BSCC
Colusa County, Detention Facilities (2018-2020 inspection cycle)
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May 4, 2020
Sheriff Joe Garofalo
Colusa County Sheriff’s Department
929 Bridge Street
Colusa, California 95932
2018-2020 BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF COLUSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT MAIN
JAIL AND COURT HOLDING, PENAL CODE 6031
Dear Sheriff Garofalo:
On July 23, 2019, staff of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted
the 2018-2020 biennial inspection of the Colusa County Main Jail and Court Holding. A pre-
inspection briefing was held on May 14,2019.
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 Welfare and Institutions Code Section 209(f) for the federal Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA).
The complete BSCC inspection report is enclosed and consists of: this transmittal letter; the
Title 15 Procedures Checklist outlining applicable minimum standards; a Physical Plant
Evaluation outlining Title 24 requirements for design; and, a Living Area Space Evaluation
summarizing the physical plant configuration and showing the capacity of the facility. Refer to
the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for indication of compliance status and evidence used to
determine compliance.
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.
Inspection Date
Fire and Life Safety April 11, 2019
Medical and Mental Health May 1, 2019
Nutritional Health May 1, 2019
Environmental Health April 17, 2019
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Colusa County Sheriff’s Department
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Each of the local inspections were current and free of any compliance issues.
BSCC INSPECTION
The inspection consisted of a review of the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department Custody and
Court Holding Policy and Procedures Manual, a site visit to review operations, physical plant
and relevant documentation, and interviews with administration, facility staff, inmates and
collaborative partners.
Title 15, CCR Inspection
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 final items of
noncompliance.
Title 15, Section 1027.5 Safety Checks:
Safety checks were reviewed by BSCC staff. During the review of the documentation of
safety checks for the jail facility, the documentation disclosed safety checks are not
routinely completed within the required 60-minute time frame between checks.
Title 15, Section 1051 Communicable Disease:
Although comprehensive, the policy is absent specification of observable symptoms that
require separation.
Title 15, Section 1056 Sobering Cells:
Sobering Cell safety checks were reviewed by BSCC staff. During the review of the
documentation, the documentation for the jail facility disclosed Sobering Cell safety
checks are not routinely completed within the required 30-minute time frame between
checks.
Title 15, Section 1058.5 Restraints and Pregnant Inmates:
Although comprehensive, the policy is absent specification of written or oral advisement
to pregnant inmates regarding standards and policies for the use of restraints.
Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed information.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
There were no changes made to the physical plant and your rated capacity remains at 92.
During our inspection of your physical plant, we found no items of noncompliance.
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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Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Compliance Monitoring
The BSCC monitors local detention facilities for compliance with the JJDPA; minors are not
held at the
Colusa County Main Jail. When minors are required for a court appearance, they are
transported and are supervised by probation staff.
Corrective Action Plan
If you choose to address the noncompliance issues noted above, please provide corrective
action so that we may update our files to indicate compliance.
This concludes our inspection report for the 2018-2020 biennial inspection cycle of the Main
Jail and Court Holding Facilities. We would like to express our gratitude to Lieutenant Cotter
for his assistance and dedication to maintaining Title 15 and Title 24 compliance. 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) 916-322-
8081 or by email at Kim.Moule@bscc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Moule, CJM
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Presiding Judge, Colusa County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Colusa County*
County Administrator, Colusa County*
Lieutenant Jason Findley, Colusa 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: 0420 0430
FACILITY NAME: Colusa County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Neil Cotter
FACILITY NAME: Colusa County Court Holding FACILITY TYPE CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Neil Cotter and Sergeant Kristopher Cooper
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: July 23, 2019
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 STC records indicate that all required training is
current.
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or ☒ ☐ ☐
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections
Officer Core Course” as described in Section 179 of Title
15, CCR, within one year from the date of assignment.
(b) Custodial Personnel who have successfully completed STC records indicate that all required training is
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section current.
832.3 shall also successfully complete the “Corrections
☒ ☐ ☐
Officer Basic Academy Supplemental Core Course” as
described in Section 180 of Title 15, CCR, within one year
from the date of assignment.
1021 JAIL SUPERVISORY TRAINING All supervisors have completed P.O.S.T.
Supervisors Training
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall ☒ ☐ ☐
complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section
1020, Corrections Officer Core Course.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV
jail shall also be required to complete either the STC
Supervisory Course (as described in Section 181, Title 15, ☒ ☐ ☐
CCR) or the POST supervisory course within one year from
date of assignment.
1023 JAIL MANAGEMENT TRAINING All jail managers have completed P.O.S.T.
Management Training.
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be
required to complete either the STC management course (as ☒ ☐ ☐
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 Continued professional training is provided with
daily training bulletins, annually during in-
service training, attending local, regional and
With the exception of any year that a core training module
is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators, ☒ ☐ ☐ statewide conferences, symposiums and
meetings.
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I,
II, III, or IV facility shall successfully complete the “annual
required training” specified in Section 184 of Title 15, CCR.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 218.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each proper supervision is available for all shifts.
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and The Department intends to balance the
operation of the programs and activities required by these employee's needs against the need to have
regulations. flexibility and discretion in using personnel to
meet operational needs. While balance is
desirable, the paramount concern is the need to
meet operational requirements of the
Department
218.2 MINIMUM STAFFING LEVELS
Minimum staffing levels should result in the
scheduling of at least one regular supervisor on
duty whenever possible.
218.3 STAFFING PLAN
REQUIREMENTS
The Jail Commander shall ensure that a staffing
plan conforming to the class type and size of
this facility is prepared and maintained as
described in the following section. The plan
should detail all custody personnel
assignments, including work hours and weekly
schedules, and should account for holidays,
☒ ☐ ☐
vacations, training schedules and other atypical
situations (15 CCR 1027).
At minimum, the staffing plan will include the
following:
• Facility administration and supervision
• Facility programs, including exercise and
recreation
• Inmate supervision and custody
• Support services including medical, food
services, maintenance and clerical
• Other jail-related functions such as escort and
transportation of inmates
The organization chart was reviewed along
with the number of allocated filled and unfilled
positions. There is currently one correctional
officer vacancy.
Safety checks were reviewed and were often
late. This seems to occur predominately on
night shift or during shift change.
Additional staff on night shift may mitigate the
problem of late safety checks.
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Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention
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
would conflict with the supervision and care of inmates in ☒ ☐ ☐
the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there
shall be at least one female employee who shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
immediately available and accessible to such females.
Note: Reference PC§ 4021.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for
a specific facility, the facility administrator shall prepare and
retain a staffing plan indicating the personnel assigned in the
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.
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1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504.3 SAFETY CHECKS
The staff shall adhere to the following
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through procedures when conducting safety checks (15
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no CCR 1027):
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. (a) Safety checks shall be conducted at least
twice every 60 minutes and more frequently if
necessary.
(b) Safety checks shall be conducted on an
irregular schedule (staggered) so that inmates
cannot predict when the checks will occur.
(c) Safety checks shall be done by personal
observation of the correctional officer and shall
be sufficient to determine whether the inmate is
experiencing any stress or trauma.
(d) Cameras and monitors may supplement the
required visual observation safety checks but
they shall not replace the need for direct visual
observation.
☐ ☒ ☐ (e) Safety checks will be recorded using the
Guard One PIPE system.
(f) Actual times of the checks and notations
should be recorded on the PIPE system.
(g) Log entries shall never be made in advance
of the actual check. Log entries made in this
manner do not represent factual information and
are prohibited.
(h) Special management Inmates shall be
checked more frequently as detailed in the
Special Management Inmates Policy.
Safety checks were reviewed and were often
late. This seems to occur predominately on
night shift or during shift change.
Additional staff on night shift may mitigate the
problem of late safety checks.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of
☐ ☐ ☐
routine safety checks.
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 402 Fire Safety
All Sheriff’s Department personnel are trained
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is in fire life and safety.
☒ ☐ ☐
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
person on duty who trained in fire and life safety procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
that relate specifically to the facility.
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1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 The agency uses an electronic policy manual
(LEXIPOL) that is constantly reviewed and
updated.
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and This policy manual is a living document that is
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and subject to constant change. New laws, court
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed decisions, County policies, new methodologies
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be and other factors, dictate the need for a
made available to all employees. continual review of these policies, initiating
revisions where necessary and appropriate.
☒ ☐ ☐
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 100 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
communications. ☒ ☐ ☐ AND RESPONSIBILITY
The agency Organizational Chart was reviewed.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 106.2 JAIL COMMANDER
administrator/manager. RESPONSIBILITY
The Jail Commander is responsible for
collecting performance indicators and other
☒ ☐ ☐ relevant data to generate and provide an annual
inspection of all custody facilities. The Jail
Commander will ensure that inspections are
conducted as outlined below for each facility
type on an annual basis.
(3) Policy on the use of force. 511 USE OF FORCE
511.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish
☒ ☐ ☐ guidelines governing application of force,
limitations on the use of force, supervisor’s
responsibilities and reporting requirements for
incidents involving the application of force
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 511 USE OF FORCE
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
Section 3407.
512.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
☒ ☐ ☐
This policy establishes guidelines for the
application, supervisory oversight and
restrictions on the use of restraints on persons
incarcerated in this facility.
(5) Procedure and criteria for screening newly received 502 INMATE RECEPTION
inmates for release per Penal Code sections 849(b)(2) and 502.3 PRE-BOOKING SCREENING
853.6, and any other such processes as the facility
All arrestees shall be screened prior to booking
administrator is empowered to use. ☒ ☐ ☐ to ensure the arrestee is medically acceptable
for admission and that all arrest or commitment
paperwork is present to qualify the arrestee for
booking.
