BSCC
Colusa County, Detention Facility CH (2020-2022 inspection cycle)
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May 4, 2022
Joe Garofalo, Sheriff
Colusa County Sheriff’s Office
929 Bridge Street
Colusa, Ca 95988
RE: 2020/2022 BIENNIAL INSPECTION, PENAL CODE 6031, WELFARE & INSTITUTION
CODE 209
OF COLUSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TYPE II JAIL/COURTS HOLDING
Dear Sheriff Garofalo:
The 2020/2022 biennial inspection of the Colusa County Sheriff Office’s Jail and Court Holding
Facility has been completed. A pre-inspection briefing was held on January 13, 2022. The
detention facilities were inspected on April 27, 2022. The following facility was inspected:
JAIL COURT HOLDING
Colusa County Jail C o l u s a C o u nty Courts Holding
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031, these inspections were performed to determine
compliance with the Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities as outlined in Titles 15
and 24, California Code of Regulations. 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) for the separation requirements of juveniles
from incarcerated adults.
The complete Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) inspection report is enclosed
and consists of the following: this transmittal letter; a Title 15 Procedures checklist, outlining
applicable minimum standards for juvenile detention facilities; a Physical Plant Evaluation,
outlining applicable Title 24 minimum standards1; and the Living Area Space Evaluation (LASE),
summarizing the physical plant configuration and outlining the rated capacity of the facilities.
Please refer to the Title 15 Procedures Checklist for a summary of all relevant minimum
standards, indication of compliance or noncompliance, and information used to determine
compliance.
1
Facilities are assessed against Title 24 requirements in place at the time of design or significant remodel to the jail area.
Joe Garofalo
Sheriff
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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 separate cover; the dates of these inspections are included below.
FACILITY NAME FIRE AND LIFE MEDICAL/MENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITIONAL
SAFETY HEALTH HEALTH HEALTH
Colusa County 04/12/2021 09/14/21 09/14/21 09/14/21
Jail
Colusa County 04/12/22021 09/14/21 09/14/21 NA
CH
INSPECTION SCOPE
The inspection consisted of a review of the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office Policy and Procedure
Manual2, a site visit to review operations, physical plant, relevant documentation, and interviews
with administration, facility staff, people housed at the facility, and collaborative partners.
BSCC INSPECTION
Title 15, CCR Minimum Standards
The inspection consisted of a review of policies and procedures related specifically to applicable
Title 15, CCR sections3, a site visit to review operations, a physical plant evaluation, a review of
relevant documentation, and interviews with administration staff, facility staff, inmates and
collaborative partners.
Upon final review of all documentation, there are no outstanding items of noncompliance with
Title 15 at the Colusa County Jail Facility. Please refer to the Procedures Checklist for detailed
information.
Title 24, CCR Physical Plant
There were no changes made to the physical plant of the Colusa County Jail and your rated
capacity remains at 92. Please see the Physical Plant Evaluation for more information.
There were no changes made to the physical plant of the Colusa Court Holding and your rated
capacity remains at 0. Please see the Physical Plant evaluation for more information.
2 BSCC reviews only those policy and procedures required by, and applicable to, Title 15, CCR. BSCC staff do not
“approve” policies and procedures or assess them for constitutional or legal issues. Agencies should seek review
through their legal advisor, risk manager, and other persons deemed appropriate for such evaluation.
3 BSCC reviews only those policy and procedures required by, and applicable to, Title 15, CCR. BSCC staff 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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Joe Garofalo
Sheriff
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There are no outstanding items of noncompliance with Title 24 minimum standards.
Training
According to the most recent Standards and Training for Corrections audit, the Colusa County
Sheriff’s Office is in compliance with all relevant regulations, mandates and mitigating
circumstances, if applicable.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Compliance Monitoring
We reviewed the Colusa County Jail, and found no violations of the JJDPA. Please refer to Title
15 Procedures checklist for detailed information.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
On April 27, 2022, BSCC staff held an Exit Briefing with your staff. During that briefing, BSCC
staff provided an overview of the biennial inspection and provided technical assistance and best
practices. Because there were no noncompliance issues, your agency is not required to provide
a Corrective Action Plan.
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This concludes the 2020/2022 biennial inspection cycle report for the Colusa County
Correctional and Court Holding facilities. We want to express our gratitude to Sergeant
Kristopher Cooper for gathering the information needed during this inspection cycle. I am
available to assist as needed and provide technical assistance when requested. I look forward
to continuing to work together. Please do not hesitate to email me at
matthew.schuler@bscc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Matthew Schuler
Field Representative
Facilities Standards and Operations Division
Enclosures
cc: Presiding Judge, Colusa County Superior Court*
Grand Jury, Colusa County*
Chair, Board of Supervisors, Colusa County*
County Administrator, Colusa County*
*Copies of full inspection are available upon request or are available online at
www.bscc.ca.gov.
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TYPE II AND III FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0420
FACILITY NAME: Colusa County Jail FACILITY TYPE: II
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Kristopher Cooper
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler/Jill Farris DATE: April 27, 2022
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1020 CORRECTIONS OFFICER CORE COURSE2 Per STC- All required training is current.
(a) In addition to the provisions of California Penal Code The agency was found in compliance with
Section 831.5, all custodial personnel of a Type I, II, III, or
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations by the BSCC Standards and
IV facility shall successfully complete the “Corrections Training for Corrections division.
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 Per STC- All required training is current.
the course of instruction required by Penal Code Section
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 Per STC- All required training is current.
Prior to assuming supervisory duties, jail supervisors shall The agency was found in compliance with
complete the core training requirements pursuant to Section ☒ ☐ ☐ regulations by the BSCC Standards and
1020, Corrections Officer Core Course. Training for Corrections division.
In addition, supervisory personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV Per STC- All required training is current.
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 Per STC- All required training is current.
Managerial personnel of any Type I, II, III or IV jail shall be The agency was found in compliance with
required to complete either the STC management course (as
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations by the BSCC Standards and
described in Section 182, Title 15, CCR) or the POST Training for Corrections division.
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 Per STC- All required training is current.
With the exception of any year that a core training module The agency was found in compliance with
is successfully completed, all facility/system administrators,
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations by the BSCC Standards and
managers, supervisors, and custody personnel of a Type I, Training for Corrections division.
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
218.2 MINIMUM STAFFING LEVELS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each ☒ ☐ ☐ 218.3 STAFFING PLAN
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and REQUIREMENTS
operation of the programs and activities required by these
regulations.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at 218 STAFFING PLAN
least one employee on duty at all times in a local detention
facility or in the building which houses a local detention ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC Staff verified by staffing roster.
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 218 STAFFING PLAN
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 201.3 SUPERVISION OF INMATES
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Per agency policy: “…When both male and
immediately available and accessible to such females. female inmates are held at this facility, a
Note: Reference PC§ 4021. minimum of one male and one female
correctional officer should be on-duty in the
jail at all times…”
☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed the facility staffing
roster & shift schedule and determined the
agency is in compliance with this
regulation.
To determine if there is a sufficient number of personnel for 201.3 SUPERVISION OF INMATES
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.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504.3 SAFETY CHECKS
Per Agency Policy: “…twice every 60
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through minutes..staggered…”
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no
more than a 60-minute lapse between safety checks. ☒ ☐ ☐ BSCC staff reviewed various shift logs of
safety check from April 2021 through
November 2021. During the documentation
review, BSCC staff determined the agency
was compliant with this regulation.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of 504.3 SAFETY CHECKS
☒ ☐ ☐
routine safety checks.
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1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 402.6 FIRE TRAINING
Per Agency Policy: “…within the first six
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6030(c), whenever there is ☒ ☐ ☐ months of assignment to the facility, all
an inmate in custody, there shall be at least one person on staff members receive training on the use
duty at all times who meets the training standards of the facility’s firefighting equipment…”
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.
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3 Policy last updated on (03/03/2022)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and The agency’s policy was last reviewed and
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and updated on 03/03/2021 for compliance with
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed this regulation.
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be
made available to all employees.
☒ ☐ ☐
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections c and d do not apply and have
been deleted.
(a) The manual for Temporary Holding, Type I, II, and III
facilities shall provide for, but not be limited to, the
following:
(1) Table of organization, including channels of 100 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
☒ ☐ ☐
communications. AND RESPONSIBILITY
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 106.2 JAIL COMMANDER
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. RESPONSIBILITIES
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 511 USE OF FORCE (9 subsections)
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS (9
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ subsections)
Section 3407. 512.9 Pregnant Inmates
(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
administrator is empowered to use.
(6) Security and control including: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) physical counts of inmates, 501 INMATE COUNTS
“…once every eight hours…”
☒ ☐ ☐ 400.9 Escape procedure emergency count
900.9 Meal Service
(B) searches of the facility and inmates, ☒ ☐ ☐ 513 SEARCHES (10 subsections)
(C) contraband control, and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 513.6 Contraband Searches
(D) key control. 210 KEY AND ELECTRONIC ACCESS
☒ ☐ ☐ DEVICE CONTROL
210.2.3 Key Control
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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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
measures of the facility including security measures specific
*Agency needs to provide a document
to prevention of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
stating they completed an Annual Security
Review that includes measures of the
☒ ☐ ☐
facility, including security measures specific
to the prevention of sexual abuse and
sexual harassment.
