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Contra Costa County, Court Holding Facilities (2016-2018 inspection cycle)
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COURT HOLDING FACILITIES
Board of State and Community Corrections
PROCEDURES1
FACILITY NAME: A.F. Bray Superior Court (AFBSC) TYPE: CHJ BSCC CODE: 0574 DATE: 5/22/18
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Craig Brooks and Sergeant Jason Watkins
FACILITY NAME: Richmond Superior Court (RSC) TYPE: CHJ BSCC CODE: 0575 DATE: 5/22/18
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Craig Brooks; Sergeant Steven Valkanoff and Deputy Raymond Viglienzone
FACILITY NAME: Walnut Creek Superior Court (WCSC) TYPE: CHJ BSCC CODE: 0576 DATE: 5/23/18
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Craig Brooks and Deputy Jose Arevalo
FACILITY NAME: Richard E. Arneson Justice Center (REAJC) TYPE: CHJ BSCC CODE: 0578 DATE: 5/23/18
PERSON(S) INTERVIEWED: Lieutenant Craig Brooks and Sergeant Michael Parrish
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes
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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TITLE 15 SECTION AFBSC RSC WCSC REAJC P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1024 COURT HOLDING AND TEMPORARY HOLDING Custody Services Bureau 2.04.02
FACILITY TRAINING
All deputies assigned to court security have completed the
All personnel who are responsible for supervising inmates, and Supplemental CORE are current with the STC annual
supervisors with custodial responsibilities, complete the eight hours training requirements.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
of specialized training outlined in this regulation within six (6)
months of assignment. Successful completion of training, pursuant
to Section 1020 of these regulations, may be substituted for the
initial eight hours of training.
Eight hours of refresher training is completed every two years. All deputies assigned to the courts are current with the STC
Successful completion of training, pursuant to Section 1025 of these annual training requirements.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
regulations, may be substituted for the eight hour refresher.
1027 NUMBER OF PERSONNEL
There are sufficient personnel on duty at all times (whenever there is Yes Yes Yes Yes
an inmate in custody) to ensure the implementation and operation of
activities required by these regulations.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of hourly CSP 4.04.01 Deputy or bailiff "…responsible for checking
safety checks. holding cells…at least twice per hour…"
RSC: CSP 4.16.01
Yes Yes Yes Yes WCSC: CSP 4.18.01
REAJC: CSP 4.17.01
Of the documentation reviewed, safety checks conformed to
policy and procedures.
There is at least one employee on duty at all times, who shall be
immediately available and accessible with the ability to respond to Yes Yes Yes Yes
any inmate in the event of an emergency.
Whenever one or more female inmates are in custody, there is at One female staff is always scheduled.
least one female employee immediately available and accessible. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Note: Reference PC § 4021.
A staffing plan is available which indicates personnel assigned and A daily log for all court holding facilities is managed and
their duties. Yes Yes Yes Yes maintained in Martinez.
1028 1028 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STAFF All deputies complete the fire and life safety training during
Supplemental core.
Whenever there is an inmate in custody, there is at least one person Yes Yes Yes Yes
on duty at all times who meets the BSCC training standards for
general fire and life safety.
