BSCC
Amador County, Detention Facilities (2018-2020 inspection cycle)
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April 17, 2020
Martin A. Ryan, Sheriff
Amador County Sheriff’s Office
700 Court Street
Jackson, CA 95642
2018-2020 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF AMADOR COUNTY SHERIFF’s OFFICE,
AMADOR COUNTY JAIL AND COURT HOLDING FACILITY
Dear Sheriff Ryan:
On December 13, 2019, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted the
2018-2020 biennial inspection of the Amador County Jail and the Amador County Court Holding Facility.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, this inspection was performed to determine compliance with the Minimum
Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15 and 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR). In
addition, BSCC staff conducted compliance monitoring pursuant to the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Act (JJPDA) for the separation requirements of juveniles from incarcerated adults.
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of:
(cid:120) this transmittal letter;
(cid:120) two Title 15 Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards for each facility;
(cid:120) two Physical Plant Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design of each facility;
(cid:120) two Living Area Space Evaluation summarizing the physical plant configuration and showing the capacity
of each facility.
Refer to the Title 15 Checklist for indication of compliance status and evidence used to determine compliance.
We encourage the practice of maintaining a permanent file for historical copies of all inspections that would also
include documentation of corrections made following the inspection. This file should be the first point of reference
when preparing for all future inspections.
LOCAL INSPECTIONS
In addition to the biennial inspection by the BSCC, inspections are also required annually by the County Health
Officer and biennially by the State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative (Health and Safety Code Sections
101045 and 13146.1). Please consider our report in conjunction with the reports from the County Health Officer
and the respective fire authorities for a comprehensive perspective of your facilities. Local inspection reports are
forwarded to your office under a separate cover. Each of the local inspections were current.
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Sheriff Ryan
Amador County Sheriff’s Office
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Inspection Date
Fire and Life Safety, (Jail/Court Holding) August 29, 2019/November 14, 2019
Medical and Mental Health (Jail/Court Holding) November 14, 2019 / November 14, 2019
Nutritional Health (Jail) November 14, 2019
Environmental Health (Jail/Court Holding) November 14, 2019 / November 14, 2019
BSCC INSPECTION
The inspection consisted of a review of the Amador County Sheriff’s Office Custody Services Manual and sections
of the Amador County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manuals that apply to Jail and Court Holding Operations, a site visit
to review operations, physical plant and relevant documentation, and interviews with administration and facility
staff.
Title 15, CCR Inspection (County Jail):
Our evaluation consisted of reviewing only those policies and procedures related specifically to the applicable
regulations included in Title 15, CCR.1 We found the following items of noncompliance.
Title 15, Section 1056: Use of Sobering Cell (County Jail):
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section 1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates
who are a threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their state of intoxication and pursuant
to written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator. Such inmates shall be
removed from the sobering cell as they are able to continue in the processing.
Currently and for the last four cycles, it has been identified that one of the sobering cells are being used
for housing inmates that are deemed as needing special observation other than being intoxicated. This
includes holding non-intoxicated inmate for days, exceeding the minimum limitations to time
requirements for the cell.
Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant (County Jail):
There were no changes made to the physical plant and the rated capacity remains at 76. The Jail was originally
constructed under the 1976 Title 24 Regulations, and there were additions of double cell housing units under the
1988 regulations. Finally, there was a renovation to add a second sobering cell under the 2001 Title 24 Regulations.
The initial early podular design had 6 pods with a dayroom and a mezzanine. The facility is dated and is clearly a
challenge to maintain. Initially designed with single and double cells. Second bulks have been installed in the
single cells as of the 2008 – 2010 assessment.
The jail still has a BSCC rated capacity of 76, but the facility has been operating over capacity for several years.
Going back to 2016, the population has maintained an average daily population (ADP) ranging from 78 to over 100.
On the date of the inspections, the facility was at 95 in-custody.
1 BSCC does not review all policies and procedures. We do not “approve” policies and procedures nor do we review them for
constitutional or legal issues. We recommend agencies seek review through their legal advisor, risk manager and other persons
deemed appropriate.
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Sheriff Ryan
Amador County Sheriff’s Office
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To accommodate the number of inmates, for the last four inspections cycles, some of the dayrooms contain triple
bunks that are in use. As a result, this facility has been, and is currently, non-compliant with Title 24, Section
470A.2.9, Dayrooms. In addition, due to the number of inmates in Unit D, rated at 20 but holding 35, the facility
has continued to be non-compliant with Title 24, Section 470A.3.4, Showers. The number of inmates exceeds the
1:16 shower to inmate ratio.
Title 15, CCR Inspection (Court Holding):
No non-compliance issues to report.
Title 24, CCR Inspection (Court Holding):
The court holding facility was completed under the 2001 Title 24 Regulations. There are six holding cells. There
were no issues of non-compliance.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance
In accordance with JJDPA. BSCC monitors jail facilities for compliance with one of four core requirements of the
Act, Separation of Juveniles from Incarcerated Adults. Minors are not held in either of these facilities; therefore,
no violations of the JJDPA were identified.
Corrective Action Plan
Please provide a corrective action to address the non-compliance items listed above. This is so we may update our
files to indicate compliance.
This concludes our inspection report for the 2018-2020 biennial inspection cycle of the Amador County Jail Facility.
We would like to express our gratitude to Captain Jarret Benov, Lieutenant Adam Stone, and Sergeant Mike Rice
for their assistance. We look forward to working with you in the future to provide technical assistance. If you
should have any questions, please contact me at (916) 323-2613 or email at dale.miller@bscc.ca.gov
Sincerely,
Digitally signed by Dale A.
Dale A. MillerMiller
Date: 2020.04.17 14:52:56
-07'00'
DALE MILLER
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Chair, Board of Supervisors, Amador County*
Presiding Judge, Superior Court, County of Amador*
County Administrator, Amador County*
Grand Jury Foreman, Superior Court, Amador County*
Captain Jarret Benov, Amador County Sheriff’s Office
*Complete copies of this inspection are available upon request and at www.bscc.ca.gov
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code:0320
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE: II
Amador County Jail
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Captain Jarret Benov and Lieutenant Adam Stone
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Dale Miller December 13, 2019
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 Amador County Custody Manual (ACCM)
311.2 Minimum Training Requirements
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code All correctional officers, full- or part-time, shall
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐ successfully complete the Corrections Officer
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Core Course as described in 15 CCR 179,
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title within one year from the date of assignment.
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed ACCM 311.2 Custodial personnel who have
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section successfully completed the course of instruction
832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections required by Penal Code § 832.3 shall
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as ☒ ☐ ☐ successfully complete the Corrections Officer
described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course as
from the date of assignment. described in 15 CCR 180, within one year of
the date of assignment (15 CCR 1020(b)).
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING ACCM 306.3.1 Supervisory Training
All supervisory personnel shall have completed
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall ☒ ☐ ☐ core training as specified in the Training
complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section Policy, prior to assuming supervisory
1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. responsibilities (15 CCR 1021).
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV ACCM 306.3 Training for New Managers and
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC Supervisors: Supervisors (full- or part-time) are
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐ required to have 80 hours of supervision
CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from training as specified by the POST or the STC
date of assignment. within the first year of their appointment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING ACCM 306.3 Corrections Captain is required to
have 80 hours of management training as
specified by POST or STC within one year of
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be
required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐ appointment.
described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST
management course within one year from date of
assignment.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not
contain the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards
for Local Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
2 For STC participating agencies, consistency with training sections 1020, 1023 & 1025 is annually assessed by the STC Division. Unless
otherwise indicated, the regulatory intent is for training to occur within one year from the date of assignment.
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1025 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ACCM 304 Continuing Professional Training:
Except for the year that the staff member is
enrolled in a core training module, all staff
With the exception of any year that a core training module
members shall complete the annual required
is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, ☒ ☐ ☐
training specified in Section 184 of Title 15
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I,
CCR (15 CCR 1025).