(6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) physical counts of inmates, 400.9.1 INMATE COUNTS
☒ ☐ ☐
501 INMATE COUNTS
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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(B) searches of the facility and inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 400.9.2 SEARCH
(C) contraband control, and, ☒ ☐ ☐
(D) key control. ☒ ☐ ☐
Each facility administrator shall, at least annually, review, 400.11 REVIEW OF EMERGENCY
evaluate, and make a record of security measures. The review PROCEDURES
and evaluation shall include internal and external security ☒ ☐ ☐ The Jail Commander shall ensure that there is a
measures of the facility including security measures specific review of emergency response plans at least
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. annually.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 402.3 FIRE SUPPRESSION PRE-
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section PLANNING
1032 of these regulations; Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Jail
☒ ☐ ☐
Commander shall, in cooperation with the local
fire department or other qualified entity,
develop a plan for responding to a fire.
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 400.6 RESPONSE TO DISTURBANCES
400.8 HOSTAGES
☒ ☐ ☐ 400.9 ESCAPES
400.10 CIVIL DISTURBANCES OUTSIDE
OF THE JAIL
(C) mass arrests; ☒ ☐ ☐ 502 INMATE RECEPTION
(D) natural disasters; 400.11 REVIEW OF EMERGENCY
☒ ☐ ☐
PROCEDURES
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, 400.11 REVIEW OF EMERGENCY
☒ ☐ ☐
PROCEDURES
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 400.11 REVIEW OF EMERGENCY
chemical agents, and related security devices. PROCEDURES
☒ ☐ ☐
507 MANAGEMENT OF WEAPONS
ANDCONTROL DEVICES
(8) Suicide Prevention. 712.3 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
☒ ☐ ☐
SUICIDE PREVENTION
(9) Segregation of Inmates. 508 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
508.4 CLASSIFICATION PLAN
The Jail Commander or the authorized designee
☒ ☐ ☐
should create and maintain a classification plan
to guide staff in the processing of individuals
brought into the facility.
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 308 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
sexual harassment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 508.11 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION
ACT (PREA) CONSIDERATIONS
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 508.11 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting ☒ ☐ ☐ ACT (PREA) CONSIDERATIONS
any abuse.
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 508.11 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ACT (PREA) CONSIDERATIONS
limited to, the following: The process for reporting sexual abuse while in
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report court holding is identical to the jail facility.
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐ This information is posted and can be found in
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual the Inmate Handbook.
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
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(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 308 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATEION ACT
community members, and other interested third-parties The policy regarding the Agency Zero-
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The Tolerance of sexual abuse is comprehensive
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the and complies with all Title 15 requirements.
facility.
During inmate interviews, it was evident that
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates are well aware of avenues for reporting
internally as well as externally. These
provisions are included in the inmate
Orientation Handbook and there are postings
throughout the facility to provide guidance.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 712 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
712.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, inmates have access to mental health services
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health and that inmates identified as needing these
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those services are referred appropriately.
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall 712.2 POLICY
include the following:
It is the policy of this department that a range
☒ ☐ ☐ of mental health services shall be available for
any inmate who requires them.
712.3 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
The Jail Commander should collaborate with
the local public and private organizations that
offer mental health services, treatment and care
to those inmates in need of such services.
Suicide Prevention Plan is developed in
partnership with CFMG.
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct 712.3 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
contact with inmates. The Jail Commander should collaborate with
the local public and private organizations that
☒ ☐ ☐ offer mental health services, treatment and care
to those inmates in need of such services.
Suicide Prevention Plan is developed in
partnership with CFMG.
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon This is occurring.
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment.
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among This occurs at the time of intake.
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. This is a classification decision that is made with
☒ ☐ ☐
insight from the mental health provider.
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. 712 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
712.4 BASIC MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES
Inmates may be referred to a qualified health
care professional through a variety of methods,
which include the medical screening process,
the mental health appraisal process and self-
☒ ☐ ☐ referral or staff referral. Qualified health care
professionals should respond to all referrals in a
timely manner and initiate the appropriate
treatment services.
1. Qualified health care professionals should be
assigned to daily rounds in the segregation unit
to determine the mental health status of inmates
housed there.
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(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 712.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
procedures. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all
☒ ☐ ☐ inmates have access to mental health services
and that inmates identified as needing these
services are referred appropriately.
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. ☒ ☐ ☐ 712 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 712 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402.1 FIRE SAFETY
402.3 FIRE SUPPRESSION PRE=-
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility PLANNING
administrator shall consult with the local fire department Pursuant to Penal Code § 6031.1, the Jail
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Commander shall, in cooperation with the local
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression fire department or other qualified entity,
which shall include, but not be limited to: develop a plan for responding to a fire.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire 402.3 FIRE SUPPRESSION PRE-
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures PLANNING
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section ☒ ☐ ☐ (a) A fire suppression pre-plan developed with
1029); the local fire department, to be included as part
of this policy.
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a (b) Fire prevention, safety inspection plans and
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection record retention schedules developed by
record; designated staff or as required by applicable
law.
☒ ☐ ☐ Two years of Fire Prevention records were
reviewed and there were two months that were
missing. For months that are without
documented inspections, the agency is out of
compliance.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and (c) Fire prevention inspections as required by
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires Health and Safety Code § 13146.1(a) and (b),
inspections at least once every two years; which requires inspections at least once every
☒ ☐ ☐
two years.
The last Fire Inspection Report was completed
on April 11, 2019
(d) an evacuation plan; and, (e) An evacuation plan (see the Evacuation Plan
☒ ☐ ☐ Policy).
Reviewed and verified
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of 403 Evacuation Plan
fire. The Colusa County Sheriff's Department
maintains an evacuation plan to be
implemented in the event of a fire, natural
☒ ☐ ☐
disaster or other emergency (15 CCR 1032(d)).
The agency Emergency Evacuation Plan is
compliant with Title 15 requirements.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 Population Management
The agency Jail Management System, ATIMS
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate is utilized for data collection regarding inmate
☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly populations.
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced
inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile.
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Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with The BSCC Jail Profile Survey was reviewed
applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐ and the agency entries are current and up to
the Jail Profile Survey. date.
1041 INMATE RECORDS INMATE RECORDS
208.3 RECORD MAINTENANCE
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV It shall be the responsibility of the Jail Sergeant
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the to maintain the following records on all persons
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall who have been committed or assigned to this
☒ ☐ ☐
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal facility.
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports All inmate records are maintained in the agency
of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the JMS system, ATIMS.
responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 308 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities The policy for Zero-Tolerance of sexual abuse
under its direct control and from other facilities with which is comprehensive and complies with all Title 15
it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data requirements.
collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to
606.12 SEXUAL ABUSE INCIDENT
satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
REVIEW
30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence).
An incident review shall be conducted at the
conclusion of every sexual abuse investigation
unless the allegation has been determined to be
☒ ☐ ☐
unfounded (28 CFR 115.86). The review
should occur within 30 days of the conclusion
of the investigation.
During inmate interviews, it was evident that
inmates are well aware of avenues for reporting
internally as well as externally. These
provisions are included in the inmate
Orientation Handbook and there are postings
throughout the facility to provide guidance.
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 209.2 REPORT PREPARATION
209.3.2 INCIDENT REPORTING
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and Incident reports generally serve as an in-house
procedures for the maintenance of written records and notation of occurrences in the facility and to
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or initiate, document and support the inmate
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of disciplinary process. The Department shall
☒ ☐ ☐
a detention facility or other person. establish a filing system that differentiates
between incident reports, crime reports and
disciplinary actions. This policy does not
require the duplication of information on two
different forms. Where both exist, cross-
referencing facilitates retrieval of one or both.
Such records shall include the names of the persons A sampling of incident reports was reviewed
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐ and were found to contain all pertinent
the date and time of the occurrence. information and were free of jargon.
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Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned 209.2 REPORT PREPARATION
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility Reports shall be prepared by the staff assigned
manager or his/her designee. to investigate or document an incident,
approved by a supervisor and submitted to the
Jail Commander or the authorized designee in a
timely manner (15 CCR 1044). Any incident
resulting in death, injury or endangerment to
staff or a visitor, serious injury to an inmate,
☒ ☐ ☐
escape, a major disturbance, a facility
emergency or an unsafe condition at the facility
shall be submitted to the Jail Commander as
soon as practicable but within 24 hours of the
incident.
A sampling of incident reports were reviewed
and all were completed and submitted within
the required timeframe
1045 PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN 215 Community relations and Public
Information Plan
Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility 215.2 RESPONSIBILITIES
shall develop written policies and procedures for the The Jail Commander is responsible for ensuring
☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other that the following information is public and
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and available to all who inquire about it.
inmates shall have available for review the following Policy is available by request or is accessible
material: on the agency website.
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections
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 ☒ ☐ ☐
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐
(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings ☒ ☐ ☐
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☒ ☐ ☐
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐
(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐
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1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 514 In-Custody Deaths
514.3 MANDATORY REPORTING
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. All in-custody deaths shall be reported within
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health 10 days of the death to the state Attorney
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐ General’s office, in accordance with reporting
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody guidelines and statutory requirements
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the (Government Code § 12525)
facility administrator and/or the facility manager, the health
administrator, the responsible physician and other health
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
Deaths shall be reviewed to determine the appropriateness of 514.5 IN-CUSTODY DEATH REVIEW
clinical care; whether changes to policies, procedures, or The Sheriff is responsible for establishing a
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require team of qualified staff to conduct an
further study. administrative review of every in-custody
death. At a minimum, the review team should
include the following (15 CCR 1046(a)):
(a) Sheriff and/or the Jail Commander
(b) County Counsel
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) District Attorney
(d) Investigative staff
(e) Responsible Physician, qualified health care
professionals, supervisors or other staff who are
relevant to the incident
The in-custody death review should be
conducted no later than 72 hours after the
incident.
(b) Death of a Minor There are no minors held in the jail facility.
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, Minors are not held in court holding, they are
☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility: transported and supervised individually by the
Probation Department.
(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.
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1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 508 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
508.4 CLASSIFICATION PLAN
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or The Jail Commander or the authorized designee
III facility shall develop and implement a written should create and maintain a classification plan
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to to guide staff in the processing of individuals
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex, brought into the facility.