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TITLE 15 SECTION AFBSC RSC WCSC REAJC P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
There is at least one person on duty who trained in fire and life
safety procedures that relate specifically to the facility. Yes Yes Yes Yes
1029 POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 2 Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff:
• Custody Services Bureau General Policy and Procedure
Yes Yes Yes Yes
There is a published manual of policies and procedures for the (CSB)
facility that addresses applicable regulations and includes: • Court Security Policy and Procedure (CSP)
Table of organization, including channels of communications; Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.01.03
Inspections and operations reviews by the facility CSP 4.04.01
administrator/manager; AFBSC: CSP 4.04.01
Yes Yes Yes Yes RSC: CSP 4.16.01
WCSC: CSP 4.18.01
REAJC: CSP 4.17.01
Use of force; General Policy and Procedures 1.06.61
Yes Yes Yes Yes
AFBSC: CSP 4.12.01
Use of restraint equipment, including the restraint of pregnant CSP 4.12.01 (see PC 6030 & 3407)
inmates; Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.02.03; 4.04.01 (see PC 6030 & 3407)
Note: Reference PC § 6030(f) AFBSC: CSP 4.12.01 (see PC 6030 & 3407)
Security and control, including: CSB 2.08.29
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Physical counts of inmates;
Searches of the facility; RSC: CSP 4.16.01
Yes Yes Yes Yes WCSC: CSP 4.18.01
REAJC: CSP 4.17.01
Searches of inmates; CSP 4.13.02; 4.20.01
AFBSC: CSP 4.12.01
Yes Yes Yes Yes RSC: CSP 4.16.01
WCSC: CSP 4.18.01
REAJC: CSP 4.17.01
Contraband control; and, AFBSC: CSP 4.12.01
RSC: CSP 4.16.01
Yes Yes Yes Yes
WCSC: CSP 4.18.01
REAJC: CSP 4.17.01
Key control. Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.02.04
At least annually, the facility administrator reviews, evaluates and
Yes Yes Yes Yes
documents internal and external security measures.
Emergency procedures, including: CSP 4.06.01; 4.06.02; 4.06.03.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Escape;
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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TITLE 15 SECTION AFBSC RSC WCSC REAJC P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Disturbances; Yes Yes Yes Yes General Policy and Procedure 1.06.18; 1.06.23
Taking of hostages; Yes Yes Yes Yes General Policy and Procedure 1.06.29; 1.06.46
Civil disturbance; Yes Yes Yes Yes General Policy and Procedure 1.06.18; 1.06.23
Natural disasters; Yes Yes Yes Yes General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
Periodic testing of emergency equipment; Yes Yes Yes Yes
Storage, issue and use of weapons, ammunition, chemical CSP 4.04.01; 4.13.03; 4.16.01; 4.17.01; 4.18.01
Yes Yes Yes Yes
agents; and, All tactical/emergency equipment is stored off-site.
Storage, issue and use of security devices. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Suicide prevention; and, Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.05.01
Segregation of inmates. Yes Yes Yes Yes CSP 4.03.01; 4.03.02; 4.20.01
The manual is available to all employees. Yes Yes Yes Yes The policy manual is available on-line.
The manual is comprehensively reviewed and updated at least every CSP 4.01.01
two years. Yes Yes Yes Yes
1032 FIRE SUPPRESSION PREPLANNING Each court holding facility has a fire suppression pre-plan
that has been developed and reviewed by the local fire
There is a fire suppression pre-plan that has been developed in Yes Yes Yes Yes authority.
consultation with the responsible fire authority and includes: General Policy and Procedure 1.06.23
Note: Reference PC § 6031.1 CSP 4.09.01
Monthly fire and life safety inspections by facility staff with a CSP 4.01.02
Yes Yes Yes Yes
two-year retention of the inspection record;
Fire prevention inspections at least once every two years; AFBSC: 3/23/17
Note: Reference Health and Safety Code Section 13146.1(a) and RSC: 3/22/17
Yes Yes Yes Yes
(b);3 WCSC: 12/6/17
REAJC: 3/21/17
An evacuation plan; and, AFBSC: CSP 4.09.06
RSC: CSP 4.16.05
Yes Yes Yes Yes
WCSC: CSP 4.18.05
REAJC: CSP 4.17.04
A plan for the emergency housing of inmates in the event of a fire. Prisoners would be transported to the Martinez Detention
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Facility.
3 Effective 1/1/05, statute was changed to require fire inspections every two years rather than annually.
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TITLE 15 SECTION AFBSC RSC WCSC REAJC P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1044 INCIDENT REPORTS CSP 4.01.05
There are written policies and procedures for the maintenance of
written records and reporting of all incidents that result in physical
Yes Yes Yes Yes
harm, or serious threat of physical harm, to an employee, inmate or
other person. Such records include names of persons involved, a
description of the incident, actions taken, and date and time of the
occurrence.