II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual
STC reports for FY 18/19 that the agency was
required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
in compliance.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL ACCM 248 Staffing Plan: Corrections Captain
shall ensure that a staffing plan conforming to
the facility is prepared and maintained.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
☒ ☐ ☐
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and
operation of the programs and activities required by these
regulations.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at Minimum staffing is 3 on-duty correctional
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention deputies. Currently, 26 Correctional Deputies
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐ and supervisors assigned
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which ACCM 204.3 Supervision of Inmates
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff
☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency. designated to remain in the facility for the
supervision and welfare of inmates.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Over 40% of the correctional staff is female and
shall be at least one female employee who shall be each shift has always at least one on duty.
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for ACCM 204.3 Supervision of Inmates
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and BSCC review of current schedule and staffing
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the plan found adequate for the facility.
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial
inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS ACCM 508.3 Safety Checks
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through BSCC Staff reviewed of safety checks random
☒ ☐ ☐
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no days of safety checks covering the last two
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. years. Checks were in compliance with
standards.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of ACCM 508.3 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
routine safety checks.
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All correctional deputies have been trained in
CORE.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is
☒ ☐ ☐
an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on
duty at all times who meets the training standards
established by the BSCC for general fire and life safety.
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one ACCM 406 Fire Safety
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 410 Evacuation
that relate specifically to the facility.
ACCM 708.5 Training
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Amador County Custody Manual (ACCM) was
reviewed on 11/26/2019 and is available to staff
via the public website.
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be
made available to all employees.
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have
been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of ACCM 100 Organizational Structure and
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. Responsibility
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility ACCM 112 Annual Facility Inspections
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager.
(3) Policy on the use of force. Amador County Policy Manual (ACPM) 300
☒ ☐ ☐
Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the ACCM 523 Use of Restraints
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received ACCM 539.3.4 Cite and Release
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and
☒ ☐ ☐
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility
administrator is empowered to use.
(6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) physical counts of inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 502 Inmate Counts
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 527 Searches
(C) contraband control, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 527.3 Search Procedures
(D) key control. ACCM 222 Key and Electronic Access Device
☒ ☐ ☐
Control
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, Completed by the Corrections Captain on Aug
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review 14, 2019.
and evaluation shall include internal and external security ☒ ☐ ☐
measures of the facility including security measures specific
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ACCM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 400 Facility Emergencies
(C) mass arrests; ACCM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of
☒ ☐ ☐
the Jail
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 410 Evacuation
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 406.7 Inspections
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, ACCM 513 Management of Weapons and
☒ ☐ ☐
chemical agents, and related security devices. Control Devices
3 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(8) Suicide Prevention. ACCM 748 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
Intervention
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 510 Special Management Inmates
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and ACCM 319 Prison Rape Elimination Act
sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Training
ACPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond ACCM 319 PREA Training
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ ACPM 1059 Anti-Retaliation
any abuse.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, ACCM 506.4 Inmate Handbook and
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be Orientation
limited to, the following: ACPM 902.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report Harassment, and Retaliation
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, ACPM 902.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
community members, and other interested third-parties Harassment, and Retaliation
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM ACCM 748 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention – It is policy of to minimize the
incidence of suicide by establishing and
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
maintaining a comprehensive suicide
prevention program developed by the facility administrator,
☒ ☐ ☐
prevention and intervention program designed
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
to identify inmates who are at risk of suicide
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
and to intervene appropriately whenever
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
possible.
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct ACCM 748.3 Staff Training
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon ACCM 748.4 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among ACCM 748.3 Staff Training – Communication
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and between corrections and health care personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. Communication between members and
arresting/transporting officers and deputies.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 748.5 Suicide Watch
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 748.5 Suicide Watch
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and ACCM 748.5.1 Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 748.5.2 Notification
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and ACCM 748.6 Follow-up
attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING ACCM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
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(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire ACCM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures ACCM 406.4 Fire Prevention Equipment
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
ACCM 406.5 Firefighting Equipment
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a ACCM 406.7 Inspections
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed two full years of
record; completed checks.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Fire Inspection was completed 08/29/2019.
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 410.3 Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of ACCM 406.8 Emergency Housing of Inmates –
☒ ☐ ☐
fire. Agreements in place
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING ACCM 502 Inmate Counts
Counts are conducted at least once every 12
hours.
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced
inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile.
Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with Agency is reporting demographic to BSCC via
applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐ Jail Profile Survey.
the Jail Profile Survey.
1041 INMATE RECORDS ACCM 218 Inmate Records
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall
☒ ☐ ☐
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports
of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, ACPM 902.3 PREA Coordinator
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities ACPM 902.3(i) - Uniform data is collected for
under its direct control and from other facilities with which every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities
it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐ under this agency’s direct control.
collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to
satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence).
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS ACCM 220 Report Preparation
ACCM 220.3.2 Incident Reporting
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons BSCC staff reviewed random incident reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ and reports were compliant with minimum
the date and time of the occurrence. standards.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
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1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN ACCM 238 Community Relations and Public
Information Plan
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ACCM and ACPM are available on the
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other Amador County Sheriff’s Office Website.
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and
inmates shall have available for review the following
material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections Title 15 is available
Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as found ☒ ☐ ☐
in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
(b) Facility rules and procedures affecting inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in sections:
(1) 1045, Public Information Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 238
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 1012 and Inmate Handbook
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 1022 and Inmate Handbook
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 300 and Inmate Handbook
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 1016 and Inmate Handbook
(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 1010 and Inmate Handbook
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 1018.7 and Inmate Handbook
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 1020 and Inmate Handbook
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 606
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 506 Inmate Handbook
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 242
(12) 1071, Voting ACCM 621 Inmate Voting and Inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
Handbook
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 1034
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 619
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 600.3.1 and Inmate Handbook
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 600
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 600
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 600
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 700
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY ACCM 750 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
Review
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health ACCM 531.5 Inmate Death Procedures: Form a
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ review board pursuant to 15 CCR 1046
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody (Facility Administrator and/or Manager, the
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the Health Administrator, the Responsible
facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health Physician and other Health Care and
administrator, the responsible physician and other health Supervision staff who are relevant to the
incident).
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of ACCM 750 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or Review: The policy requires that a review of
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require all in-custody deaths be conducted to assess the
☒ ☐ ☐
further study. appropriateness of the clinical care provided
and the effectiveness of the facility's policies
and procedures.
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(b) Death of a Minor Minors are not held in this facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☐ ☐ ☒
of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days
after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the 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.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN ACCM 515 Inmate Classification
ACCM 515.4 Classification Plan:
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or Corrections Captain or the authorized designee
III facility shall develop and implement a written should create and maintain a classification
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to plan to guide staff in the processing of
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, individuals brought into the facility. The
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, classification plan is in place and being utilized
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive by intake personnel.
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed
☒ ☐ ☐
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the
BSCC Staff reviewed random classifications of
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be
inmates and all were consistent and reviewed
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the
per policy.
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing
assignments.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish ACCM 515.5 Classification Upon Housing
and implement a classification system which will include the Once it has been determined that the person
use of classification officers or a classification committee in arrested will not be released from custody, a
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work, more in-depth classification of the inmate will
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan be conducted as soon as possible but no later
shall include the use of as much information as is available than 24 hours after the inmate’s arrival at the
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for facility. All staff members are trained in
☒ ☐ ☐
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility classification and use of the classification plan.
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been ACCM 515.6.1 Periodic Classification
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his Reviews: The classification officer shall review
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last the status of all inmates who have been
review. incarcerated in the facility for more than 30
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted. days. Additional reviews should occur each 30
days thereafter.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area ACCM 515.9 Prison Rape Elimination Act
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and (PREA) Considerations: Housing and program
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a assignments of a transgender or an intersex
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the inmate shall include individualized
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would consideration for the inmate’s health and safety
present management or security problems. An inmate's own and any related supervisory, management, or
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given facility security concerns.
serious consideration.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ACCM 730 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is
completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be ACCM 730.3 Communicable Disease Program
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she Medical Screening – Each newly booked
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as inmate shall be evaluated for health care needs
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐ and signs and symptoms of infectious disease.
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical The receiving screening includes questions
problem identified by the health authority. The response regarding known symptoms of TB, HIV,
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HBV.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES ACCM 724 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered
inmates, and may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not ACCM 724.4 Basic Mental Health Services
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally ACCM724. (d) Inmates who are suspected or
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears known to be developmentally disabled should
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she receive a mental health appraisal by the
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ qualified health care professional or health
trained custody staff as soon as reasonably
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be practicable but no later than 24 hours
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily after booking.