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, The plan should include an initial screening
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive process, as well as a process for determining
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed appropriate housing assignments (28 CFR
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the 115.42). The plan should include use of an
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be objective screening instrument, procedures for
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the making decisions about classification and
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility. housing assignments, as well as intake and
The written classification plan shall be based on objective housing forms and a process to ensure that all
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time classification and housing records are
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's maintained in each inmate’s permanent file.
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing A sampling of agency Classification Screening
assignments. Instruments was reviewed and found to be
appropriate. There were minimal overrides
noted.
Each administrator of a Type II or III facility shall establish 508 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
and implement a classification system which will include the 508.4 CLASSIFICATION PLAN
use of classification officers or a classification committee in
Every inmate is screened and interviewed prior
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work,
to housing. Inmates that are classified as
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan
special housing are reviewed at a minimum,
shall include the use of as much information as is available
once every seven days. Inmates that are
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for
☒ ☐ ☐ classified as General Population are reviewed at
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility
a minimum once per month.
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been
All classification appeals are reviewed by the
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his
facility commander.
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last
Of the inmates that were interviewed, none
review.
reported appealing their classification status,
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
however they were aware of the appeal process.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 508.6 CLASSIFICATION UPON
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and HOUSING
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a Once it has been determined that the person
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the arrested will not be released from custody on
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would bail or O.R., a more in-depth classification of
present management or security problems. An inmate's own ☒ ☐ ☐ the inmate will be conducted as soon as
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given possible but no later than 24 hours after the
serious consideration. inmate’s arrival at the facility, after which the
inmate will be moved to more permanent
housing.
All inmates are classified prior to housing.
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1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 715 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
715.3.6 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the The Responsible Physician or the authorized
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and designee shall provide education to all
procedures specifying those symptoms that require correctional staff who have contact with
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is infected inmates during the initial employee
completed. orientation and annually thereafter. The
Training Officer shall schedule this training and
☐ ☒ ☐
shall retain all associated records in accordance
with established records retention schedules.
Albeit extremely comprehensive, the policy is
absent specification of symptoms requiring
segregation. If you chose to update your policy
and send me a copy, I can change this to
compliant.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be Screening for communicable disease occurs at
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she the time of intake.
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or ☒ ☐ ☐
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
problem identified by the health authority. The response
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 713 MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING
AND EVALUATION
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 713.2 POLICY
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and It is the policy of this department that all
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered individuals booked into the facility shall
inmates, and may include telehealth. receive an initial mental health screening by a
qualified mental health professional, qualified
mental health staff or health-trained custody
staff. A more comprehensive medical appraisal
shall be conducted within the first 14 days of
incarceration to confirm the initial findings and
☒ ☐ ☐
to ensure that, if needed, an appropriate
treatment plan that meets the individual needs
of the inmate is in place (15 CCR 1052; 15
CCR 1209(a)(1)).
713.3 MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING
The initial screening is designed to identify
whether mental health conditions exist that
require immediate or ongoing intervention. The
screening shall be performed prior to the inmate
being placed in general housing.
This occurs at the time of booking.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not All mental health evaluations are completed
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally within 24 hours.
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears
to be a danger to himself/herself or others or if he/she
appears gravely disabled. ☒ ☐ ☐
An evaluation from medical or mental health staff shall be
secured within 24 hours of identification or at the next daily
sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of 508 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others.
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 508 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
508.10 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY CELLS
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Single-occupancy cells may be used to house
develop written policies and procedures which provide for the following categories of inmates:
the administrative segregation of inmates who are • Maximum security
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that
• Administrative segregation
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
• Any inmate whose condition or status
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is ☒ ☐ ☐ indicates a special need for single-occupancy
housing
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
The classification supervisor shall notify the
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
Jail Commander or the authorized designee
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
when single-occupancy cells are not available
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
for housing the above described inmates. In
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
such cases, a risk assessment shall be used to
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
identify inmates in the above categories who
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
may be safely housed together.
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 517 SAFETY CELLS
517.1 SAFETY CELLS
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section This policy establishes the requirement for
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who placing inmates into and the continued
display behavior which results in the destruction of property placement of inmates in safety cells or sobering
or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. cells.
An enhanced protective housing designed to
minimize the risk of injury or destruction of
☒ ☐ ☐ property used for inmates who display behavior
that reveals intent to cause physical harm to
themselves or others or to destroy property, or
who are in need of a separate cell for any
reason, until suitable housing is available.
Although the agency is compliant with
appropriate policies for the use of a safety cell,
there is no safety cell in this facility.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 517 SAFETY CELLS
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and 517.3 SAFETY CELL PROCEDURES
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
The following guidelines apply when placing
authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician.
any inmate in a safety cell:
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Placement of an inmate into a safety cell
requires approval of the Shift Supervisor or the
Responsible Physician.
There is no safety cell in this facility.
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In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as 517 SAFETY CELLS
a substitute for treatment. 517.2 POLICY
This facility will employ the use of sobering
cells to protect inmates from injury or to
prevent the destruction of property by an
inmate in accordance with applicable law.
☒ ☐ ☐
A sobering or safety cell shall not be used as
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The
Jail Commander or the authorized designee
shall review this policy annually with the
Responsible Physician.
There is no safety cell in this facility.
An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 517 SAFETY CELLS
approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible 517.3 SAFETY CELL PROCEDURES
health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a
(c) A safety check consisting of direct visual
minimum of every four hours.
observation that is sufficient to assess the
inmate’s well-being and behavior shall occur
☒ ☐ ☐ twice every 30 minutes. Each safety check of
the inmate shall be documented. Supervisors
shall inspect the logs for completeness every
two hours and document this action on the
safety cell log.
There is no safety cell in this facility.
A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum 517 SAFETY CELLS
of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily 517.3 SAFETY CELL PROCEDURES
sick call, whichever is earliest.
(h) A medical assessment of the inmate in the
safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of
placement or at the next daily sick call,
☒ ☐ ☐ whichever is earliest. Continued assessment of
the inmate in the safety cell shall be conducted
by a qualified health care professional and shall
occur at least every 24 hours thereafter.
Medical assessments shall be documented.
There is no safety cell in this facility.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued 517 SAFETY CELLS
retention every 24 hours thereafter. 517.3 SAFETY CELL PROCEDURES
(i) A mental health assessment shall be
conducted within 24 hours of an inmate’s
☒ ☐ ☐
placement in the safety cell. The mental health
professional’s recommendations shall be
documented.
There is no safety cell in this facility.
The facility manager, designee or responsible health care 517 SAFETY CELLS
staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with 517.3 SAFETY CELL PROCEDURES
responsible health care staff on placement and retention,
(h) A medical assessment of the inmate in the
which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement.
safety cell shall occur within 12 hours of
placement or at the next daily sick call,
☒ ☐ ☐ whichever is earliest. Continued assessment of
the inmate in the safety cell shall be conducted
by a qualified health care professional and shall
occur at least every 24 hours thereafter.
Medical assessments shall be documented.
There is no safety cell in this facility.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice There is no safety cell in this facility.
every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented. ☐ ☐ ☒
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Procedures shall be established to assure administration of 517 SAFETY CELLS
necessary nutrition and fluids. 517.3 SAFETY CELL PROCEDURES
(e) Inmates in safety cells shall be given the
opportunity to have fluids (water, juices) at
least hourly. Correctional officers shall provide
the fluids in paper cups. The inmates shall be
given sufficient time to drink the fluids prior to
the cup being removed. Each time an inmate is
provided the opportunity to drink fluids will be
documented on the safety cell log
☒ ☐ ☐
(f) Inmates will be provided meals during each
meal period. Meals will be served on paper
plates or in other safe containers and the
inmates will be monitored while eating the
meals. Inmates shall be given ample time to
complete their meals prior to the plate or
container being removed. All meals provided to
inmates in safety cells will be documented on
the safety cell log.
There is no safety cell in this facility.
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be 517 SAFETY CELLS
provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to 517.3 SAFETY CELL PROCEDURES
provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable
(d) Inmates should be permitted to remain
risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility
normally clothed or should be provided a safety
are documented.
suit, except in cases where the inmate has
☒ ☐ ☐ demonstrated that clothing articles may pose a
risk to the inmate's safety or the facility. In
these cases, the reasons for not providing
clothing shall be documented on the safety cell
log.
There is no safety cell in this facility.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 517 SAFETY AND SOBERING CELLS
517.1.1 SOBERING CELLS
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section A holding cell designed to minimize the risk of
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a injury by falling or dangerous behavior. It is
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their used as an initial sobering place for arrestees or
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and inmates who are a threat to their own safety or
procedures developed by the facility administrator. the safety of others as a result of being
☒ ☐ ☐ intoxicated from any substance, and who
require a protected environment to prevent
injury or victimization by other inmates. A
sobering or safety cell shall not be used as
punishment or as a substitute for treatment. The
Jail Commander or the authorized designee
shall review this policy annually with the
Responsible Physician.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as 517 SAFETY AND SOBERING CELLS
they are able to continue in the processing. 517.1.1 SOBERING CELLS
(d) Inmates will be removed from the sobering
☒ ☐ ☐ cell when they no longer pose a threat to their
own safety and the safety of others and are able
to continue the booking process.
This is occurring.
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In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six 517 SAFETY AND SOBERING CELLS
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an 517.1.1 SOBERING CELLS
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical
(b) A safety check consisting of direct visual
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these
observation that is sufficient to assess the
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent
inmate’s well-being and behavior shall occur at
medical problem.
least once every 30 minutes. Each visual
observation of the inmate by staff shall be
documented. Supervisors shall check the logs
for completeness every two hours and
☒ ☐ ☐
document this action on the sobering cell log.
