BSCC
Inyo Probation Inspection Rpt 20-22 SPJH (2020-2022 inspection cycle)
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January 10, 2023
Jeffrey Thomson, Chief Probation Officer
Inyo County Probation Department
918 N. Main Street
Bishop, CA 93514
INYO COUNTY 2020-2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION PURSUANT TO WELFARE AND
INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 209
Dear Chief Thomson:
The 2020-2022 biennial inspection of the Inyo County Probation Department’s Special Purpose
Juvenile Hall has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on August 9, 2022, the
facility inspection occurred on December 14, 2022.
The complete Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) inspection report is enclosed
and consists of the following: this transmittal letter; a Title 15 Procedures Checklist, outlining
applicable minimum standards for juvenile detention facilities; a Physical Plant Evaluation,
outlining applicable Title 24 minimum standards; and the Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE),
summarizing the physical plant configuration and outlining the rated capacity of the Inyo County
Special Purpose Juvenile Hall.
Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures checklist for a summary of all relevant minimum
standards, indication of compliance or noncompliance, and information that was used to
determine compliance.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to the biennial inspection, Title 15, section 1313, and its authorizing statute also
require local inspections conducted by the following local authorities:
• county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors
• fire authority having jurisdiction
• local health officer
• county Superintendent of Schools
• Juvenile Court
• Juvenile Justice Commission.
Results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. The dates of the local
inspections may be found in the accompanying Procedures Checklist.
Jeffrey Thomson
Chief Probation Officer
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Scope of the Inspection
Due to the fact the facility was not occupied by youths this inspection cycle, the inspection
consisted of a review of the Inyo County Special Purpose Juvenile Hall Policy and Procedures
Manual1, a site visit to review operations, physical plant and relevant documentation, and
interviews with administration.
Documentation reviewed for this inspection consisted of:
• Title 15 section 1313 County inspection and Evaluation of Building and
Grounds
• Title 15 section 1320 Appointment and Qualifications (Chief Thomson memo)
• Title 15 section 1325 Fire Safety Plan (monthly fire and life safety inspections
and fire drills)
• Title 15 section 1326 Security Reviews (2021 and 2022)
• Title 15 section 1371 Programs, Recreation, and Exercise (annual written
review of youth programs)
BSCC INSPECTION
Title 15, CCR Inspection
Upon final review of all documentation, with the exception of the Juvenile Justice Commission
inspection there are no outstanding items of noncompliance with Title 15 at the Inyo County
Special Purpose Juvenile Hall (SPJH). As indicated above, compliance is based upon review of
policy and procedures manual, review of documentation provided and interviews with
administration. No corrective action is required at this time.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
There were no changes made to the physical plant and your rated capacity remains at 16 youth.
Please see the Physical Plant Evaluation for more information. There are no outstanding items
of noncompliance with Title 24 minimum standards.
Training
According to the most recent Standards and Training for Corrections audit, Inyo County
Probation Department is in compliance with all relevant regulations, mandates, and mitigating
circumstances if applicable.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Compliance
1 BSCC reviews only those policy and procedures required by, and applicable to, Title 15, CCR. BSCC staff do not
“approve” policies and procedures or assess them for constitutional or legal issues. Agencies should seek review
through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed appropriate for such evaluation.
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Jeffrey Thomson
Chief Probation Officer
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We reviewed applicable documentation and found no violations of the JJDPA. Please refer to
the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
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We want to thank you and your staff for their time and assistance in completing this inspection.
This concludes the 2020-2022 biennial inspection report. I am available to assist as needed and
happy to provide technical assistance when requested. I look forward to continuing to work
together. Please do not hesitate to email me at Craigus.thompson@bscc.ca.gov or call (916)
621-2852 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Craigus Thompson, Sr.
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Presiding Judge, Juvenile Court, Inyo County*
Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Inyo County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Inyo County*
County Administrator, Inyo County*
*Copies of full inspection are available online at www.bscc.ca.gov.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1
BSCC Code: 7136
FACILITY NAME: Inyo County Special Purpose Juvenile Detention Center FACILITY TYPE: SPJH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Jeffrey L. Thomson, Chief Probation Officer
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: December 14, 2022
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF Lexipol Policy Section 107.3.2
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law,
each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a
documented inspection and evaluation from the
following:
(A) County building inspection by agency designated by Lexipol Policy Section 107.3.2
the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; X
Inspection completed on 7/14/2022.
(B) Fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire Lexipol Policy Section 107.3.2
clearance as required by Health and Safety Code X
Inspection completed on 5/6/2022.
Section 13146.1 (a) and (b);
(C) Local health officer, inspection in accordance with Lexipol Policy Section 107.3.2
Health and Safety Code Section 101045;
X Medical completed on2/14/2022.
Environmental completed on 4/25/2022.
Nutritional completed on 7/22/2022.
(D) County superintendent of schools on the adequacy Lexipol Policy Section 107.3.2
of educational services and facilities as required in
Section 1370; X Inyo County Juvenile Hall is not required to
be inspected for education as they are a
Special Purpose Juvenile Hall (SPJH). They
do not have traditional Educational Services.
(E) Juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the Lexipol Policy Section 107.3.2
Welfare and Institutions Code X
Court Inspection completed on 11/8/2022.
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 5 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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(F) Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Section Lexipol Policy Section 107.3.2,
229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or
The County has not been able to convene a
Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of
Juvenile Justice Commission for over a year.
the Welfare and Institutions Code. X
There have been no new members appointed
by the Court. It should be noted Chief
Thomson has been keeping BSCC abreast of
efforts to reconvene the Juvenile Justice
Commission throughout this inspection cycle.
1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Lexipol Policy Section 100.3; Deputy
BSCC Note: Compliance with this section is determined Chief/Superintendent
by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification
Chief Probation Officer Jeffrey Thomson
letter confirming that all elements of regulation are
attests to the recruitment and hiring of staff
met.
meeting the applicable regulations and
statutes. Memo dated July 1, 2022.
(a) Appointment
X
In each juvenile facility there shall be a superintendent,
director or facility manager in charge of its program and
employees. Such superintendent, director, facility
manager and other employees of the facility shall be
appointed by the facility administrator pursuant to
applicable provisions of law.
(b) Employee Qualifications Lexipol Policy Section 1200.7
Each facility shall:
Agency is an Standards and Training for
X Corrections (STC) participant and is fully
compliant with training requirements. Under
the Title 15 regulations, Core training is not
required however, it is a best practice.
(1) recruit and hire employees who possess knowledge, Lexipol Policy Section 1200.7.1
skills and abilities appropriate to their job
X
classification and duties in accordance with
applicable civil service or merit system rules;
(2) require a medical evaluation and physical Lexipol Policy Section 1200.7.1
examination including tuberculosis screening test
X
and evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses
of childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and
mumps);
(3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection Lexipol Policy Section 1200.7.1
X
and training requirements adopted by the Board
pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and
(4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new Lexipol Policy Section 1200.7.1
employee, and psychological examination in
X
accordance with Section 1031 et seq. of the
Government Code.
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(c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Lexipol Policy Sections 308.3; 308.4
employees of the facility, who may be present at the
facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications
X
as may be required by law, and their presence at the
facility shall be subject to the approval and control
of the facility manager.
1321 STAFFING Lexipol Policy Section 217
It should be noted the facility was not used to
Each juvenile facility shall:
house any youths during the 2020-2022
X inspection cycle. Compliance with this
regulation is based solely on review of policy
and procedure. Review of the policy and
procedure reveals compliance with this
regulation.
a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to Lexipol Policy Sections 200.8; 217.3.1
carry out the overall facility operation and its
Inyo County Juvenile Hall operates a SPJH.
programming, to provide for safety and security of
The facility functions as both a commitment
youth and staff, and meet established standards
option for Inyo youth to avoid out of county
and regulations;
placement and as a Special Purpose Juvenile
Hall that receives intakes on the weekends.
Inyo County contracts with El Dorado and
Tulare Counties for full time detention and
X transfers youth as needed.
Inyo SPJH employs both full and part-time
staff. When the hall is vacant, the staff
performs other duties as required by the
department.
It should be noted the facility was not used to
house any youths during the 2020-2022
inspection cycle.
b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Lexipol Policy Section 217.3.1(a)
X
because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty
absent exigent circumstances;
c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Lexipol Policy Section 217.3.1(b)
X
ensure adequate supervision of all staff members;
d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Lexipol Policy Section 217.3.1(c)
who is responsible for operations and activities and
X
has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core
Course and PC 832 training;
e) have at least one staff member present on each Lexipol Policy Sections 201.4; 217.3.1(e)
X
living unit whenever there are youth in the living
unit;
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f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to Lexipol Policy Section 900
the number and security of living units, including
Inyo County Jail staff are used to prepare
staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting
meals, manage the kitchen, and prepare
nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen
menus that meets the minimum standards.
X
supervision; direct food preparation and servings;
conduct related training programs for culinary staff;
and maintain necessary records; or, a facility may
serve food that meets nutritional standards
prepared by an outside source;
g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Lexipol Policy Sections 200.8; 201.5
medical, dental, mental health, building
maintenance, transportation, control room, facility
X
security and other support staff for the efficient
management of the facility, and to ensure that
youth supervision staff shall not be diverted from
supervising youth; and,
h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide Lexipol Policy Sections 201.3.1; 217.3.1(f)
continuous wide-awake supervision of youth,
subject to temporary variations in staff assignments
X
to meet special program needs. Staffing shall be in
compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for
the following facility types:
(1) Juvenile Halls (minimum youth-staff ratio) Lexipol Policy Section 201.3
(A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-
awake youth supervision staff member on duty for X This facility is not a Juvenile Hall. The
balance of this regulation has been deemed
each 10 youth in detention;
not applicable.
