BSCC
Yuba SHRF (2025-2026 inspection cycle)
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April 3, 2025
Wendell Anderson Sheriff-Coroner
Yuba County Sheriff’s Office
720 Yuba St.
Marysville, CA 95901
2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, PENAL CODE SECTION 6031,
WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209, YUBA COUNTY JAIL
DETENTION FACILITY
Dear Sheriff Anderson:
The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Yuba County Sheriff's Office has been
completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Monday, January 13, 2025, and the
following facility was inspected on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE
Yuba County Jail 6120 II
This inspection was conducted pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031 to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles
15 and 24, California Code of Regulations.
In addition to the inspection(s) by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by
the County Health Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized
representative (Health and Safety Code Sections 101045 and 13146.1). The results of
those inspections are considered a part of this report.
INSPECTION RESULTS
We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 or Title 24 Minimum Standards. For
detailed information refer to the attached Procedures Checklist, Physical Plant
Evaluation, and Living Area Space Evaluation.
An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025; BSCC staff
presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice
recommendations.
* * *
Please email me at tim.mcwilliams@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 956-1559 if you have any
questions.
Wendell Anderson
Sheriff-Coroner
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Sincerely,
TIM MCWILLIAMS
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
Cc: Presiding Judge, Yuba County Superior Court*
Chair, Grand Jury, Yuba County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Yuba County*
County Administrator, Yuba County*
Brandon Spear, Captain, Yuba County Sheriff’s Office
*Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 6120
FACILITY NAME: Yuba County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Captain Brandon Spear, Lt. Jensen, Lt. Little, Sgt. Kandola
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 03/13/25
TITLE 15 SECTION P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE3
The BSCC Standards and Training for Corrections (STC)
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code Section division found the agency noncompliant with applicable
831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility shall regulations during the 23-24 compliance monitoring cycle.
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Core Course” as The agency is working through the corrective action
described in Section 179 of Title 15, CCR, within one year from the process with their STC Field Representative.
date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed the
course of instruction required by Penal Code Section 832.3 shall also
successfully complete the “Corrections Officer Basic Academy
Supplemental Core Course” as described in Section 180 of Title 15,
CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall complete
the core training requirements pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections
Officer Core Course. In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type
I, II, III or IV jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, CCR) or
the POST supervisory course within one year from date of
assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be required
to complete either the STC management course (as described in
Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST management course within
one year from date of assignment.
1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
With the exception of any year that a core training module is
successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, managers,
supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, II, III, or IV facility
shall successfully complete the “annual required training” specified
in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15
regulation that is required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this
worksheet may not contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations,
Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text.
3 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1021, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC
Division. Unless otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL D-116 Fire Control and Evacuation
D-114 Power Outages
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in 206 Staffing Levels
☒ ☐ ☐
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 A staffing roster was provided at the time of
least one employee on duty at all times in a local inspection. All staff are versed in jail
detention facility or in the building which houses a local operations and emergency events.
☒ ☐ ☐
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 Individual assignments ensure that staff are
would conflict with the supervision and care of ☒ ☐ ☐ available in all areas.
incarcerated people in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more females are in custody, there The staffing is comprised of four teams with
shall be at least one female employee who shall be female employees assigned.
immediately available and accessible to such females.
☒ ☐ ☐
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
In order to determine if there is a sufficient number of Compliance with this regulation is predicated
personnel for a specific facility, the facility administrator upon the agency being able to operate the
shall prepare and retain a staffing plan indicating the facility in an effective manner daily. After
personnel assigned in the facility and their duties. Such a reviewing the staffing roster, each shift
☒ ☐ ☐
staffing plan shall be reviewed by the Board staff at the contains a minimum of six staff members, not
time of their biennial inspection. The results of such a including Classification staff and two
review and recommendations shall be reported to the supervisors.
local jurisdiction having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS E-130 Lockdowns, Headcounts, Safety
Checks, Inspections
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures for conducting safety checks that
include, but are not limited to, the following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(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 Two months of safety check documentation
between safety checks. was requested for this inspection. The
☒ ☐ ☐ documentation reviewed identified that most
checks were made within a 60-minute time
frame.
(c) Safety checks for people in sobering cells, safety D-108 Safety Cell/Step Down Cell
cells, and restraints shall occur more frequently as
outlined in section 1055, section 1056, and section 1058 Safety checks for safety and sobering cells
☒ ☐ ☐
of these regulations. are completed twice every (30) minutes, with
no more than a 15-minute lapse between
safety checks.
(d) Safety checks shall occur at random or varied When the safety check documents were
intervals. reviewed, there was no pattern of checks
☒ ☐ ☐ being completed at the same time each hour.
The safety check documentation showed
they were completed at random times.
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(e) There shall be a written plan that includes the The safety check documentation reviewed
documentation of all safety checks. Documentation shall identified the time of the safety check.
include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) the actual time at which each individual safety
check occurred;
(2) the location where each individual safety check The safety check documentation reviewed
occurred, such as a cell, module, or dormitory ☒ ☐ ☐ identified the location of each safety check.
number; and,
(3) Initials or employee identification number of staff The safety check documentation reviewed
who completed the safety check(s). ☒ ☐ ☐ identified the identification of the person
conducting the check.
(f) A documented process by which safety checks are An Inmate Hourly Safety Check Sheet is used
reviewed at regular defined intervals by a supervisor or to document safety checks. During each
facility manager, including methods of mitigating patterns safety check, an informal count is also
of inconsistent documentation, or untimely completion of, ☒ ☐ ☐ completed. A supervisor reviews each
safety checks. handwritten document. Events that have
taken place during the shift are identified on
the log.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF D-116 Fire Control and Evacuation
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 All custody staff members are trained in fire
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety ☒ ☐ ☐ and life safety procedures when they attend
procedures that relate specifically to the facility. the CORE academy.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL4 Yuba County Sheriff Department Policy
Manual
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a Last revision: 07/03/24
manual of policy and procedures for the facility. The
policy and procedures manual shall address all Yuba County Jail Manual
applicable Title 15 and Title 24 regulations and shall be
comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every Wellpath Yuba County California – Adult
☒ ☐ ☐
two years. Such a manual shall be made available to all Policies & Procedures
employees.
Last revision: August 2024, however,
Notes: The policies and procedures required in
changes may be made at any time.
subsections (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate
manual to ensure confidentiality. Subsections (c) and (d)
All items listed in this regulation can be
do not apply and have been deleted.
found in the Jail Manual.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III 200 Organizational Structure and
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the Responsibility
following: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility A-100 Maintenance of Policy Manual
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager.
(3) Policy on the use of force that meets current state E-132 Use of Force
and federal legal requirements and includes 300 Use of Force
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibition of the use of carotid restraint and choke
holds.
4 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting
general access.
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(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including E-134 Restraining Devices
the restraint of pregnant persons as referenced in ☒ ☐ ☐
Penal Code Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly B-130 Release on Cash Bail
☒ ☐ ☐
received persons for release. B-138 Dismissal of Charges
(6) Security and control including physical counts and E-102 Security and Maintenance Inspections
searches of the facility and incarcerated persons, E-112 Key Control – Lock Maintenance
contraband control, and key control. E-116 Contraband Policy
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, E-130 Lock Downs, Head Counts, Safey
review, evaluate, and make a record of security Checks, and Security Inspections
measures. The review and evaluation shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ E-138 Facility Search Procedures
internal and external security measures of the facility
including security measures specific to prevention of Facility inspections, interior and exterior, are
sexual abuse and sexual harassment. conducted nightly at this facility. Any issues
identified are documented on the Inmate
Hourly Safety Check Sheet.
(7) Emergency procedures include: D-116 Fire Control and Evacuation
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by ☒ ☐ ☐
section 1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of E118 Inmate Escapes
hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ E-122 Hostage Situations
E-124 Disturbance/Riot Control
(C) mass arrests; This is performed with coordinated effort and
☒ ☐ ☐
with mutual aid partners.
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ D-116 Fire Control and Evacuation
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; D-116 Fire Control and Evacuation
☒ ☐ ☐
and,
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, E-114 Weapons Control
ammunition, chemical agents, and related ☒ ☐ ☐
security devices.
(8) Suicide Prevention. ☒ ☐ ☐ C-114 Suicide Prevention Program
(9) Separation of incarcerated persons. ☒ ☐ ☐ D-106 Administrative Separation
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse D-104 Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention
☒ ☐ ☐
and sexual harassment. and Intervention
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and D-104 Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention
respond to retaliation against any staff or person after ☒ ☐ ☐ and Intervention
reporting any abuse.