(c) Qualified health care professionals shall
assess the medical condition of the inmate in
the sobering cell at least every six hours in
accordance with the department Detoxification
and Withdrawal Policy. Only inmates who
continue to need the protective housing of a
sobering cell will continue to be detained in
such housing.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will 517 SAFETY AND SOBERING CELLS
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐ 517.1.1 SOBERING CELLS
See above
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the 517 SAFETY AND SOBERING CELLS
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour. 517.1.1 SOBERING CELLS
Such observation shall be documented.
(b) A safety check consisting of direct visual
observation that is sufficient to assess the
inmate’s well-being and behavior shall occur at
least once every 30 minutes. Each visual
observation of the inmate by staff shall be
documented. Supervisors shall check the logs
☐ ☒ ☐
for completeness every two hours and
document this action on the sobering cell log.
A sampling of sobering cell logs was reviewed
and disclosed many late checks, blank fields
and no indication of intoxication. There did not
appear to be a nexus to P.M. hours or shift
change. This may be a training issue or lack of
oversite from supervisors.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 508 CLASSIFICATION
INMATES 508.4.1 INMATE RESPONSE TO
SCREENING
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Inmates may not be compelled by threat of
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and discipline to provide information or answers
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate regarding (28 CFR 115.41):
classification and housing, protection, and (a) Whether the inmate has a mental, physical
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates. or developmental disability
☒ ☐ ☐
Identification and evaluation of all
developmentally disabled inmates, including
contacting the regional center for the
developmentally disabled to assist with
diagnosis and/or treatment within 24 hours of
identification, excluding holidays and
weekends (15 CCR 1057).
The agency utilizes services from CFMG.
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The health authority or designee shall contact the regional
center on any inmate suspected or confirmed to be
developmentally disabled for the purposes of diagnosis ☒ ☐ ☐
and/or treatment within 24 hours of such determination,
excluding holidays and weekends.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
512.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS - CONTROL
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Supervisors shall proactively oversee the use of
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and restraints on any inmate. Whenever feasible the
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate use of restraints other than routine use during
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible transfer, shall require the approval of a Shift
health care staff. Supervisor prior to application. In instances
☒ ☐ ☐
where prior approval is not feasible, the Shift
Supervisor shall be apprised of the use of
restraints as soon as practicable.
Although the agency is compliant with
appropriate policies for the use of restraints,
there are no restraints other than mechanical
restraints used in this facility.
In addition to the areas specifically outlined in this 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
☒ ☐ ☐
following areas:
acceptable restraint devices;
signs or symptoms which should result in immediate 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
☒ ☐ ☐
medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
☒ ☐ ☐
protective housing of restrained persons; 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
☒ ☐ ☐
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
☒ ☐ ☐
exercising of extremities. 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
☒ ☐ ☐
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
substitute for treatment. 512.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS - CONTROL
(a) Restraints shall not be used as punishment,
placed around a person's neck or applied in a
☒ ☐ ☐ way that is likely to cause undue physical
discomfort or restrict blood flow or breathing
(e.g., hog-tying).
Mechanical restraints are the only type of
restraint used in this facility.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
behavior which results in the destruction of property or 512.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS - CONTROL
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices, such as restraint chairs, shall
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
only be used on an inmate when it reasonably
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
appears necessary to overcome resistance,
ambulatory.
prevent escape or bring an incident under
☒ ☐ ☐ control, thereby preventing injury to the inmate
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears or others, or eliminating the possibility of
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in property damage. Restraints shall not be
controlling the disordered behavior. applied for more time than is reasonably
necessary to achieve the above goals.
Mechanical restraints are the only type of
restraint used in this facility.
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Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 512.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS - CONTROL
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander, Supervisors shall proactively oversee the use of
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be restraints on any inmate. Whenever feasible the
reviewed a minimum of every hour. use of restraints other than routine use during
transfer, shall require the approval of a Shift
☒ ☐ ☐ Supervisor prior to application. In instances
where prior approval is not feasible, the Shift
Supervisor shall be apprised of the use of
restraints as soon as practicable.
Mechanical restraints are the only type of
restraint used in this facility.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be 512.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS - CONTROL
secured within one hour from the time of placement. (h) As soon as possible, but within four hours
of placement in restraints, the inmate shall be
medically assessed to determine whether he/she
has a serious medical condition that is being
masked by the aggressive behavior. The
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be a face-to-face
evaluation by a qualified health care
professional and shall recur once every six
hours of continued restraint thereafter.
Mechanical restraints are the only type of
restraint used in this facility.
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours 512.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS - CONTROL
of placement. (h) As soon as possible, but within four hours
of placement in restraints, the inmate shall be
medically assessed to determine whether he/she
has a serious medical condition that is being
masked by the aggressive behavior. The
☒ ☐ ☐
medical assessment shall be a face-to-face
evaluation by a qualified health care
professional and shall recur once every six
hours of continued restraint thereafter.
Mechanical restraints are the only type of
restraint used in this facility.
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with 512.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS - CONTROL
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate (i) As soon as possible, but within eight hours
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, of placement in restraints, the inmate must be
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further evaluated by a mental health professional to
☒ ☐ ☐
evaluation. assess whether the inmate needs immediate
and/or long-term mental health treatment.
Mechanical restraints are the only type of
restraint used in this facility.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 512.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS - CONTROL
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly (f) Staff members shall conduct direct face-to-
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the face observation at least twice every 30 minutes
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. to check the inmate’s physical well-being and
behavior. Restraints shall be checked to verify
☒ ☐ ☐ correct application and to ensure they do not
compromise circulation. All checks shall be
documented, with the actual time recorded by
the person doing the observation, along with a
description of the inmate's behavior. Any
actions taken should also be noted in the log.
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While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone 512.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS - CONTROL
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which (d) Inmates in restraints shall be housed either
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse. alone or in an area designated for restrained
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates.
Mechanical restraints are the only restraints
used in this facility.
The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of
handcuffs, shackles or other restraint devices when used to ☒ ☐ ☐
restrain inmates for security reasons.
1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 512.3 USE OF RESTRAINTS - CONTROL
512.9 PREGNANT INMATES
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraints will not be used on inmates who are
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and known to be pregnant unless based on an
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant individualized determination that restraints are
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy reasonably necessary for the legitimate safety
shall include reference to the following: and security needs of the inmate, the staff or the
public. Should restraints be necessary, the
restraints shall be the least restrictive available
and the most reasonable under the
☒ ☐ ☐ circumstances.
In no event will an inmate who is known to be
pregnant be restrained by the use of leg
restraints/ irons, waist restraints/chains, or
handcuffs behind the body (Penal Code §
3407).
There were no pregnant inmates in custody on
the date of inspection. Of the officers
interviewed, all reported that pregnant inmates
are only restrained by mechanical restraints in
the front of their person.
(1) An inmate known to be pregnant or in recovery after 512.9 PREGNANT INMATES
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, waist 512.9.1 INMATES IN LABOR
chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
No inmate in labor, delivery or recovery shall
be restrained by the use of leg restraints/irons,
☒ ☐ ☐
waist restraints/chains, or handcuffs behind the
body (Penal Code § 3407).
There were no pregnant females in custody on
the date of inspection.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 512.9 PREGNANT INMATES
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists, 512.9.1 INMATES IN LABOR
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and
Restraints shall be removed when medical staff
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
responsible for the medical care of the pregnant
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate determines that the removal of restraints
is medically necessary (Penal Code § 3407).
There were no pregnant females in custody on
the day of inspection.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is 512.9 PREGNANT INMATES
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant 512.9.1 INMATES IN LABOR
inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or
Restraints shall be removed when medical staff
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
responsible for the medical care of the pregnant
restraints is medically necessary.
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate determines that the removal of restraints
is medically necessary (Penal Code § 3407).
There were no pregnant females in custody on
the day of inspection.
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(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall The agency policy is absent the requirement to
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies ☐ ☒ ☐ advise pregnant females about restraints.
governing pregnant inmates.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 518 BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES, The Colusa County Sheriff's Department will
IMPRESSIONS assist 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 Other than fingerprints, the collection of
specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print specimens or samples is not done in the jail or
impressions from individuals who are required to provide court holding facilities.
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 518.5 CALCULATED USE OF FORCE
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an TO OBTAIN SAMPLES
objective, trained and competent correctional If an inmate refuses to cooperate with the
employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, sample collection process, correctional officers
would consider necessary and reasonable to gain should attempt to identify the reason for refusal
compliance with this regulation. and seek voluntary compliance without
resorting to using force. Force will not be used
☒ ☐ ☐
in the collection of samples except as
authorized by court order or approval of legal
counsel and only with the approval of the Shift
Supervisor.
This does not occur at the jail or court holding
facilities. If a sample has to be taken from an
inmate, the inmate is transported to the hospital.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 518.5 CALCULATED USE OF FORCE
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure TO OBTAIN SAMPLES
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include See above
☒ ☐ ☐
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 518.5 CALCULATED USE OF FORCE
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The TO OBTAIN SAMPLES
authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐ See above
that the offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
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(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, 518.5.1 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. The
shall be retained by the agency for the length of time recording should document all staff
required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as participating in the process, in addition to the
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained methods and all force used during the
administratively. collection. The recording should be part of the
investigation file, if any, or otherwise retained
in accordance with the department’s established
☒ ☐ ☐ records retention schedule (15 CCR 1059).
If the use of force includes a cell extraction, the
extraction shall also be video recorded,
including audio. The video recording shall be
retained by the facility in accordance with
established records retention schedules.
Notwithstanding the use of the video as
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape
shall be retained by the jail administration (15
CCR 1059).
1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM 1005 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 1005.2 POLICY The educational and
inmate education program. vocational programs offered by the Department
are available to all eligible inmates and are
subject to schedule, space, personnel and other
☒ ☐ ☐
resource constraints.
Designated space for inmate education and
vocational programs will, whenever
practicable, be designed in consultation with
the appropriate school authorities or
educational/vocational service providers.