(7) Emergency procedures include: 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section ☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 400.9 Escape
☒ ☐ ☐ 400.7 Riots
400.8 Hostages
(C) mass arrests; 400 FACILITY EMERGENCIES
400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the
☒ ☐ ☐
Jail
214.3.1 Providing Advance Information
(D) natural disasters; 401.2 Emergency Staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ 404.3 Evacuation Plan
804.4 Emergency Plan-water
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 403.2.3 Inspection and Testing
(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 507 MANAGEMENT OF WEAPONS AND
chemical agents, and related security devices. CONTROL DEVICES
507.4 Other Weapons, Tools, and
☒ ☐ ☐
Chemical Agents
507.5 Storage of Weapons, Chemical
Agents, and Control Devices
(8) Suicide Prevention. 712 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
712.4 Basic Mental Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
724.1 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND
INTERVENTION (8 subsections)
(9) Segregation of Inmates. 505 SPECIAL MANAGEMENT INMATES
☒ ☐ ☐ (10 subsections)
508 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 606 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
sexual harassment. (15 subsections)
307 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
TRAINING; subsection 307.3 Member
Training
☒ ☐ ☐
503 INMATE HANDBOOK AND
ORIENTATION; subsection 503.2.1 initial
orientation
508.11 PREA considerations
(classification)
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(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 108 DISCRIMINATORY HARASSMENT
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting (9 subsections)
any abuse. ☒ ☐ ☐ 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse,
Harassment, and Retaliation
606.5 Retaliation
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding, 606 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be (15 subsections)
limited to, the following: 606.3 PREA Coordinator (reporting)
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report 606.5 Retaliation
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual
.
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 606 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
community members, and other interested third-parties (15 subsections)
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ 606.3 PREA Coordinator (reporting)
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
.
facility.
1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 712 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
712.4 Basic Mental Health Services
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 724.1 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, ☒ ☐ ☐ INTERVENTION (8 subsections)
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct 724.1 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND
contact with inmates. INTERVENTION: Subsection 724.4 Staff
☒ ☐ ☐
Training
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon 711 MEDICAL SCREENING: Subsection
☒ ☐ ☐
intake and prior to housing assignment. 711.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among 502.3.1 Medical Pre-Screening Form
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. 508.5 Initial Classification
724.5 Screening and Intervention
☒ ☐ ☐
724.6 Suicide Watch
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 712.4 Basic Mental Health Services
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 724 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND
procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ INTERVENTION
724.6.1 Intervention
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. 724.6.2 Notification
☒ ☐ ☐
725.4 Documentation
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 724.3 Suicide Prevention Team
attempted suicides as defined by the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
administrator.
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1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402 FIRE SAFETY
402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department
☒ ☐ ☐
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression
which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a 402.7 Inspections
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection
record; ☒ ☐ ☐
BSCC staff reviewed Jan. 2020 – Dec
2021 inspections provided by agency (24)
and found them in compliance.
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 402.7 Inspections
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires
inspections at least once every two years;
☒ ☐ ☐ On 01/13/2021, State Fire Marshall
Inspector found 11 violations and failed
facility. Return inspection conducted
04/12/2021, facility passed.
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 404.3 Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of 404.3 Evacuation Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
1040 POPULATION ACCOUNTING 500 POPULATION MANAGEMENT
Each facility administrator shall maintain an inmate ☒ ☐ ☐
demographics accounting system which reflects the monthly
average daily population of sentenced and non-sentenced
inmates by categories of male, female and juvenile.
Facility administrators shall provide the BSCC with 500.4 Data Collection
applicable inmate demographic information as described in ☒ ☐ ☐ 1103.5 Daily Inmate Population Report
the Jail Profile Survey.
1041 INMATE RECORDS 208 INMATE RECORDS
208.3 Record Maintenance
(a) Each facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV
facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the
maintenance of individual inmate records which shall ☒ ☐ ☐
include, but not be limited to, intake information, personal
property receipts, commitment papers, court orders, reports
of disciplinary actions taken, medical orders issued by the
responsible physician and staff response, and non-medical
information regarding disabilities and other limitations.
(b) Each facility administrator shall collect accurate, 606.3 PREA Coordinator
uniform data for every allegation of sexual abuse at facilities
under its direct control and from other facilities with which
it contracts for the confinement of its inmates. The data ☒ ☐ ☐
collected shall include, at a minimum, the data necessary to
satisfy the reporting requirements of 34 U.S.C. section
30303(a)(1) (federal survey on sexual violence).
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 208 INMATE RECORDS
208.3 Record Maintenance
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and 209 REPORT PREPARATION
procedures for the maintenance of written records and
☒ ☐ ☐
209.3 Required Reporting
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
a detention facility or other person.
Such records shall include the names of the persons BSCC Staff reviewed incident reports (21).
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and
the date and time of the occurrence.
BSCC staff reviewed a sampling of several
types of incident reports written by jail staff
☒ ☐ ☐ during this inspection cycle. The reports
contained all the information required by this
regulation and the agency's policy.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned BSCC Staff reviewed incident reports (21).
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
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 ☒ ☐ ☐
dissemination of information to the public, to other
government agencies, and to the news media. The public and
inmates shall have available for review the following
material:
(a) The Board of State and Community Corrections
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 ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(2) 1061, Inmate Education Plan ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(3) 1062, Visiting ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(4) 1063, Correspondence ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(5) 1064, Library Service ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(6) 1065, Exercise and Recreation ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(7) 1066, Books, Newspapers, Periodicals and Writings ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(8) 1067, Access to Telephone ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(9) 1068, Access to Courts and Counsel ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(10) 1069, Inmate Orientation ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(11) 1070, Individual/Family Service Programs ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(12) 1071, Voting ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(13) 1072, Religious Observance ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(14) 1073, Inmate Grievance Procedure ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(15) 1080, Rules and Disciplinary Penalties ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(16) 1081, Plan for Inmate Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(17) 1082, Forms of Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
(18) 1083, Limitations on Discipline ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
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(19) 1200, Responsibility for Health Care Services ☒ ☐ ☐ 215.2 Responsibilities
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 514 REPORTING IN-CUSTODY
DEATHS
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors. 514.5 In-Custody Death Review
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures ☒ ☐ ☐
to ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody
death within 30 days. The review team shall include the
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
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor 514.3 Mandatory Reporting
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒
lockup, or court holding facility:
Minors are not held in this facility
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A copy ☐ ☐ ☒
of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar days
after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
☐ ☐ ☒
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. Any
inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 508 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
508.4 Classification Plan
(a) Each administrator of a temporary holding, Type I, II, or
III facility shall develop and implement a written
classification plan designed to properly assign inmates to
BSCC staff reviewed print-screen records
housing units and activities according to the categories of sex,
from the Inmate Jail Management System
age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged,
screen (11).
physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive
behavior, risk of being sexually abused, or sexually harassed
☒ ☐ ☐
and other criteria which will provide for the safety of the
inmates and staff. Such housing unit assignment shall be
accomplished to the extent possible within the limits of the
available number of distinct housing units or cells in a facility.
The written classification plan shall be based on objective
criteria and include receiving screening performed at the time
of intake by trained personnel, and a record of each inmate's
classification level, housing restrictions, and housing
assignments.
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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
order to properly assign inmates to housing, work,
rehabilitation programs, and leisure activities. Such a plan
shall include the use of as much information as is available
about the inmate and from the inmate and shall provide for ☒ ☐ ☐
a channel of appeal by the inmate to the facility
administrator or designee. An inmate who has been
sentenced to more than 60 days may request a review of his
classification plan no more often than 30 days from his last
review.
Subsection b does not apply and has been deleted.
(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 508.6 Classification Upon Housing
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a
BSCC Staff reviewed classification records
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the
☒ ☐ ☐ (11).
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 715 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
715.2.1 Exposure Control Officer
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is
completed.
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 715.3.1 Surveillance -(a) Medical
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she Screening
has or has had any communicable diseases, such as
tuberculosis or has observable symptoms of tuberculosis or
BSCC staff reviewed Medical Pre-
any other communicable diseases, or other special medical
Screening form used to identify person not
problem identified by the health authority. The response
☒ ☐ ☐
suitable for incarceration, it includes a
shall be noted on the booking form and/or screening device.
check box for “…Apparent illness (high
fever, shaking, chills, excessinve sweating,
Hx of Alcohol withdrawl, appears ill)…”
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES 713 MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING AND
EVALUATION
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ☒ ☐ ☐ 713.3 MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered
inmates, and may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Per Agency 713.1 Purpose and Scope:
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally “…the initial health screening takes place
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears at the time of booking…”
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 505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others. Segregation
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1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 505 SPECIAL MANAGEMENT INMATES
505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Segregation
develop written policies and procedures which provide for 508 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
the administrative segregation of inmates who are 508.4 Classification Plan
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that
508.10 Single-Occupancy Cells
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is
☒ ☐ ☐
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and 505.6 Maintenance of Programs and
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Services
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1055 USE OF SAFETY CELL 517 SAFETY AND SOBERING CELLS
517.1.1 Definitions
The safety cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.5, shall be used to hold only those inmates who The facility does not have safety cells or
display behavior which results in the destruction of property reports to review. Even though the jail does
or reveals an intent to cause physical harm to self or others. not have safety cells, the agency does
have policies regarding use of the safety
☐ ☐ ☒ cell.