(12) Release policy, including release planning for B-130 Release on Cash Bail
☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated persons. B-138 Dismissal of Charges
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, D-104 Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be and Intervention
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for incarcerated people to
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,
(2) a method for uninvolved incarcerated persons, D-104 Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention
family, community members, and other interested and Intervention
third parties to report sexual abuse or sexual ☒ ☐ ☐
harassment. The method for reporting shall be
publicly posted at the facility.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM A-110 Staff Training
C-114 Suicide Prevention Program
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide F-124 Terminal Illness/Advanced Directives
prevention program developed by the facility and Death
administrator or designee, in conjunction with the health
authority and mental health director, to identify, monitor,
☒ ☐ ☐
and provide treatment to those incarcerated persons who Annual training includes information
present a suicide risk. provided through the National Center on
The program shall include the following: Institutions and Alternatives and written by
Lindsay M. Hayes. A 24-page screening
form is completed for each person entering
the jail.
(a) Annual suicide prevention training for all custodial This was completed in December 2024.
☒ ☐ ☐
personnel.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon The Receiving Screening document asks if
intake and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ there have been any previous suicide
attempts and by what means.
(c) Suicide prevention screening during special This is cited in section (A).(k). of this policy
situations, including placement in restrictive housing, (C-114).
☒ ☐ ☐
following a hearing, and after a transfer or change in
classification.
(d) Provisions facilitating communication among Suicide risk potential is communicated from
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, court staff, mental health staff to custody staff and
☒ ☐ ☐
medical and mental health personnel in relation to suicide transporting staff members.
risk.
(e) Housing recommendations for people at risk of This is determined at the time of classification
suicide that balance safety and environment. The least where all information, including medical
☒ ☐ ☐
restrictive environment should be considered. information, is used to determine the most
appropriate housing.
(f) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. Mental Health assists in this endeavor and a
☒ ☐ ☐ special code may be annotated in the RIMS
system.
(g) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and C-112 Attempted Suicide / Suicide / In-
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures. Custody Death
(h) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides C-112 Attempted Suicide / Suicide / In-
☒ ☐ ☐
attempts. Custody Death
(i) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and C-112 Attempted Suicide / Suicide / In-
attempted suicides as defined by the facility Custody Death
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. ☒ ☐ ☐ C-114 Suicide Prevention Program
(k) Plan for mental health consultation following return C-114 Suicide Prevention Program
☒ ☐ ☐
from court as determined by the mental health director.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING D-116 Fire Control and Evacuation
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);
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(b) monthly fire prevention inspections by facility staff A review of the previous two years’ inspection
with two-year retention of the inspection record; documents found that October, November,
☒ ☐ ☐ and December of 2023 were not located. All
other monthly inspections from January 2023
through December 2024.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and The last fire inspection was conducted on
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires January 14, 2025.
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐ Additionally, the Marysville Fire Department
conducts an annual walk-through with jail
staff to inspect the facility and to become
familiar with the facility layout.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Evacuation routes are posted in each area.
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of incarcerated D-116 Fire Control and Evacuation
people in the case of fire.
Dependent upon the severity of the fire,
☒ ☐ ☐
arrangements for partial or entire evacuation
are made at that time and rely on mutual aid
agreements.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING A-120 Population Reports
0B
Each facility administrator shall maintain a demographics
☒ ☐ ☐
accounting system which reflects the monthly average
daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced people
by gender and juvenile status.
Facility administrators shall provide the Board with A review of data in the Jail Profile Survey
applicable demographic information as described in the ☒ ☐ ☐ verified that the agency is current with
Jail Profile Survey. providing this information.
1041 RECORDS B-104 Booking Procedures
D-104 Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV and Intervention
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for
the maintenance of individual records for each
incarcerated person which shall include, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ All records associated with an incarcerated
limited to, intake information, personal property receipts, person are held electronically in the computer
commitment papers, court orders, reports of disciplinary booking (RIMS) and are unique to each
actions taken, medical orders issued by the responsible incarcerated person.
physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, Yuba County Sheriff’s Office completes the
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at yearly federal survey on sexual violence.
facilities under its direct control and from other facilities
with which it contracts for the confinement of its
incarcerated people. The data collected shall include, at
☒ ☐ ☐
a minimum, the data necessary to satisfy the reporting
requirements of 34 U.S.C. section 30303(a)(1).
Note: federal survey on sexual violence.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS A-114 Incident Reports
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies Incident reports are written by facility staff
and procedures for the maintenance of written records and are electronically stored in the file of the
☒ ☐ ☐
and reporting of all incidents which result in physical incarcerated person.
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee
or incarcerated person of a detention facility or other
person.
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Such records shall include the names of the persons Each report reviewed Identified the type of
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, Incident Report, the date and time of
and the date and time of the occurrence. ☒ ☐ ☐ occurrence, the reporting officer and the
violations/incident. A narrative of the incident
documented the events that occurred.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff Approximately two months of Incident
assigned to investigate the incident and submitted to the Reports were requested for this inspection.
facility manager or designee. Supplemental reports were also included, if
necessary. Reports varied from
☒ ☐ ☐
documentation of medical/mental health
issues, Use of Force, and Rule violations, to
administrative documentation. The reports
submitted were clear and concise.
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN A-108 Public Information
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other All sections listed below, in this regulation
government agencies, and to the news media. The public are identified within this policy (A-108). Each
and incarcerated persons shall have available for review numbered section has a policy with which it
the following material: corresponds.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as ☒ ☐ ☐
found in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting incarcerated
people as specified in sections: ☒ ☐ ☐
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan
(2) 1061, Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Exercise and Out of Cell Time ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and
☒ ☐ ☐
Writings
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Discipline of Incarcerated
☒ ☐ ☐
Persons
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY C-112 Attempted Suicide/Suicide/In-Custody
Death
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policy F-124 Terminal Illness/Advanced Directives
and procedures to comply with the in-custody death and Death
reporting requirements of Government Code section ☒ ☐ ☐ 612 Terminal Illness/Advanced Directives
12525. The facility administrator shall submit a copy of and Death F-124
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 Yuba County Sheriff abides by the Federal
health administrator, shall develop written policy and Performance-Based Detention Standards
procedures to conduct an initial review and complete a which require.
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 In addition to this regulation, Yuba County
appropriateness of clinical care; whether changes to Sheriff abides by the Federal Performance-
policies, procedures, or practices are warranted; and to Based Detention Standards to determine the
identify issues that require further study. ☒ ☐ ☐ appropriateness of clinical care, to ascertain
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
initial review report of every in-custody death to the
BSCC within 60 days of the death. The facility
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall provide a copy of the initial review
report that comports with the disclosure requirements of
section 832.10 of the Penal Code.
The initial review report shall contain the following This information is included in this policy
information: under 612.7 Deaths in Custody Reviews for
(1) Demographic information Adults.
(A) Full name of the decedent
(B) Date of birth
(C) Date of death
(D) Time of death
(E) Gender
(F) Race and ethnicity
(G) Relevant medical history
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) Facility Information
(A) Name and location of the detention facility
(B) Description of the location where the death
occurred within the facility
(C) Date and time of the incident
(D) Detention facility personnel (including names
and roles) involved in the reporting of the death
or incident
(3) Any relevant circumstances leading up to death,
including behavioral health or medical issues.
(d) In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a
jail, lockup, or court holding facility the BSCC may inspect
and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding facility
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter within 30
calendar days of the death. Any inquiry made by the
Board shall be limited to the standards and requirements
set forth in these regulations.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN D-100 Classification
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, A point-additive, objective classification
or III facility shall develop and implement a written assessment that utilizes criminogenic factors
classification plan designed to properly assign is completed on each person who remains in
incarcerated persons to housing units and activities Sheriff’s custody. A recommendation for
according to the categories of gender identity, age, housing assignment is determined, with
criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, override capability and a section detailing the
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non- reason for override.
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.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish Classification Officers are noted on the staff
and implement a classification system which will include roster.
the use of classification officers or a classification
committee in order to properly assign incarcerated All persons may request a review of their
persons to housing, work, rehabilitation programs, and classification plan no more than (30) days
leisure activities. Such a plan shall include the use of as from their last review. Any appeals are
much information as is available about and from the determined by the facility administrator or
incarcerated person and shall provide for a channel of
☒ ☐ ☐
designee.
appeal by the incarcerated person to the facility
administrator or designee. Each person may request a
review of their classification plan no more often than 30
days from their last review.
