Los Angeles PROB Los Padrinos (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

April 8, 2026 Guillermo Viera Rosa, Chief Probation Officer Los Angeles Probation Department 9150 E. Imperial Hwy. Downey, CA 90242 2025-2026 UNANNOUNCED VISIT, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Viera Rosa: An Unannounced Inspection of the Los Angeles County Probation Department was completed for the following facility on March 8, 2026. FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall 7201 JH This inspection was conducted pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 209 and 885 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations. INSPECTION RESULTS The unannounced inspection focused on meeting with and interviewing youth throughout the facility to determine whether they were receiving required programs, recreation, and exercise. We also looked at the condition of the facility and observed visiting as it was in progress while onsite. Youth were randomly selected from living units for interviews. We viewed and participated in a town hall meeting. We also spoke with staff and supervisors encountered during our walkthrough. Assistant Director Tillman escorted us during the visit. No video or document review was conducted during this inspection. Facility Conditions and Visiting Operations The facility was observed to be clean and orderly. Visiting was in progress at the time of our arrival. Operations staff reported that visiting had begun on time and was proceeding smoothly. We observed parents being escorted to visiting areas and youth actively engaged in visiting with family members. Youth who were not visiting were participating in free-time activities in the unit dayrooms. We provided technical assistance regarding window glazing because there were several windows that were either occluded due to excessive etching on the glass, with a substance on the glass, or were covered with paper limiting staff view into the rooms. The supervisor of the unit immediately addressed the issue and noted it will be addressed with all staff in the unit. Guillermo Viera Rosa Chief Probation Officer Page 2 Exercise All youth interviewed reported going outside for exercise when weather permits. When asked about rainy days, some youth stated they use the gym, while others described indoor activities such as dodgeball, handball, pickleball, or using water-weight bags. It remains unclear whether indoor large muscle exercise is consistently organized by staff or if youth independently choose activities that may not meet the intent of structured exercise. We observed only a limited amount of exercise equipment, primarily a few water-weight bags in some units, and noted that many of the activities mentioned can only accommodate a small number of youth at a time. We again provided technical assistance, recommending the purchase of additional equipment or an alternative use of the space to allow more youth to participate in large muscle exercise simultaneously. Programming Youth consistently reported that a Community-Based Program generally visits daily and, when they do not, staff conduct programming on various topics. However, youth responses regarding the duration of staff-led programs were inconsistent across units and buildings. When asked if staff-led programs were for one hour as required by regulation, youth gave a wide range of responses. We provided technical assistance reminding staff that if a program runs for less than the required one-hour minimum, documentation should reflect the reason(s) the programs were less than the one-hour minimum. Youth also expressed interest in more diverse and age-appropriate programming, particularly for those detained for longer periods. Several youth requested programs designed for older or more mature populations. Recreation All youth interviewed stated they receive more than the required amount of recreation time. During recreation, youth typically make phone calls, watch television, and play video games. We discussed adding activities that could enhance and diversify the recreational period. We noted that this has been addressed in several comprehensive and targeted inspections previously. This concludes the report for the unannounced visit to Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. No further action is required at this time * * * Please email me at lisa.southwell@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 322-1638 if you have any questions. 7201+ Los Angeles PROB Los Padrinos JH UI LTR 25-26 Guillermo Viera Rosa Chief Probation Officer Page 3 Sincerely, LISA SOUTHWELL Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Cc: Presiding Judge, Los Angeles County Juvenile Court* Chair, Probation Oversight Committee, Los Angeles County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County* County Administrator, Los Angeles County* Jocelyn Roman, Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Monica Gastelum, Senior Director, Los Angeles County Kimberly Tillman, Director, Los Angeles County *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7201+ Los Angeles PROB Los Padrinos JH UI LTR 25-26