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Lexipol Policy Section 201.3
room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-
X
awake youth supervision staff member on duty
for each 30 youth in detention;
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Lexipol Policy Section 201.3
members on duty at all times, regardless of the
number of youth in detention, unless an
X
arrangement has been made for backup support
services which allow for immediate response to
emergencies; and,
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty Lexipol Policy Section 201.3
X
who is the same gender as youth housed in the
facility.
(E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Lexipol Policy Section 201.3.1
duties such as administration, supervision of
X
personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical,
kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as
youth supervision staff positions.
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(2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (minimum youth- Lexipol Policy Sections 201.3
staff ratio)
It should be noted the facility was not used to
X
(A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake
house any youths during the 2020-2022
youth supervision staff member is on duty for each
inspection cycle.
10 youth in detention;
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Lexipol Policy Sections 201.3.
room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake
X
youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30
youth in detention;
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Lexipol Policy Sections 201.3.
members on duty at all times, regardless of the
number of youth in detention, unless an
X
arrangement has been made for backup support
services which allow for immediate response to
emergencies; and,
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty Lexipol Policy Sections 201.3.
X
who is the same gender as youth housed in the
facility.
(E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Lexipol Policy Sections 201.3.
duties such as administration, supervision of
X
personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical,
kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as
youth supervision staff positions.
(3) Camps (minimum youth -staff ratio) This facility is not a Camp. The balance of this
(A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide- regulation has been deemed not applicable.
X
awake youth supervision staff member on duty for
each 15 youth in the camp population;
(B) during the hours that youth are confined to their
room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake
X
youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30
youth present in the facility;
(C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff
members on duty at all times, regardless of the
X
number of youth in residence, unless arrangements
have been made for backup support services which
allow for immediate response to emergencies;
(D) at least one youth supervision staff member on duty
X
who is the same gender as youth housed in the
facility;
(E) in addition to the minimum staff to youth ratio
required in (h)(3)(A)-(B), consideration shall be
given to the size, design, and location of the camp;
types of youth committed to the camp; and the X
function of the camp in determining the level of
supervision necessary to maintain the safety and
welfare of youth and staff;
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(F) personnel with primary responsibility for other
duties such as administration, supervision of
personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, X
farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be
classified as youth supervision staff positions.
1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION Lexipol Policy Sections 300.2; 300.3; 303.5.1
AND TRAINING
(a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth X Compliance with this regulation is based on
supervision staff member shall be properly oriented review of the policy and procedure and
interview with Chief Thomson.
to their duties, including:
(1) youth supervision duties; X Lexipol Policy Section 303.5.1
(2) scope of decisions they shall make; X Lexipol Policy Section 303.5.1(c)
(3) the identity of their supervisor; X Lexipol Policy Section 303.5.1(f)
(4) the identity of persons who are responsible to Lexipol Policy Section 303.5.1(a)
X
them;
(5) persons to contact for decisions that are Lexipol Policy Section 303.5.1(c)
X
beyond their responsibility; and
(6) ethical responsibilities. X Lexipol Policy Section 300.4
(b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff
member shall receive a minimum of 40 hours of All staff complete 40 hours of orientation
X
facility-specific orientation, including: training prior to assuming supervision of
youth.
(1) individual and group supervision techniques; X Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
(2) regulations and policies relating to discipline Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
and rights of youth pursuant to law and the X
provisions of this chapter;
(3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; X Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
(4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
X
attempts
(5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and X
physical restraints;
(6) review of policies and procedures referencing Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
X
trauma and trauma-informed approaches;
(7) procedures to follow in the event of Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
X
emergencies;
(8) routine security measures, including facility Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
X
perimeter and grounds;
(9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
X
to mental health services;
(10) documentation; and X Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
(11) fire/life safety training X Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
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(c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each Lexipol Policy Section 303.4
youth supervision staff member shall successfully
complete the requirements of the Juvenile X
Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal
Code Section 6035.
(d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer Lexipol Policy Section 303.4
youth supervision staff shall successfully complete
X
training pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal
Code.
1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Lexipol Policy Sections 402.2.2; 402.6
Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there All youth supervision staff complete Core
shall be at least one wide awake person on duty at all X training which includes fire and life safety.
times who meets the training standards established by
the Board for general fire and life safety which relate
specifically to the facility.
1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Lexipol Policy Section 103
All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and
implement a manual of written policies and procedures County of Inyo Special Purpose Juvenile
that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are Hall, Procedures and Operations Manual was
provided prior to the date of the inspection.
applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made
The manual was administratively reviewed by
available to all employees, reviewed by all employees,
X Chief Jeffery Thomson in July 2022.
and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum
every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those
records relating to the standards and requirements set
forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the
Board on request.
The manual shall include:
(a) table of organization, including channels of Lexipol Policy Sections 100.3; 100.4; 100.5;
communications and a description of job X 100.6; 100.6.1; 100.6.2
classifications;
(b) responsibility of the probation department, Lexipol Policy Sections 100.6; 103.3.1;
purpose of programs, relationship to the juvenile 103.3.2; 103.3
court, the Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention
X
Commission or Probation Committee, probation
staff, school personnel and other agencies that are
involved in juvenile facility programs;
(c) responsibilities of all employees; Lexipol Policy Sections 100.4; 100.5; 1000.3
X
(d) initial orientation and training program for Lexipol Policy Sections 300.3; 300.3.1
X
employees;
(e) initial orientation, including safety and security Lexipol Policy Sections 300.3
issues and anti-discrimination policies, for support
X
staff, contract employees, school,
mental/behavioral health and medical staff,
program providers and volunteers;
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(f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Lexipol Policy Sections 208.3; 222
X
communication system to ensure:
(1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; Lexipol Policy Sections 208.3; 222.3.2
X
(2) legal and proper care of youth; Lexipol Policy Sections 208.3; 222.3.2
X
(3) maintenance of individual youth's records; Lexipol Policy Sections 208.3; 222.3.2
X
(4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Lexipol Policy Sections 208.3; 222.4
those authorized by the court or by the law; X
and,
(5) release of information regarding youth. Lexipol Policy Sections 208; 208.3; 222.4
X
(g) ethical responsibilities; Lexipol Policy Sections 300; 1202.52
X
(h) trauma-informed approaches; Lexipol Policy Sections 102.3; 300.3.1
X
(i) culturally responsive approaches; Lexipol Policy Sections 102.3; 1000.3
X
(j) gender responsive approaches; Lexipol Policy Sections 102.3; 1000.3
X
(k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Lexipol Policy Sections 311.3.1; 608.1;
youth within the facility shall have fair and equal 1203.2
access to all available services, placement, care,
treatment, and benefits, and provides that no
person shall be subject to discrimination or
harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race,
ethnic group identification, ancestry, national X
origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, mental or physical disability, or HIV
status, including restrictive housing or classification
decisions based solely on any of the above
mentioned categories;
(l) storage and maintenance requirements for any Lexipol Policy Sections 513.4; 513.5
chemical agents related security devices, and X
weapons and ammunition, where applicable;
(m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Lexipol Policy Sections 500; 501.5.4
Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible X
youth; and,
(n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Lexipol Policy Sections 306; 503.4; 606.1.1;
sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. 606.2; 606.5; 606.6; 606.10; 12.3.3.1;
The policy shall include an approach to preventing, 1203.3.3
detecting and responding to such conduct and any X
retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a
provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff
or a third party.
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1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Lexipol Policy Section 402
The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire
department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with Compliance with this regulation is based on
X
the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire review of the policy and procedure. Review
of the policy and procedure revealed
safety which shall include, but not be limited to:
compliance with this regulation.
a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the Lexipol Policy Section 402.3
X
manual of policy and procedures;
b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility Lexipol Policy Section 402.7
staff with two- year retention of the inspection
X
record; Review of monthly fire and safety inspections
revealed compliance with this regulation.
c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health Lexipol Policy Section 402.7
X
and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b);
d) an evacuation plan; X Lexipol Policy Section 404.3
e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Lexipol Policy Section 402.3
X
Review of monthly fire and safety inspections
revealed compliance with this regulation.
f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth Lexipol Policy Section 402.3
X
in the case of fire; and,
g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in Lexipol Policy Section 402.3
X
cooperation with the local fire department.
1326 SECURITY REVIEW Lexipol Policy Sections 102.5; 204.1; 210.1
Each facility administrator shall develop policies and
procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document X
The most recent security review was
security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall
completed by Chief Probation Officer
include internal and external security, including, but not
limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. Jefferey Thomson on 7/1/2022.
1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Lexipol Policy Section 400
The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific
X Compliance with this regulation is based on
policies and procedures for emergencies that shall
review of the policy and procedure. Review
include, but not be limited to:
of the policy and procedure revealed
compliance with this regulation.
(a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; X Lexipol Policy Sections 400.3; 400.8; 400.9
(b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist Lexipol Policy Section 400.3
X
attack;
(c) fire and natural disasters; X Lexipol Policy Section 402.1
(d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; X Lexipol Policy Section 400.3
(e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and X Lexipol Policy Sections 400.3; 404.1; 404.3
(f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff Lexipol Policy Sections 400.13; 400.14
X
with an annual review of emergency procedures.
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1328 SAFETY CHECKS Lexipol Policy Sections 506.1; 506.2
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based on
policy and procedures that provide for direct visual review of the policy and procedure. It should
observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 be noted the facility was not used to house any
youths during the 2020-2022 inspection
minutes, at random or varied intervals during hours
cycle.
when youth are asleep or when youth are in their
X
rooms, confined in holding cells or confined to their
bed in a dormitory. Supervision is not 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
with the actual time the check is completed.
1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Lexipol Policy Section 707.4
The facility administrator, in collaboration with the
Compliance with this regulation is based on
healthcare and behavioral/mental health
review of the policy and procedure. It should
administrators, shall plan and implement written
be noted the facility was not used to house any
policies and procedures which delineate a Suicide
X youths during the 2020-2022 inspection
Prevention Plan. The plan shall consider the needs of
cycle.
youth experiencing past or current trauma. Suicide
prevention responses shall be respectful and in the
least invasive manner consistent with the level of
suicide risk. The plan shall include the following
elements:
(a) Suicide prevention training as required in Lexipol Policy Section 307.5; 707.4
Section 1322, Youth Supervision Staff X
Orientation, and Training and the Juvenile
Corrections Officer Core Course.