Note: Subsection (b) does not apply and has been
deleted.
(c) In deciding housing and programming assignments, Approximately two months of Classification
the agency shall consider on a case-by-case basis documentation was requested for this
whether a placement would ensure the health and safety inspection. The documents reviewed were
of the incarcerated person, and whether the placement both new classifications and reclassifications.
would present management or security problems. A The classification form contained comments
person’s own views with respect to their own safety shall that factor into the classification level of an
be given serious consideration. incarcerated person. In addition to collecting
☒ ☐ ☐
information, the classification process
includes an interview with each person.
Based upon all criteria the RIMS system
determines an appropriate classification
level. It is then up to the classification officer
to determine which cell the person will be
assigned.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES B-102 Receiving Inmates
F-100 Inmate Medical Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the F-102 Inmate Health Assessments
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ F-106 Treatment of Ill or Injured Inmates
procedures specifying those symptoms that require F-108 Medical Isolation
medical isolation of an incarcerated person until a F-120 Communicable Diseases/Exposure
medical evaluation is completed.
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At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be At the time of intake, a 24-page screening
made of the person being booked as to whether the form is completed for each person entering
person has or has had any communicable diseases, such the jail to determine medical needs,
as tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of communicable diseases, and behavioral
☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis or any other communicable diseases, or crisis needs.
other special medical problem identified by the health
authority. The response shall be noted on the medical
screening from.
1052 BEHAVIORAL CRISIS IDENTIFICATION B-102 Receiving Inmates
F-100 Inmate Medical Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the F-102 Prisoner Health Assessments
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and F-106 Ill or Injured Inmates
procedures to identify and evaluate all incarcerated F-114 Developmentally Disabled and
people who may be in behavioral crisis. Evaluation of Mentally Ill / Disordered / Behavioral Crisis
behavioral crisis may include telehealth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Identification
Behavioral crisis identification is found in the
medical screening form. Persons suffering
from severe behavioral crisis may be
transferred to the Adventist Health & Rideout
facility.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Evaluations may be done by telepsych.
readily available, an incarcerated person shall be
considered in behavioral crisis for the purpose of this ☒ ☐ ☐
section if they appear to be a danger to themselves or
others or appear gravely disabled.
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next ☒ ☐ ☐
daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Separation may be used if necessary, to protect the D-106 Administrative Separation
safety of the person in crisis or others.
☒ ☐ ☐ Health care staff provide classification with
information that may be necessary to
determine appropriate housing.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION D-100 Classification
D-106 Administrative Separation
Except for Type IV facilities, facility administrators shall ☒ ☐ ☐
develop and implement policies and procedures for the
administrative separation of incarcerated people.
Policies and procedures must include: During the on-site inspection, all cells were
(a) Administrative separation may consist of separate viewed and determined to not involve any
housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of deprivation of privileges. Out-of-Cell time is
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of provided daily. Telephone and television
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility access is also provided.
staff.
(b) Administrative separation must not adversely affect Mental health staff conduct a consultation
an incarcerated person’s health. with the incarcerated person prior to
placement in administrative separation. They
☒ ☐ ☐
also check once per week to monitor their
mental health status and identify any signs of
deterioration.
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(c) Administrative separation may be used for Weekly records identify the cells individually
incarcerated people who have: and the start and end time of their out-of-cell
(1) A documented history of activity or behavior, or time (for those housed in restricted areas).
promoting such activity or behavior, that is criminal in Each cell is assigned one hour out of cell time
nature, disruptive to facility operations, or affects the daily. Every 30 days each person housed in
safety of the facility, other incarcerated people, and these areas receives a face-to-face interview
facility staff. with a mental health staff member and four
(2) Influenced or participated in activity that is times per week, mental health staff conduct
criminal in nature, disruptive to facility operations or rounds in that area.
☒ ☐ ☐
affects the safety of the facility, other incarcerated
people, and facility staff.
(3) Committed assault, attempted assault, or
participated in a conspiracy to assault or harm other
incarcerated persons or facility staff.
(4) A history of escape or have recently attempted
escape.
(5) A demonstrated need for protection from other
incarcerated people.
(d) Documentation indicating the necessity of This is documented in each person's
administrative separation to obtain the objective of classification file.
☒ ☐ ☐
protecting the welfare of incarcerated people and facility
staff.
(e) A documented individualized ongoing review and Classification reviews these placements
evaluation of the need to continue placement in every 30 days. Additionally, four times per
☒ ☐ ☐
administrative separation. week, a qualified mental health professional
conducts rounds.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL D-108 Safety Cell / Step Down
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Yuba County Jail has two Safety Cells and
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those people who utilizes Step-Down cells where persons can
display behavior which results in the destruction of be removed from the safety cell and placed in
☒ ☐ ☐
property or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to a larger room with a padded floor identified as
self or others. a step-down cell. This allows jail personnel to
continue to care for the safety of incarcerated
persons while continuing to be able to monitor
them at an increased level.
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 When asked about the type of person placed
or as a substitute for treatment. in the safety cell, I was informed that it is only
☒ ☐ ☐ for those who display destructive behavior –
to themselves or others. It was never used for
disciplinary purposes.
(b) A person shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Authorization for placement rests with the
approval of the facility manager or designee, or Commander or designee.
☒ ☐ ☐
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 A qualified medical professional makes an
possible, but not more than 12 hours from the time of assessment within one hour of placement.
placement in the safety cell. The person shall be Nurses’ documentation is found throughout
medically cleared for continued retention, referral to ☒ ☐ ☐ the document. Those persons found to be
advanced treatment, or removal from the safety cell a unable to be removed from the safety cell are
minimum of every 24 hours thereafter. transferred for more advanced treatment at
the Adventist Health & Rideout facility.
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(d) The facility manager, designee or responsible health A Qualified Mental Health Professional
care staff shall obtain a mental health (QMHP) or qualified medical professional (in
opinion/consultation with responsible health care staff on ☒ ☐ ☐ lieu of a QMHP) within four hours of
placement and retention, which shall be secured as soon placement. Additional reviews by a QMHP
as possible, but not more than 12 hours from placement. are conducted every 13 hours.
(e) Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least Approximately two months of Safety Cell
twice every 30 minutes, with no more than a 15-minute placement documentation was requested for
lapse between safety checks. Such observation shall be this inspection. The Safety Cell
documented. documentation identifies the name of the
person entering the safety cell, the date/time,
and the reason for placement. The officers’
observations are made by check box, along
☒ ☐ ☐ with other observations noticed as well as
hydration and the name of the officer. Based
on the officer’s assessment, the observations
may change throughout the time in the safety
cell. The check boxes identify if a supervisor,
nurse, or officer is making the documentation.
The documents end with the time of removal
from the safety cell and the next placement.
(f) Procedures shall be established to assure Food is provided at least 3 times within a 24-
administration of necessary nutrition and fluids. ☒ ☐ ☐ hour period. Water is also provided at meals
and upon request.
(g) People placed in the safety cell shall be allowed to Depending upon the situation, a person's
retain sufficient clothing or be provided with a suitably clothes may be used unless a safety concern
designed “safety garment,” to provide for their personal ☒ ☐ ☐ exists. If clothing is removed, a safety
privacy unless specific identifiable risks to the person's garment and safety blanket are provided.
safety or to the security of the facility are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL D-110 Observation Cells/Intoxicated Persons
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section Placement into a Sobering Cell is determined
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.4, shall be used for temporary holding of by information and observations sustained
incarcerated people who are a threat to their own safety during the intake Medical Screening.
or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication.
A person shall be removed from the sobering cell as soon This is determined by medical personnel in
as they are able to continue the admission process or are ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with the supervisor on duty.
no longer a risk to themselves or others.
In no case shall a person remain in a sobering cell over Those placed in the Sobering cells or
six hours without an evaluation by medical or custody observation cells are evaluated by a qualified
staff to determine whether the person has an urgent ☒ ☐ ☐ medical professional upon admission and
medical problem, pursuant to section 1213 of these then every six hours.
regulations.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all persons must This occurs every 6 hours.
☒ ☐ ☐
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff.
Intermittent direct visual observation of people held in the Approximately two months of Sobering cell
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half documentation was requested for this
hour. Such observation shall be documented. inspection. These logs are like the Safety cell
logs. Observations are made via the check
☒ ☐ ☐
box. Nurses’ documentation is found
throughout the document, and the last entry
approves the person for removal from the
sobering cell.