Written record is prepared by appropriate staff and submitted to the CSP 4.01.05
facility manager or his/her designee. Yes Yes Yes Yes
1046 DEATH IN CUSTODY CSP 2.08.36; 4.05.03
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Written policy and procedures assure that there is a review of each in-
custody death.
The review team includes the facility administrator and/or manager; CSP 2.08.36; 4.05.03
the health administrator; the responsible physician; and other health Yes Yes Yes Yes
care and supervision staff who are relevant to the incident.
When a minor dies in a facility, the administrator of the facility CSP 4.05.03
provides the Board of State and Community Corrections with a copy
of the death in custody report that is submitted to the Attorney
Yes Yes Yes Yes
General.
Note: Reference Government Code § 12525
1050 CLASSIFICATION PLAN CSP 4.03.02
There is a written plan to provide for the safety of staff and inmates, AFBSC: Court remanded prisoners are kept separate from
and segregation, to extent possible, of unusual-risk inmates. The jail inmates, and they are transported forthwith to the jail for
plan also includes a method by which such information is received booking.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
and transmitted.
RSC, WCSC and REAJC: Court remanded prisoners are
kept separate from jail inmates. If court remands must be
held in the same holding cell, but separate from jail inmates,
an abbreviated classification form is used.
1051 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES CSP 4.03.02
There are written policies and procedures specifying those Yes Yes Yes Yes Court remands are screened for communicable diseases.
symptoms that require segregation of an inmate until a medical
evaluation can be completed.
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TITLE 15 SECTION AFBSC RSC WCSC REAJC P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
An inquiry is made to determine if the inmate has or has had any CSP 4.20.01
communicable diseases, or has observable symptoms of WCSC: 4.18.01
communicable diseases, including but not limited to tuberculosis or Yes Yes Yes Yes
other airborne diseases, or other special medical problems identified
by the health authority.
Inmate's response is noted on booking form and/or screening device. CSP 4.20.01
Yes Yes Yes Yes
1052 MENTALLY DISORDERED INMATES
Yes Yes Yes Yes
There are written policies and procedures for the identification and
evaluation of all mentally disordered inmates.
An evaluation by health care staff occurs within 24 hours of This evaluation would occur at the jail.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
identification or at the next daily sick call, whichever is earliest.
Segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of the CSP 4.03.02; 4.13.02
inmate or others. Yes Yes Yes Yes
1053 ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION CSP 4.03.01; 4.03.02; 4.13.02
There are written policies and procedures which provide for
Yes Yes Yes Yes
administrative segregation of inmates who are determined to be
prone to: escape; assault staff or other inmates; disrupt operations of
the jail; or, are likely to need protection from other inmates.
The administrative segregation consists of separate and secure
housing with no deprivation of privileges other than those necessary
Yes Yes Yes Yes
to obtain the objective of protecting inmates and staff.
1057 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INMATES The evaluation would occur at the jail.
There are written procedures for identification and evaluation of all Yes Yes Yes Yes
developmentally disabled inmates.
1058 USE OF RESTRAINT DEVICES Restraints, as defined by this regulation, are not used. If a
prisoner needs to be placed into restraints, they will be
There are written policies and procedures for the use of restraint N/A N/A N/A N/A transported to the Martinez Detention Facility. The
devices that include: remainder of the checklist is deleted.
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TITLE 15 SECTION AFBSC RSC WCSC REAJC P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
1068 ACCESS TO COURTS CSB 2.16.01
Attorney visit rooms are available at each court holding
There are written policies and procedures that ensure the inmate's Yes Yes Yes Yes facility.
right to confidential consultation with attorneys.
DETENTION OF MINORS
Are minors held in this facility? If yes, the following sections, The Probation Department is responsible for the supervision
including those summarized in Title 15, Article 10, apply (Minors in of minors. In the rare event that the Probation Department
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Court Holding Facilities.) needs assistance with a transport, policies and procedures for
Sheriff’s Department staff are in place.
1161 CONDITIONS OF DETENTION CSP 4.03.01; 4.12.01
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Minors are separated from adults in accordance with Welfare and
Institutions Code (WIC) § 208.
