Sacramento PROB (2025-2026 inspection cycle)

August 18, 2025 Jamal Rowe, Chief Probation Officer Sacramento County Probation Department 8745 Folsom Blvd Sacramento, CA 95826 2025-2026 COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, WELFARE & INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTIONS 209 & 885, SACRAMENTO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT DETENTION FACILITIES Dear Chief Rowe: The 2025-2026 Comprehensive Inspection of the Sacramento County Probation Department has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and the following facilities were inspected between Monday, August 11, 2025 and Thursday, August 14, 2025: FACILITY NAME BSCC # FACILITY TYPE Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility 7437 JH Valley Oaks Youth Academy (VOYA) 7439 SYTF These inspections were 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. INSPECTION RESULTS We identified no items of noncompliance with Title 15 Minimum Standards. Refer to the attached Title 15 Procedures Checklist for detailed information. 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 Thursday, August 14, 2025; BSCC staff presented an inspection overview and discussed technical assistance and best practice recommendations. Jamal Rowe Chief Probation Officer Page 2 * * * We noted no areas of noncompliance; however, we expressed concern to the Managers, Chief Deputy, Assistant Chief and Chief regarding the Release, Transition Planning, and Reintegration Services provided to VOYA youth upon their release by the Court into the community for furlough or a Lesser Restrictive Program. Youth have consistently been granted Furlough “Compassionate Releases” or an order for Probation to provide a Lesser Restrictive Program prematurely and without the support from the Probation Department. The Department clearly articulates in the Individualized Rehabilitation Plan report that a youth was not fully engaged with or benefitting from the VOYA Program components and its associated services designed for successful re-entry. Facility Administration and Behavioral Health Administrators voiced frustration that youth are declining to participate in their own plans for successful reintegration into the community. As a result, these youth are leaving the program early and are ill-prepared for reintegration into the community. The new Probation Chief is dedicated to validating the VOYA program and providing a realistic opportunity for youth to include evidence- based tools to demonstrate risk and readiness. He is committed to developing this process so youth will willingly invest in their program and be successful. Please email me at elizabeth.gong@bscc.ca.gov or call (916) 704-2503 if you have any questions. Sincerely, ELIZABETH GONG Field Representative Facilities Standards and Operations Division Enclosures Cc: Presiding Judge, Sacramento County Juvenile Court* Chair, Juvenile Justice Commission, Sacramento County* Chair, Board of Supervisors, Sacramento County* County Administrator, Sacramento County* Julie Wherry, Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Sacramento County Kristalyn McDonald, Deputy Chief Probation Officer, Sacramento County *Copies of the inspection are available upon request or online at www.bscc.ca.gov. 7437+ Sacramento JH SYTF CI LTR 25-26 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7437 FACILITY NAME: Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility (YDF) FACILITY TYPE: JH PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Jamal Rowe, Chief Probation Officer; Julie Wherry, Assistant Chief Probation Officer; Kristalyn McDonald, Deputy Chief Probation Officer; Cheree Robinson, Assistant Deputy Chief Probation Officer; Michelle Bettega, Administrative Services Officer II; Kim Anklam, Administrative Services Officer I; Mark Nigel, Director – Sacramento County Office of Education Court and Community School; Chris Eldridge, Mental Health Supervisor – Sacramento County Behavior Health; Pam Gandy, RN Health Service Administrator - Sacramento County Department of Health Services; Ben Santos, RN Clinic Manager - Sacramento County Department of Health Services; Memorie Sollivan, Programs Probation Supervisor; Alma Cervantes, VOYA Probation Supervisor; Michael Connelly, Assistant Probation Officer (APO); --Fang, Senior Deputy Probation Officer; Andres Gutierrez, APO; Youth: Tyrone, age 17; Kashawn, age 16; Za’Kai, age 15; Emily, age 17. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: August 11-14, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF 9B BUILDING AND GROUNDS September 27-October 5, 2023 November 18, 2024 On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection and evaluation from the following: (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire 10B clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section August 7, 2023 13146.1(a) and (b); August 8, 2024 There were noted areas of noncompliance for ☒ ☐ ☐ the August 7, 2023, inspection that were corrected on October 16, 2023. The corrections for the August 8, 2024, inspection were made on August 22, 2024. 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. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with 11B Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Environmental Health: -April 25, 2024 -March 4, 2025* Medical/Mental Health: -September 14, 2023 Nutritional Health: ☒ ☐ ☐ -July 21, 2023 - August 30, 2024 *The 2025 Environmental Health Inspection had areas of noncompliance, which the agency has corrected via GSA, the Maintenance staff for the County of Sacramento. (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of 12B educational services and facilities as required in Section July 24, 2023 1370; ☒ ☐ ☐ September 20, 2024 (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the 13B Welfare and Institutions Code; and, September 11, 2023 ☒ ☐ ☐ August 1, 2024 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by 14B Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the January 21, 2025 (2024 Inspection) Welfare and Institutions Code. We provided JJDPC Training to the Commission on May 14, 2025, to remind the Commissioners of the expectations required for an Annual Inspection to be completed ☒ ☐ ☐ each year. It is noted that the commissioners were at the JDF in October, November, and December 2024, but the report was not completed until 2025. The recent training provided clarity as to their role and responsibility. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS 15B Chapter 2, Page 1: Appointments and Note: Compliance with this section is determined by Qualifications receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter confirming that all elements of regulation are met. The elements of this regulation are included in Chief Rowe’s Memorandum dated August (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ 1, 2025. 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. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Employee Qualifications Each facility shall: Chapter 2, p.1, 1 ⁋ (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 examination including tuberculosis screening test and Chapter 2, p.1, 2 ⁋ evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board Chapter 2, p.1, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ ⁋ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new employee, and psychological examination in Chapter 2, p.1, 3 ⁋ accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- employees of the facility, who may be present at the Chapter 2, p.1, 4 ⁋ 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 Chapter 3, Pages 1 and 2 Each juvenile facility shall: Chapter 3, Policy I-A (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its The facility has two Watch Commanders, 11 programming, to provide for safety and security of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Supervising Probation Officers, 5 Senior and staff, and meet established standards and Probation Officers, 178 Probation Aides and regulations; Assistants. There are 91 Extra Help staff to assist with coverage. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent Chapter 3, Policy I-B exigent circumstances; The agency has compliant staffing ratios to ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure no services are denied for youth. We note that Deputy Probation Officers assist with programming. (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Chapter 3, Policy I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always a minimum of two Senior or Supervising Probation Officers on duty. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times who is responsible for operations and activities and has Chapter 3, Policy I-D completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course and PC 832 training; ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always a minimum of two Senior or Supervising Probation Officers on duty. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) have at least one staff member present on each living unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Chapter 3, Policy I-E ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) have sufficient food service personnel relative to the number and security of living units, including staff qualified Chapter 3, Policy I-F and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct The facility has one Food Service Program food preparation and servings; conduct related training Manager, a Food Services Supervisor, two programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ Senior Food Service Cooks, and 3 Food records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional Service Cooks. Thirteen food service standards prepared by an outside source; workers provide meal prep, tray fulfillment, and kitchen clean-up. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Chapter 3, Policy I-G transportation, control room, facility security and other support staff for the efficient management of the facility, There is a Senior Office Administrator and and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be three Administrative Services Officers at JDF. diverted from supervising youth; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has five Laundry Service Workers, one Stock Clerk, and one Storekeeper. Allied partners and non-sworn ancillary staff are not part of youth supervision. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to Chapter 3, Policy I-H 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 (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Chapter 3, Policy II-A wide-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 Chapter 3, Policy II-B youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the Chapter 3, Policy II-C 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 Chapter 3, Policy II-D ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of Chapter 3, Policy I-G personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ ☐ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- This facility is not a Special Purpose Juvenile awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ Hall. each 10 youth in detention; 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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; (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 (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one This facility is not 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. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION AND TRAINING Chapter 4 Training and Staff Development Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-c (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to Chief Rowe provided a memorandum their duties, including: outlining the training all staff receive prior to (1) youth supervision duties; exercising youth supervision responsibilities, dated August 1, 2025. The agency provides 160 hours as part of Core Training, followed by an additional 80 ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of agency-specific orientation/training, all of which occur prior to assignment. Sacramento County Probation does in-house Core Training, which provides new employees with very specific references to their job using in-county policies, examples, and processes. They also allow other counties to participate in the training. (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-d ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) the identity of their supervisor; Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-a ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to them; Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-a ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond their responsibility; and Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-a ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-p ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-c receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific ☒ ☐ ☐ orientation, including: (1) individual and group supervision techniques; (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-d ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-e ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-l attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-f ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (6) review of policies and procedures referencing Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-g trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-h ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) routine security measures, including facility Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-i perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-l mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) documentation; and Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-k ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-j (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 5, Fire and Life Safety Guidelines (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall successfully Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1 complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section This section states that new staff receive 240 6035. ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of training, 160 hours of STC Core, 40 hours of PC 832, and 40 hours of facility orientation. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth supervision staff shall successfully complete training Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1 pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ This includes 160 hours of Core and 40 hours of PC 832. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY All facility staff are provided with this Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall component of training in Core, which is be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times ☒ ☐ ☐ completed before working in the living units. who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety which relate specifically to the facility. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Chapter 6, Policy Manual All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and Chapter 6, Guideline I-A implement a manual of written policies and procedures Chapter 6, Guideline I-B that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are Chapter 6, Guideline I-C applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, Policy includes all staff having to review the and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum Administrative Policy and Procedures Manual every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those annually. The agency provided new policy records relating to the standards and requirements set components to the Administrative Manual, forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board adding sections to address changes in policy on request. or procedure from the last cycle. Most The manual shall include: ☒ ☐ ☐ involved updates to operational procedures, not substantive changes to policy. JDF updated their Policy Manual last cycle to be consistent with Title 15 Regulations rather than an alphabetical list of policy, making it easier to read and train staff. Deputy Chief Probation Officer Kristalyn McDonald provided a memorandum indicating the policy manual was reviewed on May 7, 2025. (a) table of organization, including channels of communications and a description of job classifications; Chapter 7, Job Duties and Communication ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile The Sacramento County Probation Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or Department has an Executive Management Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel Organizational Chart as well as a position and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility organization chart for YDF/VOYA. Both were programs; provided to BSCC and are part of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Manual. A list of all positions from Chief to Probation Aide to support staff, as well as the Court, JJDPC, and agency partners, including their job descriptions, was provided. (c) responsibilities of all employees; Chapter 7, Job Duties and Communication ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Chapter 4, Training and Staff Development ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract Sacramento County Probation Department – employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive: Code of Conduct staff, program providers and volunteers; (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and communication system to ensure: Chapter 86, Maintenance and Housekeeping ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; (2) legal and proper care of youth; Chapter 79, Supervision of Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 74 Confidentiality and Maintenance of Records (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 127 Standing Order Regarding Youth Records (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Chapter 74 Confidentiality and Maintenance those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ of Records Chapter 74 Confidentiality and Maintenance (5) release of information regarding youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ of Records (g) ethical responsibilities; Chapter 4, Guideline II, A-1, p ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) trauma-informed approaches; Chapter 4, Guideline II, A-1, g ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) culturally responsive approaches; Chapter 4, Guideline II, A-1, n ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II, A-1, n (j) gender responsive approaches; Chapter 19 Screening for the Risk of Sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse and Assault (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to Chapter 8 Non-Discrimination Provision, all available services, placement, care, treatment, and Guideline I, B-1 through 13 benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to Chapter 21 Classification discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, The Non-Discrimination Provision is posted in ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, each living unit. 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 chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Chapter 28, Guideline VI, E-1 ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; Chapter 95 Medi-Cal Applications ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Chapter 110 PREA Policy 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. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Chapter 9, Fire Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire Chapter 9, Supervisors' Checklist department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff with two-year retention of the inspection record; Chapter 9, Fire Safety and Fire Drills We reviewed all monthly Fire and Life Safety Inspection reports from January 2025 to July 2025. The forms are completed for each living unit, the medical clinic, visiting center, and booking area. The County Department of General Services signs and verifies areas needing attention each month, indicating they have responded ☒ ☐ ☐ to their areas of responsibility. The County Construction and Facilities Management Agency (CAFM) responds to areas needing attention not handled by General Services. We provided technical assistance to ensure the staff completed the inspection clearly, designated each area of the form, including legible handwriting and supervisor acknowledgement, as well as DGS responsibilities. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); The YDF was last inspected on August 8, 2024, by the State Fire Marshal. We note the SFM was on-site while we were conducting ☒ ☐ ☐ our inspection, specifically on August 13, 2025. (d) an evacuation plan; Chapter 9, Guideline II Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Chapter 9, Fire Safety and Fire Drills, Purpose and Scope, 2 ⁋ The facility policy requires the agency to conduct fire drills each quarter, including full evacuation and live drills. The Sacramento County Emergency Services agency is contacted to advise on the outcome of each drill. The Supervisor on duty completes a ☒ ☐ ☐ memo to debrief the drill and make comments or referrals to DGS if necessary. We reviewed the drills on March 30, 2025, and June 26, 2025, noting each was a comprehensive drill for all people in each area of the facility, not just youth and Probation staff. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in the case of fire; and, Chapter 77 Emergency Housing Plan The facility is pending an agreement for transport to Rio Consumnes Correctional Center, which is new this cycle due to the closure of DJJ in June 2023. CCC is an adult ☒ ☐ ☐ facility that has vacant buildings for use only in an emergency. We suggested the agency evaluate a location for a long-term evacuation if necessary. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in cooperation with the local fire department. Chapter 9, Fire Suppression Pre-Plan, Form ☒ ☐ ☐ H-5.2 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Chapter 10, Security Review Each facility administrator shall develop policies and procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document Department policy assigns the Chief Deputy security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall of Facilities to review, evaluate, and make a include internal and external security, including, but not record of facility safety measures. Chief limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputy McDonald completed a memo dated August 1, 2025, ensuring the internal and external security components of the facility have been reviewed. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 0B Chapter 78 Emergency Procedure Plan The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific Emergency Operations Plan, Section 12 policies and procedures for emergencies that shall Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. include, but not be limited to: 20 Hostages (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 21 Demonstrations Chapter 81 Escape Chapter 85 Hostages ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff are required to review the facility emergency plan annually, and quarterly debriefs occur after each fire/evacuation drill. The current Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) was reviewed by Chief Deputy McDonald on August 1, 2025. The EOP was last updated in 2024. Chapter 59 Active Shooter and Terrorist Attack Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 21 Demonstrations (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 21 Demonstration Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 27 Weapons Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 13 Fire Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 22 Earthquake (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 23 Flood Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 25 Tornado/High Winds The Sacramento County General Services (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; Agency responds to the facility annually to ☒ ☐ ☐ test all emergency equipment. Chapter 9, Fire Safety and Fire Drills, Guideline II Evacuation Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 14 Evacuation There is a Memorandum of Understanding (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ that if all youth must evacuate the facility, temporary housing would occur in an empty Unit of the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center, a Sacramento Sheriff facility. We suggested the agency look for a location to house youth long-term if necessary. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 9 Fire Safety and Fire Drills, Guideline 1 ⁋ Chapter 78, 7.1 Training We reviewed all fire drills from 2025. The (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with agency documents the fire or evacuation an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ drills, including follow-up on any issues through referral to DGS, CAFM, or to handle correction or training of staff. Youth supervision staff are required to review emergency procedures annually. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS 1B Chapter 6, Room Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 6, Guideline I-A and B policy and procedures that provide for direct visual Operations Order, Guideline III (Audits) observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, at random or varied intervals during hours when youth Agency policy requires that staff complete are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in random and varied checks when a youth is holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. confined to their room, a minimum of every Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented 15 minutes, with a requirement of five checks by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system per hour. The Case Management System in designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive place tracks youth movement 24/7, at every behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety location within the facility, noting if a youth checks shall be documented with the actual time the goes into their assigned room for a minute or check is completed. ☒ ☐ ☐ an hour. This system can be confusing at a glance, but we found that the safety check parameters are clear and separate from the data points of ‘all’ movement. We found safety checks to be random and varied, with a review/audit of late checks completed by the Watch Commander (WC) nightly. If a check is late, the WC views the video to determine and validate the reason. All late checks are handled administratively. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN 2B Chapter 13, Suicide Prevention Plan The facility administrator, in collaboration with the Sacramento County Correctional Health healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, Policy A-10 shall plan and implement written policies and Sacramento County Mental Health Protocol procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. 06-02 The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses There have been 15 incidents of suicidal shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner behavior/attempts since July 2024, 5 consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall involving one female youth and 2 involving include the following elements: one male youth. We reviewed incident reports and follow-up from facility staff and agency partners. Youth are seen by Mental Health staff, with levels of supervision and ☒ ☐ ☐ continued follow-up based on their Security Level risk, either a S3 High, Moderate, or Low. The incident reports and video footage are reviewed by administrators. The incidents are also evaluated by the Special Needs Meeting participants with appropriate response findings. Correctional Health and Behavioral Health Policies are in line with agency policy and are reviewed annually. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-1 and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. All youth supervision staff and ancillary personnel are trained in Mental Health ☒ ☐ ☐ Services, Suicide Prevention, Response to Suicide Attempts, and Crisis Intervention/Techniques. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Precautionary Protocols Chapter 13, Guideline I-A, 2 (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and as needed during detention. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk Chapter 13, Guideline I-A, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall Chapter 13, Guideline I-A, 4 be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a ☒ ☐ ☐ suicide risk assessment. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to ensure the youth’s safety pending the Chapter 13, Guideline I-A, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral/mental health assessment. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for assessment and/or services. Chapter 13, Guideline I-B, 1 Chapter 13, Guideline I-B, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 13, Guideline I-B, 3 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk for suicide. Chapter 13, Guideline II ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Safety Interventions (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for Chapter 13, Guideline II-A youth identified at risk for suicide which may Chapter 13, Guideline I-D, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: Chapter 13, Guideline I-D, 4 (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- informed approaches Chapter 13, Guideline II-B ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. Chapter 13, Guideline I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Communication (1) The intake process shall include communication Chapter 13, Guideline I-A, 3 with the arresting officer and family guardians regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal Medical Services require law enforcement to ideations, behaviors or attempts. complete a form of their observations at booking, including whether the youth has ☒ ☐ ☐ mental health issues or is a danger to themselves or others. Booking staff documents the same with parents upon notification of the youth coming into JDF custody. (2) Procedures for clear and current information sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth Chapter 13, Guideline I-C, 1 supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental Chapter 13, Guideline I-C, 2 health staff. The agency and partners from Mental Health, Medical, and Education have frequent Special Needs (SN), Child and Family Team ☒ ☐ ☐ (CFT), and Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to address issues and discuss solutions as a team for youth in custody. The goal of each partner is to share information and plan strategies to minimize risk. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Attempts Chapter 13, Guideline II-D, 2 (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. Chapter 13, Guideline II-D, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Chapter 13, Guideline II-D, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Documentation (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to Chapter 13, Guideline II-D, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Chapter 13, Guideline II-C and activities which are available to other non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the All youth on special watch receive daily youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of programming and services unless Behavioral programs, services or activities for youth at risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ Health, Medical personnel, or agency suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility Administrators believe the participation would manager. be a safety or security risk to youth, staff, or other youth. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Chapter 14, Reporting Legal Incidents Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Chapter 15, Death and Serious Illness or Injury of a Youth (1) Death of a Youth. Chapter 15, Guideline II Notifications (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Correctional Health Policy A-10 health administrator and the behavioral/mental Mental Health Protocol 06-02, 6 health director, shall develop written policies and procedures in the event of the death of a youth while ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy includes notification to the Sheriff, detained, which include notifications to necessary Chief Probation Officer, Parents, Legal parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the Guardians, or persons standing in Loco parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis Parentis, and a comprehensive list of other and the youth’s attorney of record. county agencies, including the Presiding Judge and Juvenile Court Judge. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop written policies Chapter 15, Guideline III-C and procedures to assure there is a medical and Chapter 15, Guideline III-D operational review of every in-custody death of a Correctional Health Policy A-10 youth. The review team shall include the facility Correctional Health Policy D-3 ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator and/or facility manager, the health Mental Health Protocol 06-02, 6 administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. (c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Chapter 15, Guideline II-E, 1 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 from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Chapter 15, Guideline II-E, 2 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. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 15, IV Serious Illness or Injury health administrator, shall develop written policies Correctional Health Policy A-05 and procedures for the notification to necessary parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the The Health Administrator determines when a ☒ ☐ ☐ parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis notice is to be made to the Chief Probation and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a Officer (CPO). The CPO is responsible for serious illness or injury of a youth. notifying the Juvenile Court. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 8B The agency is compliant with this regulation. Each juvenile facility shall submit required population and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) Chapter 17, Juvenile Facility Capacity 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 Chapter 18, Admittance Procedures: Purpose The facility administrator shall develop and implement and Scope written policies and procedures for admittance of youth that emphasize respectful and humane engagement Admission clearance is determined by with youth, and reflect that the admission process may Probation Officers from 7 am to 11 pm daily. be traumatic to youth who may have already On-duty Supervisors make admission and experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, detention decisions after hours. culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements We reviewed examples of blank and of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: completed admission documents, including those by the arresting officer, intake/booking screenings, and Case Management entries. Medical staff review the arresting officer's ☒ ☐ ☐ Observation report, complete screenings to provide clearance to book a youth, and do a Medical Assessment prior to intake. Behavior Health completes the Assessment on-site or the following morning, as they are at JDF 7 days each week. Custody Intake staff complete the MAYSI-2 Questionnaire, a Child and Adolescent Trauma Screening (CSEC), Identity Preference Form, and PREA Acknowledgement Form during the admission process, as well as the technical personal information about the youth, family, and history. (a) the admittance process shall include: (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of Chapter 18, Guideline I-A, 3 admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; (2) Offer of a shower; Chapter 18, Guideline I-A, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Documented secure storage of personal Chapter 18, Guideline I-A, 6 belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Offer of food upon arrival; Chapter 18, Guideline I-A, 5 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 21, Guideline I-B, 5 Chapter 21, Guideline I-B, 6 Chapter 44, Youth with Developmental Disabilities Chapter 94, The MAYSI-2 Instrument Each of these sections requires Intake staff to evaluate every youth upon admission and make appropriate referrals to behavioral health. The screenings include the MAYSI-II (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and and Suicide Risk screening tool, Child and safety issues, intellectual or developmental ☒ ☐ ☐ Adolescent Trauma Screen, and the disabilities; Alternatives to Violence Screen. Youth suspected of having or known to have developmental disabilities are referred to the Regional Center with notification to Behavioral Health and the Office of Education. Medical staff are on site 24 hours a day/seven days a week, and Mental Health staff are onsite seven days each week. (6) Screening for physical and developmental disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, Chapter 126, Special Needs Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Chapter 44, Youth with Developmental suspected of or identified as having a Disabilities ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, Chapter 19, Screening for the Risk of Sexual (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive Chapter 72, Guideline 3 Detention and Intake environment. Responsibilities The Intake Unit has specific criteria for accepting a youth, identified by policy. There ☒ ☐ ☐ are 10 specific criteria that allow for booking a youth, and if not met, the youth is released. After hours, this decision is made by the Supervisor on duty. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Chapter 18, Guideline II-A 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 that advise any committed youth of the estimated length Chapter 18, Guideline IV-A of his/her stay. Intake staff advise youth of their next Court ☒ ☐ ☐ date, and release is always determined by the Court/Judge. 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL ABUSE Chapter 19, Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse: Purpose and Scope The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 1 written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require The facility uses an Intake Screening Form, facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of Intake Health Assessment, Pre-Detention admission based on the following information: Evaluation, Mental Health Youth Assessment, (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; Alternatives to Violence Criteria Assessment, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen, and the MAYSI-2. Each of these assessments evaluates criteria to assist in determining if a youth is likely to victimize or be victimized, ☒ ☐ ☐ their vulnerability, and any risks for sexual abuse or assault. The facility also has a comprehensive PREA Policy, with information in the youth handbook and posted in each living unit, which addresses how to report any sexual abuse or assault. Our review of the documentation required exceeds regulations. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 2 queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; (c) Current charges and offense history; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Age; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 5 ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Physical size and stature; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 8 ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) Physical disabilities; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 9 ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 10 ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) Any other specific information about the individual youth that may indicate heightened needs for Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 11 supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through conversations with the youth during the admittance Chapter 19, Screening for the Risk of Sexual process, medical and behavioral health screenings; Abuse: Purpose and Scope during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☒ ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate controls on the dissemination of information within the Chapter 19, Screening for the Risk of Sexual facility relative to responses received pursuant to this Abuse: Purpose and Scope assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☒ ☐ ☐ is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Chapter 20, Release Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures for release of youth from custody which provide for: Chapter 20, Guideline I-A (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 20, Guideline I-D (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; Chapter 20, Guideline I-E ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 20, Guideline I-B (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 20, Guideline I-C (d) notification to the facility health care provider in accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these Chapter 20, Guideline I-G ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, (e) notification of school staff; ☒ Chapter 20, Guideline I-I ☐ ☐ (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ Chapter 20, Guideline I-H ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The facility administrator shall develop and implement policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to Chapter 26, Guideline II-E, Case Plans coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not limited to, medical and The agency completes a Post-Dispositional behavioral health, education, probation supervision and Case Plan on youth exiting the facility to community-based services. provide direction for re-entry planning and services. All agency partners provide input at CBT, SN, and MDT meetings. The case plan is completed by the facility Probation Officer ☒ ☐ ☐ and provided to the Field assigned Officer upon release. The Medical Administrator indicated that all youth exiting the facility are given resource provider information to ensure seamless transitional services. The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth Chapter 6, Administrative Furlough: Purpose from custody. and Scope A Furlough Board meets weekly to determine ☒ ☐ ☐ if a post-dispositional youth serving Ricardo M time, who has completed 50% of their court-ordered days in custody, is eligible for a Furlough release. 1352 CLASSIFICATION Chapter 21, Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures on classification of youth All youth detained in JDF are evaluated for the purpose of determining housing placement in the based on all criteria included in the regulation facility. on a Classification form. The team of staff in Such procedures shall: this unit reviews a youth's personal and physical information, offense history, level of risk, and assessment of all the screening tools at admission. Once determined, a youth is placed in the most appropriate living unit. At any time during a youth's stay, a re- ☒ ☐ ☐ classification may occur by a Supervisor to best meet the youth’s needs. Our review of youth placement is specific to agency criteria with an override component when appropriate. The agency has a draft policy in place for a review of Security 1 (High Security) status youth regarding in-person visitation. The rollout of this new operational procedure is still pending. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, Chapter 21, Purpose and Scope, ¶ 1 least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments shall consider the need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (b) consider facility populations and physical design of the facility; Chapter 21, Purpose and Scope, ¶ 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon admittance to the facility; classification factors shall Chapter 21, Purpose and Scope, ¶ 2 include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal ☒ ☐ ☐ status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including provisions that consider the level of supervision and the Chapter 21, Guideline V Classification youth's behavior while in custody; and, Reviews The agency reviews all youth classifications a minimum of every 90 days or when a significant event occurs. Agency staff and partners have the ability to request a change ☒ ☐ ☐ in classification when they articulate a need. We note there were numerous grievances filed, approximately 40% of the total, by youth requesting a housing change. These grievances are forwarded to the Classification Supervisor to review. (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from the general population or assign youth to a single Chapter 21, Purpose and Scope, ¶ 3 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, transgender, questioning or intersex identification or Chapter 21, Guideline II-M, 2 status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually abusive. Security 8 Classification is based on ☒ ☐ ☐ screenings at admission, factoring in Special Needs, not for housing decisions. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. 3B Chapter 22, Transgender and Intersex Youth The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The policies shall provide that: (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Chapter 22, Guideline II-A preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of The facility addresses all components of this gang or slang names or names that otherwise regulation during the intake process, compromise facility operations as determined by the adjusting as reported or necessary based on facility manager or designee, and shall document any the youth's requests. ☒ ☐ ☐ decision made on this basis. Youth complete an Identity Preference Form, which designates the youth's request for name and pronoun preference, housing, and search preferences. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Chapter 22, Guideline II-B 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 best meets their individual needs and promotes their Chapter 22, Guideline III Housing 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 and intersex youth have access to medical and Chapter 22, Guideline II-C behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and necessary security considerations and physical plant, Chapter 22, Guideline II-D 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 youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Chapter 22, Guideline IV 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. 1353 ORIENTATION Chapter 23, Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 23, Guideline I-A written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to Chapter 23, Guideline I-B placement in a living area. Both written and verbal Chapter 23, Guideline I-D information shall be provided and supplemented with video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to The agency changed its process of initial provide accessible orientation information to all detained placement of all youth in an Orientation Unit youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or and now, upon completing the Classification English language learners. ☒ ☐ ☐ process, houses the youth in the most Orientation shall include information that addresses: appropriate Unit placement. Prior to movement from booking, the Orientation Handbook is provided to the youth while in intake and reviewed with staff. A more detailed review of expectations, rules, and information is provided and facilitated in the living unit. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and disciplinary procedures; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions and supports, including behavior expectations, Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-2 incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-3 and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-4 ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-5 of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of ☒ ☐ ☐ the person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the court Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-6 process; ☒ ☐ ☐ . (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-7 health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-8 recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-9 ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers including the availability of personal care items Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-10 ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and telephone use; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-11 ☒ ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and other activities; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-12 ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, chemical agents and room confinement; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-13 ☒ ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-14 ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-15 ☒ ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-16 ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language other than English if appropriate; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-17 ☒ ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, education, programming and work assignments; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-18 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-19 at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked questions and provides contact information for the A Parent orientation occurs at the facility once facility, medical, school and mental health; and, a month to allow parents to ask questions ☒ ☐ ☐ and understand the process of each phase of a youth’s time in custody. Additionally, there is an FAQ for Detention on the agency website. (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-20 ☒ ☐ ☐ There is a copy of Title 15 in each living unit. 1354 SEPARATION Chapter 24 Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that address: The agency policy requires staff to utilize a Program Separation when a youth demonstrates they cannot comply with unit, program, or school rules, resulting in a separation prior to the need for a more restrictive placement, Room Confinement. This type of separation is a withdrawal from group activities but inclusive of all elements of Title 15. There were 193 incidents of Program Separation from January 2025 to July 2025, 122 in detention. Our review provided clarity of the difference between Program Separation, which is used for a disciplinary separation, versus youth going to their room for another reason, either operational reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ or for a self-separation. The Case Management System physically tracks youth movement, so we learned anytime a youth moved to their room, for a self-separation request, to get something from the room, to use their restroom, or for preparing for a unit activity, the system tracks a “Down by Choice’ entry in the system. There were 85,343 such entries so far this year, 56,663 for detention. We provided technical assistance to begin tracking self-separation to ensure youth are not overusing this tool for self-isolation. Behavior Health and Unit staff discuss these types of separation, but it is not articulated for tracking purposes. We note there are chrono entries in a youth’s file to show this, but not readily available for administration to review. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, Chapter 24, Guideline II-A, 1 assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) consideration of positive youth development and trauma-informed care. Chapter 24, Guideline II-B, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges available at the facility, except when necessary to Chapter 24, Guideline II-C ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. Chapter 24, Guideline II-B, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and Chapter 25 Room Confinement Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☒ ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of separated youth to determine if separation remains Youth on Medical Separation are reviewed necessary. daily by medical staff. Youth on Program Separation as a result of discipline are on the status for 2-4 hours, documented on the Due ☒ ☐ ☐ Process form if related to a Major Rule Violation or the Incident Report (IR) if a minor rule violation. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT 4B Chapter 25 Room Confinement (RC) (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Operational Order, Room Confinement implement written policies and procedures addressing the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent The policy for placing a youth on RC and the with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The documentation are compliant with the placement of a youth in room confinement shall be regulation. accomplished in accordance with the following guidelines: Our review revealed 35 incidents of RC so far in 2025, 33 in YDF. The incident report records time on and time off, a description of the incident, and reasons for the youth's placement in their room. Of the 14 incident reports we reviewed for YDF, four were on RC for less than an hour, four between one to two hours, four for two to three hours, and two for three to four hours. Only two of the ☒ ☐ ☐ agency’s RCs for this year extended beyond 4 hours. The incident report captures all elements of an incident, providing a good picture of what occurred. We provided technical assistance to ensure staff articulate that youth on RC represent a safety and security situation which would be a major rule violation. In form, staff sometimes checked minor rule violation tab, even though the incident description was clearly a violation of a major rule, ultimately including due process. This is further discussed in the Due Process section under Section 1391. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, less restrictive, options have been attempted and Chapter 25, Guideline II-C, 4 exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a ☒ ☐ ☐ Operational Order RC I-A, 4 threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or Chapter 25, Guideline II-D, 1 retaliation by staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Operational Order RC I-C, 1 (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent that it compromises the mental and physical health of Chapter 25, Guideline II-D, 1 the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Operational Order RC I-C, 2 (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room confinement. After the youth has been held in room Chapter 25, Guideline III Extended RC confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ There have been no RC incidents beyond four hours in 2025. (1) Return the youth to general population. Chapter 25, Guideline II-F, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. Chapter 25, Guideline II-F, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Chapter 25, Guideline III-H, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Operational Order RC II Extended RC (A) Document the reasons for room confinement Chapter 25, Guideline II-B and the basis for the extension, the date and time Chapter 25, Guideline III-E the youth was first placed in room confinement, ☒ ☐ ☐ and when he or she is eventually released from Staff document the placement of a youth on room confinement. RC and for extended RC in an IR. Both require administrative approval. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes the goals and objectives to be met in order to Chapter 25, Guideline III-H, 4 (4 hours) integrate the youth to general population. Chapter 25, Guideline III-K, 3 (Continued RC ☒ ☐ ☐ beyond initial 4-hour extension) (C) Obtain documented authorization by the facility superintendent or his or her designee Chapter 25, Guideline III-G every four hours thereafter. Chapter 25, Guideline III-J Operational Order RC II-J ☒ ☐ ☐ The Facility Manager must approve any RC beyond four hours. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth Chapter 25, Guideline II-E, 4 in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ Operational Order RC I-D, 3 sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in court holding facilities or adult facilities. Chapter 25, Guideline II-E, 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ Operational Order RC I-D, 6 (7) Nothing in this section shall be construed to conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires Chapter 25, Guideline II-E, 8 Emergencies a significant departure from normal institutional Operational Order RC I-D, 1 and 7 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 placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and Chapter 25, Guideline II-E, 6 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. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Chapter 26 Institutional Assessment and The facility administrator shall develop and implement Case Plans (IAP) written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. The agency completes Initial, Follow-up, Transition, and Individual Success Plans (SYTF/VOYA). The plans are created based on all required regulation elements and are updated every 90 days, a change from 30 days last cycle. The plans include information garnered at admission and all programming elements during their stay. Goals and plans to meet ☒ ☐ ☐ them are documented with input from agency partners and the youth. The agency has weekly SN, CBT, and MDT meetings to address youth successes or issues. Our review of the case plans found that the assigned Probation Officer includes information to provide direction and encouragement to promote success in the program and/or re-entry. The YDF Plans are better streamlined and responsive than in past cycles, providing a comprehensive but brief outline of the youths' needs and goals. (a) Assessment: The assessment is based on information collected Chapter 26, Guideline I-A 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: (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Chapter 26, Purpose and Scope held for at least 30 days or more and created within ☒ ☐ ☐ 40 days of admission. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be limited to, written documentation that provides: Chapter 26, Guideline II-B, d (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☒ ☐ ☐ problems identified in the assessment; (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes a description of program resources needed and Chapter 26, Guideline II-B, e individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐ is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting the objectives, including periodic review and Chapter 26, Guideline II-C discussion of the plan with the youth; Chapter 26, Guideline II-D This policy establishes the requirement for ☒ ☐ ☐ staff to update the Plan every 90 days with input from YDF staff, Medical, Mental Health, and Education representatives. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be subject to existing resources, shall be developed for Chapter 26, Guideline II-E post dispositional youth in accordance with Section 1351; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ This policy addresses the Post-Dispositional Case Plan. (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed Chapter 26, Guideline II-B, b with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, Chapter 26, Guideline II-B, c ☒ ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Chapter 27 Caseload and Casework Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 27, Scope and Purpose written policies and procedures ensuring the availability Chapter 27, Guideline I-A, 1 of appropriate counseling and casework services for all youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: The YDF staff input all information into the (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns ☒ ☐ ☐ youths' electronic file as it occurs. Incident that may arise; reports, progress, and any significant behavior/participation records are recorded to provide information for the IAP and/or Court. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, ☒ Chapter 27, Guideline I-A, 2 ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, (c) youth will be provided access to available resources to meet the youth’s needs. Chapter 27, Guideline I-A, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 27, Guideline I-A, 4 1357 USE OF FORCE Chapter 28 Use of Force (UF) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Policy reflects a complete and informative written policies and procedures for the use of force, process for all UF incidents. Staff outline the which may include chemical agents. Force shall never type of force used, documenting the be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or circumstances leading up to the UF, treatment. response, and timelines for all staff involved, (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and including medical and behavioral health when procedures which: appropriate. All UF incidents are reviewed by Supervisors and Administration, including the incident ☒ ☐ ☐ report and video review. Our review of 14 UF events in YDF, involving 31 youth, revealed the force was justified based on the actions as documented in the IR. There have been 253 UF events facility-wide in 2025, 68 with physical restraint, 151 using mechanical restraint, and 27 included the use of OC Spray. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Chapter 28, Guideline I-A, 1 to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐ and the facility. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) outline the force options available to staff including both physical and non-physical options and define Chapter 28, Guideline I-B Force Options when those force options are appropriate. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 28, Guideline I-A, 3 (3) describe force options or techniques that are expressly prohibited by the facility. Chapter 28, Guideline I-A, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Chapter 28, Guideline XI-B ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. (5) define a standardized reporting format that includes time period and procedure for documenting Chapter 28, Guideline VIII Documentation and reporting the use of force, including reporting Chapter 33 Documentation of Incidents requirements of management and line staff and procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force incidents by supervisory and or management staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for investigating unreasonable use of force. Chapter 28, Guideline X-A, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up procedures required after use of force incidents for Chapter 28, Guideline III-B, 2 medical, mental health staff and parents or legal Chapter 28, Guideline III-C guardians. Supervisors are tasked with notifying Medical ☒ ☐ ☐ and Behavioral Health. The Watch Commander is responsible for notifying the parent. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Chapter 28, Guideline I-C Limitations of ☒ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☐ ☐ Pregnant Youth (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force option shall include policies and procedures that: Chapter 28, Guideline VI Chemical Agents (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize ☒ chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☐ ☐ the approved method of deployment for those chemical agents. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the Chapter 28, Guideline VI-D, 1 safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts Chapter 28, Guideline VI-D, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably possible. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Chapter 28, Guideline VI-A 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. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (4) define the role, notification, and follow-up procedures required after use of force incidents Chapter 28, Guideline VI-C involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 28, Guideline IX-A, 2 staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of use of chemical agents, including the reasons for Chapter 28, Guideline IX-A, 2 which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, Chapter 28, Guideline III-B, 2 youth and staff involved, the date, time and location Chapter 28, Guideline III-C of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of ☒ ☐ ☐ This section outlines the immediate such use. notification of medical staff and referral to Behavioral Health, as well as the Supervisor and Watch Commander responsibilities. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which require that agencies provide initial and regular training Chapter 4, Guideline I-A, 1-f Core in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate Chapter 4, Guideline II-B Annual that address: Chapter 4, Guideline I ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions Chapter 4, Guideline II that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of application. Chapter 4, Guideline I ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate referral to medical or behavioral health. Chapter 4, Guideline I ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use of Force. Chapter 4, Guideline I ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II (5) physical training force options that may require the use of perishable skills. Chapter 4, Guideline I ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular training. Chapter 4, Guideline II-B Annual ☒ ☐ ☐ Training in UF, called Defensive Tactics, occurs two times each year for YDF staff. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Chapter 29 Use of Restraints (UR) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 29, Purpose and Scope ¶ 2 responsible physician and mental health director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures The agency has used restraints as defined in for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include this regulation, the WRAP, two times since any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities our last inspection. and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Our review of the two incidents revealed that staff response and reaction to the youth’s behavior were appropriate for their safety and that of the youth. One male youth had swallowed a small screw and was unwilling to give it up, while the other female youth was tying clothing around her neck while making ☒ ☐ ☐ statements of continued self-harm. Staff, medical, and available behavioral health response were timely, and both were escorted to the safety cell. The male youth was in the WRAP for one hour and eleven minutes, while the female was in the WRAP for one hour and thirteen minutes. Medical staff were present and approved continued placement and removal. The male youth was released from the safety cell and returned to their room in one hour and eleven minutes, while the female was returned to her room in three hours and seven minutes. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who present an immediate danger to themselves or others, Chapter 29, Purpose and Scope ¶ 3 who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of Chapter 29, Purpose and Scope ¶ 6 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 discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Chapter 29, Guideline IV-A restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other Chapter 29, Guideline IV-B fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of hands and feet together behind the back (hogtying) is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used Chapter 29, Guideline IV: Transportation or to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the Movement Within the Facility facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 57 A453 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 of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager Chapter 29, Purpose and Scope ¶ 3 may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a Chapter 29, Guideline IX-A physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints Chapter 29, Guideline IX-J shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every ☒ ☐ ☐ hour. If a youth is in restraints longer than 15 minutes, Supervisor or Administrative approval is required. A medical opinion on the safety of placement and retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no Chapter 29, Guideline IX-K, 1 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 possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the Chapter 29, Guideline IX-K, 2 time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 29, Guideline IX-K, 3 treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and Chapter 29, Guideline IX-C 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 procedures shall address: Chapter 33, Guideline E-1 (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐ application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate certain restraint devices and/or techniques. Chapter 29, Guideline III-A, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) acceptable restraint devices. Chapter 29, Guideline II-A, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 29, Guideline II-A, 2 (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral. Chapter 29, Guideline III-A, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 29, Guideline IX-B (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment. Chapter 29, Guideline IX-F ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a Chapter 29, Guideline IX-D specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐ provision to protect the youth from abuse. (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. Chapter 29, Guideline IX-G ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) exercising of extremities. Chapter 29, Guideline IX-I ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR 5B MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Chapter 29, Guideline VI: Transportation or THE FACILITY. Movement in the Facility Chapter 29, Guideline II-A, 1-a through d The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 29, Guideline II-A, 2-b and c responsible physician and behavioral/mental health Chapter 4, Guideline II-A and B director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the We reviewed numerous UF events and found purpose is for movement or transportation within the ☒ ☐ ☐ that staff used Mechanical restraints 151 facility that shall include the following: times of the 253 UF incidents. (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff approved to utilize restraint devices and the required Of the 14 UF events we read, involving 31 training. youth, 23 youth were placed in mechanical restraints prior to movement to their room. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of restraints must be documented. Chapter 29, Guideline VII Documentation ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply restraints for movement or transportation that includes Chapter 29, Guideline IV-A, 1 through 4 consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Chapter 29, Guideline VII 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, with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Chapter 29, Guideline IV-A, 1 shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or Chapter 29, Guideline IV-A, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation. Chapter 29, Guideline VI-A, 1 (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Chapter 43, Guideline I-B, 2 Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 43, Guideline I-B, 3 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Chapter 30 Safety Room Procedures (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in Chapter 30, Purpose and Scope ¶ 2 cooperation with the responsible physician, shall Chapter 30, Purpose and Scope ¶ 3 develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title The agency has had seven safety cell 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used placements in 2025, involving five youth. We to hold only those youth who present an immediate reviewed each incident report, noting that the danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior documentation and timelines were compliant which results in the destruction of property, or reveals with regulations. All incidents were for self- the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety harming/suicidal behavior. room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or ☒ ☐ ☐ as a substitute for treatment. Documentation was detailed, including timely Policies and procedures shall: entries and responses from agency partners. Five youths were removed in under two hours, one in two hours, 54 minutes, and the last in three hours, 18 minutes. Medical and Behavioral Health staff were present and assisted staff in getting the youth back in their own room as quickly as possible. (1) include provisions for administration of necessary nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable Chapter 30, Guideline I-B ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing to provide for privacy; 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; Chapter 30, Guideline I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision and documentation of the youth's behavior and any Chapter 30, Guideline I-C staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the facility manager, or designee, every four hours; Chapter 30, Guideline I-F ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, where appropriate, or an assessment at the next Chapter 30, Guideline I-D daily sick call; and, Policy is more prescriptive than regulation in ☒ ☐ ☐ that a medical assessment is required within one hour. (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for placement, including attempts to use less restrictive Chapter 30, Guideline I-A 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: Chapter 30, Guideline II-A (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 Chapter 30, Guideline II-B ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it compromises the mental and physical health of the Chapter 30, Guideline II-C ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 30, Guideline II-D for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of ☒ ☐ ☐ the following: (1) return the youth to general population. Chapter 30, Guideline II-D, a ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, Chapter 30, Guideline II-D, b ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Chapter 30, Guideline II-D, c ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized Chapter 30, Guideline II-E 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. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1360 SEARCHES Chapter 31 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 31, Guideline IV Housing, Unit and written policies and procedures governing the search of Room Searches youth, the facility, and visitors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 31, Guideline X Facility Searches Policies and procedures shall provide that: Chapter 38, Guideline IV Visitor Searches Operations Order, Body Scanner (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 1 searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 4 as a form of discipline or punishment. (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 5 Chapter 31, Guideline II Chapter 31, Guideline IV Chapter 31, Guideline V These policy sections reference Strip and Visual Body Cavity Searches. The policy delineates a strip search in a 1-8 category: a less intrusive search with visual inspection, and a 9-12 search, which includes a visual body cavity search. The agency conducted 73 strip searches, level 1-8, and no strip searches, level 9-2, from January 2025 to the ☒ ☐ ☐ date of inspection. Our review of 30 completed strip search forms indicated all were justified based on circumstances known at intake. The YDF had 29 strip searches completed. We noted the agency continues to complete a Strip Search form if one could be conducted based on offense, even when staff are not requesting a strip search. We suggested that staff only complete a Strip Search Authorization form when they are requesting the search. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be conducted by a medical professional. Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 5 Chapter 31, Guideline III-B, 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ Physical Body Cavity Searches are prohibited. (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 6 there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and Chapter 31, Guideline II-A articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall comply with Section 1352.5. Chapter 22, Guideline IV Searches of ☒ ☐ ☐ Transgender and Intersex Youth (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when Chapter 31, Guideline II-B Pat Search conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 31, Guideline II-B, 4 Strip Search must be justified and documented in writing. 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Chapter 33 Grievances The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 33, Guideline I-A written policies and procedures whereby any youth may Chapter 33, Guideline I-B appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any condition of confinement, including but not limited to There were 1003 Grievances filed from health care services, classification decisions, program January 2025 to the date of the inspection, participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, with a facility-wide average of 143 per month. food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or This is down significantly from our last violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be inspection. Of those, 593 were from YDF, no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and with an average of 84.5 per month or 14 per procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility occupied unit. manager ensures: The facility is able to track a youth’s location in the facility through the electronic activity tracker; therefore, this tracker and video are reviewed by supervising staff to verify the youth’s statements. We reviewed all grievances for the months of January, April, ☒ ☐ ☐ and July 2025. Each was resolved and followed the regulation process. Overall, youth continue to use the grievance process for informal requests. The agency brought in an assigned Deputy Probation Officer to complete the process and provide information on all other avenues of requests available to youth. We found that approximately 55% of the grievances were for housing changes and point loss. We reminded the agency that grievances in areas involving outside agency partners should be referred to the agency for comment, but ultimately resolved by the Grievance DPO on the agency form, and to have the youth sign as acknowledgment. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to Chapter 33, Guideline I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ have free access to the form; (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth Chapter 33, Guideline II-B ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision staff working in the facility; (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level; Chapter 33, Purpose and Scope ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 57 A453 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 grievances within three (3) business days, grievances Chapter 33, Guideline II-D that relate to health and safety issues must be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed immediately; (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain his/her version of the grievance to a person not Chapter 33, Guideline II-F directly involved in the circumstances which led to the Chapter 33, Guideline II-F, 2-a ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. Chapter 33, Guideline II-F, 2-c (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by the facility administrator to assist the youth. Chapter 33, Guideline II-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) provision for a written response to the grievance which includes the reasons for the decisions; Chapter 33, Guideline III-A, 5 ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Chapter 33, Guideline IV-A ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) business days unless circumstances dictate a longer Chapter 33, Guideline II-D ☒ ☐ ☐ time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Chapter 33, Guideline I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be Administrative Policy Reference: Citizen ☒ ☐ addressed and documented in accordance with written ☐ Complaint policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Chapter 33 Documentation of Incidents A written report of all incidents which result in physical harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift, unless additional time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Chapter 28, Guideline VII-A DNA Specimen, Sample, and Impression (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized Chapter 28, Guideline VII-B, 1 law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force The facility policy allows staff to use force to to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb collect DNA; however, in practice, this does or palm print impressions from individuals who are not occur. If necessary, staff use the policy required to provide such samples, specimens or ☒ ☐ ☐ for Cell Extraction if a youth declines to impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and submit after a request for voluntary who refuse following written or oral request. compliance and advising the youth of the (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of Court consequences for failing to comply. 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. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 57 A453 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 efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Chapter 28, Guideline VII-B, 1 secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Chapter 28, Guideline VII-B, 1 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 extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video Chapter 28, Guideline V-B, a shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The Chapter 28, Guideline V-B, b videotape shall be retained by the agency for the Chapter 28, Guideline V-B, c length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 28, Guideline V-B, d the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Chapter 34 Education (a) School Programs Chapter 34, Guideline I-A, 1 The County Board of Education shall provide for the Chapter 34, Guideline I-A, 2 administration and operation of juvenile court schools in Chapter 34, Guideline I-A, 3 conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee Chapter 34, Guideline I-A, 4 pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility administrators shall develop and implement written policy The Sacramento County Office of Education and procedures to ensure communication and (SCOE) operates the El Centro Junior and coordination between educators and probation staff. Senior High School for JDF and VOYA youth. Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches Staff includes the Director of Court and should be applied when providing instruction. Education Community Schools, a principal, 11 teachers, staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to a Transition Specialist, a counselor, two use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe Special Education Specialists, a school technology practices. The facility administrator shall psychologist, a dedicated VOYA Specialist, a request an annual review of each required element of the Dual Enrollment Coordinator, and a Librarian. program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and Youth in junior or senior high school are corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this afforded the opportunity for credit recovery section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be and tutoring, use of Chromebooks for lesson delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile enhancement, life skill development, and court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall independent living/transition planning. SCOE conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside works with probation to ensure the best agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the option for youth in custody and upon release. facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take We spoke with the Director of SCOE, Mark whatever corrective action is necessary to address each Nigel, who has promoted the implementation deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of of a varied and comprehensive curriculum, all youth in the facility. including several post-secondary education and vocational opportunities for youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ A transition specialist works with youth to enroll them in South Lake Tahoe Community College, and the SCOE is working to increase the options by contracting with Los Rio Community College to assist in potential transition services closer to home. Post- graduation from a Community College with an AA Degree, Probation and SCOE via Project Rebound have enrolled several students at California State University, Sacramento. One youth we spoke to is in her second year at UC Davis. These students return to the facility between semesters but live in the dorm and work to assist in complete re-entry upon completion of their commitment. The vocational program opportunities include a culinary program and a construction program, both of which allow youth to learn skills outside the classroom. Additional opportunities through a SCOE Grant via OYCR provide eligible youth employment opportunities in a coordinated MOU with the Department of Rehabilitation and Pride Industries. On the day of the inspection, YDF had 106 youth in custody, which includes 51 graduates, three 18-year-old youths who are refusing any education or vocational 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 opportunities, and 54 youth enrolled in K-12 education. Of the graduates, 29 are enrolled in Lake Tahoe Community College, Sacramento State, or UC Davis for post- secondary education, with the remainder in the NCCT or Culinary programs. (b) Required Elements The facility school program shall comply with the State Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 1 Education Code and County Board of Education policies, Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 2 all applicable federal education statutes and regulations Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 3 and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 4 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 Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 5 ☒ ☐ ☐ courses required for high school graduation. (2) Information and preparation for the High School Equivalency Test as approved by the California Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 6 Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary education and vocational opportunities. Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Tests as approved by the California Department of Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 8 ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 9 ☒ ☐ ☐ grade level standards. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 10 schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational YDF continues to offer 285 minutes of procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for ☒ ☐ ☐ instruction on average each day. the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 11 or separation status, including room confinement, except when providing education poses an immediate threat to the safety of self or others. Education ☒ ☐ ☐ includes, but is not limited to, related services as provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) School Discipline (1) Positive behavior management will be Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 1 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 decisions made by probation staff that may affect the Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 3 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 education staff will develop policies and procedures Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 4-a that address the rights of any student who has Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 4-b continuing difficulty completing a school day. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 4-c Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 4-d (d) Provisions for Special Populations (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Chapter 34, Guideline I-D, 1 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 afforded an educational program that addresses their Chapter 34, Guideline I-D, 2 language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1 record maintained that documents a youth's ☒ ☐ ☐ educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1-a ☒ ☐ ☐ (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the State Test used for English language proficiency; Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1-b ☒ ☐ ☐ (C) Needs and services of special populations as defined by the State Education Code, including but Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1-c ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1-d ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 57 A453 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. Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 2 determine the youth's general academic functioning ☒ ☐ ☐ levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary education plan shall be developed for each youth Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with the State Education Code and request the youth's Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 4 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 (1) The complete facility educational record of the Chapter 34, Guideline I-F, 1 youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course Chapter 34, Guideline I-F, 2 work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Chapter 34, Guideline I-G, 1 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 (1) The school and facility administrator should, Chapter 34, Guideline I-H, 1 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. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. 6B Chapter 35 Programs, Recreation and The facility administrator shall develop and implement Exercise ¶ 2: Purpose and Scope written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the A Program Memorandum was completed by amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. Chief Deputy Kristalyn McDonald on August 1, 2025. The memo verifies the programs provided to youth are current, relevant, and appropriate for the population. The varied opportunities are vast and allow the youth to receive specific programming based on their identified needs while in custody and re-entry services as they exit the facility. Each youth is assigned a tablet after being in custody for 5 days, with their own password and content allowance. This is a privilege, and use is based on daytime activities, recreation time, and behavior. The Office of Education, community volunteers, agency partners, and department staff facilitate all programs listed below. Youth are referred to programs based on their needs or request. Opportunities include: Alternatives to Violence; Another Choice Another Way; Anti- Recidivism Coalition; Art With Milton Brown; AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination); Beautiful Evolutions; Book ☒ ☐ ☐ Club; Boys & Girls Club; Build a Life You Want (Woman’s Empowerment Program); Burning Bush Moments; Capacity Changers; Chaplaincy Program; “Community Meetings (Youth Group); Culinary Arts Program; Earth Mama and Healing; EDOVA Tablet; El Centro Jr. / Sr. High School; Freestyle Art Program; Graduate Program; Horticulture; Improve Your Tomorrow; Leadership Development Program; Leadership Education Athletic Program (LEAP); Library; LINKS Mentoring Program; Mentor Academy Program; Multi-Sensory De-escalation Room (MSDR); Northern California Construction and Training (NCCT); Parenting Encounter; Peer Outreach Program (Booster’s); Pet Partners; Peer Mentor; Prison Education Project (PEP); Project Teach; Reaching Back to our Youth; Resident Library Technician Training; Sacramento Mandarin Music Academy; Self-Awareness and Recovery; Sexual Behaviors Treatment Program; Skills Training Enrichment Program (STEP); Scholars Obtaining Academic Responsibility (SOAR); Spoken Word Poetry; Stanford Sierra Youth Families; Substance Abuse Programs; WEAVE; UC Davis CAARE and EDAPT Programs; VOYA Employment Program; Young Adult Program (YAP); Youth Council; Yoga; and, 916 INK. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three Chapter 35, Purpose and Scope ¶ 1 hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which ☒ ☐ ☐ one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding Chapter 35, Procedure II-C 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 be posted in the living units. Chapter 35, Guideline I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed the Program Schedule for each living unit. There will be a written annual review of the programs, recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to Chapter 35, Guideline I-A ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. A memorandum outlining the programs ☒ ☐ ☐ offered to youth was completed on August 1, 2025, by CDPO Kristalyn McDonald. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to Chapter 35, Guideline I-B, 1 include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, Chapter 35, Guideline I-B, 2 evidence-based, best practice interventions that are Chapter 35, Guideline I-B, 3 culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- Chapter 35, Guideline I-B, 4t social interventions and activities designed to reduce recidivism. These programs should be based on the The many program opportunities for youth youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 are encouraged and provide engaging, and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the educational, and individualized prospects for direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County all youth. Pre-Disposition or short-term Office of Education and can be administered by county Ricardo M time includes many programs that partners such as mental health agencies, community were initially thought for VOYA youth, based organizations, faith-based organizations or especially those youth in custody for long Probation staff. periods pending the resolution of their Programs may include but are not limited to: charged offenses. (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Anger Management; (4) Conflict Resolution; (5) Juvenile Justice System; (6) Trauma-related interventions; (7) Victim Awareness; (8) Self-Improvement; (9) Parenting Skills and support; (10) Tolerance and Diversity; (11) Healing Informed Approaches; (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled Chapter 35, Guideline I-C, 1 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 opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity Chapter 35, Guideline I-C, 2 each day. Large Muscle Exercise is facilitated by the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sacramento County Office of Education on school days, and by facility staff each day. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. Chapter 35, Guideline I-A The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Chapter 36 Religious Program The facility administrator shall provide access to religious services and/or religious counseling at least once each YDF provides one hour of religious services week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ each week and has a Chaplain on-site every allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if day. Bible Study is also available to youth. he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. Religious programs shall provide for: (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; Chapter 36, Guideline A ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) availability of clergy; and, Chapter 36, Guideline C ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) availability of religious diets. Chapter 36, Guideline D ☒ ☐ ☐ 1373 WORK PROGRAM Chapter 37 Work Program The facility administrator shall develop policies and procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment YDF allows for youth to participate in unit of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall details, as well as work opportunities around be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational the facility perimeter and in the community. training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. Additional programs include the Northern Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary California Construction Training Program measure (NCCT), which is on-site daily; the Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Community Outreach Unit/Program; and Pine Grove Fire Camp. The agency has a Youth Council, Horticulture Program, Mentoring Program, Library Technician, and Culinary Arts program. Each of these requires a youth to request and apply to be in the program. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1374 VISITING Chapter 38 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 38, Guideline I written policies and procedures for visiting, that include Chapter 38, Guideline II-A provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to Chapter 38, Guideline II-B receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing Chapter 38, Guideline II-C in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family members, such as grandparents and siblings, and The facility allows approved visitors to come supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the to the facility seven days a week from 8 am to approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in 8 pm. conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of the youth. The agency did not allow some youth in the VOYA and Max units to have contact visits due to their classification status. Since our Targeted and Unannounced Inspections in ☒ ☐ ☐ 2024 and 2025, the agency has created a security classification within both of the above units to allow youth in-person contact visits. Some youth who have not demonstrated behavior to allow for this are re-evaluated every 90 days. We reviewed the pending change to policy and documentation revealed that most of these youth are getting contact visits. We reviewed the classification status for those who do not get visits, and it appeared appropriate. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Chapter 38, Guideline I Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s Chapter 38, Guideline II-D 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 per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations Chapter 38, Guideline I shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety need. Each youth is allowed a 45-minute visit each ☒ ☐ ☐ day, with opportunities of five hours and 15 minutes each week. Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall Chapter 38, Guideline II-A, 5 Special Visits 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 alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. Chapter 38 Purpose and Scope ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Chapter 39 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 39, Guideline I-A written policies and procedures for correspondence which ☒ ☐ ☐ provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth may send or receive; (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Chapter 39 Purpose and Scope ☒ ☐ ☐ YDF has no limitation on mail. (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of Chapter 39, Guideline I-B 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 in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable Chapter 39, Guideline I-C cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, Chapter 39, Guideline I-D ☒ ☐ ☐ or youth safety is jeopardized. Chapter 39, Guideline I-E 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS 7B Chapter 40 Telephone Access The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ and implement written policies and procedures to provide youth with access to telephone communications. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Chapter 41 Access to Legal Services Chapter The facility administrator shall develop written procedures 41, Guideline ¶ 1 to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys and their authorized representatives; (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; and, Chapter 41, Guideline ¶ 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and cost-free telephone access as appropriate. Chapter 41, Guideline ¶ 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ 1390 DISCIPLINE Chapter 42 Discipline and Discipline Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: (a) bed and bedding; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 2 personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) full nutrition; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) contact with parent or attorney; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) exercise; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 5 ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) medical services and counseling; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) religious services; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 8 ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) the right to send and receive mail; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 9 ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) education; and, Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 10 ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) rehabilitative programming. Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 11 ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Chapter 42 Purpose and Scope Such rules and penalties shall include both major Chapter 42, Guideline I violations and minor violations, be stated simply and Chapter 42, Guideline II affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision Chapter 42, Guideline III shall be made to provide accessible information to youth ☒ ☐ ☐ with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited These sections identify Major, Major or Minor, literacy. and Minor rules as well as sanctions. Rules are posted in the living units and identified in the Resident Handbook. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Chapter 42, Guideline IV Chapter 42, Purpose and Scope ¶ 3 The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the administration of The agency process allows for progressive discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: and fair sanctions, which include: Verbal (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose Counseling, Early Bed, Point Loss, Demotion discipline for violation of rules; of Level, Loss of Commissary/Privilege (Tablet or limitation of Phone calls), and Program Separation. Youth may lose points for an incident and have an early bedtime based on minor incidents of behavior. Our review revealed the agency had 309 youth involved in Major Rule Violations so far in 2025, 287 at YDF, resulting in the issuance of Due Process. This number is in line with the total UF/RC events, as more youth are involved in a single incident most of the time. ☒ ☐ ☐ The form and requirements for the youth signature throughout the process target compliance. We noted some incidents of what we felt were major rule violations that did not include DP, as the staff labeled the incident a Minor Rule Violation. These were reviewed in the RC reports, noting the agency staff mislabeled the reason for RC as a minor rule violation. The agency clearly does not use RC as discipline, evidenced by the facts and responses in the incident report. We suggest the agency review the ‘wobbler’ rule violations and ensure DP is initiated for all major rules identified in policy. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Chapter 42, Purpose and Scope ¶ 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their consequences, and due process requirements; Chapter 42, Guideline II-B (Minor Rules) ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 42, Guideline II-C (Major Rules) (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior interventions; Chapter 42, Purpose and Scope ¶ 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct Chapter 42, Guideline III 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 be documented and require the following: Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 1 (2) accommodations provided to youth with disabilities, limited literacy, and English language Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 3 incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 4 evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 5 hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 6 (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 42, Guideline V Appeal Process (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow ☐ ☐ ☒ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. Sacramento County Probation Department Youth Detention Facility (SCPD-YDF) Policy The health administrator/responsible physician, in and Procedure 1410: Management of cooperation with the facility administrator and the local Communicable Diseases health officer, shall develop written policies and procedures to address the identification, treatment, ☒ ☐ ☐ County of Sacramento Department of Health control and follow-up management of communicable Services Division of Primary Health (SCHS- diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, DPH): Infection Prevention and Control but not be limited to: Program SCHS-DPH: Ectoparasitic Infections SCHS-DPH Procedure A(6) Screening SCHS-DPH Procedure A(7) Treatment and Case Management (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ SCHS-DPH Attachment 6: COVID-19 Exposure Plan SCHS-DPH: Ectoparasitic Infections A(1) SCHS-DPH Procedure A(6) Screening SCHS-DPH Procedure A(7) Treatment and Case Management (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ SCHS-DPH Attachment 6: COVID-19 Exposure Plan B(1) SCHS-DPH: Ectoparasitic Infections A(1) SCHS-DPH Attachment 6: COVID-19 (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Exposure Plan SCHS-DPH: Ectoparasitic Infections A(2) SCHS-DPH Attachment 6: COVID-19 (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Exposure Plan B(3) and (4) SCHS-DPH Immunizations 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 52 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) Coordination with public and private community- SCHS-DPH Procedure A(8) Reporting based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ SCHS-DPH Procedure A(8) Reporting (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, SCHS-DPH Procedure A(9) Disease ☒ ☐ ☐ Outbreak protocols. SCHS-DPH Procedure A(9) Disease (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Outbreak protocols. The policies and procedures shall be updated as necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities Sacramento County YDF provides training, identified by the local health officer and currently all PPE and cleaning requirements, and recommended public health interventions. addresses testing and isolation protocols at admission. Their policies are based on the ☒ ☐ ☐ medical care services provided via Correctional Medical Service staff in coordination with Sacramento County Public Health. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Chapter 1353, II-A, 7 The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Resident Handbook, p.18 administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐ establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care services. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope - Clothing The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing ☒ ☐ ☐ and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has the primary responsibility to provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; (2) Outer garments; Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶2 ☒ ☐ ☐ The youth’s undergarments are exchanged daily and returned to the youth. (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶2 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 53 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Confirmation by Sacramento County Public completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Health Inspection: Environmental Health. method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶3 ☒ ☐ ☐ 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶1 The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and site-specific procedures for the cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more ☒ ☐ ☐ frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S PERSONAL CLOTHING Chapter 55, Control and Containment of Vermin on Resident Clothing and Bedding 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 Chapter 56 Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site-specific Chapter 56, I-B procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided with the following personal care items; (a) Toothbrush; Chapter 56, I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Toothpaste; Chapter 56, I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap; Chapter 56, I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb; Chapter 56, I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements; Chapter 56, I-D ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Deodorant; Chapter 56, I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Lotion; Chapter 56, I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 54 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Shampoo; and, Chapter 56, I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. Chapter 56, I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth shall not be required to share any personal care items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Chapter 56, Last paragraph P.1 through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be disinfected between individual uses by the 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 Chapter 56, I-E There shall be written policies and site specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 56, I-D Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their appearance must be maintained for reasons of identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Chapter 56, I-F Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. The agency has contracted with a Hair Care Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each ☒ ☐ ☐ Provider who comes to the facility twice a haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State week. Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Chapter 54 Bedding, Linens, and Clothing Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good Supply and Issue repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐ area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these Chapter 54, I-A regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 54, O-C, 1 (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in (a) above; Chapter 54, I-C, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; Chapter 54, I-B, 1-a ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 55 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) One towel; and, Chapter 54, I-B, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 54, I-B, 1 (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may receive two additional blankets upon request. 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Chapter 54, I-B, 1-a through c The facility administrator shall develop and implement site specific written policies and procedures for the scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once a month. Chapter 54, I-B, 1-b ☒ ☐ ☐ 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE Chapter 57 Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 86 Housekeeping and Maintenance written policies and site-specific procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall 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). 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 56 of 57 A453 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) 208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN THE FACILITY The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of age and older. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been approved to hold persons under the juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility continues to comply with the requirements of 208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility) as outlined in the county’s application. 7437 Sacramento JH CI PRO 25-26 Page 57 of 57 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS Board of State and Community Corrections PROCEDURES CHECKLIST1 BSCC Code: 7439 FACILITY NAME: Valley Oaks Youth Academy (VOYA) FACILITY TYPE: SYTF PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Jamal Rowe, Chief Probation Officer; Julie Wherry, Assistant Chief Probation Officer; Kristalyn McDonald, Deputy Chief Probation Officer; Cheree Robinson, Assistant Deputy Chief Probation Officer; Michelle Bettega, Administrative Services Officer II; Kim Anklam, Administrative Services Officer I; Mark Nigel, Director – Sacramento County Office of Education Court and Community School; Chris Eldridge, Mental Health Supervisor – Sacramento County Behavior Health; Pam Gandy, RN Health Service Administrator - Sacramento County Department of Health Services; Ben Santos, RN Clinic Manager - Sacramento County Department of Health Services; Memorie Sollivan, Programs Probation Supervisor; Alma Cervantes, VOYA Probation Supervisor; Michael Connelly, Assistant Probation Officer (APO); --Fong, Senior Deputy Probation Officer; Andres Gutierrez, APO; Youth: Mercedes, age 19; DeMay, age 20; Jacoby, age 17; Zuri, age 20; Avante, age 20; Daniel, age 17; Naveah, age 20. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: August 11-14, 2025 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1313 COUNTY INSPECTION AND EVALUATION OF 9B BUILDING AND GROUNDS September 27-October 5, 2023 November 18, 2024 On an annual basis, or as otherwise required by law, each juvenile facility administrator shall obtain a documented ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection and evaluation from the following: (a) county building inspector or person designated by the Board of Supervisors to approve building safety; (b) fire authority having jurisdiction, including a fire 10B clearance as required by Health and Safety Code Section August 7, 2023 13146.1(a) and (b); August 8, 2024 There were noted areas of noncompliance for ☒ ☐ ☐ the August 7, 2023, inspection that were corrected on October 16, 2023. The corrections for the August 8, 2024, inspection were made on August 22, 2024. 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. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 1 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) local health officer, inspection in accordance with 11B Health and Safety Code Section 101045; Environmental Health: April 25, 2024 March 4, 2025* Medical/Mental Health: September 14, 2023 Nutritional Health: July 21, 2023 ☒ ☐ ☐ August 30, 2024 The 2025 Environmental Health Inspection had areas of noncompliance, which the agency has corrected via GSA, the maintenance staff for the County of Sacramento. (d) county superintendent of schools on the adequacy of 12B educational services and facilities as required in Section July 24, 2023 1370; ☒ ☐ ☐ September 20, 2024 (e) juvenile court as required by Section 209 of the 13B Welfare and Institutions Code; and, September 11, 2023 ☒ ☐ ☐ August 1, 2024 (f) the Juvenile Justice Commission as required by 14B Section 229 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Probation Commission as required by Section 240 of the January 21, 2025 (2024 Inspection) Welfare and Institutions Code. We provided JJDPC training to the Commission on May 14, 2025, to remind the Commissioners of the expectations required for an Annual Inspection to be completed ☒ ☐ ☐ each year. It is noted that the commissioners were at the JDF in October, November, and December 2024, but the report was not completed until 2025. The recent training provided clarity as to their role and responsibility. 1320 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS 15B Chapter 2, Page 1: Appointments and Note: Compliance with this section is determined by Qualifications receipt of the Chief Probation Officer’s certification letter confirming that all elements of regulation are met. The elements of this regulation are included in Chief Rowe’s Memorandum dated August (a) Appointment ☒ ☐ ☐ 1, 2025. 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 Each facility shall: Chapter 2, p.1, 1 ⁋ (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; 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 2 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) require a medical evaluation and physical examination including tuberculosis screening test and Chapter 2, p.1, 2 ⁋ evaluation for immunity to contagious illnesses of ☒ ☐ ☐ childhood (i.e., diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, and mumps); (3) adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board Chapter 2, p.1, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ ⁋ pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code; and (4) conduct a criminal records review, on each new employee, and psychological examination in Chapter 2, p.1, 3 ⁋ accordance with Section 1031 of the Government ☒ ☐ ☐ Code. (c) Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non- employees of the facility, who may be present at the Chapter 2, p.1, 4 ⁋ 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 Chapter 3, Pages 1 and 2 Each juvenile facility shall: Chapter 3, Policy I-A (a) have an adequate number of personnel sufficient to carry out the overall facility operation and its The facility has two Watch Commanders, 11 programming, to provide for safety and security of youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Supervising Probation Officers, five Senior and staff, and meet established standards and Probation Officers, 178 Probation Aides and regulations; Assistants. There are 91 Extra Help staff to assist with coverage. (b) ensure that no required services shall be denied because of insufficient numbers of staff on duty absent Chapter 3, Policy I-B exigent circumstances; The agency maintains compliant staffing ☒ ☐ ☐ ratios to ensure that no services are denied to youth. We note that Deputy Probation Officers assist with programming. (c) have a sufficient number of supervisory level staff to ensure adequate supervision of all staff members; Chapter 3, Policy I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always a minimum of two Senior or Supervising Probation Officers on duty. (d) have a clearly identified person on duty at all times who is responsible for operations and activities and has Chapter 3, Policy I-D completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course and PC 832 training; ☒ ☐ ☐ There is always a minimum of two Senior or Supervising Probation Officers on duty. (e) have at least one staff member present on each living unit whenever there are youth in the living unit; Chapter 3, Policy I-E ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 3 of 60 A453 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 number and security of living units, including staff qualified Chapter 3, Policy I-F and available to: plan menus meeting nutritional requirements of youth; provide kitchen supervision; direct The facility has one Food Service Program food preparation and servings; conduct related training Manager, a Food Services Supervisor, two programs for culinary staff; and maintain necessary ☒ ☐ ☐ Senior Food Service Cooks, and three Food records; or, a facility may serve food that meets nutritional Service Cooks. Thirteen food service standards prepared by an outside source; workers provide meal prep, tray fulfillment, and kitchen clean-up. (g) have sufficient administrative, clerical, recreational, medical, dental, mental health, building maintenance, Chapter 3, Policy I-G transportation, control room, facility security and other support staff for the efficient management of the facility, There is a Senior Office Administrator and and to ensure that youth supervision staff shall not be three Administrative Services Officers at JDF. diverted from supervising youth; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has five Laundry Service Workers, one Stock Clerk, and one Storekeeper. Allied partners and non-sworn ancillary staff are not part of youth supervision. (h) assign sufficient youth supervision staff to provide continuous wide awake supervision of youth, subject to Chapter 3, Policy I-H 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 (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one Chapter 3, Policy II-A wide-awake youth supervision staff member on duty for each 10 youth in detention; There are no staffing policies specific to ☒ ☐ ☐ VOYA-SYTF youth; however, the agency staffs all units to JH requirements in regulation. (B) during the hours that youth are confined to their room for the purpose of sleeping, one wide-awake Chapter 3, Policy II-B youth supervision staff member on duty for each 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ youth in detention; (C) at least two wide-awake youth supervision staff members on duty at all times, regardless of the Chapter 3, Policy II-C 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 Chapter 3, Policy II-D ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility. (E) personnel with primary responsibility for other duties such as administration, supervision of Chapter 3, Policy I-G personnel, academic or trade instruction, clerical, ☒ ☐ ☐ kitchen or maintenance shall not be classified as youth supervision staff positions. (2) Special Purpose Juvenile Halls (A) during hours that youth are awake, one wide- This facility is not a Special Purpose Juvenile awake youth supervision staff member on duty for ☐ ☐ ☒ Hall. each 10 youth in detention; 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 4 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (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; (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 (A) during the hours that youth are awake, one This facility is not 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. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 5 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1322 YOUTH SUPERVISION STAFF ORIENTATION AND TRAINING Chapter 4 Training and Staff Development Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-c (a) Prior to assuming any responsibilities each youth supervision staff member shall be properly oriented to Chief Rowe provided a memorandum their duties, including: outlining the training all staff receive prior to (1) youth supervision duties; exercising youth supervision responsibilities, dated August 1, 2025. The agency provides 160 hours as part of Core Training, followed by an additional 80 ☒ ☐ ☐ hours of agency-specific orientation/training, all of which occur prior to assignment. Sacramento County Probation does in-house Core Training, which provides new employees with very specific references to their job using in-county policies, examples, and processes. They also allow other counties to participate in the training. (2) scope of decisions they shall make; Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-d ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) the identity of their supervisor; Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-a ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) the identity of persons who are responsible to them; Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-a ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) persons to contact for decisions that are beyond their responsibility; and Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-a ☒ ☐ ☐ (6) ethical responsibilities. Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-p ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Prior to assuming any responsibility for the supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-c receive a minimum of 40 hours of facility-specific ☒ ☐ ☐ orientation, including: (1) individual and group supervision techniques; (2) regulations and policies relating to discipline and rights of youth pursuant to law and the provisions of Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-d ☒ ☐ ☐ this chapter; (3) basic health, sanitation and safety measures; Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-e ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) suicide prevention and response to suicide Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-l attempts ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) policies regarding use of force, de-escalation techniques, chemical agents, mechanical and Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-f ☒ ☐ ☐ physical restraints; 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 6 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (6) review of policies and procedures referencing Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-g trauma and trauma-informed approaches; ☒ ☐ ☐ (7) procedures to follow in the event of emergencies; Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-h ☒ ☐ ☐ (8) routine security measures, including facility Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-i perimeter and grounds; ☒ ☐ ☐ (9) crisis intervention and mental health referrals to Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-l mental health services; ☒ ☐ ☐ (10) documentation; and Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-k ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-j (11) fire/life safety training ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 5, Fire and Life Safety Guidelines (c) Prior to assuming sole supervision of youth, each youth supervision staff member shall successfully Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1 complete the requirements of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course pursuant to Penal Code Section This section articulates that new staff receive 6035. ☒ ☐ ☐ 240 hours of training, 160 hours of STC Core, 40 hours of PC 832, and 40 hours of facility orientation. (d) Prior to exercising the powers of a peace officer youth supervision staff shall successfully complete training Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1 pursuant to Section 830 et seq. of the Penal Code. ☒ ☐ ☐ This includes 160 hours of Core and 40 hours of PC 832. 1323 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY All facility staff are provided with this Whenever there is a youth in a juvenile facility, there shall component of training in Core, which is be at least one wide awake person on duty at all times ☒ ☐ ☐ completed before working in the living units. who meets the training standards established by the Board for general fire and life safety which relate specifically to the facility. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 7 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1324 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL Chapter 6, Policy Manual All facility administrators shall develop, publish, and Chapter 6, Guideline I-A implement a manual of written policies and procedures Chapter 6, Guideline I-B that address, at a minimum, all regulations that are Chapter 6, Guideline I-C applicable to the facility. Such a manual shall be made available to all employees, reviewed by all employees, Policy includes all staff having to review the and shall be administratively reviewed at a minimum Administrative Policy and Procedures Manual every two years, and updated, as necessary. Those annually. The agency provided new policy records relating to the standards and requirements set components to the Administrative Manual, forth in these regulations shall be accessible to the Board adding sections to address changes in policy on request. or procedure from the last cycle. Most The manual shall include: involved updates to operational procedures, not substantive changes to policy. ☒ ☐ ☐ JDF updated their Policy Manual last cycle to be consistent with Title 15 Regulations rather than an alphabetical list of policy, making it easier to read and train staff. Deputy Chief Probation Officer Kristalyn McDonald provided a memorandum indicating the policy manual was reviewed on May 7, 2025. It is anticipated that the regulation revision process will include specific policies as they relate to SYTF youth, likely to be in effect in 2026. (a) table of organization, including channels of communications and a description of job classifications; Chapter 7, Job Duties and Communication ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) responsibility of the probation department, purpose of programs, relationship to the juvenile court, the Juvenile The Sacramento County Probation Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission or Department has an Executive Management Probation Committee, probation staff, school personnel Organizational Chart as well as a position and other agencies that are involved in juvenile facility organization chart for YDF/VOYA. Both were programs; provided to BSCC and are part of the ☒ ☐ ☐ Administrative Manual. A list of all positions from Chief to Probation Aide to support staff, as well as the Court, JJDPC, and agency partners, including their job descriptions, was provided. (c) responsibilities of all employees; Chapter 7, Job Duties and Communication ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) initial orientation and training program for employees; Chapter 4, Training and Staff Development ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) initial orientation, including safety and security issues and anti-discrimination policies, for support staff, contract Sacramento County Probation Department – employees, school, mental/behavioral health and medical ☒ ☐ ☐ Directive: Code of Conduct staff, program providers and volunteers; (f) maintenance of record-keeping, statistics and communication system to ensure: Chapter 86, Maintenance and Housekeeping ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) efficient operation of the juvenile facility; 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 8 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) legal and proper care of youth; Chapter 79, Supervision of Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 74 Confidentiality and Maintenance of Records (3) maintenance of individual youth's records; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 127 Standing Order regarding Youth Records (4) supply of information to the juvenile court and Chapter 74 Confidentiality and Maintenance those authorized by the court or by the law; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ of Records Chapter 74 Confidentiality and Maintenance (5) release of information regarding youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ of Records (g) ethical responsibilities; Chapter 4, Guideline II, A-1, p ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) trauma-informed approaches; Chapter 4, Guideline II, A-1, g ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) culturally responsive approaches; Chapter 4, Guideline II, A-1, n ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II, A-1, n (j) gender responsive approaches; Chapter 19 Screening for the Risk of Sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse and Assault (k) a non-discrimination provision that provides that all youth within the facility shall have fair and equal access to Chapter 8 Non-Discrimination Provision, all available services, placement, care, treatment, and Guideline I, B-1 through 13 benefits, and provides that no person shall be subject to Chapter 21 Classification discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, The Non-Discrimination Provision is posted in ☒ ☐ ☐ national origin, immigration status, color, religion, gender, each living unit. 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 chemical agents related security devices, and weapons Chapter 28, Guideline VI, E-1 ☒ ☐ ☐ and ammunition, where applicable; (m) establishment of procedures for collection of Medi- Cal eligibility information and enrollment of eligible youth; Chapter 95 Medi-Cal Applications ☒ ☐ ☐ and, (n) establishment of a policy that prohibits all forms of sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment. Chapter 110 PREA Policy 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. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 9 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1325 FIRE SAFETY PLAN Chapter 9, Fire Safety Plan The facility administrator shall consult with the local fire Chapter 9, Supervisors' Checklist department having jurisdiction over the facility, or with the State Fire Marshal, in developing a plan for fire safety ☒ ☐ ☐ which shall include, but not be limited to: (a) a fire prevention plan to be included as part of the manual of policy and procedures; (b) monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff with two-year retention of the inspection record; Chapter 9, Fire Safety and Fire Drills We reviewed all monthly Fire and Life Safety Inspection reports from January 2025 to July 2025. The forms are completed for each living unit, the medical clinic, visiting center, and booking area. The County Department of General Services signs and verifies areas needing attention each month, indicating they have responded ☒ ☐ ☐ to their areas of responsibility. The County Construction and Facilities Management Agency (CAFM) respond to areas needing attention not handled by General Services. We provided technical assistance to ensure the staff complete the inspection clearly, designating each area of the form, including legible handwriting and supervisor acknowledgement, as well as DGS responsibilities. (c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b); The YDF was last inspected on August 8, 2024, by the State Fire Marshal. We note the SFM was on-site while we were conducting ☒ ☐ ☐ our inspection, specifically on August 13, 2025. (d) an evacuation plan; Chapter 9, Guideline II Evacuation ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 10 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) documented fire drills not less than quarterly; Chapter 9, Fire Safety and Fire Drills, Purpose and Scope, 2 ⁋ The facility policy requires the agency to conduct fire drills each quarter, including full evacuation and live drills. The Sacramento County Emergency Services agency is contacted to advise on the outcome of each drill. The Supervisor on duty completes a ☒ ☐ ☐ memo to debrief the drill and make comments or referrals to DGS if necessary. We reviewed the drills on March 30, 2025, and June 26, 2025, noting each was a comprehensive drill for all people in each area of the facility, not just youth and Probation staff. (f) a written plan for the emergency housing of youth in the case of fire; and, Chapter 77 Emergency Housing Plan The facility is pending an agreement for transport to Rio Consumnes Correctional Center, which is new this cycle due to the closure of DJJ in June 2023. CCC is an adult ☒ ☐ ☐ facility that has vacant buildings for use only in an emergency. We suggested the agency evaluate a location for a long-term evacuation if necessary. (g) development of a fire suppression pre-plan in cooperation with the local fire department. Chapter 9, Fire Suppression Pre-Plan, Form ☒ ☐ ☐ H-5.2 1326 SECURITY REVIEW Chapter 10, Security Review Each facility administrator shall develop policies and procedures to annually review, evaluate, and document Department policy assigns the Chief Deputy security of the facility. The review and evaluation shall of Facilities to review, evaluate, and make a include internal and external security, including, but not record of facility safety measures. Chief limited to, key control, equipment, and staff training. ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputy McDonald completed a memo dated August 1, 2025, ensuring the internal and external security components of the facility have been reviewed. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 11 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1327 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 0B Chapter 78 Emergency Procedure Plan The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific Emergency Operations Plan, Section 12 policies and procedures for emergencies that shall Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. include, but not be limited to: 20 Hostages (a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 21 Demonstrations Chapter 81 Escape Chapter 85 Hostages ☒ ☐ ☐ Staff are required to review the facility emergency plan annually, and quarterly debriefs occur after each fire/evacuation drill. The current Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) was reviewed by Chief Deputy McDonald on August 1, 2025. The EOP was last updated in 2024. Chapter 59 Active Shooter and Terrorist Attack Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 21 Demonstrations (b) civil disturbance, active shooter and terrorist attack; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 21 Demonstration Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 27 Weapons Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 13 Fire Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 22 Earthquake (c) fire and natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 23 Flood Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 25 Tornado/High Winds The Sacramento County General Services (d) periodic testing of emergency equipment; agency responds to the facility annually to ☒ ☐ ☐ test all emergency equipment. Chapter 9, Fire Safety and Fire Drills, Guideline II Evacuation Chapter 78, Emergency Plan Appendix A, p. 14 Evacuation There is a Memorandum of Understanding (e) emergency evacuation of the facility; and ☒ ☐ ☐ that if all youth must evacuate the facility, temporary housing would occur in an empty Unit of the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center, a Sacramento Sheriff facility. We suggested the agency look for a location to house youth long-term if necessary. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 12 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Chapter 9 Fire Safety and Fire Drills, Guideline 1 ⁋ Chapter 78, 7.1 Training We reviewed all fire drills from 2025. The (f) a program to provide all youth supervision staff with agency documents the fire or evacuation an annual review of emergency procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ drills, including follow-up on any issues through referral to DGS, CAFM, or to handle correction or training of staff. Youth supervision staff are required to review emergency procedures annually. 