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1057 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES F-114 Developmentally Disabled and
Mentally Ill / Disordered/Behavioral Crisis
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Identification
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the identification and evaluation,
appropriate classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all incarcerated persons with
developmental disabilities.
The health authority or designee shall contact the Alta Regional Center is notified.
regional center for any incarcerated person suspected or
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 E-134 Restraining Devices
302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop and implement The only authorized restraints are handcuffs,
written policies and procedures for the use of restraint leg restraints, waist chains, hospital chains,
devices. Restraint devices include any devices which leather wrist and ankle cuffs, and plastic flex
immobilize extremities or prevent the incarcerated ☐ ☐ ☒ cuffs. No other types of restraint equipment
person from being ambulatory. The provisions of this are used.
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.
(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.
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(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 E-134 Restraining Devices
302 – Handcuffing and Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the F-116 Women’s Care
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
people. In accordance with Penal Code Section 3407, the
policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) An incarcerated person known to be pregnant or Pregnant persons are not handcuffed behind
in recovery after delivery or termination of the the back, nor are any other restraints used.
☒ ☐ ☐
pregnancy shall not be restrained by the use of leg The handcuffs are to be removed at the
or waist restraints, or handcuffs behind the body. earliest opportunity.
(2) An incarcerated pregnant person in labor, during Yuba County Jail also follows the Federal
delivery, or in recovery after delivery or termination Performance Based Detention Standards,
of the pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the which prohibits the use of restraints on
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for pregnant and postpartum women unless
the safety and security of the incarcerated person, exigent circumstances exist.
the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional Pregnant persons are not handcuffed.
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.
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(4) 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.
1059 DNA COLLECTION, USE OF FORCE B-124 DNA Collection
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel
including peace officers, may employ reasonable force to
☒ ☐ ☐
collect blood specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or Generally, the use of force for DNA purposes
palm print impressions from individuals who are required is not utilized.
to provide such samples, specimens or impressions
pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and who refuse
following written or oral request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
☒ ☐ ☐
and include an advisement of the legal obligation to
provide the requisite specimen, sample or
impression and the consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written
authorization of the facility watch commander or
designee on duty. The authorization shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
information that reflects the fact that the offender was
asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped, including
audio. Video shall be directed at the cell extraction event.
The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the ☒ ☐ ☐
length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding the
use of the video as evidence in a criminal proceeding, the
tape shall be retained administratively.
1061 EDUCATION PROGRAM G-100 Inmate Education
G-106 Service Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
education program for incarcerated persons.
When such services are not made available by the Through the Yuba County Office of Education
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator and Edovo, incarcerated persons can enroll
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop and implement an education program with in the Second Change Adult Diploma
available resources. Program.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic or
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational, or both, education of housed people.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be All incarcerated persons have access to
established. Modified academic or vocational programs.
opportunities may be provided based on sound security ☒ ☐ ☐
practices or a person’s failure to abide by facility rules
and regulations.
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1062 VISITING G-114 Inmate Visiting
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Two visits per week are provided. There is a
written policies and procedures, which include the large row of visitation spaces with
following requirements: ☒ ☐ ☐ confidential attorney booths at the rear of the
(a) A visiting program which shall provide for: room. Each visitation station has a seat.
(1) As many in-person visits and visitors as facility
schedules, space, and number of personnel will
allow.
(2) A publicly posted schedule of facility visiting A visitation schedule is posted in the visitation
hours. If practicable, visiting hours should be made lobby of the jail, the inmate handbook, each
☒ ☐ ☐
available on weekends, evenings, or holidays. housing area, and on the department
website.
(3) For all incarcerated persons in Type II, III, and IV Two thirty-minute visitation sessions are
facilities there shall be allowed no fewer than two provided weekly. Visitors must arrive at least
☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per incarcerated 15 minutes before the scheduled visit begins.
person each week.
(b) Visits may not be cancelled unless a legitimate Documentation of visitation loss is provided in
operational or safety and security concern exists. All disciplinary reports. Cancellations may also
cancelled visits must be documented. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ occur due to threats to the facility, and they
manager or designee shall regularly review cancelled are also documented.
visits and document such review.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this There is no age restriction on visitors,
section shall include provision for visitation by minor however, those under the age of 18 must be
☒ ☐ ☐
children of the incarcerated person. accompanied by a parent, relative, or
guardian.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation through the use of tablets
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the occurs.
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an incarcerated person.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors
are onsite and participating in either in-person or video
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is ☐ ☐ ☒
defined as the location where the incarcerated person is
housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017
or (2) had been designed without in-person visitation ☐ ☐ ☒
space and conditionally awarded by the Board prior to
June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1(a)(4) (June 2017).
Mode of visitation; Face to face & video.
Visitation hours; Various times, Monday-Friday.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Two, thirty-minute visits per week.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Disciplinary and Medical.
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1063 CORRESPONDENCE G-110 Inmate Correspondence
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for correspondence which provide that: There is no limitation on the amount of mail
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an a person can send or receive.
incarcerated person may send or receive;
(b) an incarcerated person’s correspondence may be In cases such as this, the facility manager
read when there is a valid security reason and the facility ☒ ☐ ☐ must provide approval.
manager or designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review an incarcerated person’s All Official correspondence is only opened in
correspondence to or from state and federal courts, any front of the incarcerated person and only to
member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and check for contraband, not read the contents.
the State Board of State and Community Corrections; ☒ ☐ ☐
however, jail authorities may open and inspect such mail
only to search for contraband, cash, checks, or money
orders and in the presence of the incarcerated person;
(d) incarcerated persons may correspond, confidentially, This is defined as a government entity in this
☒ ☐ ☐
with the facility manager or the facility administrator; and, policy.
(e) those incarcerated persons who are without funds Four postage-free letters and eight sheets of
shall be permitted at least four postage paid envelopes paper are provided weekly. The policy did not
and eight sheets of paper each week to permit originally identify that there was no limitation
correspondence with family members and friends but on the number of postage-paid
☒ ☐ ☐
without limitation on the number of postage paid envelopes/paper to their attorney, however,
envelopes and sheets of paper to their attorney and to this was changed in the policy to comply with
the courts. this regulation prior to the completion of this
documentation.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES G-102 Law Library / Legal Resources
G-104 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined Most books are donated by the community.
by the facility administrator. The library service shall ☒ ☐ ☐ In one of the program rooms, a large cache
include access to the following resources via paper of recreational books is held. As the need
documents or through electronic media and include warrants, they are distributed to the housing
current information on community services and areas.
resources, and religious, educational, legal reference
material and recreational reading material.
1065 EXERCISE AND OUT OF CELL TIME G-104 Exercise and Out of Cell Time
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
☒ ☐ ☐
develop written policies and procedures for a minimum of
10 hours of out of cell time distributed over a period of
seven days to include:
(1) an opportunity for three hours of exercise and Incarcerated persons are offered 5 hours per
week, weather permitting. The Yuba County
Jail Exercise Log identifies the times each
housing area uses the exercise areas (yard or
roof). Refusals are also documented. Yard
times are available on alternating days in
approximately one-hour intervals. Refusals
☒ ☐ ☐
are noted, as are empty cells. An incident
report is completed when the exercise yard
cannot be used due to inclement weather.
Cell Q-5 is a large cell that contains exercise
equipment, a telephone, and a sink/toilet
combo that can also be used during inclement
weather.
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(2) an opportunity for seven hours of recreation. Documentation for approximately two months
out of cell time was provided. Weekly records
identify the cells individually and the start and
end time of their out-of-cell time (for those
housed in restricted areas). Each cell is
☒ ☐ ☐ assigned one hour out of cell time daily. Cell
Q-5 is available to those housed in A, M, N, S
and Q cell housing. All other housing units
include dayrooms where incarcerated people
can use them at most times throughout the
day.
Policies shall include reasonable and necessary
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure safety and security.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, AND G-110 Inmate Correspondence
WRITINGS
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit
incarcerated persons to purchase, receive and read any Most books are donated by the community.
book, newspaper, periodical, or writing accepted for In one of the program rooms, a large cache
☒ ☐ ☐
distribution by the United States Postal Service. The of recreational books is held. As the need
facility administrator shall develop and implement a warrants, they are distributed to the housing
written plan to make available a current newspaper or areas.
other like source, including a non-English language
alternative, to ensure reasonable access to interested
people. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the
right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest;
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and Questionable items are approved by the jail
mail containing information concerning where, how, supervisor or Commander prior to
or from whom such matter may be obtained; and any distribution.
matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson,
riot, violent racism, or any other form of violence; any
☒ ☐ ☐
matter of a character tending to incite crimes against
children; any matter concerning unlawful gambling or
an unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics, or explosives; or any other
unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages Packages are prohibited and returned to the
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an incarcerated person; and sender.