When such services are not made available by the 1005.3
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator INMATE_PROGRAMS_COORDINATOR
shall develop and implement an education program with The Sheriff or the authorized designee shall
☒ ☐ ☐
available resources. appoint an Inmate Programs Officer, who shall
be responsible for managing all aspects of the
inmate educational and vocational program.
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Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or 1005.4 COURSE OFFERINGS
vocational education of housed inmates. Course offerings will be subject to need,
available resources, security concerns, available
space and inmate classification, and may
include the following:
• Basic education, General Educational
Development (GED) preparation
• English as a second language (ESL)
• Basic literacy
• Substance abuse and healthy lifestyles
education
• Parenting courses
☒ ☐ ☐
• Basic computer instruction
• Basic life skills
• Vocational skills such as:
o Cooking and food services
o Landscaping, horticulture
o Basic woodworking
o Auto body and painting
o Basic auto repair
o Basic office skills
• Other courses as deemed appropriate by the
Inmate Programs Officer
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 1005.6 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
established and an inmate may be excluded or removed Educational/vocational programming (other
based on sound security practices or failure to abide by than televised courses) may be offered to
☒ ☐ ☐
facility rules and regulations. sentenced and pretrial inmates. The Sheriff
shall ensure that there is equal opportunity for
participation for male and female inmates.
1062 VISITING 1010 INMATE VISITATION
1010.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies The purpose of this policy is to establish rules
and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for ☒ ☐ ☐ for visitation and to provide a process for
as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and inmate visits and visitors. Visitation is a
number of personnel will allow. privilege and is based on space availability,
schedules and on-duty staffing.
(TYPE II ONLY) 1010.3 PROCEDURES
All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two The Jail Commander shall develop written
visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week. procedures for inmate visiting, which shall
provide for as many visits and visitors as
facility schedules, space and number of
personnel will reasonably allow, with no fewer
visits allowed than specified by 15 CCR 1062
☒ ☐ ☐
per week, by type of facility. The procedures
are subject to safety and security requirements
and should consider
Visiting schedules were reviewed and with the
addition of video visitation, inmate access to
visitation exceeds what is required in
Regulation.
(TYPE III ONLY)
Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒
visits, totaling at least one hour per week.
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(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section Reviewed and verified
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate.
(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing Video visitation is only used to augment in
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the person visitation.
☒ ☐ ☐
requirements of this section if in-person visitation is
requested by an inmate.
(e) Facilities shall not charge for visitation when visitors are Video visitation is remote and not available
onsite and participating in either in-person or video onsite.
☒ ☐ ☐
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)
exclusively used video visitation prior to January 1, 2017 or
☐ ☐ ☒
(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:
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 (June 2017)
Mode of visitation; Face to face, in person with barrier
Video visitation
Visitation hours; Monday-Saturday 0800-1700 hrs.
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, Each inmate receives two thirty minute in person
visits per week.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Medical
Discipline
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1008 INMATE MAIL
1008.2 POLICY
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and This department will provide ample opportunity
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that: for inmates to send and receive mail, subject to
restriction only when there is a legitimate
government interest
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate 1008.3 MAIL GENERALLY
may send or receive; ☒ ☐ ☐ Inmates may, at their own expense, send and
receive mail without restrictions on quantity
(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a 1008.6 PROCESSING AND INSPECTION
valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her OF MAIL BY STAFF
☒ ☐ ☐
designee approves; Officers that were interviewed were aware of
this requirement.
(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or 1008.6 PROCESSING AND INSPECTION
from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar OF MAIL BY STAFF
or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and Officers that were interviewed were aware of
Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐ this requirement.
open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband,
cash, checks, or money orders and in the presence of the
inmate;
(d) inmates may correspond, confidentially, with the 1008.4 CONFIDENTIAL
facility manager or the facility administrator; and, CORRESPONDENCE
Inmates may correspond confidentially with
☒ ☐ ☐ courts, legal counsel, officials of this
department, elected officials, the Department of
Corrections, jail inspectors, government
officials or officers of the court.
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(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted Indigent inmates are provided with two postage
at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper paid envelopes and writing implements twice
each week to permit correspondence with family members per week.
☒ ☐ ☐
and friends but without limitation on the number of postage
paid envelopes and sheets of paper to his or her attorney
and to the courts.
1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1007 LIBRARY SERVICES
1007.2 POLICY
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and This facility operates library services that
procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV provide leisure and legal reading materials to
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by inmates. The Jail Commander or the authorized
the facility administrator. The library service shall include designee is responsible for the administration of
access to legal reference materials, current information on the library services and should appoint a
☒ ☐ ☐
community services and resources, and religious, qualified staff member run the daily library
educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV operation. The library service shall include
facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided access to legal reference materials, current
through access to the community. information on community services and
resources, and religious, educational and
recreational reading material (15 CCR 1064).
Library services are available to all inmates.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 1004 INMATE EXERCISE AND
RECREATION
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall 1004.2 POLICY
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and It is the policy of this department to provide
recreation program, in an area designed for recreation, inmates with at least seven hours per week of
which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise access to exercise opportunities and equipment
distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as and recreation activities in accordance with
are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security state laws or requirements. The Jail
and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program. Commander or the authorized designee shall be
responsible for ensuring there is sufficient
☒ ☐ ☐ secure space allocated for physical exercise and
recreation outside the cell and adjacent
dayroom areas and that a schedule is developed
to ensure accessibility to both activities for all
inmates (15 CCR 1065).
Exercise and Recreation logs were reviewed
and reflected that all inmates are offered several
days per week exceeding the Regulation.
Administratively Separated inmates exercise
and recreation exceeded the required three
hours per week.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 1008.7 BOOKS, MAGAZINES,
AND WRITINGS NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS
Unless otherwise in conflict with this policy
The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall and prohibited by the Jail Commander, inmates
develop written policies and procedures which will permit are permitted to purchase, receive and read any
inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper, book, newspaper, periodical or writing accepted
periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United ☒ ☐ ☐ for distribution by the U. S. Postal Service (15
States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as Of the inmates interviewed, none reported
limiting the right of a facility administrator to: having their mail, newspaper or periodical
rejected. Officers reported that if this were to
occur, the item would be placed on the inmate’s
personal property and returned to the inmate
upon release.
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(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any 1008.8 REJECTION OF MAGAZINES
legitimate penological interest; AND PERIODICALS
The Department may reject magazines,
☒ ☐ ☐ periodicals and other materials that may inhibit
the reasonable safety, security and discipline in
the daily operation of this facility.
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail 1008.8 REJECTION OF MAGAZINES
containing information concerning where, how, or from AND PERIODICALS
whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of The Department may reject magazines,
a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent periodicals and other materials that may inhibit
racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a the reasonable safety, security and discipline in
character tending to incite crimes against children; any the daily operation of this facility. Generally,
matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful books, newspapers and magazines are accepted
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics, only if they are sent directly by the publisher.
or explosives; or any other unlawful activity; Materials that may be rejected include, but are
not limited to (15 CCR 1066(a)):
• Materials that advocate violence or a security
breach.
• Literature that could incite racial unrest.
• Sexually explicit material, including
pornographic magazines, nude pictures,
pictures or descriptions of sexually explicit
activities.
• Obscene publications or writings and mail
containing information concerning where or
how such matter may be obtained; any material
☒ ☐ ☐ that would have a tendency to incite murder,
arson, riot, violent racism or any other form of
violence; any material that would have a
tendency to incite crimes against children; any
material concerning unlawful gambling or an
unlawful lottery; the manufacture or use of
weapons, narcotics or explosives or any other
unlawful activity.
• Material that could lead to sexual aggression,
an offensive environment for inmates.
• Material that could create a hostile or
offensive work environment.
• Any material with content that could
reasonably demonstrate a legitimate
government interest in rejecting the material.
Of the inmates interviewed, none reported
having their mail, newspaper or periodical
rejected. Officers reported that if this were to
occur, the item would be placed on the inmate’s
personal property and returned to the inmate
upon release.
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(3) open and inspect any publications or packages 1008.6.2 CENSORSHIP OF INCOMING
received by an inmate; and AND OUTGOING NON-CONFIDENTIAL
CORRESPONDENCE
In making the determination of whether to
censor incoming non-confidential
correspondence, consideration shall be given to
whether rejecting the material is rationally
related to a legitimate government interest, and
whether alternate means of communicating
with others is available. The impact the
☒ ☐ ☐
correspondence may have on other inmates and
jail staff is also a factor. Reasonable
alternatives should be considered and an
exaggerated response should be avoided; for
example, discontinuing delivery of a magazine
because of one article.
Of the officers interviewed, all reported that
they scan non-confidential mail when necessary
and scan confidential mail, only in the presence
of the recipient inmate.
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 1008.3 MAIL GENERALLY
periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her Inmates may, at their own expense, send and
cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time. receive mail without restrictions on quantity.
However, inmates are only allowed to store a
limited number of letters as determined by the
Jail Commander in their cell. Excess mail,
☒ ☐ ☐
having the potential to jeopardize the safety of
staff, visitors or other inmates, or mail in
quantities that pose an unreasonable disruption
to the orderly operation of the facility will be
stored with the inmate’s personal property and
returned at his/her release.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1009 INMATE TELEPHONE ACCESS
1009.2 POLICY
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and The Jail will provide access to telephones for
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone use by inmates consistent with federal and state
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section law. The Jail Commander or the authorized
851.5 of the Penal Code. designee shall develop written procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
establishing the guidelines for access and usage
(15 CCR 1067). All inmates will be provided a
copy of the telephone usage rules as part of
their inmate orientation during the booking
process.
All inmates have access to telephones.
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 603 INMATE ACCESS TO COURTS AND
COUNSEL
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and 603.2 POLICY
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to It is the policy of this department that all
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: inmates will have access to the courts and the
☒ ☐ ☐
ability to consult with legal counsel (15 CCR
1068).
Of the inmates interviewed, all reported that
there is no delay or depravation of access to
courts or counsel.