Minors are segregated in accordance with an established classification CSP 4.04.01
Yes Yes Yes Yes
plan. Minors are held alone.
There is secure non-public access, movement within and egress. If
both minors and adults use the same entrance/exit, movements are
scheduled in such a manner that there is no opportunity for contact Yes Yes Yes Yes
between adult prisoners and minors.
1162 SUPERVISION OF MINORS CSP 4.04.01; 4.13.03
Policy requires security checks at least once every fifteen
A sufficient number of personnel are employed in each facility to minutes at irregular intervals.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
permit unscheduled supervision of all minors at least twice every 30
minutes and to ensure the implementation and operation of the
activities required by these regulations.
There is a written plan that includes the documentation of routine CSP 4.04.01
safety checks. Yes Yes Yes Yes
1163 CLASSIFICATION CSP 4.04.01
Minors are held alone.
Yes Yes Yes Yes
There is a written plan designed to provide for the safety of staff and
minors held at the facility.
The plan includes receiving and transmitting information regarding The Contra Costa Probation Department provides “head
minors who represent a risk or hazard to self or others while confined count” cards of the juveniles to the deputies, and this includes:
Yes Yes Yes Yes
at the facility. name, date of birth, photo, classification level, and medical
allergies.
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TITLE 15 SECTION AFBSC RSC WCSC REAJC P/P REFERENCE – COMMENTS
Minors are segregated to the extent possible within the limits of the CSP 4.04.01
Yes Yes Yes Yes
court holding facility. Minors are held alone.
Minors are separated from adult inmate(s) per WIC § 208. CSP 4.03.01; 4.04.01; 4.12.01
Yes Yes Yes Yes
1047 SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY OF A MINOR IN AN Notification is the responsibility of the Probation Department.
ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
There are policies and procedures for notifying the court and the N/A N/A N/A N/A
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
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008
BSCC Code: 0574
FACILITY NAME: A.F. Bray Superior Court (Martinez) FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: Other: 1982
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes DATE: May 22, 2018
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these X
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) X
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
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), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 X
and 1053
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)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) This facility was constructed prior to the 1986
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting regulation requirement for audio monitoring.
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors,
X
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
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.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality X
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and
X
staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal
substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio
of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for X
calculations of washbasin trough substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
sobering cell.
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
(bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes
of supervision.
X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5
X
inches in on dimension.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
inmate. X
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into
X
the security area. Lockers have individual compartments,
locks and keys.
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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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0574
FACILITY: A. F. Bray Superior Court (Martinez) TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes DATE: May 22, 2018
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
First Floor
Holding 1982 2 - 3 (6) 7.5' X 5.8' 1 1 1
Notes: 5'9" bench
Holding 1982 1 - 2 (2)
Notes: 4' bench space available. In addition to the holding cells, there is also an open area with a bench (though not currently used for
inmates).
Second Floor – East and West
Holding 1982 4 - 3 (12) 7.8' X 5.7' 1 1 1
Notes: 5'8" bench per cell; attorney interview room adjacent to area.
Third Floor – East and West
Holding 1982 4 - 3 (12) 7.8' X 5.7' 1 1 1
Notes: 5'8" bench per cell; attorney interview room adjacent to area.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008
BSCC Code: 0576
FACILITY NAME: Walnut Creek Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: Other: 1973
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes DATE: May 23, 2018
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these X
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) X
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
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), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 X
and 1053
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)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) This facility was constructed prior to the 1986
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting regulation requirement for audio monitoring.
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors,
X
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
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.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality X
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and
X
staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal
substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio
of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for X
calculations of washbasin trough substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
sobering cell.
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
(bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes
of supervision.
X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5
X
inches in on dimension.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
inmate. X
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into
X
the security area. Lockers have individual compartments,
locks and keys.
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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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0576
FACILITY: Walnut Creek Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes DATE: May 23, 2018
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Booking 215 1973 1 - 10 (10) 14.5' X 7.3' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Square footage limits capacity to 10 inmates (10 square feet per inmate). Benches measure 11' and 10’ (10’ added in September
2006) establishing capacity of 10 inmates (18" per inmate). Later, less restrictive post-1986 regulations increase the toilet-washbasin
ratio from 1:8 inmates (in effect at the time of construction) to 1:16 inmates.