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, Each incarcerated person has an assigned
periodicals, or writings the incarcerated person may drawer or storage box for personal items.
have in their cell or elsewhere in the facility at one ☒ ☐ ☐ Those items that cannot fit into the drawer or
time. box may be removed and placed in that
person's personal property bag.
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1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE B-104 Booking Procedures
F-110 Hearing Impaired Inmates
The facility administrator shall develop written policies G-112 Telephone Access
and procedures which allow access to a telephone or
communication device beyond those telephone calls Arrangements that can be made are, but are
which are required by Section 851.5 of the Penal Code. not limited to sign language interpretation,
Individuals who are known to have, or are perceived by assistive devices, remoted video
others as having hearing or speech impairments shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ interpreting, or other means of
provided access to the appropriate telecommunication accommodation.
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 G-132 Access to Courts and Legal Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures to ensure incarcerated persons have
access to the court and to legal counsel. There are no limitations on legal mail or legal
Such access shall consist of: visits.
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐
1069 ORIENTATION B-110 Orientation
Yuba County Jail Inmate Handbook
(a) In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ All items below (1-10) are listed and
implementation of a program for people newly admitted explained in the Inmate Handbook
to the facility designed to orient them at the time of
placement in a living area.
Both written and verbal information shall be provided and A 34-page handbook is provided to each
may be supplemented with video orientation. person who stays in jail. Additionally, during
☒ ☐ ☐
the on-site inspection copies of the handbook
were found in all housing areas.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible orientation Both English and Spanish versions of the
information to each person, including those with inmate handbook are available.
☒ ☐ ☐
disabilities, limited literacy, or those with limited English Accommodation is made for those with other
proficiency (LEP). disability or limited literacy issues.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not
be limited to, the following:
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage
rules;
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method of
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical and mental health services; Includes limited English proficiency in
☒ ☐ ☐
healthcare.
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; ☒ ☐ ☐
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(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment; and,
(10) availability of personal care items and
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for personal hygiene.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS G-106 Service Programs
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies
☒ ☐ ☐
for individual or family social service programs for
incarcerated persons. Such a program shall utilize the
services and resources available in the community and
may be in the form of a resource guide or actual service
delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the The following programs are provided at the
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Yuba County Jail:
(a) risk and needs assessments;
(b) best practices in: • Smart Think – Drug and Alcohol
(1) individual, group or family counseling; Recovery Program
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling; • Fathers First
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions; • Power to Change
(4) vocational testing and counseling; • Recovery 4 U / Hope Recovery
(5) employment counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐ • Church Services/Bible Study
(6) discharge and reentry planning;
• Spiritual Awareness and Self
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
Improvement (SASI)
(d) reentry planning and service development;
• Alcohol Chemical Treatment Series
(e) legal assistance;
(ACTS)
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
• Anger Management
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
Access may be limited by housing
assignment.
1071 VOTING G-122 Inmate Voting Procedures
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
incarcerated workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐
written policies and procedures whereby the county
registrar of voters allows qualified voters to vote in local,
state, and federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES G-106 Service Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ Yuba County Jail has a volunteer chaplain
opportunities for incarcerated persons to participate in that addresses all religious issues. The
religious services, practices, and counseling on a chaplain has been able to obtain the materials
voluntary basis. requested.
1073 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE H-100 Inmate Grievances
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and The Grievance Procedure is also outlined in
Type I facilities which hold incarcerated workers shall the Inmate Handbook.
develop written policies and procedures whereby all
incarcerated persons have the opportunity and ability to
☒ ☐ ☐
submit and appeal grievances relating to any conditions
of confinement, including but not limited to: medical care;
classification actions; disciplinary actions; program
participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures;
and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
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(1) a grievance form; ☒ ☐ ☐ Available upon request.
(2) instructions for registering and appealing a Available in the Inmate Handbook.
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance, including relevant deadlines;
(3) a process for submission and handling of Anonymous grievances are not accepted
☒ ☐ ☐
anonymous grievances; unless it is a report of sexual abuse.
(4) resolution of the grievance at the lowest All attempts to resolve the grievance start at
appropriate staff level; an informal level with the floor officer. If it
☒ ☐ ☐
cannot be resolved, then it enters the formal
grievance process.
(5) appeal to the next level of review; Appeals can be made to the Jail Lieutenant or
☒ ☐ ☐ Commander. Appeal hearings are conducted
within 7 days of submittal.
(6) written reasons for denial of grievance at each A written disposition is provided to the
☒ ☐ ☐
level of review which acts on the grievance; incarcerated person within 72 hours.
(7) provision for a non-automated initial response The goal for response to a grieved issue is 48
within a reasonable time limit which shall not exceed ☒ ☐ ☐ hours.
a period of 15 calendar days;
(8) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility;
(9) provision for providing a copy of the grievance, Copies of grievances, appeals, and
appeal, response, and related documents to the ☒ ☐ ☐ dispositions are provided to the incarcerated
incarcerated person; and, person.
(10) The facility manager or designee shall conduct Two months of grievances and responses to
regular review of grievances, responses, and grievances were requested for this
appeals. inspection. While reviewing grievances and
responses, I found that the responses to each
grievance centered on the direct concern of
the incarcerated person. Each response
☒ ☐ ☐
appeared to ensure that their grievance was
understood and addressed properly.
Grievances were handwritten, while
responses were entered as Incident Reports.
Responses to grievances were reasonable
time limits.
(b) Grievance System Abuse:
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS H-102 Inmate Discipline
Yuba County Jail Inmate Handbook
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
actions to guide the conduct of incarcerated persons.
☒ ☐ ☐
Facility rules are identified in the policy and
Notes: If discipline IS NOT administered, written policy
the inmate handbook.
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 As part of the Inmate Handbook, each
and affirmatively and posted conspicuously in housing incarcerated person is provided with a copy,
☒ ☐ ☐
units and the booking area or issued to each person upon and each housing area maintains a copy.
booking.
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For those individuals with limited literacy, who are unable Arrangements are made for those with
to read English, and for persons with disabilities, hearing, vision, or speech impairments,
provision shall be made for the jail staff to instruct them developmental disabilities, learning
☒ ☐ ☐
verbally or provide them with material in an disabilities, and/or limited English proficiency.
understandable form regarding jail rules and disciplinary
procedures and actions.
1081 PLAN FOR DISCIPLINE OF INCARCERATED H-102 Inmate Discipline
PERSONS
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures for discipline of incarcerated persons.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following Disciplinary measures are identified as two
elements: different types: Minor violations and Major
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- Violations.
☒ ☐ ☐
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to Minor violations can be a verbal or written
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less reprimand and can cause revocation of
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation specific privileges for up to 7 days. Minor rule
and supervisory approval. violation hearings allow for due process in
front of a supervisor and once a ruling is
reached there is no right to appeal. Sanctions
cannot affect a person's release date.
(b) Disciplinary Actions: Major violations of facility rules Major rule violations can be appealed and can
or repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive influence a release date.
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 Supervisors not involved in the discipline
authority shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to ☒ ☐ ☐ along with Lieutenants and the Captain are
impose such consequences. involved.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are The Captain and Lieutenant participate in the
involved in the charges. ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary review and are not involved in the
charges.
Such charges pending against an incarcerated person A copy is provided to the 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 provided to the
incarcerated person.
2. Unless declined by the incarcerated person, a Unless time is waived, hearings are held
hearing shall be provided no sooner than 24 hours within 72 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.
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3. The incarcerated person shall be permitted to Up to three witnesses can be requested.
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 24 hours prior to the hearing, the incarcerated
hours after an incarcerated person has been person is provided with a copy of the
☒ ☐ ☐
informed of the charge(s) in writing. disciplinary procedures, and a hearing is
scheduled within 72 hours.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary A determination is made within 24 hours of
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the hearing.
☒ ☐ ☐
the action taken shall be reviewed by the facility
manager or designee.
6. The incarcerated person shall be advised in a A copy is provided to the incarcerated person.
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 Requests for an appeal hearing must be
supervisor on all disciplinary action. ☒ ☐ ☐ made within 24 hours of the disciplinary
hearing results.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE H-102 Inmate Discipline
The degree of actions taken by the disciplinary officer Extra work detail and short-term lockdown
shall be directly related to the severity of the rule are not identified as a form of discipline used.
