Mendocino PROB (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

February 9, 2026 Izen Locatelli, Chief Probation Officer Mendocino County Probation Department 585 Low Gap Road Ukiah, CA, 95482 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, MENDOCINO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITY Dear Chief Locatelli: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Mendocino County Probation Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, and the following facility was inspected on Monday, August 4, 2025. FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Mendocino County Juvenile Hall 7316 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. In addition to the inspection(s) by the BSCC, Title 15, Section 1313, and its authorizing statute require annual inspections conducted by a local Health Officer, fire authority having jurisdiction, county building inspection by an agency designated by the County Board of Supervisors, County Superintendent of Schools, Juvenile Court, and Juvenile Justice Commission. The results of those inspections are considered a part of this report. The Mendocino County Juvenile Hall was unable to schedule the Nutritional Health Evaluation prior to the comprehensive inspection date. The agency was informed to forward the completed Nutritional Health Evaluation report to BSCC staff once received from the evaluating agency. It should be noted that the facility does not prepare meals onsite. The agency contracts with the county Jail to prepare and deliver meals to the facility daily. The monthly menus were reviewed by Registered Dietitian Paige Bloch on February 6, 2025. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information. Izen Locatelli Chief Probation Officer Page 2 No items of noncompliance were identified with Title 24 Minimum Standards. Refer to the Physical Plant Evaluation and Living Area Space Evaluation attachments for information related to Rated Capacity. An Exit Briefing with your staff was held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. * * * Please email me at ray.watson@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 846-5986 if you have any questions. Sincerely, RAY WATSON Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Cc: Presiding Judge, Mendocino County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Mendocino County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Mendocino County* County Administrator, Mendocino County* Katie Ford, Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Mendocino County Probation John Bedner, Division Manager, Mendocino County Probation *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7316 Mendocino PROB JH CI LTR 25-26 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7316 FACILITY NAME: Mendocino County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Izen Locatelli, Chief Probation Officer; Katie Ford, Assistant Chief Probation Officer; John Bedner, Division Manager; Angela Fisherweaver, PA Mendocino County Public Health; Cliff Landis, Clinical Manager; Mindy Ramos, School Teacher – MCOE; Chritopher Watts, Supervising YCO; Shawn Lockhart, Youth Corrections Officer; one female youth age 17; one male youth age 17; one male youth age 16 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ray Watson DATE: August 4th & 5th 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF On September 25, 2024, an annual building 9B BUILDING AND GROUNDS inspection was conducted by Gilbert Studer from the Mendocino County Department of On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each Planning and Building Services. There were juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ several minor items to be corrected, noted in inspection and evaluation from the following: the report. All items were corrected by (a) county building inspector or person designated by the February 2025. Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire The Ukiah Valley Fire Authority conducted a 10B clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section fire inspection of the juvenile facility on 13146.1(a) and (b); November 21, 2023. All deficiencies noted in ☒ ☐ ☐ the inspection report were corrected before January 19, 2024. (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with Environmental Health: November 15, 2024 11B Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Completed by Melissa Hernandez. No noncompliance issues were found during the evaluation. Nutritional Health: The nutritional health inspection was not completed at the time of the BSCC inspection. The agency contracts ☒ ☐ ☐ with the county Jail to prepare and deliver meals to the facility daily. However, the agency was informed to complete and forward the evaluation report to BSCC when it is completed. The agency did have the menu reviewed by Registered Dietitian Paige Bloch on February 6, 2025. 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 Juvenile Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 for the complete list and text of regulations. 2 Excerpts from facility policies, procedures, or other reference documents are indicated in italicized text. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Medical / Mental Health: February 5, 2025. Conducted by Angle Slater, Relief Nurse Manager at Mendocino County Public Health. (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of An annual review and evaluation of the 12B educational services and facilities as required in Section Mendocino County Juvenile Hall education 1370; program was conducted on May 15, 2025, by ☒ ☐ ☐ Jason Iversen, Director of Student Services - Ukiah Unified School District. (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the The Mendocino County Juvenile Hall was 13B Welfare and Institutions Code; and, inspected by Presiding Juvenile Court Judge Carly Dolan on December 23, 2024. Judge ☒ ☐ ☐ Dolan found that the Juvenile Hall meets minimum standards. (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) Chair, 14B Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Sarah Martin, submitted the annual JJC Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the report documenting the juvenile facility Welfare and Institutions Code. inspection that was conducted on April 18, ☒ ☐ ☐ 2025. The report did not contain any areas of concern. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS Policy: Section 100 – Organizational 15B Structure, Appointment, and Responsibility Note: Compliance with this section is determined by receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter confirming that all elements of regulation are met. The agency provided a letter of certification from Chief Izen Locatelli, dated July 29, 2025, (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ confirming compliance with this regulation. 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 Policy: Section 1200 - Recruitment and Each facility shall: Selection (1) recruit and hire employees who possess knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job ☒ ☐ ☐ classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules; (2) require a medical evaluation and physical Policy: Section 1200.4 - Selection Process examination including tuberculosis screening test 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 Policy: Section 1200. 7 – Employment and training requirements adopted by the Board Standards ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new Policy: Section 1200.5 – Background employee, and psychological examination in Investigation accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- Policy: Section 307 - Volunteers employees of the facility, who may be present at the facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications 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 Policy: Section 216 – Staffing Plan Each juvenile facility shall: We reviewed the agency’s policies and (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to procedures and staffing plan for the carry out the overall facility operation and its Mendocino County Juvenile Hall. We also programming, to provide for safety and security of youth interviewed facility staff and youth housed at and staff, and meet established standards and the facility to assist with determining if the regulations; facility has sufficient staffing to carry out the overall facility operation and its programming. The population at the facility on the day of inspection was made up of seven males and three females. The agency had the following staff allocations assigned to the juvenile hall: • 1 Probation Manager ☒ ☐ ☐ • 4 Supervising YCO • 13 Youth Corrections Officers • 5 Extra Help YCO • 1 Support Staff • 4 Medical Staff • 1 Mental Health Professional The Division Manager, John Bedner, is onsite and provides assistance to juvenile hall staff when needed. The agency allows trained Deputy Probation Officers to accept overtime shifts in juvenile hall to fill gaps. The agency is small but utilizes its staffing to achieve compliance with this regulation. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied Policy: Section 216.3.1 – Staffing Plan because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent ☒ ☐ ☐ exigent circumstances; (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to Policy: Section 216.3.1(b) – Staffing Plan ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times Policy: Section 216.3.1(c) – Staffing Plan who is responsible for operations and activities and has completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course There is a fully trained Supervising YCO on and PC 832 training; each shift responsible for the overall operations and activities for the day. We ☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed staff and youth and determined that they are aware of which staff person is the lead on each shift. (e) have at least one staff member present on each living Policy: Section 216.3.1(e) – Staffing Plan unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the Policy: Section 216 – Staffing Plan number and security of living units, including staff qualified and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct The agency contracts with the county Jail to food preparation and servings; conduct related training prepare and deliver youth meals daily. The programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ meals meet local and state standards, but the records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional youth we interviewed expressed that they standards prepared by an outside source; would like to have better options on the menu. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, Policy: Section 201.5 – Separation of Duties medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, transportation, control room, facility 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 Policy: Section 201.3 – Supervision of Youth continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to temporary variations in staff assignments to meet special ☒ ☐ ☐ program needs. Staffing shall be in compliance with a minimum youth-staff ratio for the following facility types: (1) Juvenile Halls Policy: Section 201.3 – Supervision of Youths (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on We reviewed staffing rosters and shift duty for each 10 youth in detention; schedules; we also interviewed youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ staff to assist with determining compliance with this regulation. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their Policy: Section 201.3 – Supervision of Youths room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff Policy: Section 201.3 – Supervision of Youths members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an 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 Policy: Section 201.3 – Supervision of duty who is the same gender as youth housed in Youths; 216.3.1 – Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other Policy: Section 201.3.1 – Other Staff duties such as administration, supervision of Positions personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ ☐ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls Mendocino County Juvenile Hall does not (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- operate as a Special Purpose Juvenile Hall. awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ each 10 youth in detention; (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☐ ☐ ☒ youth in detention; 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the number of youth in detention, unless an 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 who is the same gender as youth housed in ☐ ☐ ☒ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (3) Camps Mendocino County Juvenile Hall does not (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one operate a Camp. wide-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 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 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 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 ☐ ☐ ☒ function of the camp in determining the level of supervision necessary to maintain the safety and welfare of youth and staff; (F) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☐ ☐ ☒ farm, forestry, kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION Policy: Section 300 – Employee Orientation; AND TRAINING 302 Training (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to We reviewed the agency’s training records their duties, including: and checklist for the required 40-hour staff (1) youth supervision duties; orientation. All new staff complete a training program before they are allowed to assume any responsibilities for the supervision of youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ We spoke with Division Manager John Bedner, and he informed BSCC staff that he is in the process of revamping the training program that has existed for years. The agency will continue to document and ensure new staff complete the minimum 40 hours of orientation prior to assuming any supervision duties. Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee (3) the identity of their supervisor; Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee them; Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee their responsibility; and Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Orientation; 302 Training receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific orientation, including: We reviewed staff training records and (1) individual and group supervision techniques; ☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed staff working in the facility to assist with determining compliance with this regulation. (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Orientation; 302 Training attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee (6) review of policies and procedures referencing Orientation; 302 Training trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee (8) routine security measures, including facility Orientation; 302 Training perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Orientation; 302 Training mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee (10) documentation; and Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee (11) fire/life safety training Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee youth supervision staff member shall successfully Orientation; 302 Training complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section The agency sends all new hires to CORE ☒ ☐ ☐ 6035. training during their first twelve months of employment with the agency. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth Policy: Section 300.3.1- Employee supervision staff shall successfully complete training Orientation; 302 Training ☒ ☐ ☐ pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY Policy: Section 402 Fire Safety Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall The agency’s policies and procedures require be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times facility staff to receive training on the use of who meets the training standards established by the ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility’s firefighting equipment within the Board for general fire and life safety which relate first six months of being hired. Staff receive specifically to the facility. an annual refresher after the initial training. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Policy: Section 103 – Detention Manual All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and The Mendocino County Probation implement a manual of written policies and procedures Department uses Lexipol software to create that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are and publish its policies and procedures. The applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made Division Manager is responsible for ensuring available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, policy updates are accurate and procedures and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum are created/modified before being every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those disseminated to line staff. records relating to the standards and requirements set forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board The agency’s policies and procedures also on request. ☒ ☐ ☐ require the Division Manager to review on an The manual shall include: annual basis, “all statutory, regulatory, and all other requirements applicable to the operation of the facility”. Facility staff can access hard copies of the policies and procedures manual or an electronic version stored on the Juvenile Hall Network. (a) table of organization, including channels of Policy: Section 100.7 – Chain of Command communications and a description of job classifications; The agency provided BSCC staff with an Organization Chart, and staff are informed of ☒ ☐ ☐ the channels of communication both verbally and through written procedure. (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of Policy: Section 100.7.2 – General Agency programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile Responsibilities Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel ☒ ☐ ☐ and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility programs; (c) responsibilities of all employees; Policy: Section 100.4 – Juvenile Hall Division Manager Responsibilities; 100.5 – Juvenile Corrections Officer Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Policy: Section 300.3 – Employee Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues Policy: Section 306.3 – Health Care Provider and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract Orientation; 310.4 – Personnel with Regular employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth Contact staff, program providers and volunteers; (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and Policy: Section 220 - Records communication system to ensure: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; Policy: Section 220 – Records (2) legal and proper care of youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 220 – Records (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Policy: Section 220 - Records those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 220 – Records (5) release of information regarding youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 300.3 New Employee (g) ethical responsibilities; Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 300.3.1 – Youth Supervision (h) trauma-informed approaches; Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 300.3.1 – Youth Supervision (i) culturally responsive approaches; Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 300.3.1 – Youth Supervision (j) gender responsive approaches; Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all Policy: Section 607.5 – Youth Non- youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to Discrimination 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 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 Policy: Section 512.3 – Weapons Storage chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Locker; 512.4 – Weapons and Control Device and ammunition, where applicable; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inventory (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Policy: Section 501.5.4 – Medi-Cal Eligibility Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; and Enrollment ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of Policy: Section 305.3 – PREA Training; 305.4 sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. – Specialized Medical Training The policy shall include an approach to preventing, detecting and responding to such conduct and any ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation for reporting such conduct, as well as a provision for reporting such conduct by youth, staff or a third party. 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Policy: Section 402 – Fire Safety The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire The agency provided BSCC staff with department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the documentation for fire drills completed by State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety facility staff. The drills were conducted which shall include, but not be limited to: monthly, but do not contain a description of (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the ☒ ☐ ☐ events. The agency should ensure staff are manual of policy and procedures; covering all the fire safety instructions and evacuation plans outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures. (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff Policy: Section 402.7– Inspections with two-year retention of the inspection record; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Policy: Section 402.3 – Fire Suppression Pre- Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) an evacuation plan; Policy: Section 402.3(d) – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning We reviewed the agency’s emergency ☒ ☐ ☐ evacuation plan. We also interviewed staff working in the facility to ensure they are aware of the emergency evacuation plan. (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Policy: Section 402.3(e) – Fire Suppression Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in Policy: Section 402.3(f) – Fire Suppression the case of fire; and, Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in Policy: Section 402.3(a) – Fire Suppression cooperation with the local fire department. Pre-Planning ☒ ☐ ☐ 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Policy: Section 102 Annual Review and Performance-Based Goals and Objectives; Each facility administrator shall develop policies and 102.5 (f) – Management Review Process. procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall The agency provided an annual security include internal and external security, including, but not review letter written by Division Manager limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. John Bedner. The memorandum, which was submitted to Chief Probation Officer Izen Locatelli on June 12, 2025, did not note any major concerns. The agency did, however, ☒ ☐ ☐ upgrade several security cameras in certain areas of the facility to allow for higher-quality digital video footage. The agency also plans to install new fencing around the facility, along with a new generator to provide power to crucial areas of the facility during a PG&E power outage. 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Policy: Section 400 – Facility Emergencies; 0B 400.3 – Procedures The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific policies and procedures for emergencies that shall BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies include, but not be limited to: and procedures and training records related (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; to the facility’s emergency procedures. The ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Division Manager provided staff In-Service Training Rosters, which indicate that the elements of this regulation are covered in annual fire and life safety training. Policy: Section 400.3 – Procedures (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 400.3 – Procedures (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 400.3 – Procedures We interviewed line staff working in the facility (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; ☒ ☐ ☐ to assist with determining compliance with this regulation. Policy: Section 400.3 – Procedures (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 400.13 Review of Emergency (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with Procedures; 400.14 Training an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1328 SAFETY CHECKS Policy: Section 506 – Youth Safety Checks 1B The facility administrator shall develop and implement We reviewed the agency’s policies and policy and procedures that provide for direct visual procedures and safety check documentation observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, during the inspection. We also spoke with at random or varied intervals during hours when youth staff and youth housed in the facility to assist are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in with determining compliance with this holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. regulation. Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system Youth reported they see staff walk by and designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive check on them regularly when they are in behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety their sleeping rooms. We reviewed random checks shall be documented with the actual time the ☒ ☐ ☐ weeks’ worth of safety checks from the check is completed. months January 2025, February 2025, and March 2025. Safety checks appeared random and varied and were conducted at a minimum every 15 minutes. The agency is currently documenting safety checks using handwritten logs. The safety checks are audited by management to ensure compliance with Title 15 regulations. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN Policy: Section 707 – Suicide Prevention and 2B Intervention; 703 Suicide Prevention The facility administrator, in collaboration with the healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, shall plan and implement written policies and BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. and procedures and suicide prevention plan. The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing We also interviewed behavioral health staff to past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses ensure collaboration between both agencies shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner when developing suicide prevention plans. consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall include the following elements: The Mendocino County Juvenile Hall contracts with in-person and on-call mental health service providers to assist when youth are displaying suicidal ideations. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ staff are trained to screen youth for risk of suicide at intake. Staff will subsequently place them in the appropriate classification and safety alerts until the youth can be assessed by behavioral health staff. BSCC staff interviewed Behavioral Health Clinical Manager Cliff Landis regarding the collaboration efforts between Probation and Behavioral Health, and he reported good communication and coordination between the two agencies. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section Policy: Section 300.3.1 – Employee 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Orientation; 703 Suicide Prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Policy: Section 501.5 – Admissions Process; Precautionary Protocols 701.4 – Initial Screening; 703 Suicide (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☒ ☐ ☐ Prevention intake and as needed during detention. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake Policy: Section 306.5 – Training for all processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk Members who have contact with Youth; 701.4 of suicide. – Initial Screening The facility staff we interviewed were able to describe both verbal and nonverbal signs they look for when screening youth for suicide ☒ ☐ ☐ risk. They all conveyed the importance of keeping youth safe while they are detained in Juvenile Hall. The Division Manager confirmed that all staff receive suicide prevention training upon being hired. (3) All youth who have been identified during the Policy: Section 701.4 – Initial Screening; 703 intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall Suicide Prevention be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a ☒ ☐ ☐ suicide risk assessment. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to Policy: Section 701.4 – Initial Screening; 703 ensure the youth’s safety pending the Suicide Prevention; 707.3 – Member behavioral/mental health assessment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Responsibility 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for Policy: Section 704.4 – Referrals and assessment and/or services. Request Mendocino County Behavioral Health Clinical ☒ ☐ ☐ Manager Cliff Landis stated that youth can verbally or in writing make a request to facility staff to be seen by mental health. (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk Policy: Section 707.4 Suicide Prevention Plan for suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Safety Interventions Policy: Section 707.4 Suicide Prevention Plan (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for youth identified at risk for suicide which may BSCC staff reviewed two incident reports include, but are not limited to: involving youth attempting self-harm in the (A) Housing consideration facility. The facility staff followed policies and procedures, and in both cases, the youth ☒ ☐ ☐ were placed on suicide watch until mental health staff assessed them and determined they no longer required direct visual observation. (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- Policy: Section 707.4 Suicide Prevention Plan informed approaches ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how Policy: Section 707.4 Suicide Prevention to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. Plan; 707.5 – Precautionary Steps ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Communication Policy: Section 701.4 – Initial Screening (1) The intake process shall include communication with the arresting officer and family guardians Facility staff are required to communicate with regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal law enforcement and the youth’s family ☒ ☐ ☐ ideations, behaviors or attempts. during the intake process about any past suicide ideations or attempts. (2) Procedures for clear and current information Policy: Section 701.4 – Initial Screening sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental ☒ ☐ ☐ health staff. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Policy: Section 707.9 Debriefing Attempts (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. Policy: Section 707.9 Debriefing (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Policy: Section 707.9 Debriefing ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Documentation Policy: Section 707.7 Documentation (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the Policy: Section 707.4 Suicide Prevention Plan opportunity to participate in facility programs, services and activities which are available to other non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety 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 Policy: Section 101.5 – State Reporting Requirements. Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions Chief Izen Locatelli submitted a of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities memorandum dated July 29, 2025, indicating responsible for juvenile facility operation. ☒ ☐ ☐ there have been no legal actions taken against the Mendicino County Juvenile Hall during this inspection cycle. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY Policy: Section 520 – Reporting In-Custody OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Deaths (1) Death of a Youth. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the and procedures to determine compliance with health administrator and the behavioral/mental this regulation. The facility did not have any health director, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ in-custody deaths. 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 Policy: Section 520.5 In-Custody Death Initial facility administrator, shall develop written policies Review and procedures to assure there is a medical and operational review of every in-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 Policy: Section 520.3 – Mandatory Reporting the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney General under Government Code Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Policy: Section 520.5 – In-Custody Death from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Review calendar days inspect and evaluate the juvenile facility, jail, lockup or court holding facility 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. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. Policy: Section 806.6 – Notification of Illness (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the or Injury health administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures for the notification 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 in the case of a serious illness or injury of a youth. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING Policy: Section 500.3 Population 8B Management Reports Each juvenile facility shall submit required population and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working A review of the BSCC Detention Profile days after the end of each reporting period, in a format ☒ ☐ ☐ Survey database confirmed compliance with to be provided by the Board. this regulation. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) Policy: Section 1101.3 – Responsibilities (Crowding) When the number of youth detained in a living unit of a juvenile facility exceeds its rated capacity for more 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 Policy: Section 501 – Youth Reception The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency provided the facility’s policies written policies and procedures for admittance of youth and procedures and admission intake forms that emphasize respectful and humane engagement for BSCC staff to review. The facility is small with youth, and reflect that the admission process may and had a population of ten youths at the time be traumatic to youth who may have already of inspection. experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and The Supervising Youth Corrections Officer is literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements responsible for ensuring that only youths who of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: can be lawfully admitted into the facility are accepted. All new admits are given an initial assessment upon being booked into the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility to determine classification and to ensure all youths receive adequate care while detained in juvenile hall. The youth interviewed reported they were offered food and a shower when they arrived at the facility. They also reported being seen by medical and mental health staff. In an interview with Physician’s Assistant Angela Fisherweaver from Mendocino County Public Health, it was confirmed that all youth receive a health assessment within 96 hours of admission. (a) the admittance process shall include: Policy: Section 501.8 – Telephone Calls (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of admittance in accordance with the provisions of The youth interviewed stated they were Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; ☒ ☐ ☐ allowed to make two phone calls when they were booked into the facility. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 501.9 – Showering and (2) Offer of a shower; Clothing Exchange ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 501.7 – Youth Property (3) Documented secure storage of personal Control belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 501.5.5 – Food Upon Arrival (4) Offer of food upon arrival; The facility keeps extra food on hand to offer ☒ ☐ ☐ youth during the booking process. (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and Policy: Section 701.4 – Initial Screening safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; (6) Screening for physical and developmental Policy: Section 701.6 – Health Evaluation disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Policy: Section 702.7 Mental Health Care Developmentally Disabled for youth that are suspected of or identified as having a ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, Policy: Section 502.8 PREA Considerations (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written Policy: Section 501.3 – Pre-Admission criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive Screening; 502.5 Housing Assignments ☒ ☐ ☐ environment. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in Policy: Section 501.5.3 – Estimated Length of juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Stay advise the youth of the estimated 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 procedures Policy: Section 501.5.3 – Estimated Length of that advise any committed youth of the estimated length Stay ☒ ☐ ☐ of his/her stay. 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL Policy: Section 701.4 – Initial Screening ABUSE The facility uses the JH -Initial Screening The facility administrator shall develop and implement Assessment Form to screen youth for the risk written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of of sexual victimization. The facility’s policies sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require and procedures require that youth who have facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of an identified history of sexual victimization be admission based on the following information: offered a follow-up meeting with a medical or (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; ☒ ☐ ☐ mental health provider within 14 days of intake screening. BSCC staff interviewed facility staff and youth housed in the facility to assist with determining compliance with this regulation. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or Policy: Section 502.3 Classification Plan identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 502.3 Classification Plan (c) Current charges and offense history; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 502.3 Classification Plan (d) Age; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 502.3 Classification Plan (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 502.3 Classification Plan (f) Physical size and stature; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 502.3 Classification Plan (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 502.3 Classification Plan (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 502.3 Classification Plan (i) Physical disabilities; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 502.3 Classification Plan (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) Any other specific information about the individual Policy: Section 701.4 – Initial Screening youth that may indicate heightened needs for supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through Policy: Section 701.4 – Initial Screening conversations with the youth during the admittance process, medical and behavioral health screenings; This regulation was confirmed through during classification assessments; and by reviewing interviews with medical, behavioral health, ☒ ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and and facility staff, as well as a review of related other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. documentation provided by the agency. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate Policy: Section 701.4 – Initial Screening controls on the dissemination of information within the facility relative to responses received pursuant to 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 Policy: Section 518 – Release The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s policies and written policies and procedures for release of youth from procedures for release to ensure all elements custody which provide for: of this regulation are covered. We also interviewed staff working at the facility to assist with determining compliance with this regulation. ☒ ☐ ☐ All personal property is returned to the youth upon release, and they sign a property inventory slip confirming receipt of their items. The facility also offers reentry services to ensure continuity of care and warm handoffs prior to the youth reentering the community. Policy: Section 518.3(a) – Release (a) verification of identity/release papers; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 518.3(d) – Release (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 518.3(l) – Release (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) notification to the facility health care provider in Policy: Section 518.3(m) – Release accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, Policy: Section 518.3(n) – Release Procedures Mendocino County Office of Education Teacher, Mindy Ramos, reported receiving (e) notification of school staff; ☒ ☐ ☐ notification prior to a youth’s release in most cases. The education staff will then work on transition planning to identify where the youth will attend school in the community. Policy: Section 518.3(m) – Release (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy: Section 518.1 – Post Disposition policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to Youth coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not limited to, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral health, education, probation supervision and community-based services. The facility administrator shall develop and implement Policy: Section 518.4 Furlough Releases written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ from custody. 1352 CLASSIFICATION Policy: Section 502 – Youth Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement A review of the agencies’ policies and written policies and procedures on classification of youth procedures, along with classification for the purpose of determining housing placement in the documentation, assisted in determining facility. compliance with this regulation. Such procedures shall: New admits are screened using the JH- Classification Questionnaire Form at intake. The questionnaire packet is integrated into the facility’s case management system. The information collected is used to determine each youth’s security classification. The ☒ ☐ ☐ youth may also be assessed for health risk and housing assignments. Housing recommendations are made based on the initial classification form, an assessment of the youth’s condition, and the youth’s interview. The population was low on the day of inspection, and all youth reported feeling safe in the facility. The facility is compliant with this regulation. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility Policy: Section 502.5 – Housing Assignments staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing The facility was operating two housing units assignments shall consider the need for single, double on the day of inspection, so all youth were or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; assigned single-occupancy sleeping rooms. Classification information is used to determine which housing unit each youth will ☒ ☐ ☐ be assigned. All youth’s classification status is reviewed periodically or when necessary, and consideration for housing assignment adjustments is made at that time. (b) consider facility populations and physical design of Policy: Section 502 – Youth Classification the facility; ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon Policy: Section 502.5 - Housing Assignment admittance to the facility; classification factors shall include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, We interviewed staff and youth housed at the sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal facility to assist with determining compliance ☒ ☐ ☐ status, public safety considerations, medical/mental with this regulation. health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including Policy: Section 502.3 – Classification Plan provisions that consider the level of supervision and the ☒ ☐ ☐ youth's behavior while in custody; and, (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from Policy: Section 502.3 – Classification Plan 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 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, bisexual, Policy: Section 502.3 – Classification Plan; transgender, questioning or intersex identification or 502.8 - PREA Considerations status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually ☒ ☐ ☐ abusive. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. Policy: Section 807.6.1 - Transgender and 3B Intersex Youth The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable treatment of transgender and intersex youth. BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies The policies shall provide that: and procedures and interviewed staff working at the facility to determine compliance with this regulation. ☒ ☐ ☐ The policies and procedures allow for youth to be referred to by their preferred pronouns and name, with exceptions made if the preferred name is a gang or slang name. All youth are housed in one of two housing units and assigned single-occupancy sleeping rooms. (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender Policy: Section 501.5 – Admission Process 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 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. (b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present Policy: Section 807.6.1 - Transgender and themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Intersex Youth 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 that Policy: Section 502.8 - PREA Considerations 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 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 transgender Policy: Section 702.7 – Mental Health Care and intersex youth have access to medical and behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and Policy: Section 807.11 – Youth Showers necessary security considerations and physical plant, facility staff shall make every effort to 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 Policy: Section 515.5 – Transgender youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Searches anatomical sex. Whenever feasible, the facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐ respect the youth’s preference regarding the gender of the staff member who conducts any search of the youth. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1353 ORIENTATION Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency’s policies and procedures and written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to Youth Orientation Handbook were reviewed placement in a living area. Both written and verbal during the inspection. Facility staff provide information shall be provided and supplemented with orientation to each youth each time they are video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to admitted into the facility. provide accessible orientation information to all detained youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or ☒ ☐ ☐ The Youth Orientation Handbook covers all English language learners. the required elements of this regulation, and Orientation shall include information that addresses: staff also verbally go over the rules and expectations with youth during the orientation process. The youth interviewed confirmed this practice. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation and supports, including behavior expectations, incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of Youth are explained the grievance process the person or position designated to resolve the issue; ☒ ☐ ☐ during orientation. The youth we interviewed confirmed compliance with this regulation. (f) access to legal services and information on the court Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation process; ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation including the availability of personal care items ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation telephone use; ☒ ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation other activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation chemical agents and room confinement; ☒ ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (q) availability of services and programs in a language Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation other than English if appropriate; ☒ ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation education, programming and work assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked ☒ ☐ ☐ questions and provides contact information for the facility, medical, school and mental health; and, (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title Policy: Section 503 - Youth Orientation 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. A copy of Title 15 is available for youth to ☒ ☐ ☐ review in each living unit, should they request. 1354 SEPARATION Policy: Section 502.8.1 – Separating Youth from General Population The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that address: The agency has established policies and procedures for Separation. Youth who are separated from the general population receive all required programming and services according to the documentation provided by the agency. Interviews with staff revealed they are aware of this regulation and understand that the separation of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ should occur in alternate areas of the facility, and not in sleeping rooms. BSCC staff reviewed the documentation provided by the agency. Youth who are on Separation are assessed daily by the Supervisors on shift. The policies and procedures also require the youth to be seen by medical and mental health staff daily. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are Policy: Section 502.8.1 – Separating Youth not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, from General Population assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. (b) consideration of positive youth development and Policy: Section 502.8.1 – Separating Youth trauma-informed care. from General Population; 502.5.2- Additional ☒ ☐ ☐ Separation Requirements (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges Policy: Section 502.8.1 – Separating Youth available at the facility, except when necessary to from General Population; 502.5.2- Additional accomplish the objective of separation. Separation Requirements BSCC staff interviewed youth housed at the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility to assist with determining compliance with this regulation. The youth interviewed stated they are offered all normal privileges when separated from the group. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Policy: Section 502.8.1 – Separating Youth Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. from General Population; 502.5.2- Additional ☒ ☐ ☐ Separation Requirements (e) when separation results in room confinement, the Policy: Section 502.8.1 – Separating Youth separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and from General Population; 601.4 – Separation Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☒ ☐ ☐ from Other Youth these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of Policy: Section 502.8.1 – Separating Youth separated youth to determine if separation remains from General Population; 502.5.2 – Additional necessary. Separation Requirements The agency has a clear reintegration process for youth to earn their way back into regular ☒ ☐ ☐ programming with the group. The Supervising YCO completes a daily review of the youth’s behavior to determine if separation is still necessary. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 4B - Procedure (a) The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures addressing BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent and procedures and room confinement with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The documentation. The facility had 21 incidents placement of a youth in room confinement shall be of room confinement since the previous accomplished in accordance with the following inspection. We reviewed 10 incident reports guidelines: and accompanying documentation to assist with determining compliance with this ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation. Most of the youth were removed from room confinement prior to the four-hour threshold that would require staff to create an integration plan. We were able to review several individualized reintegration plans, and they contained clear objectives for the youth to meet to rejoin regular programming. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 less restrictive, options have been attempted and - Procedure exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a ☒ ☐ ☐ threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or - Procedure retaliation by staff. The facility has reduced its use of room confinement since the last inspection, and the youth interviewed reported they are allowed to rejoin the group as soon as they are able ☒ ☐ ☐ to regain self-control. The agency is compliant with RC; however, we discussed additional best practice ideas to help manage youth behaviors post-incident to ensure continued safety and security of the facility. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 that it compromises the mental and physical health of - Procedure the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 confinement. After the youth has been held in room - Procedure confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one ☒ ☐ ☐ or more of the following: Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 - Procedure (1) Return the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 - Procedure BSCC staff interviewed medical and mental health staff to assist with determining (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. compliance with this regulation. Youth are set ☒ ☐ ☐ up to see behavioral health Crisis workers if room confinement lasts for more than four hours. (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate - Procedure the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 four hours, staff shall do each of the following: - Procedure (A) Document the reasons for room confinement and the basis for the extension, the date and time ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth was first placed in room confinement, and when he or she is eventually released from room confinement. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 the goals and objectives to be met in order to - Procedure integrate the youth to general population. ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) Obtain documented authorization by the Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 facility superintendent or his or her designee - Procedure every four hours thereafter. The agency’s policies and procedures require facility staff to obtain approval from the ☒ ☐ ☐ Juvenile Hall Division Manager prior to extending a youth’s room confinement past four hours. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth - Procedure in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 court holding facilities or adult facilities. - Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 conflict with any law providing greater or additional - Procedure protections to youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) This section does not apply during an Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires - Procedure a significant departure from normal institutional operations, including a natural disaster or facility- wide threat that poses an 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 Policy: Section 601 - Room Confinement; 602 placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and - Procedure 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 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 Policy: Section 504.3.1 – Institutional Plan The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency has established policies and written policies and procedures for assessment and procedures for assessments and case plans, case planning. which are in accordance with Title 15 regulations. The assessment and case plans ☒ ☐ ☐ are created within the agency’s case management system. The Institutional Case Plans we reviewed were developed within 30 days of the youth’s admission into juvenile hall. (a) Assessment: Policy: Section 504.3 – Assessments The assessment is based on information collected during the admission process with periodic review, which includes the youth's risk factors, needs and 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: Policy: Section 504.3.1 – Institutional Plan (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth held for at least 30 days or more and created within ☒ ☐ ☐ 40 days of admission. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be Policy: Section 504.3.1 – Institutional Plan limited to, written documentation that provides: (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☒ ☐ ☐ problems identified in the assessment; (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes Policy: Section 504.3.1 – Institutional Plan a description of program resources needed and individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐ is implemented; 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting Policy: Section 504.3.1 – Institutional Plan the objectives, including periodic review and discussion of the plan with the youth; The agency’s policies and procedures require Youth Corrections Officers to document the youth’s behavior both positive and negative, as well as progress towards goals and objectives outlined in the youth’s treatment plan. ☒ ☐ ☐ After interviewing youth housed at the facility, it was determined that facility staff meet with youth periodically to discuss their behavior and progress towards the goals they set for themselves. The youth’s case files were reviewed to assist with determining compliance with this regulation. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be Policy: Section 504.3.1 – Institutional Plan subject to existing resources, shall be developed for post dispositional youth in accordance with Section BSCC staff reviewed 10 Transitional 1351; and, Checklists documenting the transition plan for ☒ ☐ ☐ dispositional youth released from the facility. The transitional checklist covers the elements of this regulation. (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the Policy: Section 504.3.1 – Institutional Plan plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Policy: Section 704 – Counseling Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies written policies and procedures ensuring the availability and procedures and interviewed staff and of appropriate counseling and casework services for all youth housed at the facility. Youth reported youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: positive relationships with staff and stated (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns they felt comfortable talking to them when the that may arise; need arose. All youth reported that if they need to speak ☒ ☐ ☐ with their probation officer or attorney, they can ask facility staff to assist with contacting them. The Division Manager is also available to assist youth with meeting any special needs or accessing available resources. The agency is compliant with this regulation. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact Policy: Section 504.3 – Assessments with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, ☒ ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, (c) youth will be provided access to available resources Policy: Section 704.3 – Division Manager to meet the youth’s needs. Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1357 USE OF FORCE Policy: Section 513 – Use of Force The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency provided the facility’s policies responsible physician, shall develop and implement and procedures, 14 Use of Force (UOF) written policies and procedures for the use of force, reports, and a sample administrative UOF which may include chemical agents. Force shall never review report. The policies and procedures be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or outline the factors used to determine the treatment. reasonableness of using force, the types of (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and force approved, and the techniques that are procedures which: not authorized by the agency. The UOF reports reviewed were consistent with the agency’s policy for the reasonable application of force. Facility staff are required to document all uses of force that occur in the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, and the incident reports are reviewed by the UOF review team. There are two Probation Division Managers, the Defensive Tactics Instructor, and the Chemical Agents Instructor who participate in the UOF review committee. BSCC staff interviewed Mendocino County Public Health Physician Assistant Angela Fisherweaver, who confirmed that youth are assessed for injury after any UOF incident. This was also confirmed through interviews with young people housed in the facility. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed Policy: Section 513 – Use of Force reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐ and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including Policy: Section 513 – Use of Force both physical and non-physical options and define ☒ ☐ ☐ when those force options are appropriate. (3) describe force options or techniques that are Policy: Section 513 – Use of Force expressly prohibited by the facility. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any Policy: Section 513 – Use of Force inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative action to immediately stop it. Interviews with staff working at the facility assisted with determining compliance with ☒ ☐ ☐ this regulation. The staff interviewed were aware of the communication channels and how to report inappropriate use of force. (5) define a standardized reporting format that Policy: Section 513 – Use of Force; 513.6 – includes time period and procedure for documenting Reporting the Use of Force and reporting the use of force, including reporting requirements of management and line staff and BSCC staff discussed best practices with the procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force Division Manager regarding documenting incidents by supervisory and or management staff, parent notification and staff debriefing efforts ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular after the use of force in the incident report. incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of The agency is currently documenting this training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that information in different locations. may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (6) Include an administrative review and a system for Policy: Section 513.8 – Use of Force Review investigating unreasonable use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up Policy: Section 513.8 – Use of Force Review procedures required after use of force incidents for medical, mental health staff and parents or legal ☒ ☐ ☐ guardians. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant Policy: Section 514.9 – Pregnant Youth youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) ☒ ☐ ☐ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force Policy: Section 513.4 – Use of Chemical option shall include policies and procedures that: Weapons (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and The agency has established policies and the approved method of deployment for those procedures authorizing the use of chemical chemical agents. ☒ ☐ ☐ agents in the facility. The facility had one use of chemical agents since the facility’s last inspection. The agency provided the incident report for BSCC staff’s review. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when Policy: Section 513.4.1 – Limitations there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts ☒ ☐ ☐ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably possible. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and Policy: Section 513.4 – Use of Chemical timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Weapons This shall include that youth who have 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 Policy: Section 513.6.1 – Required procedures required after use of force incidents Notifications involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of Policy: Section 513.6 – Reporting the Use of use of chemical agents, including the reasons for Force which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, youth and staff involved, 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 which Policy: Section 513.9 – Training require that agencies provide initial and regular training in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate To assist with determining compliance with that address: this regulation, we reviewed Youth Correction (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions Officer (YCO) training schedules and records. ☒ ☐ ☐ that would contraindicate certain types of force; The agency provides UOF training and regular refreshers to all YCOs working in the facility. (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of Policy: Section 513.9 – Training application. ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate Policy: Section 513.9 – Training referral to medical or behavioral health. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use Policy: Section 513.9 – Training of Force. ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) physical training force options that may require Policy: Section 513.9 – Training the use of perishable skills. ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular Policy: Section 513.9 – Training training. The agency employs in-house Defensive Tactics and Chemical Agents instructors to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide staff with regular training opportunities. 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Policy: Section 514- Restraints The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The agency’s policies and procedures were responsible physician and mental health director, shall reviewed to ensure compliance with Title 15 develop and implement written policies and procedures regulations. The agency had 13 incidents for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include involving the use of restraints on youth in the any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities facility since the last inspection. We reviewed and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. 10 of those incident reports. Mendocino County Juvenile Hall staff do not utilize restraints during every use-of-force incident. The primary physical restraint used by staff is mechanical handcuffs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth are generally removed from restraints immediately after they calm down and regain control. The Juvenile Hall Division Manager or authorized designee approves the use, and continued use, of any restraints hourly, if needed. The facility staff we interviewed confirmed that there is a staff person always in the presence of young people when they are in restraints. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who Policy: Section 514.3 – General present an immediate danger to themselves or others, Requirements who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of property, or reveals the intent to cause 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 Policy: Section 514.3 – General discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Requirements restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of The agency has established policies and hands and feet together behind the back (hogtying) is ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures restricting the use of restraints on prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is pregnant youth. 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 Policy: Section 514.5 – Transportation handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used Restraints. to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval Policy: Section 514.3 – General of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager Requirements; 514.7 – Documentation may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to 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 Policy: Section 514.6 – Substantially retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no Restrictive restraints 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 Policy: Section 514.3 – General possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the Requirements time of placement, to assess the need for mental health treatment. The facility staff contacts mental health and ☒ ☐ ☐ requests a crisis worker respond to the facility if youth are placed in restraints for an extended period. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted Policy: Section 514.7 – Documentation to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the youth. 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 Policy: Section 514.7 – Documentation procedures shall address: (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐ application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate Policy: Section 514.10 - Training certain restraint devices and/or techniques. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) acceptable restraint devices. Policy: Section 514.10 - Training ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate Policy: Section 514.10 - Training medical/mental health referral. ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Policy: Section 514.10 - Training equipment. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in Policy: Section 514.3 – General restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a Requirements. specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐ provision to protect the youth from abuse. Policy: Section 514.3 – General (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. Requirements. ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 514.3 – General (h) exercising of extremities. Requirements. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR Policy: Section 514.4 – Specific Duties of the 5B MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Facility Manager; 514.3 (a)(b)– General THE FACILITY. Requirements The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician and behavioral/mental health BSCC staff reviewed the agencies’ policies director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to assist with determining and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with this regulation. The Juvenile purpose is for movement or transportation within the Hall Division Manager stated that the policies facility that shall include the following: and procedures are reviewed by the facility’s (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff medical and behavioral health providers to approved to utilize restraint devices and the required ensure compliance with this regulation. training. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of Policy: Section 514.3 (c)– General restraints must be documented. Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply Policy: Section 514.4 – Specific Duties of the restraints for movement or transportation that includes Facility Manager consideration of less restrictive alternatives, consideration of a youth’s known 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, Policy: Section 514.3(g) – General with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Requirements shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or retaliation. BSCC staff interviewed youth housed at the ☒ ☐ ☐ facility to assist with determining compliance with this regulation. (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in Policy: Section 514. 9 – Pregnant Youth accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES The agency does not use a safety room for the confinement of youth. (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall 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 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 necessary nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable ☐ ☐ ☒ clothing to provide for privacy; (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision and documentation of the youth's behavior and any staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time ☐ ☐ ☒ recorded; 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the facility manager, or designee, every four hours; ☐ ☐ ☒ (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, where appropriate, or an assessment at the next ☐ ☐ ☒ daily sick call; and, (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for placement, including attempts to use less restrictive means of control, and decisions to continue and end ☐ ☐ ☒ placement. (b) The placement of a youth in the safety room shall be accomplished in accordance with the following: (1) safety room shall not be used before other less restrictive options have been attempted and ☐ ☐ ☒ 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 of punishment, coercion, convenience, or retaliation by ☐ ☐ ☒ staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it compromises the mental and physical health of the ☐ ☐ ☒ youth. (c) A youth may be held up to four hours in the safety room. After the youth has been held in the safety room for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of ☐ ☐ ☒ the following: (1) return the youth to general population. ☐ ☐ ☒ (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, ☐ ☐ ☒ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes 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 beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized plan that includes the requirements of Section 1354.5 ☐ ☐ ☒ and the goals and objectives to be met in order to integrate the youth to general population. 1360 SEARCHES Policy: Section 515- Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency provided the facility’s policies written policies and procedures governing the search of and procedures, which were found to be in youth, the facility, and visitors. accordance with Title 15 Regulation. The Policies and procedures shall provide that: policy describes the different types of searches approved by the agency. The policy also requires staff to have a ☒ ☐ ☐ reasonable suspicion based on specific and articulable facts to believe the youth is concealing a weapon or contraband before obtaining supervisor approval to perform a strip search. The youth we interviewed confirmed compliance with this regulation. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety Policy: Section 515- Searches and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that Policy: Section 515- Searches preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐ as a form of discipline or punishment. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity Policy: Section 515- Searches searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be Policy: Section 515- Searches; 515.4.2(b) – conducted by a medical professional. Physical Body Cavity Search ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be Policy: Section 515- Searches strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when there is reasonable suspicion 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 Policy: Section 515- Searches; 515.5 – comply with Section 1352.5. Transgender Searches. ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches Policy: Section 515- Searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy: Section 608.3 – Access to Grievance System The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures whereby any youth may appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any The Mendocino County Juvenile Hall condition of confinement, including but not limited to provided five grievances submitted by youth health care services, classification decisions, program between January 2025 and March 2025. participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, Most of the grievances reviewed were related food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐ to the youths’ displeasure of meals served at violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be the facility. no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility The grievances reviewed were processed manager ensures: according to the facility’s policies and procedures and met the timelines established in Title 15 Regulation. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a Policy: Section 608.3 – Access to Grievance grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to System ☒ ☐ ☐ have free access to the form; (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file Policy: Section 608.4 – Youth Grievance the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth Procedures supervision staff working in the facility; The facility has locked grievance boxes and blank grievance forms located in each living ☒ ☐ ☐ unit, accessible to youth. Youth may fill out a grievance confidentially and place the form in the locked grievance box. (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate Policy: Section 608.4 – Youth Grievance staff level; Procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to Policy: Section 608.4 – Youth Grievance grievances within three (3) business days, grievances Procedures; 608.4.2 – Timely Resolution of that relate to health and safety issues must be ☒ ☐ ☐ Grievances addressed immediately; (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain Policy: Section 608.4 – Youth Grievance his/her version of the grievance to a person not Procedures; 608.4.4 – State Requirements directly involved in the circumstances which led to the ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by Policy: Section 608.4 – Youth Grievance the facility administrator to assist the youth. Procedures; 608.4.4 – State Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) provision for a written response to the grievance Policy: Section 608.4.2 – Timely Resolution of which includes the reasons for the decisions; Grievances. ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a Policy: Section 608.4.3 – Appeals to grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Grievance Findings involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; Youth can appeal staff’s findings to their ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance with the last level of review being the Juvenile Hall Division Manager. (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) Policy: Section 608.4.2 – Timely Resolution of business days unless circumstances dictate a longer Grievances ☒ ☐ ☐ time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external Policy: Section 608.6 – Additional Provisions methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. for Grievances Related to Sexual Abuse ☒ ☐ ☐ Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of Policy: Section 608.4.4 – State Requirements parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be addressed and documented in accordance with written ☒ ☐ ☐ policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Policy: Section 208.3 – Report Preparation A written report of all incidents which result in physical The agency submitted incident reports written harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or by staff documenting the use of force in the death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ facility. The reports are reviewed by maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the Supervising Youth Correction Officers for staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of accuracy. the shift, unless additional time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT Policy: Section 519.5 – Use of Force to DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Obtain Samples (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized The agency’s policies and procedures were law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel reviewed to ensure compliance with this including peace officers, may employ reasonable force regulation. The agency did not have to use to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb force to collect any DNA specimens from or palm print impressions from individuals who are youth during this inspection cycle. 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 reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an objective, trained and competent correctional employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, would consider necessary and reasonable to gain compliance with this section. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by Policy: Section 519.5 – Use of Force to efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Obtain Samples secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Policy: Section 519.5 – Use of Force to authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Obtain Samples authorization shall include information 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 Policy: Section 519.5 – Use of Force to extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video Obtain Samples shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape shall be retained by the agency for the length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding ☒ ☐ ☐ the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Policy: Section 1003 – Youth Educational Services (a) School Programs The County Board of Education shall provide for the The Mendocino County Office of Education administration and operation of juvenile court schools in provides for the administration and operation conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee of the West Hills Juvenile Court School, pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility located inside the Mendocino County administrators shall develop and implement written policy Juvenile Hall. An education program review and procedures to ensure communication and and evaluation were completed on May 15, coordination between educators and probation staff. 2025, by Jason Iversen, Director of Student Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches Services with the Ukiah Unified School should be applied when providing instruction. Education District. staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe The West Hills school hours are from 8:00 am technology practices. The facility administrator shall to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The request an annual review of each required element of the primary population is students enrolled in program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report ☒ ☐ ☐ grades K-12, but the facility offers post- or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and secondary education opportunities to youth corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this interested in taking college-level courses. section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile West Hills school teacher, Mindy Ramos, was court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall interviewed during the inspection to confirm conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside compliance with this regulation. Youth agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the attending West Hills school can earn facility administrator or designee shall review each item transferable credits at the rate of 1 credit per with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take 20 class periods. The school also provides whatever corrective action is necessary to address each Special Education services for youth who deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of qualify. all youth in the facility. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Required Elements Policy: Section 1003 – Youth Educational The facility school program shall comply with the State Services Education Code and County Board of Education policies, all applicable federal education statutes and regulations The West Hills school’s annual program and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational review and evaluation, dated May 15, 2025, program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California confirmed the education program complies Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall with the State Education Code and all ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are applicable federal education statutes and physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall regulations. 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 Policy: Section 1003.3 – Education Program program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Goals 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 Policy: Section 1003.3 – Education Program Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Goals ☒ ☐ ☐ courses required for high school graduation. (2) Information and preparation for the High School Policy: Section 1003.5 – Course of Study Equivalency Test as approved by the California Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary Policy: Section 1003.5 – Course of Study education and vocational opportunities. ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Policy: Section 1003.5 – Course of Study Tests as approved by the California Department of ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth Policy: Section 1003.5 – Course of Study who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards ☒ ☐ ☐ grade level standards. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with Policy: Section 1003.5 – Course of Study State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with A review of the daily school schedule and education staff, must ensure that operational interviews with youth confirmed that the procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for ☒ ☐ ☐ length of the West Hills school day complies the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of with State Education Code Requirements. class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless Policy: Section 1003.3 – Education Program of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary Goals. or separation status, including room confinement, except when providing education poses an immediate BSCC staff interviewed facility and school threat to the safety of self or others. Education staff, along with youth housed at the facility, includes, but is not limited to, related services as to assist with confirming compliance with this provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or regulation. Youth who are removed from Individualized Education Program (IEP). class for security reasons are provided with ☒ ☐ ☐ independent study work packets to complete in an alternative location of the facility. School staff check in with the youth periodically to assist them if needed. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) School Discipline Policy: Section 1003.6 – School Discipline (1) Positive behavior management will be implemented to reduce the need for disciplinary action in the school setting and be integrated into the facility's ☒ ☐ ☐ overall behavioral management plan and security system. (2) School staff shall be advised of administrative Policy: Section 1003.6 – School Discipline decisions made by probation staff that may affect the educational programming of students. West Hills school teacher Mindy Ramos ☒ ☐ ☐ reported positive working relationships and good lines of communication with facility staff. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Policy: Section 1003.6 – School Discipline 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 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 Policy: Section 1003.4(g) – Division Manager education staff will develop policies and procedures Responsibilities that address the rights of any student who has ☒ ☐ ☐ continuing difficulty completing a school day. (d) Provisions for Special Populations Policy: Section 1003.4(A)(1) – Division (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Manager Responsibilities observed for all individuals with disabilities or 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 Policy: Section 1003.4(m) – Division Manager afforded an educational program that addresses their Responsibilities language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission Policy: Section 1003.4(c) – Division Manager (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Responsibilities record maintained that documents a youth's ☒ ☐ ☐ educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; Policy: Section 1003.4(c) (1)– Division Manager Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the Policy: Section 1003.4(c) (1)– Division State Test used for English language proficiency; Manager Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) Needs and services of special populations as Policy: Section 1003.4(c) (1)– Division defined by the State Education Code, including but Manager Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. Policy: Section 1003.4(c) (1)– Division Manager Responsibilities ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Policy: Section 1003.4.1 – Education Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Program Enrollment Process determine the youth's general academic functioning levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. The youth interviewed reported attending school immediately upon being booked into ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. West Hills school teacher Mindy Ramos confirmed that youth are assessed for academic placement upon arrival and placed in the appropriate grade level courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary Policy: Section 1003.4.1 – Education education plan shall be developed for each youth Program Enrollment Process ☒ ☐ ☐ within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with Policy: Section 1003.4.1 – Education the State Education Code and request the youth's Program Enrollment Process records from his/her prior school(s), including, but not limited to, transcripts, Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan, state language assessment 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 Policy: Section 1003.4(i) – Division Manager (1) The complete facility educational record of the Responsibilities youth shall be forwarded to the next educational placement in accordance with the State Education The Mendocino Office of Education maintains Code. student records documenting each youth’s educational history and progress. When ☒ ☐ ☐ notified by Probation of a youth’s pending release, West Hills school staff contacts each youth’s receiving school to begin the transition process. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall Policy: Section 1003.4.(n) – Division Manager provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course Responsibilities work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning Policy: Section 1003.4(o) – Division Manager (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Responsibilities Probation Officer or designee, shall develop policies 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. (h) Post-Secondary Education Opportunities Policy: Section 1003.4(p) – Division Manager (1) The school and facility administrator should, Responsibilities whenever possible, collaborate with local post- secondary education providers to facilitate access to ☒ ☐ ☐ educational and vocational opportunities for youth that considers the use of technology to implement these programs. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. Policy: Section 1002 – Programs, Recreation, 6B and Exercise. The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, A review of the agency’s policies and and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the ☒ ☐ ☐ procedures confirmed they were developed in amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. accordance with Title 15 regulations. Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for Policy: Section 1002 – Programs, Recreation, programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three and Exercise. hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which BSCC staff interviewed youth housed at the one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. facility to assist with determining compliance with this regulation. Youth reported that they ☒ ☐ ☐ spend most of the day outside of their sleeping rooms. They have the opportunity to participate in programs and do large muscle exercises for at least one hour each day. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and Policy: Section 1002 – Programs, Recreation, exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding and Exercise. 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 Policy: Section 1002 – Programs, Recreation, be posted in the living units. and Exercise. ☒ ☐ ☐ There will be a written annual review of the programs, Policy: Section 1002 – Programs, Recreation, recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to and Exercise. ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. Juvenile Hall Division Manager John Bedner completed an annual review of the programs ☒ ☐ ☐ and services offered at the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall. The memorandum, dated June 12, 2025, complies with the elements of this regulation. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the Policy: Section 1002 – Programs, Recreation, opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to and Exercise; 1002.6 – Access to Programs include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, evidence-based, best practice interventions that are culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- The Mendocino County Juvenile Hall social interventions and activities designed to reduce collaborates with community-based recidivism. These programs should be based on the organizations and agency partners to provide youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 programming to youth in the juvenile hall. and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the Facility staff also facilitate programs to ensure direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County compliance with this regulation. Office of Education and can be administered by county partners such as mental health agencies, community The GEO Reentry Services Group is a based organizations, faith-based organizations or community-based organization that provides Probation staff. individual and group Cognitive Behavioral Programs may include but are not limited to: Therapy to youth detained in the facility. (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; According to the program description, the (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; GEO group conducts an assessment of each (3) Anger Management; youth to identify their specific needs to create (4) Conflict Resolution; a treatment plan that encompasses a variety (5) Juvenile Justice System; of counseling and therapeutic modalities. (6) Trauma-related interventions; (7) Victim Awareness; The facility also offers the following (8) Self-Improvement; programming opportunities for youth in (9) Parenting Skills and support; juvenile hall. ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) Tolerance and Diversity; (11) Healing Informed Approaches; • Substance Abuse Education and (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; Counseling (13) Gender Specific Programming; • Youth Engagement (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; • Aikido (15) CPR and First Aid training; • Meditation (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; • Emotional Resilience (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, • Books for Youth (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. • Youth Success Coaches • Boys’ Council • Interactive Journaling • Alcoholics Anonymous During the inspection, we interviewed youth detained in juvenile hall to confirm they are being offered at least one hour of programming each day. The youth confirmed they are offered one hour of programming each day; however, a few youths noted they would like to have more programming options available to them. (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity Policy: Section 1002 – Programs, Recreation, for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled and Exercise. activities such as leisure reading, letter 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 Policy: Section 1002 – Programs, Recreation, opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity and Exercise. ☒ ☐ ☐ each day. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not Policy: Section 1002 – Programs, Recreation, to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. and Exercise. The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Policy: Section 1005 – Religious Programs The facility administrator shall provide access to religious BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies services and/or religious counseling at least once each and procedures and supporting week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be documentation to ensure compliance with this allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if regulation. The youth we interviewed stated he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. they are offered alternative activities if they do Religious programs shall provide for: not wish to attend religious services or programs. ☒ ☐ ☐ Any youth requesting a religious diet can meet with the facility’s Chaplain, who will provide guidance to the Juvenile Hall Division Manager related to religious observance. Once approved, the Chaplain will provide a list of the youths authorized to receive religious diets to the food vendor. Policy: Section 1005 – Religious Programs (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1005 – Religious Programs (b) availability of clergy; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 1005 – Religious Programs (c) availability of religious diets. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1373 WORK PROGRAM Policy: Section 802 Housekeeping and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop policies and procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment Youth are responsible for keeping the facility of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall clean and orderly. All youth have regular be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational daily job opportunities that involve cleaning training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. ☒ ☐ ☐ and keeping their personal space in order. Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary Youth can also be selected for additional work measure opportunities based on classification status and their overall behavior. 1374 VISITING Policy: Section 1006 – Youth Visitation The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency’s policies and procedures were written policies and procedures for visiting, that include reviewed to ensure compliance with Title 15 provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to Regulations. The visiting hours for the receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing Mendocino County Juvenile Hall are on in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family Saturdays between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. members, such as grandparents and siblings, and ☒ ☐ ☐ supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the The Supervising Youth Corrections Officer approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in may authorize special visits based on the conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best circumstances of the visit and the relationship interest of the youth. to the youth. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to Policy: Section 1006 – Youth Visitation; the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. 1006.6 – Denial or termination of Visiting Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s Privileges criminal history. The staff shall determine in 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. Opportunity for visitation shall be a minimum of two hours Policy: Section 1006.3.2 – Visitation per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations Requirements shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety ☒ ☐ ☐ need. Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour Policy: Section 1006.8 – Special Visits minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall be accommodated as necessary and within the discretion of the facility administrator or designee. 