(b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Lexipol Policy Section 307.5; 707.4
Precautionary Protocols
X
(1) All youth shall be screened for risk of
suicide at intake and as needed during
detention.
(2) All youth supervision staff who perform Lexipol Policy Section 701.4
intake processes shall be trained in X
screening youth for risk of suicide.
(3) All youth who have been identified during Lexipol Policy Section 701.4
the intake screening process to be at risk
X
of suicide shall be referred to
behavioral/mental health staff for a
suicide risk assessment.
(4) Precautionary protocols shall be Lexipol Policy Section 707.5
developed to ensure the youth’s safety X
pending the behavioral/mental health
assessment.
(c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health X Lexipol Policy Section 707.3
staff for assessment and/or services.
(d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified X Lexipol Policy Sections 707.5; 707.6; 707.7
at risk for suicide.
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(e) Safety Interventions Lexipol Policy Sections 707; 707.5
(1) Procedures to address intervention
protocols for youth identified at risk for X
suicide which may include, but are not
limited to:
A. Housing consideration X Lexipol Policy Section 707.5
B. Treatment strategies including Lexipol Policy Section 707.4
X
trauma-informed approaches
(2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision Lexipol Policy Section 707.3
staff how to respond to youth who exhibit X
suicidal behaviors.
(f) Communication Lexipol Policy Section 701.4
(1) The intake process shall include
communication with the arresting officer
X
and family guardians regarding the youth’s
past or present suicidal ideations,
behaviors or attempts.
(2) Procedures for clear and current Lexipol Policy Section 707.3
information sharing about youth at risk for X
suicide with youth supervision, healthcare,
and behavioral/mental health staff.
(g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Lexipol Policy Section 707.9
Suicides or Attempts
X
(1) Process for administrative review of the
circumstances and responses proceeding,
during and after the critical incident.
(2) Process for a debriefing event with Lexipol Policy Section 707.9
X
affected staff.
(3) Process for a debriefing event with Lexipol Policy Section 707.9
X
affected youth.
(h) Documentation Lexipol Policy Sections 707.6; 707.7
(1) Documentation processes shall be
X
developed to ensure compliance with this
regulation
Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied Lexipol Policy Section 707.4
the opportunity to participate in facility programs,
services and activities which are available to other non-
suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety X
of the youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation
of programs, services or activities for youth at risk of
suicide shall be documented and approved by the
facility manager.
1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Lexipol Policy Section 101.5
Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of No legal action reported for this inspection
X
notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions cycle.
of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities
responsible for juvenile facility operation.
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1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A Lexipol Policy Section 523
YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Lexipol Policy Section 523.3
(1) Death of a Youth.
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
health administrator and the behavioral/mental
health director, shall develop written policies and X
procedures in the event of the death of a youth
while detained, which include notifications to
necessary parties, which may include the Juvenile
Court, the parent, guardian or person standing in
loco parentis and the youth’s attorney of record.
(b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the Lexipol Policy Sections 523.5; 524.4; 524.5
facility administrator, shall develop written
policies and procedures to assure there is a
medical and operational review of every in-
X
custody death of a youth. The review team shall
include the facility administrator and/or facility
manager, the health administrator, the
responsible physician and other health care and
supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
(c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Lexipol Policy Section 523.3
Board a copy of the report submitted to the
Attorney General under Government Code Section X
12525. A copy of the report shall be submitted to
the Board within 10 calendar days after the death.
(d) Upon receipt of a report of the death of a youth Lexipol Policy Section 523.3
from the administrator, the Board may within 30
calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile
facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility
X
pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any
inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these
regulations.
(2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth Lexipol Policy Sections 806.4; 806.7
(a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
health administrator, shall develop written policies
and procedures for the notification to necessary
X
parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the
parent, guardian or person standing in loco
parentis and the youth’s attorney of record in the
case of a serious illness or injury of a youth.
1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Lexipol Policy Section 222.3.2
Each juvenile facility shall submit required population
X
and profile survey reports to the Board within 10
working days after the end of each reporting period, in
a format to be provided by the Board.
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1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY Lexipol Policy Section 1101.3
When the number of youth detained in a living unit of Inyo SPJH rated capacity is 16.
a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more X
than fifteen (15) calendar days in a month, the facility
administrator shall provide a crowding report to the
Board in a format provided by the Board.
1350 ADMITTANCE PROCEDURES Lexipol Policy Section 501
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for admittance of Compliance with this regulation is based on
youth that emphasize respectful and humane review of the policy and procedure. Review
of the Admittance Procedures policy revealed
engagement with youth, and reflect that the admission
compliance with this regulation.
process may be traumatic to youth who may have X
already experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-
informed, culturally relevant, and responsive to the
language and literacy needs of youth. In addition to the
requirements of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these
regulations:
(a) the admittance process shall include: Lexipol Policy Section 501.8
(1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour
of admittance in accordance with the X
provisions of Welfare and Institution Code
Section 627;
(2) Offer of a shower; Lexipol Policy Section 501.9
Offering of a shower upon arrival is
X
documented on the Inyo County Juvenile
Center Intake Checklist.
(3) Documented secure storage of personal Lexipol Policy Section 501.7; 501.7.1;
X
belongings; 501.7.2
(4) Offer of food upon arrival; Lexipol Policy Section 501.5.5
X Offering of food upon arrival is documented
on the Inyo County Juvenile Center Intake
Checklist.
(5) Screening for physical and behavioral health Lexipol Policy Section 701.4
X
and safety issues, intellectual or
developmental disabilities;
(6) Screening for physical and developmental Lexipol Policy Section 701.4
X
disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329,
1413, and 1430 of these regulations;
(7) Contact with Regional Center for the Lexipol Policy Section 702.7
Developmentally Disabled for youth that are
X
suspected of or identified as having a
developmental disability, pursuant to Section
1413; and,
(8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. X Lexipol Policy Sections 516.5; 807.6.1
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(b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Lexipol Policy Section 501.3
criteria for detention that considers the least X
restrictive environment.
(c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Lexipol Policy Section 501.5.3
juvenile halls shall develop policies and
procedures that advise the youth of the estimated
X
length of stay, inform them of program guidelines
and provide written screening criteria for inclusion
and exclusion from the program.
(d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and Lexipol Policy Section 501.5.3
procedures that advise any committed youth of X
the estimated length of his/her stay.
1350.5. SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL ABUSE Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of Compliance with this regulation is based on
sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require X review of the policy and procedure. Review
of the Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse
facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of
policy and procedures revealed compliance
admission based on the following information:
with this regulation.
(a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; X Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
(b) Gender nonconforming appearance or Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
manner; or identification as lesbian, gay or
bisexual, transgender, queer or intersex, and X
whether the youth may, therefore, be
vulnerable to sexual abuse;
(c) Current charges and offense history; X Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
(d) Age; X Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
(e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; X Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
(f) Physical size and stature; X Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
(g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; X Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
(h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; X Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
(i) Physical disabilities; X Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
(j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, X Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
(k) Any other specific information about the Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
individual youth that may indicate heightened
X
needs for supervision, additional safety
precautions, or separation from certain other
youth.
Staff shall ascertain this information through Lexipol Policy Sections 502.4; 502.5.1;
conversations with the youth during the admittance 701.4;701.6
process, medical and behavioral health screenings;
during classification assessments; and by reviewing X
court records, case files, facility behavioral records,
and other relevant documentation from the youth’s
files.
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The facility administrator shall implement appropriate Lexipol Policy Sections 701.4; 701.6
controls on the dissemination of information within
the facility relative to responses received pursuant to
X
this assessment in order to ensure that sensitive
information is not exploited to the youth’s detriment
by staff or other youth.
1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Lexipol Policy Section 520
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based on
X
written policies and procedures for release of youth review of the policy and procedure. Review
from custody which provide for: of the Release Procedures policy revealed
compliance with this regulation.
(a) verification of identity/release papers; X Lexipol Policy Section 520.3
(b) return of personal clothing and valuables; X Lexipol Policy Section 520.3
(c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; X Lexipol Policy Section 520.3
(d) notification to the facility health care provider in Lexipol Policy Section 520.3
accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these
X
regulations, for coordination with outside
agencies; and,
(e) notification of school staff; X Lexipol Policy Section 520.3
(f) notification of facility mental health personnel. X Lexipol Policy Section 520.3
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Lexipol Policy Section 520.3
policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to
coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry
X
services including, but not limited to, medical and
behavioral health, education, probation supervision
and community-based services.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Pronet Policy Section 520.4
written policies and procedures for the furlough of X
youth from custody.
1352 CLASSIFICATION Lexipol Policy Section 502
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based on
written policies and procedures on classification of review of the policy and procedure. Review
X
youth for the purpose of determining housing of the Classification policy and procedures
revealed compliance with this regulation.
placement in the facility.
Such procedures shall:
(a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, Lexipol Policy Section 502.7
facility staff, and the public by placing youth in the
appropriate, least restrictive housing and program
X
settings. Housing assignments shall consider the
need for single, double or dormitory assignment or
location within the dormitory;
(b) consider facility populations and physical design of Lexipol Policy Section 502.8
X
the facility;
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(c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
admittance to the facility; classification factors
shall include, but not be limited to: age, maturity,
sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, X
legal status, public safety considerations,
medical/mental health considerations, gender and
gender identity of the youth;
(d) provide for periodic classification reviews, Lexipol Policy Sections 502.6; 502.6.1;
including provisions that consider the level of 502.6.2
X
supervision and the youth's behavior while in
custody; and,
(e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth Lexipol Policy Section 502.7.1
from the general population or assign youth to a
single occupancy room based solely on the youth's
actual or perceived race, ethnic group
identification, ancestry, national origin, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
X
identity, gender expression, mental or physical
disability, or HIV status. This section does not
prohibit staff from placing youth in a single
occupancy room at the youth's specific request or
in accordance with Title 15 regulations regarding
separation.