1328 SAFETY CHECKS 1B Chapter 6, Room Checks The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 6, Guideline I-A and B policy and procedures that provide for direct visual Operations Order, Guideline III (Audits) observation of youth at a minimum of every 15 minutes, at random or varied intervals during hours when youth Agency policy requires that staff complete are asleep or when youth are in their rooms, confined in random and varied checks when a youth is holding cells or confined to their bed in a dormitory. confined to their room, a minimum of every Supervision is not replaced, but may be supplemented 15 minutes, with a requirement of five checks by, an audio/visual electronic surveillance system per hour. The Case Management System in designed to detect overt, aggressive or assaultive place tracks youth movement 24/7, at every behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All safety location within the facility, noting if a youth checks shall be documented with the actual time the goes into their assigned room for a minute or check is completed. ☒ ☐ ☐ an hour. This system can be confusing at a glance, but we found that the safety check parameters are clear and separate from the data points of ‘all’ movement. We found safety checks to be random and varied, with a review/audit of late checks completed by the Watch Commander (WC) nightly. If a check is late, the WC views the video to determine and validate the reason. All late checks are handled administratively. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 13 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1329 SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN 2B Chapter 13, Suicide Prevention Plan The facility administrator, in collaboration with the Sacramento County Correctional Health healthcare and behavioral/mental health administrators, Policy A-10 shall plan and implement written policies and Sacramento County Mental Health Protocol procedures which delineate a Suicide Prevention Plan. 06-02 The plan shall consider the needs of youth experiencing past or current trauma. Suicide prevention responses There have been 15 incidents of suicidal shall be respectful and in the least invasive manner behavior/attempts since July 2024, 5 consistent with the level of suicide risk. The plan shall involving one female youth and 2 involving include the following elements: one male youth. None of the incidents involved a VOYA youth. We reviewed incident reports and follow-up from facility staff and agency partners. Youth are seen by Mental Health staff, with levels of supervision ☒ ☐ ☐ and continued follow-up based on their Security Level risk, either a S3 High, Moderate, or Low. The incident reports and video footage are reviewed by administrators. The incidents are also evaluated by the Special Needs Meeting participants with appropriate response findings. Correctional Health and Behavioral Health Policies are in line with agency policy and are reviewed annually. (a) Suicide prevention training as required in Section 1322, Youth Supervision Staff Orientation, and Training Chapter 4, Guideline II-A, 1-1 and the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. All youth supervision staff and ancillary personnel are trained in Mental Health ☒ ☐ ☐ Services, Suicide Prevention, Response to Suicide Attempts, and Crisis Intervention/techniques. (b) Screening, Identification Assessment and Precautionary Protocols Chapter 13, Guideline I-A, 2 (1) All youth shall be screened for risk of suicide at ☒ ☐ ☐ intake and as needed during detention. (2) All youth supervision staff who perform intake processes shall be trained in screening youth for risk Chapter 13, Guideline I-A, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ of suicide. (3) All youth who have been identified during the intake screening process to be at risk of suicide shall Chapter 13, Guideline I-A, 4 be referred to behavioral/mental health staff for a ☒ ☐ ☐ suicide risk assessment. (4) Precautionary protocols shall be developed to ensure the youth’s safety pending the Chapter 13, Guideline I-A, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ behavioral/mental health assessment. (c) Referral process to behavioral/mental health staff for assessment and/or services. Chapter 13, Guideline I-B, 1 Chapter 13, Guideline I-B, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 13, Guideline I-B, 3 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 14 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) Procedures for monitoring of youth identified at risk for suicide. Chapter 13, Guideline II ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Safety Interventions (1) Procedures to address intervention protocols for Chapter 13, Guideline II-A youth identified at risk for suicide which may Chapter 13, Guideline I-D, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ include, but are not limited to: Chapter 13, Guideline I-D, 4 (A) Housing consideration (B) Treatment strategies including trauma- informed approaches Chapter 13, Guideline II-B ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Procedures to instruct youth supervision staff how to respond to youth who exhibit suicidal behaviors. Chapter 13, Guideline I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Communication (1) The intake process shall include communication Chapter 13, Guideline I-A, 3 with the arresting officer and family guardians regarding the youth’s past or present suicidal Medical Services requires law enforcement to ideations, behaviors or attempts. complete a form of their observations at booking, including whether the youth has ☒ ☐ ☐ mental health issues or is a danger to themselves or others. Booking staff documents the same with parents upon notification of the youth coming into JDF custody. (2) Procedures for clear and current information sharing about youth at risk for suicide with youth Chapter 13, Guideline I-C, 1 supervision, healthcare, and behavioral/mental Chapter 13, Guideline I-C, 2 health staff. The agency and partners from Mental Health, Medical, and Education have frequented Special Needs (SN), Child and Family Team ☒ ☐ ☐ (CFT), and Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to address issues and discuss solutions as a team for youth in custody. The goal of each partner is to share information and plan strategies to minimize risk. (g) Debriefing of Critical Incidents Related to Suicides or Attempts Chapter 13, Guideline II-D, 2 (1) Process for administrative review of the ☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances and responses proceeding, during and after the critical incident. (2) Process for a debriefing event with affected staff. Chapter 13, Guideline II-D, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Process for a debriefing event with affected youth. Chapter 13, Guideline II-D, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 15 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Documentation (1) Documentation processes shall be developed to Chapter 13, Guideline II-D, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ ensure compliance with this regulation Youth identified at risk for suicide shall not be denied the opportunity to participate in facility programs, services Chapter 13, Guideline II-C and activities which are available to other non-suicidal youth, unless deemed necessary for the safety of the All youth on special watch receive daily youth or security of the facility. Any deprivation of programming and services unless Behavioral programs, services or activities for youth at risk of ☒ ☐ ☐ Health, Medical personnel, or agency suicide shall be documented and approved by the facility Administrators believe the participation would manager. be a safety or security risk to youth, staff, or other youth. 1340 REPORTING OF LEGAL ACTIONS Chapter 14, Reporting Legal Incidents Each facility shall submit to the Board a letter of notification on each legal action, pertaining to conditions ☒ ☐ ☐ of confinement, filed against persons or legal entities responsible for juvenile facility operation. 1341 DEATH AND SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A YOUTH WHILE DETAINED Chapter 15, Death and Serious Illness or Injury of a Youth (1) Death of a Youth. Chapter 15, Guideline II Notifications (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Correctional Health Policy A-10 health administrator and the behavioral/mental Mental Health Protocol 06-02, 6 health director, shall develop written policies and procedures in the event of the death of a youth while ☒ ☐ ☐ The policy includes notification to the Sheriff, detained, which include notifications to necessary Chief Probation Officer, Parents, Legal parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the Guardians, or persons standing in Loco parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis Parentis, and a comprehensive list of other and the youth’s attorney of record. county agencies, including the Presiding Judge and Juvenile Court Judge. (b) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility administrator, shall develop written policies Chapter 15, Guideline III-C and procedures to assure there is a medical and Chapter 15, Guideline III-D operational review of every in-custody death of a Correctional Health Policy A-10 youth. The review team shall include the facility Correctional Health Policy D-3 ☒ ☐ ☐ administrator and/or facility manager, the health Mental Health Protocol 06-02, 6 administrator, the responsible physician and other health care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. (c) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the Board a copy of the report submitted to the Chapter 15, Guideline II-E, 1 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 from the administrator, the Board may within 30 Chapter 15, Guideline II-E, 2 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. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 16 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Serious Illness or Injury of Youth. (a) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 15, IV Serious Illness or Injury health administrator, shall develop written policies Correctional Health Policy A-05 and procedures for the notification to necessary parties, which may include the Juvenile Court, the The Health Administrator determines when a ☒ ☐ ☐ parent, guardian or person standing in loco parentis notice is to be made to the Chief Probation and the youth’s attorney of record in the case of a Officer (CPO). The CPO is responsible for serious illness or injury of a youth. notifying the Juvenile Court. 1342 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 8B The agency is compliant with this regulation. Each juvenile facility shall submit required population and profile survey reports to the Board within 10 working ☒ ☐ ☐ days after the end of each reporting period, in a format to be provided by the Board. 1343 JUVENILE FACILITY CAPACITY (EXCERPT) Chapter 17, Juvenile Facility Capacity 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 Chapter 18, Admittance Procedures: Purpose The facility administrator shall develop and implement and Scope written policies and procedures for admittance of youth that emphasize respectful and humane engagement Admission clearance is determined by with youth, and reflect that the admission process may Probation Officers from 7 am to 11 pm daily. be traumatic to youth who may have already On-duty Supervisors make admission and experienced trauma. Policies shall be trauma-informed, detention decisions after hours. culturally relevant, and responsive to the language and literacy needs of youth. In addition to the requirements We reviewed examples of blank and of Sections 1324 and 1430 of these regulations: completed admission documents, including those by the arresting officer, intake/booking screenings, and Case Management entries. Medical staff review the arresting officer's Observation report, complete screenings to provide clearance to book a youth, and do a ☒ ☐ ☐ Medical Assessment prior to intake. Behavior Health completes the Assessment on-site or the following morning, as they are at JDF 7 days each week. Custody Intake staff complete the MAYSI-2 Questionnaire, a Child and Adolescent Trauma Screening (CSEC), Identity Preference Form, and PREA Acknowledgement Form during the admission process, as well as the technical personal information about the youth, family, and history. When a youth is committed to the VOYA program, staff provide most elements of this regulation as they relate to any changes in their status or elements new to the program. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 17 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (a) the admittance process shall include: (1) Access to two free phone calls within one hour of Chapter 18, Guideline I-A, 3 admittance in accordance with the provisions of ☒ ☐ ☐ Welfare and Institution Code Section 627; (2) Offer of a shower; Chapter 18, Guideline I-A, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Documented secure storage of personal Chapter 18, Guideline I-A, 6 belongings; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Offer of food upon arrival; Chapter 18, Guideline I-A, 5 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 21, Guideline I-B, 5 Chapter 21, Guideline I-B, 6 Chapter 44, Youth with Developmental Disabilities Chapter 94, The MAYSI-2 Instrument Each of these sections requires Intake staff to evaluate every youth upon admission and make appropriate referrals to behavioral health. The screenings include the MAYSI-II and Suicide Risk screening tool, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen, and the (5) Screening for physical and behavioral health and Alternatives to Violence Screen. Youth safety issues, intellectual or developmental suspected of having or known to have ☒ ☐ ☐ disabilities; developmental disabilities are referred to the Regional Center with notification to Behavioral Health and the Office of Education. The MAYSI and other screening elements are conducted after a youth is committed to VOYA to ensure any changes as a result of the commitment are recorded and addressed. Medical staff are on site 24 hours a day/seven days a week, and Mental Health staff are on-site seven days each week. (6) Screening for physical and developmental disabilities in accordance with Sections 1329, 1413, Chapter 126, Special Needs Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ and 1430 of these regulations; (7) Contact with Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled for youth that are Chapter 44, Youth with Developmental suspected of or identified as having a Disabilities ☒ ☐ ☐ developmental disability, pursuant to Section 1413; and, Chapter 19, Screening for the Risk of Sexual (8) Procedures consistent with Section 1352.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ Abuse 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 18 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) juvenile hall administrators shall establish written criteria for detention that considers the least restrictive Chapter 72, Guideline 3 Detention and Intake environment. Responsibilities The Intake Unit has specific criteria for accepting a youth, identified by policy. 10 ☒ ☐ ☐ specific criteria allow for booking a youth, and if not met, the youth is released. After hours, this decision is made by the Supervisor on duty. (c) juvenile camps and post-dispositional programs in juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that Chapter 18, Guideline II-A advise the youth of the estimated length of stay, inform them of program guidelines and provide written Youth committed to VOYA return to Court for screening criteria for inclusion and exclusion from the a review every six months. We were program. surprised that the Court allows the youth's attorney to schedule hearings prior to six months or just after a review to request releases to a ‘Lesser Restricted Program’ (LRP). This supersedes the Legislation, and our review found the Court allowed many youths a ‘furlough’, identified as a Compassionate Release, for a dinner with family or ☒ ☐ ☐ attendance to a family event or tragedy, all without supervision by Probation staff. Many of these incidents occurred within the first year of a commitment, as soon as 4-7 months, when a youth had a base term up to 2029. We found this contradictory to the Sacramento County SYTF Plan and program guidelines. Our review of the Individual Success Plans, however, found that none of the Court orders were the recommendation of the Probation Department in their submitted Plan. (d) juvenile halls shall develop policies and procedures that advise any committed youth of the estimated length Chapter 18, Guideline IV-A of his/her stay. Intake staff advise youth of their next Court ☒ ☐ ☐ date, and release is always determined by the Court/Judge. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 19 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1350.5 SCREENING FOR THE RISK OF SEXUAL ABUSE Chapter 19, Screening for the Risk of Sexual Abuse: Purpose and Scope The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 1 written policies and procedures to reduce the risk of sexual abuse by or upon youth. The policy shall require The facility uses an Intake Screening Form, facility staff to assess each youth within 72 hours of Intake Health Assessment, Pre-Detention admission based on the following information: Evaluation, Mental Health Youth Assessment, (a) Prior sexual victimization or abusiveness; Alternatives to Violence Criteria Assessment, Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen, and the MAYSI-2. Each of these assessments evaluates criteria to assist in determining if a youth is likely to victimize or be victimized, ☒ ☐ ☐ their vulnerability, and any risks for sexual abuse or assault. The facility also has a comprehensive PREA Policy, with information in the youth handbook and posted in each living unit, which addresses how to report any sexual abuse or assault. Our review of the documentation required exceeds regulations. (b) Gender nonconforming appearance or manner; or identification as lesbian, gay or bisexual, transgender, Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 2 queer or intersex, and whether the youth may, therefore, ☒ ☐ ☐ be vulnerable to sexual abuse; (c) Current charges and offense history; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Age; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Level of emotional and cognitive development; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 5 ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Physical size and stature; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Mental illness or mental disabilities; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) Intellectual or developmental disabilities; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 8 ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) Physical disabilities; Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 9 ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) The youth’s perception of vulnerability; and, Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 10 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 20 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (k) Any other specific information about the individual youth that may indicate heightened needs for Chapter 19, Guideline I-A, 11 supervision, additional safety precautions, or separation ☒ ☐ ☐ from certain other youth. Staff shall ascertain this information through conversations with the youth during the admittance Chapter 19, Screening for the Risk of Sexual process, medical and behavioral health screenings; Abuse: Purpose and Scope during classification assessments; and by reviewing ☒ ☐ ☐ court records, case files, facility behavioral records, and other relevant documentation from the youth’s files. The facility administrator shall implement appropriate controls on the dissemination of information within the Chapter 19, Screening for the Risk of Sexual facility relative to responses received pursuant to this Abuse: Purpose and Scope assessment in order to ensure that sensitive information ☒ ☐ ☐ is not exploited to the youth’s detriment by staff or other youth. 1351 RELEASE PROCEDURES Chapter 20, Release Procedures The facility administrator shall develop and implement ☒ ☐ ☐ written policies and procedures for release of youth from custody which provide for: Chapter 20, Guideline I-A (a) verification of identity/release papers; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 20, Guideline I-D (b) return of personal clothing and valuables; Chapter 20, Guideline I-E ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 20, Guideline I-B (c) notification to the youth's parents or guardian; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 20, Guideline I-C (d) notification to the facility health care provider in accordance with Sections 1408 and 1437 of these Chapter 20, Guideline I-G ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations, for coordination with outside agencies; and, (e) notification of school staff; ☒ Chapter 20, Guideline I-I ☐ ☐ (f) notification of facility mental health personnel. ☒ Chapter 20, Guideline I-H ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 21 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 The facility administrator shall develop and implement policies and procedures for post-disposition youth to Chapter 26, Guideline II-E, Case Plans coordinate the provision of transitional and reentry services including, but not limited to, medical and The agency completes a Post-Dispositional behavioral health, education, probation supervision and Case Plan on youth exiting the facility to community-based services. provide direction for re-entry planning and services. All agency partners provide input at CBT, SN, and MDT meetings. The case plan is completed by the facility Probation Officer ☒ ☐ ☐ and provided to the assigned Field Officer upon release. The Medical Administrator indicated that all youth exiting the facility are given resource provider information to ensure seamless transitional services. The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the furlough of youth Chapter 6, Administrative Furlough: Purpose from custody. and Scope A Furlough Board meets weekly to determine if a post-dispositional youth serving Ricardo M time, who has completed 50% of their court-ordered days in custody, is eligible for a Furlough release. With regard to VOYA youth, there are no policies as it relates to furlough; rather, likely to be referred to a Lesser Restrictive Program (LRP), identified in regulation. We found, however, that the Court has created its own measures of appropriate release to an LRP, ☒ ☐ ☐ against the Probation recommendations in the ISP. The cases we reviewed found little success in re-entry and rather more issues as to the continued negative or criminal conduct of youth unprepared for re-entry. One specific youth released after seven months in VOYA for a Compassionate Sunday Dinner with family revealed he cut off his monitor immediately, and his whereabouts remain unknown (two weeks prior to our visit). We learned while on site, the youth had a six-month review hearing, and the Court granted six months off his base term even though he had an outstanding warrant. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 22 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1352 CLASSIFICATION Chapter 21, Classification The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures on classification of youth All youth in VOYA are evaluated for best unit for the purpose of determining housing placement in the placement based on age, sophistication, and facility. other criteria included in the regulation on the Such procedures shall: agency’s Classification form. The team of staff in the classification unit reviews a youth's personal and physical information, offense history, level of risk, and assessment of all the screening tools at admission. At any time during a youth's stay in the program, a re- classification may occur by a Supervisor to best meet the youth’s needs. Our review of youth placement is specific to agency criteria with an override component when appropriate. The agency has a draft Classification policy in place for a review of ☒ ☐ ☐ Security 1 (High Security) status youth, specific to policies of in-person visitation as it relates to their classification status. The rollout of this new operational procedure is still pending. Our walk-through during the inspection and in conversation with VOYA youth revealed that staff recognize a youth’s request for a change in housing assignment and determine if it is appropriate based on the totality of factors. The approach is systematic and allows for transition if it makes sense. With almost 40% of grievances on the subject of housing/unit placement, this is an issue taken seriously by the agency with a consistent approach to a good outcome. (a) provide for the safety of the youth, other youth, facility staff, and the public by placing youth in the appropriate, Chapter 21, Purpose and Scope, ¶ 1 least restrictive housing and program settings. Housing ☒ ☐ ☐ assignments shall consider the need for single, double or dormitory assignment or location within the dormitory; (b) consider facility populations and physical design of the facility; Chapter 21, Purpose and Scope, ¶ 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) provide that a youth shall be classified upon admittance to the facility; classification factors shall Chapter 21, Purpose and Scope, ¶ 2 include, but not be limited to: age, maturity, sophistication, emotional stability, program needs, legal ☒ ☐ ☐ status, public safety considerations, medical/mental health considerations, gender and gender identity of the youth; 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 23 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) provide for periodic classification reviews, including provisions that consider the level of supervision and the Chapter 21, Guideline V Classification youth's behavior while in custody; and, Reviews The agency reviews all youth classifications a minimum of every 90 days or when a significant event occurs. Agency staff and partners have the ability to request a change ☒ ☐ ☐ in classification when they articulate a need. We note there were numerous grievances filed, approximately 40% of the total, by youth requesting a housing change. These grievances are forwarded to the Classification Supervisor to review. (e) provide that facility staff shall not separate youth from the general population or assign youth to a single Chapter 21, Purpose and Scope, ¶ 3 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, transgender, questioning or intersex identification or Chapter 21, Guideline II-M, 2 status as an indicator of likelihood of being sexually abusive. Security 8 Classification is based on ☒ ☐ ☐ screenings at admission, factoring in Special Needs, not for housing decisions. 1352.5 TRANSGENDER AND INTERSEX YOUTH. 3B Chapter 22, Transgender and Intersex Youth The facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures ensuring respectful and equitable ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment of transgender and intersex youth. The policies shall provide that: (a) Facility staff shall respect every youth’s gender identity and shall refer to the youth by the youth’s Chapter 22, Guideline II-A preferred name and gender pronoun, regardless of the youth’s legal name. Facilities may prohibit the use of The facility addresses all components of this gang or slang names or names that otherwise regulation during the intake process, compromise facility operations as determined by the adjusting as reported or necessary based on facility manager or designee, and shall document any the youth's requests. ☒ ☐ ☐ decision made on this basis. Youth complete an Identity Preference Form, which designates the youth's request for name and pronoun preference, housing, and search preferences. (b) Facility staff shall permit youth to dress and present themselves in a manner consistent with their gender Chapter 22, Guideline II-B identity and shall provide youth with the institution’s ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing and undergarments consistent with their gender identity. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 24 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Facility staff shall house youth in the unit or room that best meets their individual needs and promotes their Chapter 22, Guideline III Housing 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 and intersex youth have access to medical and Chapter 22, Guideline II-C behavioral health providers qualified to provide care and ☒ ☐ ☐ treatment to transgender and intersex youth. (e) Consistent with the facility’s reasonable and necessary security considerations and physical plant, Chapter 22, Guideline II-D 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 youth for the purpose of determining the youth’s Chapter 22, Guideline IV 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. 1353 ORIENTATION Chapter 23, Orientation The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 23, Guideline I-A written policies and procedures to orient a youth prior to Chapter 23, Guideline I-B placement in a living area. Both written and verbal Chapter 23, Guideline I-D information shall be provided and supplemented with video orientation if feasible. Provision shall be made to The agency changed its process of initial provide accessible orientation information to all detained placement of all youth in an Orientation Unit youth including those with disabilities, limited literacy, or and now, upon completing the Classification English language learners. process, houses the youth in the most Orientation shall include information that addresses: appropriate Unit placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ Prior to movement from booking, the Orientation Handbook is provided to the youth while in intake and reviewed with staff. A more detailed review of expectations, rules, and information is provided and facilitated in the living unit. Once committed to VOYA, youth go through an Orientation process to inform youth of program expectations and opportunities. (a) facility rules including contraband and searches and disciplinary procedures; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) facility’s system of positive behavior interventions and supports, including behavior expectations, Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-2 incentives that youth will receive for complying with ☒ ☐ ☐ facility rules, and consequences that may result when youth violate the rules of the facility; 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 25 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) age appropriate information that explains the facility’s policy prohibiting sexual abuse and sexual harassment Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-3 and how to report incidents or suspicions of sexual ☒ ☐ ☐ abuse or sexual harassment; (d) identification of key staff and their roles; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-4 ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) the existence of the grievance procedure, the steps that must be taken to use it, the youth’s right to be free Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-5 of retaliation for reporting a grievance, and the name of ☒ ☐ ☐ the person or position designated to resolve the issue; (f) access to legal services and information on the court Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-6 process; ☒ ☐ ☐ . (g) access to routine and emergency health and mental Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-7 health care; ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) access to education, religious services, and Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-8 recreational activities; ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) housing assignments; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-9 ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) opportunity for personal hygiene and daily showers including the availability of personal care items Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-10 ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) rules and access to correspondence, visits and telephone use; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-11 ☒ ☐ ☐ (l) availability of reading materials, programming, and other activities; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-12 ☒ ☐ ☐ (m) facility policies on the use of force, use of restraints, chemical agents and room confinement; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-13 ☒ ☐ ☐ (n) immigration legal services; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-14 ☒ ☐ ☐ (o) emergencies including evacuation procedures; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-15 ☒ ☐ ☐ (p) non-discrimination policy and the right to be free from physical, verbal or sexual abuse and harassment by Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-16 ☒ ☐ ☐ other youth and staff; (q) availability of services and programs in a language other than English if appropriate; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-17 ☒ ☐ ☐ (r) the process for requesting different housing, education, programming and work assignments; Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-18 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 26 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (s) a process for which parents/guardians receive information regarding the youth’s stay in the facility that Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-19 at a minimum includes answers to frequently asked questions and provides contact information for the A Parent orientation occurs at the facility once facility, medical, school and mental health; and, a month to allow parents to ask questions ☒ ☐ ☐ and understand the process of each phase of a youth’s time in custody. Additionally, there is an FAQ for Detention on the agency website. (t) a process by which youth may request access to Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities. Chapter 23, Guideline II-Procedure A-20 ☒ ☐ ☐ There is a copy of Title 15 in each living unit. 1354 SEPARATION Chapter 24 Separation The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures that address: The agency policy requires staff to utilize a Program Separation when a youth demonstrates they cannot comply with unit, program, or school rules, resulting in a separation prior to the need for a more restrictive placement, Room Confinement. This type of separation is a withdrawal from group activities but inclusive of all elements of Title 15. There were 193 incidents of Program Separation from January 2025 to July 2025, 71 in VOYA. Our review provided clarity of the difference between Program Separation, which is used for a disciplinary separation, versus youth going to their room for another reason, either operational reasons or for a ☒ ☐ ☐ self-separation. The Case Management System physically tracks youth movement, so we learned anytime a youth moved to their room, for a self-separation request, to get something from the room, to use their restroom, or for preparing for a unit activity, the system tracks a “Down by Choice’ entry in the system. There were 85,343 such entries so far this year, 28,680 for VOYA. We provided technical assistance to begin tracking self-separation to ensure youth are not overusing this tool for self-isolation. Behavior Health and Unit staff discuss these types of separation, but it is not articulated for tracking purposes. We note there are chrono entries in a youth’s file to show this, but not readily available for administration to review. (a) separation of youth for reasons that include, but are not be limited to, medical and mental health conditions, Chapter 24, Guideline II-A, 1 assaultive behavior, disciplinary consequences and ☒ ☐ ☐ protective custody. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 27 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) consideration of positive youth development and trauma-informed care. Chapter 24, Guideline II-B, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) separated youth shall not be denied normal privileges available at the facility, except when necessary to Chapter 24, Guideline II-C ☒ ☐ ☐ accomplish the objective of separation. (d) when the objective of the separation is discipline, Title 15 Section 1390 shall apply. Chapter 24, Guideline II-B, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) when separation results in room confinement, the separation shall occur in accordance with Welfare and Chapter 25 Room Confinement Institutions Code Section 208.3 and Section 1354.5 of ☒ ☐ ☐ these regulations. (f) policies and procedures shall ensure a daily review of separated youth to determine if separation remains Youth on Medical Separation are reviewed necessary. daily by medical staff. Youth on Program Separation as a result of discipline are on the status for two to four hours, documented on ☒ ☐ ☐ the Due Process form if related to a Major Rule Violation or the Incident Report (IR) if a minor rule violation. 1354.5 ROOM CONFINEMENT 4B Chapter 25 Room Confinement (RC) (a) The facility administrator shall develop and Operational Order, Room Confinement implement written policies and procedures addressing the confinement of youth in their room that are consistent The policy for placing a youth on RC and the with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 208.3. The documentation are compliant with placement of a youth in room confinement shall be regulations. accomplished in accordance with the following guidelines: Our review revealed 35 incidents of RC so far in 2025, two in VOYA. The incident report records time on and time off, a description of the incident, and reasons for the youth's placement in their room. Of the two incident reports we reviewed for YOYA, one was in RC for 24 minutes and the other for one hour, 15 minutes. Only two of the agency’s RCs for ☒ ☐ ☐ this year extended beyond four hours. The incident report captures all elements of an incident, providing a good picture of what occurred. We provided technical assistance to ensure staff articulate that youth on RC represent a safety and security situation which would be a major rule violation. In form, staff sometimes checked minor rule violation tab, even though the incident description was clearly a violation of a major rule, ultimately including due process. This is further discussed in the Due Process section under Section 1391. (1) Room confinement shall not be used before other, less restrictive, options have been attempted and Chapter 25, Guideline II-C, 4 exhausted, unless attempting those options poses a ☒ ☐ ☐ Operational Order RC I-A, 4 threat to the safety or security of any youth or staff. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 28 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Room confinement shall not be used for the purposes of punishment, coercion, convenience, or Chapter 25, Guideline II-D, 1 retaliation by staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ Operational Order RC I-C, 1 (3) Room confinement shall not be used to the extent that it compromises the mental and physical health of Chapter 25, Guideline II-D, 1 the youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Operational Order RC I-C, 2 (b) A youth may be held up to four hours in room confinement. After the youth has been held in room Chapter 25, Guideline III Extended RC confinement for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of the following: ☒ ☐ ☐ There have been no RC incidents beyond four hours in 2025. (1) Return the youth to general population. Chapter 25, Guideline II-F, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Consult with mental health or medical staff. Chapter 25, Guideline II-F, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Develop an individualized plan that includes the goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Chapter 25, Guideline III-H, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (4) If room confinement must be extended beyond four hours, staff shall do each of the following: Operational Order RC II Extended RC (A) Document the reasons for room confinement Chapter 25, Guideline II-B and the basis for the extension, the date and time Chapter 25, Guideline III-E the youth was first placed in room confinement, ☒ ☐ ☐ and when he or she is eventually released from Staff document the placement of a youth on room confinement. RC and for extended RC in an IR. Both require administrative approval. (B) Develop an individualized plan that includes the goals and objectives to be met in order to Chapter 25, Guideline III-H, 4 (4 hours) integrate the youth to general population. Chapter 25, Guideline III-K, 3 (Continued RC ☒ ☐ ☐ beyond initial 4-hour extension) (C) Obtain documented authorization by the facility superintendent or his or her designee Chapter 25, Guideline III-G every four hours thereafter. Chapter 25, Guideline III-J Operational Order RC II-J ☒ ☐ ☐ The Facility Manager must approve any RC beyond four hours. (5) This section is not intended to limit the use of single-person rooms or cells for the housing of youth Chapter 25, Guideline II-E, 4 in juvenile facilities and does not apply to normal ☒ ☐ ☐ Operational Order RC I-D, 3 sleeping hours. (6) This section does not apply to youth or wards in court holding facilities or adult facilities. Chapter 25, Guideline II-E, 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ Operational Order RC I-D, 6 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 29 of 60 A453 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 conflict with any law providing greater or additional ☒ ☐ ☐ protections to youth. (8) This section does not apply during an extraordinary emergency circumstance that requires Chapter 25, Guideline II-E, 8 Emergencies a significant departure from normal institutional Operational Order RC I-D, 1 and 7 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 placed in a locked cell or sleeping room to treat and Chapter 25, Guideline II-E, 6 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. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 30 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1355 INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLAN Chapter 26 Institutional Assessment and The facility administrator shall develop and implement Case Plans (IAP) written policies and procedures for assessment and case planning. The agency completes Initial, Follow-up, Transition, and Individual Rehabilitation Plans (SYTF/VOYA). The plans are created based on all required regulation elements and are updated every 90 days, a change from 30 days last cycle. The plans include information garnered at admission and all programming elements during their stay. Goals and plans to meet them are documented with input from agency partners and the youth. The agency has weekly SN, CBT, and MDT meetings to address youth successes or issues. VOYA youth have Individual Rehabilitation Plans, which are required for their six-month Case Review with the Court. We reviewed numerous IRPs and were astonished by the Court’s response and release of the youth to an LRP within a very short time of Commitment. Youth with lengthy Base ☒ ☐ ☐ Terms, to 2029, were being released as early as 7 months without having completed their Behavioral Health Plan or level advancement in the VOYA Program. The early releases or Compassionate Furloughs we reviewed revealed a systemic issue of inadequate preparation for re-entry. A large percentage of youth were unprepared for release and had not been recommended by the agency or Behavioral Health personnel. The program had not been completed, and many youth re-offended or their whereabouts remain unknown. Our review of the case plans found that the assigned Probation Officer includes information to provide direction and encouragement to promote success in the program and/or re-entry. The system in place was systematically shortened by the Court without an adequate review of what was best for the youth as determined by assessment, behavior, programming, and treatment. (a) Assessment: The assessment is based on information collected Chapter 26, Guideline I-A 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. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 31 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Institutional Case Plan: (1) A case plan shall be developed for each youth Chapter 26, Purpose and Scope held for at least 30 days or more and created within ☒ ☐ ☐ 40 days of admission. (2) The institutional plan shall include, but not be limited to, written documentation that provides: Chapter 26, Guideline II-B, d (A) objectives and time frame for the resolution of ☒ ☐ ☐ problems identified in the assessment; (B) a plan for meeting the objectives that includes a description of program resources needed and Chapter 26, Guideline II-B, e individuals responsible for assuring that the plan ☒ ☐ ☐ is implemented; (3) periodic evaluation of progress towards meeting the objectives, including periodic review and Chapter 26, Guideline II-C discussion of the plan with the youth; Chapter 26, Guideline II-D This policy establishes the requirement for ☒ ☐ ☐ staff to update the Plan every 90 days with input from VOYA staff, Medical, Mental Health, and Education representatives. (4) a transition plan, the contents of which shall be subject to existing resources, shall be developed for Chapter 26, Guideline II-E post dispositional youth in accordance with Section 1351; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ This policy addresses the Post-Dispositional Case Plan. (5) in as much as possible and if appropriate, the plan, including the transition plan, shall be developed Chapter 26, Guideline II-B, b with input from the family, supportive adults, youth, Chapter 26, Guideline II-B, c ☒ ☐ ☐ and Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. 1356 COUNSELING AND CASEWORK SERVICES Chapter 27 Caseload and Casework Services The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 27, Scope and Purpose written policies and procedures ensuring the availability Chapter 27, Guideline I-A, 1 of appropriate counseling and casework services for all youth. Policies and procedures shall ensure: The VOYA staff input all information into the (a) youth will receive assistance with needs or concerns ☒ ☐ ☐ youth's electronic file as it occurs. Incident that may arise; reports, progress, and any significant behavior/participation record is recorded to provide information for the IAP and/or Court. (b) youth will receive assistance in requesting contact with parents, other supportive adults, attorney, clergy, ☒ Chapter 27, Guideline I-A, 2 ☐ ☐ probation officer, or other public official; and, (c) youth will be provided access to available resources to meet the youth’s needs. Chapter 27, Guideline I-A, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 27, Guideline I-A, 4 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 32 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1357 USE OF FORCE Chapter 28 Use of Force (UF) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the responsible physician, shall develop and implement Policy reflects a complete and informative written policies and procedures for the use of force, process for all UF incidents. Staff outline the which may include chemical agents. Force shall never type of force used, documenting the be applied as punishment, discipline, retaliation or circumstances leading up to the UF, treatment. response, and timelines for all staff involved, (a) At a minimum, each facility shall develop policies and including medical and behavioral health when procedures which: appropriate. All UF incidents are reviewed by Supervisors and Administration, including the incident ☒ ☐ ☐ report and video review. Our review of 16 UF events in YDF, involving 35 youth, revealed that the force was justified based on the actions as documented in the IR. There have been 253 UF events facility-wide in 2025, 68 with physical restraint, 151 using mechanical restraint, and 27 included the use of OC Spray. (1) restricts the use of force to that which is deemed reasonable and necessary, as defined in Section 1302 Chapter 28, Guideline I-A, 1 to ensure the safety and security of youth, staff, others ☒ ☐ ☐ and the facility. (2) outline the force options available to staff including both physical and non-physical options and define Chapter 28, Guideline I-B Force Options when those force options are appropriate. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 28, Guideline I-A, 3 (3) describe force options or techniques that are expressly prohibited by the facility. Chapter 28, Guideline I-A, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) describe the requirements of staff to report any inappropriate use of force, and to take affirmative Chapter 28, Guideline XI-B ☒ ☐ ☐ action to immediately stop it. (5) define a standardized reporting format that includes time period and procedure for documenting Chapter 28, Guideline VIII Documentation and reporting the use of force, including reporting Chapter 33 Documentation of Incidents requirements of management and line staff and procedures for reviewing and tracking use of force incidents by supervisory and or management staff, ☒ ☐ ☐ which include procedures for debriefing a particular incident with staff and/or youth for the purposes of training as well as mitigating the effects of trauma that may have been experienced by staff and /or the youth involved. (6) Include an administrative review and a system for investigating unreasonable use of force. Chapter 28, Guideline X-A, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 33 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) define the role, notification, and follow-up procedures required after use of force incidents for Chapter 28, Guideline III-B, 2 medical, mental health staff and parents or legal Chapter 28, Guideline III-C guardians. Supervisors are tasked with notifying Medical ☒ ☐ ☐ and Behavioral Health. The Watch Commander is responsible for notifying the parents. (8) describe the limitations of use of force on pregnant youth in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) Chapter 28, Guideline I-C Limitations of ☒ and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☐ ☐ Pregnant Youth (b) Facilities that authorize chemical agents as a force option shall include policies and procedures that: Chapter 28, Guideline VI Chemical Agents (1) identify who is approved to carry and/or utilize ☒ chemical agents in the facility and the type, size and ☐ ☐ the approved method of deployment for those chemical agents. (2) mandate that chemical agents only be used when there is an imminent threat to the youth’s safety or the Chapter 28, Guideline VI-D, 1 safety of others and only when de-escalation efforts Chapter 28, Guideline VI-D, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ have been unsuccessful or are not reasonably possible. (3) outline the facility’s approved methods and timelines for decontamination from chemical agents. Chapter 28, Guideline VI-A 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 procedures required after use of force incidents Chapter 28, Guideline VI-C involving chemical agents for medical, mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 28, Guideline IX-A, 2 staff and parents or legal guardians. (5) provide for the documentation of each incident of use of chemical agents, including the reasons for Chapter 28, Guideline IX-A, 2 which it was used, efforts to de-escalate prior to use, Chapter 28, Guideline III-B, 2 youth and staff involved, the date, time and location Chapter 28, Guideline III-C of use, decontamination procedures applied and identification of any injuries sustained as a result of ☒ ☐ ☐ This section outlines the immediate such use. notification of medical staff and referral to Behavioral Health, as well as the Supervisor and Watch Commander responsibilities. (c) Facilities shall develop policies and procedure which require that agencies provide initial and regular training Chapter 4, Guideline I-A, 1-f Core in use of force and chemical agents when appropriate Chapter 4, Guideline II-B Annual that address: Chapter 4, Guideline I ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) known medical and behavioral health conditions Chapter 4, Guideline II that would contraindicate certain types of force; (2) acceptable chemical agents and the methods of application. Chapter 4, Guideline I ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 34 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) signs or symptoms that should result in immediate referral to medical or behavioral health. Chapter 4, Guideline I ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II (4) instruction on the Constitutional Limitations of Use of Force. Chapter 4, Guideline I ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II (5) physical training force options that may require the use of perishable skills. Chapter 4, Guideline I ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 4, Guideline II (6) timelines the facility uses to define regular training. Chapter 4, Guideline II-B Annual ☒ ☐ ☐ Training in UF, called Defensive Tactics, occurs twice a year for YDF staff. 1358 USE OF PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS Chapter 29 Use of Restraints (UR) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 29, Purpose and Scope ¶ 2 responsible physician and mental health director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures The agency has used restraints as defined in for the use of restraint devices. Restraint devices include this regulation, the WRAP, two times since any devices which immobilize a youth's extremities our last inspection. and/or prevent the youth from being ambulatory. Our review of the two YDF incidents revealed that staff response and reaction to the youth’s behavior were appropriate for their safety and that of the youth. One male youth had swallowed a small screw and was unwilling to give it up, while the other female youth was tying clothing around her neck while making ☒ ☐ ☐ statements of continued self-harm. Staff, medical, and available behavioral health response were timely, and both were escorted to the safety cell. The YDF male youth was in the WRAP for one hour and eleven minutes, while the YDF female was in the WRAP for one hour and thirteen minutes. Medical staff were present and approved continued placement and removal. The male youth was released from the safety cell and returned to their room in one hour and eleven minutes, while the female was returned to her room in three hours and seven minutes. Physical restraints may be used only for those youth who present an immediate danger to themselves or others, Chapter 29, Purpose and Scope ¶ 3 who exhibit behavior which results in the destruction of Chapter 29, Purpose and Scope ¶ 6 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. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 35 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 In no case shall restraints be used as punishment or discipline, or as a substitute for treatment. The use of Chapter 29, Guideline IV-A restraint devices that attach a youth to a wall, floor or other Chapter 29, Guideline IV-B fixture, including a restraint chair, or through affixing of hands and feet together behind the back (hogtying) is ☒ ☐ ☐ prohibited. The use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used Chapter 29, Guideline IV Transportation or to restrain youth for movement or transportation within the Movement Within the Facility facility. Movement within the facility shall be governed by ☒ ☐ ☐ Section 1358.5, Use of Restraint Devices for Movement Within the Facility. Youth shall be placed in restraints only with the approval of the facility manager or designee. The facility manager Chapter 29, Purpose and Scope ¶ 3 may delegate authority to place a youth in restraints to a Chapter 29, Guideline IX-A physician. Reasons for continued retention in restraints Chapter 29, Guideline IX-J shall be reviewed and documented at a minimum of every ☒ ☐ ☐ hour. If a youth is in restraints longer than 15 minutes, Supervisor or Administrative approval is required. A medical opinion on the safety of placement and retention shall be secured as soon as possible, but no Chapter 29, Guideline IX-K, 1 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 possible, but in no case longer than four hours from the Chapter 29, Guideline IX-K, 2 time of placement, to assess the need for mental health ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 29, Guideline IX-K, 3 treatment. Continuous direct visual supervision shall be conducted to ensure that the restraints are properly employed, and Chapter 29, Guideline IX-C 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 procedures shall address: Chapter 33, Guideline E-1 (a) documentation of the circumstances leading to an ☒ ☐ ☐ application of restraints. (b) known medical conditions that would contraindicate certain restraint devices and/or techniques. Chapter 29, Guideline III-A, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) acceptable restraint devices. Chapter 29, Guideline II-A, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 29, Guideline II-A, 2 (d) signs or symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental health referral. Chapter 29, Guideline III-A, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 29, Guideline IX-B (e) availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment. Chapter 29, Guideline IX-F ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 36 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (f) protective housing of restrained youth. While in restraint devices, all youth shall be housed alone or in a Chapter 29, Guideline IX-D specified housing area for restrained youth which makes ☒ ☐ ☐ provision to protect the youth from abuse. (g) provision for hydration and sanitation needs. Chapter 29, Guideline IX-G ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) exercising of extremities. Chapter 29, Guideline IX-I ☒ ☐ ☐ 1358.5 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES FOR 5B MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION WITHIN Chapter 29, Guideline VI: Transportation or THE FACILITY. Movement in the Facility Chapter 29, Guideline II-A, 1-a through d The Facility Administrator, in cooperation with the Chapter 29, Guideline II-A, 2-b and c responsible physician and behavioral/mental health Chapter 4, Guideline II-A and B director, shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the use of restraint devices when the We reviewed numerous UF events and found purpose is for movement or transportation within the ☒ ☐ ☐ that staff used Mechanical restraints 151 facility that shall include the following: times of the 253 UF incidents. (a) identification of acceptable restraint devices, staff approved to utilize restraint devices and the required Of the 16 UF events we read, involving 35 training. youth, 27 youth were placed in mechanical restraints prior to movement to their room. (b) the circumstances leading to the application of restraints must be documented. Chapter 29, Guideline VII Documentation ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) an individual assessment of the need to apply restraints for movement or transportation that includes Chapter 29, Guideline IV-A, 1 through 4 consideration of less restrictive alternatives, Chapter 29, Guideline VII 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, with a clearly defined expectation that restraint devices Chapter 29, Guideline IV-A, 1 shall not be used for the purposes of discipline or Chapter 29, Guideline IV-A, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ retaliation. Chapter 29, Guideline VI-A, 1 (e) the use of restraints on pregnant youth is limited in accordance with Penal Code Section 6030(f) and Chapter 43, Guideline I-B, 2 Welfare and Institutions Code Section 222. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 43, Guideline I-B, 3 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 37 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1359 SAFETY ROOM PROCEDURES Chapter 30 Safety Room Procedures (a) The facility administrator, and where applicable, in Chapter 30, Purpose and Scope ¶ 2 cooperation with the responsible physician, shall Chapter 30, Purpose and Scope ¶ 3 develop and implement written policies and procedures governing the use of safety rooms, as described in Title The agency has had seven safety cell 24, Part 2, Section 1230.1.13. The room shall be used placements in 2025, involving five YDF youth, to hold only those youth who present an immediate none from VOYA. We reviewed each incident danger to themselves or others, who exhibit behavior report, noting that the documentation and which results in the destruction of property, or reveals timelines were compliant with regulations. All the intent to cause self-inflicted physical harm. A safety incidents were for self-harming/suicidal room shall not be used for punishment or discipline, or ☒ ☐ ☐ behavior. as a substitute for treatment. Policies and procedures shall: Documentation was detailed, including timely entries and responses from agency partners. Five youths were removed in under two hours, one in two hours, 54 minutes, and the last in three hours, 18 minutes. Medical and Behavioral Health staff were present and assisted staff in getting the youth back in their own room as quickly as possible. (1) include provisions for administration of necessary nutrition and fluids, access to a toilet, and suitable Chapter 30, Guideline I-B ☒ ☐ ☐ clothing to provide for privacy; (2) provide for approval of the facility manager, or designee, before a youth is placed into a safety room; Chapter 30, Guideline I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) provide for continuous direct visual supervision and documentation of the youth's behavior and any Chapter 30, Guideline I-C staff interventions every 15 minutes, with actual time ☒ ☐ ☐ recorded; (4) provide that the youth shall be evaluated by the facility manager, or designee, every four hours; Chapter 30, Guideline I-F ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provide for immediate medical assessment, where appropriate, or an assessment at the next Chapter 30, Guideline I-D daily sick call; and, Policy is more prescriptive than regulation in ☒ ☐ ☐ that a medical assessment is required within one hour. (6) provide a process for documenting the reason for placement, including attempts to use less restrictive Chapter 30, Guideline I-A 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: Chapter 30, Guideline II-A (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 Chapter 30, Guideline II-B ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 38 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) safety room shall not be used to the extent that it compromises the mental and physical health of the Chapter 30, Guideline II-C ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 30, Guideline II-D for a period of four hours, staff shall do one or more of ☒ ☐ ☐ the following: (1) return the youth to general population. Chapter 30, Guideline II-D, a ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) consult with mental health or medical staff, Chapter 30, Guideline II-D, b ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) develop an individualized plan that includes the goals and objectives to be met in order to reintegrate Chapter 30, Guideline II-D, c ☒ ☐ ☐ the youth to general population. (d) If confinement in the safety room must be extended beyond four hours, staff shall develop an individualized Chapter 30, Guideline II-E 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 Chapter 31 Searches The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 31, Guideline IV Housing, Unit and written policies and procedures governing the search of Room Searches youth, the facility, and visitors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 31, Guideline X Facility Searches Policies and procedures shall provide that: Chapter 38, Guideline IV Visitor Searches Operations Order, Body Scanner (a) Searches shall be conducted to ensure the safety and security of the facility, public, visitors, youth, and Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ staff. (b) Searches shall be conducted in a manner that preserves the privacy and dignity of the person being Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 1 searched and shall not be conducted for harassment or ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 4 as a form of discipline or punishment. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 39 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Strip searches and visual or physical body cavity searches shall comply with Penal Code Section 4030. Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 5 Chapter 31, Guideline II Chapter 31, Guideline IV Chapter 31, Guideline V These policy sections reference Strip and Visual Body Cavity Searches. The policy delineates a strip search in a 1-8 category: a less intrusive search with visual inspection, and a 9-12 search, which includes a visual body cavity search. The agency conducted 73 strip searches, level 1-8, and no strip searches, level 9-2, from January 2025 to the date of inspection. ☒ ☐ ☐ Our review of 30 completed strip search forms indicated all were justified based on circumstances known at intake. VOYA had 44 strip searches, 43 conducted upon Temporary Release Return, and one while in custody. We noted the agency continues to complete a Strip Search form if one could be conducted based on offense, even when staff are not requesting a strip search. We suggested that staff only complete a Strip Search Authorization form when they are requesting the search. (d) Physical body cavity searches shall only be conducted by a medical professional. Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 5 Chapter 31, Guideline III-B, 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ Physical Body Cavity Searches are prohibited. (e) Any youth held after a detention hearing shall only be strip searched with prior approval of a supervisor when Chapter 31, Purpose and Scope ¶ 6 there is reasonable suspicion based on specific and Chapter 31, Guideline II-A articulable facts to believe that youth is concealing ☒ ☐ ☐ contraband. The reasonable suspicion shall be documented. (f) Searches of transgender and intersex youth shall comply with Section 1352.5. Chapter 22, Guideline IV Searches of ☒ ☐ ☐ Transgender and Intersex Youth (g) Cross-gender pat-down searches and strip searches are prohibited except in exigent circumstances or when Chapter 31, Guideline II-B Pat Search conducted by a medical professional. Such searches ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 31, Guideline II-B, 4 Strip Search must be justified and documented in writing. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 40 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1361 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Chapter 33 Grievances The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 33, Guideline I-A written policies and procedures whereby any youth may Chapter 33, Guideline I-B appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any condition of confinement, including but not limited to There were 1003 Grievances filed from health care services, classification decisions, program January 2025 to the date of the inspection, participation, telephone, mail or visiting procedures, with a facility-wide average of 143 per month. food, clothing, bedding, mistreatment, harassment or This is down significantly from our last violations of the nondiscrimination policy. There shall be inspection. Of those, 410 were from VOYA, no time limit on filing grievances. Policies and with an average of 58.5 per month or >20 per procedures shall include provisions whereby the facility occupied unit. manager ensures: The facility is able to track a youth’s location in the facility through the electronic activity tracker; therefore, this tracker and video are reviewed by supervising staff to verify the youth’s statements. We reviewed all grievances for the months of January, April, ☒ ☐ ☐ and July 2025. Each was resolved and followed the regulation process. Overall, youth continue to use the grievance process for informal requests. The agency brought in an assigned Deputy Probation Officer to complete the process and provide information on all other avenues of requests available to youth. We found that approximately 55% of the grievances were for housing changes and point loss. We reminded the agency that grievances in areas involving outside agency partners should be referred to the agency for comment, but ultimately resolved by the Grievance DPO on the agency form, and to have the youth sign as acknowledgment. (a) a grievance form and instructions for registering a grievance, which includes provisions for the youth to Chapter 33, Guideline I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ have free access to the form; (b) the youth shall have the option to confidentially file the grievance or to deliver the form to any youth Chapter 33, Guideline I ☒ ☐ ☐ supervision staff working in the facility; (c) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate staff level; Chapter 33, Purpose and Scope ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) provision for a prompt review and initial response to grievances within three (3) business days, grievances Chapter 33, Guideline II-D that relate to health and safety issues must be ☒ ☐ ☐ addressed immediately; (1) The youth may elect to be present to explain his/her version of the grievance to a person not Chapter 33, Guideline II-F directly involved in the circumstances which led to the Chapter 33, Guideline II-F, 2-a ☒ ☐ ☐ grievance. Chapter 33, Guideline II-F, 2-c 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 41 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (2) Provision for a staff representative approved by the facility administrator to assist the youth. Chapter 33, Guideline II-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) provision for a written response to the grievance which includes the reasons for the decisions; Chapter 33, Guideline III-A, 5 ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) a system which provides that any appeal of a grievance shall be heard by a person not directly Chapter 33, Guideline IV-A ☒ ☐ ☐ involved in the circumstances which led to the grievance; (g) resolution of the grievance must occur within ten (10) business days unless circumstances dictate a longer Chapter 33, Guideline II-D ☒ ☐ ☐ time frame. The youth shall be notified of any delay; and, (h) the policy shall provide multiple internal and external methods to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Chapter 33, Guideline I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ Whether or not associated with a grievance, concerns of parents, guardians, staff or other parties shall be Administrative Policy Reference: Citizen ☒ ☐ addressed and documented in accordance with written ☐ Complaint policies and procedures within a specified timeframe. 