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 H-102 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Disciplinary
actions shall not include corporal punishment, group
punishment when feasible, or physical or psychological The policy identifies the limitations of
degradation. ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary actions.
Additionally, there shall be the following limitations:
(a) Disciplinary separation shall be considered an option
of last resort and as a response to the most serious and
threatening behavior, for the shortest time possible, and
with the least restrictive conditions possible.
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(1) If a person is on disciplinary separation status for A documented review is conducted by the Jail
30 consecutive days there shall be a review by the commander to determine if 30 days of
facility manager before the disciplinary separation disciplinary separation is continued.
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 All cells have the same fixtures and spaces.
the minimum furnishings and space specified in Title No deprivation of bedding or clothing is
24, Part 2, 1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be performed unless exigent circumstances
issued clothing and bedding as specified in Articles exist.
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.
(3) If after placement in separation, mental health or D-106 Administrative Separation
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, Safety cells or restraint devices are not
Part 2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for ☒ ☐ ☐ utilized for disciplinary purposes.
disciplinary purposes.
(d) No incarcerated person may be deprived of the Disciplinary measures do not include the
implements necessary to maintain an acceptable level of deprivation of hygiene supplies.
☒ ☐ ☐
personal hygiene as specified in Section 1265 of these
regulations.
(e) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Regular meals served from the jail kitchen are
☒ ☐ ☐
not withheld as a disciplinary measure.
(f) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld When on disciplinary status, incarcerated
except in cases where the incarcerated person has persons may still correspond with family,
violated correspondence regulations, in which case friends, and legal counsel. The only time
☒ ☐ ☐
correspondence may be suspended for no longer than 72 correspondence privileges are withheld is
hours, without the review and approval of the facility when there has been a violation of the
manager. correspondence policy.
(g) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS Two months of disciplinary violation were
requested for this inspection. Documents
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept reviewed afford the incarcerated person to
of all disciplinary actions administered therefore. This have a hearing or simply accept the
requirement may be satisfied by retaining copies of rule ☒ ☐ ☐ recommended sanction. On some of the
violation reports and report of the disposition of each. documentation reviewed, there were blank
spaces that should have contained the
reporting deputy’s name. BSCC recommends
that all necessary fields be completed.
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1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE F-120 Communicable Diseases/Exposure
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING HCD-110 _A-07 Privacy of Care – Yuba CA
(Wellpath)
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall At intake, all persons are asked a series of
develop a written plan to address the identification, medical questions, including any types of
treatment, control and follow-up management of communicable disease they may have.
tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. The plan These questions are asked by medical
☒ ☐ ☐
shall cover the intake screening procedures, professionals.
identification of relevant symptoms, referral for a medical
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
incarceration and coordination with public health officials
for follow-up treatment in the community. The plan shall
reflect the current local incidence of communicable
diseases which threaten the health of incarcerated
people and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and the
county health officer, set forth in writing, policies and
procedures in conformance with applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐
federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be
reported;
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical
☒ ☐ ☐
reports;
(3) Sharing of medical information with incarcerated Communicable disease potential is
persons and custody staff; communicated from mental health staff to
☒ ☐ ☐ custody staff and transporting staff members.
Identification of the specific health issue is not
provided.
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the
presence of disease(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ HIPAA regulations apply
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior, Regular communication with the
medical needs, and safety of the affected ☒ ☐ ☐ Classification unit ensures appropriate
incarcerated persons; housing is maintained.
(7) Provisions for consent by an incarcerated person
☒ ☐ ☐
that address the limits of confidentiality; and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the Supervisory staff are informed of potential
possible exposure of custody staff to a ☒ ☐ ☐ exposure from someone who may have a
communicable disease. communicable disease.
1211 SICK CALL F-106 Treatment of Ill or Injured Inmates
Inmate Handbook
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
authority, shall develop written policies and procedures,
☒ ☐ ☐
which provide daily sick call for all incarcerated persons Nurses dick call is performed Monday
or provision made that any incarcerated person through Friday. Doctors’ sick call is also
requesting medical/mental health attention be given such provided. All sick call requests are triaged to
attention. determine the level of care.
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1240 FREQUENCY OF SERVING C-100 Feeding of Inmates
In Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III facilities, and Three meals are provided daily at
those Type IV facilities where food is served, food shall approximately 6:30 am, 11:30 am, and 4:30
be served three times in any 24-hour period. At least one pm. Special diets prescribed by medical staff
of these meals shall include hot food. Supplemental food ☒ ☐ ☐ are also provided.
must be served to incarcerated persons if more than 14
hours pass between evening and morning meals.
Additionally, supplemental food must be served to people
on medical diets in less than the time period outlined
above, if prescribed by the responsible physician.
A minimum of fifteen minutes shall be allowed for the
actual consumption of each meal except for those on
☒ ☐ ☐
medical diets where the responsible physician has
prescribed additional time.
Provisions shall be made for incarcerated persons who Provisions are made for those that are out of
may miss a regularly scheduled facility meal. They shall the facility at the time of meal service, to
be provided with a substitute meal and beverage, and on ☒ ☐ ☐ receive a meal upon return.
medical diets shall be provided with their prescribed
meal.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING B-106 Dress-In and Housing
C-108 Clothing and Laundry Operations
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to
incarcerated people held after arraignment in all but ☒ ☐ ☐ 1 pair of socks provided at dress-in.
Court Holding, Temporary Holding, and Type IV facilities 1 pair of shower shoes provided at dress-in.
shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Clean socks and footwear;
(b) Clean outergarments; and, 1 shirt provided at dress-in; Marshal
☒ ☐ ☐ incarcerated persons received 1 jumpsuit at
dress-in; 1 towel.
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 1 pair of undergarments at dress-in.
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐
The person’s personal undergarments and footwear may Upon being placed in a cell they are provided
be substituted for the institutional undergarments and two additional sets of clothing and two
footwear specified in this regulation. This option ☒ ☐ ☐ additional towels and one sweatshirt.
notwithstanding, the facility has the primary responsibility
to provide the personal undergarments and footwear.
All issued and exchanged clothing shall be clean and free Clothing is exchanged/laundered three times
of holes or tears, reasonably fitted, durable, easily per week. Sweatshirts are exchanged once
laundered and repaired. Undergarments shall be clean, per week.
free of holes or tears, and substantially free of stains. ☒ ☐ ☐
Individuals shall be able to select the garment type more A review of the clothing area found the
compatible with their gender identity and gender clothing neatly folded, clean, and free of
expression. holes, and tears, with substantially no stains.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN PERSONAL C-108 Clothing and Laundry Operations
CLOTHING C-110 Facility Cleanliness and Sanitation
There shall be written policies and procedures developed Caution is taken when handling contaminated
by the facility administrator to control contamination ☒ ☐ ☐ or items suspected of being contaminated.
and/or spread of vermin in all incarcerated people’s PPE gear is provided and clearly marked
personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned, biohazard red plastic bags are utilized.
disinfected, or stored in a closed container so as to
eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
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1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS B-106 Dress-In and Housing
C-104 Personal Hygiene
There shall be written policies and procedures developed ☒ ☐ ☐ C-106 Shaves, Haircuts and Showers
by the facility administrator for the issue of personal F-116 Women’s Care
hygiene items.
Each menstruating person shall be provided with sanitary These are provided in the female housing
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested with no ☒ ☐ ☐ units.
maximum allowance.
Each person to be held over 24 hours who is unable to All persons held over 24 hours received items
supply themself with the following personal care items, (a) through (d).
because of either indigency or the absence of a canteen, ☒ ☐ ☐
shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush,
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐
(e) Shaving implements. Electric razors are provided in the housing
☒ ☐ ☐
units.
Personal care items shall be issued within the first 12
☒ ☐ ☐
hours of housing assignment.
Incarcerated persons shall not be required to share any
☒ ☐ ☐
personal care items listed in items “a” through “d.”
Incarcerated people will not share disposable razors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Disposable razors are not used at the facility.
Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other Disinfectants are provided for razors and hair
shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when clippers.
shared among incarcerated people, must be disinfected
between individual uses by the method prescribed by the ☒ ☐ ☐
State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections
979 and 980, Division 9, Title 16, California Code of
Regulations.
1266 SHOWERING C-106 Shaves, Haircuts and Showers
☒ ☐ ☐
There shall be written policies and procedures developed
by the facility administrator for showering/bathing.