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(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 603.3 INMATE ACCESS
regulations, and, Access to courts and legal counsel may occur
through court-appointed counsel, attorney or
legal assistant visits, telephone conversations or
written communication. To facilitate access,
this facility will minimally provide:
• Confidential attorney visiting areas that
include the means by which the attorney and
the inmate can share legal documents.
• Telephones that enable confidential attorney-
☒ ☐ ☐ client calls.
• Reasonable access to legal materials.
• A means of providing assistance through the
court process by individuals trained in the law.
This assistance will be available to illiterate
inmates and those who cannot speak or read
English or who have disabilities that would
impair their ability to access.
• Writing materials, envelopes and postage for
indigent inmates for legal communications and
correspondence
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ Confidential interview rooms are available.
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 503 INMATE HANDBOOK AND
ORIENTATION
In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator 503.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
shall develop written policies and procedures for the This policy provides for the orientation of
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to inmates booked into the Colusa County
inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the Sheriff's Department facility. The purpose of
☒ ☐ ☐
time of placement in a living area. the orientation is to inform inmates of the jail
routine, rules, inmate rights and services.
All inmates receive an Inmate Orientation
Handbook prior to housing. The Orientation
Handbook was reviewed and contains the
content required and listed below.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be
☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation Handbook reviewed and verified.
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation Handbook reviewed and verified.
(3) inmate grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation Handbook reviewed and verified.
(4) programs and activities available and method of Orientation Handbook reviewed and verified.
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical services; ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation Handbook reviewed and verified.
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation Handbook reviewed and verified.
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation Handbook reviewed and verified.
(8) voting, including registration; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ Orientation Handbook reviewed and verified.
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and Orientation Handbook reviewed and verified.
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment.
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1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE 1070 INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE
PROGRAMS PROGRAMS
CFMG in partnership with community based
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall organizations provide individual and family
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate service programs. Programs vary due to
☒ ☐ ☐
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for availability of providers.
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 1070 INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: PROGRAMS
(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 611 INMATE VOTING
611.2 POLICY
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced Inmates who have not been convicted of a
inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written felony and are in custody during trial continue
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of to have the right to vote. Except for individual
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and inmates who have lost the right to vote,
federal elections, pursuant to election codes. sentenced inmates also maintain this right.
Because inmates are unable to access public
voting polls, the Jail Commander or the
☒ ☐ ☐ authorized designee shall develop written
procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified inmates to vote in local,
state and federal elections, pursuant to election
codes (15 CCR 1071)
Inmates are advised of voting methods during
orientation.
Of the inmates interviewed, all reported that
they are aware of the voter registration and
voting process.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1015 RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS
1015.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility This policy provides guidance regarding the
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide right of inmates to exercise their religion and
☒ ☐ ☐
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, for evaluating accommodation requests for
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. faith-based religious practices of inmates (15
CCR 1072)
Religious services are offered to all inmates.
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1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 610 INMATE GRIEVANCES
610.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and The purpose of this policy is to establish a
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop process by which inmates may file grievances
written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may and receive a formal review regarding the
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any ☒ ☐ ☐ conditions of their confinement.
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: A sampling of grievances was reviewed and
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; were found to be responded to in an appropriate
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting manner and within required timeframes.
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a 610.2.1 ACCESS TO THE GRIEVANCE
grievance; SYSTEM
All inmates shall be provided with a grievance
process for resolving complaints arising from
facility matters with at least one level of appeal.
Inmates will receive information concerning the
grievance procedure during the orientation
process. Information will also be contained in
the inmate handbook. Information regarding the
grievance process will be provided to inmates
in the language they understand.
The information will include (15 CCR 1073(a)
and (b))
A grievance form or instructions for registering
☒ ☐ ☐ a grievance.
• Instructions for the resolution of the grievance
at the lowest appropriate staff level.
• The appeal process to the next level of review.
• Written reasons for denial of a grievance at
each level of review.
• A provision of required timeframes for
responses.
• A provision for resolving questions of
jurisdiction within the facility.
• Consequences for abusing the grievance
system.
Of the inmates interviewed, all reported that
they were aware of how to gain access,
complete and submit a grievance.
(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 610.3 INMATE GRIEVANCE
staff level; PROCEDURES
Staff shall attempt to informally resolve all
grievances at the lowest level. All attempts to
☒ ☐ ☐ resolve a grievance shall be documented in the
inmate’s file. If there is no resolution at this
level, the inmate may request a grievance form.
Officers were interviewed and stated that most
grievances are handled informally at their level.
(3) appeal to the next level of review; 610.3.3 APPEALS TO GRIEVANCE
FINDINGS
☒ ☐ ☐ Of the grievances reviewed, few were appealed.
Those that were appealed were resolved in an
appropriate and timely manner.
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(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level 610.3.5 FRIVOLOUS GRIEVANCES
of review which acts on the grievance; Inmates shall use the grievance process only for
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate problems or complaints.
None observed
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time Reviewed and verified
☒ ☐ ☐
limit; and,
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction Reviewed and verified
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility.
(b) Grievance System Abuse:
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 600 INMATE DISCIPLINE
600.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility This policy addresses the fair and equitable
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary application of inmate rules and disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
penalties to guide inmate conduct. sanctions for those who fail to comply.
Inmate rules are posted in housing units and are
listed in the inmate orientation handbook
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply See above
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 This is occurring.
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 600 INMATE DISCIPLINE
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for inmate discipline. The plan shall include, but
not be limited to, the following elements:
(a) Temporary Loss of Privileges: For minor acts of non- 600.4 RULE VIOLATION PROCEDURES
conformance or minor violations of facility rules, staff may Minor acts of non-conformance to the rules
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to may be handled informally by any correctional
☒ ☐ ☐
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less officer (15 CCR 1081(b))
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and
supervisory approval.
(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or A sampling of discipline packets was reviewed
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor and were found to be commensurate with the
violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the violation. Notification requirements, timelines
staff member observing the act and submitted to the and due process were adhered to in all packets
disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations reviewed.
☒ ☐ ☐
may include, but are not limited to: Of the inmates that were interviewed, all had
either, prior experience in accessing,
completing and submitting a grievance or, if
they had never filed a grievance they were
aware of the process to obtain one.
1. Loss of good time/work time. 600.8.4 DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS
Disciplinary decisions shall be based on the
☒ ☐ ☐
preponderance of evidence presented during the
disciplinary hearing.
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2. Placement in disciplinary separation. 600.4.3 ADMINISTRATIVE
SEGREGATION HOUSING
Inmates who are accused of a major rule
violation may be moved to administrative
segregation housing for pre-hearing detention,
☒ ☐ ☐ with the Shift Supervisor’s approval, if there is
a threat to safety or security. Inmates placed in
pre-hearing detention are subject to the
property and privilege restrictions
commensurate with segregated confinement (15
CCR 1081(d))
3. Disciplinary separation diet. 600.11 GUIDELINES FOR
DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS
The sanctions imposed for rule violations can
range from counseling, loss of privileges, extra
work, loss of good and/or work time and
segregation and a disciplinary isolation diet as
provided in the Disciplinary Segregation
Policy. To the extent that there is available
therapy, counseling or other interventions
☒ ☐ ☐
designed to address and correct underlying
reasons or motivations for sexual abuse, the
facility shall consider whether to require an
inmate being disciplined for sexual abuse to
participate in such interventions as a condition
of access to programming or other benefits (28
CFR 115.78(d)).
Of the disciplinary packets reviewed, this
sanction was not imposed as a sanction.
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. ☒ ☐ ☐ See above
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority 600.7 HEARING OFFICER
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such The Jail Commander shall appoint at least one
consequences. hearing officer to preside and conduct
disciplinary hearings of major rule violations.
The hearing officer should be a qualified
supervisor or suitably trained designee who will
have the responsibility and authority to rule on
☒ ☐ ☐ charges of inmate rule violations. The hearing
officer shall also have the power to impose
sanctions. The hearing officer shall not
investigate nor preside over any inmate
disciplinary hearing on cases where he/she was
a witness or was directly involved in the
incident that generated the complaint (15 CCR
1081(a))
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are See above
☒ ☐ ☐
involved in the charges.
Such charges pending against an inmate shall be acted on
with the following provisions and within specified ☒ ☐ ☐
timeframes:
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1. A copy of the report, and/or a separate written notice 600.6 NOTIFICATIONS
of the violation(s), shall be provided to the inmate. An inmate charged with a major rule violation
shall be given a written description of the
incident and the rules violated at least 24 hours
☒ ☐ ☐ prior to a disciplinary hearing.
Of the inmates interviewed, all reported that
they received notice of the violations in most
cases immediately but always within 24 hours.
Documentation confirmed this as well.
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be 600.8 HEARING PROCEDURE
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has Inmates charged with major rule violations are
been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate entitled to be present at a hearing unless waived
has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing in writing or excluded because their behavior
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time poses a threat to facility safety, security and
through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good ☒ ☐ ☐ order (15 CCR 1081(c)(2)). Staff shall inform
cause. the hearing officer when any inmate is excluded
or removed from a scheduled hearing and shall
document the reasons for the exclusion or
removal. A copy of the report shall be
forwarded to the Jail Commander.
3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her 600.8 HEARING PROCEDURE
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses The hearing officer shall disclose to the accused
and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have inmate all witnesses who will be participating
access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is in the hearing. Inmates have no right to cross-
illiterate or the issues are complex. examine witnesses. However, the accused
inmate may be permitted to suggest questions
☒ ☐ ☐
that the hearing officer, in his/her discretion,
may ask.
Of the inmates interviewed, all reported that
they were present for their disciplinary hearing
and although none reported calling witnesses,
they were aware that they could do so.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours 600.8 HEARING PROCEDURE
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in Unless waived in writing by the inmate,
writing. hearings may not be held in less than 24 hours
☒ ☐ ☐ from the time of notification (15 CCR
1081(c)(1)).