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of ACCM 510 Special Management Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION ACCM 510.1.1 Administrative Segregation:
The physical separation of an inmate who is
prone to (15 CCR 1053):
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall
(a) Promote activity or behavior that is criminal
develop written policies and procedures which provide for
in nature or disruptive to facility operations.
the administrative segregation of inmates who are
(b) Demonstrate influence over other inmates,
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that
including influence to promote or direct
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
action or behavior that is criminal in nature or
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
safe operation of the facility.
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
(c) Escape.
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
(d) Assault staff or other inmates or participate
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
in a conspiracy to assault or harm them.
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
(e) Need protection from other inmates
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and ACCM 510.6 Maintenance of Programs and
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Services
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
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1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL ACCM 536 Safety and Sobering Cells
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who
display behavior which results in the destruction of property
or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ACCM 536.3 Safety Cell Procedures
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician.
In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as ACCM 536.2 - Safety cell shall not be used as
☒ ☐ ☐
a substitute for treatment. punishment or as a substitute for treatment.
An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the Placement of an inmate into a safety cell
approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible requires approval of the on-duty Corrections
☒ ☐ ☐
health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a Sergeant, or above, or the Responsible
minimum of every four hours. Physician.
A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum
of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily ☒ ☐ ☐
sick call, whichever is earliest.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued Medical assessments shall be documented.
☒ ☐ ☐
retention every 24 hours thereafter.
The facility manager, designee or responsible health care A mental health assessment shall be conducted
staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with within 12 hours of an inmate’s placement in the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible health care staff on placement and retention, safety cell.
which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice BSCC Staff reviewed random checks and all
every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. ☒ ☐ ☐ were in compliance.
Procedures shall be established to assure administration of Inmates in safety cells shall be given the
☒ ☐ ☐
necessary nutrition and fluids. opportunity to have fluids at least hourly.
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing or be ACCM 536.3 Safety Cell - Inmates should be
provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to permitted to remain normally clothed or should
provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☒ ☐ ☐ be provided a safety suit.
risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility
are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL ACCM 536 Sobering Cell: It is used as an
initial sobering place for arrestees or inmates
who are a threat to their own safety or the
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
safety of others as a result of being intoxicated
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a
☐ ☒ ☐ from any substance, and who require a
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their
protected environment to prevent injury or
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and
victimization by other inmates.
procedures developed by the facility administrator.
During the inspection, inmates that were not
intoxicated were being held in the sobering cell.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as Sobering Cell 1 was being used to house an
they are able to continue in the processing. inmate that required addition observation.
☐ ☒ ☐
ACCM Procedures allow for retention in a
sobering cell until they are no longer a threat.
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six Qualified health care professionals shall assess
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an the medical condition of the inmate in the
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical sobering cell at least every six. Only inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these who continue to need the protective housing of
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent a sobering cell will continue to be detained in
medical problem. such housing.
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At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will Inmates are being held in the sobering cell
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. beyond twelve ours for housing and
☐ ☒ ☐
observation with continued medical evaluation.
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the A safety check consisting of direct visual
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. observation that is sufficient to assess the
Such observation shall be documented. inmate’s well-being and behavior shall occur at
☒ ☐ ☐ least once every 15 minutes on an irregular
schedule. BSCC staff reviewed random
sobering cell checks and found them to be
compliant.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ACCM 7244.4 Basic Mental Health Services
INMATES
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional Inmates who are suspected or known to be
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be developmentally disabled should receive a
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis mental health appraisal by the qualified health
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, ☒ ☐ ☐ care professional or health trained custody staff
excluding holidays and weekends. as soon as reasonably practicable but no later
than 24 hours after booking. Contact will be
made with the regional center within 24 hours,
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES ACCM 523 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
health care staff.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
☒ ☐ ☐
following areas:
acceptable restraint devices;
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate
☒ ☐ ☐
medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; AED and CPR equipment is immediately
☒ ☐ ☐
available
protective housing of restrained persons; ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 523.7 Restrained Inmate Holding
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 523.5 Food, Hydration and Sanitation
exercising of extremities. ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 523.4 Range of Motion
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a ACCM 523.2 Restraint Policy: Restraints shall
☒ ☐ ☐
substitute for treatment. never be used for retaliation or as punishment.
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Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display ACCM 523.2 Restraint Policy:
behavior which results in the destruction of property or It is the policy of this office that restraints shall
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. be used only to prevent self-injury, injury to
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an others or property damage.
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being Restraints are to be applied only when less
ambulatory. ☒ ☐ ☐ restrictive methods of controlling the dangerous
behavior of an inmate have failed or appear
likely to fail.
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears
BSCC Staff reviewed multiple random uses of
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
restraint equipment. All were in compliance
controlling the disordered behavior.
with policy and standards.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval ACCM 523.3 Use of Restraints - Control
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, Excluding short-term use to gain immediate
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be control, placing an inmate in a restraint chair or
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed a minimum of every hour. other restraints for extended periods requires
approval from the Corrections Captain, or the
authorized designee, prior to taking action.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be ACCM 523.3: The medical staff shall be called
secured within one hour from the time of placement. to observe the application of the restraints,
☒ ☐ ☐ when feasible, prior to the application or as
soon as practicable after the application, and to
check the inmate for adequate circulation.
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours ACCM 523.3 (i)
☒ ☐ ☐
of placement.
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with ACCM 523.3 (j)
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice ACCM 523.3 (f): Staff members shall conduct
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly direct face-to-face observation at least twice
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule.
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. BSCC Staff checked random restraint use
forms and found them to be compliant with
minimum standards.
While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone ACCM 523.3 (d): Inmates in restraints shall be
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☒ ☐ ☐ housed either alone or in an area designated.
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of ACCM 523.2: This policy does not apply to
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to the temporary use of restraints, such as
restrain inmates for security reasons. ☒ ☐ ☐ handcuffing or the use of leg irons to control an
inmate during movement and transportation
inside or outside the facility.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES ACCM 523.8 Pregnant Inmates:
Restraints will not be used on inmates who are
known to be pregnant unless based on an
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ individualized determination that restraints are
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy and security needs of the inmate, the staff, or
shall include reference to the following: the public.
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after In no event will an inmate who is known to be
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist pregnant be restrained by the use of leg
☒ ☐ ☐
chains, or handcuffs behind the body. restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains, or
handcuffs behind the body.
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(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in ACCM 534 Transportation of Inmates Outside
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, the Secure Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is ACCM 534 Transportation of Inmates Outside
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant the Secure Facility
inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall ACCM 710.2.1 Advisement and Counseling
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies ☒ ☐ ☐
governing pregnant inmates.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO ACCM 538 Biological Samples
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, The Amador County Sheriff’s Office will assist
IMPRESSIONS in the expeditious collection of required
biological samples from arrestees and offenders
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law in accordance with the laws of this state and
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including with as little reliance on force as practicable.
☒ ☐ ☐
peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood
specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal
Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral
request.
(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of ACCM 538.5 Calculated Use of Force to
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an Obtain Samples
objective, trained and competent correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances,
would consider necessary and reasonable to gain
compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include
☒ ☐ ☐
an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the
requisite specimen, sample or impression and the
consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written Force will not be used in the collection of
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The samples except as authorized by court order or
authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐ approval of legal counsel and only with the
that the offender was asked to provide the requisite approval of the Undersheriff, or his/her
specimen, sample, or impression and refused. designee.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, ACCM 538.5.1 Video Recording
the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video A video recording should be made any time
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape force is used to obtain a biological sample.
shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐
required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM ACCM 1012 Inmate Educational, Vocational
and Rehabilitation Programs
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall ☒ ☐ ☐
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
inmate education program.
When such services are not made available by the ACCM 1012.3 Inmate Programs Coordinator
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator will develop and direct the curricula for each
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop and implement an education program with educational, vocational and testing component.
available resources.
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Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or Programs are all voluntary.
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational education of housed inmates.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be ACCM 1012.6 Eligibility Requirements
established and an inmate may be excluded or removed
☒ ☐ ☐
based on sound security practices or failure to abide by
facility rules and regulations.