When staff become aware of an
incarcerated person in need of a protective
environment, they place the person in a
sobering cell and conduct safety checks
twice every thirty minutes.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the 517.3 Safety or Observation Cell
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and Procedures
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures governing safety cell use and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in a safety cell to a physician.
In no case shall the safety cell be used for punishment or as 517.2 Policy
☐ ☐ ☒
a substitute for treatment.
An inmate shall be placed in a safety cell only with the 517.3 Safety or Observation Cell
approval of the facility manager or designee, or responsible Procedures
☐ ☐ ☒
health care staff; continued retention shall be reviewed a
minimum of every four hours.
A medical assessment shall be completed within a maximum 517.3 Safety or Observation Cell
of 12 hours of placement in the safety cell or at the next daily ☐ ☐ ☒ Procedures
sick call, whichever is earliest.
The inmate shall be medically cleared for continued 517.3 Safety or Observation Cell
☐ ☐ ☒
retention every 24 hours thereafter. Procedures
The facility manager, designee or responsible health care 517.3 Safety or Observation Cell
staff shall obtain a mental health opinion/consultation with Procedures
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff on placement and retention,
which shall be secured within 12 hours of placement.
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Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 517.3 Safety or Observation Cell
every thirty minutes. Such observation shall be documented.
☐ ☐ ☒
Procedures
Procedures shall be established to assure administration of 517.3 Safety or Observation Cell
☐ ☐ ☒
necessary nutrition and fluids. Procedures
Inmates shall be allowed to retain sufficient clothing, or be 517.3 Safety or Observation Cell
provided with a suitably designed “safety garment,” to Procedures
provide for their personal privacy unless specific identifiable ☐ ☐ ☒
risks to the inmate's safety or to the security of the facility
are documented.
1056 USE OF SOBERING CELL 517 SAFETY AND SOBERING CELLS
517.1.1 Definitions
The sobering cell described in Title 24, Part 2, Section
1231.2.4, shall be used for the holding of inmates who are a
☒ ☐ ☐
threat to their own safety or the safety of others due to their
state of intoxication and pursuant to written policies and
procedures developed by the facility administrator.
Such inmates shall be removed from the sobering cell as 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
they are able to continue in the processing. ☒ ☐ ☐
In no case shall an inmate remain in a sobering cell over six 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
hours without an evaluation by a medical staff person or an
evaluation by custody staff, pursuant to written medical
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures in accordance with section 1213 of these
regulations, to determine whether the prisoner has an urgent
medical problem.
At 12 hours from the time of placement, all inmates will 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
receive an evaluation by responsible health care staff. ☒ ☐ ☐
Intermittent direct visual observation of inmates held in the 517.4 Sobering Cell Procedures
sobering cell shall be conducted no less than every half hour.
Such observation shall be documented.
BSCC Staff reviewed various paper logs
☒ ☐ ☐ documenting observation and sobering cell
logs safety checks (19), they were in
compliance of this regulation.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 602 INMATES WITH DISABILITIES
INMATES 602.3 Facility Manager Responsibilities
602.4 Officers Deputies Responsibilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional 602.3 Facility Manager Responsibilities
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.
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1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Agency has not used a restraint as defined
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
in this regulation during this inspection
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate cycle.
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
health care staff.
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 512.3 Use of Restraints – Control
☐ ☐ ☒
medical/mental health referral;
availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment; 512.7 Availability of CPR Equipment
☐ ☐ ☒
protective housing of restrained persons; ☐ ☐ ☒ 512.8 Restrained Inmate Holding
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and ☐ ☐ ☒ 512.6 Food, Hydration, and Sanitation
exercising of extremities. ☐ ☐ ☒ 512.5 Range of Motion
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
☐ ☐ ☒
substitute for treatment.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
behavior which results in the destruction of property or 512.2 Policy
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
☐ ☐ ☒
ambulatory.
Physical restraints should be utilized only when it appears
less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 512.3 Use of Restraints - Control
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
☐ ☐ ☒
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour.
A medical opinion on placement and retention shall be 512.3 Use of Restraints - Control
☐ ☐ ☒
secured within one hour from the time of placement.
A medical assessment shall be completed within four hours 512.3 Use of Restraints - Control
☐ ☐ ☒
of placement.
If the facility manager, or designee, in consultation with 512.3 Use of Restraints - Control
responsible health care staff determines that an inmate
cannot be safely removed from restraints after eight hours, ☐ ☐ ☒
the inmate shall be taken to a medical facility for further
evaluation.
Direct visual observation shall be conducted at least twice 512.3 Use of Restraints - Control
every thirty minutes to ensure that the restraints are properly
☐ ☐ ☒
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate. Such observation shall be documented.
While in restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone 512.8 Restrained Inmate Holding
or in a specified housing area for restrained inmates which ☐ ☐ ☒
makes provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
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.
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1058.5 RESTRAINTS AND PREGNANT INMATES 512.9 Pregnant Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
(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.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 512.9.1 Inmates in Labor
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the wrists,
☒ ☐ ☐
ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the safety and
security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who is 512.9.1 Inmates in Labor
currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
inmate during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☒ ☐ ☐
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she shall 512.9 Pregnant Inmates: “…Once
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and policies pregnancy has been confirmed, a pregnant
governing pregnant inmates. inmate should be advised of the policies
and procedures regarding the restraint of
pregnant inmates…”
705 Health Care for Pregnant Inmates
705.8 Advisement and Counseling:
“…Inmates who are pregnant shall be
advised of the provisions of this policy
manual, the Penal
Code, and the standards established by
the Board of State and Community
☒ ☐ ☐
Corrections related to pregnant inmates
(Penal Code § 3407(e); 15 CCR 1058.5). A
qualified health care professional or
counselor shall provide comprehensive and
unbiased counseling and information to
pregnant inmates regarding their
options…”
BSCC staff reviewed the Inmate
Orientation handout which addresses
health and restraint information for
pregnant inmates.
1059 USE OF REASONABLE FORCE TO 518 BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES
COLLECT DNA SPECIMENS, SAMPLES,
IMPRESSIONS
(a) Pursuant to Penal Code Section 298.1, authorized law
enforcement, custodial, or corrections personnel including ☒ ☐ ☐
peace officers, may employ reasonable force to collect blood
specimens, saliva samples, or thumb or palm print
impressions from individuals who are required to provide
such samples, specimens or impressions pursuant to Penal
Code Section 296 and who refuse following written or oral
request.
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(1) For the purpose of this regulation, the “use of 518.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
reasonable force” shall be defined as the force that an Samples
objective, trained and competent correctional ☒ ☐ ☐ Agency will not use force without a court
employee, faced with similar facts and circumstances, order or approval of legal counsel + the
would consider necessary and reasonable to gain Shift Supervisor.
compliance with this regulation.
(2) The use of reasonable force shall be preceded by 518.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
efforts to secure voluntary compliance. Efforts to secure Samples
voluntary compliance shall be documented and include
☒ ☐ ☐
an advisement of the legal obligation to provide the
requisite specimen, sample or impression and the
consequences of refusal.
(b) The force shall not be used without the prior written 518.5 Calculated Use of Force to Obtain
authorization of the facility watch commander on duty. The Samples
authorization shall include information that reflects the fact ☒ ☐ ☐
that the offender was asked to provide the requisite
specimen, sample, or impression and refused.
(c) If the use of reasonable force includes a cell extraction, 518.5.1 Video Recording
the extraction shall be videotaped, including audio. Video
shall be directed at the cell extraction event. The videotape
shall be retained by the agency for the length of time ☒ ☐ ☐
required by statute. Notwithstanding the use of the video as
evidence in a criminal proceeding, the tape shall be retained
administratively.
1061 INMATE EDUCATION PROGRAM 1005 INMATE EDUCATIONAL,
VOCATIONAL, AND REHABILITATION
The facility administrator of any Type II or III facility shall
☒ ☐ ☐ PROGRAMS
plan and shall request of appropriate public officials an
inmate education program.
When such services are not made available by the 1005.3 Inmate Programs Coordinator
appropriate public officials, then the facility administrator
☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop and implement an education program with
available resources.
Such a plan shall provide for the voluntary academic and/or 1005.4 Course Offerings
☒ ☐ ☐
vocational education of housed inmates.
Reasonable criteria for program eligibility shall be 1005.3 Inmate Programs Coordinator
established and an inmate may be excluded or removed ☒ ☐ ☐ 1005.6 Eligibility Requirements
based on sound security practices or failure to abide by
facility rules and regulations.
1062 VISITING 1010 Inmate Visitation
(a) The facility administrator shall develop written policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures for inmate visiting which shall provide for
as many visits and visitors as facility schedules, space, and
number of personnel will allow.
(TYPE II ONLY) 1010.3 Procedures
All inmates in Type II facilities are allowed at least two ☒ ☐ ☐
visits totaling at least one hour per inmate each week.
(TYPE III ONLY)
Inmates in Type III facilities are allowed one or more ☐ ☐ ☒
visits, totaling at least one hour per week.
(c) The visiting policies developed pursuant to this section 1010.7 General Visitation Rules
shall include provision for visitation by minor children of ☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate.
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(d) Video visitation may be used to supplement existing 1010.3.2 Video Visitation Not to Replace
visitation programs, but shall not be used to fulfill the In-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
onsite and participating in either in-person or video
☒ ☐ ☐
visitation. For purposes of this subsection, “onsite” is
defined as the location where the inmate is housed.