Incarcerated persons shall be permitted to shower/bathe Most housing areas have a shower located
upon assignment to a housing unit and at least every ☒ ☐ ☐ within their housing unit and incarcerated
other day or more often if possible. persons can shower daily.
Absent exigent circumstances, no person shall be
prohibited from showering at least every other day
following assignment to a housing unit. If showering is
☒ ☐ ☐
prohibited, it must be approved by the facility manager or
designee, and the reason(s) for prohibition shall be
documented.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
(b) Except those who may not shave for reasons of
identification in court, incarcerated people shall be
allowed to shave daily and receive hair care services at
☒ ☐ ☐
least once a month. The facility administrator may
suspend this requirement in relation to people who are
considered to be a danger to themselves or others.
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(c) Equipment shall be disinfected, after each use, by a The agency has established a protocol for the
method approved by the State Board of Barbering and cleaning and disinfecting of equipment.
Cosmetology to meet the requirements of Title 16, ☒ ☐ ☐
Division 9, Sections 979 and 980, California Code of
Regulations.
1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE B-106 Dress-In and Housing
C-108 Clothing and Laundry Operations
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens,
for each incarcerated person entering a living area who Verification of items (a) through (d) was
☒ ☐ ☐
is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be confirmed.
limited to:
(a) one serviceable mattress which meets the
requirements of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) one mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) one towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ A total of three towels are provided.
(d) one blanket or more depending up on climatic This is dependent upon the climate.
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions.
Policy and procedure shall require that items (a), (b), and
☒ ☐ ☐
(d) above be provided prior to the first night in the facility.
Two blankets or sleep bag may be issued in place of one
mattress cover or one sheet at the request of the ☒ ☐ ☐
incarcerated person.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND C-110 Facility Cleanliness and Sanitation
MAINTENANCE
The facility administrator shall develop written policies The policy includes directions, instructions,
and procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable and regulations on cleanliness.
☒ ☐ ☐
level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the
facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule During this inspection, the cleanliness of the
of housekeeping tasks and inspections to identify and facility was noted.
correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices
which may be found.
Medical care housing as described in Title 24, Part 2, Medical areas are included in this policy.
Section 1231.2.14, shall be cleaned and sanitized
☒ ☐ ☐
according to policies and procedures established by the
health authority.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Are minors held in jail cells? If YES, the following sections, including
those summarized in Title 15, Article 8
Facilities that do not hold minors in the jail cells are not (Minors in Jails), apply.
☐ ☒ ☐
subject to Title 15, Article 9 biennial inspections;
however, if minors are held in the building, they may be
subject to the requirements of WIC §207.1.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR
IN AN ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco
parentis, in the event of a suicide attempt, serious
illness, injury or death of a minor in custody.
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
INCARCERATED ADULTS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict sight and sound contact, as ☐ ☐ ☒
defined in Section 1006, between detained minors and
adults confined in the facility. The policies and
procedures should consider trauma-informed
approaches in protecting minors from contact.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may
occur, such as booking or facility movement, facility staff
(trained in the supervision of incarcerated people) shall ☐ ☐ ☒
maintain a constant, side-by-side presence with the
minor or the adult to prevent sustained contact.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
1B
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff
and minors held at the facility.
The plan shall include the following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting
information regarding minors who present a risk or
hazard to self or others while confined at the facility, and ☐ ☐ ☒
the separation of such minors to the extent possible
within the limits of the facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who
appears to be in need of or who requests medical,
mental health, or developmental disability treatment.
☐ ☐ ☒
Written procedures shall be established by the
responsible health administrator in cooperation with the
facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who ☐ ☐ ☒
present a suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from
adults and not be allowed to come or remain in contact
☐ ☐ ☒
with adults except as provided in Section 208(c) of the
Welfare and Institutions Code.
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES
2B
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to
☐ ☐ ☒
the release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing
and valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or
guardian, upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
3B
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
☐ ☐ ☒
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors
with assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30
minutes. These safety checks shall include the direct
visual observation of movement and skin. Safety checks
shall not be replaced, but may be supplemented by, an
☐ ☐ ☒
audio/visual electronic surveillance system designed to
detect overt, aggressive, or assaultive behavior and to
summon aid in emergencies. All safety checks shall be
documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
4B
The facility administrator shall develop written policies
and procedures to provide a recreation program that
☐ ☐ ☒
shall protect the welfare of minors and incarcerated
adults, recognize facility security needs and comply with
minimum jail standards for recreation (California Code
of Regulations, Title 15, Section 1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
5B
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general
population or program for reasons of the minor's mental
or physical health; or under any circumstances in which ☐ ☐ ☒
the safety of the minor, incarcerated adults, staff, the
program or community is endangered, pending a
disciplinary action or review. With the exceptions noted
below, the provisions of Section 1080-1084 shall apply
when a minor is involved in disciplinary actions.
(a) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section
208.3, minors may not be placed in room confinement ☐ ☐ ☒
for disciplinary purposes.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) temporary loss of privileges; and,
(2) loss of privileges mandated by applicable
☐ ☐ ☒
regulations.
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted
only after a second level review by a supervisor or
☐ ☐ ☒
manager and shall not extend beyond five days without
subsequent review.
(d) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) discipline imposed by incarcerated persons; ☐ ☐ ☒
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DETENTION OF MINORS
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
(4) placement in safety cells, sobering cells, or any
other cell not specifically designated for the ☐ ☐ ☒
detention of minors;
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) room confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator, shall develop written policies and
procedures pertaining to pregnant minors that address
the requirements in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal
Code 3407. Policy shall include reference to the
following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery
after delivery or termination of the pregnancy shall
☐ ☐ ☒
not be restrained by the use of leg or waist
restraints, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery or termination of the
pregnancy, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☐ ☐ ☒
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the
public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of
a pregnant minor during a medical emergency,
☐ ☐ ☒
labor, delivery, or recovery after delivery or
termination of the pregnancy determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, they
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the ☐ ☐ ☒
standards and policies governing pregnant minors.
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections Inspection
BSCC Code: 6120
FACILITY: Yuba County Jail TYPE: II RC: 430
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 03/12/25
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicabl # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type e Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Standard
s
BOOKING/RECEIVING
1 & 3 Sobering 1988 2 8 (8) 17.0X9.8 1 1 1
2 Sobering 1988 1 1 (3) 17.0X9.8 1 1 1
Step
Down
1-4 Holding 1988 4 4 (8) 8.0X5.5 1 1 1
NOTE: Open lounge available in Receiving and lobby. A low, 4’ bench located in cell 2.
1-2 Safety 1988 2 1 (2) 7.0X7.0 1
MEDICAL Holding 1988 2 5 (10) 7.3X7.0 1 1 1
MEDICAL Single 1988 4 1 1 (4) 8.0X10.0 1 1 1
MEDICAL Double 1988 2 2 2 (4) 8.0 X 10.0 1 1 1
NOTE: TWO SHOWERS AVAILABLE.
HOUSING LEVEL 1 & 2 (Administrative Separation)
A Double 1994 20 2 2 40 6.0X11.0 1 1 1 2
NOTE: DAYROOM IS 1277 SQUARE FEET. (20-22) Exercise bicycle in dayroom and 2 telephones.
B Dorm 2001 1 58 50 50 3528 square feet 6 6 6 3
C Dorm 2001 1 46 50 50 3528 square feet 6 6 6 3
NOTE: TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF 3328.
D Double 1994 20 2 2 40 6.0 X 11.6 1 1 1
NOTE: DAYROOM IS 1277 SQUARE FEET. 2 showers in dayroom.
E Double 1994 20 2 2 40 6.0 X 11.6 1 1 1
NOTE: DAYROOM IS 1277 SQUARE FEET. 2 showers in the dayroom.
F Double 1994 20 2 2 40 6.0 X 11.6 1 1 1
NOTE: DAYROOM IS 1277 SQUARE FEET. 2 showers in the dayroom.
COURT HOLDING CELLS
Holding 1988 4 5 (20) 8.3X6.3 1 1 1
NOTE: 4 attorney visitation booths also in this area.
VISITING HOLDING CELLS
Holding 1988 1 5 (5) 6.0X10.0 1 1 1
THE OLD JAIL
I-TANK Multiple 1963 1 8 8 8 24.0X11.5X12.0 1 1 1 1
J-TANK Multiple 1963 1 12 12 12 22.5X11.0X12.0 1 1 1
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicabl # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type e Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Standard
s
NOTE: Dayroom approximately 258.75 sq.ft. with one shower.