2016-2018 inspection cycle – room designation changed from Holding 1 to 215.
Booking 216 1973 1 - 6 (6) 15.5' X 11.5' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 9.2' bench establishes capacity at 6 inmates (18" per inmate). Later, less restrictive post-1986 regulations increase the toilet-
washbasin ratio from 1:8 inmates (in effect at the time of construction) to 1:16 inmates. Square footage would allow up to 16 inmates (10
square feet per inmate) with additional bench space.
2016-2018 inspection cycle – room designation changed from Holding 2 to 216.
Booking 220 1973 1 - 10 (10) 13.8' X 7.3' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: Square footage limits capacity to 10 inmates (10 square feet per inmate). 14.6' bench establishes capacity at 10 inmates (18" per
inmate); later, less restrictive post-1986 regulations increase the toilet-washbasin ratio from 1:8 inmates (in effect at the time of
construction) to 1:16 inmates.
2016-2018 inspection cycle – room designation changed from Holding 3 to 220.
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit; If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008
BSCC Code: 0575
FACILITY NAME: Richmond Superior Court FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: 2008: Other: 1963,
1986
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes DATE: May 22, 2018
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these X
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) X
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
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), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 X
and 1053
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)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22) This facility was constructed prior to the 1986
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting regulation requirement for audio monitoring.
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors,
X
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
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.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality X
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and
X
staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal
substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio
of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for X
calculations of washbasin trough substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
sobering cell.
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
(bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes
of supervision.
X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5
X
inches in on dimension.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
inmate. X
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into
X
the security area. Lockers have individual compartments,
locks and keys.
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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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0575
FACILITY: Richmond Superior Court TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes DATE: May 22, 2018
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
First Floor
1-3 Holding 1986 3 - 15 (45) 10' X 15.5' X 8' 1 1 1 1
Notes: (Holding cells 1, 2 & 3); 23' bench establishes the capacity at 15 inmates (18” per inmate); newer, less restrictive standards that
took effect in 1986 establish the toilet-washbasin ratio at 1:16 inmates. This was an increase from the 1980 standard which was in effect
at the time of construction and required a ratio of 1:8 inmates.
4 Holding 1986 1 - 3 (3) 7.3' X 8.5' X 8' 1 1 1
Notes: 4' bench establishes the capacity of 3 inmates (18” per inmate); square footage would be adequate for 6 inmates (10 square feet
per inmate), with additional bench space.
Second Floor – Used for Juvenile Holding
Holding 1963 1 - 5 (5) 14' X 6.8' X 1 1
Notes: 7.5' bench establishes capacity at 5 inmates (18” per inmate)
Holding 1963 1 - 6 (6) 9.6' X 5.7' 1 1
Notes: 9' bench establishes the capacity at 6 inmates (18” per inmate)
*T = Toilets; U = Urinals; W = Wash Basins; F = Fountains; S = Showers in unit. If "Total RC" appears in brackets ( ), it is not part of
the facility's rated capacity. "+" indicates that capacity includes prorated air space from adjacent areas.
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ADULT COURT AND TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITIES
PHYSICAL PLANT EVALUATION
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
Applicable Title 24 Regulations: 6/94; 2/99; 2001; 2005; 2008
BSCC Code: 0578
FACILITY NAME: Richard E. Arnason Justice Center (Pittsburg) FACILITY TYPE: CHJ
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Check All That Apply): 6/94: 2/99: 2001: 2005: X 2008: Other:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes DATE: May 23, 2018
TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Reception and Booking (2.1)
Contains a weapons locker, designed as outlined in these X
regulations.
Contains a cell or room for confinement pending booking X
Contains a detoxification cell (WA in TH; NA in CH)
01: Name changed to “sobering cell.”
X
2-99: Two detoxification cells are provided if both male
and female inmates are held.