(f) facility staff shall not consider lesbian, gay, Lexipol Policy Section 502.10
bisexual, transgender, questioning or intersex
X
identification or status as an indicator of likelihood
of being sexually abusive.
1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Lexipol Policy Section 501
The facility administrator shall develop written policies Compliance with this regulation is based on
and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable X review of the policy and procedure. Review
treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The of the Transgender and Intersex Youth policy
and procedures revealed compliance with this
policies shall provide that:
regulation.
(a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Lexipol Policy Sections 501.1; 501.5; 516.5
identity, and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s
preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of
the youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the
X
use of gang or slang names or names that
otherwise compromise facility operations as
determined by the facility manager or designee,
and shall document any decision made on this
basis.
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(b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and Lexipol Policy Section 807.6.1
present themselves in a manner consistent with
X
their gender identity, and shall provide youth with
the institution’s clothing and undergarments
consistent with their gender identity.
(c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room Lexipol Policy Section 502.3
that best meets their individual needs, and
promotes their safety and well-being. Staff may
not automatically house youth according to their
external anatomy, and shall document the reasons
X
for any decision to house youth in a unit that does
not match their gender identity. In making a
housing decision, staff shall consider the youth’s
preferences, as well as any recommendations from
the youth’s health or behavioral health provider.
(d) Facility administrators shall ensure that Lexipol Policy Sections 700.3.1; 700.5; 702.7
transgender and intersex youth have access to
X
medical and behavioral health providers qualified
to provide care and treatment to transgender and
intersex youth.
(e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Lexipol Policy Section 807.12
necessary security considerations and physical
plant, facility staff shall make every effort to
X
ensure the safety and privacy of transgender and
intersex youth when the youth are using the
bathroom or shower, or dressing or undressing.
Facility staff shall not conduct physical searches of any Lexipol Policy Section 516.5
youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s
anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall
X
respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of
the staff member who conducts any search of the
youth.
1353 ORIENTATION Lexipol Policy Section 503
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based on
written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior review of the policy and procedure. Review
to placement in a living area. Both written and verbal of the Orientation policy and procedures
information shall be provided and supplemented with X
revealed compliance with this regulation.
video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to
provide accessible orientation information to all
detained youth including those with disabilities,
limited literacy, or English language learners.
Orientation shall include information that addresses:
(a) facility rules including contraband and searches Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
X
and disciplinary procedures;
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(b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
and supports, including behavior expectations,
incentives that youth will receive for complying X
with facility rules, and consequences that may
result when youth violate the rules of the facility;
(c) age appropriate information that explains the Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
facility’s policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual
X
harassment and how to report incidents or
suspicions of sexual abuse or sexual harassment;
(d) identification of key staff and their roles; X Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
(e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be
free of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and X
the name of the person or position designated to
resolve the issue;
(f) access to legal services and information on the Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
X
court process;
(g) access to routine and emergency health and Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
X
mental health care;
(h) access to education, religious services, and Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
X
recreational activities;
(i) housing assignments; X Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
(j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
showers including the availability of personal care X
items
(k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
X
telephone use;
(l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
X
other activities;
(m) facility policies on the use of force, use of Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
X
restraints, chemical agents and room confinement;
(n) immigration legal services; X Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
(o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; X Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
(p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
from physical, verbal or sexual abuse and X
harassment by other youth and staff;
(q) availability of services and programs in a language Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
X
other than English if appropriate;
(r) the process for requesting different housing, Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
X
education, programming and work assignments;
(s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
information regarding the youth’s stay in the
facility that at a minimum includes answers to
X
frequently asked questions and provides contact
information for the facility, medical, school and
mental health; and,
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(t) a process by which youth may request access to Lexipol Policy Section 503.4
X
Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities.
1354 SEPARATION Lexipol Policy Section 502.7.1
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures that address: Compliance with this regulation is based on
X review of the policy and procedure.
Review of the Separation policy and
procedures revealed compliance with this
regulation.
(a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but Lexipol Policy Sections 502.7.1; 502.7.2;
are not be limited to, medical and mental health 502.9; 502.10.1
X
conditions, assaultive behavior, disciplinary
consequences and protective custody.
(b) consideration of positive youth development and Lexipol Policy Section 502.7.2
X
trauma-informed care.
(c) separated youth shall not be denied normal Lexipol Policy Section 502.7.2
privileges available at the facility, except when
X
necessary to accomplish the objective of
separation.
(d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Lexipol Policy Section 502.7.2
X
Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply.
(e) when separation results in room confinement, the Lexipol Policy Section 502.7.2
separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare
X
and Institutions Code Section 208.3 and
Section1354.5 of these regulations.
(f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review Lexipol Policy Section 502.7.2
of separated youth to determine if separation X
remains necessary.
1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Lexipol Policy Section 601
(a) The facility administrator shall develop and
Compliance with this regulation is based on
implement written policies and procedures
review of the policy and procedure. Review
addressing the confinement of youth in their room of the Room Confinement policy and
X
that are consistent with Welfare and Institutions procedures revealed compliance with this
Code Section 208.3. The placement of a youth in regulation.
room confinement shall be accomplished in
accordance with the following guidelines: There have been no incidents of room
confinement during this inspection cycle.
(1) Room confinement shall not be used before Lexipol Policy Section 601.4
other, less restrictive, options have been
attempted and exhausted, unless attempting X
those options poses a threat to the safety or
security of any youth or staff.
(2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Lexipol Policy Section 601.4
X
purposes of punishment, coercion,
convenience, or retaliation by staff.
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(3) Room confinement shall not be used to the Lexipol Policy Section 601.4
extent that it compromises the mental and X
physical health of the youth.
(b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Lexipol Policy Section 601.4.5
confinement. After the youth has been held in
X
room confinement for a period of four hours, staff
shall do one or more of the following:
(1) Return the youth to general population. X Lexipol Policy Section 601.4.5
(2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. X Lexipol Policy Section 601.4.5
(3) Develop an individualized plan that includes Lexipol Policy Section 601.4.5
the goals and objectives to be met in order to X
reintegrate the youth to general population.
(4) If room confinement must be extended Lexipol Policy Section 601.4.5
beyond four hours, staff shall do each of the X
following:
(A) Document the reasons for room Lexipol Policy Section 601.4.5
confinement and the basis for the
extension, the date and time the youth
X
was first placed in room confinement, and
when he or she is eventually released from
room confinement.
(B) Develop an individualized plan that Lexipol Policy Section 601.4.5
includes the goals and objectives to be met
X
in order to integrate the youth to general
population.
(C) Obtain documented authorization by the Lexipol Policy Section 601.4.5
facility superintendent or his or her X
designee every four hours thereafter.
(5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Lexipol Policy Section 608.1
single-person rooms or cells for the housing of
X
youth in juvenile facilities and does not apply
to normal sleeping hours.
(6) This section does not apply to youth or wards Lexipol Policy Section 608.1
X
in court holding facilities or adult facilities.
(7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Lexipol Policy Section 608.1
conflict with any law providing greater or X
additional protections to youth.
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(8) This section does not apply during an Lexipol Policy Section 400.3.1
extraordinary emergency circumstance that
requires a significant departure from normal
institutional operations, including a natural
disaster or facility-wide threat that poses an
X
imminent and substantial risk of harm to
multiple staff or youth. This exception shall
apply for the shortest amount of time needed
to address this imminent and substantial risk
of harm.
(9) This section does not apply when a youth is Lexipol Policy Sections 400.4; 502.7.3
placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat
and protect against the spread of a
communicable disease for the shortest
amount of time required to reduce the risk of
infection, with the written approval of a
licensed physician or nurse practitioner, when
X
the youth is not required to be in an infirmary
for an illness. Additionally, this section does
not apply when a youth is placed in a locked
cell or sleeping room for required extended
care after medical treatment with the written
approval of a licensed physician or nurse
practitioner, when the youth is not required to
be in an infirmary for illness.
1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Lexipol Policy Section 504
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Although the facility has written policies and
X
written policies and procedures for assessment and procedures, assessments on the youth are not
case planning. required due to the facility being a Special
Purpose Juvenile Hall.
(a) Assessment: Lexipol Policy Section 504.3
The assessment is based on information collected
during the admission process with periodic review,
which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and
X
strengths including, but not limited to,
identification of substance abuse history,
educational, vocational, counseling, behavioral
health, consideration of known history of trauma,
and family strengths and needs.
(b) Institutional Case Plan: Lexipol Policy Section 504.3.1
(1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth
X
held for at least 30 days or more and created
within 40 days of admission.
(2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Lexipol Policy Section 504.3.1
limited to, written documentation that X
provides:
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(A) objectives and time frame for the Lexipol Policy Section 504.3.1
resolution of problems identified in the X
assessment;
(B) a plan for meeting the objectives that Lexipol Policy Section 504.3.1
includes a description of program
X
resources needed and individuals
responsible for assuring that the plan is
implemented;
(3) periodic evaluation of progress towards Lexipol Policy Section 504.3.1
meeting the objectives, including periodic
X
review and discussion of the plan with the
youth;
(4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Lexipol Policy Section 504.3.1
subject to existing resources, shall be
X
developed for post dispositional youth in
accordance with Section 1351; and,
(5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Lexipol Policy Section 504.3.1
plan, including the transition plan, shall be
X
developed with input from the family,
supportive adults, youth, and Regional Center
for the Developmentally Disabled.