In all discipline packets reviewed, hearings
occurred within the required timeframe.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 600.8.5 REPORT OF FINDINGS
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the All disciplinary hearing reports and dispositions
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager shall be reviewed by the Jail Commander or the
or designee. authorized designee soon after the final
disposition. Inmates in disciplinary segregation
☐ ☐ ☐ shall receive visits from the Jail Commander or
the authorized designee at least once every
seven days as part of the disciplinary review
process (15 CCR 1081(c)(3))
All major discipline dispositions are reviewed
by the facility manager.
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6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by 600.8 HEARING PROCEDURE
the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the Absent a safety or security concern, all staff
reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record reports and evidence, including exculpatory
shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5. evidence, obtained during the disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐ investigation shall be made available to the
accused inmate prior to the hearing.
A sampling of discipline packets was reviewed
and in all cases, written notification to the
inmate was provided.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 600.9 DISCIPLINARY APPEALS
supervisor on all disciplinary action. Inmates wishing to appeal the decision of the
hearing officer must do so in writing within
five days of the decision. All appeals will be
☒ ☐ ☐
forwarded to the Jail Commander or the
authorized designee for review.
Of the appeals reviewed, all were appropriately
responded to within the required timeframe.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator 600.4.3 ADMINISTRATIVE
from administratively segregating any inmate from the SEGREGATION HOUSING
general population or program for reasons of personal, Inmates who are accused of a major rule
mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in violation may be moved to administrative
which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or segregation housing for pre-hearing detention,
community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a ☒ ☐ ☐ with the Shift Supervisor’s approval, if there is
review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations. a threat to safety or security. Inmates placed in
pre-hearing detention are subject to the
property and privilege restrictions
commensurate with segregated confinement (15
CCR 1081(d)).
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 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 isolation diet as
provided in the Disciplinary Segregation
(a) Loss of privileges.
Policy. To the extent that there is available
(b) Extra work detail.
therapy, counseling or other interventions
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours. ☒ ☐ ☐ designed to address and correct underlying
(d) Removal from work details. reasons or motivations for sexual abuse, the
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal facility shall consider whether to require an
Code Section 4019. inmate being disciplined for sexual abuse to
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal participate in such interventions as a condition
Code Section 4019. of access to programming or other benefits (28
CFR 115.78(d))
(g) Disciplinary separation.
A sampling of disciplinary packets was
(h) Disciplinary separation diet.
reviewed and reflect appropriate sanctions that
are commensurate with the violation.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY 600.10 LIMITATIONS ON
ACTIONS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
The U.S. and State Constitutions expressly
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly prohibit all cruel or unusual punishment.
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally, Additionally, there shall be the following
there shall be the following limitations: limitations (15 CCR 1083(a) through (i):
(a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30 ☒ ☐ ☐ Specific prohibited actions are listed in policy
consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility and were verified to be compliant with the
manager before the disciplinary separation status is Regulation.
continued. This review shall include a consultation with
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 601 DISCIPLINARY SEGREGATION
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2, Inmates in disciplinary segregation shall not be
1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and deprived of bedding or clothing except in cases
bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these where the inmate destroys such articles or uses
regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any them to attempt suicide (15 CCR 1083(b)). The
portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in ☒ ☐ ☐ decision to continue to deprive the inmate of
the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of these articles must be made by the Jail
such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such Commander or the authorized designee and
articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the reviewed every 24 hours.
facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period.
Inmates were interviewed and reported no
instance of this occurring.
(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of 601 DISCIPLINARY SEGREGATION
inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐ Verified in policy
inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5)
(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part 601 DISCIPLINARY SEGREGATION
2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary Verified in policy
☒ ☐ ☐
purposes.
Interviews of officers and inmates confirm that
this does not occur.
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary 601.4.9 BEDDING AND CLOTHING
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as Inmates in disciplinary segregation shall not be
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations deprived of bedding or clothing except in cases
where the inmate destroys such articles or uses
them to harm him/herself or others or for
☒ ☐ ☐
something other than the intended purpose.
Clothing and bedding shall be returned to the
inmate.
Inmates were interviewed and reported no
instance of this occurring.
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. Inmates were interviewed and reported no
☒ ☐ ☐
instance of this occurring.
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section 601.5 DISCIPLINARY ISOLATION DIET
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major Under no circumstances will an inmate be
violations of institutional rules. denied food as a means of punishment (15 CCR
1083(f)). A disciplinary isolation diet may only
☒ ☐ ☐ be used for major violations of jail rules (15
CCR 1083(g)).
A sampling of discipline packets was reviewed
and of those, the Disciplinary Isolation Diet
was not used as a disciplinary sanction.
(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, 601.5 DISCIPLINARY ISOLATION DIET
the facility manager shall approve the initial Verified in policy
☒ ☐ ☐
placement on the disciplinary separation diet and
ensure that medical staff is notified.
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(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the 601.5 DISCIPLINARY ISOLATION DIET
facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☒ ☐ ☐ Verified in policy
that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except 601.4.4 MAIL AND CORRESPONDENCE
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence Inmates in disciplinary segregation 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. In such
cases, mail privilege may be suspended. The
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail Commander or the authorized designee
shall approve all mail privilege suspensions that
exceed 72 hours. Legal mail shall not be
suspended from delivery to the inmate (15 CCR
1083(h))
Inmates were interviewed and reported no
instance of this occurring.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be 600.10 LIMITATIONS ON
suspended as a disciplinary measure. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
In no case shall access to the courts and/or legal
☒ ☐ ☐
counsel be suspended as a disciplinary measure.
Inmates were interviewed and reported no
instance of this occurring.
1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 600.8.5 REPORT OF FINDINGS
All documentation related to the disciplinary
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of process shall be retained and a copy should be
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered ☒ ☐ ☐ placed in the inmate’s file (15 CCR
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining 1081(c)(4)).
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition All inmate records are stored in the agency
of each. JMS system, ATIMS.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Minors are not held in the jail facilities. Minors
sections including those summarizing the regulations appearing for a court appearance are transported
identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply and supervised by probation staff.
☐ ☐ ☒
(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
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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.
1102 CLASSIFICATION
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
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
☐ ☐ ☒
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.
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1105 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
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
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.
(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
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.
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(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.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
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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PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008
BSC Code: 420
FACILITY NAME: Colusa County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: Other: Pre-73
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: July 23, 2019
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
X
Contains a weapons locker outside the security perimeter of
the facility, designed as outlined in these regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell, where applicable
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA) X There is no safety cell in this facility
Shower room available
X
2-99: Access to shower must be within the secure area
Provides secure vault or storage for inmate valuables X
Telephone(s) available for inmate use (PC § 851.5) X
2-99: Unobstructed access to hot and cold running water
for staff use. X
Temporary Holding Cell or Room (2.2)
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmate
Holds no more than 16 inmates X
Is not smaller than 40 square feet and has a clear ceiling
X
height of 8 feet or more
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closet (toilet), wash basin, and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3) None
X
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050
and 1053
Holds inmates for four hours or less X
Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a
X
clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
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Is at least 160 square feet X
Contains sufficient seating to accommodate all inmates X
Contains water closets (toilets), wash basins and drinking
X
fountains as specified by these regulations
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff
X
Detoxification/Sobering Cell (2.4)
X
01: Name change to “sobering cell.”
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
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Has padded partitions located next to toilet fixtures X
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
Padding on floor X
01: A shower is accessible in the secure portion of the
facility X
Safety Cell (2.5) The safety cell has been decommissioned and is
Contains 48 square feet with one floor dimension of a least X being used for storage.
6 feet and a clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more
Is limited to one inmate X
Contains a flushing ring toilet, mounted flush with the floor,
X
with controls located outside the cell
Padded floor, door and walls X
Equipped with a variable intensity, security light,
X
inaccessible to the occupant
Has one or more vertical view panels, not more than 4
inches wide nor less than 24 inches long, which provide a X
view of the entire cell
Has a food pass with lockable shutter no more than 4 inches
high and, with between 26 and 32 inches from the bottom of X
the food pass to the floor
01: Wall or ceiling mounted devices are inaccessible to
inmate occupant. X
Single Occupancy Cells (2.6)
X
Maximum capacity of one inmate
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I
X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
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Contain a bunk, desk and seat (Desk and seat not required in
Type I facilities.) X
Double Occupancy Cells (2.7) There are no double occupancy cells in this
X facility.
Maximum capacity of two inmates
Contain a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area in Type I
X
facilities and 70 square feet in Type II and III facilities
Have a minimum clear ceiling height of 8 feet and a
X
minimum width of 6 feet
Contain a water closet (toilet), wash basin and drinking
X
fountain as specified by these regulations
Contain 2 bunks, 1 desk and 1 seat (Desk and seat not
required in Type I facilities.) X
Dormitories (2.8)
(Note: 2001 regulations reduced the double bunk
requirement from 75 to 70 square feet and added provision
for triple bunks. This is the “least restrictive standard.”
2005 revisions added clarifying language, but did not
change the calculations.)
Contain at least 50 square feet of floor area per inmate for
single bed units; at least 70 square feet of floor space per X
inmate for double bed units; and, at least 90 square feet for
triple bed units. Eight foot clear ceiling height required.
(To calculate double bunked RC: 70 square feet divided by
2 inmates = 35 square feet + 35 square feet dayroom = 70
square feet per inmate. To calculate triple bunked RC: 90
square feet divided by 3 inmates=30 square feet + 35
square feet dayroom=65 square feet per inmate.)
Designed for no fewer than 4 and no more than 64 inmates X
Provide access to toilets separate from wash basins and
X
drinking fountains as specified by these regulations
Provide storage space for each inmate's personal items (NA
Type I) X
Dayrooms (2.9)
(Required for inmates in Type II and III facilities (excluding
"special use" cells) and inmate workers in Type I facilities.)