(f) Subdivision (d) shall not apply to facilities which (1)
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; Barriers, contact, noncontact, video
Visitation hours; *Facility provided visit schedule Mon-Fri
various times
Time inmates are allowed for visitation; and, No fewer than two thirty minute sessions
per person per week.
Any restrictions on inmate visitation. Discipline
1063 CORRESPONDENCE 1008 INMATE MAIL
☒ ☐ ☐
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for inmate correspondence which provide that:
(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that an inmate 1008.3 Mail Generally
☒ ☐ ☐
may send or receive;
(b) inmate correspondence may be read when there is a 1008.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail
valid security reason and the facility manager or his/her ☒ ☐ ☐ by Staff
designee approves;
(c) jail staff shall not review inmate correspondence to or 1008.4 Confidential Correspondence
from state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar
or holder of public office, and the State Board of State and
Community Corrections; however, jail authorities may ☒ ☐ ☐
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 Correspondence
☒ ☐ ☐
facility manager or the facility administrator; and,
(e) those inmates who are without funds shall be permitted 1008.10 Indigent Inmate Requests for
at least two postage paid envelopes and two sheets of paper Writing Materials
each week to permit correspondence with family members
☒ ☐ ☐
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.
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1064 LIBRARY SERVICES 1007 LIBRARY SERVICES
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for library service in all Type II, III, and IV
facilities. The scope of such service shall be determined by
the facility administrator. The library service shall include
☒ ☐ ☐
access to legal reference materials, current information on
community services and resources, and religious,
educational, and recreational reading material. In Type IV
facilities such a program can be either in-house or provided
through access to the community.
1065 EXERCISE AND RECREATION 1004 INMATE EVERCISE AND
RECREATION (8 subsections)
(a) The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures for an exercise and *BSCC staff reviewed Ad/Seg and general
recreation program, in an area designed for recreation,
☒ ☐ ☐
population rec yard and found it was
which will allow a minimum of three hours of exercise offered nearly every day.
distributed over a period of seven days. Such regulations as
are reasonable and necessary to protect the facility's security
and the inmates' welfare shall be included in such a program.
1066 BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, 1008.7 Books, Magazines, Newspapers,
AND WRITINGS and Periodicals
The facility administrator of a Type II or III facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which will permit
☒ ☐ ☐
inmates to purchase, receive and read any book, newspaper,
periodical, or writing accepted for distribution by the United
States Postal Service. Nothing herein shall be construed as
limiting the right of a facility administrator to:
(1) exclude any publications or writings based on any 1008.8 Rejection of Magazines and
☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate penological interest; Periodicals
(2) exclude obscene publications or writings, and mail 1008.8 Rejection of Magazines and
containing information concerning where, how, or from Periodicals
whom such matter may be obtained; and any matter of
a character tending to incite murder, arson, riot, violent
racism, or any other form of violence; any matter of a ☒ ☐ ☐
character tending to incite crimes against children; any
matter concerning unlawful gambling or an unlawful
lottery; the manufacture or use of weapons, narcotics,
or explosives; or any other unlawful activity;
(3) open and inspect any publications or packages 1008.6 Processing and Inspection of Mail
☒ ☐ ☐
received by an inmate; and by Staff
(4) restrict the number of books, newspapers, 1008.3 Mail Generally
periodicals, or writings the inmate may have in his/her ☒ ☐ ☐
cell or elsewhere in the facility at one time.
1067 ACCESS TO TELEPHONE 1009 INMATE TELEPHONE ACCESS
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and ☒ ☐ ☐
procedures which allow reasonable access to a telephone
beyond those telephone calls which are required by Section
851.5 of the Penal Code.
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1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 1009.5 Court-Ordered Telephone Calls
1009.6 Attorney-Client Telephone
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Consultation
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: 603 INMATE ACCESS TO COURTS AND
COUNSEL
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 603.3 Inmate Access
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and, 1008.3 Mail Generally
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 603.3 Inmate Access
1069 INMATE ORIENTATION 503 INMATE HANDBOOK AND
ORIENTATION
In Type II, III, and IV facilities, the facility administrator
shall develop written policies and procedures for the
☒ ☐ ☐
implementation of a program reasonably understandable to
inmates designed to orient a newly received inmate at the
time of placement in a living area.
Such a program shall be published and include, but not be
☐ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) correspondence, visiting, and telephone usage rules; ☒ ☐ ☐ 503.2.1 Initial Orientation
(2) rules and disciplinary procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 503.2.1 Initial Orientation
(3) inmate grievance procedures; ☒ ☐ ☐ 503.2.1 Initial Orientation
(4) programs and activities available and method of 503.2.1 Initial Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
application;
(5) medical services; ☒ ☐ ☐ 503.2.1 Initial Orientation
(6) classification/housing assignments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 503.2.1 Initial Orientation
(7) court appearance where scheduled, if known; ☒ ☐ ☐ 503.2.1 Initial Orientation
(8) voting, including registration; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 503.2.1 Initial Orientation
(9) zero tolerance policy against sexual abuse and 503.2.1 Initial Orientation
☒ ☐ ☐
sexual harassment.
1070 INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY SERVICE 215 COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND
PROGRAMS PUBLIC INFORMATION PLAN
The facility administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility shall
develop written policies and procedures which facilitate ☒ ☐ ☐
cooperation with appropriate public or private agencies for
individual and/or family social service programs for
inmates. Such a program shall utilize the services and
resources available in the community and may be in the form
of a resource guide and/or actual service delivery.
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The range and source of such services shall be at the 1005 INMATE EDUCATIONAL,
discretion of the facility administrator and may include: VOCATIONAL AND REHABILITATION
(a) risk and needs assessments; PROGRAMS
(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
The facility administrator of a Type I (holding sentenced
inmate workers) II, III or IV facility shall develop written
☒ ☐ ☐
policies and procedures whereby the county registrar of
voters allows qualified voters to vote in local, state, and
federal elections, pursuant to election codes.
1072 RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES 1014 RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS
The facility administrator of a Type I, II, III or IV facility ☒ ☐ ☐
shall develop written policies and procedures to provide
opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services,
practices and counseling on a voluntary basis.
1073 INMATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 610 INMATE GRIEVANCES (7
subsections)
(a) Each administrator of a Type II, III, or IV facility and
Type I facilities which hold inmate workers shall develop BSCC Staff reviewed grievances (21) and
written policies and procedures whereby any inmate may responses from staff from the 20/22
appeal and have resolved grievances relating to any ☒ ☐ ☐ inspection cycle. During the review, BSCC
conditions of confinement, including but not limited to: staff determined the grievances are
medical care; classification actions; disciplinary actions; compliant with this regulation and the
program participation; telephone, mail, and visiting agency’s policy.
procedures; and food, clothing, and bedding.
Such policies and procedures shall include:
(1) a grievance form or instructions for registering a 610.7 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
grievance;
(2) resolution of the grievance at the lowest appropriate 610.7 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
staff level;
(3) appeal to the next level of review; ☒ ☐ ☐ 610.7 Access to the Grievance System
(4) written reasons for denial of grievance at each level 610.7 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
of review which acts on the grievance;
(5) provision for response within a reasonable time 610.7 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
limit; and,
(6) provision for resolving questions of jurisdiction 610.7 Access to the Grievance System
☒ ☐ ☐
within the facility.
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(b) Grievance System Abuse: 610.7 Access to the Grievance System
The facility may establish written policy and procedure to 610.3.5 Frivolous Grievances
☒ ☐
control the submission of an excessive number of
grievances.
1080 RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PENALTIES 600 INMATE DISCIPLINE
Wherever discipline is administered, each facility BSCC staff reviewed over twenty-five rule
administrator shall establish written rules and disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐ violation reports from the 20/22 inspection
penalties to guide inmate conduct. cycle. During the review, BSCC staff
determined the reports are compliant with
this regulation and the agency’s policy.
Such rules and disciplinary penalties shall be stated simply 600 INMATE DISCIPLINE
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
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
impose a temporary loss of privileges, such as access to
☒ ☐ ☐
television, telephones, commissary, or lockdown for less
than 24 hours, provided there is written documentation and
supervisory approval.
(b) Punitive Actions: Major violations of facility rules or 600.3.2 Rule Violation Reports
repetitive minor acts of non-conformance or repetitive minor 600.4.1 Multiple Minor Rule Violations
violations of facility rules shall be reported in writing by the
☒ ☐ ☐ 600.4.2 Major Rule Violations
staff member observing the act and submitted to the
disciplinary officer. The consequences of such violations
may include, but are not limited to:
1. Loss of good time/work time. 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Sanctions
2. Placement in disciplinary separation. 600.4.3 Administrative Segregation
Housing
☐ ☐ ☒
600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
Sanctions
3. Disciplinary separation diet. 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☐ ☐ ☒
Sanctions
4. Loss of privileges mandated by regulations. 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
☒ ☐ ☐
Sanctions
A staff member with investigative and punitive authority 600.7 Hearing Officer
shall be designated as a disciplinary officer to impose such ☒ ☐ ☐
consequences.
Staff shall not participate in disciplinary review if they are 600.7 Hearing Officer
☒ ☐ ☐
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.
2. Unless declined by the inmate, a hearing shall be 600.6 Notifications
provided no sooner than 24 hours after the report has 600.8 Hearing Procedure
been submitted to the disciplinary officer and the inmate
has been informed of the charges in writing. The hearing ☒ ☐ ☐
may be postponed or continued for a reasonable time
through a written waiver by the inmate, or for good
cause.