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 Policy: Section 1006.3.2 – Visitation alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. Requirements ☒ ☐ ☐ 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Policy: Section 1001 – Youth Mail The facility administrator shall develop and implement The Mendocino County Juvenile Hall has written policies and procedures for correspondence which established policies and procedures that are provide that: in accordance with Title 15 Regulations. The (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth agency's policies and procedures state, may send or receive; “Youth may send and receive mail without restriction on quantity, provided it does not jeopardize the safety of employees, visitors, ☒ ☐ ☐ or other youths, or pose an unreasonable disruption to the orderly operation of the facility”. The youth we interviewed reported they are allowed to send and receive mail daily and have not experienced any restrictions on quantity. (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Policy: Section 1001 – Youth Mail ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and Policy: Section 1001 – Youth Mail; 1001.4 – federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of Confidential Correspondence public office, and the Board; however, 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 described Policy: Section 1001 – Youth Mail; 1001.4 – in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable Confidential Correspondence cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is jeopardized. BSCC staff interviewed facility staff to assist ☒ ☐ ☐ with determining compliance with this regulation. 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS Policy: Section 1004 – Youth Telephone 7B Access The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop and implement written policies and procedures to provide During the tour of the facility, the phones in youth with access to telephone communications. the living unit were tested to confirm they were operational. When the phones are down, youth are allowed to use the phones at the staff station to contact their family ☒ ☐ ☐ members and other approved persons. A review of the agency’s policies and procedures and interviews with youth housed in the facility confirmed compliance with this regulation. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Policy: Section 603 – Youth Access to Court and Counsel The facility administrator shall develop written procedures to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts Youth are allowed to confidentially and legal services. Such access shall include: communicate with their attorneys by phone, (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed ☒ ☐ ☐ mail, or in person whenever requested, attorneys and their authorized representatives; unless there are exigent circumstances in the facility. (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; Policy: Section 603 – Youth Access to Court and, and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and Policy: Section 603 – Youth Access to Court cost-free telephone access as appropriate. and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ 1390 DISCIPLINE Policy: Section 600 – Youth Discipline The facility administrator shall develop and implement The Mendocino County Juvenile Hall has written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth established policies and procedures for that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use discipline. The facility’s policy prohibits staff of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ from using discipline to deprive youth of basic shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which rights in the facility. The youth interviewed promotes the desired behavior and shall not include confirmed compliance with this element of the corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or regulation. psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on (a) bed and bedding; Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Disciplinary Actions personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on (c) full nutrition; Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on (d) contact with parent or attorney; Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on (e) exercise; Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on (f) medical services and counseling; Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section600.6 – Limitations on (g) religious services; Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on (i) the right to send and receive mail; Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on (j) education; and, Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on (k) rehabilitative programming. Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Disciplinary Actions Such rules and penalties shall include both major violations and minor violations, be stated simply and The agency’s policies and procedures outline affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision both minor and major rule violations. During shall be made to provide accessible information to youth ☒ ☐ ☐ the tour of the facility, the rules and behavior with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited expectations were posted in each living unit. literacy. They are also located in the Youth Orientation Handbook. 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Policy: Section 600 – Youth Discipline The facility administrator shall develop and implement The agency provided 10 due process written policies and procedures for the administration of examples for review. The staff followed the discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: agency’s policies and procedures, and (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose ☒ ☐ ☐ afforded youth an opportunity to be heard by discipline for violation of rules; a person not involved in the incident if they wished to appeal the findings. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Policy: Section 600.6 – Limitations on Disciplinary Actions ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their Policy: Section 600.4 – Minor Rule Violation consequences, and due process requirements; The definitions of rules and rule violations are posted in each living unit. The youth ☒ ☐ ☐ interviewed were aware of the behavior expectations of the facility. (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior Policy: Section 600 – Youth Discipline; 600.6 interventions; – Limitations on ☒ ☐ ☐ Disciplinary Actions 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by Policy: Section 600.4 – Minor Rule Violations counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct imposing a minor consequence. Discipline 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 shall Policy: Section 600.5 – Major Rule Violation; be documented and require the following: 600.5.3 – Notifications ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; (2) accommodations provided to youth with Policy: Section 600.5.6 – Staff Assistance disabilities, limited literacy, and English language ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Policy: Section 600.5.4 – Hearings incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Policy: Section 600.5.5- Evidence evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Policy: Section 600.5.6 – Staff Assistance hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 600.5.9 – Disciplinary Appeals (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ The Juvenile Hall Division Manager reviews all major rule violation hearings. (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or Policy: Section 600.5.9 – Disciplinary commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow Appeals ☒ ☐ ☐ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE Policy: Section 706 - Communicable DISEASES. Diseases Youths The health administrator/responsible physician, in BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies cooperation with the facility administrator and the local and procedures and interviewed medical staff health officer, shall develop written policies and to assist with determining compliance with procedures to address the identification, treatment, this regulation. Youth are initially screened by control and follow-up management of communicable ☒ ☐ ☐ medical staff at intake to identify any diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, immediate health concerns. The medical but not be limited to: staff also conducts a full health assessment of each youth within 96 hours of being admitted into the facility. Policy: Section 706 - Communicable (a) Intake health screening procedures; Diseases-Youths; 701.6 – Health Evaluation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 706 - Communicable (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; Diseases-Youths; 701.6 – Health Evaluation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 706 - Communicable (c) Referral for medical evaluation; Diseases-Youths; 701.6 – Health Evaluation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 706 - Communicable (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; Diseases-Youths; 701.6 – Health Evaluation ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 706 - Communicable (e) Coordination with public and private community- Diseases-Youths; 701.6 – Health Evaluation based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 706 - Communicable (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, Diseases-Youths ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 706 - Communicable Diseases-Youths (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility’s policies and procedures detail safety protocols and The policies and procedures shall be updated as Policy: Section 706 - Communicable necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities Diseases-Youths identified by the local health officer and currently ☒ ☐ ☐ recommended public health interventions. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Policy: Section 702 - Availability and Standards of Care The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to Youth can request health care services by establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for filling out a sick call slip and placing the emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and request in the locked sick call box located in behavioral/mental health care services. ☒ ☐ ☐ each living unit. If the matter is urgent, the youth can also ask staff to contact medical staff. Youth reported that medical staff generally respond within a reasonable timeframe when they request to be seen. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and Youth are issued T-shirts, socks, underwear, footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing pants, shorts, and footwear, which are free of and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has holes and stains. The facility also issues the primary responsibility to provide clothing and sweatshirts during the colder months. footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: ☒ ☐ ☐ During the tour of the facility, we observed the storage areas and determined that the facility has a sufficient supply of clothing for the current population and any new admissions to the facility. (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; (2) Outer garments; Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene The facility administrator shall develop and implement BSCC staff reviewed the agency’s policies written policies and site-specific procedures for the and procedures and interviewed youth cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless housed at the facility to assist with work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more determining compliance with this regulation. frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, ☒ ☐ ☐ The youth interviewed stated they are bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth allowed to exchange their clothing whenever shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. they request. Some youth reported they can exchange clothing daily if they wish. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene PERSONAL CLOTHING There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or spread ☒ ☐ ☐ of vermin and ecto-parasites in all youth’s personal clothing. Infested clothing shall be cleaned or stored in a closed container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of the vermin. 1485 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 – Grooming There shall be written policies and site-specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility This regulation was confirmed through administrator for the availability of personal hygiene interviews with youth and direct observation items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary of the youth’s sleeping rooms. Youth are napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. ☒ ☐ ☐ allowed to keep their personal care items Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided inside their rooms. The facility was well with the following personal care items; stocked with personal care items, which were new and unused. Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 - (a) Toothbrush; Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 - (b) Toothpaste; Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 - (c) Soap; Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 - (d) Comb; Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 - (e) Shaving implements; Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 - (f) Deodorant; Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 - (g) Lotion; Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 - (h) Shampoo; and, Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 - (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. Grooming ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth shall not be required to share any personal care Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 - items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Grooming through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments Youth do not share personal care items. This capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ regulation was confirmed through interviews shall be disinfected between individual uses by the with youth and staff. method prescribed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in Sections 979 and 980, Chapter 9, Title 16, California Code of Regulations. 1486 PERSONAL HYGIENE Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606 - Grooming There shall be written policies and site specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility This regulation was confirmed through administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ interviews with youth and staff. teeth. Youth shall be permitted to shower/bathe up on assignment to a housing unit and on a daily basis thereafter and given an opportunity to brush their teeth after each meal. 1487 SHAVING Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene; 606.4 - Grooming Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their appearance must be maintained for reasons of Youth are allowed to shave daily using identification in Court. All youth shall have equal disposable razors. Staff supervise youth and opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility ☒ ☐ ☐ account for each razor issued each day. administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to youth who are considered to be a danger to This regulation was confirmed through themselves or others. interviews with youth and staff. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Policy: Section 606 – Grooming Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile This regulation was confirmed through facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. interviews with youth and staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good Youth are issued one mattress, two blankets, repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living two sheets, one pillow, one pillowcase, one area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, washcloth, one hand towel, and one bath but not be limited to: ☒ ☐ ☐ towel. This regulation was confirmed through interviews with youth and staff. (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations; (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene (a) above; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) One towel; and, Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) One blanket or more, up on request Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene The facility administrator shall develop and implement site specific written policies and procedures for the BSCC staff reviewed the facility’s bedding scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen and linen exchange schedule, toured the issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as ☒ ☐ ☐ facility, and observed the laundry room. sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each This regulation was confirmed through week. interviews with youth and staff. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene a month. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND Policy: Section 807 - Youth Hygiene MAINTENANCE The facility was clean and orderly at the time The facility administrator shall develop and implement of inspection. The staff and youth at the written policies and site-specific procedures for the facility contribute to the cleaning and maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, sanitation of secure areas. The agency is repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall compliant with this regulation. provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks, ☒ ☐ ☐ equipment, including restraint devices, and physical plant maintenance and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or unsafe conditions or work practices in a timely manner. The use of chemicals shall be done in accordance to the product label and Safety Data Sheet which may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 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 Eligibility Form are being provided at the facility. (Refer ☐ ☒ ☐ to the JPCF Camp Eligibility Form) 7316 Mendocino JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 50 J453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State & Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003 BSCC Code: 7316 FACILITY NAME: Mendocino County Juvenile Hall FACILITY TYPE: JH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That 4/98: X 2001: 2003: OTHER: Apply): FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ray Watson DATE: August 4, 2025 Comments: There have been no changes to the facility since the last inspection cycle. TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Reception/Intake Admission (JH; 1.1) Located in the sally-port. Contains a weapons locker as specified in these  regulations Contains a secure room for the confinement of  Two holding rooms are in the intake area. minors pending admission to JH Provides access to a shower  Provides a secure vault or storage space for minor's  Intake area. valuables Provides telephone access to minors  Provides staff access to hot and cold running water  Locked Holding Room (1.2) Contains a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area  per minor Provides no less than 45 square feet of floor area  Contains seating to accommodate all minors as  specified in these regulations 98: Provides access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as specified in these regulations 03: Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin and  drinking fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide access Maximizes staff visual supervision  03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required  Natural Light (1.3) Visual access to natural light is provided in locked  sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. Corridors (1.4) Corridors in living areas are at least eight feet wide. When doors are staggered or if rooms are located  only on one side, corridors may be at least six feet wide. Living Unit (JH; 1.5) JH living units do not exceed 30 minors and contain  sleeping areas and plumbing fixtures, commensurate with the number of minors housed. 7316 Mendocino PROB JH CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Locked Sleeping Rooms (1.6) 98: Have a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain unless a procedure is in effect to provide other  access to these fixtures 03: Toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain required in locked sleeping rooms Single Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.7) 98: Minimum of 63 square feet of floor area and a clear ceiling height of eight feet  03: Minimum of 70 square feet of floor area and a clear ceiling height of eight feet 98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.  01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches. 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required  Double Occupancy Sleeping Rooms (1.8) Minimum of 100 square feet floor area, a clear ceiling  height of eight feet, and a minimum width of seven feet 98: A door view panel is constructed of security glazing and is a maximum of 144 square inches.  01: View panel size changed to a minimum of 144 inches 03: Outward swinging or lateral sliding door required  Dormitories (1.9) There are no dormitories in the facility. The  text of the regulation has been removed from this checklist. Dayrooms (1.10) JH dayrooms contain 35 square feet of floor area per  minor. Dayrooms in camps and SPJHs contain 30 square  This is a juvenile hall. feet of floor area per minor. All dayrooms provide access to toilets, wash basins,  drinking fountains and showers. Physical Activity and Recreation Spaces (NA SPJH; 1.11) 98: Facilities with a capacity of less than 41 minors have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated  indoor-outdoor space. 01: Facilities with a capacity of 40 minors or less have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated indoor-outdoor space. 98: Facilities with a capacity of 41 to 100 minors Two outdoor recreation areas. have a minimum of 9,000 square feet dedicated Field area 80 x 215 = 17,200 sq. ft. indoor-outdoor space, plus a field area. The field RC 43 x 225 = 9,675 SQ. FT. area contains a minimum of one acre with a  minimum dimension of 100 feet. 01: Facilities with a capacity of 41-274 minors have a minimum of 225 square feet of dedicated indoor- outdoor space per minor, up to 61,650 feet. 7316 Mendocino PROB JH CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 98: Facilities with a capacity over 100 minors have a minimum of 18,000 square feet dedicated indoor- outdoor space, plus a field area. The field area contains a minimum of one acre with a minimum dimension of 100 feet.  01: Facilities with a capacity of 275 or more minors have 61,650 square feet dedicated indoor- outdoor space, plus 145 square feet for each minor beyond 274 (up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet). 98: At least one half of the dedicated indoor-outdoor space is a paved or "like" surface.  01: Changed from one-half to one-quarter of the space A portion of the dedicated physical activity and recreation space is out-of-doors, and is equipped and  of a sufficient size to comply with Title 15, § 1371. 01: The required recreation area has no single  dimension less than 40 feet. Outdoor recreation area lighting allows for evening  activities and provides security. Academic Classrooms (NA SPJH; 1.12) Classrooms are designed for a maximum of 20  minors. There is a minimum of one classroom in each facility 2001: Dedicated classroom space is available for  every juvenile in the facility. The primary purpose for the academic classroom is for education. Each classroom contains a minimum of 160 square feet of floor space for the teacher's desk and work  area, and a minimum of 28 square feet floor space per minor. There is a communication system in each classroom  that allows for immediate response to emergencies. Safety Room (1.13) The “B” unit safety room is appropriately Provides a minimum of 63 square feet of floor space constructed under the applicable BSCC pre- and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet 1998). It is not used as a safety room.  The “C” unit safety room is currently being used as a youth stress relief room. Youth utilizing the stress relief room is under constant direct supervision by staff. Limited to one minor  Padded as specified in these regulations The “B” unit safety room has some padding  that was applicable under BSCC regulations. (Pre-1998) There are one or more vertical view panels Yes- C-Unit. constructed of security glazing. Panels provide a  No- B-Unit (Pre-1998). view of the entire room and are no more than four inches wide and at least 24 inches long. Audio monitoring system as specified in these  regulations Access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain is  provided. 7316 Mendocino PROB JH CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 03: Be equipped with a variable intensity security- type lighting fixture, with controls outside the  room 03: Any wall- or ceiling-mounted devices are  designed to prohibit the occupant’s access. Medical Examination Room (NA SPJH; 1.14) There is a minimum of one suitably equipped medical  examination room in every juvenile facility. The examination room provides the following: Space for routine and emergency examinations  that is used for no other purpose; Privacy for minors;  Lockable storage for medical supplies;  Not less than 144 square feet floor space with no  single dimension less than seven feet; Hot and cold running water; and,  01: Smooth, non-porous, washable surfaces.  Pharmaceutical Storage (1.15) The facility has lockable cabinets for the There is lockable storage space for medical supplies  storage of pharmaceutical and medical and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title supplies. 15 § 1438. Dining Areas (NA SPJH; 1.16) There is a minimum of 15 square feet floor space and  sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed (including minors, staff and visitors). Dining areas do not contain toilets or showers in the same room, unless there is an appropriate visual  barrier. Visiting Space (1.17)  Visiting space is provided. Institutional Storage (1.18) There is a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per minor for institutional clothing, bedding, supplies  and activity equipment, in one or more storage rooms. Personal Storage (1.19) Each minor has a minimum of nine cubic feet of  secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. Safety Equipment Storage (1.20) There is a secure area for storing safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing  apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc. Janitor Closet (1.21) There is at least one securely lockable janitorial  closet containing a mop sink and sufficient area for storing cleaning implements within the security area. 7316 Mendocino PROB JH CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Audio Monitoring System (1.22) There is an audio monitoring system capable of actuation by the minor to alert staff in: safety rooms; locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms; single  and double occupancy sleeping rooms and dormitories of JHs and in locked sleeping rooms and single occupancy rooms of secure camps. Emergency Power (1.23) Yes;” C” unit-Emergency Generator. There is an emergency power source capable of Units’ “A” & “B” have battery back-up for providing minimal lighting in all living units, activity emergency lighting. areas, corridors, stairs, and central control points, to  maintain fire and life safety, security, communications The facility plans to install a backup generator and alarm systems. The power source conforms to to provide power to crucial areas of the facility the requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article during power outages. 700, California Electrical Code (CCR). Confidential Interview Room (1.24) Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area  and provide for confidential consultation with minors There is a minimum of one suitably furnished  interview room for each 30 minors in JHs. There is a minimum of one suitably furnished  interview room in each camp. Court Holding Room for Minors (1.26) The court holding is off-site at the Mendocino  County Courthouse. The text of the regulation has been removed from this checklist. Toilets/Urinals (2.1) All wet rooms. Toilets are available on living units in a ratio of 1:6 in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked holding rooms.  One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every 15 boys. Toilet areas provide modesty for the minors without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Wash basins (2.2) All wet rooms. Wash basins must provide hot and cold or tempered water and be available on living units in a ratio of 1:6  in JH; 1:10 in camps; and, 1:8 in locked sleeping rooms. Drinking Fountains (2.3) Drinking fountains are accessible to minors and staff  in living areas and indoor-outdoor recreation areas. 01: The drinking fountain bubbler is activated by mechanical means and is at an angle that  prevents waste water from flowing over the bubbler. Showers (2.4) Showers provide tempered water and are available  on living units at a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six minors. Shower areas provide for inmate privacy without  mitigating staff's ability to supervise. Beds (2.5) Beds are at least 30 inches wide and 76 long and are  of a pan-bottom type or constructed of concrete. Beds are at least 12 inches of the floor and spaced  no less than 36 inches apart. 7316 Mendocino PROB JH CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (8/05) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Lighting (2.6) There is at least 20 foot-candles (216 1x) of illumination at desk level in locked sleeping rooms,  single and double occupancy rooms, dormitories, dayrooms and activity areas. Night lighting in the above areas provides good  visibility and is conducive to sleep. Padding (2.7) Padding in safety rooms covers the floor, door and  walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not placed on the floor of safety rooms. Padded rooms are equipped with a tamper-resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire Marshal  (SFM). The padding is approved by the SFM and is: non- porous; at least one-half inch thick; of a unitary or  laminated construction; firmly bonded to all padded surfaces; and, is without exposed seams. Seating (2.8) Seating is designed for the level of security. When  bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench seating is allowed for each person. Weapons Locker (2.9) Weapons lockers are located outside the security  perimeter of the facility. (Personnel do not bring any weapon into the security area.) Lockers are equipped with individual compartments,  each with their own locking device. Security Glazing (2.10) (Added in 2003) (Note to inspector: This will typically be assessed from specifications provided at plan review.) Security glazing complies with the minimum requirements of one of the following test standards:  American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F 1233-98, Class III glass; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass; or, H. P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III. Design Requirements (201(c)6) Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 201(c)6 are met.  (Note to inspector: See regulation for specific requirements. Note areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility type and construction date in the "comments" section.) 7316 Mendocino PROB JH CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - J456 PHY 98 01 03.dot (8/05) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE HALLS AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State & Community Corrections BSCC Code: 7316 FACILITY: Mendocino County Juvenile Hall TYPE: JH RC: Overall 43 (JH RC is 29) FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Ray Watson DATE: August 4, 2025 Comments: There have been no changes to the facility since the last inspection. ROOMS EACH ROOM Applicabl Each Room Size (L x W x H) FIXTURES* Unit # Room e Total or COMMENTS Designatio Room # Type Standard RC RC Square/Cubic T U W F S n s Beds s Feet All rooms were in working order during the A Unit Single Pre-98 13 1 1 13 7.1 x 9.0 x 9 1 1 1 2 inspection. Common use fixtures in shower room located off 2 2 4 dayroom. All rooms were in working order during the B Unit Single Pre-98 16 1 1 16 7.1 x 9.0 x 9 1 1 1 inspection. Obs. Pre-98 1` 1 (1) 1 This room is not currently used to confine youth. Room 2015 – Unit “B” Room 17 combined with an adjoining room to form an ADA-compliant room. RC reduced by 1. 2015 – Unit “A” showers were modified to two showers in the stalls. RC was reduced to 12 to meet the 1:6 shower ratio. SYTF FACILITY Common use fixtures in shower room located off 1 1 2 1 4 (UNOCCU dayroom. PIED) At the time of the inspection C’s unit was unoccupied. However, if needed, unit C will be C Unit Single 1998 8 1 1 8 10 x 7 x 11.5 1 1 1 used to house up to 12 SB 823 Secure Track youth. Double 1998 2 2 2 4 10 x 10.5 x 11.5 1 1 1 Common use fixtures in shower room located off 2 dayroom. Intake Holding 1998 2 0 2 (4) 10 x 7 x 10 1 1 1 Safety 1998 1 0 1 (1) 1 This room is not currently used to confine youth. 2015 – The safety room is now used only for storage. The agency may return it to service as needed in the future. 2018 – The safety room is now being used as a stress relief room for the youth. Youth using the stress relief room are under constant supervision. *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. 7316 Mendocino PROB JH CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LAS JUV-05.dot (8/05)