1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Lexipol Policy Section 704
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based on
written policies and procedures ensuring the X review of the policy and procedure. Review
availability of appropriate counseling and casework of the Counseling and Casework Services
policy and procedures revealed compliance
services for all youth. Policies and procedures shall
with this regulation.
ensure:
(a) youth will receive assistance with needs or Lexipol Policy Section 704.2
X
concerns that may arise;
(b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Lexipol Policy Section 704.3
with parents, other supportive adults, attorney,
X
clergy, probation officer, or other public official;
and,
(c) youth will be provided access to available Lexipol Policy Sections 704.3; 704.4
X
resources to meet the youth’s needs.
1357 USE OF FORCE Lexipol Policy Sections 514; 514.1.1; 514.3
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Compliance with this regulation is based on
responsible physician, shall develop and implement review of the policy and procedure. Review
written policies and procedures for the use of force, of the Use of Force policy and procedures
X revealed compliance with this regulation.
which may include chemical agents. Force shall never
be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or
There have been no incidents of use of force
treatment. during this inspection cycle.
(a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies
and procedures which:
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(1) restricts the use of force to that which is Lexipol Policy Sections 514.1.1; 514.3
deemed reasonable and necessary, as defined
X
in Section 1302 to ensure the safety and
security of youth, staff, others and the facility.
(2) outline the force options available to staff Lexipol Policy Section 514.3; 514.5; 514.5.1
including both physical and non-physical
X
options and define when those force options
are appropriate.
(3) describe force options or techniques that are Lexipol Policy Section 514.10
X
expressly prohibited by the facility.
(4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Lexipol Policy Sections 514.3.2
X
inappropriate use of force, and to take
affirmative action to immediately stop it.
(5) define a standardized reporting format that Lexipol Policy Sections 514.6; 514.9.2
includes time period and procedure for
documenting and reporting the use of force,
including reporting requirements of
management and line staff and procedures for
reviewing and tracking use of force incidents by
X
supervisory and or management staff, which
include procedures for debriefing a particular
incident with staff and/or youth for the
purposes of training as well as mitigating the
effects of trauma that may have been
experienced by staff and /or the youth involved.
(6) Include an administrative review and a system Lexipol Policy Sections 514.7; 514.7.1;
X
for investigating unreasonable use of force. 514.9; 514.9.1
(7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Lexipol Policy Section 514.6.1
procedures required after use of force incidents
X
for medical, mental health staff and parents or
legal guardians.
(8) describe the limitations of use of force on Lexipol Policy Sections 515.9; 515.9.1
pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code
X
Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions
Code Section 222.
(b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Lexipol Policy Sections 305.3; 514.4; 514.4.2
X
option shall include policies and procedures that:
(1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize Lexipol Policy Sections 305.3; 514.4; 514.4.2
chemical agents in the facility and the type, size X
and the approved method of deployment for
those chemical agents.
(2) mandate that chemical agents only be used Lexipol Policy Section 514.4.1
when there is an imminent threat to the youth’s
X
safety or the safety of others and only when de-
escalation efforts have been unsuccessful or are
not reasonably possible.
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(3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Lexipol Policy Sections 514.4.2; 514.4
timelines for decontamination from chemical
agents. This shall include that youth who have
X
been exposed to chemical agents shall not be
left unattended until that youth is fully
decontaminated or is no longer suffering the
effects of the chemical agent.
(4) define the role, notification, and follow-up Lexipol Policy Sections 514.3.3; 514.4.2;
procedures required after use of force incidents
X
514.6.1
involving chemical agents for medical, mental
health staff and parents or legal guardians.
(5) provide for the documentation of each incident Lexipol Policy Section 514.6
of use of chemical agents, including the
reasons for which it was used, efforts to de-
escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved,
X
the date, time and location of use,
decontamination procedures applied and
identification of any injuries sustained as a
result of such use.
(c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure Lexipol Policy Section 300.3.1
which require that agencies provide initial and
X
regular training in use of force and chemical agents
when appropriate that address:
(1) known medical and behavioral health Lexipol Policy Sections 305.3; 514.10
X
conditions that would contraindicate certain
types of force;
(2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods Lexipol Policy Sections 305.2; 305.3; 514.4
X
of application.
(3) signs or symptoms that should result in Lexipol Policy Sections 305.3; 514.10
X
immediate referral to medical or behavioral
health.
(4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of X Lexipol Policy Sections 305.3; 514.10
Use of Force.
(5) physical training force options that may X Lexipol Policy Sections 514.10; 514.10.2
require the use of perishable skills.
(6) timelines the facility uses to define regular X Lexipol Procedure Sections 514.10; 514.10.2
training.
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1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Lexipol Section 515
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Compliance with this regulation is based on
responsible physician and mental health director, shall review of the policy and procedure. Review
develop and implement written policies and X of the Use of Physical Restraints policy and
procedures revealed compliance with this
procedures for the use of restraint devices. Restraint
regulation.
devices include any devices which immobilize a youth's
extremities and/or prevent the youth from being
ambulatory.
Physical restraints may be used only for those youth Lexipol Policy Section 515.3
who present an immediate danger to themselves or
others, who exhibit behavior which results in the
destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause X
self-inflicted physical harm. Physical restraints should
be utilized only when it appears less restrictive
alternatives would be ineffective in controlling the
youth’s behavior.
In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or Lexipol Policy Section 515.3
discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of
restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or
other fixture, including a restraint chair, or through
X
affixing of hands and feet together behind the back
(hogtying) is prohibited. The use of restraints on
pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code
Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code
Section 222.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of Lexipol Policy Section 515.3
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when
used to restrain youth for movement or transportation
X
within the facility. Movement within the facility shall be
governed by Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for
Movement Within the Facility.
Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval Lexipol Policy Section 515.3
of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager
may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to
X
a physician. Reasons for continued retention in
restraints shall be reviewed and documented at a
minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on the safety of placement and Lexipol Policy Section 515.3
retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no
X
later than two hours from the time of placement. The
youth shall be medically cleared for continued retention
at least every three hours thereafter.
A mental health consultation shall be secured as soon as Lexipol Policy Section 515.3
possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the
X
time of placement, to assess the need for mental health
treatment.
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Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Lexipol Policy Section 515.3
to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and
to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth.
X
Observations of the youth's behavior and any staff
interventions shall be documented at least every 15
minutes, with actual time of the documentation
recorded.
In addition to the requirements above, policies and
X
procedures shall address:
(a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an Lexipol Policy Section 515.7
X
application of restraints.
(b) known medical conditions that would Lexipol Policy Section 515.10
X
contraindicate certain restraint devices and/or
techniques.
(c) acceptable restraint devices. X Lexipol Policy Section 515.10
(d) signs or symptoms which should result in Lexipol Policy Section 515.10
X
immediate medical/mental health referral.
(e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Lexipol Policy Section 515.10
X
equipment.
(f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Lexipol Policy Section 515.3; 515.6
restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or
X
in a specified housing area for restrained youth
which makes provision to protect the youth from
abuse.
(g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. X Lexipol Policy Sections 515.3; 515.6
(h) exercising of extremities. X Lexipol Policy Section 515.6
1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR MOVEMENT Lexipol Policy Section 515
AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE FACILITY.
Compliance with this regulation is based on
The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the review of the policy and procedure. Review
responsible physician and behavioral/mental health X of the Use of Restraint Devices for Movement
director, shall develop and implement written policies and Transportation Within the Facility policy
and procedures for the use of restraint devices when and procedures revealed compliance with this
the purpose is for movement or transportation within regulation.
the facility that shall include the following:
(a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff Lexipol Policy Section 515.10
X
approved to utilize restraint devices and the
required training.
(b) the circumstances leading to the application of Lexipol Policy Section 515.5
X
restraints must be documented.
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(c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Lexipol Policy Section 515.5
restraints for movement or transportation that
includes consideration of less restrictive
alternatives, consideration of a youth’s known
X
medical or mental health conditions, trauma
informed approaches, and a process for
documentation and supervisor review and
approval.
(d) consideration of safety and security of the facility, Lexipol Policy Section 515.5
with a clearly defined expectation that restraint
X
devices shall not be used for the purposes of
discipline or retaliation.
(e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited Lexipol Policy Sections 515.5; 515.9; 515.9.1
X
in accordance with Penal Code Section6030(f) and
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222.
1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Lexipol Policy Section 507
(a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in The safety room has been closed during this
cooperation with the responsible physician, shall inspection cycle and is used for storage only.
develop and implement written policies and
procedures governing the use of safety rooms, as
described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The
room shall be used to hold only those youth who X
present an immediate danger to themselves or
others, who exhibit behavior which results in the
destruction of property, or reveals the intent to
cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety room
shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or
as a substitute for treatment. Policies and
procedures shall:
(1) include provisions for administration of Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
necessary nutrition and fluids, access to a
X
toilet, and suitable clothing to provide for
privacy;
(2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
X
designee, before a youth is placed into a safety
room;
(3) provide for continuous direct visual Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
supervision and documentation of the youth's
X
behavior and any staff interventions every 15
minutes, with actual time recorded;
(4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
X
the facility manager, or designee, every four
hours;
(5) provide for immediate medical assessment, Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
X
where appropriate, or an assessment at the
next daily sick call; and,
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(6) provide a process for documenting the reason Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
for placement, including attempts to use less
X
restrictive means of control, and decisions to
continue and end placement.
(b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
X
accomplished in accordance with the following:
(1) safety room shall not be used before other less Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
restrictive options have been attempted and
X
exhausted, unless attempting those options
poses a threat to the safety or security of any
youth or staff.
(2) safety room shall not be used for the purposes Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
X
of punishment, coercion, convenience, or
retaliation by staff.
(3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
X
it compromises the mental and physical health
of the youth.
(c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
room. After the youth has been held in the safety
X
room for a period of four hours, staff shall do one
or more of the following:
(1) return the youth to general population. X Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
(2) consult with mental health or medical staff, X Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
(3) develop an individualized plan that includes Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
X
the goals and objectives to be met in order to
reintegrate the youth to general population.