3. The inmate shall be permitted to appear on his/her 600.3 Due Process
own behalf at the time of hearing and present witnesses 600.8 Hearing Procedure
and documentary evidence. The inmate shall have ☒ ☐ ☐
600.8.3 Staff Assistance
access to staff or inmate assistance when the inmate is
illiterate or the issues are complex.
4. A charge(s) shall be acted on no later than 72 hours 600.5 Investigations
after an inmate has been informed of the charge(s) in
☒ ☐ ☐
writing.
BSCC Staff verified charges were acted on
within 72 hours.
5. Subsequent to final disposition of disciplinary 600.5 Investigations
charges by the disciplinary officer, the charges and the
☒ ☐ ☐
action taken shall be reviewed by the facility manager
or designee.
6. The inmate shall be advised in a written statement by 600.8.5 Report of Findings
the fact-finders about the evidence relied on and the
☒ ☐ ☐
reasons for the disciplinary action. A copy of the record
shall be kept pursuant to Penal Code Section 4019.5.
7. There shall be a policy of review and appeal to a 600.9 Disciplinary Appeals
☒ ☐ ☐
supervisor on all disciplinary action.
(c) Nothing in this section precludes a facility administrator 600.4.3 Administrative Segregation
from administratively segregating any inmate from the Housing
general population or program for reasons of personal,
mental, or physical health, or under any circumstance in ☒ ☐ ☐
which the safety of the inmates, staff, program, or
community is endangered, pending disciplinary action or a
review as required by Section 1053 of these regulations.
(d) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of
conditions or restrictions that reasonably relate to a ☒ ☐ ☐
legitimate, non-punitive administrative purpose.
1082 FORMS OF DISCIPLINE 600.11 Guidelines for Disciplinary
Sanctions
The degree of punitive actions taken by the disciplinary
officer shall be directly related to the severity of the rule
infraction. Acceptable forms of discipline shall consist of,
but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Loss of privileges.
(b) Extra work detail.
☒ ☐ ☐
(c) Short term lockdown for less than 24 hours.
(d) Removal from work details.
(e) Forfeiture of “good time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(f) Forfeiture of “work time” credits earned under Penal
Code Section 4019.
(g) Disciplinary separation.
(h) Disciplinary separation diet.
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1083 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
ACTIONS
The Penal Code and the State Constitution expressly
prohibit all cruel and unusual punishment. Additionally,
there shall be the following limitations:
(a) If an inmate is on disciplinary separation status for 30
☒ ☐ ☐
consecutive days there shall be a review by the facility
manager before the disciplinary separation status is
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 SEPARATION
minimum furnishings and space specified in Title 24, Part 2,
1231.2.6 and 2.7. Occupants shall be issued clothing and
bedding as specified in Articles 13 and 14 of these
regulations and shall not be deprived of them through any
☒ ☐ ☐
portion of the day except that those inmates who engage in
the destruction of bedding or clothing may be deprived of
such articles. The decision to deprive inmates of such
articles of clothing and bedding shall be reviewed by the
facility manager or designee during each 24-hour period.
(c) The delegation of authority to any inmate or group of 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
inmates to exercise the right of punishment over any other ☒ ☐ ☐ 202 PROHIBITION ON INMATE
inmate or group of inmates (Penal Code section 4019.5) CONTROL
(d) In no case shall a safety cell, as specified in Title 24, Part 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
2, 1231.2.5, or any restraint device be used for disciplinary ☒ ☐ ☐
purposes.
(e) No inmate may be deprived of the implements necessary 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
to maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene as ☒ ☐ ☐
specified in Section 1265 of these regulations
(f) Food shall not be withheld as a disciplinary measure. ☒ ☐ ☐ 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
(g) The disciplinary separation diet described in section 601.5 Disciplinary Separation Diet
1247 of these regulations shall only be utilized for major ☒ ☐ ☐
violations of institutional rules.
(1) In addition to the provisions of Section 1247, 601.5 Disciplinary Separation Diet
the facility manager shall approve the initial
☒ ☐ ☐
placement on the disciplinary separation diet and
ensure that medical staff is notified.
(2) In consultation with medical care staff, the 601.5 Disciplinary Separation Diet
facility manager shall approve any continuation on ☒ ☐ ☐
that diet every 72 hours after the initial placement.
(h) Correspondence privileges shall not be withheld except 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
in cases where the inmate has violated correspondence
regulations, in which case correspondence may be ☒ ☐ ☐
suspended for no longer than 72 hours, without the review
and approval of the facility manager.
(i) In no case shall access to courts and legal counsel be 600.10 Limitations on Disciplinary Actions
☒ ☐ ☐
suspended as a disciplinary measure.
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1084 DISCIPLINARY RECORDS 600.8.5 Report of Findings
Penal Code Section 4019.5 requires that a record is kept of
all disciplinary infractions and punishment administered
☒ ☐ ☐
therefore. This requirement may be satisfied by retaining
copies of rule violation reports and report of the disposition
of each.
1206.5 MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNICABLE 715 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
DISEASES IN A CUSTODY SETTING 715.1 Purpose and Scope
(a) The responsible physician, in conjunction with the
facility administrator and the county health officer, shall
develop a written plan to address the identification,
treatment, control and follow-up management of ☒ ☐ ☐
tuberculosis symptoms, referral for a medical
evaluation, treatment responsibilities during
incarceration and coordination with public health
officials for follow-up treatment in the community. The
plan shall reflect the current local incidence of
communicable diseases which threaten the health of
inmates and staff.
(b) Consistent with the above plan, the health authority
shall, in cooperation with the facility administrator and
the county health officer, set forth in writing, policies ☒ ☐ ☐
and procedures in conformance with applicable state
and federal law, which include, but are not limited to:
(1) The types of communicable diseases to be reported; ☒ ☐ ☐ 715.3.7 Data Collection and Reporting
(2) The persons who shall receive the medical reports; 715.1 Purpose and Scope
(3) Sharing of medical information with inmates and 715.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
custody staff:
(4) Medical procedures required to identify the 715.1 Purpose and Scope
presence of diseases(s) and lessen the risk of ☒ ☐ ☐
exposure to others;
(5) Medical confidentiality requirements; ☒ ☐ ☐ 715.1 Purpose and Scope
(6) Housing considerations based upon behavior 715.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
medical needs and safety of the affected inmates;
(7) Provisions for inmate consent that address the 715.1 Purpose and Scope
☒ ☐ ☐
limits of confidentiality; and,
(8) Reporting and appropriate action upon the possible 715.1 Purpose and Scope
exposure of custody staff to a communicable ☒ ☐ ☐
disease.
1211 SICK CALL 701 Access to Health Care
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by
the facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
☒ ☐ ☐
authority, which provides for a daily sick call conducted for
all inmates or provision made that any inmate requesting
medical/mental health attention be given such attention.
1260 STANDARD INSITUTIONAL CLOTHING 807 INMATE HYGIENE
The standard issue of climatically suitable clothing to ☒ ☐ ☐
inmates held after arraignment in all but Court Holding,
Temporary Holding and Type IV facilities shall include, but
not be limited to:
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(a) Clean socks and footwear; ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
(b) Clean outergarments; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
(c) Clean undergarments; ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
(1) For males – shorts and undershirt, and ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
(2) For females – bra and two pairs of panties. ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
The inmate’s personal undergarments and footwear may be 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
substituted for the institutional undergarments and footwear
specified in this regulation. This option notwithstanding, the ☒ ☐ ☐
facility has the primary responsibility to provide the
personal undergarments and footwear.
Clothing shall be reasonably fitted, durable, easily laundered 807.3.2 Clothing Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
and repaired.
1264 CONTROL OF VERMIN IN INMATES’ 805 VERMIN AND PEST CONTROL (5
PERSONAL CLOTHING subsections)
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by ☒ ☐ ☐
the facility administrator to control the contamination and/or
spread of vermin in all inmates’ personal clothing. Infested
clothing shall be cleaned, disinfected, or stored in a closed
container so as to eradicate or stop the spread of vermin.
1265 ISSUE OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by
the facility administrator for the issue of personal hygiene
items. Each female inmate shall be provided with sanitary ☒ ☐ ☐
napkins, panty liners, and tampons as requested. Each
inmate to be held over 24 hours who is unable to supply
himself/herself with the following personal care items,
because of either indigency or the absence of an inmate
canteen, shall be issued:
(a) Toothbrush, ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
(b) Dentifrice, ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
(c) Soap, ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
(d) Comb, and ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
(e) Shaving implements. ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
Inmates shall not be required to share any personal care 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
☒ ☐ ☐
items listed in the items “a” through “d”.
1266 SHOWERING 807.9 Inmate Showers
There shall be written policies and procedures developed by
the facility administrator for inmate showering/bathing.
☒ ☐ ☐
Inmates shall be permitted to shower/bathe upon assignment
to a housing unit and at least every other day or more often
if possible.
1267 HAIR CARE SERVICES (EXCERPT) 807.7 Barber and Cosmetology Services
☒ ☐ ☐
(a) Hair care services shall be available.
(b) Inmates, except those who may not shave for reasons of 807.6 Personal Hygiene of Inmates
identification in court, shall be allowed to shave daily
and receive hair care services at least once a month. The
☒ ☐ ☐
facility administrator may suspend this requirement in
relation to inmates who are considered to be a danger to
themselves or others.
