates people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the policy shall include reference to the following: R-250 Restraint of Pregnant Inmates Females There is a section of the DDPM that covers Penal Code Sections 3407: 1. “An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by, the use of leg irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the ☒ ☐ ☐ body. 2. A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of the inmate, staff, or the public. 3. Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary.” (1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or R-200 Rights of Female Inmates in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg or ☒ ☐ ☐ R-250 Restraint of Pregnant Inmates waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. Females (2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during R-200 Rights of Female Inmates delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists, R-250 Restraint of Pregnant Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the Females safety and security of the incarcerated person, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional IR-200 Rights of Female Inmates who is currently responsible for the medical care of an incarcerated pregnant person during a medical R-250 Restraint of Pregnant Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ emergency, labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery Females or termination of the pregnancy determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of an incarcerated person’s R-200 Rights of Female Inmates pregnancy, they shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies governing incarcerated R-250 Restraint of Pregnant Inmates ☒ ☐ ☐ pregnant people. Females This process occurs at the jail facility. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 15 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS 1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL T-100 Mail The facility administrator shall develop written policies T-200 Inmate Access to Telephones and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have access to the court and to legal counsel. T-300 Inmate Visiting; Access to Courts & Such access shall consist of: Counsel: “Inmates are entitled to confidential correspondence and consultation with the ☒ ☐ ☐ courts and legal counsel. At the jail, legal mail access and telephone calls to counsel are free of charge. Confidential interview rooms are available in court holding for private conferences. (b) confidential consultation with attorneys. Confidential interview rooms are available in ☒ ☐ ☐ court holding for private conferences. 1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND G-200 Preventative Maintenance Program: MAINTENANCE “The Correctional Lieutenants shall require proper maintenance procedures for all The facility administrator shall develop written policies facilities on the complex. Designated staff or and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable General Services Division tradespersons level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the shall create preventative maintenance routine facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule for critical items of systems and equipment to of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and minimize “down time” due to failures as well correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices as reduce costly breakdown repairs. Staff which may be found. shall also detect maintenance problems in the early stages and take corrective action. The ☒ ☐ ☐ General Services Division is responsible for the control and coordination of all preventative maintenance inspections. Correctional Staff shall conduct regular documented inspections of housing units.” I-450 Housing Inspections L-100 Sanitation Practices and Infection Control. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 16 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS Are minors held in a cell or other secure portion of Minors are never held in court holding. When the Court Holding facility? a minor appears for court, they are transported, supervised, and under the ☐ ☐ ☒ constant care of the probation department. The remaining categories in this section will be marked as “Not Applicable.” 1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒ procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death of a minor in custody. 1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS (a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the ☐ ☐ ☒ facility administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417. (b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒ minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the following: (1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg ☐ ☐ ☒ irons, waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. (2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for ☐ ☐ ☒ the safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public. (3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒ delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the removal of restraints is medically necessary. (4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☐ ☐ ☒ and policies governing pregnant minors. 