(d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended Lexipol Policy Section 507.4
beyond four hours, staff shall develop an
individualized plan that includes the requirements
X
of Section 1354.5 and the goals and objectives to
be met in order to integrate the youth to general
population.
1360 SEARCHES Lexipol Policy Section 516
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based on
X
written policies and procedures governing the search of review of the policy and procedure. Review
youth, the facility, and visitors. Policies and procedures of the Searches policy and procedures
revealed compliance with this regulation.
shall provide that:
(a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Lexipol Policy Section 516.2
X
and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth,
and staff.
(b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Lexipol Policy Sections 516.1; 516.2
preserves the privacy and dignity of the person
X
being searched, and shall not be conducted for
harassment or as a form of discipline or
punishment.
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(c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity Lexipol Policy Sections 516.4.1; 516.4.3
X
searches shall comply with Penal Code Section
4030.
(d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Lexipol Policy Section 516.4.2
X
conducted by a medical professional.
(e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only Lexipol Policy Section 516.4.1
be strip searched with prior approval of a
supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion
X
based on specific and articulable facts to believe
that youth is concealing contraband. The
reasonable suspicion shall be documented.
(f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall Lexipol Procedure Section 516.5
X
comply with Section 1352.5.
(g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip Lexipol Policy Sections 516.3; 516.4.2
searches are prohibited except in exigent
X
circumstances or when conducted by a medical
professional. Such searches must be justified and
documented in writing.
1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Lexipol Policy Section 609
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based on
written policies and procedures whereby any youth review of the policy and procedure. Review
may appeal and have resolved grievances relating to of the Grievance policy and procedures
revealed compliance with this regulation.
any condition of confinement, including but not limited
to health care services, classification decisions, X
There have been no grievances filed during
program participation, telephone, mail or visiting this inspection cycle.
procedures, food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment,
harassment or violations of the nondiscrimination
policy. There shall be no time limit on filing grievances.
Policies and procedures shall include provisions
whereby the facility manager ensures:
(a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Lexipol Policy Section 609.3
X
grievance, which includes provisions for the youth
to have free access to the form;
(b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially Lexipol Policy Sections 609.3; 609.4.1
X
file the grievance or to deliver the form to any
youth supervision staff working in the facility;
(c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest Lexipol Policy Sections 609.3; 609.4
X
appropriate staff level;
(d) provision for a prompt review and initial response Lexipol Policy Section 609.4.2
to grievances within three (3) business days,
X
grievances that relate to health and safety issues
must be addressed immediately;
(1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Lexipol Policy Sections 609.4.2; 609.4.5
his/her version of the grievance to a person
X
not directly involved in the circumstances
which led to the grievance.
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(2) Provision for a staff representative approved Lexipol Policy Section 609.4.5
X
by the facility administrator to assist the youth.
(e) provision for a written response to the grievance Lexipol Procedures Section 609.3
X
which includes the reasons for the decisions;
(f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Lexipol Procedures Section 609.4.3
grievance shall be heard by a person not directly
X
involved in the circumstances which led to the
grievance;
(g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten Lexipol Policy Section 609.4.2
(10) business days unless circumstances dictate a
X
longer time frame. The youth shall be notified of
any delay; and,
(h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and Lexipol Policy Sections 606.4; 606.5;
external methods to report sexual abuse and X 606.5.1; 606.5.2; 609.6; 609.6.1
sexual harassment.
Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns Lexipol Policy Section 609.4.5
of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be
X
addressed and documented in accordance with written
policies and procedures within a specified timeframe.
1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Lexipol Policy Sections 209.3; 209.4.2;
A written report of all incidents which result in physical 209.4.5; 209.5.3; 400.6.3
harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or
Compliance with this regulation is based on
death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be X
review of the policy and procedure. Review
maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by
of the Reporting of Incidents policy and
the staff and submitted to the facility manager by the
procedures revealed compliance with this
end of the shift, unless additional time is necessary and regulation.
authorized by the facility manager or designee.
1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT DNA Lexipol Policy Section 514.1.1
SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS
DNA collection is not conducted at this
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized facility.
law enforcement, custodial, or corrections
personnel including peace officers, may employ
X
reasonable force to collect blood specimens, saliva
samples, and thumb or palm print impressions
from individuals who are required 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 section, the “use of Lexipol Policy Sections 514.1.1; 514.5
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that
an objective, trained and competent correctional
X
employee, faced with similar facts and
circumstances, would consider necessary and
reasonable to gain compliance with this section.
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(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Lexipol Policy Section 522.5
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to
secure voluntary compliance shall be documented
X
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 Lexipol Policy Section 522.5.1
written authorization of the supervising officer on
duty. The authorization shall include information
X
that reflects the fact that the offender was asked
to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or
impression and refused.
(1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell Lexipol Policy Section 522.5.1
extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped.
Video shall be directed at the cell extraction
event. The videotape shall be retained by the
X
agency for the length of time required by
statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video
as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape
shall be retained administratively.
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1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Lexipol Policy Sections 1000.2; 1000.3;
1000.4
(a) School Programs
Facility is a Special Purpose Juvenile Hall and
The County Board of Education shall provide for the
is not required to provide an ongoing
administration and operation of juvenile court education.
schools in conjunction with the Chief Probation
If a youth is engaged in a home-study
Officer, or designee pursuant to applicable State
program prior to placement, the agency
laws. The school and facility administrators shall
allows continuation of that program.
develop and implement written policy and
procedures to ensure communication and
coordination between educators and probation
staff. Culturally responsive and trauma-informed
approaches should be applied when providing
instruction. Education staff should collaborate with
the facility administrator to use technology to
facilitate learning and ensure safe technology
X
practices. The facility administrator shall request an
annual review of each required element of the
program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a
report or review checklist on compliance,
deficiencies, and corrective action needed to
achieve compliance with this section. Such a review,
when conducted, cannot be delegated to the
principal or any other staff of any juvenile court
school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall
conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified
outside agency or individual. Upon receipt of the
review, the facility administrator or designee shall
review each item with the Superintendent of
Schools and shall take whatever corrective action is
necessary to address each deficiency and to fully
protect the educational interests of all youth in the
facility.
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(b) Required Elements School annual evaluation completed on
03/31/2021 by Susan Justice, Alternative
The facility school program shall comply with the
Education Coordinator, Mt. Tallac High
State Education Code and County Board of
School.
Education policies, all applicable federal education
statutes and regulations and provide for an annual
evaluation of the educational program offerings. As
stated in the 2009 California Standards for the
X
Teaching Profession, teachers shall establish and
maintain learning environments that are physically,
emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be
provided a rigorous, quality educational program
that responds to the different learning styles and
abilities of students and prepares them for high
school graduation, career entry, and post-
secondary education.
All youth shall be treated equally, and the education
program shall be free from discriminatory action.
X
Staff shall refer to transgender, intersex and gender-
nonconforming youth by their preferred name and
gender.
(1) The course of study shall comply with the State
X
Education Code and include, but not be limited to,
courses required for high school graduation.
(2) Information and preparation for the High School
Equivalency Test as approved by the California
X
Department of Education shall be made available to
eligible youth.
(3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary education
X
and vocational opportunities.
(4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Tests
X
as approved by the California Department of
Education, shall be made available when possible.
(5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth
X
who do not demonstrate sufficient progress
towards grade level standards.
(6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with
State Education Code Requirements for juvenile
court schools. The facility administrator, in
conjunction with education staff, must ensure that
X
operational procedures do not interfere with the
time afforded for the minimum instructional day.
Absences, time out of class or educational
instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be
documented.
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(7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless of
classification, housing, security status, disciplinary
or separation status, including room confinement,
except when providing education poses an
X
immediate threat to the safety of self or others.
Education includes, but is not limited to, related
services as provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or
Individualized Education Program (IEP).
(c) School Discipline
(1) Positive behavior management will be implemented
to reduce the need for disciplinary action in the X
school setting and be integrated into the facility's
overall behavioral management plan and security
system.
(2) School staff shall be advised of administrative
X
decisions made by probation staff that may affect
the educational programming of students.
(3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Education
Code, expulsion/suspension from school shall be
imposed only when other means of correction fails
to bring about proper conduct. School staff shall
follow the appropriate due process safeguards as
X
set forth in the State Education Code including the
rights of students with special needs. School staff
shall document the other means of correction used
prior to imposing expulsion/ suspension if an
expulsion/suspension is ultimately imposed.
(4) The facility administrator, in conjunction with
education staff will develop policies and procedures
X
that address the rights of any student who has
continuing difficulty completing a school day.
(d) Provisions for Special Populations
(1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be
observed for all individuals with disabilities or
X
suspected disabilities. This includes but is not
limited to child find, assessment, continuum of
alternative placements, manifestation determination
reviews, and implementation of Section 504 Plans
and Individualized Education Programs.
(2) Youth identified as English Learners (EL) shall be
afforded an educational program that addresses their
X
language needs pursuant to all applicable state and
federal laws and regulations governing programs for
EL students.
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(e) Educational Screening and Admission
X
(1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a
record maintained that documents a youth's
educational history, including but not limited to:
(A) School progress/school history; X
(B) Home Language Survey and the results of the State X
Test used for English language proficiency;
(C) Needs and services of special populations as defined
X
by the State Education Code, including but not
limited to, students with special needs.
(D) Discipline problems. X
(2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school.
Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to
X
determine the youth's general academic functioning
levels to enable placement in core curriculum
courses.
(3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary
X
education plan shall be developed for each youth
within five school days.
(4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with
the State Education Code and request the youth's
records from his/her prior school(s), including, but
not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education
Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment X
scores, immunization records, exit grades, and
partial credits. Upon receipt of the transcripts, the
youth's educational plan shall be reviewed with the
youth and modified as needed. Youth should be
informed of the credits they need to graduate.
(f) Educational Reporting
X
(1) The complete facility educational record of the youth
shall be forwarded to the next educational placement
in accordance with the State Education Code.