1062 VISITING ACCM 1022 Inmate Visitation
It is the policy of the Amador County Sheriff's
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies Office to allow inmate visitation, including
☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for video visitation when applicable, as required by
as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and law.
number of personnel will allow.
(TYPE II ONLY) One visit per visitation day for 30 minutes.
All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two ☒ ☐ ☐ Visitation is two days a week. One-hour visits
visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week. scheduled for Special Placement Inmates.
(TYPE III ONLY) Type II Facility
Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒
visits, totaling at least one hour per week.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section ACCM 1022.7 General Visitation Rules
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing ACCM 1022.2 Amador County Sheriff's Office
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the to allow inmate visitation, including video
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is visitation when applicable, as required by law.
requested by an inmate.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are
onsite and participating in either in-person or video
☒ ☐ ☐
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1) ACCM 1022.3.2 Video Visitation not to
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or Replace In-Person Visitation
☒ ☐ ☐
(2) had been designed without in-person visitation space and
conditionally awarded by the Board prior to June 27, 2017.
(g) If a local detention facility offered video visitation only
as of January 1, 2017, the first hour of remote video ☐ ☐ ☒
visitation per week shall be offered free of charge.
Types and availability of visitation, including: Video and In-Person Visitation is offered
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; Video and In-Person Visitation
Visitation hours; Saturday: 8:30am - 10:30am & 12:30pm -
3:30pm Sunday: 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Females: Saturday: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Males and Females (Special Housing)
Friday: 8:30 am to 5:15 pm
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Thirty Minutes twice a week, Special housing 1
hour for 1-hour weekly.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. ACCM 1022.6 Denial of Visitation
1063 CORRESPONDENCE ACCM 1018 Inmate Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate ACCM 1018.3 Mail Generally
☒ ☐ ☐
may send or receive;
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(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a ACCM 1018.6 Processing and Inspection of
valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ Mail by Staff
designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or ACCM 1018.4 Confidential Correspondence:
from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar Facility staff may inspect incoming confidential
or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and correspondence for contraband. Facility staff
Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐ may inspect out going confidential
open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband, correspondence for contraband before it is
cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the sealed, provided the inspection is completed in
inmate; the presence of the inmate.
(d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted ACCM 1014.4 Inmate Welfare Packs:
at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper Provide at least two postage-paid envelopes and
each week to permit correspondence with family members two sheet of paper each week to permit
☒ ☐ ☐
and friends but without limitation on the number of postage correspondence with family members and
paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney friends.
and to the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES ACCM 1016 Library Services:
The library service shall include access to legal
reference materials, current
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
information on community services and
procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV
resources, and religious, educational, and
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by
the facility administrator. The library service shall include ☒ ☐ ☐ recreational reading material.
access to legal reference materials, current information on
community services and resources, and religious,
educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided
through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION ACCM 1010 Inmate Exercise and Recreation
ACCM 1010.4 Access to Recreation: Each
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall inmate shall have access to recreational
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and (leisure-time) activities outside the cell daily,
recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, between 1200-2300 hours. The staff ensures
which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise ☒ ☐ ☐ that the maximum time possible is provided to
distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as the inmates for this purpose.
are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security BSCC Staff reviewed random inmates’ records
and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. for exercise and recreation opportunities.
Records reflect compliance with policy and
standards.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, ACCM 1018.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers
AND WRITINGS and Periodicals:
Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy
The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall and prohibited by the Corrections Captain,
develop written policies and procedures which will permit ☒ ☐ ☐ inmates are permitted to purchase, receive and
inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, read any book, newspaper, periodical or writing
periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United accepted for distribution by the U. S. Postal
States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as Service.
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any ACCM 1018.8 Rejection of Magazines and
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest; Periodicals
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(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail ACCM 1018.8 Rejection of Magazines and
containing information concerning where, how, or from Periodicals: The Office may reject magazines,
whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of periodicals, and other materials that may inhibit
a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent the reasonable safety, security, and discipline in
racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐ the daily operation of this facility.
character tending to incite crimes against children; any
matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics,
or explosives; or any other unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages ACCM 1018.6 Processing and Inspections of
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an inmate; and Mail by Staff
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, ACCM 1018.3 Mail Generally: Inmates are
periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her only allowed to store a limited amount of mail
☒ ☐ ☐
cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. in their cells as determined by the Corrections
Captain.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE ACCM 504.8 Inmate Telephone Calls:
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section
851.5 of the Penal Code.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL ACCM 606 Inmate Access to Courts and
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these ACCM 606.3 Inmate Access
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 606.4 Confidentiality
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION ACCM 506 Inmate Handbook and Orientation
In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator BSCC Staff reviewed the Handbook and found
shall develop written policies and procedures for the ☒ ☐ ☐ it to be in compliance. Also, contents were
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to posted in housing units and available on the
inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the video monitors.
time of placement in a living area.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) inmate grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) programs and activities available and method of
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical services; ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) voting, including registration; and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment.
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1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE ACCM 1000 Inmate Programs and Services
PROGRAMS ACCM 1012.5 Outreach
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate
☒ ☐ ☐
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for
individual and/or family social service programs for
inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and
resources available in the community and may be in the form
of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery.
The range and source of such services shall be at the ACCM 1000.3 Inmate Programs Coordinator
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: Responsibilities
(a) risk and needs assessments;
(b) best practices in:
(1) individual, group and/or family counseling;
(2) drug and alcohol abuse counseling;
(3) cognitive behavioral interventions;
(4) vocational testing and counseling; ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) employment counseling;
(c) referral to community resources and programs;
(d) reentry planning and service development;
(e) legal assistance;
(f) regional center services for the developmentally
disabled; and,
(g) community volunteers.
1071 VOTING ACCM 621 Inmate Voting
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written ☒ ☐ ☐
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and
federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES ACCM 1034 Religious Programs
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis.
1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ACCM 619 Inmate Grievances:
It is the policy that any inmate may file a
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and grievance relating to conditions of
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop confinement, which includes release date,
written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may housing, medical care, food services, hygiene
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any ☒ ☐ ☐ and sanitation needs, recreation opportunities,
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: classification actions, disciplinary actions,
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; program participation, telephone and mail use
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting procedures, visiting procedures and allegations
of sexual abuse.
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a ACCM 619.2.1 Access to the Grievance
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance; System
(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate ACCM 619.3 Inmate Grievance Procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
staff level;
(3) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 619.3.1
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(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level
☒ ☐ ☐
of review which acts on the grievance;
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time ACCM 619.3.2 Timely Resolution of
☒ ☐ ☐
limit; and, Grievances
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility.
(b) Grievance System Abuse: ACCM 619.2.1 Access to the Grievance
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to System
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of ACCM 619.3.4 Frivolous Grievances
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES ACCM 600 Inmate Discipline
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary
penalties to guide inmate conduct.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply ACCM 600.3.1 Inmate Rules and Sanctions
and affirmatively, and posted conspicuously in housing units ☒ ☐ ☐
and the booking area or issued to each inmate upon booking.
For those inmates who are illiterate or unable to read ACCM 600.3.3 Posting
English, and for persons with disabilities, provision shall be
made for the jail staff to instruct them verbally or provide ☒ ☐ ☐
them with material in an understandable form regarding jail
rules and disciplinary procedures and penalties.
1081 PLAN FOR INMATE DISCIPLINE ACCM 600.3 Due Process
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC Staff reviewed random discipline files
procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but and found all cases to be consistent and in
not be limited to, the following elements: accordance with the policies and standards.
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- ACCM 600.4 Rule Violation Procedures:
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may Disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed for
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to minor rule violations.
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less • Counseling the inmate regarding expected
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and conduct.
supervisory approval. ☒ ☐ ☐ • Assignment to extra work detail.
• Removal from work detail
• Loss of television, telephone, and/or
commissary privileges for a period not to
exceed 24 hours.