X
Contain 35 square feet of floor area per inmate, exclusive of
3 foot wide corridors in front of cells/rooms
2-99: Deleted 3 foot corridor in front of cells/rooms
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Contain tables and seating to accommodate the maximum
number of inmates allowed access at a given time. (Note
2001 revisions added reference to access at a given time X
and are the least restrictive standard.)
Exercise Area (2.10)
Provided in Type II and III facilities. Type IV facilities X
must have a recreation area or provide community access to
one.
Clear height of 15 feet X
Has required surface area: 80 % of maximum rated inmate
capacity, multiplied by 50 square feet, divided by number of
X
one-hour exercise periods per day, equals the required
surface area.
2-99: Provides free access to a toilet, wash basin and
X
drinking fountain
Provides adequate security
X
Program/Multipurpose Space (2.11) (NA Type I)
There is sufficient area and furnishings to meet the needs of
X
the facility programs. (See regulation for discussion of
applicability to Type IV.)
Medical Examination Room (2.12)
There is one suitably equipped medical exam room in every
Type II or III facility designed to house 25 or more inmates. X
2-99: Required in all facilities that provide on-site health
care.
Located within the security area and provide for privacy of
X
inmates
Not less than 100 square feet of floor space with no single
X
dimension less than 7 feet
Provide hot and cold running water
2-99: Hot and cold running water in any room where X
medical procedures are provided
2-99: Lockable storage for medical supplies
X
Pharmaceutical Storage Space (2.13)
There is lockable storage space for medical supplies and X
pharmaceuticals (Title 15 § 1216).
Medical Care Housing (2.14) There is no specific medical care housing in this
facility.
X
Applicable to Type II and III facilities where the facility
program indicates special medical care housing is needed.
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Housing is located within the security area, accessible to
both male and female inmates, but not in the living area of X
either.
Provides lockable storage area for medical instruments X
2-99: Negative pressure isolation rooms are designed to the
community standard. X
Hare Care Space (2.15)
X
Space and equipment are available.
Commissary (2.16) (NA Type I)
X
Inmates can purchase specified items.
There is secure storage for commissary stock.
01: Revisions limit requirement for secure storage to
circumstances when commissary supplies are kept X
within the security perimeter.
Dining Facilities (2.17) (NA Type I)
X
There are 15 square feet and sufficient tables and seating for
each inmate being fed.
Dining space does not include toilets, wash basins or
showers, without an appropriate visual barrier.
X
2-99: Visual barrier requirement deleted for wash basins
Visiting Space (2.18)
X
There is sufficient visiting area.
Safety Equipment Storage (2.19)
Adequate space is provided to store equipment such as fire X
extinguishers, SCBA, emergency lights, etc.
Janitors' Closet (2.20)
A securely lockable janitor’s closet provides sufficient X
storage for cleaning implements and supplies and is located
within the security area (Type II only).
A mop sink is available within the security area (Type II).
It may be outside the security area in CH, TH and Types I,
X
III & IV.
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Storage Room (2.21)
One or more storage rooms are required to accommodate a
minimum of 80 cubic feet of storage per inmate for inmate
clothing and personal property, institutional clothing,
bedding and supplies. X
(Type I facilities may be excluded from storage space
requirement for personal and institutional clothing unless
clothing is issued.)
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
(Prior to 2005 this was N/A for Type III and IV housing
only minimum security inmates. In 2005 applicability was
extended to all CH, TH, Type I, II, III and IV facilities
regardless of security level.)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
surveillance is used, it is located primarily in corridors,
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits. X
2-99: Video monitoring option and references to electronic
surveillance located primarily in corridors, elevators
or points in security perimeter were deleted.
08: Audio monitoring system shall be located 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,
capable of alerting personnel who can respond
immediately. Central control requirement deleted.
Laundry Facilities (2.23) There are no onsite laundry facilities.
Type IV facilities make provision for washing and drying X
personal laundry.
Emergency Power (2.24)
There is an emergency power source available and capable
of providing minimal lighting in all areas and maintaining
X
fire and life safety, security, communication and alarm
systems.
Confidential Interview Rooms (2.25) Confidential interview rooms are located at Court
Holding.
There is at least one suitably furnished confidential
interview room in every Type II facility designed for 25 or X
more inmates.
2-99: Applicable to every facility which provides on-site
health care
Located in the security area, accessible by both male and
X
female inmates
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Provides at least 70 square feet floor area with no single
dimension less than 6 feet X
Attorney Interview Space (2.26) (NA Type IV)
X
Available and provides for confidentiality
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; one is provided in every single and double
occupancy cell and at the following ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
X
1:16 in holding cells;
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayroom occupants no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible at no specified ratio in exercise areas.
Privacy requirement deleted.
See regulation for calculations of urinal substitutions.
Wash basins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; one is provided in
every single and double occupancy cell and at the following
ratio elsewhere:
1:10 in dormitories (changed from 1:8 in 2001);
1:8 in detoxification/sobering cells;
X
1:20 in exercise areas; and,
Accessible to dayrooms at no specified ratio.
2-99: Accessible in exercise areas at no specified ratio
See regulation for calculations of wash basin trough
substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
One is provided in every single and double occupancy cell
and in dormitories. Accessible to inmates in dayrooms
2-99: One is provided in every single and double X
occupancy cell, holding and staging cells and
detoxification cells. It must be accessible to inmates
in dayrooms and exercise areas.
The water outlet (bubbler) is mechanically actuated and at
an angle that prevents wastewater from flowing over the
outlet (bubbler). There is a mouth guard on the water outlet. X
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
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Showers (3.4)
Available at a ratio of 1:20; provide hot and cold or
tempered water; shower stalls/areas are designed and
constructed of materials that are impervious to water and
X
soap so that they may be easily cleaned.
2-99: Ratio changed from 1:16; specified that shower areas
must provide modesty for inmates, with staff ability
to supervise.
Beds/Bunks (3.5)
At least 30 inches wide and 76 inches long with 21 inches
between pans; constructed of pan bottom type or concrete;
securely fastened to the floor and/or wall in facilities higher X
than minimum security.
01: Must be elevated off the floor.
Must have a solid bottom.
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting in housing units, dayrooms and activity areas is
sufficient to permit easy reading by a person with normal
vision, and is not less than 20 foot-candles at desk level and
in the grooming area. Night lighting is sufficient for
X
purposes of supervision.
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design in areas higher than minimum security.
Windows (3.7)
In housing areas higher than minimum security, windows
X
that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5 inches in
on dimension.
Cell Padding (3.8)
The floors and partition are padded in detoxification cells.
In safety cells, floors, doors, walls and everything on them X
are padded. All padded cells are equipped with a tamper
resistant fire sprinkler approved by the SFM.
All padding is: approved for use by the SFM; nonporous; at
least ½ inch thick; of a unitary or laminated construction;
X
firmly bonded to all surfaces; and, without exposed seams.
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Mirrors/Shelves/Clothes Hooks (3.9)
X
A mirror of a material appropriate to the level of security is
provided near each wash basin.
Consistent with security needs, shelves and clothes hooks
are provided wherever feasible. X
2-99: Requirement for shelves and hooks deleted
Clothes hooks are of a collapsible hook type
2-99: Requirement for hooks deleted X
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
X
inmate.
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Table/Seat (3.11) (NA Type I)
A table and seat is provided in single and double occupancy X
cells.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
(NA type IV and Minimum Security Facilities)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
perimeter of the facility. Lockers have individual X
compartments, locks and keys.
08: “No weapons are brought into the security area”
deleted from the regulation.
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 X
areas of non-compliance that are applicable to the facility
type and construction date in the "comments" section.)
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BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - BIENNIAL INSPECTION
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
BSCC Code: 0420
FACILITY: Colusa County Jail TYPE: II RC: 92
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: July 23, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
South Wing Single 1963 3 1 1 3 8' x 6' x 10' 1 1 1
Dorm 1963 1 10 12 12 27.5' x 16.4' x 10' 1 1 1 1
Dorm 1963 1 12 12 12 27.5' x 16.4' x 10' 2 1 1 1
Holding 1963 3 (5) (5) 8' x 6' x 10' 1 1 1
East Wing Dorm 1963 6 8 8 48 22.5' x 18' x 10' 1 1 1 1
North Wing Single 1963 2 1 1 2 6.2' x 8' x 10' 1 1 1
Dorm 1963 1 10 8 8 16' x 23.3' x 10' 1 1 1 1
Single 1963 2 1 1 2 6.2' x 8' x 10' 1 1 1
Single 1963 5 1 1 5 6' x 8' x 10' 1 1 1
Central Sobering 1963 2 (5) (10) 11' x 7.5' x 10'
Hall
*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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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: 430
FACILITY NAME: Colusa County Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH
6/94: ☐ 2/99: ☐ 2001: ☐ 2005: ☐ 2008: ☐ 2010: ☐
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply):
2013: ☐ 2017: ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: July 23, 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 There is a 9’ bench located in each holding cell
☒ ☐ ☐
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
or room shall be equipped with a bunk if inmates are to ☐ ☐ ☒
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..
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.
☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
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.
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.
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. There is one confidential interview room for
All facilities except Type IV facilities shall include attorney attorney client use in the court holding area.
☒ ☐ ☐
interview areas which provide for confidential consultation
with inmates.
1231.3.1 Toilets/urinals. There is one toilet in each holding cell.
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. There is one wash basin located in each holding
In temporary holding cells and temporary staging cells, wash cell.
☒ ☐ ☐
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 is one drinking fountain located in each
There must be a minimum of one drinking fountain in every holding cell.
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.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
☐ ☐ ☒
visibility for purposes of supervision
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.
A secure weapons locker shall be located outside the security ☒ ☐ ☐
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: 430
FACILITY: Colusa County Court Holding TYPE: CH RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Kimberly Moule DATE: July 23, 2019
ROOMS EACH ROOM
Cell Applicable # EACH CELL Total DIMENSIONS FIXTURES*
Location Type Standards Cells # Beds RC RC (L x W x H) T U W F S
Adult Court Holding
Court Holding 2 0 (6) (12) 10 X 66 1 1 1
*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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