(2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall provide
appropriate credit (full or partial) for course work X
completed while in juvenile court school in
accordance with the State Education Code.
(g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning
(1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief
Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies
X
and procedures to meet the transition needs of youth,
including the development of an education transition
plan, in accordance with the State Education Code
and in alignment with Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Juvenile Facilities, Section 1355.
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(h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities
(1) The school and facility administrator should,
whenever possible, collaborate with local post- X
secondary education providers to facilitate access to
educational and vocational opportunities for youth
that considers the use of technology to implement
these programs.
1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Lexipol Policy Section 1002
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based on
written policies and procedures for programs, X review of the policy and procedure. Review
recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to of the Programs, Recreation, and Exercise
minimize the amount of time youth are in their rooms policy and procedures revealed compliance
or their bed area. with this regulation.
Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Lexipol Policy Section 1002.3
programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three
hours a day during the week and five hours a day each
X
Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which
one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather
permitting.
A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Lexipol Policy Section 1002.3
exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding
X
by the administrator/manager or designee that a youth
represents a threat to the safety and security of the
facility.
Such program, recreation, and exercise schedule shall Lexipol Policy Section 1002.3
X
be posted in the living units.
There will be a written annual review of the programs, Lexipol Policy Section 1002.3
recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to
X Annual programs review completed by Chief
ensure content offered is current, consistent, and
Thomson on 9/2/2022.
relevant to the population.
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(a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Lexipol Policy Sections 1002.2; 1002.6
opportunity for at least one hour of daily
Youth programs are documented in the
programming to include, but not be limited to,
Juvenile Center logbooks.
trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best
practice interventions that are culturally relevant
and linguistically appropriate, or pro-social
interventions and activities designed to reduce
recidivism. These programs should be based on the
X
youth’s individual needs as required by Sections
1355 and 1356. Such programs may be provided
under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer or
the County Office of Education and can be
administered by county partners such as mental
health agencies, community based organizations,
faith-based organizations or Probation staff.
Programs may include but are not limited to:
(1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; List of programs was provided prior to the
(2) Management of Stress and Trauma; completion of the inspection.
(3) Anger Management;
(4) Conflict Resolution;
(5) Juvenile Justice System;
(6) Trauma-related interventions;
(7) Victim Awareness;
(8) Self-Improvement;
(9) Parenting Skills and support;
X
(10) Tolerance and Diversity;
(11) Healing Informed Approaches;
(12) Interventions by Credible Messengers;
(13) Gender Specific Programming;
(14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression;
(15) CPR and First Aid training;
(16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement;
(17) Career and leadership opportunities; and,
(18) Other topics suitable to the youth population.
(b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the Lexipol Policy Section 1002.5
opportunity for at least one hour of daily access to
unscheduled activities such as leisure reading, letter
X
writing, and entertainment. Activities shall be
supervised and include orientation and may include
coaching of youth.
(c) Exercise. All youth shall be provided with the Lexipol Policy Sections 1002.4; 1002.7
X
opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle
activity each day.
The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period Lexipol Policy Section 1002.7
not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and
X
programs. The administrator/manager shall document
the reasons why suspension of recreation and programs
occurs.
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1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Lexipol Policy Section 1007
The facility administrator shall provide access to Within the meaning of the regulations, this
religious services and/or religious counseling at least section does not apply. However, when a
once each week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth requests contact with their spiritual
X
advisor, staff will make every effort to arrange
youth shall be allowed to participate in an activity
telephone contact or visitation if it is feasible
outside of their room if he/she elects not to participate
to do so.
in religious programs.
Religious programs shall provide for:
(a) opportunity for religious services and practices; X Lexipol Policy Section 1007.10
(b) availability of clergy; and, X Lexipol Policy Sections 1007.4; 1007.13
(c) availability of religious diets. X Lexipol Policy Section 1007.6
1373 WORK PROGRAM Lexipol Policy Sections 1005.1; 1005.3
The facility administrator shall develop policies and Compliance with this regulation is based on
procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment review of the policy and procedure. Review
of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth of the Work Program policy and procedures
X
revealed compliance with this regulation.
shall be meaningful, constructive and related to
vocational training or increasing a youth's sense of
Youth may participate in basic housekeeping
responsibility. Work programs shall not be imposed as a functions of the facility as well as community
disciplinary measure. service projects.
1374 VISITING Lexipol Policy Sections 1008.2; 1008.3;
1008.3.2
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures for visiting, that include Youth can receive visits by parents, guardians
provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to or persons standing in loco parentis, at
reasonable times.
receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing
X
in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family
members, such as grandparents and siblings, and
supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the
approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in
conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best
interest of the youth.
All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Lexipol Policy Section 1008.3; 1008.6
the limitations necessary to maintain order and security.
Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the
visitor’s criminal history. The staff shall determine in
X
each case, whether the visitor’s criminal history
represents a risk to the safety of youth or staff in the
facility. Any denial of visitation or limitation on
visitations shall be communicated to the youth, person
denied and facility administrator.
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Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two Lexipol Policy Section 1008.3.2
hours per week. Visits may be supervised, but
X
conversations shall not be monitored unless there is a
security or safety need.
Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour Lexipol Policy Section 1008.8
minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours,
shall be accommodated as necessary and within the
discretion of the facility administrator or designee.
X
Family therapy and professional visits shall be
accommodated outside the provisions of this
regulation. Facilities may provide visitation
opportunities outside of normal visiting hours to
accommodate special visits.
The facility may provide access to technology as an Lexipol Policy Section 1008.3.2
X
alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person
visiting.
1375 CORRESPONDENCE Lexipol Policy Section 1001
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based on
X
written policies and procedures for correspondence review of the policy and procedure. Review
which provide that: of the Correspondence policy and procedures
revealed compliance with this regulation.
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that Lexipol Policy Section 1001.3
X
youth may send or receive;
(b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; X Lexipol Policy Section 1001.10
(c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Lexipol Policy Section 1001.4
federal courts, any member of the State Bar or
holder of public office, and the Board; however,
X
authorized facility staff may open and inspect such
mail only to search for contraband and in the
presence of the youth; and,
(d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that Lexipol Policy Sections 1001.6; 1001.6.1;
described in (c), may be read by staff only when 1001.6.2
there is reasonable cause to believe facility safety X
and security, public safety, or youth safety is
jeopardized.
1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Lexipol Policy Sections 1006.1; 1006.3
The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop Compliance with this regulation is based on
and implement written policies and procedures to X review of the policy and procedure. Review
provide youth with access to telephone of the Telephone Access policy and
communications. Procedures revealed compliance with this
regulation.
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1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Lexipol Policy Section 603
The facility administrator shall develop written Compliance with this regulation is based on
procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access X review of the policy and procedure. Review
of the Access to Legal Services policy and
to the courts and legal services. Such access shall
procedures revealed compliance with this
include:
regulation.
(a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed Lexipol Policy Section 603.3
X
attorneys and their authorized representatives;
(b) provision for confidential consultation with Lexipol Policy Section 603.4
X
attorneys; and,
(c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Lexipol Policy Sections 603.7; 1001.10
X
cost-free telephone access as appropriate.
1390 DISCIPLINE Lexipol Policy Section 600
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based on
written policies and procedures for the discipline of review of the policy and procedure. Review
youth that shall promote acceptable behavior; including of the Discipline policy and procedures
the use of positive behavior interventions and supports. X
revealed compliance with this regulation.
Discipline shall be imposed at the least restrictive level
which promotes the desired behavior and shall not
include corporal punishment, group punishment,
physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of
the following is not permitted:
(a) bed and bedding; X Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
(b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
X
and personal hygiene items, and clean clothing;
(c) full nutrition; X Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
(d) contact with parent or attorney; X Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
(e) exercise; X Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
(f) medical services and counseling; X Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
(g) religious services; X Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
(h) clean and sanitary living conditions; X Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
(i) the right to send and receive mail; X Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
(j) education; and, X Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
(k) rehabilitative programming. X Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Lexipol Policy Section 600.3; 600.5.3; 600.7
and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth.
Such rules and penalties shall include both major
violations and minor violations, be stated simply and
X
affirmatively, and be made available to all youth.
Provision shall be made to provide accessible
information to youth with disabilities, limited English
proficiency, or limited literacy.
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1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Lexipol Policy Section 600
The facility administrator shall develop and implement Compliance with this regulation is based on
written policies and procedures for the administration X review of the policy and procedure. Review
of discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: of the Discipline Process policy and
procedures revealed compliance with this
regulation.
(a) designation of personnel authorized to impose Lexipol Policy Section 600.7
X
discipline for violation of rules;
(b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; X Lexipol Policy Section 600.6
(c) definition of major and minor rule violations and Lexipol Policy Sections 600.4; 600.4.1; 600.5
their consequences, and due process X
requirements;
(d) trauma-informed approaches and positive Lexipol Policy Section 600.3.1
X
behavior interventions;
(e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Lexipol Policy Sections 600.4; 600.4.1; 600.7
counseling, advising the youth of expected
conduct imposing a minor consequence. Discipline
X
shall be accompanied by written documentation
and a policy of review and appeal to a supervisor;
and,
(f) major rule violations and the discipline process Lexipol Policy Section 600.5
shall be documented and require the following:
X
No major rule violations that required due
process during this inspection cycle.
(1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; X Lexipol Policy Sections 600.5; 600.5.3
(2) accommodations provided to youth with Lexipol Policy Section 600.5.7
disabilities, limited literacy, and English X
language learners;
(3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Lexipol Policy Section 600.5.4
X
incident;
(4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Lexipol Policy Section 600.5.4
X
evidence and testimony;
(5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in Lexipol Policy Section 600.5.7
X
the hearing process;
(6) provision for administrative review. X Lexipol Policy Section 600.5.10
(g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Lexipol Policy Section 600.7.1
commitment program, but not a return to court,
X
will follow the due process provisions in subsection
(e) above.
f
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REVIEW OF NON REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
GRANT FUNDING OR CODE REFERENCE YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE - COMMENTS
JUVENILE PROBATION AND CAMPS FUNDING (JPCF) (Camps Only)
The programs/services identified on the JPCF – Camp
Allocation Eligibility Form are being provided at the
X
facility. (Refer to the JPCF Program Agreement, Attachment
B)
208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN THE FACILITY
The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of
X
age and older.