Contains safety cell(s) (WA in TH; NA in CH) X
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
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), washbasin, and drinking
X
fountain
Provides for clear visual supervision by staff X
A bunk is provided if inmates are held 12 hours or more
X
Temporary Staging Cell or Room (2.3)
Holds inmates classified and segregated per Title 15 § 1050 X
and 1053
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)
Lockable, containing a mop sink and storage space
X
01: Mop sink may be separate from janitors’ closet
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Audio or Visual Monitoring (2.22)
There is an audio monitoring system capable of alerting
staff in a central control. When visual electronic
surveillance is use, it is located primarily in corridors,
X
elevators, or at points on the security perimeter such as
entrances and exits.
2-99: Video monitoring option deleted.
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.
Attorney Interview Space (2.26)
Available and provides for confidentiality X
Water Closets (Toilets)/Urinals (3.1)
Provide for inmate privacy/modesty with staff being able to
visual supervise; provided at a ratio of 1:16 in holding and
X
staging cells. See regulation for calculations of urinal
substitutions.
Washbasins (3.2)
Provide hot and cold or tempered water; provided at a ratio
of 1:16 in holding and staging cells. See regulation for X
calculations of washbasin trough substitutions.
Drinking Fountains (3.3)
2-99: Available in each temporary holding, staging and X
sobering cell.
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
(bubbler).
2-99: Mouth guard requirement deleted
Lighting (3.6)
Lighting is sufficient to permit easy reading by a person
with normal vision, night lighting is sufficient for purposes
of supervision.
X
Lighting is centrally controlled and/or occupant controlled
in housing cells or rooms. Light fixtures are of secure
design.
Windows (3.7)
Windows that are accessible to inmates are no greater than 5
X
inches in on dimension.
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TITLE 24 SECTION YES NO N/A COMMENTS
Seating (3.10)
Seating is designed to the level of security. When bench
seating is used, eighteen inches of bench are provided per
inmate. X
2-99: In holding and staging cells, seating is securely
fastened to the wall and/or floor.
Weapons Locker (3.12)
A secure weapons locker is located outside the security
perimeter of the facility and no weapons are brought into
X
the security area. Lockers have individual compartments,
locks and keys.
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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ADULT DETENTION FACILITY
LIVING AREA SPACE EVALUATION
Board of State and Community Corrections
BSCC Code: 0578
FACILITY: Richard E. Arnason Justice Center (Pittsburg) TYPE: CHJ RC:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Charlene Aboytes DATE: May 23, 2018
ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
Basement (Adult)
1 H 2005 1 (14) (14) 12 x 12 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space 305 inches. RC is based on cell measurements.
2 H 2005 1 (14) (14 12 x 12 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 305 inches. RC is based on cell measurements.
3 H 2005 1 (16) (16) 16 x 19 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 312 inches. RC is based on regulations maximum number of inmates allowable in a cell.
4 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC is based on bench space.
5 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC is based on bench space.
6 H 2005 1 (3) (3) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 57 inches. RC is based on
7 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC is based on bench space
8 H 2005 1 (3) (3) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 65 inches. RC based on bench space
9 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 10 x 7 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 95 inches. RC based on bench space.
10 H 2005 1 (5) (5) 10 x 8 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 97 inches. RC based on bench space.
Basement (Juvenile)
Notes: 2016-2018 inspection cycle. These cells have never been used.
1 H 2005 1 (6) (6) 12 x 9 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 110 inches. RC based on bench space.
2 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 12 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 76 inches. RC based on bench space.
3 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 70 inches. RC based on bench space
*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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ROOMS EACH ROOM
EACH CELL FIXTURES*
Cell Applicable # Total DIMENSIONS
Location
Type Standards Cells RC (L x W x H)
# Beds RC T U W F S
4 H 2005 1 (4) (4) 10 x 6 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 70 inches. RC based on bench space
2nd floor 1 1 1
1A H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
2B H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
2C H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
2D H 2005 1 (3) (3) 11 x 11 x 9 1 1 1
Notes: Bench space: 48 inches. RC is based on bench space.
*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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