• Lockdown in the inmate’s assigned cell
(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or ACCM 600.4.2 Major Rule Violations
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor ACCM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the Sanctions
☒ ☐ ☐
staff member observing the act and submitted to the
disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations
may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. ☒ ☐ ☐
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Disciplinary separation diet. ☒ ☐ ☐
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority ACCM 600.7 Hearing Officer
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐
consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
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Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on
with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐
timeframes:
1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice ACCM 600.8.4 Report of Findings
☒ ☐ ☐
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate.
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be ACCM 600.6 Notifications:
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has An inmate charged with a major rule violation
been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate shall be given a written description of the
has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐ incident and the rules violated at least 24 hours
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time prior to a disciplinary hearing.
through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good
cause.
3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her ACCM 600.8 Hearing Procedure: Inmates
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses charged with major rule violations are entitled
and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have to be present at a hearing unless waived in
☒ ☐ ☐
access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is writing or excluded because their behavior
illiterate or the issues are complex. poses a threat to facility safety, security, and
order.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours ACCM 600.8.5 Time of Hearing
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in ☒ ☐ ☐
writing.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary ACCM 600.8.4 Report of Findings
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the
☒ ☐ ☐
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager
or designee.
6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by ACCM 600.8.4 Disciplinary Decisions
the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the
☒ ☐ ☐
reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record
shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a ACCM 600.9 Disciplinary Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator ACCM 510 Special Management Inmates
from administratively segregating any inmate from the ACCM 602 Disciplinary Separation
general population or program for reasons of personal,
mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐
which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or
community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a
review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
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1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE ACCM 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
Sanctions:
The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary The sanctions imposed for rule violations can
officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule range from counseling, loss of privileges, extra
infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of, work, loss of good and/or work time, and
but not be limited to, the following: segregation and a disciplinary separation diet as
provided in the Disciplinary Separation Policy.
(a) Loss of privileges.
(b) Extra work detail.
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
(h) Disciplinary separation diet.
1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY ACCM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
ACTIONS Actions:
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly Disciplinary segregation in excess of 30 days
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, without review by the Corrections Captain is
there shall be the following limitations: prohibited. The review shall include a
(a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ consultation with health care staff. Such
consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility reviews shall continue at least every 15 days
manager before the disciplinary separation status is thereafter until the disciplinary
continued. This review shall include a consultation with status has ended.
health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every
fifteen days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended.
This review shall be documented.
(b) The disciplinary separation cells or cell shall have the ACCM 602.4.1 Medication, Clothing and
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, Personal Items: Inmates in disciplinary
1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and separation shall not be deprived of bedding or
bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these clothing except in cases where the inmate
regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any destroys such articles or uses them to attempt
☒ ☐ ☐
portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in suicide (15 CCR 1083(b)). The
the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of decision to continue to deprive the inmate of
such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such these articles must be made by the Corrections
articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the Captain or the authorized designee and
facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period. reviewed every 24 hours.
(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of ACCM 206 Prohibition on Inmate Control
inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5)
(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part ACCM 536.2 Safety and Sobering Policy
2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 523.2 Use of Restrains Policy
purposes.
ACCM 600.10
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary ACCM 602.4.1 Medications, Clothing and
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐ Personal Items
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ACCM 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Actions
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section ACCM 920 Disciplinary Separation Diet
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐
violations of institutional rules.
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(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, ACCM 920.2 Disciplinary Separation Policy:
the facility manager shall approve the initial The food services manager shall prepare the
placement on the disciplinary separation diet and ☒ ☐ ☐ disciplinary separation diet after receiving
ensure that medical staff is notified. directions from the Corrections Captain.
ACCM 900 Food Services
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the ACCM 602.5 Disciplinary Separation Diet:
facility manager shall approve any continuation on Disciplinary separation diets shall not be served
that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement. ☒ ☐ ☐ in any case for more than 72 hours without the
written approval of the Corrections Captain and
a physician.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except ACCM 602.4.4 Mail and Correspondence:
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence Inmates in disciplinary separation shall have
regulations, in which case correspondence may be the same privileges to write and receive
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review correspondence as inmates in general
and approval of the facility manager. population, except in cases where inmates
violated correspondence regulations.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be ACCM 602.4.6 Reading and Legal Materials
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS BSCC Staff reviewed random Disciplinary
Records and found them in compliance.
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered, ☒ ☐ ☐
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition
of each.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following No minors are detained in this facility.
sections including those summarizing the regulations
identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply
☐ ☒ ☐
(Minors in Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
ADULT PRISONERS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006,
between detained minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such
☐ ☐ ☒
as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the
supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side
presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained
contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant to
Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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1102 CLASSIFICATION No minors are detained in this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop and implement a
☐ ☐ ☒
written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and
minors held at the facility. The plan shall include the
following:
(a) a procedure for receiving and transmitting information
regarding minors who present a risk or hazard to self or others
☐ ☐ ☒
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such
minors to the extent possible within the limits of the facility.
(b) a procedure to provide care for any minor who appears to
be in need of or who requests medical, mental health, or
developmental disability treatment. Written procedures shall ☐ ☐ ☒
be established by the responsible health administrator in
cooperation with the facility administrator.
(c) a suicide prevention program designed to identify,
monitor, and provide treatment to those minors who present a ☐ ☐ ☒
suicide risk.
(d) provide that minors be housed separately from adults and
not be allowed to come or remain in contact with adults except
☐ ☐ ☒
as provided in Sections 208(c) of the Welfare and Institutions
Code.
1103 RELEASE PROCEDURES No minors are detained in this facility.
Facility staff shall notify the parents or guardians prior to the
☐ ☐ ☒
release of a minor. The minor's personal clothing and
valuables shall be returned to the minor, parents or guardian,
upon the minor's release or consent.
1104 SUPERVISION OF MINORS No minors are detained in this facility.
☐ ☐ ☒
The facility administrator shall develop and implement
policy and procedures that provide for:
(a) continuous around-the-clock supervision of minors with
☐ ☐ ☒
assurance that staff can hear and respond; and,
(b) safety checks of minors at least once every 30 minutes.
These safety checks shall include the direct visual observation
of movement and/or skin. Safety checks shall not be replaced,
but may be supplemented by, an audio/visual electronic ☐ ☐ ☒
surveillance system designed to detect overt, aggressive, or
assaultive behavior and to summon aid in emergencies. All
safety checks shall be documented.
1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS No minors are detained in this facility.
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures to provide a recreation program that shall protect
☐ ☐ ☒
the welfare of minors and other inmates, recognize facility
security needs and comply with minimum jail standards for
recreation (California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Section
1065).
1106 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES No minors are detained in this facility.
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the administrator
from removing a detained minor from the general population
☐ ☐ ☒
or program for reasons of the minor's mental or physical
health; or under any circumstances in which the safety of the
minor, other inmates, staff, the program or community is
endangered, pending a disciplinary action or review.
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(a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be
housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒
minors.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) loss of privileges; and,
(2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only
after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒
shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review.
(d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed
☐ ☐ ☒
in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours.
(e) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN No minors are detained in this facility.
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility
☐ ☐ ☒
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in
Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒
policies governing pregnant minors.
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1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A No minors are detained in this facility.
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: PRE-73; 4/73
Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR)
BSCC Code: 0320
FACILITY NAME: Amador County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): PRE-73: Post 4/73: X OTHER: 1988, 2001
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: December 13, 2019
ARTICLE/SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Holding Cells (2.2)
X
Contain 10 square feet of floor per inmate
Capacity not to exceed ten (10) persons
X
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
Sufficient fixed benches to accommodate cell capacity X
Toilet accessible X
Water fountain accessible X
Wash basin accessible
X
3.12 Weapons Locker (3.12) Located in administration and at sallyport.
External to the security area and equipped with individual X
compartments, locks and keys
Detoxification Cell (2.4) One cell constructed under 1976 regulations.
2001: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
Limited to no more than 15 inmates
4-73: Capacity limited to 16 inmates
Contain 15 square feet of floor per inmate X
Contain toilet
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain washbasin
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Contain drinking fountain X
Adequate visual observation X
Padding recommended
X
4-73: Padding required
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4) 2001 Regulations One cell constructed under 2001 regulations.
2001: Name change to “sobering cell.” X
Contains 20 square feet of floor area per inmate
Is limited to no more than 8 inmates X
Is no smaller than 60 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains a water closet (toilet) wash basin and drinking
fountain as specified by these regulations X
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
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Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
2001: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the
facility X
Shower-Delousing Room (3.4) Handicap shower constructed under the 2001
regulations.