The facility has been approved to hold persons under
X
the juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21.
The facility continues to comply with the requirements
of 208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of X
the facility) as outlined in the county’s application.
JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT MONITORING (JJDPA)
WIC 206 SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR WIC 300
MINORS Violation
Dependent or neglected minors who are defined under
X
Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code
(WIC) are held only in non-secure, separate and
segregated facilities.
DETENTION OF STATUS OFFENDERS (WIC 601) AND
FEDERAL MINORS X
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are held in the facility.
Status Offenders (WIC 601) are kept separate from Violation
X
Juvenile Delinquents (WIC 602)? (WIC 207[d]).
Federal Minors (ICE Holds or ORR Contract) are held in
X
the facility.
If yes to the above, the Monthly Report on the
Detention of Status Offenders/Federal Minors is X
submitted to the BSCC.
WIC 208 SEPARATION OF MINORS AND ADULT
INMATES (JJDPA 42 USC 5633, Sec 223,
State Plans (a)[12])
Are adult inmates held in the facility? (When a person X
in detention is proceeding through the adult court,
AND that person is 18 years of age or older that
person is an adult inmate.)
If adult inmates are held, they are appropriately Violation
X
separated from minors.
Adult inmates from an adult facility (e.g. inmate
workers or “Scared Straight” programs) are not Violation
X
allowed in the facility in a manner that allows contact
with minors.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 7136
FACILITY: Inyo County Special Purpose Juvenile Hall TYPE: SPJH RC: 16
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: December 14, 2022
ALL DIMENSIONS BASED ON CYA DATA UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED.
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Unit Room Applicable # Each Room Total Size (L x W x H) or FIXTURES* COMMENTS
Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC Square/Cubic Feet T U W F S
Intake/Booking
1 Holding Pre-98 1 1 1 (1) 7’ x 8’ x 10 To be used for Temporary Holding.
(56 sq. ft)
2 Holding Pre-98 1 2 2 2 8’4” x 12’ x 10 May also be used to house youth, if day room is
staffed.
(100.8 sq. ft.)
3 Safety Pre-98 1 1 (1) 9’5” x 8’ 10’ Closed – Storing Ping Pong Table.
Note: Intake unit has a full bathroom with a shower. Day room is approximately 143 sq. ft. with built in table and bench with seating for four (4) and drinking fountain. The control
station adjacent to intake is staffed when a minor is present. Rooms measured to determine whether minors can be housed in this unit. Only one room contained sufficient square
feet to be used as a sleeping room. Facility rated capacity has been increased to reflect inclusion of this location for housing. 1
1 Double Pre- 98 1 2 2 2 110 sq. ft. 1 1 1
2 Double Pre-98 1 2 2 2 110 sq. ft. 1 1 1
3 Double Pre-98 1 2 2 2 110 sq. ft. 1 1 1
4 Double Pre-98 1 2 2 2 110 sq. ft. 1 1 1
5 Triple Pre-98 1 3 3 3 165 sq. ft. 1 1 1
6 Triple Pre-98 1 3 3 3 165 sq. ft. 1 1 1
4 One shower- is handicap accessible.
Classroo Pre-98 1 (20) (20)
m
Comments: Chief Probation Officer Jeff Thomson reports no changes to the facility during the 2020-2022 inspection cycle. It should be noted the facility did not occupy any youths
during the 2020-2022 inspection cycle.
1 Rated Capacity increased during the May 2012 inspection.
*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.
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JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: Pre-19981
BSCC Code: 7136
FACILITY NAME: Inyo County Special Purpose Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: SPJH
CONSTRUCTION/REMODEL DATE(S): Opened 1995
IDENTIFY FACILITY PHYSICAL PLANT MODIFICATIONS SINCE 1992: N/A
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Craigus Thompson Sr. DATE: December 14, 2022
Comments: Chief Probation Officer Jeff Thomson reports no changes to the facility during the 2020-2022 inspection cycle. It should be
noted the facility did not occupy any youths during the 20-22 inspection cycle.
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
RECEPTION AREA (JH) 2 holding rooms.
X 1 safety room (currently used as storage).
Holding Rooms:
Contain 15 square feet per minor;
Have sufficient seating to accommodate the rated
X
capacity based on floor space;
Provide access to water closets and wash basins at a
X
ratio of a 1:8; and
Provide access to drinking fountain. X Intake and Control.
Provide access to telephone. X
Provide access to private room(s) for interviews. X
MEDICAL EXAM SPACE (JH & CAMP)
Space or room(s) afford privacy, are equipped to carry out X
routine examinations and emergency care and have
sufficient locked storage space for medical supplies.
LIVING UNITS (JH AND SPJH) The facility has a rated capacity of 16. 2 rooms with
3 beds. 4 rooms with 2 beds. 1 room with 2 beds in
X
Living units are designed to accommodate no more than 30 Intake Unit –added in 2012.
minors and contain:
Showers at a ratio of 1:6; X
Washbasins at a ratio of 1:6; X
Water closets at a ratio of 1:6 or water closet and one
X
urinal for every 15 boys; and,
Access to a drinking fountain by minors and staff. X
Doors of each sleeping room have a view panel (maximum
of 144 square inches of shatter-proof glass or plastic
X
materials) that allows the visual supervision of all parts of
the room.
Hallways in the detention living units are at least eight feet
wide. If rooms are located on only one side, or if room X
doors are staggered, hallways are at least six feet wide.
SINGLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) The facility does not have any single occupancy
rooms.
X
Contain a minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space and 63
cubic feet of floor space.
1 Regulations on this checklist are from the Pre-1998 Title 15 Sections 4272/4315.3(Juvenile Halls & Special Purpose Juvenile Halls) and 4323 (Camps & Ranches).
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
DOUBLE ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) Two rooms were designed and approved by
California Youth Authority for three beds. These
X
Contain a minimum of 800 cubic feet of airspace and 100 rooms have 165 sq. ft. of floor space.
square feet of floor space.
DORMITORY SLEEPING AREAS (JH & CAMP)
X
Contain a minimum of 400 cubic feet of airspace and 50
square feet of floor space per minor.
LOCKED SLEEPING ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP)
Contain an individual or combination drinking fountain,
X
wash basin and toilet, unless a communication system or
procedure is in effect to give minor immediate access to
these fixtures.
PLUMBING FIXTURES (CAMP) The facility is not a camp.
The following plumbing fixtures are adjacent to each
X
sleeping area:
Shower or bathtub at a ratio of 1:6;
Washbasins at a ratio of 1:10; X
Access to toilets at a ratio of 1:10 or toilet and one
X
urinal for every 15 boys; and,
Access to a drinking fountain. X
BEDS AND MATTRESSES (JH, SPJH & CAMP)
Beds and mattresses are: X
A least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long;
Spaced at least 36 inches apart and at least 12 inches off
X
the floor; and,
Mattresses are made of a fire retardant material. X
INTERVIEW ROOMS (JH, SPJH & CAMP) There are two interview rooms adjacent to the
Central Control station.
X
There is one interview room for each detention unit in
juvenile halls and special purpose juvenile halls.
There is a private room suitably equipped for conferences
X
and interviews in each camp.
LIGHTING (JH, SPJH & CAMP)
There are at least 50 foot candles of illumination at desk
X
level and, at night, there is a maximum illumination of two
foot candles at bed level in individual and multiple
occupancy rooms.
ACADEMIC CLASSROOM (JH & CAMP)
Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet with
a teacher's desk and work area, and a minimum of 28 square X
feet per student. Classrooms should be designed for no
more than 15 students.
98: Designed for no more than 20 students
DINING SPACE (JH & CAMP)
X
There is a minimum of 15 square feet of space for each
person being fed at any given time.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SPACE (JH & CAMP) The facility has a large day room.
(See 2001 regulations for revised calculations.)
There is indoor space consisting of at least 30 square feet of X
clear space for each minor, which may be included in a day
room, a recreational building, or a multipurpose space
(gymnasium).
There is outdoor and/or multipurpose (gymnasium) space The exercise area meets and exceeds these
consisting of: requirements.
X
No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' outdoor
and/or multipurpose space (gymnasium) for a facility
with a capacity of 40 or less.
No less than the equivalent of 90' X 100' hardtop area
and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose space
(gymnasium) for a camp with a capacity of more than X
40, and a juvenile hall with a capacity between 41 to
100 minors.
No less than the equivalent of two 90' X 100' hardtop
area and 260 X 260' field area and/or multipurpose
space (gymnasium) for a camp with a capacity of more X
than 40 and a juvenile hall with a capacity in excess of
101 minors.
Lighting is adequate for security and evening recreational
X
activities in camps.
STORAGE SPACE (JH, SPJH & CAMP)
X
Each minor is provided 9 cubic feet of secure storage space
for personal clothing and belongings.
Camps shall have adequate space (12 square feet of floor
area is recommended) for bulk and activity storage X
equipment.
MULTIPURPOSE SPACE OR ROOM (SPJH)
There is a multipurpose space or room that provides space
X
for reception, dining, recreation, exercise and/or education.
This room contains a minimum of:
30 square feet of clear floor space per minor in the
X
room;
10 feet by 20 feet floor dimensions; and, X
1600 cubic feet of air space with a minimum ceiling
X
height of eight feet.
SPECIAL PURPOSE JH EXEMPTIONS
SPJHs are exempt from the following Pre-1998 Title 15
regulations:
X
Section 4272(b) Medical exam rooms
Section 4272(m) Academic classrooms
Section 4272(n) Dining space
Section 4272(o) Physical activities space
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