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1270 STANDARD BEDDING AND LINEN ISSUE 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
The standard issue of clean suitable bedding and linens, for
☒ ☐ ☐
each inmate entering a living area who is expected to remain
overnight, shall include, but not limited to:
(a) One serviceable mattress which meets the requirements 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
of Section 1272 of these regulations;
(b) One mattress cover or one sheet; ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
(c) One towel; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
(d) One blanket or more depending up on climatic 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
conditions.
Two blankets or sleeping bag may be issued in place of one 807.3.1 Bedding Issue
☒ ☐ ☐
mattress cover or one sheet.
1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 800 SANITATION INSPECTIONS (5
MAINTENANCE subsections)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of
☒ ☐ ☐
cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a
plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping
tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or
unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following 502.10 Juvenile Detainees
sections including those summarizing the regulations
identified in Title 15, Article 8 of these regulations apply
☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are not allowed into this facility
(Minors in Jails).
Note: Reference PC § 207.1(b), 207.6, 707.1
42 USC 5633 SECTION 223(a)(12) SEPARATION
Juveniles are not confined or detained in any facility in
which they have contact with adult prisoners.
☐ ☐ ☒
Reference: WIC 208
1101 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACT WITH
ADULT PRISONERS
The facility administrator shall establish policies and
procedures to restrict contact, as defined in Section 1006,
between detained minors and adults confined in the facility.
In situations where brief or accidental contact may occur, such
☐ ☐ ☒
as booking or facility movement, facility staff (trained in the
supervision of inmates) shall maintain a constant, side-by-side
presence with the minor or the adult to prevent sustained
contact.
The above restrictions do not apply to minors who are
participating in supervised program activities pursuant to
Section 208 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
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1102 CLASSIFICATION
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.
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.
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(a) Minors requiring disciplinary confinement shall be
housed only in living areas designated for the detention of ☐ ☐ ☒
minors.
(b) Permitted forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) loss of privileges; and,
(2) disciplinary confinement. ☐ ☐ ☒
(c) Access to visitation and recreation shall be restricted only
after a second level review by a supervisor or manager, and ☐ ☐ ☒
shall not extend beyond five days without subsequent review.
(d) A status review shall be conducted for those minors placed
☐ ☐ ☒
in disciplinary confinement no less than every 24 hours.
(e) Prohibited forms of discipline include:
☐ ☐ ☒
(1) discipline that does not fit the violation;
(2) corporal punishment; ☐ ☐ ☒
(3) inmate imposed discipline; ☐ ☐ ☒
(4) placement in safety cells; ☐ ☐ ☒
(5) deprivation of food; and, ☐ ☐ ☒
(6) the adult disciplinary diet. ☐ ☐ ☒
1120 EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MINORS IN
JAILS
Whenever a minor is held in a Type II or III facility, the
☐ ☐ ☒
facility administrator shall coordinate with the County
Department of Education or County Superintendent of
Schools to provide education programs as required by
Section 48200 of the Education Code.
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☒
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements in
Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant minor during a medical emergency, labor, ☐ ☐ ☒
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒
policies governing pregnant minors.
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1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and ☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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ADULT TYPE I, II, III AND IV FACILITIES
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: Matthew Schuler DATE: April 27, 2022
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
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Limited to holding no more than 80 inmates
X
Contains 10 square feet of floor area per inmates and has a
clear ceiling height of 8 feet or more.
X
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
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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 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.
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
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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.
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.)
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
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
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
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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
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.
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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.
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
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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: Matthew Schuler DATE: April 27, 2022
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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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
BSCC Code: 0430
FACILITY NAME: Colusa County Court Holding FACILITY TYPE: CH
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Sergeant Kristopher Cooper
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler/Jill Farris DATE: April 27, 2022
TITLE 15 SECTION YES NO N/A P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY Per STC- All required training is current.
HOLDING FACILITY TRAINING
The agency was found in compliance with
Custodial personnel who supervise inmates in, and regulations by the BSCC Standards and
supervisors of, a Court Holding or Temporary Holding Training for Corrections division
facility shall complete 8 hours of specialized training. Such
training shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) applicable minimum jail standards;
(b) jail operations liability; ☒ ☐ ☐
(c) inmate segregation;
(d) emergency procedures and planning, fire and life safety;
and,
(e) suicide prevention.
Each agency shall determine if additional training is needed
based upon, but not limited to, the complexity of the facility,
the number of inmates, the employees' level of experience
and training, and other relevant factors
Such training shall be completed as soon as practical, but in Per STC- All required training is current.
any event not more than six months after the date of assigned
responsibility, or the effective date of this regulation.
Successful completion of Core training or supplemental ☒ ☐ ☐
Core training, pursuant to Section 1020, Corrections Officer
Core Course, may be substituted for the initial eight hours of
training.
Eight hours of refresher training shall be completed once Per STC- All required training is current.
every two years. Successful completion of the requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
in Section 1025, Continuing Professional Training may be
substituted for the eight hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL 218.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
218.2 MINIMUM STAFFING LEVELS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each ☒ ☐ ☐ 218.3 STAFFING PLAN REQUIREMENTS
local detention facility to ensure the implementation and
operation of the programs and activities required by these
regulations.
1 This document is intended for use as a tool during the inspection process; this worksheet may not contain each Title 15 regulation that is
required. Additionally, many regulations on this worksheet are SUMMARIES of the regulation; the text on this worksheet may not contain
the entire text of the actual regulation. Please refer to the complete California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Minimum Standards for Local
Facilities, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4 for the complete list and text of regulations.
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Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there shall be at 218 STAFFING PLAN
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 218 STAFFING PLAN
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 201.3 SUPERVISION OF INMATES
shall be at least one female employee who shall be Per agency policy: “…When both male and
immediately available and accessible to such females. Note: female inmates are held at this facility, a
Reference PC§ 4021. minimum of one male and one female
correctional officer should be on-duty in the
☒ ☐ ☐
jail at all times…”
BSCC staff reviewed the facility staffing
roster & shift schedules and determined the
agency is compliant with this regulation.
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.
1027.5 SAFETY CHECKS 504.3 SAFETY CHECKS
Safety checks shall be conducted at least hourly through
☒ ☐
☐
direct visual observation of all inmates. There shall be no
more than a 60 minute lapse between safety checks.
There shall be a written plan that includes the documentation 504.3 SAFETY CHECKS
of routine safety checks.
BSCC staff reviewed safety check
☒ ☐ ☐ documentation from January 2021 through
March of 2022 while on site. The
documentation was compliant with this
regulation.
1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF 402.6 FIRE TRAINING
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safety. (Penal Code section 6030[b])
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 2 Policy last updated on (03/03/2022)
Facility administrator(s) shall develop and publish a manual The agency’s policy was last reviewed and
of policy and procedures for the facility. The policy and updated on 03/03/2022 for compliance with
procedures manual shall address all applicable Title 15 and this regulation.
Title 24 regulations and shall be comprehensively reviewed
and updated at least every two years. Such a manual shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
made available to all employees.
The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure
confidentiality. Subsections d does not apply and has been
deleted.
(a) The manual shall provide for, but not be limited to, the 100 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
following: AND RESPONSIBILITY
☒ ☐ ☐
(1) Table of organization, including channels of
communications.
(2) Inspections and operations reviews by the facility 106.2 JAIL COMMANDER
☒ ☐ ☐
administrator/manager. RESPONSIBILITIES
(3) Policy on the use of force. ☒ ☐ ☐ 511 USE OF FORCE (9 subsections)
(4) Policy on the use of restraint equipment, including the 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS (9 subsections)
restraint of pregnant inmates as referenced in Penal Code ☒ ☐ ☐ 512.9 Pregnant Inmates
Section 3407.
(6) Security and control including physical counts of 501 INMATE COUNTS
inmates, searches of the facility and inmates, contraband 400.9 Escape procedure emergency count
control, and key control. Each facility administrator shall,
900.9 Meal Service
at least annually, review, evaluate, and make a record of
513 SEARCHES (10 subsections)
security measures. The review and evaluation shall
513.6 Contraband Searches
include internal and external security measures of the
facility including security measures specific to prevention ☒ ☐ ☐ 210 KEY AND ELECTRONIC ACCESS
of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. DEVICE CONTROL
210.2.3 Key Control
400.11 REVIEW OF EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
(7) Emergency procedures include: ☒ ☐ ☐
(A) fire suppression preplan as required by section 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
☒ ☐ ☐
1032 of these regulations;
(B) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages; 400.9 Escape
☒ ☐ ☐ 400.7 Riots
400.8 Hostages
(C) mass arrests; 400 FACILITY EMERGENCIES
☒ ☐ ☐ 400.10 Civil Disturbances Outside of the Jail
214.3.1 Providing Advance Information
(D) natural disasters; 401.2 Emergency Staffing
☒ ☐ ☐ 404.3 Evacuation Plan
804.4 Emergency Plan-water
(E) periodic testing of emergency equipment; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 403.2.3 Inspection and Testing
2 Procedures related to security and emergency response may be in a separate manual to ensure confidentiality by limiting general access.