X
Available in booking/reception
Secure Vault or Storage Space (2.1)
X
Available for inmate valuables
Telephone (2.1) Located in intake, housing units and library.
X
Available for inmate use per Penal Code § 851.5
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate.
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and height of
8 feet
X
4-73: Minimum width of 6 feet, length 8 feet and height of 8
feet, OR clear floor area of 43 square feet
Contain toilet and washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X
X
76" mattress
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7)
1998 Regulations
Added provision for double occupancy cells X
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space in Type
X
I facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet and one floor
X
dimension at least 6 feet
Contain toilet, washbasin and drinking fountain X
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and seat (Desk and seat not required
in Type I facilities) X
Multiple Occupancy Cells (8227) The facility does not have multiple occupancy
cells.
X
A capacity of more than 2 persons
4-73: Capacity between 4-16 inmates
A minimum of 500 cubic feet of air space per inmate
X
4-73: Minimum of 25 square feet floor space per inmate
Toilet and washbasin
X
4-73: 1:8 ratio
Drinking fountain X
Contain a bunk capable of accommodating a standard 30" X
76" mattress X
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Safety Cells (2.5)
X
Designed to house one person
A minimum width of 6 feet, length of 7.5 feet and height of
8 feet X
4-73: Minimum 6 foot width; length and height of 8 feet
Equipped with flush ring toilet (flush with floor) X
Equipped with solid security door and view panel X
Padded floor, door and walls X
4-73: Illumination provided by variable intensity light
X
fixture operable from outside the cell.
Dormitory (2.8) No dormitories.
X
Capacity of 4-50 inmates
4-73: Capacity limitation deleted
500 cubic feet of air space per inmate
X
4-73: 40 square feet per inmate
A least 10 foot ceilings if double bunked X
4-73: Toilet and Washbasin ratio at 1:8 ratio X
4-73: Drinking fountain
X
Showers (3.4) The number of inmates in Unit D exceeds the
1:16 shower to inmate ratio.
X
4-73: Available at 1:16 ratio
Lighting (3.6)
X
4-73: Sufficient to permit easy reading
4-73: Night lighting is sufficient to allow good supervision
X
Comfortable Living Environment (102(c)6
4-73: A comfortable living environment is maintained X
through an adequate heating and cooling system
Dayrooms (2.9) Housing units A through E have additional inmates
sleeping in the dayroom thus decreasing the
dayroom space per inmate.
Available for inmates in single cells, multiple cells and
dormitories X
4-73: 25 square feet dayroom space per inmate in Type II
and III facilities and inmate workers in Type I
Exercise Area (2.10) One recreation yard.
Available in Type II and III facilities X
4-73: Minimum of 30 feet X 50 feet X 15 feet
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Program Space -Type II and III (2.11) In the library.
Available in Type II and III facilities
X
4-73: Sufficient area and furnishing s to meet needs
Dining Facilities (2.17) In dayrooms.
15 square feet per person served (in facilities for 100
persons or more) X
4-73: Toilets, washbasins and showers are not in the same
room or not in view of inmates dining
Visiting (2.18)
X
Visiting area
4-73: Contact visits are permitted in minimum security
X
facilities
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
X
Provide for confidential attorney consultation
Janitor Closet (2.20)
X
Located in security areas, lockable, containing a mop sink
Storage Space (2.21)
Adequate space available X
Audio or Video Monitoring System (2.22)
Located in all inmate housing units and capable of alerting X
staff in a central control
Fire Alarm System [102(2)6]
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities X
4-73: Automatic fire alarm system is required
Emergency Power (2.24)
Recommended in Pre-73 facilities
X
4-73: Required; to provide minimal lighting,
communication s and alarm systems
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0320
FACILITY: Amador County Jail TYPE: II RC: 76
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: December 13, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable EACH CELL DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location # Cells Total RC
Type Standards # Beds RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Booking
H1 & H2 Holding 1976 2 - (4) (8) 9.5 x 7 x 8
Sobering 1976 1 - (5) (5) 7 x 12 x 8 1 1 1
Sobering 2001 1 - (3) (3) 8'10" x 10'8" 1 1 1
Note: Approximately 77 sq. ft.
Safety 1976 1 - (1) (1) 8.6 x 6 x 8 1
Note: There are four visiting stalls plus an interview room located in the booking area.
Housing
Unit A Double 1988 6 2 2 12 14 x 6 x 8 1 1 1 1
Note: Triple bunk in dayroom.
Unit B Single 1976 1 2 1 1 14 x 6 x 8 1 1 1
Double 1988 5 2 2 10 14 x 6 x 8 1 1 1 1
Note: Triple bunk in dayroom.
Unit C Single 1976 1 2 1 1 14 x 6 x 8 1 1 1
Double 1988 5 2 2 10 14 x 6 x 8 1 1 1 1
Note: Triple bunk in dayroom
Unit D Single 1976 2 2 1 4 14 x 6 x 8 1 1 1
Double 1988 10 2 2 16 14 x 6 x 8 1 1 1 2
Note: General population inmates. Two triple bunks in dayroom. Up until the 2008-2010 inspection, Unit D was shown as having four
single cells and eight double cells. For the 2008-2010 inspection, the number of cells changed to two single cells and 10 double cells;
however, the rated capacity did not change. Modifications were still in place as of 2018-2020 inspection and were over the rated capacity
by 15.
Unit E Single 1976 1 2 1 1 14 x 6 x 8 1 1 1
Double 1988 5 2 2 10 14 x 6 x 8 1 1 1 1
Note: Triple bunk in dayroom.
Unit F Single 1976 1 2 1 1 14 x 6 x 8 1 1 1
Double 1988 5 2 2 10 14 x 6 x 8 1 1 1 1
Note: Inmate workers.
General note: All single cells have been converted to doubles. During the 18-20 inspection triple bunks remained in dayroom space.
0320 Amador Co Jail II LASE 18-20
COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0325
FACILITY NAME: FACILITY TYPE:
Amador County Court Holding CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED:
Sgt Michael Rice
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:
Dale Miller December 13, 2019
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY All personnel working the court holding are
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING trained Correctional Deputies assigned to the
Jail Division.
Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and
supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding
facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such
training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
(b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) inmate segregation;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety;
and,
(e) suicide prevention.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed
based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility,
the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience
and training, and other relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in All personnel have completed the Supplemental
any event not more than six months after the date of assigned CORE course.
responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation.
Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐
Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer
Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
training.
Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once ACCM 304 Continuing Professional Training
every two years. Successful completion of the requirements All personnel have completed 24 hours of STC
☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be Annual Training.
substituted for the eight hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL ACCM 248 Staffing Plan: Corrections Captain
shall ensure that a staffing plan conforming to
the facility is prepared and maintained.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
☒ ☐ ☐
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and There is adequate staffing available to maintain
operation of the programs and activities required by these programs and ensure security.
regulations.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain
the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local
Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at All personnel are trained and accessible to
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention inmates in the event of an emergency.
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐
facility who shall be immediately available and accessible to
inmates in the event of an emergency.
Such an employee shall not have any other duties which ACCM 204.3 Supervision of Inmates
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in There shall be, at all times, sufficient staff
☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency. designated to remain in the facility for the
supervision and welfare of inmates.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there Over 40% of the correctional staff is female and
shall be at least one female employee who shall be each shift has always at least one on duty.
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note:
Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for ACCM 204.3 Supervision of Inmates
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and BSCC review of current schedule and staffing
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the plan found adequate for the facility.
facility and their duties. Such a staffing plan shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
reviewed by the Board staff at the time of their biennial
inspection. The results of such a review and
recommendations shall be reported to the local jurisdiction
having fiscal responsibility for the facility.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS ACCM 508.3 Safety Checks
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC Staff reviewed a random sample of
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no safety checks over the last two years. All were
more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks. in compliance with standards.