1362 REPORTING OF INCIDENTS Chapter 33 Documentation of Incidents A written report of all incidents which result in physical harm, use of force, serious threat of physical harm, or death of an employee, youth or other person(s) shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ maintained. Such written record shall be prepared by the staff and submitted to the facility manager by the end of the shift, unless additional time is necessary and authorized by the facility manager or designee. 1363 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, IMPRESSIONS Chapter 28, Guideline VII-A DNA Specimen, Sample, and Impression (a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1 authorized Chapter 28, Guideline VII-B, 1 law enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including peace officers, may employ reasonable force The facility policy allows staff to use force to to collect blood specimens, saliva samples, and thumb collect DNA; however, in practice, this does or palm print impressions from individuals who are not occur. If necessary, staff use the policy required to provide such samples, specimens or ☒ ☐ ☐ for Cell Extraction if a youth declines to impressions pursuant to Penal Code Section 296 and submit after a request for voluntary who refuse following written or oral request. compliance and advises the youth of the (1) For the purpose of this section, the “use of court’s consequences for failing to comply. 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. (2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to Chapter 28, Guideline VII-B, 1 secure voluntary compliance shall be documented and include an advisement of the legal obligation to ☒ ☐ ☐ provide the requisite specimen, sample or impression and the consequences of refusal. (b) The force shall not be used without the prior written authorization of the supervising officer on duty. The Chapter 28, Guideline VII-B, 1 authorization shall include information that reflects the ☒ ☐ ☐ fact that the offender was asked to provide the requisite specimen, sample, or impression and refused. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 42 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (1) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, the extraction shall be videotaped. Video Chapter 28, Guideline V-B, a shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The Chapter 28, Guideline V-B, b videotape shall be retained by the agency for the Chapter 28, Guideline V-B, c length of time required by statute. Notwithstanding ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 28, Guideline V-B, d the use of the video as evidence in a court proceeding, the tape shall be retained administratively. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 43 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 1370 EDUCATION PROGRAM Chapter 34 Education (a) School Programs Chapter 34, Guideline I-A, 1 The County Board of Education shall provide for the Chapter 34, Guideline I-A, 2 administration and operation of juvenile court schools in Chapter 34, Guideline I-A, 3 conjunction with the Chief Probation Officer, or designee Chapter 34, Guideline I-A, 4 pursuant to applicable State laws. The school and facility administrators shall develop and implement written policy The Sacramento County Office of Education and procedures to ensure communication and (SCOE) operates the El Centro Junior and coordination between educators and probation staff. Senior High School for JDF and VOYA youth. Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches Staffing includes the Director of Court and should be applied when providing instruction. Education Community Schools, a principal, 11 teachers, staff should collaborate with the facility administrator to a Transition Specialist, a counselor, two use technology to facilitate learning and ensure safe Special Education Specialists, a school technology practices. The facility administrator shall psychologist, a dedicated VOYA Specialist, a request an annual review of each required element of the Dual Enrollment Coordinator, and a Librarian. program by the Superintendent of Schools, and a report or review checklist on compliance, deficiencies, and Youth in junior or senior high school are corrective action needed to achieve compliance with this afforded the opportunity for credit recovery section. Such a review, when conducted, cannot be and tutoring, use of Chromebooks for lesson delegated to the principal or any other staff of any juvenile enhancement, life skill development, and court school site. The Superintendent of Schools shall independent living/transition planning. SCOE conduct this review in conjunction with a qualified outside works with probation to ensure the best agency or individual. Upon receipt of the review, the option for youth in custody and upon release. facility administrator or designee shall review each item with the Superintendent of Schools and shall take We spoke with the Director of SCOE, Mark whatever corrective action is necessary to address each Nigel, who has promoted the implementation deficiency and to fully protect the educational interests of of a varied and comprehensive curriculum, all youth in the facility. including several post-secondary education and vocational opportunities for youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ A transition specialist works with youth to enroll them in South Lake Tahoe Community College, and the SCOE is working to increase the options by contracting with Los Rio Community College to assist in potential transition services closer to home. Post- graduation from a Community College with an AA Degree, Probation and SCOE via Project Rebound have enrolled several students at California State University, Sacramento. One youth we spoke to is in her second year at UC Davis. These students return to the facility between semesters but live in the dorm and work to assist in complete re-entry upon completion of their commitment. The vocational program opportunities include a culinary program and a construction program, both of which allow youth to learn skills outside the classroom. Additional opportunities through a SCOE Grant via OYCR provide eligible youth employment opportunities in a coordinated MOU with the Department of Rehabilitation and Pride Industries. On the day of the inspection, YDF had 106 youth in custody, which includes 51 graduates, three 18-year-old youth who are refusing any education or vocational 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 44 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 opportunities, and 54 youth enrolled in K-12 education. Of the graduates, 29 are enrolled in Lake Tahoe Community College, Sacramento State, or UC Davis for post- secondary education, with the remainder in the NCCT or Culinary programs. Nine VOYA youth completed their AA Degree at LTCC, and three are planning to attend in- person classes this fall via an LRP. Most VOYA youth attend or have completed NCCT, the Culinary Arts Program, and have received numerous certificates of completion. (b) Required Elements The facility school program shall comply with the State Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 1 Education Code and County Board of Education policies, Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 2 all applicable federal education statutes and regulations Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 3 and provide for an annual evaluation of the educational program offerings. As stated in the 2009 California Standards for the Teaching Profession, teachers shall ☒ ☐ ☐ establish and maintain learning environments that are physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe. Youth shall be provided a rigorous, quality educational program that responds to the different learning styles and abilities of students and prepares them for high school graduation, career entry, and post-secondary education. All youth shall be treated equally, and the education program shall be free from discriminatory action. Staff Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 4 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 Education Code and include, but not be limited to, Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 5 ☒ ☐ ☐ courses required for high school graduation. (2) Information and preparation for the High School Equivalency Test as approved by the California Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 6 Department of Education shall be made available to ☒ ☐ ☐ eligible youth. (3) Youth shall be informed of post-secondary education and vocational opportunities. Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) Administration of the High School Equivalency Tests as approved by the California Department of Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 8 ☒ ☐ ☐ Education, shall be made available when possible. (5) Supplemental instruction shall be afforded to youth who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 9 ☒ ☐ ☐ grade level standards. (6) The minimum school day shall be consistent with State Education Code Requirements for juvenile court Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 10 schools. The facility administrator, in conjunction with education staff, must ensure that operational YDF continues to offer 285 minutes of procedures do not interfere with the time afforded for ☒ ☐ ☐ instruction on average each day. the minimum instructional day. Absences, time out of class or educational instruction, both excused and unexcused, shall be documented. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 45 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (7) Education shall be provided to all youth regardless of classification, housing, security status, disciplinary Chapter 34, Guideline I-B, 11 or separation status, including room confinement, except when providing education poses an immediate threat to the safety of self or others. Education ☒ ☐ ☐ includes, but is not limited to, related services as provided in a youth’s Section 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). (c) School Discipline (1) Positive behavior management will be Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 1 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 decisions made by probation staff that may affect the Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ educational programming of students. (3) Except as otherwise provided by the State Education Code, expulsion/suspension from school Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 3 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 education staff will develop policies and procedures Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 4-a that address the rights of any student who has Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 4-b continuing difficulty completing a school day. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 4-c Chapter 34, Guideline I-C, 4-d (d) Provisions for Special Populations (1) State and federal laws and regulations shall be Chapter 34, Guideline I-D, 1 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 afforded an educational program that addresses their Chapter 34, Guideline I-D, 2 language needs pursuant to all applicable state and ☒ ☐ ☐ federal laws and regulations governing programs for EL students. (e) Educational Screening and Admission (1) Youth shall be interviewed after admittance and a Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1 record maintained that documents a youth's ☒ ☐ ☐ educational history, including but not limited to: (A) School progress/school history; Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1-a ☒ ☐ ☐ (B) Home Language Survey and the results of the State Test used for English language proficiency; Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1-b ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 46 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (C) Needs and services of special populations as defined by the State Education Code, including but Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1-c ☒ ☐ ☐ not limited to, students with special needs. (D) Discipline problems. Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1-d ☒ ☐ ☐ (2) Youth will be immediately enrolled in school. Educational staff shall conduct an assessment to Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 2 determine the youth's general academic functioning ☒ ☐ ☐ levels to enable placement in core curriculum courses. (3) After admission to the facility, a preliminary education plan shall be developed for each youth Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ within five school days. (4) Upon enrollment, education staff shall comply with the State Education Code and request the youth's Chapter 34, Guideline I-E, 4 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 (1) The complete facility educational record of the Chapter 34, Guideline I-F, 1 youth shall be forwarded to the next educational ☒ ☐ ☐ placement in accordance with the State Education Code. (2) The County Superintendent of Schools shall provide appropriate credit (full or partial) for course Chapter 34, Guideline I-F, 2 work completed while in juvenile court school in ☒ ☐ ☐ accordance with the State Education Code. (g) Transition and Re-Entry Planning (1) The Superintendent of Schools and the Chief Chapter 34, Guideline I-G, 1 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 (1) The school and facility administrator should, Chapter 34, Guideline I-H, 1 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. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 47 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 1371 PROGRAMS, RECREATION, AND EXERCISE. 6B Chapter 35 Programs, Recreation and The facility administrator shall develop and implement Exercise ¶ 2: Purpose and Scope written policies and procedures for programs, recreation, and exercise for all youth. The intent is to minimize the A Program Memorandum was completed by amount of time youth are in their rooms or their bed area. Chief Deputy Kristalyn McDonald on August 1, 2025. The memo verifies the programs provided to youth are current, relevant, and appropriate for the population. The varied opportunities are vast and allow the youth to receive specific programming based on their identified needs while in custody and re-entry services as they exit the facility. Each youth is assigned a tablet after being in custody for five days, with their own password and content allowance. This is a privilege, and use is based on daytime activities, recreation time, and behavior. The Office of Education, community volunteers, agency partners, and department staff facilitate all programs listed below. Youth are referred to programs based on their needs or request. Opportunities include: Alternatives to Violence; Another Choice Another Way; Anti- Recidivism Coalition; Art With Milton Brown; AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination); Beautiful Evolutions; Book ☒ ☐ ☐ Club; Boys & Girls Club; Build a Life You Want (Woman’s Empowerment Program); Burning Bush Moments; Capacity Changers; Chaplaincy Program; “Community Meetings (Youth Group); Culinary Arts Program; Earth Mama and Healing; EDOVA Tablet; El Centro Jr. / Sr. High School; Freestyle Art Program; Graduate Program; Horticulture; Improve Your Tomorrow; Leadership Development Program; Leadership Education Athletic Program (LEAP); Library; LINKS Mentoring Program; Mentor Academy Program; Multi-Sensory De-escalation Room (MSDR); Northern California Construction and Training (NCCT); Parenting Encounter; Peer Outreach Program (Booster’s); Pet Partners; Peer Mentor; Prison Education Project (PEP); Project Teach; Reaching Back to our Youth; Resident Library Technician Training; Sacramento Mandarin Music Academy; Self-Awareness and Recovery; Sexual Behaviors Treatment Program; Skills Training Enrichment Program (STEP); Scholars Obtaining Academic Responsibility (SOAR); Spoken Word Poetry; Stanford Sierra Youth Families; Substance Abuse Programs; WEAVE; UC Davis CAARE and EDAPT Programs; VOYA Employment Program; Young Adult Program (YAP); Youth Council; Yoga; and, 916 INK. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 48 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 Juvenile facilities shall provide the opportunity for programs, recreation, and exercise a minimum of three Chapter 35, Purpose and Scope ¶ 1 hours a day during the week and five hours a day each Saturday, Sunday or other non-school days, of which ☒ ☐ ☐ one hour shall be an outdoor activity, weather permitting. A youth’s participation in programs, recreation, and exercise may be suspended only upon a written finding Chapter 35, Procedure II-C 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 be posted in the living units. Chapter 35, Guideline I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ We reviewed the Program Schedule for each living unit. There will be a written annual review of the programs, recreation, and exercise by the responsible agency to Chapter 35, Guideline I-A ensure content offered is current, consistent, and relevant to the population. A memorandum outlining the programs ☒ ☐ ☐ offered to youth was completed on August 1, 2025, by CDPO Kristalyn McDonald. (a) Programs. All youth shall be provided with the opportunity for at least one hour of daily programming to Chapter 35, Guideline I-B, 1 include, but not be limited to, trauma focused, cognitive, Chapter 35, Guideline I-B, 2 evidence-based, best practice interventions that are Chapter 35, Guideline I-B, 3 culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate, or pro- Chapter 35, Guideline I-B, 4t social interventions and activities designed to reduce recidivism. These programs should be based on the The many program opportunities for youth youth’s individual needs as required by Sections 1355 are encouraged and provide engaging, and 1356. Such programs may be provided under the educational, and individualized prospects for direction of the Chief Probation Officer or the County all youth. Pre-Disposition or short-term Office of Education and can be administered by county Ricardo M time includes many programs that partners such as mental health agencies, community were initially thought for VOYA youth, based organizations, faith-based organizations or especially those youth in custody for long Probation staff. periods pending the resolution of their Programs may include but are not limited to: charged offenses. (1) Cognitive Behavior Interventions; (2) Management of Stress and Trauma; Youth in VOYA are involved in numerous ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) Anger Management; programs as listed above, receiving many (4) Conflict Resolution; certificates of completion for their resume. (5) Juvenile Justice System; However, the agency is making available (6) Trauma-related interventions; and creating curricula on their tablets for (7) Victim Awareness; more Independent Living programs, such as (8) Self-Improvement; money management, Living on a Budget, (9) Parenting Skills and support; Banking, and other important skill-building (10) Tolerance and Diversity; tools to navigate their reentry into the (11) Healing Informed Approaches; community upon release. (12) Interventions by Credible Messengers; (13) Gender Specific Programming; (14) Art, creative writing, or self-expression; (15) CPR and First Aid training; (16) Restorative Justice or Civic Engagement; (17) Career and leadership opportunities; and, (18) Other topics suitable to the youth population. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 49 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (b) Recreation. All youth shall be provided the opportunity for at least one hour of daily access to unscheduled Chapter 35, Guideline I-C, 1 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 opportunity for at least one hour of large muscle activity Chapter 35, Guideline I-C, 2 each day. Large Muscle Exercise is facilitated by the ☒ ☐ ☐ Sacramento County Office of Education on school days, and by facility staff each day. The administrator/manager may suspend, for a period not to exceed 24 hours, access to recreation and programs. Chapter 35, Guideline I-A The administrator/manager shall document the reasons ☒ ☐ ☐ why suspension of recreation and programs occurs. 1372 RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Chapter 36 Religious Program The facility administrator shall provide access to religious services and/or religious counseling at least once each The agency provides one hour of religious week. Attendance shall be voluntary. A youth shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ services each week and has a Chaplain on- allowed to participate in an activity outside of their room if site every day. Bible Study is also available he/she elects not to participate in religious programs. to youth. Religious programs shall provide for: (a) opportunity for religious services and practices; Chapter 36, Guideline A ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) availability of clergy; and, Chapter 36, Guideline C ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) availability of religious diets. Chapter 36, Guideline D ☒ ☐ ☐ 1373 WORK PROGRAM Chapter 37 Work Program The facility administrator shall develop policies and procedures regarding the fair and consistent assignment YDF and VOYA youth participate in unit of youth to work programs. Work assigned to a youth shall details, as well as work opportunities around be meaningful, constructive and related to vocational the facility perimeter and in the community. training or increasing a youth's sense of responsibility. Additional programs include the Northern Work programs shall not be imposed as a disciplinary California Construction Training Program measure (NCCT), which is on-site daily; the Youth ☒ ☐ ☐ Community Outreach Unit/Program; and Pine Grove Fire Camp. The agency has a Youth Council, Horticulture Program, Mentoring Program, Library Technician, and Culinary Arts program. Each of these requires a youth to request and apply to be in the program. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 50 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1374 VISITING Chapter 38 Visiting The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 38, Guideline I written policies and procedures for visiting, that include Chapter 38, Guideline II-A provisions for special visits. Youth shall be allowed to Chapter 38, Guideline II-B receive visits by parents, guardians or persons standing Chapter 38, Guideline II-C in loco parentis, and children of youth. Other family members, such as grandparents and siblings, and The facility allows approved visitors to come supportive adults, may be allowed to visit with the to the facility seven days a week from 8 am to approval of the facility administrator or designee, and in 8 pm. conjunction with the youth’s case plan or in the best interest of the youth. The agency did not allow some youth in the VOYA and Max units to have contact visits due to their classification status. Since our Targeted and Unannounced Inspections in ☒ ☐ ☐ 2024 and 2025, the agency has created a security classification within both of the above units to allow youth in-person contact visits. Some youth who have not demonstrated behavior to allow for this are re-evaluated every 90 days. We reviewed the pending change to policy and documentation revealed that most of these youth are getting contact visits. We reviewed the classification status for those who do not get visits, and it appeared appropriate. All visits shall occur at reasonable times, subject only to the limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Chapter 38, Guideline I Visitation shall not be denied solely based on the visitor’s Chapter 38, Guideline II-D 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 per week. Visits may be supervised, but conversations Chapter 38, Guideline I shall not be monitored unless there is a security or safety need. Each youth is allowed a 45-minute visit each ☒ ☐ ☐ day, with opportunities of five hours and 15 minutes each week. Provisions for special visits, in addition to the two-hour minimum and/or outside of the regular visiting hours, shall Chapter 38, Guideline II-A, 5 Special Visits 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 alternative, but not as a replacement, to in-person visiting. Chapter 38 Purpose and Scope ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 51 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1375 CORRESPONDENCE Chapter 39 Correspondence The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 39, Guideline I-A written policies and procedures for correspondence which ☒ ☐ ☐ provide that: (a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth may send or receive; (b) youth may send two letters per week postage free; Chapter 39 Purpose and Scope ☒ ☐ ☐ There is no limitation on mail. (c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of Chapter 39, Guideline I-B 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 in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable Chapter 39, Guideline I-C cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, Chapter 39, Guideline I-D ☒ ☐ ☐ or youth safety is jeopardized. Chapter 39, Guideline I-E 1376 TELEPHONE ACCESS 7B Chapter 40 Telephone Access The administrator of each juvenile facility shall develop ☒ ☐ ☐ and implement written policies and procedures to provide youth with access to telephone communications. 1377 ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES Chapter 41 Access to Legal Services Chapter The facility administrator shall develop written procedures 41, Guideline ¶ 1 to ensure the right of youth to have access to the courts ☒ ☐ ☐ and legal services. Such access shall include: (a) access, upon request by the youth, to licensed attorneys and their authorized representatives; (b) provision for confidential consultation with attorneys; and, Chapter 41, Guideline ¶ 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) unlimited postage free, legal correspondence and cost-free telephone access as appropriate. Chapter 41, Guideline ¶ 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ 1390 DISCIPLINE Chapter 42 Discipline and Discipline Process The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the discipline of youth that shall promote acceptable behavior; including the use of positive behavior interventions and supports. Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be imposed at the least restrictive level which promotes the desired behavior and shall not include corporal punishment, group punishment, physical or psychological degradation. Deprivation of the following is not permitted: (a) bed and bedding; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) daily shower, access to drinking fountain, toilet and Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 2 personal hygiene items, and clean clothing; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 52 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) full nutrition; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) contact with parent or attorney; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 4 ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) exercise; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 5 ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) medical services and counseling; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 6 ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) religious services; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 7 ☒ ☐ ☐ (h) clean and sanitary living conditions; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 8 ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) the right to send and receive mail; Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 9 ☒ ☐ ☐ (j) education; and, Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 10 ☒ ☐ ☐ (k) rehabilitative programming. Chapter 42, Guideline I-A, 11 ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility administrator shall establish rules of conduct and disciplinary penalties to guide the conduct of youth. Chapter 42 Purpose and Scope Such rules and penalties shall include both major Chapter 42, Guideline I violations and minor violations, be stated simply and Chapter 42, Guideline II affirmatively, and be made available to all youth. Provision Chapter 42, Guideline III shall be made to provide accessible information to youth ☒ ☐ ☐ with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or limited These sections identify Major, Major or Minor, literacy. and Minor rules as well as sanctions. Rules are posted in the living units and identified in the Resident Handbook. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 53 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 1391 DISCIPLINE PROCESS Chapter 42, Guideline IV Chapter 42, Purpose and Scope ¶ 3 The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the administration of The agency process allows for progressive discipline which shall include, but not be limited to: and fair sanctions, which include Verbal (a) designation of personnel authorized to impose Counseling, Early Bed, Point Loss, Demotion discipline for violation of rules; of Level, Loss of Commissary/Privilege (Tablet or limitation of Phone calls), and Program Separation. Youth may lose points for an incident and have an early bedtime based on minor incidents of behavior. Our review revealed the agency had 309 youth involved in Major Rule Violations so far in 2025, 22 in VOYA, resulting in the issuance of Due Process. This number is in line with the total UF/RC events, as more youth are involved in a single incident most of the time. ☒ ☐ ☐ The form and requirements for the youth signature throughout the process target compliance. We noted some incidents of what we felt were major rule violations that did not include DP, as the staff labeled the incident a Minor Rule Violation. These were reviewed in the RC reports, noting the agency staff mislabeled the reason for RC as a minor rule violation. The agency clearly does not use RC as discipline, evidenced by the facts and responses in the incident report. We suggest the agency review the ‘wobbler’ rule violations and ensure DP is initiated for all major rules identified in policy. (b) prohibiting discipline to be delegated to any youth; Chapter 42, Purpose and Scope ¶ 3 ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) definition of major and minor rule violations and their consequences, and due process requirements; Chapter 42, Guideline II-B (Minor Rules) ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 42, Guideline II-C (Major Rules) (d) trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior interventions; Chapter 42, Purpose and Scope ¶ 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) minor rule violations may be handled informally by counseling, advising the youth of expected conduct Chapter 42, Guideline III 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 be documented and require the following: Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B (1) written notice of violation prior to a hearing; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 1 (2) accommodations provided to youth with disabilities, limited literacy, and English language Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ learners; 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 54 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (3) hearing by a person who is not a party to the Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 3 incident; ☒ ☐ ☐ (4) opportunity for the youth to be heard, present Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 4 evidence and testimony; ☒ ☐ ☐ (5) provision for youth to be assisted by staff in the Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 5 hearing process; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 42, Guideline IV-B, 6 (6) provision for administrative review. ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 42, Guideline V Appeal Process (g) violations that result in a removal from camp or commitment program, but not a return to court, will follow ☐ ☐ ☒ the due process provisions in subsection (e) above. 1410 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. Sacramento County Probation Department Youth Detention Facility (SCPD-YDF) Policy The health administrator/responsible physician, in and Procedure 1410: Management of cooperation with the facility administrator and the local Communicable Diseases health officer, shall develop written policies and procedures to address the identification, treatment, ☒ ☐ ☐ County of Sacramento Department of Health control and follow-up management of communicable Services Division of Primary Health (SCHS- diseases. The policies and procedures shall address, DPH): Infection Prevention and Control but not be limited to: Program SCHS-DPH: Ectoparasitic Infections SCHS-DPH Procedure A(6) Screening SCHS-DPH Procedure A(7) Treatment and Case Management (a) Intake health screening procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ SCHS-DPH Attachment 6: COVID-19 Exposure Plan SCHS-DPH: Ectoparasitic Infections A(1) SCHS-DPH Procedure A(6) Screening SCHS-DPH Procedure A(7) Treatment and Case Management (b) Identification of relevant symptoms; ☒ ☐ ☐ SCHS-DPH Attachment 6: COVID-19 Exposure Plan B(1) SCHS-DPH: Ectoparasitic Infections A(1) SCHS-DPH Attachment 6: COVID-19 (c) Referral for medical evaluation; ☒ ☐ ☐ Exposure Plan SCHS-DPH: Ectoparasitic Infections A(2) SCHS-DPH Attachment 6: COVID-19 (d) Treatment responsibilities during detention; ☒ ☐ ☐ Exposure Plan B(3) and (4) SCHS-DPH Immunizations 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 55 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (e) Coordination with public and private community- SCHS-DPH Procedure A(8) Reporting based resources for follow-up treatment; ☒ ☐ ☐ SCHS-DPH Procedure A(8) Reporting (f) Applicable reporting requirements; and, SCHS-DPH Procedure A(9) Disease ☒ ☐ ☐ Outbreak protocols. SCHS-DPH Procedure A(9) Disease (g) Strategies for handling disease outbreaks. ☒ ☐ ☐ Outbreak protocols. The policies and procedures shall be updated as necessary to reflect communicable disease priorities Sacramento County YDF provides training, identified by the local health officer and currently all PPE and cleaning requirements, and recommended public health interventions. addresses testing and isolation protocols at admission. Their policies are based on the ☒ ☐ ☐ provided medical care services via Correctional Medical Service staff in coordination with Sacramento County Public Health. 1433 REQUESTS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES Chapter 1353, II-A, 7 The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility Resident Handbook, p.18 administrator, shall develop policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐ establish a daily routine for youth to convey requests for emergency and non-emergency medical, dental and behavioral/mental health care services. 