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(F) storage, issue, and use of weapons, ammunition, 507 MANAGEMENT OF WEAPONS AND
chemical agents, and related security devices. CONTROL DEVICES
507.4 Other Weapons, Tools, and Chemical
☒ ☐ ☐
Agents
507.5 Storage of Weapons, Chemical
Agents, and Control Devices
(8) Suicide Prevention. 712 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
712.4 Basic Mental Health Services
☒ ☐ ☐
724.1 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND
INTERVENTION (8 subsections)
(9) Segregation of Inmates. 505 SPECIAL MANAGEMENT INMATES
☒ ☐ ☐ (10 subsections)
508 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
(10) Zero tolerance in the prevention of sexual abuse and 606 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
sexual harassment. (15 subsections)
307 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
TRAINING; subsection 307.3 Member
☒ ☐ ☐ Training
503 INMATE HANDBOOK AND
ORIENTATION; subsection 503.2.1 initial
orientation
508.11 PREA considerations (classification)
(11) Policy and procedure to detect, prevent, and respond 108 DISCRIMINATORY HARASSMENT (9
to retaliation against any staff or inmate after reporting subsections)
any abuse. ☒ ☐ ☐ 606.4 Reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment,
and Retaliation
606.5 Retaliation
(b) The policies and procedures required in subsections (a)(6)
and (a)(7) may be placed in a separate manual to ensure ☒ ☐ ☐
confidentiality.
(c) The manual for court holding facilities shall include all
of the procedures listed in subsection (a), except number (5) ☒ ☐ ☐
(which has been deleted).
(e) The manual for Temporary Holding, Court Holding,
Type I, II, III, and IV facilities shall provide for, but not be ☒ ☐ ☐
limited to, the following:
(1) multiple internal ways for inmates to privately report 606 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
sexual abuse and sexual harassment, retaliation by other (15 subsections)
inmates or staff for reporting sexual abuse and sexual 606.3 PREA Coordinator (reporting)
harassment, and staff neglect or violation of
☒ ☐ ☐
606.5 Retaliation
responsibilities that may have contributed to such
incidents,
(2) a method for uninvolved inmates, family, 606 PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
community members, and other interested third-parties (15 subsections)
to report sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The ☒ ☐ ☐ 606.3 PREA Coordinator (reporting)
method for reporting shall be publicly posted at the
facility.
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1030 SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 712 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
712.4 Basic Mental Health Services
The facility shall have a comprehensive written suicide 724.1 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND
prevention program developed by the facility administrator, ☒ ☐ ☐ INTERVENTION (8 subsections)
in conjunction with the health authority and mental health
director, to identify, monitor, and provide treatment to those
inmates who present a suicide risk. The program shall
include the following:
(a) Suicide prevention training for all staff that have direct 724.1 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND
contact with inmates. INTERVENTION: Subsection 724.4 Staff
☒ ☐ ☐ Training
(b) Intake screening for suicide risk immediately upon intake 711 MEDICAL SCREENING: Subsection
and prior to housing assignment. ☒ ☐ ☐ 711.3.1 Medical Screening Inquiry
(c) Provisions facilitating communication among 502.3.1 Medical Pre-Screening Form
arresting/transporting officers, facility staff, medical and ☒ ☐ ☐
mental health personnel in relation to suicide risk.
(d) Housing recommendations for inmates at risk of suicide. 508.5 Initial Classification
☒ ☐ ☐ 724.5 Screening and Intervention
724.6 Suicide Watch
(e) Supervision depending on level of suicide risk. ☒ ☐ ☐ 712.4 Basic Mental Health Services
(f) Suicide attempt and suicide intervention policies and 724 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND
procedures. ☒ ☐ ☐ INTERVENTION
724.6.1 Intervention
(g) Provisions for reporting suicides and suicides attempts. 724.6.2 Notification
☒ ☐ ☐
725.4 Documentation
(h) Multi-disciplinary administrative review of suicides and 724.3 Suicide Prevention Team
☒ ☐ ☐
attempted suicides as defined by the facility administrator.
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING 402 FIRE SAFETY
402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 6031.1(b), the facility
administrator shall consult with the local fire department ☒ ☐ ☐ *On 01/13/2021, State Fire Marshall
having jurisdiction over the facility, with the State Fire Inspector found 11 violations and failed
Marshal, or both, in developing a plan for fire suppression facility. Return inspection conducted
which shall include, but not be limited to: 04/12/2021, facility passed.
(a) a fire suppression pre-plan developed with the local fire 402.3 Fire Suppression Pre-Planning
department to be included as part of the policy and procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
manual (Title 15, California Code of Regulations Section
1029);
(b) regular fire prevention inspections by facility staff on a 402.7 Inspections
monthly basis with two-year retention of the inspection
☒ ☐ ☐
record; *BSCC staff reviewed Jan. 2020 – Dec 2021
inspections provided by agency (24).
(c) fire prevention inspections as required by Health and 402.7 Inspections
Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and (b) which requires ☒ ☐ ☐
inspections at least once every two years;
(d) an evacuation plan; and, ☒ ☐ ☐ 404.3 Evacuation Plan
(e) a plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the case of 404.3 Evacuation Plan
☒ ☐ ☐
fire.
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1044 INCIDENT REPORTS 208 INMATE RECORDS
208.3 Record Maintenance
Each facility administrator shall develop written policies and 209 REPORT PREPARATION
procedures for the maintenance of written records and 209.3 Required Reporting
☒ ☐ ☐
reporting of all incidents which result in physical harm, or
serious threat of physical harm, to an employee or inmate of
The agency did not have any reported
a detention facility or other person.
incidents to review during this inspection
cycle. Compliance based on policy review.
Such records shall include the names of the persons
involved, a description of the incident, the actions taken, and ☒ ☐ ☐
the date and time of the occurrence.
Such a written record shall be prepared by the staff assigned
to investigate the incident and submitted to the facility ☒ ☐ ☐
manager or his/her designee.
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY 514 REPORTING IN-CUSTODY DEATHS
514.5 In-Custody Death Review
(a) Death in Custody Reviews for Adults and Minors.
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the health
administrator, shall develop written policy and procedures to ☒ ☐ ☐
ensure that there is an initial review of every in-custody death
within 30 days. The review team shall include the 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
☒ ☐ ☐
practices are warranted; and to identify issues that require
further study.
(b) Death of a Minor 514.3 Mandatory Reporting
In any case in which a minor dies while detained in a jail, ☐ ☐ ☒ Minors are not held in the court holding
lockup, or court holding facility: facility.
(1) The administrator of the facility shall provide to the
Board a copy of the report submitted to the Attorney
General under Government Code Section 12525. A ☐ ☐ ☒
copy of the report shall be submitted within 10 calendar
days after the death.
(2) Upon receipt of a report of death of a minor from the
administrator, the Board may within 30 calendar days
inspect and evaluate the jail, lockup, or court holding
facility pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. ☐ ☐ ☒
Any inquiry made by the Board shall be limited to the
standards and requirements set forth in these
regulations.
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN 508 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
508.4 Classification Plan
(b) Each administrator of a court holding facility shall
establish and implement a written plan designed to provide
for the safety of staff and inmates held at the facility. The ☒ ☐ ☐
plan shall include receiving and transmitting of information
regarding inmates who represent unusual risk or hazard
while confined at the facility, and the segregation of such
inmates to the extent possible within the limits of the court
holding facility.
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(c) In deciding whether to assign an inmate to a housing area 508.6 Classification Upon Housing
for male or female inmates, and in making other housing and
programming assignments, the agency shall consider on a *BSCC Staff reviewed agency provided
case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the classification records (11).
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would
present management or security problems. An inmate's own
views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given
serious consideration.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 715 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
715.2.1 Exposure Control Officer
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures specifying those symptoms that require
segregation of an inmate until a medical evaluation is
completed
At the time of intake into the facility, an inquiry shall be 715.3.1 Surveillance -(a) Medical Screening
made of the person being booked as to whether or not he/she
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
713.3 Mental Health Screening
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
Arrestees and court remands are processed
procedures to identify and evaluate all mentally disordered
for booking and classification at the jail.
inmates, and may include telehealth.
If an evaluation from medical or mental health staff is not Per Agency 713.1 Purpose and Scope:
readily available, an inmate shall be considered mentally “…the initial health screening takes place at
disordered for the purpose of this section if he or she appears the time of booking…”
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 505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate
☒ ☐ ☐
the inmate or others. Segregation
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION 505 SPECIAL MANAGEMENT INMATES
505.4 Circumstances Requiring Immediate
Except in Type IV facilities, each facility administrator shall Segregation
develop written policies and procedures which provide for 508 INMATE CLASSIFICATION
the administrative segregation of inmates who are 508.4 Classification Plan
determined to be prone to: promote activity or behavior that
508.10 Single-Occupancy Cells
is criminal in nature or disruptive to facility operations;
demonstrate influence over other inmates, including
influence to promote or direct action or behavior that is
☒ ☐ ☐ Arrestees and court remands are processed
for booking and classification at the jail.
criminal in nature or disruptive to the safety and security of
Persons incarcerated who are housed in
other inmates or facility staff, as well as to the safe operation
administrative separation are brought directly
of the facility; escape; assault, attempted assault, or
to the courtroom from their housing module.
participation in a conspiracy to assault or harm other inmates
or facility staff; or likely to need protection from other
inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to
be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting
the welfare of inmates and staff.