1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the ☐ ☐ ☒ following: (a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Separation of minors in accordance with an ☐ ☐ ☒ established classification plan. (c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors ☐ ☐ ☒ and adults, movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 17 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 DETENTION OF MINORS TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS An existing court holding facility built in accordance with construction standards at the time of construction shall be considered as being in compliance with this article unless the condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate authority to be dangerous to life, health, or ☐ ☐ ☒ welfare of minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a plan for corrective action to the Board within 90 days. 1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all ☐ ☐ ☒ minors at least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the implementation and operation of the activities required by these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation and review of safety checks. 1163 CLASSIFICATION The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish and implement a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information ☐ ☐ ☒ regarding minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and the separation of such minors to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding facility, and for the separation of minors from any adults confined there as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 6098 Yolo Courthouse PRO 23-24 Page 18 of 18 A350 CH PRO eff. 07.01.24 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: 6098 FACILITY NAME: Yolo County Court House FACILITY TYPE: CH 6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☒ 2010: ☐ APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ 2019: ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos and Rafael Gomez DATE: 09/12/24 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* This is a court holding facility. Facilities where booking and housing occur shall have There are weapons lockers in the vehicle sally the following space and equipment: ☒ ☐ ☐ port and administration area. 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 If a sobering cell is required, the incarcerated if intoxicated, inmates who may pose a danger to person would be transferred to the Monroe themselves or others are held. For those facilities ☐ ☐ ☒ Detention Center (MDC) to be medically that accept male and female intoxicated inmates evaluated prior to placement. two sobering cells shall be provided. 4. Access to a shower within the secure portion of ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. 5. Provide access to a secure vault or storage Property is kept at MDC. ☐ ☐ ☒ space for inmate valuables. 6. A safety cell or cells as described in Section If a safety cell is required, the incarcerated 1231.2.5 if the program statement identifies the ☐ ☐ ☒ person would be transferred to MDC to be need for such a cell. medically evaluated prior to placement. 7. Telephones which are accessible to the inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ 8. Unobstructed access to hot and cold running ☒ ☐ ☐ water for staff use. 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; * Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces. 6098 Yolo County Courthouse CH 23-24 Page 1 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (23-24).dot (rev.5/24) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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 or room shall be equipped with a bunk if ☐ ☐ ☒ inmates are to be held longer than 12 hours. 1231.2.13 Pharmaceutical storage space* Medication is provided to the incarcerated person prior to or after court sessions at the Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☐ ☐ ☒ MDC. The facility is equipped with first aid kits and pharmaceutical preparations as referenced by Title and automated electronic defibrillators. 15, California Code of Regulations, Section 1216. 1231.2.19 SAFETY EQUIPMENT STORAGE A secure armory is located within the secure perimeter. 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 court 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 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. * Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces. 6098 Yolo County Courthouse CH 23-24 Page 2 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (23-24).dot (rev.5/24) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.2.22 AUDIO MONITORING SYSTEM Audio monitoring was tested during the physical plant inspection. In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound- actuated audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, ☒ ☐ ☐ sobering cells, safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories, dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting personnel who can respond immediately. 1231.2.24 EMERGENCY POWER Emergency power is tested monthly. 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 Confidential interview space is available. 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 The facility is equipped with toilets. 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 4. In temporary holding cells and temporary staging ☒ ☐ ☐ cells, wash basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16. 6. Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold ☒ ☐ ☐ or tempered water. 7. Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be The facility is equipped with individual wash ☐ ☐ ☒ substituted for each basin required. basins. 6098 Yolo County Courthouse CH 23-24 Page 3 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (23-24).dot (rev.5/24) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 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* This is a court holding facility. Showers are available to incarcerated persons at MDC. If a Must be available to all inmates on a ratio of at least ☐ ☐ ☒ shower is needed, incarcerated persons may one shower to every 20 inmates or fraction thereof and utilize staff showers under supervision. 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. 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. * Required for Temporary Holding facilities when Operational Program Statement identified the need for such spaces. 