1480 STANDARD FACILTY CLOTHING ISSUE Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope - Clothing The youth’s personal clothing, undergarments and footwear may be substituted for the institutional clothing ☒ ☐ ☐ and footwear specified in this regulation. The facility has the primary responsibility to provide clothing and footwear. Clothing provisions shall ensure that: (a) Clothing is clean, reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered, in good repair, and free of holes and tears. Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing for youth shall consist of but not be limited to: Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (1) Socks and serviceable footwear; (2) Outer garments; Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (3) New non-disposable underwear which shall remain with the youth throughout their stay, and; Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶2 ☒ ☐ ☐ The youth’s undergarments are exchanged daily and returned to the youth. (4) Undergarments, that are freshly laundered and free of stains, including tee shirts and bras. Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶2 ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 56 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (c) Clothing is laundered at the temperature required by local ordinances for the commercial laundries and dried Confirmation by Sacramento County Public completely in a mechanical dryer or other laundry ☒ ☐ ☐ Health Inspection: Environmental Health. method approved by the local health officer. (d) Suitable clothing is issued to pregnant youth. Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶3 ☒ ☐ ☐ 1482 CLOTHING EXCHANGE Chapter 52, Purpose and Scope ¶1 The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and site-specific procedures for the cleaning and scheduled exchange of clothing. Unless work, climatic conditions, or illness necessitates more ☒ ☐ ☐ frequent exchange, outer garments, except for footwear, shall be exchanged at least once each week. Tee shirts, bras, and underwear shall be exchanged daily; youth shall receive their own underwear back at exchange. 1484 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN YOUTH’S PERSONAL CLOTHING Chapter 55, Control and Containment of Vermin on Resident Clothing and Bedding 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 Chapter 56 Personal Hygiene There shall be written policies and site-specific Chapter 56, I-B procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for the availability of personal hygiene ☒ ☐ ☐ items. Each female youth shall be provided with sanitary napkins, panty liners and tampons as requested. Each youth to be held over 24 hours shall be provided with the following personal care items; (a) Toothbrush; Chapter 56, I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (b) Toothpaste; Chapter 56, I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) Soap; Chapter 56, I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ (d) Comb; Chapter 56, I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (e) Shaving implements; Chapter 56, I-D ☒ ☐ ☐ (f) Deodorant; Chapter 56, I-A ☒ ☐ ☐ (g) Lotion; Chapter 56, I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 57 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (h) Shampoo; and, Chapter 56, I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ (i) Post-shower conditioning hair products. Chapter 56, I-C ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth shall not be required to share any personal care items listed in items (a) through (d). Liquid soap provided Chapter 56, Last paragraph, P.1 through a common dispenser is permitted. Youth shall not share disposable razors. Double edged safety razors, electric razors, and other shaving instruments capable of breaking the skin, when shared among youth, ☒ ☐ ☐ shall be disinfected between individual uses by the 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 Chapter 56, I-E There shall be written policies and site specific procedures developed and implemented by the facility administrator for showering/bathing and brushing of ☒ ☐ ☐ 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 Chapter 56, I-D Youth shall have access to a razor daily, unless their appearance must be maintained for reasons of identification in Court. All youth shall have equal ☒ ☐ ☐ opportunity to shave face and body hair. The facility administrator may suspend this requirement in relation to youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others. 1488 HAIR CARE SERVICES Chapter 56, I-F Hair care services shall be available in all juvenile facilities. Youth shall receive hair care services monthly. The agency has contracted with a Hair Care Equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected after each ☒ ☐ ☐ Provider who comes to the facility twice a haircut or procedure, by a method approved by the State week. Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. 1500 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE Chapter 54 Bedding, Linens, and Clothing Clean laundered, suitable bedding and linens, in good Supply and Issue repair, shall be provided for each youth entering a living ☒ ☐ ☐ area who is expected to remain overnight, shall include, but not be limited to: (a) One mattress or mattress-pillow combination which meets the requirements of Section 1502 of these Chapter 54, I-A regulations; ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 54, O-C, 1 (b) One pillow and a pillow case unless provided for in (a) above; Chapter 54, I-C, 1 ☒ ☐ ☐ (c) One mattress cover and a sheet or two sheets; Chapter 54, I-B, 1-a ☒ ☐ ☐ 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 58 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS2 (d) One towel; and, Chapter 54, I-B, 2 ☒ ☐ ☐ Chapter 54, I-B, 1 (e) One blanket or more, up on request ☒ ☐ ☐ Youth may receive 2 additional blankets upon request. 1501 BEDDING LINEN EXCHANGE Chapter 54, I-B, 1-a through c The facility administrator shall develop and implement site specific written policies and procedures for the scheduled exchange of laundered bedding and linen ☒ ☐ ☐ issued to each youth housed. Washable items such as sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases and towels shall be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. The covering blanket shall be cleaned or laundered once a month. Chapter 54, I-B, 1-b ☒ ☐ ☐ 1510 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE Chapter 57 Sanitation, Safety, and Maintenance The facility administrator shall develop and implement Chapter 86 Housekeeping and Maintenance written policies and site-specific procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. The plan shall 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). 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 59 of 60 A453 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) 208.5 WIC CONTACT BETWEEN PERSONS UNDER THE JUVENILE COURT AGES 19- 20 AND MINORS IN THE FACILITY The facility houses Juvenile Court Wards 19 years of age and older. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility has been approved to hold persons under the juvenile court who are ages 19 through 21. ☒ ☐ ☐ The facility continues to comply with the requirements of 208.5 WIC (programming, capacity and security of ☒ ☐ ☐ the facility) as outlined in the county’s application. 7439 Sacramento SYTF CI PRO 25-26 Page 60 of 60 A453 JUV PRO eff. 01.01.25 JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS AND CAMPS PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 4/98; 2001; 2003; 2009; 2014; 2018 BSCC Code: 7437, 7439 FACILITY NAME: Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility (YDF) FACILITY TYPE: JH/SYTF Valley Oaks Youth Academy (VOYA) 4/98: 2001: 2003: 2009: 2014: 2018: APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: August 14, 2025 TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.1 Reception/intake admission. In each juvenile hall, space used for the reception of ☒ ☐ ☐ youth pending admission to juvenile hall shall have the following space and equipment: 1. Weapons lockers as specified in Section 1230.2.9; ☒ ☐ ☐ 2. A secure room for the confinement of youth pending admission to juvenile hall as specified in Section There are six holding rooms in the 1230.1.2; booking/intake area that are not rated In each juvenile hall, camp and ranch, space used ☒ ☐ ☐ spaces. for the reception of youth pending admission to these facilities shall have the following space and equipment: 3. Access to a shower; There are two showers in the booking/intake ☒ ☐ ☐ area. 4. A secure vault or storage space for youth, valuables; The facility has storage for all youth property ☒ ☐ ☐ in the booking/intake area. 5. Telephone accessible to youth; and There are two telephones in the ☒ ☐ ☐ booking/intake area. 6. Access to hot and cold running water for staff use. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.2 Locked holding room. There are six secure holding rooms in the A locked holding room shall: booking/intake area. 1. Contain a minimum of 15 square feet of floor area ☒ ☐ ☐ per youth; 2. Provide no less than 45 square feet of floor space ☒ ☐ ☐ and have a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more; 3. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as specified in Section 1230.2.8; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 1 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 4. Be equipped with a toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain unless as specified in Section There are combo units in each secure 1230.2, unless a procedure is in effect to give the holding room. youth access to a toilet, wash basin and drinking ☒ ☐ ☐ fountain; 5. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Have an outward swinging or lateral sliding door. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.3 Natural light. Outer-facing exterior windows where youth’s privacy is not at risk shall be provided in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy sleeping rooms, double occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping rooms, dormitories and dayrooms. Natural light may be provided by, but is not limited to, skylights or windows in dayrooms, windows in adjacent exterior exercise areas, and in sleeping rooms and/or dormitories. 1230.1.4 Corridors ☒ ☐ ☐ Corridors in living areas shall be at least eight feet wide. 1230.1.5 Living unit. A living unit shall be a self-contained unit containing locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ sleeping rooms, or dormitories, dayroom space, toilet, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers commensurate to the number of youth housed. A living unit shall not be divided in a way that hinders direct access, supervision, immediate intervention or ☒ ☐ ☐ other action if needed. In juvenile halls, the number of youth housed in a living unit shall not exceed 30. 1230.1.6 Locked sleeping rooms. Locked sleeping rooms shall be equipped with an ☒ ☐ ☐ individual or combination toilet, wash basin, mirror and drinking fountain. Doors to locked sleeping rooms shall swing outward or ☒ ☐ ☐ slide laterally. 1230.1.7 Single occupancy sleeping rooms. Single occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 70 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum ceiling height of eight feet; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 2 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.8 Double occupancy sleeping rooms. Double occupancy sleeping rooms shall provide the ☒ ☐ ☐ following: 1. A minimum of 100 square feet of floor area; 2. A minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum width of 7 feet; and, 3. The door into this room shall swing outward or slide laterally and be provided with a view panel, a ☒ ☐ ☐ minimum of 144 square inches, constructed of security glazing. 4. Contain a bed as specified in 1230.2.5. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.9 Dormitories The facility eliminated dorms in Units 7, 8, Dormitories shall provide the following: and 9. This space is used for programming. 1. A minimum of 50 square feet of floor area per ☐ ☐ ☒ youth with the minimum size of a dormitory being 200 square feet of floor area and a minimum 8- foot clear ceiling height; 2. Designed for no fewer than four youth; ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Dormitories in juvenile halls shall be designed for ☐ ☐ ☒ no more than 30 youth; 4. Camps shall conform to Items 1 and 2. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1230.1.10 Dayrooms Dayrooms shall contain 35 square feet of floor area per ☒ ☐ ☐ youth, contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum numbers of youth allowed access at a given time. Access must be provided to toilets, wash basins, drinking fountains and showers as specified in Section ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.2. 1230.1.11 Physical activity and recreation areas. Indoor/outdoor physical activity and recreation areas shall be designed as follows: 1. Minimum indoor outdoor recreation space for ☒ ☐ ☐ facility capacity: 40 or less is 9,000 square feet; 41-274 is 225 square feet per youth up to 61,650 square feet; 275 or more is 61,650 square feet, plus 145 square feet for each youth beyond 274 [up to a maximum of 87,120 square feet] 1.1 At least one quarter of the dedicated indoor/outdoor space shall be a paved or like ☒ ☐ ☐ surface. 1.2 The required recreation area shall contain no ☒ ☐ ☐ single dimension less than 40 feet. 2. A portion of the dedicated space for physical activity and recreation shall be out-of-doors and be sufficient size and equipped in such a manner to allow ☒ ☐ ☐ compliance with Title 15, Section 1371, which requires at least one hour per day of outdoor activity for each detained youth. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 3 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 3. Lighting of outdoor recreation areas shall be provided to allow for evening activities and to provide ☒ ☐ ☐ security. 4. Access must be provided to a toilet, wash basin ☒ ☐ ☐ and drinking fountain as specified in Section 1230.2. 1230.1.12 Academic classrooms. Housing units 1 and 2 have dedicated ☒ ☐ ☐ There shall be a dedicated classroom space for every classrooms. All other units have two juvenile in every facility. classrooms. The primary purpose for the academic classroom shall ☒ ☐ ☐ be for education. Each academic classroom shall contain a minimum of 160 square feet of floor space for the teacher’s desk ☒ ☐ ☐ and work area and a minimum of 28 square feet of floor space per minor. A communication system shall be provided in each classroom to allow for immediate response to ☒ ☐ ☐ emergencies. The classroom shall be designed for a maximum of 20 ☒ ☐ ☐ minors. There shall be space available in every juvenile facility that may be used for specialized, one-on-one or small ☒ ☐ ☐ group educational purposes. 1230.1.13 Safety room. There are two safety rooms in the A safety room shall: ☒ ☐ ☐ booking/intake area, referred to in policy and 1. Contain a minimum of 48 square feet of floor area documentation as Observation Rooms. and a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet; 2. Be limited to one youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Be padded as specified in Section 1230.2.7; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Provide one or more vertical view panels constructed of security glazing. These view panels shall be no more than 4 inches wide nor less than 24 ☒ ☐ ☐ inches long, which shall provide a view of the entire room; 5. Provide an audio monitoring system as specified ☒ ☐ ☐ in Section 1230.1.22; 6. Contain a flushing ring toilet, capable of accepting solid waste, mounted flush with the floor, the controls ☒ ☐ ☐ for which must be located outside of the room; 7. Be equipped with a variable intensity, security- type lighting fixture with controls located outside the ☒ ☐ ☐ room; 8. Any wall or ceiling-mounted devices must be designed to prohibit access to the youth occupant; ☒ ☐ ☐ and, 9. Provide a food pass with lockable shutter, no more than 4 inches high, and located between 26 inches ☒ ☐ ☐ and 32 inches as measured from the bottom of the food pass to the floor. 1230.1.14 Medical examination room. ☒ ☐ ☐ There must be a minimum of one suitably equipped medical examination room in every juvenile facility. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 4 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS Medical examination rooms shall provide the following: 1. Space for carrying out routine medical ☒ ☐ ☐ examinations and emergency care and used for no other purpose; 2. Privacy for youth; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. Lockable storage space for medical supplies; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Not less than 144 square feet of floor space with ☒ ☐ ☐ no single dimension less than 7 feet; 5. Hot and cold running water; ☒ ☐ ☐ 6. Smooth, nonporous, washable surface; ☒ ☐ ☐ 7. A medical exam table; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 8. Adequate lighting. ☒ ☐ ☐ 1230.1.15 Pharmaceutical storage. The facility has a dedicated pharmacy and Provide lockable storage space for medical supplies ☒ ☐ ☐ pharmacist on staff. and pharmaceutical preparations as specified by Title 15, Section 1438. 1230.1.16 Dining areas. Youth consume all meals in the dayroom of Dining areas in juvenile facilities shall contain a ☒ ☐ ☐ each living unit. minimum of 15 square feet of floor space and sufficient tables and seating for each person being fed. Persons being fed include youth, staff and visitors. ☒ ☐ ☐ Dining areas shall not contain toilets or showers in the ☒ ☐ ☐ same room without appropriate visual barrier. 1230.1.17 Visiting space. The facility has a Visiting Center to Space shall be provided in all juvenile facilities for in- ☒ ☐ ☐ accommodate all visits. The Center is open person visiting which shall be unobstructed by barriers each day, including evening visitation, and is such as, but not limited to, security glazing for mesh. fully staffed. 1230.1.18 Institutional storage. One or more storage rooms shall be provided to ☒ ☐ ☐ accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage space per minor. Items to be stored shall be institutional clothing, ☒ ☐ ☐ bedding, supplies and activity equipment. 1230.1.19 Personal storage. The youth's personal property is stored in the Each youth in a juvenile facility shall be provided with ☒ ☐ ☐ booking/intake area. a minimum of 9 cubic feet of secure storage space for personal clothing and belongings. 1230.1.20 Safety equipment storage. In all juvenile facilities, a secure area shall be provided ☒ ☐ ☐ for the storage of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, wire and bar cutters, emergency lights, etc. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 5 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.1.21 Janitorial closet. In all juvenile facilities, at least one securely lockable ☒ ☐ ☐ janitorial closet, containing a mop sink and sufficient area for the storage of cleaning implements, must be provided within a security area of the facility. 1230.1.22 Audio monitoring system. In safety rooms, locked holding rooms, locked sleeping rooms, single and double occupancy rooms ☒ ☐ ☐ and dormitories, there must be an audio monitoring system capable of actuation by the minor that alerts personnel. 1230.1.23 Emergency power. There shall be a source of emergency power in all juvenile facilities capable of providing minimal lighting ☒ ☐ ☐ in all living units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security, communications and alarm systems (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 27). Such an emergency power source shall conform to the requirements specified in Title, 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐ California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations. 1230.1.24 Confidential interview room. There are four no-contact confidential Confidential interview rooms shall contain a minimum ☒ ☐ ☐ interview rooms in the visiting center, as well of 60 square feet of floor area. as four conference-type rooms for group contact interview opportunities. In juvenile halls there shall be a minimum of one ☒ ☐ ☐ suitably furnished interview room for each 30 youth. In camps there shall be a minimum of one suitably ☐ ☐ ☒ furnished interview room for each facility. This interview room shall provide for confidential ☒ ☐ ☐ consultations with youth. 1230.1.25 Special-purpose juvenile halls. Special-purpose juvenile halls shall conform to all ☐ ☐ ☒ minimum standards for juvenile facilities contained in this section with the following exceptions: 1. Physical activity and recreation areas as specified ☐ ☐ ☒ in Section 1230.1.11; 2. Academic classrooms as specified in Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 1230.1.12; 3. Medical examination room as specified in Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 1230.1.14; and, 4. Dining areas as specified in Section 1230.1.16. ☐ ☐ ☒ 1230.1.26 Court holding room for youth. A court holding room shall: ☐ ☐ ☒ 1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet of floor area per youth; 2. Be limited to no more than 16 youth; ☐ ☐ ☒ 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 6 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 3. Provide no less than 40 square feet of floor area ☐ ☐ ☒ and have a ceiling height of 8 feet or more; 4. Contain seating to accommodate all youth as ☐ ☐ ☒ specified in Section 1230.2.8; 5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain ☐ ☐ ☒ as specified in Section 1230.2; 6. Maximize visual supervision of youth by staff; and, ☐ ☐ ☒ 7. A mirror of material appropriate to the level of security shall be provided as specified in Section ☐ ☐ ☒ 1230.2.11. 1230.1.27 Programs and activity areas. All juvenile facilities shall include adequate space for ☒ ☐ ☐ specific programs in addition to recreation and exercise areas. 1230.2.1 Toilets/urinals. All toilet areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Toilets must be available in a ratio to youth as follows: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; 2. Camps 1:10; and ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☒ ☐ ☐ One toilet and one urinal may be substituted for every ☒ ☐ ☐ 15 males. 1230.2.2 Wash basins. In living units, wash basins must be available in a ratio ☒ ☐ ☐ to youth as follows: 1. Juvenile halls 1:6; 2. Camps 1:10; and ☐ ☐ ☒ 3. Locked holding rooms 1:8: ☒ ☐ ☐ Wash basis must be provided with hot and cold or ☒ ☐ ☐ tempered water. 1230.2.3 Drinking fountains. In living areas and indoor and outdoor recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ areas, drinking fountains must be accessible to youth and to staff. 1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle which prevents waste water from flowing over the ☒ ☐ ☐ drinking bubbler; and, 2. The water flow shall be actuated by a mechanical ☒ ☐ ☐ means. 1230.2.4 Showers. Shower areas shall provide privacy for the youth and ☒ ☐ ☐ help reduce the risk of voyeurism without mitigating staff’s ability to supervise. Showers shall be available to all youth on a ratio of at least one shower or bathtub to every six youth. ☒ ☐ ☐ Showers shall be provided with tempered water. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 7 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.2.5 Beds. ☒ ☐ ☐ Beds shall be at least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long and be of the solid bottom type. Beds shall be at least 12 inches off the floor and ☒ ☐ ☐ spaced no less than 36 inches apart Bunk beds must have no less than 33 inches vertically ☐ ☐ ☒ between the solid bottoms. In secure facilities, the bunks shall be securely ☐ ☐ ☒ anchored and flushed against the floor and/or wall. 1230.2.6 Lighting. Lighting in locked sleeping rooms, single occupancy ☒ ☐ ☐ rooms, double occupancy rooms, dormitories, day rooms and activity areas shall provide not less than 20 foot candles of illumination at desk level. Night lighting is required in these areas to provide for good visibility for supervision and be conducive to ☒ ☐ ☐ sleep. 1230.2.7 Padding. Padding in safety rooms, padding shall cover the ☒ ☐ ☐ entire floor, door, walls and everything on walls to a clear height of eight feet. Benches or platforms are not to be placed on the floor ☒ ☐ ☐ of this room. All padded rooms must be equipped with a tamper resistant fire sprinkler as approved by the State Fire ☒ ☐ ☐ Marshal. All padding must be: ☒ ☐ ☐ 1. Approved for use by the State Fire Marshal; 2. Nonporous to facilitate cleaning; ☒ ☐ ☐ 3. At least 112 inch thick; ☒ ☐ ☐ 4. Of a unitary or laminated construction to prevent its destruction by teeth, hand tearing or small metal ☒ ☐ ☐ objects; 5. Firmly bonded to all padded surfaces to prevent ☒ ☐ ☐ tearing or ripping; and, 6. Without any exposed seams susceptible to tearing ☒ ☐ ☐ or ripping. 1230.2.8 Seating. ☒ ☐ ☐ Seating shall be designed for the level of security. When bench seating is used, 18 inches of bench is ☒ ☐ ☐ seating for one person. 1230.2.9 Weapons lockers. Weapons lockers are required in all secure juvenile ☒ ☐ ☐ facilities and shall be located outside the secure area of the facility. Weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual ☒ ☐ ☐ compartments, each with an individual locking device. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 8 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS 1230.2.10 Security glazing. Security glazing shall comply with the minimum requirements of one of the following test standards: American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM F ☒ ☐ ☐ 1233-98, Class III glass, or; California Department of Corrections, CDC 860-94d, Class C glass or; H.P. White Laboratory, Inc., HPW-TP-0500.02, Forced Entry Level III. 1230.2.11 Mirrors. A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of ☒ ☐ ☐ security must be provided near each wash basin specified in these regulations. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI PHY 25-26 - 9 - J456 JUV PHY eff. 1.1.20 (25-26) JUVENILE HALLS, SPECIAL PURPOSE JUVENILE HALLS, AND CAMPS LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION Board of State and Community Corrections BSCC Code: 7437, 7439 FACILITY: Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility (YDF) TYPE: JH RC: 329 Valley Oak Youth Academy (VOYA) SYTF 100 TOTAL RC: 429 FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Gong DATE: August 14, 2025 ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Intake Safety 2003 2 (2) 66 Sq Ft Room Holding 1- 4 (2) (8) 66 Sq Ft 1 1 1 4 Holding 5 1 (2) (2) 88 Sq Ft 1 1 1 Holding 6 1 (2) (2) 66 Sq Ft 1 1 1 Shower 2 2 NOTE: All 6 holding rooms have 48” of bench space allowing for 2 youth and a combo unit. There is a toilet available in intake for youth in the safety cell. HU-1 Male VOYA Youth (SYTF) Single Pre-98 15 1 1 15 83 Sq Ft 1 1 1 Dayroom 8114 Sq Ft 1 1 1 1 3 Classroom 1 1022 Sq Ft NOTE: The Dayroom area includes a staff counter area and a large bathroom with toilet, sink and showers. HU-2 Male VOYA Youth (SYTF) Single Pre-98 14 1 1 14 83 Sq Ft 1 1 1 Safety 1 (1) 81 Sq Ft Room Dayroom 5904 Sq Ft 1 1 1 1 3 Classroom 1 1022 Sq Ft NOTE: The Dayroom area includes a staff counter area and a large bathroom with toilet, sink and showers. The adjacent Courtyard is 2180 Sq Ft and is assessable from the Dayroom. HU-3 Male VOYA Youth (SYTF) *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. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 1 - J460 LASE Juvenile.dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Single Pre-98 15 1 1 15 76 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Single 1998 12 1 1 12 79 Sq. Ft. Double 1998 2 2 2 4 118 Sq. Ft. Dayroom 8238 Sq. Ft. 4 2 4 1 7 A: 600 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 B: 638 Sq. Ft. NOTE: The Dayroom area includes a staff counter area and a large bathroom with toilet, sink and showers. The unit is not used for sleeping but as a daytime programming unit. There is space for 16 youth in each classroom. The 1998 single and double rooms are dry rooms. HU-4 NCCT Construction Unit Single Pre-98 7 1 1 7 74Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dorm 1054 Sq. Ft. Dayroom 7113 Sq. Ft. 4 2 4 1 5 NOTE: The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. The dorm beds were removed to make this a Sensory Room space for youth. HU-5 Unoccupied Unit Rm 102: 123 SF Single 2003 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 Rm 100: 83 SF Even # 123 SF Double 2003 14 2 2 28 1 1 1 Odd # 149 SF Dayroom 7045 Sq. Ft. 1 5 A: 713 Sq. Ft Classroom 2 B: 922 Sq. Ft. NOTE: The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. On the day of the inspection, we verified Rm 100 is still used for storage. HU-6 Unoccupied Unit Single 2003 6 1 1 6 81 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Single 4 1 1 4 106 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Single 2 1 1 2 90 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dayroom 5368 Sq. Ft. 1 2 *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. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 2 - J460 LASE Juvenile.dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Classroom 1 781 Sq. Ft. Note: This unit was not occupied during the inspection and the facility is using the classroom only for the SOAR Program. The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. HU-7 Library and STEP Program Unit Single 1998 2 1 1 2 74 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Double 4 2 2 (8) 81 Sq. Ft. Dorm 2003 1 0 0 (5) 1064 Sq. Ft. Dayroom 7083 Sq. Ft. 4 2 4 1 6 A: 781 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 B: 858 Sq. Ft. NOTE: A five bed dorm was removed when this unit was remodeled into a Library and Program Unit. Only 2 single rooms are available for occupancy. The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. HU-8 Unoccupied Unit Single Pre-98 12 1 1 12 82 Sq. Ft. Double Pre-98 12 2 2 24 74 Sq. Ft. Dayroom 7515 Sq. Ft. 4 2 4 1 6 A: 625 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 B: 721 Sq. Ft. Note: A six bed dorm was removed when this unit was remodeled in 2010. Day room space limits the RC of this Unit to 31 minors. The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. HU-9 Boys and Girls Club, PEP and SOAR Program Unit Single 8 1 1 8 74 Sq. Ft. Double 2003 15 2 2 30 74 Sq. Ft. Dayroom 7660 Sq. Ft. 4 2 4 1 6 A: 630 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 B: 729 Sq. Ft. Note: A six bed dorm was removed when this unit was remodeled in 2010. Day room space limits the RC of this Unit to 31 minors. The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. HU-10 Female Unit: 2 VOYA Youth (SYTF) and 9 JDF Youth *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. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 3 - J460 LASE Juvenile.dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Single 2003 24 1 1 24 69 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dayroom 8146 Sq. Ft. 2 2 2 1 5 A: 720 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 B: 535 Sq. Ft. NOTE: The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. HU-11 Maximum Security Unit - Male Single 2001 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Double 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dayroom 9483 Sq. Ft. 1 6 660 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 each NOTE: The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. HU-12 Maximum Security Unit - Male Single 2001 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Double 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dayroom 9483 Sq. Ft. 1 6 660 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 each NOTE: The 2 single rooms are identified as ADA rooms. One single room is used for storage. The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. HU-13 Culinary and Horticulture Unit Single 2001 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Double 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dayroom 9483 Sq. Ft. 1 6 660 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 each NOTE: The unit is not used for sleeping. The classrooms are for the curriculums of the Voc-Ed programs. The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. HU-14 General Population – Younger Male Youth *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. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 4 - J460 LASE Juvenile.dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S Single 2003 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Double 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dayroom 8961 Sq. Ft. 1 6 A: 589 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 B: 558 Sq. Ft. NOTE: There is a drinking fountain in the dayroom and adjacent Courtyard. The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. There are showers on the upper tier. HU-15 General Population – Older Male Youth Single 2003 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Double 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dayroom 8961 Sq. Ft. 1 6 A: 612 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 B: 620 Sq. Ft. NOTE: There is a drinking fountain in the dayroom and adjacent Courtyard. The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. There are showers on the upper tier. HU-16 Maximum Security Unit - Male Single 2003 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Double 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dayroom 8961 Sq. Ft. 1 6 A: 627 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 B: 655 Sq. Ft. NOTE: There is a drinking fountain in the dayroom and adjacent Courtyard. The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. There are showers on the upper tier. HU-17 Maximum Security Unit - Male Single 2003 2 1 1 2 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Double 14 2 2 28 100 Sq. Ft. 1 1 1 Dayroom 8961 Sq. Ft. 1 6 A: 627 Sq. Ft. Classroom 2 B: 655 Sq. Ft. *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. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 5 - J460 LASE Juvenile.dot (rev.12/23) ROOMS EACH ROOM Unit Room Applicable # EACH ROOM Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES* Designation Type Standards Rooms # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S NOTE: There is a drinking fountain in the dayroom and adjacent Courtyard. The dayroom space reflects the square footage of the unit, including staff control counter space and large bathroom with toilet/urinal, sink and showers. There are showers on the upper tier. FACILITY NOTE: The rated capacity has fluctuated over the last 5 Inspection Cycles for removal of beds and closing single rooms for various reasons. We note the Units rated above 30 were per an agreement with CYA. The JDF has a gymnasium and pool. Adjustments to the RC have been documented as follows: Prior to 14-16 Inspection, RC 449; RC 2/13/14 - 436; RC 6/25/15 - 426; RC 2020 – 417; RC 2025 – 429. *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. 7437 7439 Sacramento JH SYTF CI LASE 25-26 - 6 - J460 LASE Juvenile.dot (rev.12/23)