G. H. K. L. TANK
Multiple 1963 4 20 20 80 7.5X17.0X12.0 1 1 1
NOTE: Dayroom approximately 287.5 sq.ft. 1 shower in the dayroom.
N TANK
Single 1963 15 1 1 15 6.0X8.0 1 1 1
NOTE: The dayroom is approximately 100 sq.ft. Cell 1 is an ADA. 1 shower in the dayroom. Cells are not locked, this area
is used for workers who have free access to dayroom, shower, and corridor.
P TANK
DORM 1963 1 12 10 10 5571 CUBIC FT. 4 4 4 2
NOTE: 1 shower, sink, toilet, and fountain in dayroom.
Q TANK NOTE: TABLES/SEATING ADDED TO Q 4 & 5. (2002) (23-24) Only six bunks used at inspection.
Q 1 & 2 Multiple 1980 2 2 2 4 10.0X11.0X9.0 1 1 1
Q 3 Single 1980 1 1 1 1 10.0X11.0X9.0 1 1 1
Q 4 & 5 Multiple 1980 2 4 4 8 14.5X11.0X9.0 1 1 1
(20-22) CELL Q1 is ADA accessible. Cell Q5 is not used as a cell/housing area. It is used as an extra recreation area and
includes a rowing machine, sink, toilet, and desk.
FEMALE HOUSING
R TANK Dorm 1963 1 18 20 20 44.5X25.5X12.0 2 2 2 2
S TANK Single 1963 6 2 1 6 6.5X8.0X12.0 1 1 1
T TANK Multiple 1963 1 4 6 6 3030 CUBIC FT. 1 1 1 1
NOTE: S-tank is double bunked. 1 shower available.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of the facility's rated
capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 3/80; 8/86; 5/88; 1/91
BSCC Code: 6120
FACILITY NAME: Yuba County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 3/80: X 8/86: 5/88: X 1/91: OTHER: 1963,
1994, 2001
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Tim McWilliams DATE: 3/13/25
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Temporary Holding Cells (2.2)
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Limited to no more than 16 inmates X
No smaller than 40 square feet X
Contain sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible X
Provides clear visual supervision X
Telephone accessible X
Weapons Locker (3.12) Weapons lockers are in the vehicle sallyport
and in the administrative area just before entry
X
External to the security area and equipped with into the secure area of the jail.
individual compartments, locks and keys
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
1-91: Added provision for temporary staging cells-
rooms X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 §
1050 and § 1053
Limited to holding inmates up to 4 hours X
Maximum capacity of no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor space per inmate and X
has a ceiling height of at least 8 feet
No smaller than 160 square feet X
Contains seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet, wash basin and drinking X
fountain
Provides unobstructed visual supervision of inmates X
by staff
Detoxification/Sobering Cells (2.4) Three cells can be used as sobering cells
depending on the need. One can be used as
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell” a step-down cell and includes a low four-foot
Contain 20 square feet of floor per inmate bench.
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 60 square feet X
Contain toilet
X
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Contain washbasin
X
Contain drinking fountain
X
Partitions or handrails located next to toilet fixture to
X
provide support
Provide easy, unobstructed visual observation X
Padding on the floor X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) Located in the booking area.
X
Available in reception/booking
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1) Located below the booking area, secured by a
X locked door.
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1) Telephones are available in the open booking
X waiting area.
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Safety Cells (2.5) Two safety cells.
X
Contain 48 square feet with one floor dimension at
least 6 feet and ceiling height of at least 8 feet
Limited to no more than one inmate X
Contain flush ring toilet with controls located outside
X
the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to occupant
Vertical view panel not more than 4 inches wide and
X
at least 24 inches long, in or adjacent to the door
Provide a food pass with lockable shutter no more
than 4 inches high and located at least 30 inches
X
above the floor
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6) (S) Tank: Single cells are double-bunked.
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I in later, less restrictive 1986 X
standards)
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) (T) Tanks 1963 Std. Rated Capacity of six;
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy cells there are four bunks.
X
Contain 35 square feet per person
Limited to no more than 8 inmates X
No smaller than 100 square feet X
Minimum ceiling height of 8 feet X
Water closet separate from washbasin and drinking X
fountain
Sufficient bunks to accommodate each occupant X
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal X
items
Multiple Occupancy Rooms (8229)
8-86: Deleted provision for multiple occupancy rooms
X
Limited to housing persons in Type III and IV facilities
and workers in Type I and II facilities
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per person and a
X
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height
Limited to no more than 16 persons X
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8)
X
and drinking fountains
Provide storage space for each occupant's personal
X
items
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) A-D-E-F double-bunked.
5-88: Added provision for double occupancy cells
X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in
Type I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III X
facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor
X
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not
X
required in Type I facilities)
Dormitories (2.8) (R-) Tank 1963 Standards rated @ 20; 18
8-86: Provision for dormitories added bunks are in place.
Contain 50 square feet of floor area per inmate and a (P) Tank 1963 Standards rated @ 10; 12
minimum of 8 feet ceiling height bunks are in place. When all twelve bunks are
X
filled, the agency is not compliant with this
regulation.
None of the dormitories exceeded the rated
capacity at the time of the 23-24 inspection.
Be designed for no fewer than 8 and no more than 64
X
inmates
Facilities having a total rated capacity of 80 inmates or
less, may design dormitories for no fewer than 4 X
inmates
Access to toilets separate from washbasins (ratio 1:8) Applied one to 10.
and drinking fountains X
01: Ratio changed to 1:10
Provide storage space for each inmates' personal
X
items
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Dayrooms (2.9) B & C Units 2001 Standards applied.
8-86: Added requirement for 3 foot wide corridors in X
front of cells-rooms
99: Corridor requirement deleted
35 square feet of floor area per inmate X
Contain tables and seating to accommodate the
X
maximum number of inmates served
Access to toilets, washbasins and drinking fountains X
Available to all inmates in Type II and III facilities
(excluding special use cells) and to workers in Type I X
facilities
Shower (3.4)
X
Available on a ratio of 1:16
01: Ratio changed to 1:20
Lighting (3.6)
Sufficient to permit easy reading. Night lighting is
sufficient to allow good supervision. X
8-86: Specifies at least 20 foot-candles at desk level
and in grooming areas, with night lighting not to
exceed 5 foot-candles
Beds-Bunks (3.5)
X
30 inches wide and 76 inches long
Comfortable Living Environment [102(c)6]
X
A comfortable living environment is maintained
through an adequate heating and cooling system.
Exercise Area -Type II, III and WA IV (2.10) Recreation yards are equipped with exercise
equipment.
X
At least one exercise area must contain a minimum of
900 square feet
8-86: Outdoor exercise area provided X
8-86: Clear height of 15 feet with required surface
area meeting a formula of: 80% of maximum
X
rated inmate population and number of one-hour
exercise periods per day = required surface area
Program Space - Type II and III (2.11)
X
Sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of
the facility programs
Dining Facilities (2.17) There is no dining area. Meals are served in
X their housing area.
15 square feet per inmate being fed
Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
X
room or not in view of inmate dining
Visiting (2.18)
X
Sufficient visiting area
Contact visits whenever possible for minimum security
X
inmates
Attorney Interviews (2.26) Four attorney interview areas in the court
X holding area.
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided for storage of equipment X
such as fire extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights,
etc.
Janitor Closet (2.20)
X
Located in security areas lockable, containing a mop
sink and storage space
Storage Rooms (2.21)
X
Sufficient space to accommodate inmate property,
bedding and supplies
Audio or Video Monitoring System -NA Type IV
(2.22)
X
Audio monitoring system capable of alerting staff in a
central control
Video monitoring in corridors, main entries and/or exits
X
and programs or activity areas
Fire Detection and Alarm System [102(c)6]
X
Automatic fire alarm system capable of alerting staff in
a central control point
Emergency Power (2.24)
X
Available to provide minimal lighting, maintain
communications, alarm, fire, life and security systems
Provide Space for: Barber supplies are provided upon request.
Barber/beauty shop(2.15) X
8-86: Limit requirement to Type II and III facilities
99: Requirement deleted
Canteen (2.16)
X
8-86: Added for II, III & IV facilities
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25)
X
8-86: Added for Type II facilities
NOTE: THE OLD SECTION OF THE JAIL IS UNDER THE 1963 STANDARDS (SEE THE LASE FOR THOSE AREAS).
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