6098 Yolo County Courthouse CH 23-24 Page 4 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (23-24).dot (rev.5/24) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1231.3.12 WEAPONS LOCKER There are weapons lockers in the vehicle sally port 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ existing protective social-care homes or facilities in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9. 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.) 6098 Yolo County Courthouse CH 23-24 Page 5 of 5 A383 PHY CH-TH (23-24).dot (rev.5/24) ADULT DETENTION FACILITY LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 6098 FACILITY: Yolo County Courthouse TYPE: CH RC: (179) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Jovin Adamos and Rafael Gomez DATE: 09/12/24 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 REMANDS B024 Holding 2008 1 (1) (1) 10’8” x 8’3” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 72” and cell is irregular shaped. B023 Holding 2008 1 (4) (4) 13’5” x 10’9” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 72” BASEMENT (Previous Juvenile Holding Area) J001 Holding 2008 1 (3) (3) 8’ x 16’1” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 32” x 2 = 64” Cell is ADA and irregular shaped. J002 Holding 2008 1 (3) (3) 8’ x 16’2” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 32” x 2 = 64” J003, J004 Holding 2008 4 (1) (1) 7’11” x 8’ x 9’ 1 1 1 J005, J006 Note: Bench = 32” Note: Cells are irregular shaped and J006 is ADA. BASEMENT SOUTH CELLS – (Main Holding Area) B001 Holding 2008 1 (1) (1) 7’11” x 8’ x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 29” Note: ADA cell. B003, B005, B007, B009, Holding 2008 5 (5) (5) 7’11” x 8’ x 9’ 1 1 1 B011 Note: Bench = 96” and cells are irregular shaped. B013, B015, Holding 2008 4 (9) (9) 7’11” x 11’7” x 9’ 1 1 1 B017, B019 Note: Benches (2) = 35” and 139”. Cells are irregular shaped. B021 Holding 2008 1 (6) (6) 9’10” x 9’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 116” and cell is irregular shaped. * 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. 6098 Yolo County Courthouse LASE 23-24 Page 1 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 BASEMENT NORTH CELLS– (Main Holding Area) B002 Holding 2008 1 (4) (4) 8’5” x 6’9” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 81” and cell is irregular shaped. B004 Holding 2008 1 (4) (4) 9’9” x 6’9” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 82.5” and cell is irregular shaped. B006 Holding 2008 1 (3) (3) 9’10” x 6’10” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 58.5” and cell is irregular shaped. B008 & Holding 2008 2 (4) (4) 9’10” x 6’10” x 9’ 1 1 1 B010 Note: Bench = 81.5” and cells are irregular shaped. B012 Holding 2008 1 (4) (4) 9’10” x 6’10” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 77.5” and cell is irregular shaped. B014 Holding 2008 1 (4) (4) 6’9” x 8’7” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 82” and cell is irregular shaped. B016 Holding 2008 1 (4) (4) 9’5” x 8’9” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 80.5” and cell is irregular shaped. B018 Holding 2008 1 (9) (9) 9’10” x 10’4” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Benches (2) = 52” and 124”. Cells are irregular shaped. B020 Holding 2008 1 (8) (8) 9’10” x 9’8” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Benches (2) = 53” and 116”. Cells are irregular shaped. B022 Holding 2008 1 (8) (8) 9’10” x 11’8” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Benches (2) = 53” and 137”. Cells are irregular shaped. FLOOR 1 – ARRAIGNMENT J100 Holding 2008 1 (10) (10) 10’7” x 15’ x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Benches (4) @ 30” and (1) @ 70” COURT FLOORS FLOOR 2 – WEST SIDE 202 Holding 2008 1 (3) (3) 7’5” x 6’ x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 54” and cell is irregular shaped. 203 Holding 2008 1 (11) (11) 14’10” x 10’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 203”. Cell is ADA and irregular shaped. * 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. 6098 Yolo County Courthouse LASE 23-24 Page 2 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23) 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 FLOOR 2 – EAST SIDE 206 Holding 2008 1 (3) (3) 7’5” x 6’ x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 54” and cell is irregular shaped. 208 Holding 2008 1 (11) (11) 14’10” x 10’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 203”. Cell is ADA and irregular shaped. FLOOR 4 – WEST SIDE J402 Holding 2008 1 (3) (3) 7’5” x 6’ x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 54” and cell is irregular shaped. J403 Holding 2008 1 (11) (11) 14’10” x 10’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 203”. Cell is ADA and irregular shaped. FLOOR 4 – EAST SIDE J405 Holding 2008 1 (3) (3) 7’5” x 6’ x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 54” and cell is irregular shaped. J408 Holding 2008 1 (11) (11) 14’10” x 10’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 203”. Cell is ADA and irregular shaped. FLOOR 5 – WEST SIDE J500 Holding 2008 1 (3) (3) 7’5” x 6’ x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 54” and cell is irregular shaped. J501 Holding 2008 1 (11) (11) 14’10” x 10’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 203”. Cell is ADA and irregular shaped. FLOOR 5 – EAST SIDE J502 Holding 2008 1 (3) (3) 7’5” x 6’ x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 54” and cell is irregular shaped. J503 Holding 2008 1 (11) (11) 14’10” x 10’5” x 9’ 1 1 1 Note: Bench = 203”. Cell is ADA and irregular shaped. Additional Notes: There are two separate elevators for each floor’s East and West sides. Each holding area also has two interview rooms. * 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. 6098 Yolo County Courthouse LASE 23-24 Page 3 of 3 A360 LASE Adult (23-24).dot (rev.12/23)