There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation ACCM 508.3 Safety Checks
☒ ☐ ☐
of routine safety checks.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All correctional deputies have been trained
during CORE.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at
☒ ☐ ☐
least one person on duty at all times who meets the training
standards established by the BSCC for general fire and life
safety. (Penal Code section 6030[e])
The facility manager shall ensure that there is at least one ACCM 406 Fire Safety
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 410 Evacuation
that relate specifically to the facility.
ACCM 708.5 Training
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 The Amador County Court holding utilizes the
Amador County Custody Manual (ACCM)
which was reviewed on 11/26/2019 and is
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
available to staff via the public website.
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
made available to all employees.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
deleted.
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the ACCM 100 Organizational Structure and
following: Responsibility
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility ACCM 112 Annual Facility Inspections
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager.
(3) Policy on the use of force. Amador County Policy Manual (ACPM) 300
☒ ☐ ☐
Use of Force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the ACCM 523 Use of Restraints
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐
Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of Annual Security Inspection completed by the
inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband facility manager.
control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall,
at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of
☒ ☐ ☐
security measures. The review and evaluation shall
include internal and external security measures of the
facility including security measures specific to prevention
of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ACCM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 400 Facility Emergencies
(C) mass arrests; ACCM 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of
☒ ☐ ☐
the Jail
(D) natural disasters; ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 410 Evacuation
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 406.7 Inspections
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, ACCM 513 Management of Weapons and
☒ ☐ ☐
chemical agents, and related security devices. Control Devices
(8) Suicide Prevention. ACCM 748 Suicide Prevention and
☒ ☐ ☐
Intervention
(9) Segregation of Inmates. ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 510 Special Management Inmates
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and ACCM 319 Prison Rape Elimination Act
sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ Training
ACPM 902 Prison Rape Elimination
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond ACCM 319 PREA Training
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ ACPM 1059 Anti-Retaliation
any abuse.
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure ☒ ☐ ☐
confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐
(which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, The Amador County Court holding utilizes the
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐ Amador County Custody Manual (ACCM) and
limited to, the following: Amador County Policy Manual (ACPM)
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report ACCM 506.4 Inmate Handbook and
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other Orientation
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual ACPM 902.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
☒ ☐ ☐
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of Harassment, and Retaliation
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
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(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, ACPM 902.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
community members, and other interested third-parties Harassment, and Retaliation
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM ACCM 748 Suicide Prevention and
Intervention
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide
prevention program developed by the facility administrator,
☒ ☐ ☐
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct ACCM 748.3 Staff Training
☒ ☐ ☐
contact with inmates.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake ACCM 748.4 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among ACCM 748.3 Staff Training - Communication
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and between corrections and health care personnel.
☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk. Communication between members and
arresting/transporting officers and deputies.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 748.5 Suicide Watch
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 748.5 Suicide Watch
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and ACCM 748.5.1 Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 748.5.2 Notification
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and ACCM 748.6 Follow-up
☒ ☐ ☐
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING ACCM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire ACCM 406.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures ACCM 406.4 Fire Prevention Equipment
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
ACCM 406.5 Firefighting Equipment
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a ACCM 406.7 Inspections
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection BSCC staff reviewed two full years of
☒ ☐ ☐
record; completed checks. In practice, facility is
checked daily.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and Biennial Fire Department Inspection of the
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☐ ☐ ☐ Court House was completed.
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 410.3 Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of ACCM 406.8 Emergency Housing of Inmates –
☒ ☐ ☐
fire. Agreements in place
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS ACCM 220 Report Preparation
ACCM 220.3.2 Incident Reporting
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for the maintenance of written records and ☒ ☐ ☐
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons BSCC staff reviewed random incident reports
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ and reports were complete and compliant with
the date and time of the occurrence. standards.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY ACCM 750 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
Review
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health ACCM 531.5 Inmate Death Procedures – Form
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐ a review board pursuant to 15 CCR 1046
ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death (Facility Administrator and/or Manager, the
within 30 days. The review team shall include the facility Health Administrator, the Responsible
administrator and/or the facility manager, the health Physician and other Health Care and
administrator, the responsible physician and other health care Supervision staff who are relevant to the
and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident. incident).
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of ACCM 750 Inmate Death – Clinical Care
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or Review: The policy requires that a review of
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require all in-custody deaths be conducted to assess the
☒ ☐ ☐
further study. appropriateness of the clinical care provided
and the effectiveness of the facility's policies
and procedures.
(b) Death of a Minor No Minors are held in this court holding.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility:
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☐ ☐ ☒
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar
days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the 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.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN ACCM 515 Inmate Classification
ACCM 515.4 Classification Plan –
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall Corrections Captain or the authorized designee
establish and implement a written plan designed to provide should create and maintain a classification
for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The plan to guide staff in the processing of
☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information individuals brought into the facility. The
regarding inmates who represent unusual risk or hazard classification plan is in place and being utilized
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such by intake personnel.
inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
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(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area ACCM 515.9 Prison Rape Elimination Act –
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and (PREA) Considerations: Housing and program
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a assignments of a transgender or an intersex
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the inmate shall include individualized
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would consideration for the inmate’s health and safety
present management or security problems. An inmate's own and any related supervisory, management, or
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given facility security concerns.
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ACCM 730 Communicable Diseases
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is
completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be ACCM 730.3 Communicable Disease Program
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she Medical Screening – Each newly booked
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as inmate shall be evaluated for health care needs
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐ and signs and symptoms of infectious disease.
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical The receiving screening includes questions
problem identified by the health authority. The response regarding known symptoms of TB, HIV,
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device. sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HBV.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES ACCM 724 Mental Health Services
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered
inmates, and may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not ACCM 724.4 Basic Mental Health Services
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally ACCM724. (d) Inmates who are suspected or
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears known to be developmentally disabled should
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she receive a mental health appraisal by the
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐ qualified health care professional or health
trained custody staff as soon as reasonably
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be practicable but no later than 24 hours after
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily booking.
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary, to protect the safety ACCM 510 Special Management Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
of the inmate or others.
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION ACCM 510.1.1 Administrative Segregation –
The physical separation of an inmate who is
prone to (15 CCR 1053):
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall
(a) Promote activity or behavior that is criminal
develop written policies and procedures which provide for
in nature or disruptive to facility operations.
the administrative segregation of inmates who are
(b) Demonstrate influence over other inmates,
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that
including influence to promote or direct
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
action or behavior that is criminal in nature or
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ disruptive to the safety and security of other
inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
operation of the facility.
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
(c) Escape.
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
(d) Assault staff or other inmates or participate
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
in a conspiracy to assault or harm them.
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
(e) Need protection from other inmates.
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
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Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and ACCM 510.6 Maintenance of Programs and
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Services
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ACCM 7244.4 Basic Mental Health Services
INMATES
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional Inmates who are suspected or known to be
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be developmentally disabled should receive a
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis mental health appraisal by the qualified health
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination, ☒ ☐ ☐ care professional or health trained custody staff
excluding holidays and weekends. as soon as reasonably practicable but no later
than 24 hours after booking. Contact will be
made with the regional center within 24 hours.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES ACCM 523 Use of Restraints
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Inmates in restraints will stay at the Jail or be
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and transported back to the Jail for housing.
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined
☒ ☐ ☐
in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or
symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental
health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment; protective housing of restrained persons;
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and exercising
of extremities.
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a ACCM 523.2 Restraint Policy – Restraints shall
☒ ☐ ☐
substitute for treatment. never be used for retaliation or as punishment.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display ACCM 523.2 Restraint Policy – It is the policy
behavior which results in the destruction of property or of this office that restraints shall be used only to
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. prevent self-injury, injury to others or property
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an damage.
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being Restraints are to be applied only when less
ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when restrictive methods of controlling the dangerous
it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in behavior of an inmate have failed or appear
controlling the disordered behavior. likely to fail.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval ACCM 523.3 Use of Restraints – Control
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, Excluding short-term use to gain immediate
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be control, placing an inmate in a restraint chair or
reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on other restraints for extended periods requires
placement and retention shall be secured within one hour approval from the Corrections Captain, or the
from the time of placement. A medical assessment shall be ☒ ☐ ☐ authorized designee, prior to taking action.
completed within four hours of placement. If the facility
manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible
If restraints become necessary, inmate will be
health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely
transported back to the Jail.
removed from restraints after eight hours, the inmate shall
be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation.