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Administrative segregation shall consist of separate and 505.6 Maintenance of Programs and
secure housing but shall not involve any other deprivation of Services
☒ ☐ ☐
privileges than is necessary to obtain the objective of
protecting the inmates and staff.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED 602 INMATES WITH DISABILITIES
INMATES 602.3 Facility Manager Responsibilities
602.4 Officers Deputies Responsibilities
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the ☒ ☐ ☐
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
Arrestees and court remands are processed
procedures for the identification and evaluation, appropriate
for booking and medically screened at the jail.
classification and housing, protection, and
nondiscrimination of all developmentally disabled inmates.
The health authority or designee shall contact the regional 602.3 Facility Manager Responsibilities
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
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the Restraints, as defined in this regulation, are
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and not used in this facility.
procedures for the use of restraint devices and may delegate
authority to place an inmate in restraints to a responsible
health care staff. In addition to the areas specifically outlined ☒ ☐ ☐
in this regulation, at a minimum, the policy shall address the
following areas: acceptable restraint devices; signs or
symptoms which should result in immediate medical/mental
health referral; availability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
equipment; protective housing of restrained persons;
provision for hydration and sanitation needs; and exercising
of extremities.
In no case shall restraints be used for punishment or as a 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
☒ ☐ ☐
substitute for treatment.
Restraint devices shall only be used on inmates who display 512 USE OF RESTRAINTS
behavior which results in the destruction of property or
reveal an intent to cause physical harm to self or others.
Restraint devices include any devices which immobilize an
☒ ☐ ☐
inmate's extremities and/or prevent the inmate from being
ambulatory. Physical restraints should be utilized only when
it appears less restrictive alternatives would be ineffective in
controlling the disordered behavior.
Inmates shall be placed in restraints only with the approval 512.3 Use of Restraints - Control
of the facility manager, the facility watch commander,
responsible health care staff; continued retention shall be
reviewed a minimum of every hour. A medical opinion on
placement and retention shall be secured within one hour
from the time of placement. A medical assessment shall be ☒ ☐ ☐
completed within four hours of placement. If the facility
manager, or designee, in consultation with responsible
health care staff determines that an inmate cannot be safely
removed from restraints after eight hours, the inmate shall
be taken to a medical facility for further evaluation.
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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
employed, and to ensure the safety and well-being of the
inmate. Such observation shall be documented. While in ☒ ☐ ☐
restraint devices all inmates shall be housed alone or in a
specified housing area for restrained inmates which makes
provisions to protect the inmate from abuse.
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 512.9 Pregnant Inmates
The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant
inmates. In accordance with Penal Code 3407 the policy
shall include reference to the following:
(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, ☒ ☐ ☐ 512.9.1 Inmates in Labor
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant inmate in labor, during delivery, or in 512.9.1 Inmates in Labor
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☒ ☐ ☐
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the inmate, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional 512.9.1 Inmates in Labor
who is currently responsible for the medical care of a
pregnant inmate during a medical emergency, labor, ☒ ☐ ☐
delivery, or recovery after delivery determines that the
removal of restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of an inmate's pregnancy, she 512.9 Pregnant Inmates: “…Once
shall be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards pregnancy has been confirmed, a pregnant
and policies governing pregnant inmates. inmate should be advised of the policies and
procedures regarding the restraint of
pregnant inmates…”
705 Health Care for Pregnant Inmates
705.8 Advisement and Counseling:
“…Inmates who are pregnant shall be
☒ ☐ ☐
advised of the provisions of this policy
manual, the Penal Code, and the standards
established by the Board of State and
Community Corrections related to pregnant
inmates (Penal Code § 3407 15 CCR
1058.5). A qualified health care professional
or counselor shall provide comprehensive
and unbiased counseling and information to
pregnant inmates regarding their options…”
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS AND COUNSEL 1009.5 Court-Ordered Telephone Calls
1009.6 Attorney-Client Telephone
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and Consultation
☒ ☐ ☐
procedures to ensure inmates have access to the court and to
legal counsel. Such access shall consist of: 603 INMATE ACCESS TO COURTS AND
COUNSEL
(a) unlimited mail as provided in Section 1063 of these 603.3 Inmate Access
☒ ☐ ☐
regulations, and, 1008.3 Mail Generally
(b) confidential consultation with attorneys. ☒ ☐ ☐ 603.3 Inmate Access
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1280 FACILITY SANITATION, SAFETY, AND 800 SANITATION INSPECTIONS (5
MAINTENANCE subsections)
The facility administrator shall develop written policies and
procedures for the maintenance of an acceptable level of
☒ ☐ ☐
cleanliness, repair and safety throughout the facility. Such a
plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping
tasks and inspections to identify and correct unsanitary or
unsafe conditions or work practices which may be found.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following Juveniles are not brought to or held in the
sections, including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, court holding area.
☐ ☐ ☒
apply (Minors in Court Holding Facilities.)
1122.5 PREGNANT MINORS
(a) The health administrator, in cooperation with the facility ☐ ☐ ☒
administrator, shall develop written policies and procedures
pertaining to pregnant minors that address the requirements
in Title 15, Section 1417.
(b) The facility administrator, in cooperation with the
responsible physician, shall develop written policies and
procedures for the use of restraint devices on pregnant ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. The policy shall address requirements of Penal Code
3407. Policy shall include reference to the following:
(1) A minor known to be pregnant or in recovery after
delivery shall not be restrained by the use of leg irons, ☐ ☐ ☒
waist chains, or handcuffs behind the body.
(2) A pregnant minor in labor, during delivery, or in
recovery after delivery, shall not be restrained by the
☐ ☐ ☒
wrists, ankles, or both, unless deemed necessary for the
safety and security of the minor, the staff, or the public.
(3) Restraints shall be removed when a professional who
is currently responsible for the medical care of a pregnant
minor during a medical emergency, labor, delivery, or ☐ ☐ ☒
recovery after delivery determines that the removal of
restraints is medically necessary.
(4) Upon confirmation of a minor's pregnancy, she shall
be advised, orally or in writing, of the standards and ☐ ☐ ☒
policies governing pregnant minors.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION
Court holding facilities shall be designed to provide the
following:
(a) Separation of minors from adults in accordance with
☐ ☐ ☒
Section 208 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(b) Segregation of minors in accordance with an established
☐ ☐ ☒
classification plan.
(c) Secure non-public access, movement within and egress.
If the same entrance/exit is used by both minors and adults,
☐ ☐ ☒
movements shall be scheduled in such a manner that there is
no opportunity for contact.
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An existing court holding facility built in accordance with
construction standards at the time of construction shall be
considered as being in compliance with this article unless the
condition of the structure is determined by the appropriate
authority to be dangerous to life, health, or welfare of ☐ ☐ ☒
minors. Upon notification of noncompliance with this
section, the facility administrator shall develop and submit a
plan for corrective action to the Corrections Standards
Authority within 90 days.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS
A sufficient number of personnel shall be employed in each
facility to permit unscheduled safety checks of all minors at
☐ ☐ ☒
least twice every 30 minutes, and to ensure the
implementation and operation of the activities required by
these regulations. There shall be a written plan that includes
the documentation of safety checks.
1163 CLASSIFICATION
The administrator of a court holding facility shall establish
and implement a written plan designed to provide for the
safety of staff and minors held at the facility. The plan shall
include receiving and transmitting of information regarding
☐ ☐ ☒
minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while
confined at the facility, and the segregation of such minors
to the extent possible within the limits of the court holding
facility, and for the separation of minors from any adult
inmate(s) as required by Section 208 of the Welfare and
Institutions Code.
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A
MINOR IN AN ADULT DETENTION
FACILITY
The facility administrator shall develop policy and
☐ ☐ ☒
procedures for notification of the court of jurisdiction and
the parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis, in
the event of a suicide attempt, serious illness, injury or death
of a minor in custody.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
The Board of State and Community Corrections
APPLICABLE TITLE 24 REGULATIONS: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008; 2010, 2013, 2017
BSCC Code: 0430
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: Matthew Schuler DATE: April 27, 2022
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..
☒ ☐ ☐
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1231.2.20 Janitors’ closet.
In Type II facilities, at least one securely lockable janitors’
closet with sufficient area for the storage of cleaning
implements and supplies must be provided within the
security areas of the facility
☒ ☐ ☐
A mop sink shall also be available within the security area of
the facility. In court holding, temporary holding, Types I, III
and IV facilities, the closet need not be in the security area.
☒ ☐ ☐
1231.2.21 Storage rooms.
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.
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1231.2.24 Emergency power.
There shall be a source of emergency power in all detention
facilities capable of providing minimal lighting in all housing
☒ ☐ ☐
units, activities areas, corridors, stairs and central control
points, and to maintain fire and life safety, security,
communications and alarm systems.
Such an emergency power source shall conform to the
requirements specified in Title 24, Part 3, Article 700, ☒ ☐ ☐
California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations.
1231.2.26 Attorney interview space. 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.
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
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In minimum-security areas, lighting may be supplied by
ordinary lighting fixtures, and in areas of higher security, ☒ ☐ ☐
light fixtures must be of secure design.
1231.3.10 Seating.
In temporary holding and temporary staging cells, seating ☒ ☐ ☐
must be securely fixed to the floor and/or wall.
When bench seating is used, 18 inches (457 mm) of bench is
☒ ☐ ☐
seating for one person.
1231.3.12 Weapons locker.
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: 0430
FACILITY: Colusa County Court Holding TYPE: CH RC: (0)
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Schuler DATE: April 27, 2022
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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