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Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice ACCM 523.3 (f) – Staff members shall conduct
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly direct face-to-face observation at least twice
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the every 30 minutes on an irregular schedule.
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in ☒ ☐ ☐
restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a
BSCC Staff checked and no use of restraints
specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes
occurred in the court holding in the last 2 years.
provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of ACCM 523.2: This policy does not apply to
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to the temporary use of restraints, such as
restrain inmates for security reasons. ☒ ☐ ☐ handcuffing or the use of leg irons to control an
inmate during movement and transportation
inside or outside the facility.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES ACCM 523.8 Pregnant Inmates –
Restraints will not be used on inmates who are
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the known to be pregnant unless based on an
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐ individualized determination that restraints are
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy and security needs of the inmate, the staff, or
shall include reference to the following: the public.
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after In no event will an inmate who is known to be
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, pregnant be restrained by the use of leg
☒ ☐ ☐
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body. restraints/irons, waist restraints/chains, or
handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in ACCM 534 Transportation of Inmates Outside
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the the Secure Facility
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional ACCM 534 Transportation of Inmates Outside
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a the Secure Facility
pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she ACCM 710.2.1 Advisement and Counseling
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards ☒ ☐ ☐
and policies governing pregnant inmates.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS ACCM 606 Inmate Access to Courts and
Counsel
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of:
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these ACCM 606.3 Inmate Access
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and,
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ ACCM 606.4 Confidentiality
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held in this facility.
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10,
☐ ☒ ☐
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility
☐ ☐ ☒
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements
in Title 15, Section 1417.
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(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Minors are not held in this facility.
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who
is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☐ ☐ ☒
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒
policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION Minors are not held in this facility.
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Segregation of minors in accordance with an established
☐ ☐ ☒
classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress.
If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors and adults,
☐ ☐ ☒
movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is
no opportunity for contact.
An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless the
condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate
authority to be dangerous to life, health, or welfare of ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this
section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a
plan for corrective action to the Corrections Standards
Authority within 90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS Minors are not held in this facility.
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
☐ ☐ ☒
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes
the documentation of safety checks.
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1163 CLASSIFICATION Minors are not held in this facility.
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information regarding
☐ ☐ ☒
minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while
confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility, and for the separation of minors from any adult
inmate(s) as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A Minors are not held in this facility.
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0325
FACILITY NAME: Amador County Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☒ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: December 12, 2019
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
The design of court holding and temporary holding facilities shall include the following required spaces from Sections 1231.2.2, 1231.2.19,
1231.2.20, 1231.2.21, 1231.2.22, 1231.2.24 and 1231.2.26.
1231.2.2 Temporary holding cell or room.
A temporary holding cell or room shall:
☒ ☐ ☐
1. Contain a minimum of 10 square feet (0.93 m2) of
floor area per inmate;
2. Be limited to no more than 16 inmates; ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Be no smaller than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) and have a
☒ ☐ ☐
clear ceiling height of 8 feet (2438 mm) or more;
4. Contain seating to accommodate all inmates as
☒ ☐ ☐
required in Section 1231.3;
5. Contain a toilet, wash basin and drinking fountain as
☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1231.3;
6. Maximize visual supervision of inmates by staff; and ☒ ☐ ☐
7. When located in a temporary holding facility, the cell Inmates are not held in Court Holding for over 12
or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☐ ☐ ☒ hours.
be held longer than 12 hours.
1231.2.19 Safety equipment storage.
A secure area shall be provided for the storage of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, self-contained
breathing apparatus, wire and barcutters, emergency lights,
etc..
☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’
closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning
implements and supplies must be provided within the
security areas of the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of
the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III
and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.21 Storage rooms. Court Holding
One or more storage rooms shall be provided to
accommodate a minimum of 80 cubic feet (2.3 m3) of storage
area per inmate for inmate clothing and personal property,
☐ ☐ ☒
institutional clothing, bedding and supplies. Court holding,
temporary holding and Type I facilities may be excluded
from the storage space requirement for personal and
institutional clothing unless clothing is issued.
1231.2.22 Audio monitoring system. Responses go to Bailiff’s control Station.
In court holding, temporary holding, Type I, Type II and
Type II facilities there shall be an inmate- or sound-actuated
audio monitoring system in temporary holding cells or
rooms, temporary staging cells or rooms, sobering cells, ☒ ☐ ☐
safety cells, single and double occupancy cells, dormitories,
dayrooms, exercise areas and correctional
program/multipurpose space, which is capable of alerting
personnel who can respond immediately.
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1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention
facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing
☒ ☐ ☐
units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control
points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems.
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.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space.
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include attorney
☒ ☐ ☐
interview areas which provide for confidential consultation
with inmates.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells
☒ ☐ ☐
toilets/urinals must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
One urinal or 2 feet (610 mm) of urinal trough may be
substituted for each toilet up to one third of the total number
☐ ☐ ☒
of toilets required, except in those facilities or portions
thereof used for females.
Toilet areas shall provide modesty for inmates with staff
☒ ☐ ☐
being able to visually supervise.
1231.3.2 Wash basins.
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash
☒ ☐ ☐
basins must be provided in a ratio to inmates of 1:16.
Wash basins must be provided with hot and cold or tempered
☒ ☐ ☐
water.
Two feet (610 mm) of wash basin trough may be substituted
☐ ☐ ☒
for each basin required.
1231.3.3 Drinking fountains.
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every
single-occupancy cell, double-occupancy cell, dormitory,
☒ ☐ ☐
temporary holding cell, temporary staging cell, sobering cell,
and be accessible to the occupants of day rooms and exercise
areas.
Additional drinking fountains shall be located in other areas
of the facility so that drinking water will be available to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates and staff.
Such drinking fountains must meet the following minimum
health requirements:
1. The drinking fountain bubbler shall be on an angle ☒ ☐ ☐
which prevents waste water from flowing over the
drinking fountain bubbler.
2. Water flow shall be actuated by mechanical means. ☒ ☐ ☐
1231.3.6 Lighting.
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas must
be sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal ☒ ☐ ☐
vision, and shall not be less than 20 footcandles (215.2 lux)
at desk level and in the grooming area.
Lighting shall be centrally controlled and/or occupant
☒ ☐ ☐
controlled in housing cells or rooms.
Night lighting in these areas shall be sufficient to give good Facility is not utilized during night hours.
☐ ☐ ☒
visibility for purposes of supervision
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In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☒ ☐ ☐
light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐
must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is
☒ ☐ ☐
seating for one person.
1231.3.12 Weapons locker. Weapons lockers are located in the vehicle sally-
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐ port and the walk-in sally-port.
perimeter of the facility
Such weapons lockers shall be equipped with individual
☒ ☐ ☐
compartments, each with an individual locking device.
Weapons lockers are required in temporary and court holding
☒ ☐ ☐
facilities and in all facilities of higher than minimum security.
Design Requirements (102(c)6)
Design requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 1, 102(c)6
are met. (See regulation for specific requirements. Note ☒ ☐ ☐
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0325
FACILITY: Amador County Court Holding TYPE: CH RC: 0
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Dale Miller DATE: December 13, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # DIMENSIONS
Location Total RC
Type Standards Cells (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
135 Holding 2001 1 - (4) (4) 8' x 7'3" x 8'8" 1 1 1
Notes: Total 51 sf. Holding capacity limited by seating, 78" bench (78/18=4).
136 & 137 Holding 2001 2 - (4) (8) 7'3" x 6' 6" x 8'8" 1 1 1
Notes: Total 43 sf. 78" bench (78/18=4).
139 Holding 2001 1 - (5) (5) 9'3" x 9'6" x 8'8" 1 1 1
Notes: Total 76 sf. Holding capacity limited by seating, 99" bench (99/18=5). ADA cell.
140 Holding 2001 1 - (10) (10) 14'9" x 9'3" x 8'8" 1 1 1
Notes: Total 140 sf. Holding capacity limited by seating, 177" bench (177/18=10)
142 Holding 2001 1 - (2) (2) 8'5" x 5'3" x 8'8" 1 1 1
Notes: Total 45 sf. Holding capacity limited by seating, 48" bench (48/18=2)
(Holding Capacity 29)
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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